CHILDREN AND YOUTH related term(s) Colleges and Universities; Education; Families and Domestic Relations

Addresses

Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy Commencement: Alix Prinstil, E1348 [25JN]

Prayer of Peace: Mother Teresa, E1680 [4SE]

Putting the Teaching of American History and Civics Back Into Our Classrooms—Out of Many, One—E Pluribus Unum: Senator Alexander, S4157-S4159 [20MR]

Women and Ending Hunger—The Inextricable Link: Joan Holmes, Hunger Project (organization), E1804 [16SE]

Agenda

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

Amendments

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (S. 286), S14457, S14459, S14461 [11NO]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: make improvements and reauthorize programs (H.R. 14), H2292 [25MR], H2352 [26MR]

Crime: eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), S2573 [24FE]

———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (S. 1194), S13317 [27OC]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H2416, H2418, H2420, H2424, H2426, H2427, H2428, H2429 [27MR]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), consideration (H. Res. 160), H2324 [26MR]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6708 [14JY], H6733, H6766, H6772, H6785, H6788, H6790, H6792, H6794, H6795, H6796, H6797, H6798, H6799, H6800, H6801, H6802, H6803, H6804, H6805, H6806, H6815, H6821, H6822, H6823 [15JY], H6893, H6901 [16JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S6032 [12MY], S9058 [8JY], S9093, S9105, S9107, S9108, S9125, S9155, S9156, S9157, S9158, S9159 [9JY], S9163, S9164, S9165, S9166, S9170, S9171, S9173, S9181, S9182, S9193, S9194, S9195, S9196, S9200, S9202, S9203, S9204, S9205, S9206, S9207, S9253, S9254, S9255, S9256, S9258, S9259, S9260, S9261, S9262, S9263, S9264, S9265 [10JY], S9307, S9308, S9309 [11JY]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S8307 [20JN]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H6383, H6391 [9JY]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3789, H3806, H3809, H3810, H3811, H3813, H3814, H3815 [8MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), consideration (H. Res. 221), H3774 [8MY]

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

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

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (S. 650), S9809, S9811, S9815 [23JY]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (S. 686), S8316 [20JN]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7562, H7575 [24JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3480, H3510, H3512, H3513, H3514, H3517, H3519, H3521, H3525, H3526, H3527, H3528, H3529, H3530 [30AP]

National Work and Family Month: designate (S. Res. 210), S11170, S11172 [5SE]

Public welfare programs: extend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and certain tax and trade programs (H.R. 3146), S12204, S12210 [30SE], H9008 [30SE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H513, H530 [13FE]

Social Security: extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S. 312), S8633, S8775 [26JN]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (S. 1132), S13743 [31OC]

Analyses

Child Abduction Prevention Act (H.R. 1104): Smith of Texas Amendment on Preventing Trafficking in Child Pornography, Sexually Explicit Depictions of Minors, and Using Child Pornography to Facilitate Crimes Against Children, H2434 [27MR]

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

Criminal Spam Act (S. 1293), S8239 [19JN]

Dept. of State Appropriations (S. 790), S4849-S4856 [3AP]

Filipino Veterans' Benefits Act (S. 1213), S7552 [9JN]

Gang Prevention and Effective Deterrence Act (S. 1735), S12616-S12618 [15OC]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 151, Child Abduction Prevention Act, H2443 [27MR], H2506 [31MR]

———S. 151, Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, S4872 [3AP]

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

Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, H2911 [8AP]

Articles and editorials

Before the Next Tragedy, E24 [8JA]

Burma's Children Soldiers Tell of Army Atrocities, S3082 [4MR]

Children Left Behind, H4990 [5JN]

Children's Suffering Wounds GI's—Toledo Soldier Wants To Help Injured Iraqi Children, H5385 [16JN]

Continuing Good News About Welfare Reform, H527 [13FE]

Cutbacks to Our Children, S4344 [25MR], S5275 [11AP]

Disease's Pioneer Is Mourned as a Victim, S4951 [8AP]

Easing Foster Care's Pain Unites Disparate Politicians, S2767 [26FE]

Ethiopia's Dying Children, S6574 [19MY]

Even Luckier Duckies, S7226 [3JN], H4963 [4JN]

Far From Home—Australians Brave Snow, Strong Dollar for Internships, E257 [13FE]

Federal Funding Helps Defray Local Cost of ESL Programs, S3962 [19MR]

Future Farmers Raise Crops for Those in Need, E195 [12FE]

Heavy Lifting, S4345 [25MR]

Helping Kids Was Graham's Focus Until His Death, E2532 [8DE]

Hispanics Worry About Head Start Proposal, H6845 [15JY]

House GOP Responds to Senate Child Credit Bill—$82 Billion Plan Offers Breaks for Military Families, H5192 [11JN]

How To Unspam the Internet, S8564 [25JN]

Judge Discards F.B.I. Evidence in Internet Case of Child Smut, S3496 [11MR]

Judge John Steketee, a Force for Children, Dies at 76, E884 [7MY]

Kaptur To Press Rumsfeld on Toledo GI's Reality Check, Iraqi Kids, Wounds Spark Policy Debate, H5385 [16JN]

Latta Deserves Accolades, E43 [8JA]

Law That Transcends Politics, S1772 [30JA]

Middle Class Tax Share Set To Rise—Studies Say Burden of Rich To Decline, H4992 [5JN]

Our View—Make Federal Testing Fit With Curriculum, S15278 [20NO]

Poor Held Hostage for Tax Cuts, H4990 [5JN]

Private School With Ties to Alleged Terrorist Gets State Money, H7961, H7987 [5SE]

Program Puts College Students on Business-Leadership Paths, H3416 [29AP]

Roberson's FFA Good Sign of Bright Future for WNC Citizenship, E195 [12FE]

Special Investigation—Race To Save New Victims of Child Porn, E2368 [21NO]

Straight Talk on Vouchers, H7960 [5SE]

Stubbornly Seeking Success—Merriam Man Hasn't Let Deafness or His Start in West African Poverty Stop Him, E1712 [5SE]

Study—Military Kids Slighted on Tax Credit—Parents Earn Too Little To Qualify for the Provision, H5014 [5JN]

T.C. Roberson High School Future Farmers of America, E196 [12FE]

Take a Test, Get a Prize, S15277 [20NO]

3 to 6 Gap, S4345 [25MR]

Today's College Students Barely More Knowledgeable Than High School Students of 50 Years Ago, Poll Shows, S3040 [4MR]

Tool Tracks Potential Dropouts—Profiler Software Lets HISD Keep Tabs on At-Risk Students, S11339 [10SE]

Vouchers No Way Out of a Failing Society, S12118 [29SE]

Warriors Win Div. 4 State Championship, E502 [18MR]

Washington's Children Deserve More Choices, S12036 [26SE]

What Some Much-Noted Data Really Showed About Vouchers, S5850 [7MY]

Youth Program Is Best Revenge Against Rising Tide of Gun Deaths, S1800 [30JA]

``Zero Dropout'' Miracle—Alas! Alack! A Texas Tall Tale, S11339 [10SE]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (see H.J. Res. 9), H60 [7JA]

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

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

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

Advertising: provide assistance to States and nongovernmental entities to initiate public awareness and outreach campaigns to reduce teenage pregnancies (see S. 1956), S15975 [25NO]

Afghanistan: authorize assistance for women and girls (see H.R. 1482), H2471 [27MR]

Air pollution: improve indoor air quality in schools and other buildings to reduce asthma (see H.R. 1849), H3451 [29AP]

American Dental Association: commend Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering time to provide needed dental care (see S. Res. 182), S8439 [24JN]

———tribute to Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care (see H. Res. 136), H1746 [11MR]

American Education Week: designate (see S. Res. 272), S15407 [21NO]

Armed Forces: allow eligible members under the Montgomery GI Bill to transfer educational assistance entitlement to dependents (see H.R. 2764), H7019 [16JY]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see S. 922), S5343 [11AP] (see H.R. 1814), H3353 [11AP]

———ensure married personnel having minor dependents are eligible for military family housing containing more than two bedrooms (see H.R. 1947), H3636 [1MY]

———increase dependency and indemnity compensation payable to a surviving spouse of a member in any case in which there are dependent children (see H.R. 1750), H3303 [10AP]

———permit a portion of the entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to be transfered to spouses and children (see S. 730), S4512 [27MR]

———prohibit concurrent deployment to combat zones of both military spouses or families with minor children (see S. 687), S4275 [21MR]

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

———provide grants for cost of child care services provided to dependents of military personnel called to active duty (see S. 864), S5173 [10AP]

———reform computation of retired pay for members with hazardous duty experience, study benefits for employers of National Guard or Reserve members, and assess military youth programs expansion (see H.R. 1325), H1953 [18MR]

———satisfy judgments against retired members for abusing a child through garnishment of military retired pay (see H.R. 1444), H2400 [26MR]

BIA: issue school construction funding bonds (see S. 594), S3504 [11MR] (see H.R. 410), H217 [28JA]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H9214 [2OC]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (see S. 286), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 398), H217 [28JA]

Bureau of Justice Statistics: establish a task force to gather information about, study, and report on incidents of abandonment of infant children (see H.R. 77), H54 [7JA]

Business and industry: eliminate incentives to move operations abroad, enforce antidumping and trade laws, prohibit commerce in products made with child labor, and extend Buy American Act provisions (see S. 592), S3504 [11MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 53), H1333 [25FE]

Carrollton, KY: anniversary of school bus crash (see S. Res. 143), S6256 [14MY]

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

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: make improvements and reauthorize programs (see H.R. 14), H52 [7JA]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: reauthorize and improve early learning opportunities and school preparedness (see S. 880), S5174 [10AP]

Child welfare: provide grants to State child welfare systems, increase Social Security match for private agencies receiving child welfare training funds, and authorize loan forgiveness to child welfare workers (see H.R. 2437), H5266 [11JN]

Children's Internet Protection Act: constitutionality of application to public libraries (see H. Con. Res. 88), H1745 [11MR]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 42), H2270 [20MR] (see H.J. Res. 44), H2514 [31MR]

———modify requirements for a child born abroad and out of wedlock to acquire citizenship based on the citizenship of the child's father (see H.R. 88), H54 [7JA]

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

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 1567), H2702 [2AP]

College Savings Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 270), H7839 [3SE]

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

———disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see S. 1385), S9119 [9JY] (see H.R. 2683), H6464 [9JY]

———ensure that all college students and families have the tools and resources to adequately save for, finance, and repay postsecondary and post-baccalaureate expenses (see H.R. 3618), H12308 [21NO]

———improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (see S. 1793), S13377 [28OC]

———provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see S. 620), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1613), H2820 [3AP]

———require institutions of higher education to notify parents concerning missing person reports about their children (see H.R. 1843), H3451 [29AP]

———tribute to Independent 529 Plan for assisting families in paying for tuition (see H. Res. 378), H8905 [24SE]

Commission To Educate Our Nation's Teachers and Students on Financial Literacy Skills: establish (see H.R. 2990), H7838 [3SE]

Community Corps: establish (see S. 1219), S7618 [10JN]

Computers: criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail (see S. 1293), S8232 [19JN]

———encourage use of web-based enrollment systems in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1633), H2821 [3AP]

———penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children (see H.R. 939), H1395 [26FE]

———prevent the use of misleading domain names to deceive people into viewing obscenity on the Internet (see S. 800), S4897 [7AP]

———provide unexpended universal service funds to low-income schools for updating of computer hardware (see H.R. 94), H55 [7JA]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (see S. 1327), S8559 [25JN] (see H.R. 1933), H3636 [1MY]

Copyrights: promote effective enforcement (see S. 1933), S15573 [22NO]

Courts: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (see S. 399), S2457 [13FE]

———confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial proceedings (see H.R. 538), H318 [5FE]

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

———provide grants to assist State and local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies with implementing juvenile and young adult witness assistance programs (see H.R. 1786), H3351 [11AP]

———restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (see S. 1086), S6707 [20MY] (see H.R. 2213), H4734 [22MY]

CPSC: ban realistic toy handguns (see H.R. 211), H59 [7JA]

———confirm jurisdiction over child safety devices for handguns (see H.R. 1962), H3682 [6MY]

———establish a consumer product safety standard for each durable infant or toddler product (see H.R. 2911), H7782 [25JY]

Crime: assist law enforcement in efforts to recover missing children and clarify standards for State sex offender registration programs (see S. 1102), S6853 [21MY]

———assist States in enforcing laws requiring registration of convicted sex offenders (see S. 798), S4897 [7AP]

———eliminate backlog in performing DNA analyses of samples collected from convicted child sex offenders (see H.R. 889), H1332 [25FE]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (see S. 151), S230 [13JA] (see S. 885), S5174 [10AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 188), H3050 [9AP]

———eliminate statute of limitations for child abduction and sex crimes, register child pornographers as sex offenders, and establish a grant program in support of AMBER Alert communications plans (see S. 810), S4957 [8AP]

———enhance Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting crimes of violence against children (see S. 1123), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 1362), H2131 [19MR] (see H.R. 2539), H5662 [19JN]

———enhance national efforts to investigate, prosecute, and prevent crimes against children by increasing investigatory tools, criminal penalties, and resources and extending existing laws (see S. 644), S3881 [18MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 362), H170 [27JA] (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA] (see H.R. 1262), H1900 [13MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), consideration (see H. Res. 143), H1902 [13MR]

———enhance penalties for crimes of violence against children (see H.R. 352), H170 [27JA]

———establish that certain sexual crimes against children are predicate crimes for the interception of communications (see H.R. 581), H319 [5FE]

———extend maximum term of supervised release for sex offenders to life (see S. 807), S4897 [7AP]

———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (see S. 1194), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 2387), H5045 [5JN]

———life imprisonment for repeat offenders who commit sex offenses against children (see H.R. 456), H242 [29JA]

———make grants to establish antibullying programs (see H.R. 3692), H12919 [8DE]

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

———maximum term of supervised release of life for offenders who commit sex offenses (see H.R. 351), H170 [27JA]

———prevent child abduction (see H.R. 1104), H1641 [5MR]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), consideration (see H. Res. 160), H2310 [25MR]

———prevent the pretrial release of those who rape or kidnap children (see S. 797), S4897 [7AP]

———prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (see H.R. 1161), H1680 [6MR]

———prohibit taking a child hostage to evade arrest (see H.R. 293), H136 [8JA]

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

———prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (see H.R. 669), H390 [11FE]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (see S. 404), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 756), H698 [13FE]

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

———provide for attempt liability for international parental kidnapping (see S. 801), S4897 [7AP]

———provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities about domestic violence (see H.R. 3425), H10236 [30OC]

———reduce criminal gang activities (see S. 1735), S12607 [15OC]

———require public disclosure of information about cases of child abuse or neglect which result in child fatality, near fatality, other serious injury, or felony conviction (see H.R. 2541), H5662 [19JN]

———require States to make certain information regarding sexually violent predators accessible on the Internet (see S. 1322), S8439 [24JN]

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

Cuba: make exception to trade embargo for food, medicines, and goods and services intended for children, lift travel restrictions, and provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals (see H.R. 3422), H10236 [30OC]

Dept. of Defense: continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (see S. 647), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 3202), H9032 [30SE]

———promote the creation of military charter schools in partnership with local public school systems (see S. 1078), S6624 [19MY]

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

———enter into a partnership with a local educational agency to conduct a model school-to-work program (see H.R. 3660), H12918 [8DE]

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

———make grants to States to establish antibullying programs (see H.R. 2651), H6263 [26JN]

———make grants to States to hire additional school-based mental health and student service providers (see H.R. 2284), H4786 [2JN]

———provide assistance to families of teachers or school employees killed by violence while performing school duties (see H.R. 416), H218 [28JA]

———provide grants for regional workshops designed to permit educators to share successful strategies for mathematics and science instruction in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 329), H138 [8JA]

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

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

———reduce size of core curriculum classes in public elementary and secondary schools through grants (see H.R. 3685), H12919 [8DE]

———study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 79), H54 [7JA]

Dept. of Energy: establish a pilot program and a development and demonstration program for clean fuel school buses (see H.R. 1461), H2470 [27MR]

Dept. of HHS: collect and disseminate information on quality child care, develop child care training infrastructure, and establish small business child care grant program (see S. 389), S2456 [13FE]

———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see S. 1068), S6506 [15MY]

———give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (see H.R. 2023), H3761 [7MY]

———make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (see S. 340), S2187 [11FE] (see H.R. 195), H58 [7JA]

———provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (see S. 1008), S5859 [7MY]

———take action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market (see S. Res. 260), S14177 [6NO] (see H. Res. 435), H10978 [6NO]

Dept. of HUD: establish intergenerational family programs (see S. 381), S2341 [12FE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a national DNA database for sex offenders and those who commit violent crimes against children (see H.R. 89), H55 [7JA]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (see S. 790), S4824 [3AP] (see S. 925), S5433 [28AP] (see H.R. 1950), H3641 [5MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), consideration (see H. Res. 316), H6706 [14JY]

———establish an Office of Intercountry Adoptions and reform U.S. laws governing intercountry adoptions (see S. 1934), S15646 [23NO]

———require the inclusion in annual country reports on human rights practices of information on the extent of promotion of violence and hatred in foreign school curriculums (see H.R. 1358), H2131 [19MR]

Dept. of Transportation: evaluate devices and technology for reducing the incidence of child injury and death occurring inside or outside motor vehicles (see H.R. 3683), H12919 [8DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide benefits to individuals with spina bifida who are children of Vietnam veterans that were exposed to a herbicide agent (see H.R. 533), H318 [5FE]

———provide same type of vocational rehabilitation benefits and services for certain children with spina bifida as are currently available to veterans with service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 3351), H9738 [20OC]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 111), S5059 [9AP]

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act: authorize appropriations to fully enforce and implement such Act and its amendments (see S. 1538), S10618 [31JY]

Disabled: coordinate efforts in collecting and analyzing data on the incidence and prevalence of developmental disabilities (see S. 1226), S7619 [10JN]

Diseases: develop and provide information on bacterial meningitis and the availability and effectiveness of vaccinations (see S. 583), S3410 [10MR]

———increase testing of pregnant women and newborn infants for HIV infection (see H.R. 2049), H3973 [9MY]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 107), H2270 [20MR]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see S. Con. Res. 75), S13134 [23OC] (see H. Con. Res. 247), H7085 [17JY]

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

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 684), H390 [11FE]

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

Drugs: prevent abuse of ``Ecstasy'' (see H.R. 2962), H7784 [25JY]

———prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance (see S. 226), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 718), H460 [12FE]

East Boynton Beach, FL: tribute to Little League baseball team (see H. Con. Res. 273), H7949 [4SE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: accelerate and make child tax credit provisions permanent (see S. 92), S37 [7JA]

———increase and repeal sunset imposed on modifications to the child tax credit provisions (see H.R. 2007), H3761 [7MY]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see S. 1931), S15573 [22NO] (see H.R. 336), H169 [27JA] (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

———repeal sunset on increase of dependent care tax credit and make the credit refundable (see H.R. 493), H244 [29JA]

Education: assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program (see H.R. 3007), H7948 [4SE]

———authorize grants to local educational agencies for teacher mentoring programs (see H.R. 1611), H2820 [3AP]

———clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see S. 1562), S10906 [1AU] (see H.R. 2732), H6868 [15JY]

———condition the implementation of assessment procedures relative to the Head Start National Reporting System on Child Outcomes (see S. 1620), S11568 [16SE] (see H.R. 2945), H7783 [25JY]

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

———curtail the use of high-stakes tests in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 3315), H9613 [16OC]

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

———encourage later starting times for secondary school classes (see H. Con. Res. 135), H2703 [2AP]

———establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools (see H.R. 1805), H3352 [11AP]

———establish a pilot program to encourage certification of teachers in low-income, low-performing public elementary and secondary schools by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (see H.R. 1390), H2269 [20MR]

———establish a program to assist States in including at least one year of early education preceding kindergarten (see S. 197), S1144 [17JA]

———establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H244 [29JA]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1078), H1515 [4MR]

———establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (see S. 1198), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 2377), H5044 [5JN]

———establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see S. 1419), S9496 [16JY] (see H.R. 1401), H2269 [20MR] (see H.R. 2880), H7616 [24JY]

———expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (see H.R. 934), H1395 [26FE]

———expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (see S. 405), S2457 [13FE]

———expand the eligibility for teacher loan forgiveness to provide additional incentives for teachers in economically depressed rural areas, territories, and Indian reservations (see H.R. 789), H700 [13FE]

———expand the teacher loan forgiveness programs under the guaranteed and direct student loan programs (see H.R. 2678), H6463 [9JY]

———express that student travel is a vital component of the educational process (see H. Con. Res. 131), H2515 [31MR]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see S. 140), S203 [10JA] (see H.R. 2291), H4786 [2JN]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school adminstrators in low income areas (see H.R. 2892), H7617 [24JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school or public librarians in low income areas (see H.R. 2674), H6463 [9JY]

———improve access to books in early learning and other child care programs and establish special postage stamps to fund child literacy programs (see H.R. 126), H56 [7JA]

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

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

———improve quality of interim alternative educational settings, provide more behavioral supports in schools, and support whole school interventions (see S. 1321), S8439 [24JN]

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

———increase amount of student loan forgiveness and cancellation available to qualified teachers (see S. 110), S132 [9JA]

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

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see S. 18), S35 [7JA] (see H.R. 2363), H5043 [5JN]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (see S. 291), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 438), H241 [29JA]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), consideration (see H. Res. 309), H6347 [8JY]

———increase teacher familiarity with the educational needs of gifted and talented students (see S. 1638), S11753 [22SE]

———national policy to improve system (see S. 4), S2522 [14FE]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see S. Res. 153), S6979 [22MY] (see H. Res. 137), H1746 [11MR]

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

———prevent teen pregnancy by encouraging teens to view adolescence as a time for education and growing-up and by educating teens about the negative consequences of early sexual activity (see H. Con. Res. 91), H1812 [12MR]

———prohibit transfer of students to schools that are at or above capacity (see H.R. 947), H1395 [26FE]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (see S. 501), S3028 [3MR] (see H.R. 1191), H1744 [11MR]

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

———provide for the purchase of textbooks and establishment of the Textbook Recycling Program (see H.R. 1752), H3303 [10AP]

———provide grants to local educational agencies for prekindergarten programs (see H.R. 1845), H3451 [29AP] (see H.R. 2561), H5713 [23JN]

———provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (see S. 407), S2457 [13FE]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (see S. 409), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 734), H461 [12FE]

———provide personnel preparation, enhanced support and training for beginning special educators, and professional development of special educators, general educators, and early intervention personnel (see S. 608), S3620 [12MR]

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 873), H1331 [25FE]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 40), S1813 [30JA]

———recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (see H. Res. 300), H6263 [26JN]

———reduce class size through the use of fully qualified teachers (see H.R. 3450), H10457 [5NO]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers and make mediation mandatory for all legal disputes relative to individualized education programs (see S. 626), S3730 [13MR]

———require medically accurate factual information in any course material or instruction on human development and sexuality (see H.R. 802), H701 [13FE]

———reserve funds to provide special training, technical assistance, and professional development to eligible entities and staffs implementing Even Start programs (see H.R. 1600), H2819 [3AP]

———restrict the disqualification of students for drug offenses to those students who committed offenses while receiving student financial aid (see H.R. 696), H391 [11FE]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H.R. 2884), H7616 [24JY]

———support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring (see H. Res. 25), H138 [8JA]

———tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 26), H138 [8JA]

———tribute to Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations for contributions to education (see H. Res. 106), H1333 [25FE] (see H. Res. 106), H1394 [26FE]

———tribute to Operation Respect, Inc., and Peter Yarrow for anti-bullying, compassion, and tolerance programs (see H. Res. 161), H2311 [25MR]

———tribute to public education system (see H. Con. Res. 148), H3304 [10AP]

———tribute to Students United With Parents and Educators To Resolve Bullying (SUPERB) (organization) and Jeremy and Sharon Ring for anti-bullying programs (see H. Res. 363), H8082 [9SE]

———voucher program to provide school choice (see S. 1551), S10618 [31JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see S. 777), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 566), H319 [5FE] (see H.R. 932), H1395 [26FE]

———amend relative to rigorous quality standards applicable to paraprofessionals hired prior to enactment of No Child Left Behind Act (see H.R. 2348), H5043 [5JN]

———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2107), H4130 [14MY] (see H.R. 2394), H5088 [9JN]

———encourage implementation or expansion of pre-kindergarten programs for students 4 years of age or younger (see H.R. 3301), H9477 [15OC]

———permit certain States and local educational agencies to obtain waivers of student testing requirements (see S. 956), S5541 [30AP]

———specify the purposes for which certain Title I funds may be used (see S. 1372), S9049 [8JY]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (see H.R. 1261), H1900 [13MR]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), consideration (see H. Res. 221), H3760 [7MY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see S. 974), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 1943), H3636 [1MY]

———reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 3139), H8490 [23SE]

Families and domestic relations: authorize financial assistance to permit infants to be cared for at home by parents (see H.R. 3595), H12307 [21NO]

———construction and renovation of child care facilities (see H.R. 895), H1332 [25FE]

———denial of passports to noncustodial parents subject to State arrest warrants in cases of nonpayment of child support (see H.R. 1847), H3451 [29AP]

———encourage U.S. citizens to adopt children from the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 304), H6264 [26JN]

———establish public-private partnership programs to provide child care (see H.R. 1242), H1811 [12MR]

———improve collection of child support arrears in interstate cases (see H.R. 2300), H4787 [2JN]

———increase child support money to families leaving welfare and improve assignment, distribution and collection of certain child support (see S. 669), S3993 [19MR]

———increase the availability, affordability, and quality of child care (see S. 668), S3993 [19MR]

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

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

———promote adoption of children with special needs (see S. 862), S5173 [10AP]

———provide grants for mental health and substance abuse services for women and children who have been victims of domestic or sexual violence (see S. 1809), S13711 [31OC]

———provide grants to promote responsible fatherhood and encourage teen pregnancy prevention strategies (see S. 657), S3993 [19MR]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (see S. 1686), S12192 [30SE] (see H.R. 3182), H8949 [25SE]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments and provide incentives for the adoption of older children (see S. 1439), S9708 [22JY]

———recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S2188 [11FE] (see H. Res. 113), H1466 [27FE]

———require anticipated child support be held in trust on the sale or refinancing of certain real property of an obligated parent (see H.R. 403), H217 [28JA]

———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 1229), H1810 [12MR]

———support responsible fatherhood and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 66), H391 [11FE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, routine medical needs, and assistance to elderly relatives (see H.R. 956), H1460 [27FE]

———allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H2310 [25MR]

———allow leave to employees whose spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation (see S. 683), S4275 [21MR]

FCC: protect children from indecent programming through enforcement of laws, investigation of complaints, and sanctioning of broadcast violators (see S. Res. 283), S16120 [9DE]

———ruling in response to complaints regarding broadcast of program material containing indecent language (see H. Res. 482), H12920 [8DE]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (see S. 650), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 2857), H7615 [24JY]

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

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to dietary supplements (see H.R. 3377), H9981 [28OC]

———amend relative to dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids (see H.R. 1075), H1515 [4MR]

———establish labeling and advertising requirements for dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids and prohibit sales of such supplements to minors (see H.R. 725), H460 [12FE]

Financial education: promote (see S. 1181), S7381 [4JN]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (see S. Res. 48), S1977 [5FE] (see H. Res. 127), H1641 [5MR]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1147), H1680 [6MR]

———prevent children from having access to firearms (see H.R. 76), H54 [7JA]

———require provision of a child safety lock in connection with the transfer of a handgun (see S. 866), S5173 [10AP]

———support Million Mom March (organization) campaign against gun violence and institute and support policies that will reduce the number of lives lost to gun violence (see H. Con. Res. 204), H4876 [3JN]

First Tee (organization): tribute to programs that provide young people an opportunity to develop through golf and character education (see S. Res. 17), S203 [10JA]

Food: facilitate procurement of safe food by hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and child care facilities (see H.R. 3628), H12308 [21NO]

———reauthorize certain school lunch and child nutrition programs (see H.R. 3232), H9213 [2OC]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs (see S. 1161), S7381 [4JN]

———make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (see S. 1001), S5771 [6MY] (see H.R. 2536), H5662 [19JN]

Foreign policy: ensure that countries meet U.N. obligations relative to women, peace, and security, and assume implementation of international law that protects human rights of women and girls during and after conflicts (see H. Res. 432), H10340 [4NO]

Foster Care Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 2124), H4203 [15MY]

Free Enterprise Education Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 253), H7617 [24JY]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see S. 1170), S7234 [3JN] (see H.R. 361), H170 [27JA]

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

General Education Provisions Act: clarify definition of a student relative to family educational and privacy rights (see H.R. 516), H268 [31JA]

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

Hazardous substances: prevent inhalant abuse (see H.R. 2873), H7616 [24JY]

———provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see S. 686), S4275 [21MR] (see H.R. 1819), H3353 [11AP]

———require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 1563), H2702 [2AP]

Head Start Program: designate certain Head Start centers as Centers of Excellence in Early Childhood (see S. 1474), S10045 [28JY]

———improve provisions relating to updating population data (see S. 1593), S11245 [9SE]

———increase reservation of funds for programs for low-income families with very young children (see S. 1444), S9708 [22JY]

———provide additional funding for States with increased numbers of children eligible for participation (see H.R. 2563), H5713 [23JN]

———reauthorize (see S. 1940), S15812 [24NO]

———reauthorize and improve (see S. 1483), S10140 [29JY] (see H.R. 2210), H4734 [22MY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), consideration (see H. Res. 336), H7453 [23JY]

———require parental consent for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations (see S. 1699), S12277 [1OC] (see H.R. 3130), H8381 [17SE]

———tribute (see H. Res. 238), H4204 [15MY]

Health: access of disadvantaged children to dental services (see S. 1142), S7134 [23MY]

———carry out programs to prevent and manage asthma, allergies, and related respiratory problems in children and establish a pest control and indoor air services tax credit for low-income multifamily residential housing (see H.R. 1149), H1680 [6MR]

———encourage innovative school-based activities to help reduce and prevent obesity among children (see H.R. 2227), H4735 [22MY]

———ensure that children at highest risk for asthma, vision, hearing, and other health problems are identified and treated (see S. 1004), S5771 [6MY]

———establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see H.R. 2173), H4367 [20MY] (see H.R. 3602), H12307 [21NO]

———establish standards to improve children's health quality in managed care plans and other health plans (see S. 1710), S12448 [3OC]

———improve immunization rates by increasing the distribution of vaccines and improving and clarifying the vaccine injury compensation program (see S. 754), S4629 [1AP]

———improve palliative and end-of-life care provided to children with life-threatening conditions (see S. 1629), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 3127), H8381 [17SE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3100), H8283 [16SE]

———promote improved nutrition for needy Americans by incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and juice products into Federal nutrition programs (see H.R. 2592), H5814 [24JN]

———protect by ensuring that chickens and chicken products purchased for national school nutrition programs have not been fed or administered fluoroquinolone antibiotics (see H.R. 3022), H8016 [5SE]

———provide grants to States to provide access to affordable health insurance for certain child care providers and staff (see H.R. 1929), H3635 [1MY]

———recognize health risks associated with childhood obesity and encouraging parents to promote healthy weight and increased physical activity to their children (see H. Con. Res. 76), H1466 [27FE]

———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (see S. 371), S2340 [12FE]

———tax treatment of certain medical savings accounts and provide for medical freedom accounts under the Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 2114), H4203 [15MY]

Higher Education Act: extend loan forgiveness for certain loans to certified or licensed teachers and provide grants that promote teacher certification and licensing (see S. 227), S1668 [28JA]

———technical amendments (see S. 901), S5342 [11AP]

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (see S. 1159), S7135 [23MY] (see H.R. 2258), H4736 [22MY]

Homeland Security Act: amend relative to release of alien children in custody (see H.R. 2137), H4204 [15MY]

House of Representatives: donation of used computer equipment to public schools (see H.R. 183), H58 [7JA]

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

———provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence (see S. 826), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 1704), H3052 [9AP]

Hunger: encourage support of U.S. hunger relief organizations (see H. Res. 261), H5045 [5JN]

Immigration: assist aliens transplanted as children in continuing their education and successfully integrating into society (see H.R. 84), H54 [7JA]

———establish new special immigrant categories for certain children and women at risk of harm (see S. 1353), S8725 [26JN]

———make aliens ineligible to receive visas and exclude aliens from admission into the U.S. for nonpayment of child support (see S. 1609), S11416 [11SE]

———permit admission of nonimmigrant students and visitors who are spouses or children of permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 2590), H5814 [24JN]

———permit certain Mexican children, and accompanying adults, to obtain a waiver of the documentation requirements otherwise required to enter the U.S. as a temporary visitor (see H.R. 2525), H5661 [19JN]

———provide permanent resident status for certain alien orphans physically present in the U.S. and provide for deferred enforced departure status for alien parents of certain children born in the U.S. (see H.R. 605), H321 [5FE]

———reduce annual income level at which a person petitioning for a family-sponsored immigrant's admission must agree to provide support in certain cases (see H.R. 3136), H8381 [17SE]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see S. 1129), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 3361), H9811 [21OC]

Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act: amend to provide for reporting and reduction of child abuse and family violence incidences on Indian reservations (see S. 1601), S11245 [9SE]

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

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: amend to improve early intervention programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities (see H.R. 1237), H1811 [12MR]

———authorize school personnel to discipline children with disabilities who engage in certain dangerous behavior (see H.R. 863), H704 [13FE]

———authorizing appropriations (see S. 133), S133 [9JA] (see S. 939), S5483 [29AP] (see H.R. 823), H702 (see H.R. 864), H704 [13FE] (see H.R. 1094), H1640 [5MR] (see H.R. 1398), H2269 [20MR] (see H.R. 1564), H2702 [2AP]

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: ensure that children with disabilities who are homeless or are wards of the State have access to special education services (see S. 1619), S11568 [16SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: establish high cost funds to assist local educational agencies in providing education to high need children (see S. 890), S5342 [11AP]

———provide options to States to innovate and improve the education of disabled children by expanding choices for students and parents (see H.R. 1373), H2268 [20MR]

———reauthorize (see S. 1248), S7831 [12JN] (see H.R. 1350), H2131 [19MR]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), consideration (see H. Res. 206), H3450 [29AP]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers (see H.R. 464), H242 [29JA]

———use of local funds to provide additional funding for Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs (see H.R. 1502), H2472 [27MR]

Insurance: coverage of certain reconstructive surgery (see H.R. 1499), H2472 [27MR]

———guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (see S. 588), S3504 [11MR] (see H.R. 1205), H1745 [11MR]

———require comprehensive coverage for childhood immunizations (see H.R. 2095), H4130 [14MY]

———require employers to offer health care coverage for all employees and guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children of a certain age (see S. 1935), S15647 [23NO]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see S. 977), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 296), H136 [8JA]

Kids Love a Mystery Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 334), H11701 [20NO]

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

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

Law enforcement: ensure that State and local law enforcement agencies execute warrants for arrest of nonviolent offenders only during daylight hours and when children are not present, unless overriding circumstances exist (see H.R. 2421), H5265 [11JN]

———improve investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases through Children Advocacy Centers (see S. 771), S4702 [2AP]

———waive certain restrictions for grants awarded to hire or rehire career law enforcement officers under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program (see H.R. 2943), H7783 [25JY]

Literature: provide vouchers for the purchase of educational books for children participating in the WIC program (see H.R. 2795), H7169 [18JY]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (see H.R. 672), H390 [11FE]

Medicaid: allow States to expand family planning coverage to certain women (see S. 1429), S9592 [17JY]

———coverage of disabled children and individuals who became disabled as children without regard to income or assets (see H.R. 2320), H4976 [4JN]

———coverage of organ transplant procedures as an emergency medical procedure for certain alien children (see H.R. 690), H390 [11FE]

———coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1736), H3302 [10AP]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1811), H3353 [11AP]

Medicare: reimbursement for certain midwife services (see H.R. 2980), H7784 [25JY]

———require hospitals to establish and implement security procedures to reduce the likelihood of infant patient abduction and baby switching (see H.R. 78), H54 [7JA]

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

———establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (see S. 1704), S12376 [2OC] (see H.R. 3243), H9213 [2OC]

———increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see S. 1223), S7619 [10JN] (see H.R. 1359), H2131 [19MR]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering controlled substances in order to attend school (see S. 1390), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 2089), H4130 [14MY]

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

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see S. 1422), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 1700), H3052 [9AP]

———services (see H.R. 81), H54 [7JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H10977 [6NO]

Missing Children's Assistance Act: extend applicability to individuals determined to have a mental capacity less than 18 years of age (see H.R. 3524), H11650 [19NO]

———reauthorize (see S. 1451), S9905 [24JY] (see H.R. 1925), H3635 [1MY]

Motor vehicles: require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses (see S. 717), S4434 [26MR] (see H.R. 1641), H2821 [3AP]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 452), H11651 [19NO]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding (see S. 773), S4703 [2AP]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 245), S12737 [16OC]

National Charter Schools Week: designate (see S. Res. 123, 125), S5484 [29AP]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 204), H3452 [29AP]

National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S5484 [29AP]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National Children's Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 196), S9496 [16JY]

National Commission on Youth Crime and School Violence: establish (see H.R. 656), H327 [7FE]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 86), H1745 [11MR]

National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: designate (see S. Con. Res. 18), S3505 [11MR]

National Family Caregiver Support Program: funding (see H. Con. Res. 228), H5814 [24JN]

National Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 220), S11245 [9SE]

National forests: establish a user fee system for occupancy and use of lands and facilities by organizational camps that serve youth and disabled adults (see H.R. 420), H218 [28JA]

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act: increase certain education funding to improve access to the arts (see H.R. 3248), H9214 [2OC]

National Girl Scout Week: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3505 [11MR]

National Guard Challenge Program: revise matching funds requirements for participating States (see S. 990), S5725 [5MY] (see H.R. 2001), H3760 [7MY]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals and raise awareness and encourage education about safety on the Internet (see S. Res. 185), S8559 [25JN] (see H. Con. Res. 219), H5366 [12JN]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 25), S1479 [23JA]

National objectives: provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see S. 448), S2838 [26FE] (see H.R. 936), H1395 [26FE]

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 57), H323 [5FE]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 70), S3028 [3MR]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 44), S1871 [4FE]

National School Lunch Act: ensure an adequate level of commodity purchases under the school lunch program (see S. 996), S5771 [6MY]

———fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (see S. 870), S5173 [10AP] (see S. 1393), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 2832), H7454 [23JY]

———improve child and adult care food program (see S. 1022), S5859 [7MY]

———improve nutrition of students served under child nutrition programs (see S. 1392), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 2987), H7785 [25JY]

———improve summer food service program for children (see S. 1021), S5859 [7MY]

———phase out reduced price lunches and breakfasts by phasing in an increase in the income eligibility guidelines for free lunches and breakfasts (see S. 1549), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 3441), H10456 [5NO]

National security: require all young persons to perform a period of military or civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security (see S. 89), S37 [7JA]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (see H.R. 1349), H2131 [19MR]

———include hepatitis A vaccines (see S. 814), S4957 [8AP]

———repeal certain amendments (see H.R. 237), H134 [8JA]

National Work and Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 210), S10619 [31JY]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S5059 [9AP]

Native Americans: Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see S. 331), S2051 [6FE] (see H.R. 443), H242 [29JA]

———provide grants to tribal colleges and universities to increase number of post-secondary degrees earned in early childhood education and related fields (see S. 1469), S10045 [28JY]

New York, NY: anniversary of the Triangle Fire (see H. Con. Res. 115), H2311 [25MR]

NIH: continuation of Pediatric Research Initiative (see S. 1579), S11032 [3SE]

No Child Left Behind Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1564), H2702 [2AP]

———implementation (see S. Res. 22), S1069 [16JA]

———modify requirements on adequate yearly progress and assessments to allow more flexibility in measuring progress (see H.R. 3049), H8081 [9SE]

———suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded (see H.R. 2366), H5043 [5JN]

NSF: authorize research projects to develop and assess novel uses of high-performance computer networks for use in science, mathematics, and technology education in schools (see H.R. 824), H702 [13FE]

Nutrition: establish programs to improve the nutrition and health of children (see S. 1750), S12737 [16OC]

———establish programs to promote increased consumption of milk in schools and to improve the nutrition and health of children (see S. 1367), S8726 [26JN] (see H.R. 3250), H9281 [7OC]

———improve certain programs (see S. 995), S5725 [5MY] (see H.R. 2626), H6262 [26JN]

———improve nutrition and health (see S. 1829), S14176 [6NO]

———improve school breakfast program (see S. 1020), S5859 [7MY]

———promote better nutrition among school children participating in school breakfast and lunch programs (see S. 1007), S5771 [6MY]

———provide grants to support farm-to-cafeteria projects under the National School Lunch Act (see S. 1755), S12838 [17OC]

———reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 3416), H10236 [30OC]

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

Parks and recreation areas: provide grants to States to improve safety at public playgrounds (see H.R. 2041), H3857 [8MY]

Pesticides: implement integrated pest management systems to minimize use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of pesticide use (see H.R. 121), H56 [7JA]

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

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

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see S. Con. Res. 74), S13053 [22OC] (see H. Con. Res. 185), H4368 [20MY] (see H. Con. Res. 192), H4737 [22MY]

Privacy: regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 69), H54 [7JA]

Product safety: provide for infant crib safety (see H.R. 3371), H9811 [21OC]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: clarify certain volunteer liability (see S. 1280), S8125 [18JN]

———establish a specific criterion for issuance of an AMBER Alert (see H. Res. 454), H11651 [19NO]

Public buildings: require that certain procedures are followed in Federal buildings when a child is reported missing (see S. 799, 802), S4897 [7AP] (see H.R. 1263), H1900 [13MR]

Public welfare programs: allow States to treat certain disabled and individuals caring for disabled persons as participating in work activities under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 1523), S10617 [31JY]

———exclude child care from the determining limits on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 261), S1813 [30JA]

———expand the purpose of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to include poverty reduction (see H.R. 625), H321 [5FE]

———extend State waivers under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 605), S3620 [12MR]

———extend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and certain tax and trade programs (see H.R. 3146), H8490 [23SE]

———improve ability of the child welfare system to prevent and respond to child abuse and place children in safe, loving, and permanent homes (see H.R. 1534), H2585 [1AP]

———provide racial equity and fair treatment under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 692), H390 [11FE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 5), S2522 [14FE] (see S. 367), S2340 [12FE] (see S. 1443), S9708 [22JY] (see H.R. 4), H273 [4FE] (see H.R. 2350), H5043 [5JN]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 69), H459 [12FE]

———reauthorize and improve the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs operated by Indian tribes (see S. 751), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 2770), H7085 [17JY]

———require States to develop a strategic plan for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and give them the flexibility to implement alternative welfare programs (see S. 263), S1813 [30JA]

———temporarily extend waivers granted to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 1438), H2311 [25MR]

Puerto Rico: eligibility of residents for the earned income tax credit, the refundable portion of the child tax credit, and SSI benefits (see S. 1658), S11988 [25SE]

Read Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 69), S2920 [27FE]

Roads and highways: establish a transportation and active living program, a safe routes to school program, and a nonmotorized transportation pilot program (see H.R. 2568), H5713 [23JN]

———install baby changing stations at public rest areas along Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2977), H7784 [25JY]

———maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (see S. 528), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 1107), H1641 [5MR]

Robinson, (Sugar) Ray: tribute (see H. Res. 115), H1466 [27FE]

Rochester, MN: tribute to Rochester A's American Legion baseball team (see S. Res. 233), S11832 [23SE]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 12), S2920 [27FE] (see S. Con. Res. 16), S3163 [5MR] (see H. Res. 111), H1466 [27FE]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (see S. 1451), S9905 [24JY] (see H.R. 1925), H3635 [1MY]

Safety: protect children from foods that pose a significant choking hazard (see H.R. 2773), H7085 [17JY]

———support efforts and activities of the National SAFE KIDS Campaign to prevent all unintentional injuries among children (see H. Con. Res. 132), H2515 [31MR]

———support efforts and activities to prevent all unintentional injuries among children (see H. Con. Res. 157), H3452 [29AP]

Saudi Arabia: expedite resolution of all child custody cases in which Saudi Arabian subjects are holding U.S. minors without regard for U.S. law and call for the establishment of a permanent child custody treaty (see H. Con. Res. 263), H7785 [25JY]

———support reform of education curriculum (see S. Con. Res. 14), S3163 [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 242), H6706 [14JY]

SBA: make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain loans (see S. 822), S4957 [8AP]

Schools: disseminate information on irradiated foods used in school lunch programs and ensure that school districts, parents, and students retain option of traditional, non-irradiated foods (see H.R. 3120), H8381 [17SE]

———enhance penalties for threatening to kill, injure, or intimidate an individual, or to cause property damage, by means of fire or an explosive on school property (see H.R. 469), H243 [29JA]

———ensure safety of meals served under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see S. 506), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1551), H2586 [1AP]

———establish an information clearinghouse to increase public access to defibrillation (see S. 231), S1736 [29JA] (see H.R. 389), H171 [27JA]

———establish State revolving funds for school construction (see H.R. 1844), H3451 [29AP]

———issue commemorative stamp on school safety awareness (see H. Con. Res. 28), H274 [4FE]

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

———provide a model for school districts based on experience of the District of Columbia in establishing fully accountable public alternatives to traditional public schools (see H.R. 2669), H6348 [8JY]

———provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see S. 591), S3504 [11MR] (see H.R. 1202), H1745 [11MR]

———provide for secondary school reform (see S. 1554), S10906 [1AU]

———provide grants for the repair, renovation, alteration, and construction of public elementary and secondary school facilities (see H.R. 1840), H3451 [29AP]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 288), H8905 [24SE]

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (see H.R. 3099), H8283 [16SE]

Social Security: allocate allotments to territories under the State Children's Health Insurance Program in the same manner as for States (see H.R. 3291), H9477 [15OC]

———assure coverage of legal immigrant children and pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 322), H137 [8JA]

———authorize payments under Federal retirement systems to trusts set up for disabled dependents of Federal employees (see S. 776), S4823 [3AP]

———create a grant program to promote joint activities between Federal, State, and local child welfare and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment agencies (see S. 614), S3730 [13MR]

———exception to marriage requirements for spousal benefits for divorced spouses in which the divorce is a result of severe spousal or child abuse (see H.R. 1065), H1515 [4MR]

———expand Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program to include parents of low-income families (see S. 1843), S14335 [10NO]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see S. 1033), S5950 [8MY] (see S. 1734), S12607 [15OC] (see H.R. 2268), H4737 [22MY] (see H.R. 3293), H9477 [15OC]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 312), S1977 [5FE] (see H.R. 531), H317 [5FE] (see H.R. 2854), H7615 [24JY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), technical corrections (see S. 1502, 1503), S10265 [30JY] (see S. 1547), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 3288), H9384 [14OC]

———improve women's health care through expanded Medicaid, Medicare, and State Children's Health Insurance Program benefits (see S. 1238), S7718 [11JN]

———increase payments to States for expenditures for short term training of certain child welfare agencies staff (see H.R. 1378), H2268 [20MR]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments for Medicaid expenditures (see S. 621), S3730 [13MR] (see S. 1976), S15975 [25NO]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (see S. 264), S1813 [30JA] (see H.R. 449), H242 [29JA] (see H.R. 515), H268 [31JA]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 845), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 1689), H3051 [9AP]

———permit States to cover certain low-income youth with an enhanced matching rate under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see S. 1889), S15187 [19NO] (see H.R. 3192), H8949 [25SE]

———provide benefits to certain uninsured children living without parents (see H.R. 2290), H4786 [2JN]

———provide permanent funding level and permit States to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program funds to carry out programs relative to the Social Services Block Grant (see H.R. 1858), H3451 [29AP]

———restore children's insurance benefits for children of a certain age who attend postsecondary schools (see H.R. 3091), H8283 [16SE]

Sports: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports and the Olympics and establish NIST grant program to fund detection and prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs (see S. 1002), S5771 [6MY]

States: amend grant eligibility for foster care agencies that have knowledge of missing foster children who are under the responsibility of the State (see H.R. 2582), H5814 [24JN]

———condition receipt of certain funds on States requiring high school courses in American history and American government to graduate (see H.R. 3592), H12307 [21NO]

———streamline enrollment processes for Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program through better linkages with programs providing nutrition and related assistance to low-income families (see S. 1083), S6707 [20MY]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 107), H1396 [26FE]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7188 [2JN] (see S. 1173), S7234 (see S. 1174), S7235 [3JN] (see S. 1434), S9638 [21JY] (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN] (see H.R. 2392), H5088 [9JN]

———accelerate increase in the child tax credit and expand refundability of such credit (see S. 962), S5541 [30AP] (see H.R. 2324), H4976 [4JN]

———allow credits for dependents within a household (see H.R. 181), H58 [7JA]

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

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

———allow tax credit for contributions for scholarships to attend elementary and secondary schools, upgrading school facilities, and certain technology expenses (see H.R. 120), H56 [7JA]

———allow tax credit for contributions for the benefit of elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 282), H136 [8JA]

———change calculation and simplify administration of the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1782), H3351 [11AP]

———clarify the treatment of Dept. of Defense dependent care assistance programs for Armed Forces members (see S. 235), S1736 [29JA]

———cover over to a possession of the U.S. whose income tax laws mirror the refundable portions of the child tax credit and earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2186), H4527 [21MY]

———encourage stronger mathematics and science programs at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 3064), H8174 [10SE]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), agree to conference report that increases child tax credit refundability and include military pay in such credit (see S. Res. 200), S9959 [25JY]

———enhance charitable contribution deductions for book donations and literacy (see S. 680), S4166 [20MR]

———expand Federal tax refund intercept program for parents delinquent on child support to cover children who are not minors (see S. 1437), S9708 [22JY] (see H.R. 547), H318 [5FE]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see S. 856), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 717), H460 [12FE] (see H.R. 930), H1394 [26FE]

———expand incentives for education (see H.R. 3412), H10236 [30OC]

———expand the dependent care tax credit, accelerate the child tax credit, and promote dependent care assistance programs (see S. 388), S2456 [13FE]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 615), H321 [5FE]

———extend and expand the enhanced deduction for charitable contributions of computers to provide public access to computers (see H.R. 1131), H1679 [6MR]

———increase age limit for the child tax credit (see H.R. 1050), H1514 [4MR]

———increase age of dependents for determination of credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment (see H.R. 3666), H12918 [8DE]

———increase and enhance the Hope Scholarship Credit and repeal the Lifetime Learning Credit (see H.R. 3251), H9281 [7OC]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see S. 695), S4325 [24MR] (see H.R. 785), H700 [13FE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2286), H4786 [2JN]

———increase the deduction for host families of foreign exchange and other students (see H.R. 869), H1331 [25FE]

———make higher education more affordable (see S. 174), S848 [15JA] (see S. 348), S2187 [11FE]

———make Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits refundable and allow taxpayers to obtain short-term student loans by using the future refund of such credits as collateral for the loans (see H.R. 2150), H4254 [19MY]

———modify credit for holders of qualified zone academy bonds (see S. 1500), S10265 [30JY]

———provide a credit for charitable contributions to education investment organizations that provide assistance for elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 2234), H4735 [22MY]

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

———provide a minimum credit for stay-at-home parents, allow the dependent care credit to be taken against the minimum tax, and allow a carryforward of any unused dependent care credit (see S. 1253), S7831 [12JN]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (see S. 1228), S7619 [10JN] (see H.R. 3107), H8380 [17SE]

———provide a uniform definition of a qualifying child (see S. 755), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 2718), H6706 [14JY]

———provide assistance with elementary and secondary educational costs to parents of disabled children (see H.R. 1575), H2703 [2AP]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 499), H244 [29JA] (see H.R. 612), H321 [5FE]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school personnel (see H.R. 614), H321 [5FE]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 613), H321 [5FE]

———provide tax credit to teachers in rural or high unemployment areas or who achieve National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification (see S. 857), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 3338), H9687 [17OC]

———provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship (see S. Res. 257), S13802 [3NO]

———replace the earned income tax credit, child tax credit, and the deduction for dependents with a simplified family tax credit (see H.R. 3655), H12918 [8DE]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see S. 127), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 262), H135 [8JA]

———simplify Internal Revenue Code through revenue neutral proposals (see H.R. 1939), H3636 [1MY]

———treatment of certain postsecondary educational benefits provided by an employer to children of employees (see S. 1096), S6853 [21MY]

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

Television: prohibit broadcast of violent programming during designated time period in which children are likely to be watching unless it is rated for content or blockable by electronic means (see S. 161), S288 [14JA]

Time: extend end date of daylight savings time (see S. 1803), S13660 [30OC]

Tobacco products: prevent sale of tobacco products to minors by means of electronic or mail-order sales (see H.R. 3047), H8081 [9SE]

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

———require cigarette products to be placed under or behind the counter in retail sales (see H.R. 3162), H8904 [24SE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1830), S14176 [6NO] (see H.R. 2620), H6261 [26JN]

Uniform Code of Military Justice: extend statute of limitations applicable to prosecution of child abuse cases in courts-martial (see S. 326), S2051 [6FE]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (see S. 1132), S6978 [22MY]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their survivors (see S. 1213), S7540 [9JN]

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

Women: protect breastfeeding by new mothers (see S. 418), S2522 [14FE] (see H.R. 2790), H7169 [18JY]

———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 1726), S12533 [14OC] (see H.R. 3350), H9738 [20OC]

Wood: establish prohibitions and requirements relating to arsenic-treated wood (see H.R. 3629), H12308 [21NO]

———prohibit use of arsenic-treated wood in playground equipment, children's products, fences, walkways, decks, and other residential purposes (see S. 337), S2119 [10FE]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (see S. 1201), S7476 [5JN]

Yosemite National Park: provide adequate school facilities (see H.R. 620), H321 [5FE]

Conference reports

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act (S. 151), H2950-H2968 [9AP]

Cost Estimates

Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act (S. 1248): CBO, S14795-S14798 [12NO]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act (S. 151): CBO, S2584 [24FE]

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and certain tax and trade programs extension (H.R. 3146): CBO, S12209 [30SE]

Court documents

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

Descriptions

Tennessee Governor's Schools, S3041 [4MR]

Essays

Boy Scouts Policy on Homosexuality: Michael Peiser, E124 [4FE]

Dynamic DNA: Amira Anuar, E351 [4MR]

Growing Nutrition Right Here in Indiana: Caitlin Dunn, S3025 [3MR]

———Ryan Nigh, S3025 [3MR]

How Important Is Energy to Our Economy and Our National Security?: Dina LaSala, E1259 [16JN]

If I Were President: Michael Barent, E352 [4MR]

Kuwait and Kosovo—The Harm Principle and Humanitarian War: Kevin Kiley, S9239 [10JY]

Liquid Gold Lacks Luster in the New Economy: Jane Urban, E1260 [16JN]

Republican Values: Daniel Zajda, E1348 [25JN]

———Elizabeth Hernandez, E1349 [25JN]

———Heather MacPhee, E1346 [25JN]

———Kelly Shinn, E1351 [25JN]

———Laura Mendoza, E1345 [25JN]

———Michelle Wilkinson, E1345 [25JN]

———Patrick Anabaldi, E1346 [25JN]

Visit to New York, NY: Kayleigh C. Jack, E690 [7AP]

Way My Life Is Going Now Is Just Perfect: Mario Argueta, E958 [15MY]

What Does Americanism Mean to Me? Tess Spinola, E1708 [5SE]

What Makes America Great: Alexander Edelen, E1075 [23MY]

———Colleen Wesley, E1075 [23MY]

———Steven Sikes, E1075 [23MY]

What the Flag of the U.S. Stands For: Jefferson Brown, E463 [13MR]

Why I'm Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants: Elias Reisman, S8119 [18JN]

———Jessica Du, S8119 [18JN]

———Melissa Cheng, S8119 [18JN]

———Miranda Santucci, S8118 [18JN]

———Rachel Adams, S8118 [18JN]

Factsheets

Child Tax Credit Refundability: Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4994, H5017 [5JN]

Education Funding, H6509-H6511 [10JY]

House Republican Record on Education Funding, H6503-H6505 [10JY]

Louisiana Data on Adoption, Foster Care, Reuniting With Birth Families, and Awaiting Adoption Placement, S12272 [1OC]

Parental Attitudes Towards Sex Education: Coalition for Adolescent Sexual Health, E263 [13FE]

Smokeless (``Spit'') Tobacco in the U.S.—An Overview of the Health Risks and Industry Marketing Aimed at Children, E1145-E1147 [5JN]

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., Spit Tobacco Products, E1147 [5JN]

Histories

Loudoun Country Day School, E2005 [8OC]

Letters

Administration policies to help alleviate poverty: several faith-based organizations, H5186 [11JN]

Application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse: ABA, H3067 [10AP]

———Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H3068 [10AP]

———Leonidas R. Mecham, Judicial Conference of the U.S., S5120 [10AP]

———U.S. Sentencing Commission, S5121 [10AP]

———William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, S5120 [10AP]

———William T. Ferrell, National Sheriffs' Associaiton, S5127 [10AP]

———several former U.S. Attorneys from New York, S5133 [10AP]

———several legal aid and civil rights organizations, H3075 [10AP]

Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act: Karen Freeman-Wilson, National Association of Drug Court Professionals, S2474 [13FE]

Child Abduction Prevention Act: Marc Klaas, Beyond Missing, Inc., H2412 [27MR]

Child abuse programs funding: Dan M. Alsobrooks, National District Attorneys Association, H2425 [27MR]

Clarify that administrative overhead costs for one-stop career development centers will be shared proportionately by all providers: L. Robert McConnell and Michelle Vaughan, National Rehabilitation Association, H3812 [8MY]

———Richard Fuller, Paralyzed Veterans of America, H3813 [8MY]

College Fire Prevention Act: Daniel Jones, Chapel Hill, NC, Fire Dept., S3738 [13MR]

———John C. Biechman, National Fire Prevention Association, S3737 [13MR]

Combat imminent danger pay and family separation allowance reduction proposals: Representative Ruppersberger, H7996 [5SE]

Continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents: Senator Kennedy and Representative Capuano, S3895 [18MR]

Dept. of State appropriations: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S4856 [3AP]

Education funding: Dan Fuller and Edward R. Kealy, Committee for Education Funding, S4250 [21MR]

———Roderick Paige, Sec. of Education, S96 [9JA]

Enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children: Edward Smart, Lois Smart, and Elizabeth Smart, S5114, S5126 [10AP]

———Robbie Callaway, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, S5127 [10AP]

Farewell to parents: Virginia Franco, E1390 [27JN]

Filipino Veterans' Benefits Act: Anthony J. Principi, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S7551 [9JN]

Foster Care Mentoring Act: Richard K. Armey, S9499 [16JY]

Head Start Program and afterschool programs funding: Judy Samelson, Afterschool Alliance (organization), S4346 [25MR]

———Sanford A. Newman and Miriam A. Rollin, Fight Crime—Invest in Kids (organization), S4346 [25MR]

Head Start School Readiness and Coordination Act: Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund (organization), S10148 [29JY]

Impact Aid Program funding: Senate Impact Aid Coalition, S11010 [3SE]

Improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries: Joseph F. O'Neill, Executive Office of the President, S11223 [9SE]

Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act: Representative Boehner, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H3530 [30AP]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3530 [30AP]

Increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research, and improve treatment: James W. Coll, H3536-H3538 [30AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding: Mary Swaim, S1354 [22JA]

Judicial Use of Discretion To Guarantee Equity in Sentencing (JUDGES) Act: several legal organizations, S6712 [20MY]

Lack of medical assistance for Iraqi people: David J. Borell, H5385 [16JN]

Librarian Education and Development Act: Emily Sheketoff, American Library Association, E1431 [9JY]

Maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations: Ben Chavez, Gallup-McKinley County, NM, Public Schools, S3182 [5MR]

———David J. Acosta, McKinley County, NM, S3183 [5MR]

———Earnest C. Becenti, Sr., McKinley County, NM, Board of Commissioners, S3183 [5MR]

———Karen S. White, Gallup-McKinley County, NM, Public Schools, S3183 [5MR]

———Tony Atkinson, San Juan County, UT, S3184 [5MR]

———Ty Lewis, Manuel Morgan and Lynn H. Stevens, San Juan County, UT, Commission, S3184 [5MR]

Make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain SBA loans: Ardith Wieworka, Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services, S4972 [8AP]

———Christopher Sikes, Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund, Inc., S4972 [8AP]

———Edward P. Madaus, Guild of St. Agnes (nonprofit organization), S4971 [8AP]

———Eric Korsh, Neighborhood Business Builders (organization), S4971 [8AP]

———Erika Eurkus, ACCION, USA (nonprofit organization), S4971 [8AP]

———Heather Danton, South Eastern Economic Development Corp., S4972 [8AP]

———Julie A. Cripe, Omni Bank N.A., S4970 [8AP]

National AMBER Alert Network Act: Edward, Lois, and Elizabeth Smart, H2100 [19MR]

National Child Identification Program: John S. Hooks, Jr., FBI, E1565 [23JY]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program revisions: Melinda Clark, H2299 [25MR]

Naturalization requirements through Armed Forces service, naturalization benefits extension to Ready Reserve members, and posthumous benefits extension to surviving spouses, children, and parents: Dilia DeGrego, S7281 [4JN]

Omnibus consolidated appropriations: Paul E. Patton and Dirk Kempthorne, National Governors Association, S1197 [21JA]

Oregon's participation under waiver in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program: Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, H9010 [30SE]

Pathways to Independence Act: Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, S10646 [31JY]

———Lorey H. Freeman, Oregon Law Center, S10647 [31JY]

Penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children: Tracey Walker, Artist Empowerment Coalition, H2420 [27MR]

Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act: Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H497 [13FE]

Prohibit operation or provision of any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance: David S. Germroth, Coalition of Licensed Beverage Associations, S1679 [28JA]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Art Gordon, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, S5127 [10AP]

———Gail Manza, MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership (organization), H3063 [10AP]

———James J. Fotis, Law Enforcement Alliance of America, S5127 [10AP]

———Jamie E. Brown, Dept. of Justice, S5127 [10AP]

———Michael J. Bouchard, Major County Sheriffs' Association, S5127 [10AP]

———Sally S. Cunningham, National Council of Youth Sports, H3063 [10AP]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Amitai Etzioni, Communitarian Network, S244 [13JA]

———Anne M. Coughlin, S243 [13JA]

———Daniel Armagh, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, S243 [13JA], S2582 [24FE]

———Frederick Schauer, S245 [13JA]

———Frederick Schauer, Harvard University, S2583 [24FE]

———several lawyers and legal scholars, S244 [13JA]

———several legal experts, S2583 [24FE]

Reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements: Mary K. Barnwell, S9622 [21JY]

Safety of vaccines containing mercury and thimerosal: Representative Burton, E1981 [7OC]

Scholarship vouchers to provide school choice in the District of Columbia: Anthony A. Williams, Mayor of the District of Columbia, S11954 [25SE]

———Delegate Norton, S12118 [29SE]

———Iris J. Toyer and Darlene T. Allen, Parents United for the D.C. Public Schools (organization), S12119 [29SE]

———Kathy Patterson, S12119 [29SE]

———Lapria Johnson, H7988 [5SE]

———Paul Strauss, S12176 [30SE]

———Peter M. Branch, S11181 [8SE]

———Roderick R. Paige, Sec. of Education, S12035 [26SE]

———Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, S11151 [5SE], S11945 [25SE]

Start Healthy, Stay Healthy Act: several Senators, S5969, S5970 [8MY]

———Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S5969, S5970 [8MY]

Teacher classroom supplies tax deduction increase and expansion to include qualified professional development expenses: Diane Shust and Randall Moody, National Education Association, S6216 [14MY]

Technical corrections to H.R. 2854, extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program: Representatives Tauzin and Dingell, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), S10680 [31JY]

U.S. military field hospitals establishment in Iraq: Representative Kaptur, H5385 [16JN]

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., request to market certain tobacco products as less harmful than cigarettes: Representative Waxman, Committee on Government Reform (House), E1145, E1148 [5JN]

———Richard H. Verheij, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., E1147 [5JN]

Vaccines containing thimerosal: Mark B. McClellan, FDA, H8259 [16SE]

White House conference on hunger: Senator Dole, S7420 [5JN]

Youth Worker Protection Act: Darlene Adkins, Child Labor Coalition, E1874 [24SE]

———Diane Shust and Randall Moody, National Education Association, E1949 [1OC]

———Julie A. Taylor, United Methodist Church, E1950 [1OC]

———Linda F. Golodner, National Consumers League, E1950 [1OC]

———Patrick J. Schoof, Youth Advocate Program International (organization), E1949 [1OC]

———William Samuel, AFL-CIO, E1874 [24SE]

Lists

Brownsville, TX, Porter High School football team and staff, E2448 [23NO]

Catholic schools operating in Delaware, H144 [27JA]

Cincinnati, OH, Elder High School football team coaches and players, E2512 [8DE]

Cincinnati, OH, Elder High School football team schedule and results, E2512 [8DE]

Congressional Certificate of Merit award recipients, E904 [9MY]

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S12272 [1OC]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education State delegations, S11560 [16SE]

Elder High School football team roster and schedule, E223 [13FE]

Kansas Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, E377 [6MR]

Lutheran schools in Delaware, H1479 [4MR]

Maryland Teacher of the Year award recipients, S6064 [13MY]

Mount Union College football team, coaches, and staff, S124 [9JA]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E256 [13FE]

Organizations and businesses helping to promote civic education, E1958 [2OC], E2080 [17OC], E2264 [6NO], E2323 [19NO]

Organizations opposed to H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act, H3459 [30AP], E871 [6MY]

Organizations supporting full Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding, S1197 [21JA]

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

Rhode Island Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, S7375 [4JN]

Rhode Island Girl Scout Silver Award recipients, S7376 [4JN]

Southwest, AK, Region School District and Teaching From Space Program participants, S9954 [25JY]

State Governor's schools, S3041 [4MR]

Statements relative to young women and children in complex humanitarian emergencies, S13359 [28OC]

Supporters of S. 1123, Violence Against Children Act, S7009 [22MY]

Texans endorsing benefits of participating in Head Start Program, H7523 [24JY]

Volunteer Center of Johnson County, KS, Movers and Shakers honorees, E556 [24MR]

Memorandums

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., Request To Market Certain Tobacco Products as Less Harmful Than Cigarettes: A.E. Cameron, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., E1150 [5JN]

———Barry J. Nova, Sr., U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., E1148-E1150 [5JN]

Motions

Crime: eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), H2443 [27MR]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9104 [9JY], S9180 [10JY]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3817 [8MY]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7592 [24JY]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H550 [13FE]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1162), S9089, S9090 [9JY]

Petitions and memorials

McKinley County, NM, Board of Commissioners: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3184 [5MR]

Navajo Nation, Rock Springs Chapter: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3183 [5MR]

Tri-State County Association: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3184 [5MR]

Poems

``America the Great,'' Mallory Braud, E1075 [23MY]

``Builder Builded a Temple'', S11212 [9SE]

``Crowd the Children In,'' Representative Owens, E130 [5FE]

``I Am the Star Spangled Banner,'' Courtney Norton, E1127 [4JN]

``I Took a Piece of Plastic Clay'', S11212 [9SE]

``Like Mother, Like Son,'' Margaret Johnston Grafflin, S5939 [8MY]

``Our New School Prayer'', E2265 [6NO]

``Rock Me to Sleep,'' Elizabeth Akers Allen, S5940 [8MY]

``Welfare Mother at the Vietnam Wall,'' Representative Owens, E1254 [13JN]

Press releases

Education in the Arab State—Five Million Girls Still Denied Access to School: UNESCO, H4211 [19MY]

Head Start School Readiness and Coordination Act: Sarah Greene, National Head Start Association, S10148 [29JY]

Proclamations

Jackson City, OH, Schools Recipient of National Energy Education Development Project National Youth Award: Representative Ney, E1365 [26JN]

Tribute to Adam Rupe: Representative Ney, E712 [9AP]

Tribute to Aimee Nagle: Representative Ney, E798 [29AP]

Tribute to Austin D. Pickrell: Representative Ney, E876 [6MY]

Tribute to Cassie Shaw: Representative Ney, E1132 [4JN]

Tribute to Daniel D. Schneider: Representative Ney, E1136 [5JN]

Tribute to Elizabeth Greaves: Representative Ney, E803 [30AP]

Tribute to Hannah Avery: Representative Ney, E1107 [3JN]

Tribute to Heather Hettinger: Representative Ney, E1105 [3JN]

Tribute to Jenny Ellis: Representative Ney, E1106 [3JN]

Tribute to Jessica Turner: Representative Ney, E800 [29AP]

Tribute to John A. Greco: Representative Ney, E421 [11MR]

Tribute to Kelly Heller: Representative Ney, E804 [30AP]

Tribute to Kevin H. Barnett: Representative Ney, E419 [11MR]

Tribute to Larry T. Weaver II: Representative Ney, E711 [9AP]

Tribute to Ramsey N. Alloush: Representative Ney, E1345 [25JN]

Tribute to Roxana Capper: Representative Ney, E805 [30AP]

Tribute to Sonya McLaughlin: Representative Ney, E1107 [3JN]

Remarks in House

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

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (H.J. Res. 9), E6 [8JA]

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

Afghanistan: authorize assistance for women and girls, H6809 [15JY]

———women's programs funding, H9593, H9594 [16OC], H9627-H9630 [17OC], H10228 [30OC]

Afterschool Alliance (organization): tribute to Lights on Afterschool! event, E2009, E2012 [8OC], E2026 [10OC]

Alcoholic beverages: provide for a national media campaign to reduce and prevent underage drinking, H1473 [4MR]

———reduce and prevent underage drinking, H2280 [25MR], H8263 [16SE]

Alexandria, VA: tribute to Boy Scout Venture Crew 80, E1978 [7OC]

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

Altamonte Springs, FL: tribute to Altamonte Springs Patriots Babe Ruth League softball team, H9464 [15OC]

Alverson, Christopher E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E715 [10AP]

Ambriz, Sarah: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E294 [26FE]

American Education Week: observance, E2391 [22NO]

American Samoa: Head Start Program funding, H7559 [24JY]

Amherst, MA: tribute to Amherst Regional High School boys' basketball team, E649 [2AP]

Amherst, NY: tribute to Smallwood Drive School, E1166 [5JN]

Anaheim, CA: tribute to Anaheim City School District's literacy promotion, E824 [1MY]

Anoka, MN: tribute to Anoka High School boys' hockey team, H1714 [11MR]

Ansonia, CT: tribute to Ansonia Junior Midget Football team, E4 [8JA]

———tribute to Ansonia Pop Warner Junior PeeWee Cheerleaders, E2 [8JA]

Anuar, Amira: Council for Agriculture Science and Technology essay contest winner for Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District, E351 [4MR]

Anzik, Nora: Therapeutic Riding and Education Center of Pueblo, CO, Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E1153 [5JN]

Archbold, Lance M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E852 [1MY]

Armed Forces: increase dependency and indemnity compensation payable to a surviving spouse of a member in any case in which there are dependent children (H.R. 1750), E764 [11AP]

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

Asheville, NC: tribute to T.C. Roberson High School Future Farmers of America (organization) chapter, E195 [12FE]

Asthma Awareness Day: observance, H3647 [6MY]

Atkins, Brittany A.: National Exchange Club Youth of the Year award recipient, E1341 [24JN]

Austin, William: Caring Institute National Caring Award recipient, E2312 [17NO]

Australia: tribute to legislative intern exchange program with U.S., E226, E256 [13FE]

Ayers, Daniel A.: Boy Scouts Venturing Silver Award recipient, E870 [6MY]

Babcock, Brett M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2310 [17NO]

Bailey, Michelle: U.S. Achievement Academy U.S. National Honor Roll Award recipient, E1151 [5JN]

Baker, Elise: Florida's 22d Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E803 [30AP]

Baldwinsville, NY: tribute to Baldwinsville High School girls' soccer team, E75 [28JA]

Balogh, Christopher: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1351 [25JN]

Bankruptcy: discourage predatory lending practices, H1982 [19MR]

———treatment of alimony and child support payments, H2097, H2098 [19MR]

Banuelos, Crystal: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E290 [26FE]

Bartlett, Melissa Ellis: North Carolina Teacher of the Year award recipient, E830 [1MY]

Bayonne, NJ: tribute to Bayonne High School football team, E100 [29JA]

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

Beck, Katie: Pre-Teen America (organization) National Sr. Titleholder, E823 [1MY]

Beech Grove, IN: tribute to Beech Grove Senior High School girls' basketball team, E458 [13MR]

Belleville, NJ: tribute to James G. Shawger School No. 4, E2211 [4NO]

Beltran, Maria: Pleasant Grove, TX, Frederick Douglass Elementary School student essay contest winner, E2022 [8OC]

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization): Central New Jersey Elks Lodges observance of National Youth Week, E897 [9MY]

Berkeley, CA: anniversary of Berkeley-Albany YMCA, E2295 [14NO]

Beulah, CO: tribute to Mountain Park Environmental Center Earth Studies Program, E2396 [22NO]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (H.R. 398), E448 [12MR]

———revise and extend (S. 286), H11577-H11580 [19NO]

Bishop, Charles A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2259 [6NO]

Bishop, Mike: Credit Union National Association National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award recipient, E264 [13FE]

Blackwell, Jennifer: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E289 [26FE]

Bloomsburg University: anniversary of Upward Bound Program, E1542 [21JY]

Boucher, Charles: Rhode Island Teacher of the Year award recipient, E828 [1MY]

Bowers, Matthew N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E659 [3AP]

Bowles, Darrell, II: Tennessee Federation Council for Exceptional Children ``Yes I Can!'' award recipient, E692 [7AP]

Boy Scouts: policy on homosexuality, E123 [4FE]

Boyce, Carrie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E288 [26FE]

Boyle, Megan: CORE of the ARC (coalition) Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

Bradford, John: Pennsylvania Middle School Association Male Middle School Student of the Year award recipient, E563 [25MR]

Brannen, Peter: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1353 [25JN]

Brennecke, Christopher S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

Brennecke, Kyle A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

Brewer, Jason: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2165 [30OC]

Briggs, Angie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E804 [30AP]

Bronx, NY: tribute to Morris High School robotics team, E480 [17MR]

Brownsville, TX: tribute to Porter High School football team, E2448 [23NO]

Bryant, Shauna: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E294 [26FE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H6515 [10JY]

———impact of Bush administration proposals on Hispanic Americans, H1476 [4MR]

———impact on health care, H2943 [9AP]

Bureau of Justice Statistics: establish a task force to gather information about, study, and report on incidents of abandonment of infant children (H.R. 77), H26 [7JA]

Burma: human rights violations, E749 [11AP]

Bush, President: evaluation of administration, H6873 [16JY]

Bushinski, Erica: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E945 [14MY]

Business and industry: address loss of manufacturing base and technology jobs through application of fairer taxation and through math and science education initiatives, H2837 [7AP]

Calabasas, CA: tribute to Calabasas High School jazz band, E962 [15MY]

Calvert, TX: tribute to Calvert High School football team, E192 [12FE]

Calvin, Lucas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E174 [7FE]

Camillus, NY: tribute to West Genesee High School boys' lacrosse team, E1385 [27JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 53), H3701-H3703 [7MY]

Cauthon, Jessica: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E961 [15MY]

Cedaredge, CO: tribute to Camp Good Grief!, E1705 [5SE]

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

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities funding for Down Syndrome research, H6524, H6525 [10JY]

Chelsea, MI: tribute to Chelsea High School softball team, E1545 [21JY]

Chen, Wey and Sue: National Parents' Day Council Excellence in Parenting Award recipients, E1582 [24JY]

Chettle, Levi J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E863 [5MY]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center boys' basketball team, E547 [21MR]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: make improvements and reauthorize programs (H.R. 14), H2279, H2292 [25MR], H2345-H2360, H2362-H2364 [26MR], E8 [8JA], E618 [31MR]

Child Survival and Health Programs Fund: funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H7394-H7402 [23JY]

Child welfare: provide grants to State child welfare systems, increase Social Security match for private agencies receiving child welfare training funds, and authorize loan forgiveness to child welfare workers (H.R. 2437), E1219 [11JN]

Childhelp USA (organization): tribute, H2478 [31MR]

Children's Creative Festival (organization): tribute, E1423 [8JY]

Children's Defense Fund (organization): tribute, E764 [11AP]

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

Christiansen, Veronica: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E371 [5MR]

Cincinnati, OH: tribute St. Ursula Academy girls' volleyball team, H12106 [21NO]

———tribute to Elder High School football team, H396 [12FE], H12751 [8DE], E223 [13FE], E2511 [8DE]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (H.J. Res. 42), E547 [21MR]

———provide for the automatic acquisition of citizenship by certain Amerasians (H.R. 3360), E2104 [21OC]

Citrus County, FL: tribute to Girl Scout Troop 378, E901 [9MY]

———tribute to the Heart of Florida Girl Scout Troop 378, E198 [12FE]

Clark, Elizabeth: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E362 [4MR]

Cleary, John: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E793 [29AP]

Clermont, FL: tribute to Green Isle Children's Ranch, E896 [9MY]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of School of Ukrainian Studies, E2075 [17OC]

Cochran, Garret T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E864 [5MY]

Coldren, Kevin (Max): Eagle Scout Award recipient, E299 [27FE]

Cole, Josie: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E965 [15MY]

College Savings Month: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 270), H9398-H9400 [15OC]

Colleges and universities: tribute to Independent 529 Plan for assisting families in paying for tuition (H. Res. 378), H9826-H9830 [28OC]

Collingwood, NJ: starvation and mistreatment of foster children, H11125 [7NO]

Columbus, OH: tribute to Greater Columbus Arts Council's Children of the Future Program, E306 [27FE]

Commerce City, CO: tribute to Adams City High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC program, E2470 [8DE]

Commission To Educate Our Nation's Teachers and Students on Financial Literacy Skills: establish (H.R. 2990), H7798 [3SE]

Committee for Citizen Awareness: tribute to efforts to promote civic education, E1351 [25JN], E1957 [2OC], E2079 [17OC], E2264 [6NO], E2323 [19NO]

Compact of Free Association: education funding, E2176 [30OC]

Computers: encourage use of web-based enrollment systems in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 1633), E666 [3AP]

———enhance digital accessibility for all individuals, E311 [27FE]

———establish Internet domain for children that will promote positive experiences, provide safe online environment, and prevent exposure to harmful material, H7953 [5SE]

———penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children, H2419, H2420 [27MR], H3071 [10AP]

———penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children (H.R. 939), H1363 [26FE]

———provide unexpended universal service funds to low-income schools for updating of computer hardware (H.R. 94), E1 [8JA]

Congress: accomplishments, H9690 [20OC]

———accomplishments of the 108th Congress, H6873 [16JY], H7229 [22JY]

———tribute to participants in the Artistic Discovery student art competition, E979 [15MY]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, E1816 [17SE]

———report on young people's attitudes on the political process, E2404 [22NO]

Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus: encourage membership, H64 [8JA]

``Constitution Translated for Kids'': tribute, E881 [7MY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: National Service Trust funding, H2788-H2792 [3AP]

Corpus Christi, TX: tribute to Flour Bluff High School Navy Junior ROTC program, E921 [9MY]

———tribute to Incarnate World Academy students' fundraising efforts to purchase calling cards for members of the Armed Forces serving overseas, E971 [15MY]

Costello, Helen: Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2325 [19NO]

Couldry, Vincent M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2305 [17NO]

Counts, Elizabeth: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1352 [25JN]

Courts: establish domestic violence court systems from amounts available for grants to combat violence against women (H.R. 3424), H10134 [30OC], E2187 [31OC]

———restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (H.R. 2213), E1068 [23MY]

Cox, Seth: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E991 [19MY]

CP Federal Credit Union: Credit Union National Association National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award recipient, E283 [25FE]

CPSC: establish a consumer product safety standard for each durable infant or toddler product (H.R. 2911), E1661 [25JY]

Crawford, Shelby: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arkansas, E888 [7MY]

Cress, Kayla: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E377 [6MR]

Crime: application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse, H2422-H2424 [27MR], H3061, H3062, H3067-H3075 [10AP]

———assist law enforcement in efforts to recover missing children and clarify standards for State sex offender registration programs, H2462 [27MR]

———child abuse programs funding, H2425 [27MR]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), H2440 [27MR]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), conference report, H3066-H3076 [10AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 188), H3059-H3066 [10AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), insert H.R. 1104 language in lieu, H2443 [27MR]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), motion to instruct conferees, H2443 [27MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, H2320-H2324 [26MR], H2406-H2416, H2419, H2426 [27MR], H3059-H3061, H3063-H3066, H3072-H3074 [10AP], H3687 [7MY], E529 [20MR], E593 [27MR], E619, E620 [31MR], E681 [3AP]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (H.R. 412), H277 [5FE]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), H143 [27JA], H1872, H1873 [13MR], H1912 [18MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), unanimous-consent request, H1912 [18MR]

———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (H.R. 2387), E1161 [5JN]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for online child molesters, E725 [10AP]

———prevent child abduction, H1816, H1882 [13MR], H2460 [27MR], H3059-H3061, H3063, H3066 [10AP]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H1872 [13MR], H2279 [25MR], H2405-H2438 [27MR], E529 [20MR], E550 [21MR], E593 [27MR], E619, E620 [31MR], E681, E684 [3AP]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), amendment process, H2263 [20MR]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), consideration (H. Res. 160), H2319-H2325 [26MR], E593 [27MR]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), corrections in engrossment, H2440 [27MR]

———prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children, H2432-H2436 [27MR], H3071 [10AP]

———prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (H.R. 669), H9735 [20OC]

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

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

———provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities about domestic violence (H.R. 3425), H10134 [30OC], E2186 [31OC]

Crook, Jason: Key Club International speech contest winner, E1924 [30SE]

Crosswinds Youth Services (nonprofit organization): National Network for Youth (organization) Agency of the Year Award recipient, H332, H333 [11FE]

Crystal River, FL: tribute to Crystal River Middle School cheerleading squad, E915 [9MY]

Cullen, Karl: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2166 [30OC]

Culver City, CA: tribute to Tidal Waves under 12 division soccer team, E132 [5FE]

Dallas, TX: tribute to Dallas Texans '85 Girls Red Soccer Team, E1884 [24SE]

Dearborn, MI: anniversary of Fordson High School, E559 [25MR]

———anniversary of Whitmore-Bolles Elementary School, E968 [15MY]

DeBates, Bryan: Time Warner Cable Crystal Apple Award recipient, E1635 [25JY]

Deerfield Beach, FL: tribute to Deerfield High School girls' basketball team, E746 [11AP]

Delong, Laura: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E378 [6MR]

Denton, TX: Denton Housing Authority recipient of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Merit Awards, E2378 [21NO], E2390 [22NO]

———tribute to Denton High School Chorale, H3687 [7MY]

———tribute to Denton High School girls' soccer team, H3058 [10AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: decision to revise verification process used to determine eligibility for free or reduced school meals, H9488 [16OC]

———International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding, H4211 [19MY], H12881 [8DE]

Dept. of Defense: facilitate treatments of injured Iraqi children at U.S. health facilities, H4590 [22MY]

———Family Advocacy Program funding, H9624 [17OC]

———Impact Aid Program funding, H6516, H6520 [10JY]

———impact of spending priorities on social and domestic programs, H162 [27JA]

Dept. of Education: conduct a study of the dropout rate of Native Americans and students who reside in American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam (H.R. 1486), E1076 [23MY]

———conduct study to determine State compliance costs relative to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, H3530 [30AP]

———provide assistance to families of teachers or school employees killed by violence while performing school duties (H.R. 416), E79 [28JA]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency, H4587 [22MY]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 1412), H2522-H2527 [1AP], E561 [25MR], E663 [3AP]

———provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (H.R. 1306), E487 [18MR]

Dept. of HHS: give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (H.R. 2023), H3647 [6MY]

———make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (H.R. 195), H8020 [9SE]

———Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program funding, H6516, H6533 [10JY]

———take action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market (H. Res. 435), E2259 [6NO]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services Program funding, H12830 [8DE]

———community oriented policing services program funding, H7274, H7275 [22JY], H7358 [23JY]

———conduct feasibility study on background checks for volunteers who work with children, the disabled, and the elderly, H2426, H2427 [27MR]

Dept. of Labor: international child labor inspections funding, H6522, H6523 [10JY]

———provide technical assistance to local boards for accounting and program operation practices and establish a system for States to share information on practical workforce investment activities, H3816 [8MY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H5271 [12JN], H6725-H6824 [15JY], H6892-H6903 [16JY], H12835 [8DE], E1503 [17JY], E1505, E1506, E1508, E1509, E1510, E1517, E1531, E1532 [18JY], E1541, E1545 [21JY], E1613 [25JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), amendment process, H6420 [9JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), consideration (H. Res. 316), H6715-H6724 [15JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), corrections in engrossment, H6903 [16JY]

———deny visas to extended family members of child abductors, H6728 [15JY], H7295-H7297 [22JY]

———require the inclusion in annual country reports on human rights practices of information on the extent of promotion of violence and hatred in foreign school curriculums, H6731 [15JY]

———support Office of Children's Issues role as U.S. authority under the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption, H6814 [15JY]

Dept. of Transportation: require annual report on NTSB significant safety recommendations relative to 15-passenger van safety, railroad grade crossing safety, and medical certification for a commercial driver's license, H4162, H4163 [15MY]

Detroit, MI: tribute to Detroit Catholic Central High School boys' golf team, E2110 [21OC]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: observance, H3440 [29AP], E816 [30AP]

Diageo (business): tribute to Diageo Iraq Humanitarian Airlift Team efforts to assist children of Iraq, E1589 [25JY]

Diamond, Shaun T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2306 [17NO]

Discovery Communications, Inc.: tribute to Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalists, E1896 [25SE]

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

Diseases: funding preference to programs operating in developing countries emphasizing prevention of HIV mother-to-child transmission and lifelong care for children of HIV/AIDS infected individuals, H4378 [21MY]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries, H9200 [2OC]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (H. Con. Res. 107), E534 [20MR]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children, H3604, H3605 [1MY], H7402 [23JY]

District of Columbia: dedication of Jewish Primary Day School's new building, E2485 [8DE]

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

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7955-H7977, H7983-H7989 [5SE], H8060, H8061 [9SE], E1747 [9SE], E1761 [10SE], E1927 [30SE]

———tribute to D.C. Redwings Youth Program, E1543 [21JY]

———tribute to Oyster Bilingual Elementary School, E2056 [16OC]

Dodson, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2238 [5NO]

Doty, Sarah: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E313 [27FE]

Dream Weavers of Southern Colorado (organization): tribute, E832 [1MY]

Drugs: tribute to Catholic Church efforts to combat drug abuse, E2344 [20NO]

Duncanville, TX: tribute to Duncanville High School girls' basketball team, E361 [4MR]

Dunkel, Brent: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E791 [29AP]

Dunn, Aaron M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E173 [7FE]

Dunn, Peggy Savage: Michigan Science Teachers' Association Elementary Science Teacher of the Year award recipient, E687 [7AP]

Dykes, Jamie: Paterson, NJ, Boys and Girls Club Man of the Year award recipient, E2134 [28OC]

Eagle, ID: tribute to North Star Charter School, E1879 [24SE]

East Boynton Beach, FL: tribute to Little League baseball team, H7843 [4SE], E1691 [4SE]

———tribute to Little League baseball team (H. Con. Res. 273), H9400, H9401 [15OC]

East Chicago, IN: anniversary of St. Joseph's Carmelite Home for Girls, E1852 [23SE]

East Hartford, CT: tribute to Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy graduating class, E1348 [25JN]

East Meadow, NY: tribute to McVey Elementary School, E2091 [20OC]

East Orange, NJ: tribute to Dr. John Howard, Jr. School Quest Program Community Problem Solving Team, E950 [14MY]

Education: allow school districts to form partnerships with universities and businesses for teachers to gain clinical experience in science, mathematics, and technology, H6369 [9JY]

———authorize grants to local educational agencies for teacher mentoring programs, H6379 [9JY]

———constitutional amendment on the right to a quality public education, H2460 [27MR]

———encourage later starting times for secondary school classes (H. Con. Res. 135), E649 [2AP]

———ensure that teacher-recruitment programs assist individuals in transitioning into teaching from careers outside the field of education, H6369 [9JY]

———establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools, H6366 [9JY]

———establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools (H.R. 1805), E771 [12AP]

———establish a pilot program to encourage certification of teachers in low-income, low-performing public elementary and secondary schools by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (H.R. 1390), E547 [21MR]

———establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (H.R. 2377), E1162 [5JN]

———expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (H.R. 934), E870 [6MY]

———expand the eligibility for teacher loan forgiveness to provide additional incentives for teachers in economically depressed rural areas, territories, and Indian reservations (H.R. 789), E247 [13FE]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers, H6357-H6363 [9JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school or public librarians in low income areas, H6357-H6362 [9JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school or public librarians in low income areas (H.R. 2674), E1431 [9JY]

———funding, H173 [28JA], H225-H228 [29JA], H663 [13FE], H1657 [6MR], H1752, H1800 [12MR], H2198 [20MR], H2314 [26MR], H2457-H2460 [27MR], H2547, H2580 [1AP], H2793 [3AP], H3295 [10AP], H3766 [8MY], H4189 [15MY], H4881 [4JN], H5655 [19JN], H6385-H6390 [9JY], H6470, H6500-H6519, H6525-H6534 [10JY], H10331 [4NO], H12824, H12827 [8DE], E76 [28JA], E130 [5FE], E329 [27FE]

———importance of teaching U.S. history in elementary and secondary schools, E881 [7MY]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 490), H231 [29JA], E109 [29JA]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H5554 [19JN], H6274 [8JY], H6351, H6353, H6383-H6393 [9JY], E110 [29JA], E1458 [11JY]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), consideration (H. Res. 309), H6356-H6363 [9JY]

———national policy to improve system, H1801 [12MR], H10334 [4NO]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (H. Res. 137), H2454 [27MR], E422 [11MR], E694 [7AP]

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

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (H.R. 236), H2461 [27MR], H4120 [14MY]

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (H.R. 873), H1299 [25FE]

———recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (H. Res. 300), H10297-H10300 [4NO]

———reserve funds to provide special training, technical assistance, and professional development to eligible entities and staffs implementing Even Start programs (H.R. 1600), E680 [3AP]

———school modernization and infrastructure improvements funding, H2457 [27MR]

———support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring (H. Res. 25), H147-H150 [27JA], E102 [29JA], E128 [4FE]

———tribute to American Association of People With Disabilities and Microsoft Corp., joint internship program, E1712 [5SE]

———tribute to Catholic schools (H. Res. 26), H143-H147 [27JA], E86 [28JA], E114 [29JA], E200 [12FE]

———tribute to Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations for contributions to education (H. Res. 106), H1479-H1481 [4MR], E284 [25FE]

———tribute to National Teachers Hall of Fame inductees, E879 [6MY]

———tribute to Operation Respect, Inc., and Peter Yarrow for anti-bullying, compassion, and tolerance programs (H. Res. 161), H3411-H3415 [29AP], E566 [25MR], E863 [5MY]

———use of computer software for multilingual education, H6380 [9JY]

El Centro, CA: tribute to Southwest High School color guard, E1471 [14JY]

Eldersburg, MD: Liberty High School recipient of GRAMMY Signature School award, E906 [9MY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (H.R. 932), H1362 [26FE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2107), E954 [15MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2394), E2448 [23NO]

———effect of reduced Impact Aid Program funding on certain military service-dependent economies, H1357, H1376 [26FE], E304, E307 [27FE]

———encourage implementation or expansion of pre-kindergarten programs for students 4 years of age or younger (H.R. 3301), E2051 [15OC]

Elkhart, IN: tribute to Concord High School marching band, E2278 [7NO]

Elliott, Phillip S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E990 [19MY]

Ellis, Meredith: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E827 [1MY]

Elmont, NY: tribute to Gotham Avenue School, E775 [12AP]

Elwell, Mary Jo: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E296 [26FE]

Employment: clarify that administrative overhead costs for one-stop career development centers will be shared proportionately by all providers, H3812 [8MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3766, H3777-H3820 [8MY], E475 [13MR], E925, E926, E927 [9MY], E958, E965 [15MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), amendment process, H3618 [1MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), consideration (H. Res. 221), H3767, H3776 [8MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), corrections in engrossment, H3821 [8MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), motion to recommit, H3817, H3818 [8MY]

———ensure that centers and providers of training services meet specific employment needs of local employers and participants, H3810, H3811 [8MY]

———extend age for eligibility for certain youth training programs, H3813, H3814 [8MY]

———include administrators of adult education and literacy programs on local workforce investment boards, H3809, H3810 [8MY]

———provide priority training for single parents, displaced homemakers and pregnant, single women under certain adult training programs, H3815 [8MY]

Ennis Center for Children, Inc.: anniversary, E1819 [17SE]

Esperanza (organization): anniversary, E1358 [26JN], E1448 [11JY]

Eugene, OR: anniversary of Pearl Buck Center, E2184 [31OC]

Evans, Kate: Illinois Beef Association Junior Points Program top heifer exhibitioner, E1151 [5JN]

Ewer, Chelsea: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP]

Fabius, NY: tribute to Fabius-Pompey High School boys' baseball team, E1384 [27JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (H.R. 3139), E1873 [24SE], E1949 [1OC], E2498, E2501 [8DE]

Fairfax, VA: anniversary of Paul VI Catholic High School, E2089 [20OC]

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

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

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

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

———provide coverage of domestic violence screening and treatment under Maternal and Child Health Program, Medicaid, and Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, H1478 [4MR]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (H.R. 3182), H9302-H9305 [8OC], E2042 [15OC], E2064 [16OC]

———recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (H. Res. 113), H2316-H2319 [26MR], E594 [27MR], E619 [31MR]

———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (H.R. 1229), H12107 [21NO]

———support responsible fatherhood and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, H5270 [12JN]

———tribute to mothers of missing children, E921 [9MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, routine medical needs, and assistance to elderly relatives (H.R. 956), E323 [27FE]

Father's Day: observance, H5270 [12JN], E1268 [16JN]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (S. 650), H11567-H11572 [19NO]

Federal aid programs: increase overall funding for education, public health, and services for low-income and elderly persons through reductions in tax cuts, H6397-H6405 [9JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to dietary supplements (H.R. 3377), E2150 [28OC], E2192 [31OC]

———establish labeling and advertising requirements for dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids and prohibit sales of such supplements to minors (H.R. 725), E218 [13FE]

Ferguson, Audrey: Missouri Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1121 [4JN]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (H. Res. 127), H2829-H2832 [7AP], E713 [9AP]

Fish, Matthew: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2163 [30OC]

Fisher, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E795 [29AP]

Florida: tribute to participants in Congressional Classroom program, E2212 [4NO]

———tribute to Young Patriots Foundation Congressional Classroom Program participants, H9387 [15OC]

Floyd, Courtney: Salvation Army Emily Reno Award recipient, E824 [1MY]

Foley, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Michigan, E1117 [3JN]

Food: facilitate procurement of safe food by hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and child care facilities (H.R. 3628), E2447 [23NO]

———reauthorize certain school lunch and child nutrition programs (H.R. 3232), H9824-H9826 [28OC], E1966 [2OC]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, H6766-H6772 [15JY]

———provide sufficient health care personnel and medical supplies to Iraq, H5383 [16JN], H5453 [17JN]

Foreign countries: importance of international children's health programs, E873 [6MY]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Dillard High School boys' basketball team, E745 [11AP]

Fort Worth, TX: Edward J. Briscoe Elementary School recipient of Title I, Part A Distinguished Performance Award, E254 [13FE]

———tribute to Dunbar High School boys' basketball team, E512 [19MR]

———Van Zandt-Guinn Elementary School recipient of Title I, Part A Distinguished Performance Award, E254 [13FE]

Fowler, Ashley: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E355 [4MR]

Freker, Stephen: National High School Baseball Coach's Association New England's Coach of the Year award recipient, E2432 [23NO]

Fresno, CA: Homenetmen Scouts Fresno Sassoon Chapter anniversary, E2302 [17NO]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (H.R. 361), H3620 [1MY], H4895-H4899 [4JN]

Gambling: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports (H.R. 1451), H2507 [31MR]

Gardner, Jacob A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E396 [7MR]

Garner, Lynn: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1242 [13JN]

Giani, Lou: National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee, E1163 [5JN]

Glenwood Springs, CO: tribute to Family Visitor Program, E1942 [1OC]

Glockner, Robert: St. Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2329 [19NO]

Goodlet, Devin: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) scholarship recipient, E495 [18MR]

Goodman, Jonathan: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1493 [17JY]

Gordon, Andrew J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E307 [27FE]

Gorenflo, Leslie and Rita: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2164 [30OC]

Grand Junction, CO: tribute to Grand Junction High School ``Orange & Black'' student newspaper, E2271 [6NO]

———tribute to Grand Junction Parks and Recreation STARS Bicycle Repair Program, E1837 [17SE]

Great Neck, NY: tribute to Young Mashadi Jewish Center groundbreaking, E2500 [8DE]

Greece, NY: anniversary of Greece Little League, E1167 [5JN]

Greendale, WI: anniversary of St. Alphonsus Parish Cub Scout Pack #596, E477 [13MR]

Greenwood, Kimberly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Hampshire, E379 [6MR]

Griffen, Daniel T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1702 [5SE]

Guam: tribute to Catholic schools, E200 [12FE]

Guthery, Jason: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) Award of Distinction recipient, E565 [25MR]

Hager, Nicholas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E172 [7FE]

Hallberg, Katherine: Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E901 [9MY]

Halsey, Cheryl: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E356 [4MR]

Hamburg, NY: tribute to Character First (organization), E2260 [6NO]

Hamilton, Carly: Elmhurst, IL, Mayor for the Day award recipient, E1435 [9JY]

Hampton, VA: tribute to Phoebus High School football team, E53 [8JA]

Hanser, Jason T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2330 [19NO]

Hardy, Dawn: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E357 [4MR]

Harlan, Noel: Colorado State Pupil Transportation Association Driver of the Year Award recipient, E1476 [14JY]

Harleysville, PA: anniversary of Salford Hills Elementary School, E940 [13MY]

Hawkins, Gregory: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E662 [3AP]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (S. 686), H11574-H11577 [19NO], E2446 [23NO]

Hazlet, NJ: tribute to Raritan High School boys' baseball team, E1210 [11JN]

Head Start Program: conduct a study comparing participants with eligible children who do not participate, H7527 [24JY]

———ensure coverage of children of migrant and seasonal workers and Native Americans, H7527, H7548, H7549, H7593 [24JY]

———funding, H1911, H1929 [18MR], H2580 [1AP], H6386, H6388, H6389, H6439 [9JY], H6872 [16JY], H7203 [21JY]

———prohibit faith-based organizations providing Head Start services from religious discrimination in hiring, H7523, H7526, H7548, H7557-H7561, H7571-H7575, H7583, H7584, H7587, H7590 [24JY], H11560 [19NO]

———provide block grants to States, E1635, E1636 [25JY]

———provide scholarships for teachers pursuing post-secondary degrees, H7527 [24JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H4983 [5JN], H5257-H5263 [11JN], H5541-H5549 [18JN], H6845, H6848-H6858 [15JY], H7236 [22JY], H7457, H7458, H7542-H7595 [24JY], H8893 [24SE], E1052, E1053 [22MY], E1249 [13JN], E1582 [24JY], E1618, E1624, E1635, E1636, E1642, E1644, E1648, E1650, E1651, E1653, E1663 [25JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), consideration (H. Res. 336), H7518-H7531, H7542 [24JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), motion to recommit, H7593 [24JY]

———tribute (H. Res. 238), H5258 [11JN]

Health: encourage innovative school-based activities to help reduce and prevent obesity among children (H.R. 2227), E1067 [23MY]

———promote improved nutrition for needy Americans by incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and juice products into Federal nutrition programs (H.R. 2592), E2227 [4NO]

———safety of vaccines containing mercury and thimerosal, H9075 [1OC], E1981 [7OC]

———State Children's Health Insurance Program funding, H8999 [30SE]

———study link between child vaccinations and autism, H8258 [16SE], H9075 [1OC]

———tax treatment of certain medical savings accounts and provide for medical freedom accounts under the Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2114), H5554, H5649 [19JN], H5692 [23JN]

Health care facilities: infant abandonment in hospitals, H26 [7JA]

Hempstead, NY: tribute to Franklin Elementary School, E2531 [8DE]

Henderson, NV: tribute to Basic High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC unit, E2431 [23NO]

Hicks, Mieasha: Boys and Girls Clubs of America National Youth of the Year award recipient, E1831 [17SE]

Hinkell, Arnell: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1261 [16JN]

Hispanic Americans: expand coverage for uninsured under the State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid, H1754 [12MR]

———health care issues, E1444, E1449 [11JY]

———provide programs and activities to improve health, H2852-H2856 [7AP], H3437-H3442 [29AP]

———provide programs and activities to improve health (H.R. 2258), E1073, E1078 [23MY]

Hispanic Organization of Students in Technology: tribute, E918 [9MY]

Hollywood, FL: tribute to South Broward High School girls' basketball team, E745 [11AP]

Homan, James F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E444 [12MR]

House of Representatives: allow Members to use their representational allowances to promote, sponsor, and conduct congressional science competitions among district high school students, H6427 [9JY]

Housing: provide affordable housing for families that are headed by grandparents and other relatives of children (H.R. 2628), E1391 [27JN]

———provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence, H3064 [10AP]

———provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence (H.R. 1704), E726 [10AP]

Howard, Carl: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2460 [25NO]

Howard, Evelyn: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E359 [4MR]

Hucke, Samuel T., IV: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2307 [17NO]

Hult, Kelly: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E361 [4MR]

Hunger: efforts to reduce hunger, H6624 [14JY], H9488 [16OC], E1804 [16SE]

———encourage support of U.S. hunger relief organizations (H. Res. 261), E1158 [5JN], E1173 [9JN]

Huntingdon, PA: tribute to Huntingdon High School girls' volleyball team, E2335 [19NO]

Huntington, NY: tribute to Taylor Finley Middle School for participation in E-Mail Our Troops Project, H2372 [26MR]

Huntsville, AL: opening of National Children's Advocacy Center facility, E1460 [11JY]

———tribute to Stone Middle School students that contributed to the book ``Reality Street'', E810 [30AP]

Hyatt, Jolene: National Education Association Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence nominee, E888 [7MY]

Ibrahim, Ahmed and Mohamed: separation of conjoined twins, H9486 [16OC]

Immigration: effects of multiculturalism and immigration on U.S. culture, H1390-H1393 [26FE], H2696 [2AP], H3442-H3447 [29AP], H8895-H8898 [24SE]

———provide benefits for legal immigrants under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, H483, H524 [13FE]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (H.R. 3361), E2106 [21OC]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary, E2282 [7NO]

———technical amendments (H.R. 2750), E1484 [15JY], E2282 [7NO]

Indiana: tribute to Northwest Indiana Alliance Basketball Team, E1739 [9SE]

Indiana State Teacher's Association: tribute to Crystal Apple Award recipients, E841 [1MY]

Indianapolis, IN: tribute to Bishop Chatard High School boys' basketball team, E623 [31MR]

———tribute to Pike High School boys' basketball team, E625 [31MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: allow parents to determine appropriate educational facilities for each child in consultation with the Individualized Family Service Plan team, H3527, H3528 [30AP]

———allow school personnel to discipline children with disabilities who violate a student code of conduct, H3476 [30AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 823), E264 [13FE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1094), H3480 [30AP], E387 [7MR]

———cap on attorneys' fees in special education placement lawsuits, H1621 [5MR]

———define a free public education as enabling disabled children to access the general curriculum, H3513, H3514 [30AP]

———define specific learning disability as a disorder due to a medically detectable and diagnosable physiological condition based on physical and scientific evidence, H3521, H3522 [30AP]

———determination of significant disproportionality relative to identification of children with disabilities, H3473, H3474 [30AP]

———ensure safe and drug-free learning environment for children with disabilities, H3525, H3526 [30AP]

———funding, H10429-H10434 [5NO]

———increase spending caps to adjust for inflation, H3513 [30AP]

———permit local school districts to issue vouchers to parents of disabled children in private schools for their child's specific special education needs, H3517-H3519 [30AP]

———permit States to design, develop, and implement customized educational programs for disabled students, H3476, H3477, H3514-H3517 [30AP]

———permit States to establish costs and risk-sharing funds, consortiums, and cooperatives to assist severly disabled students, H3511 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3457, H3466-H3532 [30AP], H5383 [16JN], E527 [20MR], E847, E848, E851 [1MY], E906, E921 [9MY], E947 [14MY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), consideration (H. Res. 206), H3458-H3466 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), corrections in engrossment, H3532 [30AP]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers, H3473, H3474, H3512 [30AP]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers (H.R. 464), E103, E104 [29JA]

———require students be diagnosed by physicians or persons certified by a State health board to determine eligibility for benefits, H3519, H3520 [30AP]

———require that any additional Federal funding be passed directly to the local level, H3526, H3527 [30AP]

———train school safety personnel and first responders to recognize autism spectrum disorders, H3528, H3529 [30AP]

———use of priority grants to establish training programs for the early and appropriate identification of children with disabilities, H3529, H3530 [30AP]

Infant of Prague Adoption Service: anniversary, E2001 [8OC]

Insurance: guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (H.R. 1205), E425 [11MR]

———require comprehensive coverage for childhood immunizations (H.R. 2095), E948 [14MY]

Iraq: tribute to Meijer, Inc., and United Parcel Service of America, Inc., for shipment of toys to Iraqi orphanages, E2300 [17NO]

———tribute to reopening of schools, H9038 [1OC]

IRS: corporate audit funding through reductions in earned income tax credit precertification compliance funding, H7913-H7918 [4SE], E1723 [5SE]

Jack, Kayleigh C.: GOPUSA.com, Inc., Young Patriots Essay Contest winner for Idaho, E690 [7AP]

Jacksonville, FL: Stanton College Preparatory School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1277 [17JN]

———tribute to Paxon High School, E1292 [18JN]

———tribute to Providence School boys' baseball team, E1264 [16JN]

Jersey City, NJ: tribute to Christian Children's Parade and Multicultural Festival, E1891 [25SE]

Johnsen, Samuel W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1107 [3JN]

Johnson County, KS: tribute to Volunteer Center of Johnson County Movers and Shakers honorees, E556 [24MR]

Jones, Cynthia: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, E792 [29AP]

Kagay, Bryant: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E302 [27FE]

Kansas: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, E377 [6MR]

Kaplan, Jim and Stacie: tribute on birth of child, E2525 [8DE]

Kawesch, Lance: Young Israel of Brookline (organization) honoree, E920 [9MY]

Kazakhstan: hosting of International Forum of Korean Youth Organizations, E883 [7MY]

Kennaley, Christopher R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E633 [1AP]

Kentucky: tribute to Pennyroyal Regional Academic All-Star Team nominees, E562 [25MR]

Kenya: fundraising benefit for HIV-positive children at the Nyumbani Orphanage, E1855 [23SE]

Kids Breakfast Club: anniversary, E560 [25MR]

Kientzy, Melanie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E351 [4MR]

Kilgore, Devon: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E352 [4MR]

Kimble, Brandon M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E305 [27FE]

Kimzey, Todd: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1499 [17JY]

Kinchelo, Michael: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2166 [30OC]

Klco, Daniel R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1697 [5SE]

Knoxville, TN: tribute to Farragut High School, Christian Academy of Knoxville, and Webb School of Knoxville State championship sports teams, E1513 [18JY]

Koselak, Jeremy: Colorado Association of Family and Children Agencies Educator of the Year Award recipient, E1525 [18JY]

Koszuro, Jane: Broward County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E181 [11FE]

Kruse, Charles E.: National Eagle Scout Association Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2235 [5NO]

La Mirada, CA: tribute to Girl All Stars softball team, E2119 [21OC]

Lancaster, PA: tribute to Firebird Pee Wee AA hockey team, E2474 [8DE]

LaSala, Dina: Illinois 6th Congressional District Essay Contest winner, E1259 [16JN]

Latino Youth Leadership Institute: tribute to Latino Youth Leadership Conference and Awards Dinner, E853 [1MY]

Laughlin, CO: tribute to contributions to Boys and Girls Clubs of the Colorado River, E2135 [28OC]

Laurel, MD: Oak Hill juvenile detention center funding, H7959 [5SE]

Law enforcement: improve investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases through Children Advocacy Centers, H3071 [10AP]

———prohibit agencies from imposing a waiting period for acceptance of reports on missing persons less than 21 years of age, H3073 [10AP]

———waive certain restrictions for grants awarded to hire or rehire career law enforcement officers under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program (H.R. 2943), E1644 [25JY]

Leadership Training Institute of America: tribute, E1752 [10SE]

League of United and Latin American Citizens: tribute to Monterey County, CA, Council 2055, E678 [3AP]

Leesburg, VA: anniversary of Loudoun Country Day School, E2005 [8OC]

Legislative program, H5639-H5642 [19JN]

Leslie, Carlin O.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E310 [27FE]

Levittown, NY: tribute to Jewish War Veterans East Meadow—Post No. 709 honorees, E690 [7AP]

Levy County, FL: tribute to Levy County 4-H Sports Shooting Team, E1697 [5SE]

Linder, Brittany: Longview, TX, Partners in Prevention (organization) Red Ribbon Week drug free essay contest winner, E299 [27FE]

———Longview Partners in Prevention (organization) essay contest winner, E147 [6FE]

Link, Ethan: YMCA Conference on National Affairs Youth Governor selectee, E1605 [25JY]

Lions Clubs: tribute to Liberty Day, H1447-H1451 [27FE]

Literature: provide vouchers for the purchase of educational books for children participating in the WIC program (H.R. 2795), E1531 [18JY]

Little, Jessica: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E282 [25FE]

Lockport, IL: tribute to Lockport High School football team, E2528 [8DE]

Long Beach, CA: Long Beach Unified School District recipient of Broad Foundation Broad Prize for Urban Education, E1977 [7OC]

Lorenz, Eric D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E990 [19MY]

Louisiana: tribute to ``What Makes America Great'' essay contest winners, E1075 [23MY]

Luethje, Travis A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2265 [6NO]

Lusby, MD: Patuxent High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1274 [17JN]

Macoubrie, Clinton P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E175 [7FE]

Maine, Scott: Fort Lauderdale (FL) Sun-Sentinel Class 6A-5A-4A Baseball Player of the Year award recipient, E1662 [25JY]

Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc.: anniversary, E689, E696 [7AP]

Malden, MA: tribute to Malden Catholic High School boys' baseball team, E2432 [23NO]

Manahawkin, NJ: tribute to Southern Regional High School roller hockey team, E1673 [3SE]

Manhattan, NY: anniversary of Public School 183, E2027 [10OC]

Manning, Bill and Tricia: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2165 [30OC]

Mansheim, James S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E865 [5MY]

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation: tribute to premature birth awareness, education, and research campaign, E91 [29JA]

Marion County, FL: Marion County Young Republicans recipient of National Federation of Young Republicans Young Republican Club of the Year award, E1533 [18JY]

Mariposa, CA: tribute to Mariposa Elementary School Gifted and Talented Education, (GATE) program, E1451 [11JY]

Marlin, Kimberly: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E283 [25FE]

Marriot, Michael W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E171 [7FE]

Mashaw, Bill: La Plata County Community Summit Coordinating Committee Community Builder Award recipient, E1207 [11JN]

Maumee, OH: anniversary of Kiwanis Club, E1915 [30SE]

McCall, Jesse D., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1790 [16SE]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (H.R. 672), H1355-H1356 [26FE]

McDonald, John: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E302 [27FE]

McDonough, James: Youth Crime Watch of America (organization) National Champion of Youth Award recipient, H63 [8JA]

McElroy, Lacey: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E320 [27FE]

McGowan, Ann: St. Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2326 [19NO]

McGraw-Hill Cos.: tribute to Harold W. McGraw, Jr., Prize in Education award recipients, E1852 [23SE]

McKee, Steven E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E863 [5MY]

McKenna, Elizabeth: San Mateo County, CA, Young Woman of Excellence Award recipient, E522 [19MR]

McLean County, IL: Dept. of HHS Communities Can! Community of Excellence Award recipient, E1203 [11JN]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (H.R. 1736), H9003 [30SE]

———expand coverage for uninsured children, H2462 [27MR]

Medicare: reimbursement for certain midwife services (H.R. 2980), E1634 [25JY]

Mental health: establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (H.R. 3243), E1968, E1969 [2OC]

———impact of sexual activity on mental health of teenagers, H4796 [3JN]

———increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research, and improve treatment, H1876 [13MR], H1925 [18MR], H3535 [30AP], H3997 [13MY], H4220 [19MY], H5383 [16JN], E54-E56 [8JA]

———increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (H.R. 1359), E521 [19MR]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school, H3457 [30AP]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (H.R. 1170), H1753 [12MR], H4382-H4387 [21MY], E432 [12MR]

———services (H.R. 81), H26 [7JA], H2457, H2461, H2462 [27MR]

Mercer, Sarah: Siemens Corp., American History Innovation Award recipient, E1772 [11SE]

Merrillville, IN: tribute to the Polish National Alliance, Silver Bell Club, Lodge 2365, E948 [14MY]

Mershon, Clark: Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E498 [18MR]

Meyer, Anthony: National Football League Community Quarterback Award recipient, E599 [27MR]

Meyer, David R.: Boy Scouts Venturing Silver Award recipient, E869 [6MY]

Miami, FL: tribute to Christopher Columbus High School baseball team, H4795 [3JN]

Michigan: tribute to LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalists, E945 [14MY]

Miller, Don: National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1704 [5SE]

Miller, Linda: Time Warner Cable Crystal Apple Award recipient, E1275 [17JN]

Miller, Robert, III: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1481 [15JY]

Mills, Matthew: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1352 [25JN]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of Siefert Elementary School, E1057 [22MY]

Minorities: health care issues, H3436 [29AP], H4971-H4975 [4JN], E1163 [5JN]

———improve health of minority individuals (H.R. 3459), H11362, H11367, H11504 [18NO], H11862-H11868 [20NO], E2268 [6NO]

Missing Children's Assistance Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1925), H4266-H4270 [20MY], E849 [1MY], E1042 [21MY]

Missouri: tribute to Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education Distinction in Performance Award recipients from the Northwest Missouri School Districts, E37 [8JA]

Mitchell, NC: tribute to Mitchell High School girls' basketball team, H2942 [9AP]

Monical Pizza Corp.: Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program Restaurant Neighbor Award finalist, E2498 [8DE]

Monroe, MI: tribute to St. Mary Catholic Central High School girls' volleyball team, E561 [25MR]

Montanez, Paula: Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1741 [9SE]

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

Moore, Ashleigh: search for missing child, H3410 [29AP]

Moore, Stephen J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E300 [27FE]

Moorpark, CA: tribute to Moorpark High School academic decathlon team, E848 [1MY]

Morality and ethics: impact of social ills on society, H9732-H9737 [20OC]

Morgan, Ashley: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E353 [4MR]

Mosaic (organization): tribute, E1338 [24JN]

Moses and Aaron Foundation: tribute to Special Fund for Children, E1607 [25JY]

Mother's Day: observance, H3959 [9MY], E899 [9MY]

Motor vehicles: require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses, H4161, H4162 [15MY]

———require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses (H.R. 1641), H3687 [7MY], E675 [3AP]

Myers, Joseph M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E637 [1AP]

Naperville, IL: tribute to Naperville Central High School girls' basketball team, H1696 [11MR]

National Adoption Month: observance, E2296 [14NO]

National Association of Town Watch: tribute to National Night Out program and support of the National Child Identification Program, E1553 [22JY], E1564 [23JY]

National Burn Awareness Week: observance, E174 [7FE]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding, H2409, H2410, H2414, H2416 [27MR], H3074 [10AP], H3410 [29AP], E550 [21MR]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 204), H3417-H3420 [29AP], E847 [1MY]

National Children's Museum: designate, E1916 [30SE]

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: observance of National Lobby Day, E382 [6MR], E409 [7MR]

National Day of Hope: observance, H2478 [31MR]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 86), H2942 [9AP]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, H9288 [8OC], H9487 [16OC], H9968 [28OC], E2200 [31OC]

National Education Week: observance, E2530 [8DE]

National Family Week: observance, E2222 [4NO]

National Girls and Women in Sports Day: observance, H278 [5FE]

National Hunger Awareness Day: observance, E1173 [9JN]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals and raise awareness and encourage education about safety on the Internet, E1404 [7JY]

National objectives: impact of cultural changes and influences, H5167-H5171 [10JN]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (H.R. 936), E304 [27FE]

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 57), H2325-H2327 [26MR], E159 [6FE], E595 [27MR]

National School Lunch Act: fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (S. 870), H4023, H4024 [14MY]

National School Lunch Week: observance, E2069 [17OC]

National School Nurse Day: observance, E903 [9MY]

National Suicide Awareness Week: observance, H3846, H3850-H3854 [8MY], E907 [9MY]

National Teacher Day: observance, E879 [6MY]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: repeal certain amendments (H.R. 237), H1779 [12MR], H1925 [18MR], H2100 [19MR], H2299 [25MR], H2913, H2914 [8AP], H3535 [30AP]

Nedrow, NY: tribute to Onondaga High School football team, E80 [28JA]

Negaunee, MI: tribute to Negaunee High School football team, E94 [29JA]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E256 [13FE]

———tribute to Trenton Central High School and Lawrence High School students participating in NJ/K12 Architects Build and Believe Program, E2496 [8DE]

New Mexico: tribute to Congressional Certificate of Merit award recipients, E904 [9MY]

New Orleans, LA: tribute to opening of Junior Achievement, Inc., Exchange City educational exhibit, E2333 [19NO]

New York, NY: tribute to Magen David Yeshiva boys' basketball team, H3056 [10AP]

Newark, NY: tribute to Newark High School girls' softball team, E1324 [23JN]

Newell, Rachel: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E354 [4MR]

Nigh, Veronica: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) scholarship recipient, E494 [18MR]

No Child Left Behind Act: funding, H6369 [9JY], H10083-H10090 [29OC]

———implementation, H8940 [25SE], E2152 [28OC]

———modify requirements on adequate yearly progress and assessments to allow more flexibility in measuring progress (H.R. 3049), H8022 [9SE]

———suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded (H.R. 2366), H5179 [11JN], H5474 [18JN], H5821 [25JN], H6469 [10JY], H7333 [23JY], E1170 [5JN]

———suspend certain penalties against schools that are not fully funded, H6564-H6568 [10JY]

North Brunswick, NJ: tribute to North Brunswick Township High School robotics team, E1098 [2JN]

North Cambrigde, MA: tribute to Matignon High School boys' basketball team, E502 [18MR]

Norton, Courtney: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization) Writing Contest Western Region winner, E1127 [4JN]

Nutrition: establish programs to promote increased consumption of milk in schools and to improve the nutrition and health of children (H.R. 3250), E2030 [10OC]

———reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (H.R. 3416), E2195 [31OC]

Oakland, CA: tribute to African American Education Task Force, E1088 [2JN]

Oceanside, NY: tribute to Oceanside High School, E560 [25MR]

Ohio: tribute to 9th Congressional District domestic violence shelters, E457 [13MR]

Okemos, MI: tribute to Edgewood Elementary School, E806 [30AP]

Older, Stephen: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2261 [6NO]

108th Congress: goals, H5 [7JA]

Operation Brave Kids (organization): tribute, E601 [27MR]

Orange, CT: tribute to girls' softball team, E1733 [9SE]

Osberg, Susan: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E532 [20MR]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Hillsides Home for Children, E1718 [5SE]

Pavlica, Robert: Intel Corp., Excellence in Teaching Award recipient, E2548 [8DE]

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

Pedersen, Charles M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E794 [29AP]

Penfield, NY: tribute to Penfield High School boys' soccer team, E77 [28JA]

Pepper, Andrew M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E275 [25FE]

Petcoff, Matthew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E635 [1AP]

Pharmaceuticals: improve safety and efficacy for children, H11570 [19NO]

Phillips, Marcus W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2312 [17NO]

Phoenix, AZ: tribute to Thomas J. Pappas School for the Homeless, H4172 [15MY]

Physicians Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: tribute, E93 [29JA]

Pierce, Daniel W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E393 [7MR]

Pilot Mountain, NC: tribute to East Surry Little League girls' fast pitch softball team, E1755 [10SE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: tribute to leaders of the Eastern Region Executive Committee, E555 [24MR]

Pleasanton, CA: tribute to Pleasanton Rage girls' soccer team, E744 [11AP]

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

Polo, MO: tribute to Polo High School marching band, E893 [9MY]

Pontiac, MI: tribute to Pontiac Northern High School robotics team, E1097 [2JN]

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

Portland, OR: Franklin High School recipient of Unisys Corp., and the American Association for the Advancement of Science Online Science Education Award, E1040 [21MY]

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (H. Con. Res. 185), E1006 [21MY]

Potts, Daniel: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E532 [20MR]

Price, Anthony: Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc., National Champion for Computer Applications award recipient, E1875 [24SE]

Project Pride, Inc.: tribute, E1911 [29SE]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: clarify certain volunteer liability (S. 1280), H7177 [21JY]

Protenic, Joe P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E303 [27FE]

Public buildings: implement Code Adam child safety alert program in Federal buildings, H2428, H2429 [27MR]

———require that certain procedures are followed in Federal buildings when a child is reported missing (H.R. 1263), E1070 [23MY]

Public welfare programs: abstinence-only sex education programs funding, H483, H484, H485, H486 [13FE], E263 [13FE]

———extend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and certain tax and trade programs (H.R. 3146), H8815-H8819 [24SE]

———extend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and certain tax and trade programs (H.R. 3146), Senate amendment, H9008-H9011 [30SE]

———extend waivers for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and give States the flexibility to implement alternative welfare programs, H9009, H9010 [30SE]

———increase child care programs funding, H550, H551 [13FE], E379 [6MR]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, E1230 [11JN]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 2350), H5185-H5190 [11JN], E1254 [13JN]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H396, H440, H441 [12FE], H471-H552 [13FE], H5185 [11JN], H8816-H8819 [24SE], E188 [12FE], E278 [25FE], E379 [6MR]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), amendment process, H315 [5FE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 69), H465-H471 [13FE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), motion to recommit, H550, H551 [13FE]

———temporarily extend waivers granted to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 1438), E563 [25MR]

———Transitional Medical Assistance Program funding, H486 [13FE]

Pulaski, TN: tribute to Giles County High School boys' basketball team, E707 [8AP]

Qwest Communications International Inc.: tribute to participation in AMBER Alert communications plan, E1733 [9SE]

Raine, Elizabeth: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E284 [25FE]

Razon, Nora: San Mateo County, CA, Young Woman of Excellence Award recipient, E521 [19MR]

Rector, Gil: Missouri State Hall of Fame inductee, E65 [27JA]

Red Ribbon Week: support goals, H10136 [30OC]

Redford, MI: tribute to Bishop Borgess High School science class, H418 [12FE]

Reedy, Thomas M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2263 [6NO]

Registers of Wills & Clerks of Orphans' Court Association of Pennsylvania: tribute to conference, E1540 [18JY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H5412 [17JN]

Reyes, Matthew I.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E312 [27FE]

Richards, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2082 [17OC]

Richmond, TX: tribute to Lamar Little League All-Stars, H8227 [16SE]

Roads and highways: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (H.R. 1107), E380 [6MR]

Robinson, (Sugar) Ray: tribute (H. Res. 115), E341 [27FE]

Rochester, MN: tribute to Rochester A's American Legion baseball team, H8196 [10SE]

Rochester, NY: tribute to Aquinas High School football team, E246 [13FE]

Rockstar Games: condemn racist and stereotyped images used in ``Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'' video game, H12752 [8DE], E2524 [8DE]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (H. Res. 111), H1484-H1487 [4MR]

Romero, Christepher: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E881 [7MY]

Ross, Nathan: National Youth Leadership Forum on Technology participant, E1530 [18JY]

Roth, Cody E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E304 [27FE]

Ruckert, Ashley: Louisiana high school all-star volleyball match outstanding player honoree, E1662 [25JY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1925), H4266-H4270 [20MY], E849 [1MY], E1042 [21MY]

Rural areas: effects of unfunded Federal mandates on education, H2314 [26MR]

Safety: protection initiatives, H26 [7JA]

Salem, OR: tribute to South Salem High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, E1956 [2OC]

Salina, KS: tribute to Sacred Heart Senior High School wind symphony and jazz band, E393 [7MR]

Sampsell, Patrick T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2309 [17NO]

San Agustin, Joycel: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1493 [17JY]

San Antonio, TX: tribute to Fenley-Flanders Elementary School third grade class for performance on Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test, E828 [1MY]

San Francisco, CA: tribute to Discovery Creek Children's Museum debut of Rolling Rainforest classroom, E1714 [5SE]

San Mateo County, CA: anniversary of Boys and Girls Club of North San Mateo County, CA, E75 [28JA]

Santa Ana, CA: tribute to Orange County High School of the Arts fundraising efforts, E632 [1AP]

Santa Cruz, CA: tribute to Children's Learning Museum, E1434 [9JY]

Saudi Arabia: human rights violations, H5449 [17JN]

Saugerties, NY: tribute to Cahill Elementary School students for creation of a peace quilt, E1341 [24JN]

Saugus, MA: tribute to Little League baseball team, E1704 [5SE]

Schools: disseminate information on irradiated foods used in school lunch programs and ensure that school districts, parents, and students retain option of traditional, non-irradiated foods (H.R. 3120), E1836 [17SE]

———enhance safety, H6564 [10JY]

———ensure safety of meals served under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (H.R. 1551), E638 [1AP]

———establish an information clearinghouse to increase public access to defibrillation (H.R. 389), H1756-H1758 [12MR]

———provide a model for school districts based on experience of the District of Columbia in establishing fully accountable public alternatives to traditional public schools (H.R. 2669), E1425 [8JY]

———provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (H.R. 1202), E434 [12MR]

Schuchert, Sharon: Dept. of HHS Adoption Excellence Award recipient, E2234 [5NO]

Secret Service: authorize to provide forensic and investigative support to local law enforcement and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, H2427, H2428 [27MR], H3062 [10AP]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (H. Con. Res. 288), H11527-H11529 [19NO], E2333 [19NO], E2385 [21NO]

Shannon, Ryan: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E964 [15MY]

Share and Care Foundation: tribute, E1379 [27JN]

Shawnee, KS: tribute to Shawnee Mission Northwest High School boys' and girls' cross country teams, E2273 [7NO]

Shinn, Phillip G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E634 [1AP]

Simonelli, Ann: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E532 [20MR]

Sims, William B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E308 [27FE]

Singh, Rohan: Junior Achievement Inc., Student Entrepreneuer of the Year award recipient, E2283 [7NO]

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (H.R. 3099), E1813 [16SE]

Smart, Elizabeth: return of abducted child, H1816, H1882 [13MR], E467 [13MR]

Smith, Mary: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1240 [13JN]

Smith, Stephanie: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E970 [15MY]

Snyder, Kyle D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2310 [17NO]

Social Security: extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), H7715 [25JY], E1648 [25JY], E1702 [5SE]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), technical corrections (H.R. 3288), H9703 [20OC], E2110, E2111 [21OC]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 531), H6006, H6007 [26JN]

———Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program funding, H2580 [1AP]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (H.R. 515), E120 [31JA]

Soendker, Jenna: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E287 [26FE]

Sofer, Gideon: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Jersey, E1197 [11JN]

Sonora, CA: anniversary of Sonora High School, E1847 [22SE]

South Bend, IN: tribute to St. Joseph High School boys' and girls' soccer teams, E2274 [7NO]

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

South Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Kiwanis Club, E2500 [8DE]

Spanos, Alex: STARBRIGHT Foundation Heart of Gold Award recipient, E2160 [30OC]

Special Children, Inc.: anniversary, E218 [13FE]

Spiegel, Bobby: Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1743 [9SE]

Spinola, Tess: San Francisco, CA, DAV Auxiliary State Essay Contest winner, E1707 [5SE]

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

Springhill, FL: anniversary of Wider Horizons School, E495 [18MR]

St. Clairsville, OH: tribute to Pied Piper Nursery, H4880 [4JN]

St. Joseph Ballet Co.: President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Coming Up Taller award recipient, H10461 [6NO]

St. Louis, MO: Children's Hospital inclusion in Child Magazine (publication) ``Best Children's Hospitals'' list, E245 [13FE]

———Commons Lane Elementary School recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1055 [22MY]

———Conway Elementary School recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1057 [22MY]

———Kennard Classical Junior Academy recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1038 [21MY]

———Pierre Laclede Elmentary School recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1038 [21MY]

Stafford, Andrew: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2164 [30OC]

Stanford University: tribute to Youth Conference on Asian and Pacific Islanders' Health, E2184 [31OC]

Stanley, Grant: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2027 [10OC]

States: reform child welfare systems, E24 [8JA]

———reform foster care systems, H11125 [7NO]

Steele, Robert and Marguerite: National Parents' Day Council Excellence in Parenting Award recipients, E1583 [24JY]

Stein, Emily: Young Israel of Brookline (organization) honoree, E920 [9MY]

Stephenson, Ben: Colorado Association of School Executives Colorado Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, E2324 [19NO]

Stroup, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2455 [25NO]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute, E200 [12FE]

———tribute (H. Res. 107), H3415-H3417 [29AP]

Suffolk County, NY: tribute to school psychologists, E2289 [10NO]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, H4120-H4127 [14MY]

———decision on computer generated child pornography, H3064 [10AP]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit, H4757-H4761 [2JN], H4792, H4793, H4795, H4796, H4797, H4845-H4847, H4850-H4857, H4860, H4861 [3JN], H4881, H4882, H4883, H4915, H4954, H4956-H4964 [4JN], H4983, H4984, H4985, H5033 [5JN], H5063-H5067, H5071, H5074 [9JN]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (H.R. 2325), H5096 [10JN], E1164 [5JN]

———allow credits for dependents within a household (H.R. 181), H1520 [5MR]

———application of the earned income tax credit, H3750 [7MY]

———change calculation and simplify administration of the earned income tax credit (H.R. 1782), E778 [12AP]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (H.R. 717), H9286 [8OC], E224 [13FE]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 615), E158 [6FE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5091, H5093, H5096, H5098, H5099, H5130-H5134, H5160 [10JN], H5179, H5191-H5197, H5243, H5246, H5247, H5253 [11JN], H5270, H5317-H5342, H5346 [12JN], H5432-H5437, H5441, H5445 [17JN], H5477-H5491 [18JN], H5555, H5557-H5562, H5590, H5591, H5594 [19JN], H5686, H5690 [23JN], H5822, H5910 [25JN], H6468 [10JY], H6826-H6834 [15JY], H6985-H6990 [16JY], H7107-H7112 [17JY], H7158, H7162 [18JY], H7320-H7326 [22JY], H7444-H7449 [23JY], H7621, H7622-H7630 [25JY], H7931-H7936 [4SE], H7996-H8001 [5SE], H8178-H8182 [10SE], H8354, H8359-H8361 [17SE], H8930-H8935 [25SE], H9067-H9073 [1OC], H9346-H9349 [8OC], H9784-H9787 [21OC], H10434-H10438 [5NO], E1202, E1211 [11JN], E1263 [16JN], E1280 [17JN], E1293 [18JN]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (H.R. 2286), H4859 [3JN], H4986-H4996, H5012-H5020, H5032, H5040 [5JN], H5057-H5061 [9JN], H5092, H5094, H5098, H5161 [10JN], H5178 [11JN], E1100 [2JN], E1168 [5JN]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (H.R. 2286), unanimous-consent request, H4803, H4811 [3JN]

———provide assistance with elementary and secondary educational costs to parents of disabled children (H.R. 1575), H3478 [30AP], E648 [2AP]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 499), E113 [29JA]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 612), E155 [6FE], E1927 [30SE]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school personnel (H.R. 614), H2652 [2AP], E156 [6FE]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school teachers (H.R. 613), H2652 [2AP], E156 [6FE]

———restructure and simplify the income tax system to benefit families, H1478 [4MR]

———simplify Internal Revenue Code through revenue neutral proposals (H.R. 1939), E851 [1MY]

———treatment of employer contributions to college tuition plans and education savings accounts (H.R. 3318), E2067 [16OC]

Taylor, Cathy Moss: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1243 [13JN]

Teeter, James R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2308 [17NO]

Telgemeier, Katie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E314 [27FE]

Tensas Reunion, Inc.: tribute, E1489 [15JY]

Teresa, Donna: Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. Anne Richardson Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E2376 [21NO]

Territories: eligibility for supplemental, contingency, and child care block grant programs funding, H528 [13FE]

Thistlethwaite, Christopher P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E174 [7FE]

Thomasville, NC: tribute to Thomasville High School girls' basketball team, E564 [25MR]

Thompson, Drew Q.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2469 [8DE]

Thornton Sisters Foundation, Inc.: anniversary, E1188 [10JN]

Tilly, Heidi: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E315 [27FE]

Tomlin, Katherine: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E317 [27FE]

Toomey, Amanda: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E322 [27FE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2620), H10281-H10288 [4NO], E1383, E1384 [27JN], E2233 [5NO]

Tritco, Tiffany: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E318 [27FE]

Truth in Domain Names Act: first prosecution for violations, H7844 [4SE]

Tuberville, Amanda: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1237 [13JN]

Tucson, AZ: tribute to Sunnyside High School football team, E2525 [8DE]

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc.: request to market certain tobacco products as less harmful than cigarettes, E1145 [5JN]

U.S.-Japan Maritime Youth Exchange Program: tribute, E1553 [22JY]

University of Colorado: tribute to Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, E2077 [17OC]

Urban, Jane: Illinois 6th Congressional District Essay Contest winner, E1259 [16JN]

Vanecek, Matthew A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E306 [27FE]

Varona, Aleida: Dept. of HHS Office of Child Support Enforcement Achievement Beyond the Call of Duty Award recipient, E1743 [9SE]

Vezin, Chad: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1354 [25JN]

Virella, Miguel: Latino American Committee of Monmouth County, Inc., award recipient, E2071 [17OC]

Visa International Service Association (VISA): tribute to monitoring system that tracks Internet sites dealing in child pornography, E528 [20MR]

Vista, CA: anniversary of Vista National Little League, E647 [2AP]

———tribute to Rancho Buena Vista High School marching band, E89 [28JA]

Vulgamott, Kyle E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2479 [8DE]

Vyas, Kavi: California Interscholastic Federation Spirit of Sport Award recipient, H332 [11FE]

Waldorf, MD: Thomas Stone High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1275 [17JN]

———tribute to Big League Softball team, E2037 [15OC]

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: tribute to retail chain for encouraging family-friendly environment by covering certain magazine covers, H5177 [11JN]

Warren, AR: tribute to Warren High School football team, E824 [1MY]

Waterloo, NY: tribute to St. Mary's School students, E1247 [13JN]

Watson, Donald D.: Hinsdale, IL, Hinsdale Central High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1825 [17SE]

Weaver, Jonathan H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E989 [19MY]

Webster, NY: tribute to Schroeder High School football team, E242 [13FE]

Wehling, Jessica: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E231 [13FE]

Weirton, WV: tribute to Watching Its Neighborhood Kids program, E2406 [22NO]

Wells, Sabrina: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E323 [27FE]

Wendel, Ben: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1498 [17JY]

West Hempstead, NY: tribute to West Hempstead High School, E1784 [15SE]

Western Kentucky University: tribute to William E. Biven Forensic Society, E904 [9MY]

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

WHYI-Radio (Miramar, FL): tribute to charity efforts for Here's Help, Inc., youth drug and alcohol treatment facility, H2941 [9AP]

Williams, Aaron S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2478 [8DE]

Wilmington, DE: tribute to Little League baseball team, E1690 [4SE]

Wilson, Jessica: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E946 [14MY]

Witte, Maria: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E838 [1MY]

Wolfforth, TX: tribute to Frenship Junior High School cheerleaders, E95 [29JA]

Women: programs funding, H9594 [16OC]

———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (H.R. 3350), E2098 [20OC]

Wood: establish prohibitions and requirements relating to arsenic-treated wood (H.R. 3629), E2449 [23NO]

Wood, Sean A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E389 [7MR]

Woodbury, MN: tribute to Woodbury High School girls' basketball team, E625 [31MR]

Wright, Dustin J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E632 [1AP]

Yeadon, Alan and Kristine: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1917 [30SE]

YMCA: tribute to Youth Governor's Conference, E1305 [19JN]

Yosemite National Park: provide adequate school facilities (H.R. 620), H2287, H2288 [25MR], E142 [6FE]

Youth Pride Day: observance, E782 [12AP]

YouthBuild USA (organization): tribute, E1735 [9SE]

Remarks in Senate

Adamsville, AL: tribute to Adamsville Elementary School for participation in the Center for Civic Education We the People—Project Citizen program, S12369 [2OC]

Advertising: provide assistance to States and nongovernmental entities to initiate public awareness and outreach campaigns to reduce teenage pregnancies (S. 1956), S15981 [25NO]

Afghanistan: landmine awareness program funding, S13370 [28OC]

———protect women's rights and health, S1454 [23JA]

———women's programs funding, S12803 [17OC]

Agathen, Taylor: Jim Claypool Conservation Art Contest winner, S3803 [17MR]

Alliance for Justice: tribute to Coaches Against Gun Violence, S11154 [5SE]

American Automobile Association: School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipients, S5940 [8MY]

American Dental Association: commend Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering time to provide needed dental care (S. Res. 182), S8445 [24JN]

American Education Week: designate (S. Res. 272), S15509 [21NO]

American Immigration Lawyers Association: tribute to Celebrate America creative writing contest winners, S8118 [18JN]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents, S6839 [21MY], S7280-S7283 [4JN]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (S. 922), S5337, S5380-S5383 [11AP]

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

———prohibit concurrent deployment to combat zones of both military spouses or families with minor children (S. 687), S4287 [21MR]

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

———provide grants for cost of child care services provided to dependents of military personnel called to active duty (S. 864), S5189 [10AP]

Army: tribute to 101st Airborne Division, S14857 [12NO]

BIA: issue school construction funding bonds (S. 594), S3517 [11MR]

———Tribal School Construction Demonstration Program funding, S1444 [23JA]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saginaw Bay Area, Inc.: anniversary, S10610 [31JY]

Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship Foundation: Millennium Scholars Program award recipients, S9044 [8JY]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (S. 286), S1888, S1889 [4FE], S12443 [3OC], S14459-S14461 [11NO]

Blanchard, Sonide: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S6850 [21MY]

Bowles, Matt: 4-H Award for Excellence recipient for Kentucky, S7230 [3JN]

Bridgewater, VA: tribute to Bridgewater Junior League All-Stars baseball team, S16113 [9DE]

Budget: reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to child care funding, S4351 [25MR]

Burchard, John and Sara: Kids on the Block-Vermont (organization) Puppets' Choice Award recipient, S4953 [8AP]

Burma: human rights violations, S3082 [4MR], S4953 [8AP]

Business and industry: eliminate incentives to move operations abroad, enforce antidumping and trade laws, prohibit commerce in products made with child labor, and extend Buy American Act provisions (S. 592), S3516 [11MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 53), S5978 [8MY]

Carrollton, KY: anniversary of school bus crash (S. Res. 143), S6264 [14MY]

Cedar Rapids, IA: anniversary of Workplace Learning Connection project, S13511 [29OC]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: National Immunization Program funding, S11231, S11232 [9SE], S11272 [10SE]

———Vaccines for Children Program funding, S11335, S11336 [10SE]

Child Abuse Prevention Month: observance, S5475 [29AP]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: reauthorize and improve early learning opportunities and school preparedness (S. 880), star print, S5436 [28AP]

Clark, Rossi K.: Kentucky Association for Gifted Education and National Association for Gifted Children Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award recipient, S4896 [7AP]

Close Up Foundation: funding, S11331 [10SE]

Colleges and universities: improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (S. 1793), S13383-S13386, S13406 [28OC]

———promote financial education, S10609 [31JY]

———provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (S. 620), S3737 [13MR]

Collins, Jessica: Kentucky Association of Future Farmers of America Award recipient, S7715 [11JN]

Colquitt County, GA: tribute to Colquitt County High School boys' baseball team, S7925 [16JN]

Community Corps: establish (S. 1219), S7625 [10JN]

Compact of Free Association: education funding, S14222-S14225 [6NO]

Computers: criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail, S13028-S13032, S13042 [22OC], S14172 [6NO]

———criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail (S. 1293), S8238-S8241 [19JN]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements, S9622 [21JY]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (S. 1327), S8562 [25JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 108th Congress, S16154-S16157 [9DE]

Congressional Award Program: funding, S14939 [17NO]

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute: tribute to Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S12271, S12272 [1OC]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, S11559 [16SE]

———tribute, S16101, S16102 [9DE]

Copyrights: promote effective enforcement, S16157 [9DE]

———promote effective enforcement (S. 1933), S15573 [22NO]

Courts: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (S. 399), S2473 [13FE]

———restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (S. 1086), S6711, S6713 [20MY], S9115 [9JY]

Craig, Stephanie and Michael: tribute to birth of child, S1732 [29JA]

Crime: application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse, S5114-S5125, S5130-S5135, S5137, S5154 [10AP]

———assist law enforcement in efforts to recover missing children and clarify standards for State sex offender registration programs (S. 1102), S6867-S6869 [21MY]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), S236-S245 [13JA], S2573-S2590 [24FE], S3496 [11MR], S4872 [3AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), conference report, S5113-S5135, S5137-S5157 [10AP], S5334 [11AP], S5768 [6MY]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S5112 [10AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), unanimous-consent agreement, S2500 [13FE]

———eliminate statute of limitations for child abduction and sex crimes, register child pornographers as sex offenders, and establish a grant program in support of AMBER Alert communications plans (S. 810), S5053 [9AP]

———enhance Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting crimes of violence against children (S. 1123), S7007-S7010 [22MY]

———enhance national efforts to investigate, prosecute, and prevent crimes against children by increasing investigatory tools, criminal penalties, and resources and extending existing laws (S. 644), S3889-S3891 [18MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, S5114-S5116, S5129, S5132, S5137 [10AP], S5334 [11AP], S5768 [6MY]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), S155 [9JA], S1234-S1238 [21JA], S3715 [13MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), unanimous-consent agreement, S1166 [17JA], S1229 [21JA]

———extend maximum term of supervised release for sex offenders to life (S. 807), S4908 [7AP]

———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (S. 1194), S7483-S7488 [5JN], S13317-S13322 [27OC], S13373 [28OC]

———prevent child abduction, S5129, S5132 [10AP]

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

———protect from exploitive child modeling (S. 404), S2479 [13FE]

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

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

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

———reduce criminal gang activities (S. 1735), S12616-S12619 [15OC]

Dada, Jamil: Boy Scouts Five Nations District Distinguished Citizen Good Scout of the Year Award recipient, S4160 [20MR]

Danville/Boyle, KY, County Chamber of Commerce: Afterschool Alliance (organization) Afterschool Community Champion Award recipient, S6621 [19MY]

Delaware Mentoring Council: tribute, S1866 [4FE]

Denver, CO: tribute to Colorado Storm Royal soccer team, S11344 [10SE]

———tribute to Whiz Kids volunteer program for underprivileged and underachieving students, S8224 [19JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: develop and expand outreach programs for children in rural areas, S1436 [23JA]

———International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding, S14150 [6NO]

———nutrition programs funding, S1436-S1438 [23JA], S4413 [26MR], S14013 [5NO]

———prohibit the purchase of chickens treated with fluoroquinolone for school nutrition programs, S14144 [6NO]

———Team Nutrition Program funding, S14104-S14106 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (S. 647), S3895 [18MR], S3995 [19MR], S5722 [5MY]

Dept. of Education: establish Freedom's Answer Project to engage students in election process, S12185 [30SE]

———Hispanic education programs funding, S10992-S11003 [3SE], S11149 [5SE], S11299, S11324-S11327 [10SE]

———Impact Aid Program funding, S4409, S4410 [26MR], S11010-S11012, S11017 [3SE]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 1412), S10866 [31JY]

———Rural Education Achievement Program funding, S11078-S11081, S11086 [4SE]

———teacher quality programs funding, S11290, S11302 [10SE]

———21st Century Community Learning Centers Program funding, S11291, S11292, S11302, S11303 [10SE]

Dept. of HHS: collect and disseminate information on quality child care, develop child care training infrastructure, and establish small business child care grant program (S. 389), S2465 [13FE], S2714 [25FE]

———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (S. 1068), S6509, S6511 [15MY]

———Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program funding, S11282-S11285, S11294 [10SE]

———provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (S. 1008), S5861 [7MY]

———Steps to a Healthier U.S. Initiative funding, S11335 [10SE]

Dept. of Justice: community oriented policing services program funding, S12187 [30SE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations, S13352-S13356 [28OC]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 790), S4843 [3AP]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9086, S9095-S9111 [9JY], S9162-S9184, S9186-S9215 [10JY], S10603 [31JY]

———establish an Office of Intercountry Adoptions and reform U.S. laws governing intercountry adoptions (S. 1934), S15647-S15652 [23NO]

———tribute to Cultural Bridges Program, S10258 [30JY]

———U.S. and Islamic youth student exchange program funding, S9208 [10JY]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy, S4701 [2AP]

———tribute to Metro Detroit Youth Day, S9047 [8JY]

Detroit Neighborhood Services Organization: tribute to Youth Initiatives Project for efforts to combat drug use and gun violence, S1799 [30JA]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (S. Res. 111), S5393, S5394 [11AP]

———observance, S5535 [30AP]

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act: enforcement funding, S14011 [5NO], S14151 [6NO], S15960 [25NO]

Disabled: coordinate efforts in collecting and analyzing data on the incidence and prevalence of developmental disabilities (S. 1226), S7633 [10JN]

Diseases: develop and provide information on bacterial meningitis and the availability and effectiveness of vaccinations (S. 583), S3418 [10MR]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries, S10963-S10966 [2SE], S11021-S11023 [3SE], S11076 [4SE], S11215, S11218-S11223, S11225 [9SE], S11300-S11302 [10SE], S11410 [11SE], S11712-S11715 [18SE]

———international mother-to-child HIV/AIDS transmission prevention activities funding, S11102, S11105 [4SE], S11330, S11331 [10SE]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (S. Con. Res. 75), S13149 [23OC]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children, S6481, S6488 [15MY]

District of Columbia: cap on attorneys' fees in special education placement lawsuits, S1445 [23JA]

———education funding, S11887-S11890 [24SE], S12036, S12051 [26SE], S12108-S12110 [29SE], S12166 [30SE]

———improve foster care system, S11885-S11887 [24SE], S12108 [29SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S11150, S11151 [5SE], S11181 [8SE], S11887-S11890 [24SE], S11938, S11943-S11957, S11971-S11978 [25SE], S12027, S12028, S12031-S12037, S12042-S12045, S12051 [26SE], S12108-S12110, S12115-S12121, S12123-S12125 [29SE], S12165-S12171, S12173-S12176 [30SE], S12442 [3OC], S15021 [18NO]

Drugs: prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance, S10606-S10608 [31JY]

———prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance (S. 226), S1677-S1679 [28JA]

Duchenne MD Awareness Week: observance, S2183 [11FE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (S. 1931), S15573 [22NO]

Education: afterschool programs funding, S4408 [26MR], S11281, S11293, S11294 [10SE]

———clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (S. 1562), S10912 [1AU]

———condition the implementation of assessment procedures relative to the Head Start National Reporting System on Child Outcomes (S. 1620), S11570 [16SE]

———disadvantaged student programs funding, S10944-S10948, S10952-S10957 [2SE], S11000, S11006-S11009, S11018-S11020 [3SE], S11053 [4SE], S11175-S11178, S11180 [8SE], S11209-S11212, S11214, S11223-S11225 [9SE]

———establish a program to assist States in including at least one year of early education preceding kindergarten (S. 197), S1153 [17JA]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S3038-S3046 [4MR], S8216-S8219 [19JN], S8261-S8263 [20JN], S8714 [26JN]

———establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (S. 1198), S7491 [5JN]

———establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (S. 1419), S9499 [16JY]

———expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (S. 405), S2480 [13FE]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (S. 140), S204, S205 [10JA]

———funding, S91-S96, S100, S101 [9JA], S193-S195 [10JA], S214 [13JA], S256 [14JA], S330, S345-S347 [15JA], S1024-S1048 [16JA], S1643, S1646, S1658 [28JA], S2282 [12FE], S2881 [27FE], S3121 [5MR], S3787 [17MR], S3940, S3956-S3964 [19MR], S4358, S4365 [25MR], S8355, S8356 [23JN], S8856 [27JN], S10959, S10962 [2SE], S11021 [3SE], S11072 [4SE], S14298 [10NO]

———Head Start Program and afterschool programs funding, S4344-S4347 [25MR]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (S. 18), S38 [7JA], S134-S136 [9JA], S1966 [5FE]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (S. 291), S1899 [4FE]

———increase teacher familiarity with the educational needs of gifted and talented students (S. 1638), S11754 [22SE]

———make grants to States for preschool and general education activities in elementary and secondary schools, S4343 [25MR]

———mentoring programs funding, S11336, S11337 [10SE]

———national policy to improve system, S2282 [12FE], S9946 [25JY]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (S. Res. 153), S7055, S7056 [22MY]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (S. 501), S3032 [3MR], S11754 [22SE]

———provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (S. 407), S2480 [13FE]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (S. 409), S2480 [13FE]

———provide personnel preparation, enhanced support and training for beginning special educators, and professional development of special educators, general educators, and early intervention personnel (S. 608), S3626 [12MR]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (S. Res. 40), S1839 [30JA]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers and make mediation mandatory for all legal disputes relative to individualized education programs (S. 626), S3744 [13MR]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S5850 [7MY]

———voucher program to provide school choice (S. 1551), S10683 [31JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (S. 777), S4827 [3AP]

———permit certain States and local educational agencies to obtain waivers of student testing requirements (S. 956), S5600 [30AP], S15275-S15277 [20NO]

———specify the purposes for which certain Title I funds may be used (S. 1372), S9050 [8JY]

———transfer surplus Dept. of Education funding to Title I accounts, S9218 [10JY]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), S14920, S14921 [12NO]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), insert S. 1627 language in lieu, S14919 [12NO]

Eureka, SD: tribute to National Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship recipients, S8431 [24JN]

Evans, Ruth: Kentucky Cabinet for Families and Children Excellence in Service award recipient, S7537 [9JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (S. 974), S5666 [1MY]

Fairfax, VT: anniversary of Bellows Free Academy, S14963 [17NO]

Families and domestic relations: increase child support money to families leaving welfare and improve assignment, distribution and collection of certain child support (S. 669), S4156 [20MR]

———increase the availability, affordability, and quality of child care (S. 668), S4018 [19MR]

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

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

———promote adoption of children with special needs (S. 862), S5188 [10AP]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments and provide incentives for the adoption of older children (S. 1439), S9712 [22JY]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (H.R. 3182), S14859, S14860 [12NO]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (S. 1686), S12195-S12197 [30SE]

———recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (S. Res. 52), S2223 [11FE], S4453 [26MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to employees whose spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation, S12592, S12593 [15OC]

———allow leave to employees whose spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation (S. 683), S4280 [21MR]

Father's Day: observance, S7871-S7873, S7903 [13JN]

FCC: protect children from indecent programming through enforcement of laws, investigation of complaints, and sanctioning of broadcast violators (S. Res. 283), S16213 [9DE]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (S. 650), S3897 [18MR], S9811-S9819 [23JY]

———review safety of dietary supplements containing ephedrine, S14002 [5NO]

Financial education: promote (S. 1181), S7389 [4JN]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (S. Res. 48), S2015 [5FE], S4453 [26MR]

Firearms: gun control, S1137 [17JA]

———prevent children from having access to firearms, S1462 [23JA], S4508 [27MR]

———require provision of a child safety lock in connection with the transfer of a handgun (S. 866), S5191 [10AP]

———State gun safety laws, S1137 [17JA]

First Tee (organization): tribute to programs that provide young people an opportunity to develop through golf and character education (S. Res. 17), S206 [10JA]

Food: reauthorize certain school lunch and child nutrition programs (H.R. 3232), S14221 [6NO]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9087-S9111 [9JY], S9162-S9184, S9186-S9215 [10JY], S13352-S13356 [28OC]

———ensure that women and children have access to basic protection and assistance services in complex humanitarian emergencies, S13358-S13360 [28OC]

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

———make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (S. 1001), S5779 [6MY]

Foreign countries: democracy and civil education programs funding, S1136 [17JA]

FTC: compensate persons who assist in identifying violators of unsolicited commercial e-mail laws and require subject lines of unsolicited commercial e-mail include an identifier, S13040, S13041 [22OC]

———regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (S. 1170), S7244 [3JN]

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc.: tribute, S2451 [13FE]

Government regulations: prohibit sales of products such as dietary supplements containing ephedra or ephedrine alkaloids, S2511-S2513 [14FE], S2674-S2676 [25FE]

Greenville, SC: tribute to Greenville Hospital System Children's Hospital, S4374 [25MR]

Grundy Center, IA: P.E.4LIFE (organization) Community Achievement Award recipient and selection as site for second P.E.4LIFE Institute, S6066 [13MY]

Hatlen, Kaaren: American Automobile Association National School Safety Patroller of the Year award recipient, S5940 [8MY]

Hazardous substances: poison control centers funding, S11101, S11105 [4SE]

———provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (S. 686), S4286 [21MR], S8316, S8317 [20JN], S16201 [9DE]

Head Start Program: designate certain Head Start centers as Centers of Excellence in Early Childhood (S. 1474), S10062 [28JY]

———funding, S9325 [14JY], S11054 [4SE], S11226, S11227 [9SE]

———improve provisions relating to updating population data (S. 1593), S11247 [9SE]

———increase reservation of funds for programs for low-income families with very young children (S. 1444), S9736 [22JY]

———reauthorize and improve (S. 1483), S10145-S10149 [29JY]

———require parental consent for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations (S. 1699), S12293 [1OC]

Health: access of disadvantaged children to dental services (S. 1142), S7137-S7139 [23MY]

———ensure that children at highest risk for asthma, vision, hearing, and other health problems are identified and treated (S. 1004), S5786 [6MY]

———improve palliative and end-of-life care provided to children with life-threatening conditions (S. 1629), S11680-S11682 [17SE]

———modify the rules for redistribution and extended availability of funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program, S1384-S1386 [23JA], S1510-S1512 [28JA]

———prevent childhood obesity, S8295 [20JN]

———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (S. 371), S2356-S2358 [12FE]

———State Children's Health Insurance Program funding, S6444 [15MY]

Health care facilities: children's hospitals graduate medical education funding, S4370 [25MR], S11100, S11105 [4SE], S11331 [10SE]

Hendricks, John: Dept. of Agriculture Risk Management Agency Future Farmers of America writing contest winner, S5339 [11AP]

Hiawassee, GA: tribute to Towns County Middle School, S5056 [9AP]

Higher Education Act: extend loan forgiveness for certain loans to certified or licensed teachers and provide grants that promote teacher certification and licensing (S. 227), S1680 [28JA]

———technical amendments (S. 901), S5356 [11AP]

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (S. 1159), S7158 [23MY]

Housing: provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence (S. 826), S5061 [9AP]

Howell, Shae and David: tribute on birth of children, S9009 [8JY]

Hunger: efforts to reduce hunger, S7418-S7420 [5JN]

Immigration: make aliens ineligible to receive visas and exclude aliens from admission into the U.S. for nonpayment of child support (S. 1609), S11417 [11SE]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children, S11333, S11334 [10SE]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (S. 1129), S7019-S7027 [22MY]

Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act: amend to provide for reporting and reduction of child abuse and family violence incidences on Indian reservations (S. 1601), S11252 [9SE]

Indiana: tribute to Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S3025 [3MR]

———tribute to Service Leaders Summit honoring high school students for community service, S15809 [24NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 939), S5488-S5490 [29AP], S5531 [30AP]

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: ensure that children with disabilities who are homeless or are wards of the State have access to special education services (S. 1619), S11569 [16SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: establish high cost funds to assist local educational agencies in providing education to high need children (S. 890), S5350 [11AP]

———funding, S1195-S1199, S1204-S1208 [21JA], S1353 [22JA], S3607, S3608 [12MR], S4069, S4072 [20MR], S4236, S4237 [21MR], S4407 [26MR], S11013, S11017 [3SE], S11081-S11085 [4SE], S11228 [9SE], S11273, S11275-S11280 [10SE]

———reauthorize (S. 1248), S7836, S7837 [12JN]

———reauthorize (S. 1248), unanimous-consent agreement, S15500 [21NO]

Insurance: guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (S. 588), S3508 [11MR]

———provide health care coverage for qualified caregivers, S6439 [15MY]

———require employers to offer health care coverage for all employees and guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children of a certain age (S. 1935), S15652 [23NO]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (S. 977), S5668-S5670 [1MY]

Iowa Wesleyan College: tribute to community service performed by students, S2451 [13FE]

Jensen, Geraldine: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for Public Policy recipient, S3080 [4MR]

Johnson, Lorraine: Georgia Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5646 [1MY]

KDWB-Radio (Minneapolis, MN): National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation Service to America Award recipient, S7926 [16JN]

Keller, Pat: Kentucky Music Educators Association Kentucky Elementary Music Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2593 [24FE]

Kentucky: tribute to Fern Creek Quilt Lovers, S12966 [21OC]

Kiley, Kevin: U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest winner, S9239 [10JY]

Kruse, Charles E.: National Eagle Scout Association Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, S13801 [3NO]

Law enforcement: improve investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases through Children Advocacy Centers (S. 771), S4712 [2AP]

Lawson, Jeffrey: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S6850 [21MY]

LeRoy, Patrick S.: Muscular Dystrophy Association Kentucky State Goodwill Ambassador selectee, S3160 [5MR]

Little Rock, AR: Audubon Nature Center funding, S11820, S11821 [23SE]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Sacred Heart Academy girls' basketball team, S4822 [3AP]

———tribute to St. Albert the Great School, S3878 [18MR]

Mairs, Millie: Congressional Adoption Caucus Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S11984 [25SE]

Manokotak, AK: tribute to Southwest Region School District for participation in Teaching From Space Program, S9954 [25JY]

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation: tribute to premature birth awareness, education, and research campaign, S1724 [29JA]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (H.R. 672), S4917 [7AP], S5044 [9AP]

McCracken County, KY: tribute to the McCracken County Education Association, S8556 [25JN]

Medicaid: allow States to expand family planning coverage to certain women (S. 1429), S9596-S9598 [17JY]

———coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (S. 874), S5199 [10AP]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (S. 622), S3740-S3742 [13MR]

———reform, S2654-S2657 [25FE], S2883 [27FE]

Mental health: establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (S. 1704), S12381 [2OC]

———increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (S. 1223), S7627 [10JN]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (S. 1422), S9593 [17JY]

Minorities: health care issues, S330 [15JA], S7122 [23MY]

Missing Children's Assistance Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1925), S12206 [30SE]

———reauthorize (S. 1451), S9906 [24JY], S12099, S12100 [26SE]

Monmouth, NJ: tribute to Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, Inc., Women of Distinction honorees, S3367 [7MR]

Montana: grant waiver to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, S12209 [30SE]

Mosaic (organization): tribute, S8299 [20JN]

Mother's Day: observance, S5939 [8MY]

Motor vehicles: require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses (S. 717), S4443 [26MR]

Mount Union College: tribute to football team, S123 [9JA]

National Adoption Month: observance, S15402 [21NO], S15926, S15927 [25NO]

National Burn Awareness Week: observance, S1967 [5FE]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding (S. 773), S4714, S4715 [2AP]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 245), S12755, S12756 [16OC]

National Charter Schools Week: designate (S. Res. 125), S5498 [29AP]

National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: designate (S. Res. 122), S5495 [29AP]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (S. Res. 243), S12632 [15OC], S12734 [16OC]

National Children's Memorial Day: designate (S. Res. 196), S9505 [16JY], S9988 [25JY]

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

National Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 220), S11255 [9SE]

National Girl Scout Week: designate (S. Res. 79), S3550 [11MR], S3643 [12MR]

National Guard Challenge Program: revise matching funds requirements for participating States, S6902 [22MY]

National Hunger Awareness Day: observance, S7418-S7420 [5JN]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals and raise awareness and encourage education about safety on the Internet (S. Res. 185), S8599 [25JN]

National Mentoring Month: designate (S. Res. 25), S1494 [23JA], S1757 [29JA]

National objectives: provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (S. 448), S2840 [26FE]

National Safe Place Week: designate (S. Res. 70), S3642 [12MR], S4160 [20MR]

National School Lunch Act: ensure an adequate level of commodity purchases under the school lunch program (S. 996), S5773, S5774 [6MY]

———fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (S. 870), S5256, S5257 [10AP]

———fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (S. 1393), S9248-S9250 [10JY]

———improve nutrition of students served under child nutrition programs (S. 1392), S9248-S9250 [10JY]

———increase number of children participating in summer food service programs, S1436 [23JA]

———phase out reduced price lunches and breakfasts by phasing in an increase in the income eligibility guidelines for free lunches and breakfasts (S. 1549), S12132 [29SE]

National Teacher Day: observance, S5766 [6MY]

National Work and Family Month: designate (S. Res. 210), S10689, S10690 [31JY], S11172 [5SE], S11182 [8SE], S11193, S11197 [9SE]

National Youth Service Day: designate (S. Res. 112), S5097 [9AP]

Native Americans: Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (S. 331), S2056 [6FE]

———fetal alcohol syndrome research funding, S11821 [23SE]

———provide grants to tribal colleges and universities to increase number of post-secondary degrees earned in early childhood education and related fields (S. 1469), S10057 [28JY]

———tribal colleges and universities funding, S13785 [3NO]

Netday (nonprofit organization): tribute to ``Speak Up Day'' event, S13512 [29OC]

NIH: Centers for Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research funding, S11331, S11332 [10SE]

———children's health research funding, S11102 [4SE]

No Child Left Behind Act: data-tracking and transfer technology funding to facilitate State compliance, S11309, S11311, S11339 [10SE]

———implementation, S10952-S10957 [2SE], S11006-S11009, S11018-S11020 [3SE], S11055 [4SE]

———implementation relative to Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examinations administration, S15275-S15277 [20NO]

———implementation (S. Res. 22), S1085 [16JA]

———suspend certain penalties against schools that are not fully funded, S11285-S11289, S11295 [10SE]

Nutrition: establish programs to improve the nutrition and health of children (S. 1750), S12747 [16OC]

———establish programs to promote increased consumption of milk in schools and to improve the nutrition and health of children (S. 1367), S8761 [26JN]

———improve certain programs (S. 995), S5736 [5MY]

———promote better nutrition among school children participating in school breakfast and lunch programs (S. 1007), S5787, S5788 [6MY]

———provide grants to support farm-to-cafeteria projects under the National School Lunch Act (S. 1755), S12846 [17OC]

Osborne, Representative: Caring Institute National Caring Award recipient, S15055 [18NO]

Petersen, Rachel: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S5854 [7MY]

Pikeville, KY: tribute to Pikeville High School cheerleaders, S5168 [10AP]

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (S. Con. Res. 74), S13056 [22OC]

President's Commission on Opportunity in Athletics: report on Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S2892, S2893 [27FE]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: clarify certain volunteer liability (S. 1280), S8118 [18JN], S9355 [14JY], S9700 [22JY]

Public welfare programs: allow States to treat certain disabled and individuals caring for disabled persons as participating in work activities under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 1523), S10645-S10648 [31JY]

———exclude child care from the determining limits on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 261), S1822-S1824 [30JA]

———extend State waivers under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 605), S3623 [12MR]

———extend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and certain tax and trade programs (H.R. 3146), S12209 [30SE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 2350), S8711, S8712 [26JN], S8846 [27JN]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 1443), S9671, S9705, S9718 [22JY]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 367), S2353-S2355 [12FE]

———reauthorize and improve the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs operated by Indian tribes (S. 751), S4633 [1AP]

———require States to develop a strategic plan for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and give them the flexibility to implement alternative welfare programs (S. 263), S1822 [30JA]

Puerto Rico: eligibility of residents for the earned income tax credit, the refundable portion of the child tax credit, and SSI benefits (S. 1658), S11999 [25SE]

Pulaski County, KY: Pulaski County School System recipient of Kentucky School Boards Association Public Education Achieves in Kentucky Award, S5722 [5MY]

Quarles, Ryan: Dept. of Agriculture Risk Management Agency Future Farmers of America writing contest winner, S5339 [11AP]

Rapid City, SD: anniversary of South Canyon Elementary School, S7131 [23MY]

———tribute to Harney All-Star Little League softball team, S11473 [15SE]

Read Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 69), S2989 [27FE]

Rhode Island: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, S7375 [4JN]

———tribute to Girl Scout Silver Award recipients, S7375 [4JN]

Rhode Island Council on Residential Programs for Children and Youth: tribute, S11563 [16SE]

Ribbon of Promise Campaign To Prevent School Violence: tribute, S7603 [10JN]

Roads and highways: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (S. 528), S3181 [5MR]

Roberto, Richard: National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year finalist, S15404 [21NO]

Rochester, MN: tribute to Rochester A's American Legion baseball team (S. Res. 233), S11874 [23SE]

Rogers, Betsy Dawson: National Teacher of the Year recipient, S5848 [7MY]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (S. Con. Res. 16), S3204 [5MR]

Roswell, NM: Roswell High School recipient of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Top 10 Schools in America award, S3879 [18MR]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1925), S12206 [30SE]

———reauthorize (S. 1451), S9906 [24JY], S12099, S12100 [26SE]

San Pedro, CA: anniversary of San Pedro High School, S8860 [27JN]

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (S. Con. Res. 14), S3201 [5MR]

Saugus, MA: tribute to Little League baseball team, S11026 [3SE]

SBA: make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain loans (S. 822), S4970 [8AP]

Schools: ensure safety of meals served under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (S. 506), S3091 [4MR]

———establish an information clearinghouse to increase public access to defibrillation (H.R. 389), S8008 [17JN]

———provide for secondary school reform (S. 1554), S10908 [1AU]

———provide grants for the repair, renovation, alteration, and construction of public elementary and secondary school facilities, S11088-S11094 [4SE], S11134 [5SE]

SINAI Special Needs Institute: tribute to honorees for their dedication to improving the lives of disabled children, S3367 [7MR]

Smart, Elizabeth: return of abducted child, S3715, S3716 [13MR]

Social Security: allow coverage of pregnancy-related assistance for targeted low-income pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid, S3425-S3428, S3468-S3478 [11MR], S3613 [12MR]

———authorize payments under Federal retirement systems to trusts set up for disabled dependents of Federal employees (S. 776), S4827 [3AP]

———expand Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program to include parents of low-income families (S. 1843), S14335, S14336 [10NO]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (S. 1033), S5966-S5971 [8MY]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (S. 1734), S12612-S12616 [15OC]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), S10847 [31JY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), technical corrections (H.R. 3288), S13742 [31OC]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), technical corrections (S. 1502), S10285 [30JY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), technical corrections (S. 1503), S10285 [30JY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), technical corrections (S. 1547), S10679, S10847 [31JY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S. 312), S1989-S1993 [5FE], S8633 [26JN]

———improve women's health care through expanded Medicaid, Medicare, and State Children's Health Insurance Program benefits (S. 1238), S7728 [11JN]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments for Medicaid expenditures (S. 1976), S16024 [25NO]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments for Medicaid expenditures (S. 621), S3738 [13MR]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (S. 264), S1827, S1828 [30JA]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program, S8424-S8428 [24JN], S8642-S8644 [26JN]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S. 845), S5083, S5084 [9AP], S5643 [1MY]

———restore Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program coverage to legal residents who are citizens of the Freely Associated States, S8330 [23JN]

Spooner, Judith: Dept. of HHS Adoption Excellence Award recipient, S16115 [9DE]

Sports: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports and the Olympics and establish NIST grant program to fund detection and prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs (S. 1002), S5784 [6MY], S5941 [8MY]

St. Louis, MO: tribute to March of Dimes Radio Broadcasters for Babies event, S15970 [25NO]

St. Paul, MN: tribute to Twin Cities Academy students, S6158 [14MY]

States: reform foster care systems, S2669 [25FE], S2765 [26FE], S7866 [13JN]

———streamline enrollment processes for Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program through better linkages with programs providing nutrition and related assistance to low-income families (S. 1083), S6708 [20MY]

———use of budget crisis relief and temporary fiscal relief for child care, S7084, S7085 [23MY]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: observance, S5942 [8MY]

Taxation: accelerate dividend exclusion and increase in the child tax credit and expand refundability of such credit, S6178-S6180 [14MY], S6410 [15MY]

———accelerate increase in child tax credit, S6246 [14MY], S6428, S6429 [15MY]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit, S7216, S7217, S7220-S7226 [3JN], S9827, S9828 [24JY]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1162), S7189, S7197 [2JN], S7211 [3JN]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1162), motion to proceed, S9089, S9090, S9094 [9JY]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1173), S7250 [3JN]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1174), S7266 [3JN], S7295 [4JN]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1434), S9664 [21JY], S10987 [2SE]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1434), unanimous-consent request, S9772 [23JY], S9828 [24JY]

———accelerate increase in the child tax credit and expand refundability of such credit (S. 962), S5608 [30AP]

———clarify the treatment of Dept. of Defense dependent care assistance programs for Armed Forces members (S. 235), S1739 [29JA]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), agree to conference report that increases child tax credit refundability and include military pay in such credit (S. Res. 200), S9929, S9931 [25JY]

———enhance charitable contribution deductions for book donations and literacy (S. 680), S4178 [20MR]

———expand Federal tax refund intercept program for parents delinquent on child support to cover children who are not minors (S. 1437), S9710 [22JY], S16063 [25NO]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools, S6440 [15MY]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (S. 856), S5182 [10AP]

———expand refundability of child tax credit, S6188, S6198 [14MY], S6411 [15MY]

———expand the dependent care tax credit, accelerate the child tax credit, and promote dependent care assistance programs (S. 388), S2465 [13FE]

———extend child tax credit provisions of budget resolution, S4412 [26MR]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses, S3798 [17MR], S6216, S6217 [14MY], S6423, S6424 [15MY]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (S. 695), S4328 [24MR]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, S7420, S7447, S7449-S7456 [5JN], S7512 [9JN], S7970 [17JN], S9744 [23JY]

———make higher education more affordable, S6241 [14MY], S6426, S6460 [15MY]

———make higher education more affordable (S. 174), S860 [15JA]

———make higher education more affordable (S. 348), S2208 [11FE]

———provide a minimum credit for stay-at-home parents, allow the dependent care credit to be taken against the minimum tax, and allow a carryforward of any unused dependent care credit (S. 1253), S7838 [12JN]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (S. 1228), S7635 [10JN]

———provide a uniform definition of a qualifying child, S6177 [14MY]

———provide a uniform definition of a qualifying child (S. 755), S4636 [1AP]

———provide tax credit to teachers in rural or high unemployment areas or who achieve National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification (S. 857), S5182 [10AP]

———provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship (S. Res. 257), S13833, S13834 [3NO]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support, S6435 [15MY]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (S. 127), S158 [9JA]

Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, S6063 [13MY]

Television: prohibit broadcast of violent programming during designated time period in which children are likely to be watching unless it is rated for content or blockable by electronic means (S. 161), S304 [14JA]

Time: extend end date of daylight savings time (S. 1803), S13677 [30OC]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2620), S16107, S16200 [9DE]

Treaties and agreements: inclusion of child labor protections in free trade agreements, S10520 [31JY]

Uniform Code of Military Justice: extend statute of limitations applicable to prosecution of child abuse cases in courts-martial (S. 326), S2053 [6FE]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans, S14393 [11NO]

———improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (S. 1132), S7029 [22MY], S13707 [31OC]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their survivors (S. 1213), S7550 [9JN]

Volzke, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S5854 [7MY]

Western Kentucky University: tribute to William E. Bivin Forensic Society, S5847, S5854 [7MY]

Williams, Alec D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S14173 [6NO]

Williams, Benjamin R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S14173 [6NO]

Williams, Jimmy: National Campaign To Prevent Teen Pregnancy Youth Leadership Team selectee, S5854 [7MY]

Williams, Rebecca: James Madison Memorial Fellowship recipient, S8555 [25JN]

Wilmington, DE: tribute to Naamans Little League baseball team, S12445 [3OC]

Women: maternity homes funding, S4941 [8AP]

Wood: prohibit use of arsenic-treated wood in playground equipment, children's products, fences, walkways, decks, and other residential purposes (S. 337), S2122 [10FE]

World Health Day: observance, S4950 [8AP]

World of Children, Inc.: tribute to Hannah Neil World of Children Award recipients, S14801 [12NO]

World Youth Alliance: tribute, S15055 [18NO]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (S. 1201), S7493 [5JN]

YouthBuild USA (organization): funding, S14996 [18NO]

Reports filed

American History and Civics Education Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 504) (S. Rept. 108-71), S7876 [13JN]

Automatic Defibrillation in Adam's Memory Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 389) (H. Rept. 108-13), H698 [13FE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 231) (S. Rept. 108-70), S7876 [13JN]

Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 398) (H. Rept. 108-14), H698 [13FE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 286) (S. Rept. 108-188), S14176 [6NO]

Child Abduction Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1104) (H. Rept. 108-47), H2277 [24MR]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 880) (S. Rept. 108-37), S5172 [10AP]

Child Medication Safety Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1170) (H. Rept. 108-121), H4527 [21MY]

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 151, Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 188) (H. Rept. 108-68), H3050 [9AP]

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

Consideration of H.R. 4, Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 69) (H. Rept. 108-9), H459 [12FE]

Consideration of H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 309) (H. Rept. 108-189), H6347 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 1104, Child Abduction Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 160) (H. Rept. 108-48), H2310 [25MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1261, Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 221) (H. Rept. 108-92), H3760 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 206) (H. Rept. 108-79), H3450 [29AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1950, Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 316) (H. Rept. 108-206), H6706 [14JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2210, School Readiness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 336) (H. Rept. 108-232), H7453 [23JY]

Criminal Spam Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1293), S11987 [25SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1293) (S. Rept. 108-170), S13052 [22OC]

Dept. of State and Peace Corps Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 925) (S. Rept. 108-39), S5433 [28AP]

Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H6271 [7JY]

———Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H6705 [14JY]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H4254 [19MY], H5364 [12JN]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 111), S5340 [11AP]

Family Opportunity Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 622) (S. Rept. 108-157), S12192 [30SE]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 48), S4165 [20MR]

Foreign Assistance Programs Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1161) (S. Rept. 108-56), S7187 [2JN]

Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1350) (H. Rept. 108-77), H3450 [29AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1248) (S. Rept. 108-185), S13802 [3NO]

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

———Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 14) (H. Rept. 108-26), H1678 [6MR]

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

Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1194), S13133 [23OC]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act Matching Grant Program for School Security Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2685) (H. Rept. 108-303), H9281 [7OC]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 650) (S. Rept. 108-84), S8722 [26JN]

Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (H.R. 4) (S. Rept. 108-162), S12448 [3OC]

Poison Prevention Assistance and Regional Poison Control Centers Funding Stabilization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 686) (S. Rept. 108-68), S7717 [11JN]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Committee of Conference (S. 151) (H. Rept. 108-66), H3050 [9AP]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 151), S1811 [30JA]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 151) (S. Rept. 108-2), S2186 [11FE]

Recognize and Enhance Public Awareness of the Social Problem of Child Abuse and Neglect: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 52), S4165 [20MR]

Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1925) (H. Rept. 108-118), H4366 [20MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1451)), S11987 [25SE]

School Readiness Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2210) (H. Rept. 108-184), H6261 [26JN]

Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 108-24), H4786 [2JN]

State Children's Health Insurance Program Allotments Availability Extension: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 312) (S. Rept. 108-78), S8438 [24JN]

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 438) (H. Rept. 108-182), H6261 [26JN]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Appropriations: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2620) (H. Rept. 108-264), H8015 [5SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2620) (H. Rept. 108-264), H8954 [29SE]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 53) (H. Rept. 108-86), H3634 [1MY]

Veterans' Survivors Benefits Enhancements Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 1132) (S. Rept. 108-169), S12969 [21OC]

Volunteer Liability Clarification Under the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1280), S9244 [10JY]

Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1261) (H. Rept. 108-82), H3634 [1MY]

Results

Vote on Harkin Amendment on Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding to H.R. 4577, Social Security and Medicare Safe Deposit Box Act (2000), S3608 [12MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9180 [10JY]

Songs

``Shortest Story,'' Harry Chapin, S6574 [19MY]

Statements

Afterschool Programs Funding: Several Students, S11282 [10SE]

Catholic Church Efforts To Combat Drug Abuse: Holy See, E2345 [20NO]

Civic Education Plan for South Dakota, S16101 [9DE]

Civic Education Plan for Tennessee, S16101 [9DE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education, S16102 [9DE]

No Child Left Behind Act Implementation: Gail Cohen, E2152 [28OC]

———Representative Andrews, E2152 [28OC]

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

Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program Funding: Several Students, S11284 [10SE]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, S5126 [10AP]

Scholarship Vouchers To Provide School Choice in the District of Columbia: President Bush, S12033 [26SE]

———Representative Tom Davis, S12034 [26SE]

———Roderick R. Paige, Sec. of Education, S12042-S12044 [26SE]

Teacher Classroom Supplies Tax Deduction Increase and Expansion To Include Qualified Professional Development Expenses: Executive Office of the President, S6217 [14MY]

Vouchers—Where I Stand and Why: Delegate Norton, S12119 [29SE]

Youth Worker Protection Act: Linda F. Golodner, National Consumers League, E2499 [8DE]

———Maggie Carey, E2501 [8DE]

Summaries

American Indian Welfare Reform Act (S. 751), S4633-S4635 [1AP]

America's Better Classroom Act (H.R. 717), E224 [13FE]

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

Citizenship—A Challenge for All Generations: Congressional Conference on Civic Education, E2404 [22NO]

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

Focus on Committed and Underpaid Staff for Children's Sake (FOCUS) Act (S. 1198), S7491 [5JN]

Head Start Centers of Excellence Act (S. 1474), S10063 [28JY]

Head Start School Readiness and Coordination Act (S. 1483), S10146 [29JY]

Home School Non-Discrimination Act (S. 1562), S10912 [1AU]

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

Leave No Child Behind Act (S. 448), S2841 [26FE]

MediKids Health Insurance Act (H.R. 1205), E426 [11MR]

Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Child Victims of Domestic Violence (S. 826), S5061 [9AP]

Violence Against Children Act (S. 1123), S7008 [22MY]

Working Families Tax Credit Act (H.R. 2286), H5020 [5JN]

Syllabuses

American Character and America's Government—Using the American Creed To Make Decisions: Senator Alexander, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, S3042-S3044 [4MR]

Tables

Child tax credit refundability examples, H4994, H5020 [5JN]

Child tax credit/earned income tax credit effect on tax burden, S7451 [5JN]

Dept. of Education fiscal year 2004 President's budget, S3960 [19MR]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2660): educator professional development funding, S11291 [10SE]

———effect of 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program funding on other programs funding, S11292 [10SE]

———HIV/AIDS funding, S11222 [9SE]

District of Columbia public schools test score comparisons, S12175 [30SE]

District of Columbia students in failing public schools, S11945 [25SE]

Estimated State allocations of increased Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding, S1198 [21JA]

Global HIV/AIDS funding, S11222 [9SE]

HIV/AIDS program funding levels, S11222 [9SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding by State, S11084 [4SE], S11276 [10SE]

Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act impact on a family of four with two minimum wage workers, S7451 [5JN]

Myths and facts about the District of Columbia opportunity scholarship program, S12116 [29SE]

Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program estimated allotments, S11294 [10SE]

Tax relief for working families, S2923 [27FE]

Vaccines containing thimerosal, H8259 [16SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 53, use of Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby, H3701 [7MY]

H. Con. Res. 270, support goals and ideals of College Savings Month, H9398 [15OC]

H. Con. Res. 273, tribute to East Boynton Beach, FL, Little League baseball team, H9400 [15OC]

H. Con. Res. 288, tribute to Seeds of Peace (organization), H11527 [19NO]

H. Res. 25, support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring, H147 [27JA]

H. Res. 26, tribute to Catholic schools, H143 [27JA]

H. Res. 57, support goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month, H2325 [26MR]

H. Res. 69, consideration of H.R. 4, Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act, H465 [13FE]

H. Res. 106, tribute to Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations for contributions to education, H1479 [4MR]

H. Res. 107, tribute to Students in Free Enterprise (organization), H3415 [29AP]

H. Res. 111, tribute to Fred M. Rogers, H1484 [4MR]

H. Res. 113, recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect, H2316 [26MR]

H. Res. 127, Financial Literacy for Youth Month, H2829 [7AP]

H. Res. 160, consideration of H.R. 1104, Child Abduction Prevention Act, H2319 [26MR]

H. Res. 161, tribute to Operation Respect, Inc., and Peter Yarrow for anti-bullying, compassion, and tolerance programs, H3411 [29AP]

H. Res. 188, consideration of conference report on S. 151, Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, H3059 [10AP]

H. Res. 204, support goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, H3417 [29AP]

H. Res. 206, consideration of H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act, H3458 [30AP]

H. Res. 221, consideration of H.R. 1261, Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act, H3767 [8MY]

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

H. Res. 300, recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities, H10297 [4NO]

H. Res. 309, consideration of H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, H6356 [9JY]

H. Res. 316, consideration of H.R. 1950, Dept. of State appropriations, H6715 [15JY]

H. Res. 336, consideration of H.R. 2210, School Readiness Act, H7518 [24JY]

H. Res. 378, tribute to Independent 529 Plan for assisting families in paying for college tuition, H9826 [28OC]

H.R. 4, Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act, H499-H513 [13FE]

H.R. 14, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, H2345-H2352 [26MR]

H.R. 361, Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act, H4895 [4JN]

H.R. 389, Automatic Defibrillation in Adam's Memory Act, H1756 [12MR]

H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, H6383 [9JY]

H.R. 531, State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments availability extension, H6006 [26JN]

H.R. 620, provide adequate school facilities in Yosemite National Park, H2287 [25MR]

H.R. 672, rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor of William C. McCool, H1355 [26FE]

H.R. 1104, Child Abduction Prevention Act, H2416-H2418 [27MR]

H.R. 1170, Child Medication Safety Act, H4382 [21MY]

H.R. 1261, Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act, H3789-H3806 [8MY]

H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act, H3480, H3510 [30AP]

H.R. 1412, Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act, H2522 [1AP]

H.R. 1925, Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act, H4266 [20MY]

H.R. 1950, Dept. of State appropriations, H6733-H6765 [15JY]

H.R. 2350, Welfare Reform Extension Act, H5185 [11JN]

H.R. 2620, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, H10281-H10284 [4NO]

H.R. 2854, State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments availability extension, H7715 [25JY]

H.R. 3146, extend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and certain tax and trade programs, H8816 [24SE]

H.R. 3182, Adoption Promotion Act, H9302 [8OC]

H.R. 3232, school lunch and child nutrition programs reauthorization, H9824 [28OC]

H.R. 3288, technical corrections to H.R. 2854, extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program, H9703 [20OC]

S. 121, National AMBER Alert Network Act, S1237 [21JA]

S. 140, Loan Forgiveness for Head Start Teachers Act, S204 [10JA]

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

S. 151, Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, S237-S239 [13JA], S2573-S2576, S2587-S2590 [24FE], H2440-H2443 [27MR]

S. 161, Children's Protection From Violent Programming Act, S1070 [16JA]

S. 174, Tuition Assistance for Families Act, S861 [15JA]

S. 261, Children First Act, S1823 [30JA]

S. 263, Self Sufficiency and Accountability Act, S1824-S1827 [30JA]

S. 286, Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act, S14460 [11NO], H11577 [19NO]

S. 291, Quality Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, S1899 [4FE]

S. 312, extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program, S1990 [5FE]

S. 312, State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments availability extension, S8633-S8635 [26JN]

S. 326, extend statute of limitations applicable to prosecution of child abuse cases in courts-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, S2053 [6FE]

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

S. 348, Make College Affordable Act, S2207 [11FE]

S. 371, require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile, S2357 [12FE]

S. 388, Boost for Child Care Act, S2465 [13FE]

S. 389, Caring for Children Act, S2466 [13FE]

S. 399, Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act, S2474 [13FE]

S. 404, Child Modeling Exploitation Prevention Act, S2479 [13FE]

S. 405, Early Educator Loan Forgiveness Act, S2481 [13FE]

S. 407, provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals, S2483 [13FE]

S. 409, provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies, S2486 [13FE]

S. 501, Gifted and Talented Students Education Act, S3033-S3035 [3MR]

S. 504, American History and Civics Education Act, S3088 [4MR], S8263-S8265 [20JN]

S. 506, Safe School Food Act, S3091-S3093 [4MR]

S. 528, maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3182 [5MR]

S. 583, Meningitis Immunization Awareness Act, S3418 [10MR]

S. 588, MediKids Health Insurance Act, S3509-S3512 [11MR]

S. 608, Personnel Excellence for Students With Disabilities Act, S3627-S3631 [12MR]

S. 620, College Fire Prevention Act, S3738 [13MR]

S. 621, Children's Health Equity Act, S3739 [13MR]

S. 622, Family Opportunity Act, S3740 [13MR]

S. 647, continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents, S3996 [19MR]

S. 650, Pediatric Research Equity Act, S3898-S3900 [18MR], S9811-S9813, S9816-S9818 [23JY], H11567-H11569 [19NO]

S. 668, Child Care Quality Incentive Act, S4019 [19MR]

S. 680, enhance charitable contribution tax deductions for book donations and literacy, S4178 [20MR]

S. 683, Military Families Leave Act, S4281 [21MR]

S. 686, poison prevention assistance and regional poison control centers funding stabilization, S8316 [20JN]

S. 686, provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers, S4287 [21MR], S16201 [9DE], H11574 [19NO]

S. 755, Uniform Definition of Child Act, S4637-S4639 [1AP]

S. 771, Victims of Child Abuse Act, S4713 [2AP]

S. 773, Protecting Our Children Comes First Act, S4714 [2AP]

S. 776, authorize payments under Federal retirement systems to Social Security trusts set up for disabled dependents of Federal employees, S4827 [3AP]

S. 790, Dept. of State appropriations, S4843-S4849 [3AP]

S. 807, Lifetime Consequences for Sex Offenders Act, S4909 [7AP]

S. 810, Protecting Children Against Crime Act, S4959 [8AP]

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

S. 864, National Guard and Reserves Child Care Relief Act, S5190 [10AP]

S. 866, Child Safety Lock Act, S5192 [10AP]

S. 870, National School Lunch Act fruit and vegetable pilot program funding, S5257 [10AP], H4023 [14MY]

S. 874, Sickle Cell Treatment Act, S5200 [10AP]

S. 890, Supporting Success for High Need Students Act, S5351 [11AP]

S. 922, Naturalization and Family Protection for Military Members Act, S5381 [11AP]

S. 939, IDEA Full-Funding Act, S5488 [29AP]

S. 956, Student Testing Flexibility Act, S5602 [30AP]

S. 977, Treatment of Children's Deformities Act, S5669 [1MY]

S. 996, Commodity Distribution Act, S5774 [6MY]

S. 1001, Women and Children in Conflict Protection Act, S5780-S5784 [6MY]

S. 1002, Amateur Sports Integrity Act, S5785 [6MY]

S. 1008, Dept. of HHS grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students, S5861 [7MY]

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

S. 1033, Start Healthy, Stay Healthy Act, S5967 [8MY]

S. 1068, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, S6510 [15MY]

S. 1078, Stable Transitions in Education for Armed Services' Dependent Youth Act, S6628-S6631 [19MY]

S. 1129, Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act, S7021-S7026 [22MY]

S. 1132, Veterans' Benefits Enhancements Act, S13744-S13748 [31OC]

S. 1132, Veterans' Survivors Benefits Enhancements Act, S7030 [22MY]

S. 1142, Children's Dental Health Improvement Act, S7139-S7142 [23MY]

S. 1170, Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act, S7245 [3JN]

S. 1181, promote youth financial education, S7389 [4JN]

S. 1194, Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act, S7484-S7486 [5JN], S13320-S13322 [27OC]

S. 1213, Filipino Veterans' Benefits Act, S7550 [9JN]

S. 1223, Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act, S7627-S7630 [10JN]

S. 1226, Act to Prevent Developmental Disabilities in Education, S7633 [10JN]

S. 1228, Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act, S7635 [10JN]

S. 1253, Stay-at-Home Parents' Tax Credit Act, S7839 [12JN]

S. 1280, volunteer liability clarification under the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, S9355 [14JY], H7177 [21JY]

S. 1327, Restrict and Eliminate the Delivery of Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail or Spam (REDUCE Spam) Act, S8563 [25JN]

S. 1353, Widows and Orphans Act, S8746 [26JN]

S. 1367, Child Nutrition Improvement Act, S8762 [26JN]

S. 1372, Title I Integrity Act, S9051 [8JY]

S. 1392, improve nutrition of students served under National School Lunch Act child nutrition programs, S9250 [10JY]

S. 1393, National School Lunch Act fruit and vegetable pilot program funding, S9251 [10JY]

S. 1422, Teacher Education for Autistic Children (TEACH) Act, S9594 [17JY]

S. 1429, Family Planning State Empowerment Act, S9597 [17JY]

S. 1437, Child Support Fairness and Tax Refund Interception Act, S9710 [22JY]

S. 1443, Building on Welfare Success Act, S9720-S9736 [22JY]

S. 1451, Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act, S12100 [26SE]

S. 1469, Tribal Colleges and Universities Head Start Partnership Act, S10058 [28JY]

S. 1474, Head Start Centers of Excellence Act, S10064 [28JY]

S. 1502, technical corrections to H.R. 2854, State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments availability extension, S10285 [30JY]

S. 1503, technical corrections to H.R. 2854, State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments availability extension, S10286 [30JY]

S. 1523, Pathways to Independence Act, S10646 [31JY]

S. 1547, technical corrections to H.R. 2854, State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments availability extension, S10847 [31JY]

S. 1551, Excellence Through Choice To Elevate Learning Act, S10684 [31JY]

S. 1562, Home School Non-Discrimination Act, S10913 [1AU]

S. 1579, NIH Pediatric Research Initiative continuation, S11034 [3SE]

S. 1593, improve Head Start Program provisions relating to updating population data, S11247 [9SE]

S. 1601, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act amendments to provide for reporting and reduction of child abuse and family violence incidences on Indian reservations, S11253 [9SE]

S. 1609, Parental Responsibility Obligations Met Through Immigration System Enforcement (PROMISE) Act, S11418 [11SE]

S. 1620, Head Start Assessment Act, S11571 [16SE]

S. 1629, Children's Compassionate Care Act, S11682-S11685 [17SE]

S. 1638, increase teacher familiarity with the educational needs of gifted and talented students, S11756 [22SE]

S. 1658, Puerto Rico Economic Stimulus Act, S12000 [25SE]

S. 1686, Adoption Promotion Act, S12195 [30SE]

S. 1734, Prevent Prematurity and Improve Child Health Act, S12612-S12615 [15OC]

S. 1750, Better Eating for Better Living Act, S12747 [16OC]

S. 1755, Farm-to-Cafeteria Projects Act, S12846 [17OC]

S. 1793, College Quality, Affordability, and Diversity Improvement Act, S13386-S13406 [28OC]

S. 1931, repeal Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs, S15573 [22NO]

S. 1934, Intercountry Adoption Reform (ICARE) Act, S15648-S15651 [23NO]

S. 1935, Universal Secure Access to Health Care Act, S15653-S15663 [23NO]

S. 1976, permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments for Medicaid expenditures, S16025 [25NO]

S. Con. Res. 12, tribute to Fred M. Rogers, S2981 [27FE]

S. Con. Res. 14, support reform of Saudi Arabian education curriculum, S3201 [5MR]

S. Con. Res. 16, tribute to Fred M. Rogers, S3202, S3204 [5MR]

S. Con. Res. 18, National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy, S3551 [11MR]

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

S. Con. Res. 74, issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder, S13056 [22OC]

S. Con. Res. 75, issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome, S13149 [23OC]

S. Res. 17, tribute to First Tee (organization) programs that provide young people an opportunity to develop through golf and character education, S206 [10JA]

S. Res. 22, No Child Left Behind Act implementation, S1085 [16JA]

S. Res. 25, National Mentoring Month, S1494 [23JA], S1757 [29JA]

S. Res. 40, reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S1838 [30JA]

S. Res. 44, National School Counseling Week, S1910 [4FE]

S. Res. 48, Financial Literacy for Youth Month, S2015 [5FE], S4453 [26MR]

S. Res. 52, recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect, S2223 [11FE], S4453 [26MR]

S. Res. 69, Read Across America Day, S2979, S2990 [27FE]

S. Res. 70, National Safe Place Week, S3035 [3MR], S3642 [12MR]

S. Res. 79, National Girl Scout Week, S3550 [11MR], S3643 [12MR]

S. Res. 111, Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans, S5394 [11AP]

S. Res. 112, National Youth Service Day, S5092, S5097 [9AP]

S. Res. 122, National Child Care Worthy Wage Day, S5495 [29AP]

S. Res. 123, National Charter Schools Week, S5496 [29AP]

S. Res. 125, National Charter Schools Week, S5496, S5498 [29AP]

S. Res. 143, Carrollton, KY, school bus crash anniversary, S6264 [14MY]

S. Res. 153, oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, S7054 [22MY]

S. Res. 182, commend American Dental Association Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering time to provide needed dental care, S8445 [24JN]

S. Res. 185, support goals and ideals of National Internet Safety Month and raise awareness and encourage education about safety on the Internet, S8577, S8599 [25JN]

S. Res. 196, National Children's Memorial Day, S9505 [16JY], S9988 [25JY]

S. Res. 200, agree to conference report on H.R. 1308, Relief for Working Families Tax Act, that increases child tax credit refundability and include military pay in such credit, S9976 [25JY]

S. Res. 210, National Work and Family Month, S10689 [31JY], S11193, S11260 [9SE]

S. Res. 220, National Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day, S11255 [9SE]

S. Res. 233, tribute to Rochester A's American Legion baseball team, S11861, S11874 [23SE]

S. Res. 243, National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, S12622, S12632 [15OC]

S. Res. 245, National Character Counts Week, S12748, S12756 [16OC]

S. Res. 257, provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship, S13804, S13834 [3NO]

S. Res. 260, Dept. of HHS action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market, S14180 [6NO]

S. Res. 272, American Education Week, S15476, S15509 [21NO]

S. Res. 283, protect children from indecent programming through enforcement of laws, investigation of complaints, and sanctioning of broadcast violators, S16141, S16213 [9DE]

Transcripts

Islamic Charter Schools Funding: Dan Noyes, ``Baladullah'' (news program), H7986 [5SE]

Tributes

Rogers, Fred M., S2912, S2913 [27FE]