SAFETY

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Amendments

Aviation: develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (S. 165), S5929, S5974 [8MY]

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

Children and youth: 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]

———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]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road bus operations (S. 929), S10450 [30JY]

Disasters: authorize the President to carry out a program for the protection of the health and safety of community members, volunteers, and workers in a disaster area (S. 1279), S15478, S15503 [21NO]

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

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2978, H2979, H2982, H2984, H2987, H2991 [9AP]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (S. 247), S13420 [28OC]

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

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (H.R. 2122), H6834 [15JY], H6908, H6913, H6920 [16JY]

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), H4014, H4015 [13MY], H4160, H4162, H4163, H4166 [15MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), consideration (H. Res. 229), H4156 [15MY]

———reauthorize (S. 579), S15478, S15507 [21NO]

Oceans: provide for ocean and coastal observations, enhance security at U.S. ports, and implement a data and information system required by all components of an ocean observing system (S. 1400), S13735 [31OC]

Railroads: authorizing appropriations for the Federal railroad safety program (S. 1402), S16045 [25NO]

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: authorize appropriations (S. 1727), S16035 [25NO]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of carnivorous wild cats for use as pets (S. 269), S13740 [31OC]

———prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (H.R. 1006), S15849, S15873 [24NO], H12866 [8DE]

Analyses

Protocol Additional to the Agreement Between the U.S. and International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the U.S. (S. 1987), S16125 [9DE]

Appointments

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

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

Articles and editorials

Behind Roses' Beauty, Poor and Ill Workers, E248 [13FE]

Better Governance in Public Agencies?, S9399 [15JY]

Black Lung—30 Years After Protections, Disease and Questions Remain, E901 [9MY]

Body Armor Saves Lives in Iraq, S16126 [9DE]

Cook and the Law, S5705 [5MY]

Hunt for Iraq's Weapons, S13780 [3NO]

Lucketts Man Honored for Aviation Leadership, E411 [7MR]

New Airport Profiling, S5933 [8MY]

Nukes—To Pyongyang From Nashville?, S15157 [19NO]

Open Door to Drug Imports, H10540 [6NO]

Powerful New Revolver Is Drawing Fire Already, S2915 [27FE]

Rape (and Silence About It) Haunts Baghdad, S9560 [17JY]

Rochester Area Prepares for War by Tightening Security, S4049 [20MR]

Security Costs Rise for Local Officials, Terrorism Alert Puts a Strain on Budgets, S2438 [13FE]

Time Is Running Out for a New Highway Bill, H8828 [24SE]

Traditional Coast Guard Duties Suffer, Study Says, S4679 [2AP]

U.N. Can Pick Up Pieces in Iraq if U.S. Will Let It, E1693 [4SE]

White House Office Blocked EPA's Asbestos Cleanup Plan, S2039-S2041 [6FE]

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

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: establish a Federal interagency task force to promote benefits, safety, and potential uses of biotechnology (see H.R. 2447), H5365 [12JN]

———establish a task force to promote the benefits, safety, and potential uses of agricultural biotechnology (see H.R. 3472), H10977 [6NO]

———prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 2921), H7782 [25JY]

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association: tribute to proactive commitment to general aviation security (see H. Res. 120), H1516 [4MR]

Airlines: reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs (see S. 728), S4512 [27MR]

Amtrak: require Dept. of Homeland Security study on implementing a program for screening passengers, baggage, and cargo on trains (see S. 1599), S11245 [9SE]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H2470 [27MR]

Armed Forces: reimburse members for cost of protective body armor purchased by or on behalf of the member (see S. 1991), S16120 [9DE] (see H.R. 3615), H12308 [21NO]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 1034), S5950 [8MY] (see S. 1431), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 2038), H3856 [8MY]

ATF: enhance authority to enforce compliance of gun dealers with Federal firearms laws (see S. 1983), S16119 [9DE]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see S. 516), S3162 [5MR] (see S. 1657), S11988 [25SE] (see H.R. 1049), H1514 [4MR] (see H.R. 3262), H9375 [8OC]

———develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (see S. 165), S848 [15JA] (see S. 208), S1479 [23JA]

———establish a temporary moratorium on the imposition of passenger and air carrier security fees and reimburse the airline industry for homeland security costs (see H.R. 1467), H2470 [27MR]

———improve air cargo security (see H.R. 1103), H1641 [5MR] (see H.R. 2455), H5365 [12JN]

———improve airport security by using biometric security badges (see H.R. 115), H56 [7JA]

———improve security (see H.R. 2144), H4254 [19MY]

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

———require screening of passengers and property on flights be carried out by Federal employees and allow Transportation Security Administration employees to engage in collective bargaining (see H. Con. Res. 275), H8082 [9SE]

———require that air traffic control remain a Government function (see S. 338), S2119 [10FE]

Black Lung Benefits Act: ensure benefit equity for eligible survivors (see H.R. 1988), H3682 [6MY]

Buckle Up America Week: support (see H. Con. Res. 166), H3762 [7MY]

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: allow a grace period for payment of bills by consumers whose mail service has been disrupted due to a national emergency (see H.R. 2549), H5662 [19JN]

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

Children and youth: 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]

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

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

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

———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]

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

———protect health 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 for infant crib safety (see H.R. 3371), H9811 [21OC]

———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]

———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]

———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]

———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]

Clean Air Act: modify certain provisions relative to methyl bromide (see H.R. 3403), H10129 [29OC]

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

———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]

Connecticut: exempt milk hauling vehicles from Interstate System weight limitations (see H.R. 2384), H5044 [5JN]

Courts: allow persons who bring a product liability action for injuries sustained from a product not in compliance with CPSC standards to recover triple damages (see H.R. 405), H217 [28JA]

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

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H169 [27JA]

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

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]

———issue standards addressing open flame ignition of consumer products containing polyurethane (see H.R. 3437), H10339 [4NO]

———promulgate a product safety standard that requires certain manufacturers to establish and maintain a system for providing notification of recalls to consumers (see S. 584), S3410 [10MR] (see H.R. 1197), H1744 [11MR]

———restore jurisdiction over fixed site amusement park rides (see H.R. 2207), H4734 [22MY]

Crime: enhance penalties for fraud in connection with identification documents that facilitates an act of domestic terrorism (see S. 1088), S6707 [20MY]

———enhance rights of crime victims and establish grants for local governments to assist crime victims (see S. 805), S4897 [7AP] (see H.R. 3381), H9981 [28OC]

———establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for commission of a terrorist hoax (see S. 1441), S9708 [22JY]

———prevent any adult who, as a juvenile, committed an offense that would be a crime of violence if committed by an adult, from possessing a firearm (see H.R. 3411), H10235 [30OC]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (see S. 1103), S6977 [22MY] (see H.R. 2203), H4733 [22MY]

———improve safety of meat and poultry products through retrieval of history, use, and location of products using a recordkeeping and audit system or registered identification (see H.R. 3546), H11700 [20NO]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 955), H1460 [27FE]

———provide administrative authority to investigate live poultry dealers (see H.R. 582), H319 [5FE]

———recall of meat and poultry that is adulterated, misbranded, or otherwise unsafe (see H.R. 2273), H4737 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: reevaluate necessity and safety of anthrax and smallpox vaccinations for troops (see S. Res. 278), S15976 [25NO]

Dept. of Energy: carry out a program to evaluate and demonstrate the operation of radiation detection systems for use at seaports (see S. 193), S1144 [17JA]

———decrease threat from theft or diversion of highly enriched uranium (see H.R. 795), H700 [13FE]

———external regulation of nuclear safety and occupational safety and health at facilities (see H.R. 1961), H3682 [6MY]

———transfer of, and full responsibility for possession, transportation, and disposal of, radioactive waste associated with the West Valley Demonstration project (see S. 619), S3730 [13MR]

Dept. of HHS: develop health advisories to provide notice and education on effects of mercury exposure and require posting or availability at seafood businesses where the potential for mercury exposure exists (see S. 1939), S15812 [24NO]

———expand and intensify research programs concerning elder falls (see S. 1217), S7540 [9JN] (see H.R. 3513), H11391 (see H.R. 3513), H11514 [18NO]

———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]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see S. 1781), S13134 [23OC] (see H.R. 2427), H5266 [11JN]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), consideration (see H. Res. 335), H7453 [23JY]

———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 Homeland Security: carry out activities to assess and reduce the vulnerabilities of public transportation systems (see H.R. 1148), H1680 [6MR]

———develop and implement the Responsive Emergency Alert and Dissemination of Information Call (READICall) System (see H.R. 2250), H4736 [22MY]

———establish position of Northern Border Coordinator (see H.R. 853), H704 [13FE]

———installation of chemical and biological detection devices in enclosed passenger boarding stations of heavy rail transit systems (see H.R. 2301), H4875 [3JN]

———reimburse States for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H5813 [24JN]

———review proposed construction project of a remote passenger check-in facility at Los Angeles International Airport (see H.R. 2985), H7785 [25JY]

Dept. of HUD: provide funding for law enforcement officers to patrol and provide security for certain assisted housing (see H.R. 95), H55 [7JA]

Dept. of Justice: acquire data on crimes that manifest evidence of prejudice based on gender (see H.R. 374), H170 [27JA]

———expand powers and jurisdiction to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of firearms and ammunition (see S. 1224), S7619 [10JN] (see H.R. 2403), H5173 [10JN]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see S. 764), S4702 [2AP] (see H.R. 1708), H3300 [10AP]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize appropriations for surface transportation research and development (see H.R. 3577), H12306 [21NO]

———authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road bus operations (see S. 929), S5434 [28AP]

———conduct activities to improve worldwide traffic safety (see H.R. 1226), H1810 [12MR]

———develop and implement an environmental review process for safety emergency highway projects (see H.R. 3585), H12307 [21NO]

———establish an incentive program for States to promote efficient safety belt laws and increase safety belt use (see S. 1337), S8559 [25JN] (see S. 1993), S16120 [9DE]

———establish the National Transportation Modeling and Analysis Program (see S. 354), S2187 [11FE]

———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]

———issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (see S. 311), S1977 [5FE] (see H.R. 580), H319 [5FE]

———make grants for construction projects to prevent public access to tracks and other hazards of fixed guideway systems in residential areas (see H.R. 2289), H4786 [2JN]

———provide financial assistance for local rail line relocation projects (see H.R. 948), H1395 [26FE] (see H.R. 1815), H3353 [11AP]

———require installation of 2 combination cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder systems in each commercial passenger aircraft (see H.R. 2632), H6262 [26JN]

———use of Highway Trust Fund to encourage States to require law enforcement officers to impound motor vehicles of those charged with driving while intoxicated (see H.R. 1745), H3302 [10AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities (see H.R. 1720), H3301 [10AP]

Developing countries: strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (see S. 871), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 2329), H4977 [4JN]

Disasters: authorize the President to carry out a program for the protection of the health and safety of community members, volunteers, and workers in a disaster area (see S. 1279), S8125 [18JN]

———require the Depts. of Homeland Security and Commerce to develop and coordinate a national emergency warning system (see S. 118), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 2537), H5662 [19JN]

Diseases: protect health of individuals receiving smallpox vaccine and provide compensation to and access to care for individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (see H.R. 865), H704 [13FE]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (see H.R. 1413), H2310 [25MR] (see H.R. 1463), H2470 [27MR] (see H.R. 1770), H3351 [11AP]

District of Columbia: provide Mayor with the authority to call on the National Guard (see H.R. 2820), H7329 [22JY]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1414), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

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

Drugs: clarify definition of anabolic steroids, review sentencing guidelines for crimes involving steroids, and establish education programs relative to steroids (see S. 1780), S13134 [23OC]

———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]

Drunken driving: increase penalties for individuals who operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (see S. 1141), S6979 [22MY] (see H.R. 2681), H6464 [9JY]

———provide for criminal and civil liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle (see S. 192), S1069 [16JA]

Ecology and environment: constitutional amendment on the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment (see H.J. Res. 33), H1516 [4MR]

———prohibit use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) as a gasoline additive, repeal oxygenate requirement for reformulated gasoline, and provide funding for clean up of underground storage tanks (see H.R. 2136), H4204 [15MY]

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge: ensure safety of individuals who use motor vehicles to access beaches adjacent to Brigantine Wilderness Area (see H.R. 2686), H6464 [9JY]

Employment: condition minimum wage exemptions for organized camps on compliance with certain safety standards (see H.R. 2145), H4254 [19MY]

———create a system of background checks for certain workers who enter people's homes (see H.R. 439), H241 [29JA]

EPA: conduct a study of potentially injurious effects to the environment and human health from imported electrolytic manganese metal that contains selenium (see H.R. 2812), H7225 [21JY]

———designate perchlorate as a drinking water contaminant and establish a maximum contaminant level (see S. 502), S3028 [3MR]

———establish reporting requirements for perchlorate storage and incidents of perchlorate discharges into water supplies (see S. 820), S4957 [8AP]

———reduce underground storage tank releases by strengthening inspections, operator training, program enforcement, oxygenated fuel cleanup, and providing States greater Federal resources (see H.R. 3335), H9687 [17OC]

FAA: ensure control of air traffic control system functions (see H.R. 1711), H3300 [10AP]

———improve training requirements and require certification of flight attendants (see S. 957), S5541 [30AP]

———relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see S. 959), S5541 [30AP] (see H.R. 1063), H1515 [4MR]

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

FDA: establish a comprehensive program to ensure food safety (see H.R. 1496), H2471 [27MR]

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

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

———require manufacturers of dietary supplements submit reports on adverse experiences with dietary supplements (see S. 722), S4434 [26MR]

———uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H6602 [10JY]

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

Federal agencies and departments: enhance security at executive and judicial branch facilities by requiring locksmiths serving such facilities to be credentialed, including criminal background checks (see H.R. 1407), H2269 [20MR]

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]

———establish recall authority for drugs and increase criminal penalties for sale or trade of prescription drugs knowingly adulterated or misbranded (see H.R. 3297), H9477 [15OC]

———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see S. 7), S34 (see S. 54), S36 [7JA] (see S. 1225), S7619 [10JN] (see H.R. 2491), H5467 [17JN] (see H.R. 2640), H6262 [26JN]

———require manufacturers of dietary supplements to register and require submission of reports on adverse experiences regarding such supplements (see H.R. 724), H460 [12FE]

———safeguard public health and provide food that is safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented (see H.R. 1495), H2471 [27MR]

———technical corrections relative to amendments made by the Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act (see S. 1881), S15061 [18NO] (see H.R. 3493), H11358 [17NO]

Financial institutions: enhance security at depository institutions and automatic teller machines through use of improved surveillance pictures and require FBI recommendations on such security measures (see H.R. 1544), H2586 [1AP]

Fire prevention: establish comprehensive fire safety standards for upholstered furniture, mattresses, bedclothing, and candles (see S. 1798), S13660 [30OC]

———expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (see S. 1314), S8357 [23JN] (see S. 1352), S8725 [26JN] (see S. 1453), S9905 [24JY] (see H.R. 1621), H2820 [3AP] (see H.R. 2639), H6262 [26JN]

———improve fire safety in nonresidential buildings (see H. Con. Res. 85), H1689 [10MR]

Firearms: application of Federal laws to antique firearms (see H.R. 2872), H7616 [24JY]

———assist State and local governments in conducting community gun buy back programs (see H.R. 2493), H5467 [17JN]

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

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

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

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce in handguns (see H.R. 221), H59 [7JA]

———prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 1805, 1806), S13711 [31OC] (see H.R. 357), H170 [27JA] (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), consideration (see H. Res. 181), H2937 [8AP]

———prohibit the importation of firearms that have been modified to avoid the ban on semiautomatic assault weapons (see H.R. 143), H57 [7JA]

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

———require persons to obtain a State license before receiving a handgun or ammunition (see H.R. 899), H1332 [25FE]

———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]

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

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

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

———require certain ready-to-eat meat or poultry products to bear a label advising at-risk consumers of Dept. of Agriculture and FDA recommendations relative to listeria monocytogenes (see S. 1187), S7381 [4JN]

———require foods containing known allergens to bear labeling that states that fact and the names of the allergens (see H.R. 467), H243 [29JA] (see H.R. 3684), H12919 [8DE]

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

Food industry: freshness dates on food (see H.R. 468), H243 [29JA]

———improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 3547), H11700 [20NO]

———improve safety of meat and poultry products (see S. 1202), S7476 [5JN]

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]

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

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (see S. 247), S1736 [29JA] (see S. 937), S5483 [29AP] (see H.R. 1856), H3451 [29AP]

Hazardous substances: phase-out use of mercury in dental fillings (see H.R. 1680), H2938 [8AP]

———protect human health from toxic mold (see H.R. 1268), H1900 [13MR]

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

———reduce quantity of mercury in the environment by limiting use of mercury fever thermometers and improving collection, recycling and disposal of mercury (see S. 616), S3730 [13MR]

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

———strengthen capabilities to safely and securely dispose of certain low-level radioactive waste (see S. 1045), S6070 [13MY]

Health: ensure safety and accuracy of medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments (see S. 1197), S7476 [5JN]

———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (see S. 720), S4434 [26MR] (see H.R. 663), H389 [11FE]

———permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests (see S. 1410), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 2085), H4129 [14MY]

———provide compensation for injuries resulting from smallpox countermeasures (see S. 719), S4434 [26MR]

———provide compensation for injuries resulting from smallpox countermeasures, provide protection against chemical or radiological agents, increase distribution of vaccines, and improve vaccine injury compensation (see S. 15), S3504 [11MR]

———reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing products (see S. 1115), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2277), H4737 [22MY]

———tribute to community organization of public access defibrillation programs (see H. Con. Res. 250), H7454 [23JY]

Homeland security: improve (see H.R. 3452), H10977 [6NO]

Homeland Security Act: protect voluntarily furnished confidential information (see H.R. 2526), H5661 [19JN]

Housing: constitutional amendment on the right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing (see H.J. Res. 32), H1516 [4MR]

Immigration: bar admission and facilitate removal of alien terrorists and their supporters, drug traffickers, and other illegal or criminal aliens and reform the visa and legal immigration systems (see H.R. 3522), H11650 [19NO]

Intelligent Transportation Systems Caucus: recognize goals and objectives (see H. Res. 156), H2270 [20MR]

Law enforcement: assist Neighborhood Watch program to enhance awareness about threats of terrorism and encourage local communities to improve response preparations for terrorist attacks (see S. 329), S2051 [6FE]

———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]

———require ballistics testing of all firearms manufactured and all firearms in custody of Federal agencies (see S. 469), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 776), H700 [13FE]

Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (see S. 1065), S6255 [14MY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S1812 [30JA] (see H.R. 218), H59 [7JA]

———extend the same Federal benefits to officers serving private institutions of higher education and rail carriers that apply to officers serving units of State and local government (see H.R. 3523), H11650 [19NO]

Maine: establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program (see S. 510), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1142), H1680 [6MR]

Medicaid: require criminal background checks on drivers providing medical assistance transportation services (see H.R. 364), H170 [27JA]

Medicare: impose minimum nurse staffing in participating hospitals (see H.R. 3656), H12918 [8DE]

———prepare audit reports based upon financial auditing of Medicare+Choice organizations and make such reports available to the public (see H.R. 1853), H3451 [29AP]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see S. 373), S2340 [12FE] (see S. 991), S5725 [5MY] (see H.R. 745), H461 [12FE]

———reduce work hours and increase supervision of resident-physicians to ensure the safety of both patients and resident-physicians (see S. 952), S5541 [30AP] (see H.R. 1228), H1810 [12MR]

———require home health agencies to conduct criminal background checks for all applicants for employment as patient care providers (see H.R. 208), H59 [7JA] (see H.R. 1855), H3451 [29AP]

———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]

Medicare/Medicaid: establish a national abusive and criminal background check system for patient care workers (see S. 958), S5541 [30AP]

———require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see S. 1988), S16119 [9DE] (see H.R. 3355), H9811 [21OC]

Mojave, CA: make East Kern Airport District eligible for airport security improvement assistance from the Transportation Security Administration (see H.R. 1312), H1953 [18MR]

Motor vehicles: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road buses (see H.R. 875), H1331 [25FE]

———provide penalties for the sale and use of unauthorized mobile infrared transmitters (see S. 1825), S14031 [5NO]

———require automatic door locks and interior-opening trunk locks on passenger cars (see H.R. 400), H217 [28JA]

———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]

———require periodic testing of the competency of certain elderly drivers (see H.R. 2923), H7782 [25JY]

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

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

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

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

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (see S. 215), S1479 [23JA] (see H.R. 2073), H4010 [13MY]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: establish and implement traffic safety law enforcement and compliance campaigns (see S. 1139), S6978 [22MY]

———issue standards for the use of motorized skate boards (see H.R. 1879), H3569 [30AP]

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 Missing Adult Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 213), S10619 [31JY]

National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 168), S7832 [12JN]

National Organization for Rare Disorders: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 147), H3304 [10AP]

National Park Service: require inventory, evaluation, and documentation of surviving historic Life-Saving Service stations (see S. 443), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 904), H1333 [25FE]

National parks and recreation areas: reduce risks from and mitigate effects of avalanches on visitors to units of the National Park System and other recreational users of public land (see S. 931), S5483 [29AP]

National Safety in Numbers Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 137), H2821 [3AP]

National Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S6624 [19MY]

National security: authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology (see S. 539), S3163 [5MR] (see H.R. 1096), H1640 [5MR]

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

———enhance homeland security (see S. 6), S34 (see S. 22), S35 [7JA]

———enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (see S. 1504), S10265 [30JY] (see H.R. 2122), H4203 [15MY]

———enhance security of the U.S. and its allies (see S. 1864, 1865, 1866), S14804 [12NO]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see S. 1147), S7134 [23MY] (see S. 1587), S11161 [5SE] (see H.R. 2193), H4527 [21MY]

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

———improve and coordinate emergency communications systems through use of wireless enhanced 911 (E911) services and support construction and operation of ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system (see S. 1250), S7831 [12JN]

———improve homeland security, public safety, and citizen activated emergency response capabilities through use of wireless enhanced 911 (E911) services (see H.R. 2898), H7781 [25JY]

———improve homeland security by providing for national resilience in preparation for, and in the event of, a terrorist attack (see H.R. 2370), H5044 [5JN]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports (see S. 746), S4557 [31MR] (see H.R. 2376), H5044 [5JN] (see H.R. 3456), H10977 [6NO]

———protect human health and the environment from the release of hazardous substances by terrorists (see H.R. 2901), H7781 [25JY]

———provide for homeland security block grants (see S. 87), S37 [7JA] (see H.R. 1007), H1463 [27FE]

National Stalking Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 58), S9905 [24JY] (see H. Con. Res. 241), H6348 [8JY]

National Truck Safety Month: establish (see S. Con. Res. 50), S7541 [9JN] (see H. Con. Res. 164), H3762 [7MY]

New York: allow use of tandem trailers in certain areas on Interstate 787 (see H.R. 481), H243 [29JA]

New York, NY: reauthorize the New York City Watershed Protection Program (see S. 1425), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 2771), H7085 [17JY]

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1527), H2585 [1AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), consideration (see H. Res. 229), H4010 [13MY]

———establish a program of assistance to families of passengers involved in rail passenger accidents (see H.R. 874), H1331 [25FE]

———reauthorize (see S. 579), S3369 [7MR]

Nuclear energy: extend indemnification authority for damages from nuclear incidents (see H.R. 330), H138 [8JA]

———improve security at U.S. nuclear facilities (see S. 131), S133 [9JA] (see S. 1043), S6029 [12MY] (see H.R. 2708), H6603 [10JY] (see H.R. 2761), H7019 [16JY]

———prohibit operation of nuclear power plants unless there exists a State and county certified radiological emergency response plan (see H.R. 2951), H7783 [25JY]

———renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents (see S. 156), S288 [14JA]

———strengthen security of sensitive radioactive material (see S. 350), S2187 [11FE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend to protect State and local government employees (see H.R. 536), H318 [5FE]

———modify certain provisions relative to causing death in the workplace (see S. 1272), S7980 [17JN]

———provide adjudicative improvement (see H.R. 1583), H2819 [3AP]

Oceans: provide for ocean and coastal observations, enhance security at U.S. ports, and implement a data and information system required by all components of an ocean observing system (see S. 1400), S9328 [14JY]

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

Orphan Drug Act: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 147), H3304 [10AP]

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]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see S. 385), S2456 [13FE] (see S. 791), S4824 [3AP] (see H.R. 837), H703 [13FE]

Pharmaceuticals: provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (see H.R. 616), H321 [5FE]

Postal Service: protection of post offices (see H. Con. Res. 120), H2401 [26MR]

Privacy: protect and enhance consumer privacy (see H.R. 1636), H2821 [3AP]

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

Professional Boxing Safety Act: amend (see S. 275), S1870 [4FE] (see H.R. 1281), H1901 [13MR]

Protocol Additional to the Agreement Between the U.S. and International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the U.S.: implement U.S. obligations (see S. 1987), S16119 [9DE]

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 Health Service Act: protection of human subjects in research (see H.R. 3594), H12307 [21NO]

Public safety officers: include private firefighters and rescue squad and ambulance crew members for certain benefits (see H.R. 1475), H2471 [27MR]

———permit military service performed by District of Columbia police officers, firemen, and certain Federal law enforcement officers to count toward retirement calculation (see H.R. 3054), H8174 [10SE]

———provide benefits to those who die or become disabled as a result of certain injuries (see H.R. 1960), H3682 [6MY]

Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day: establish (see H. Res. 388), H9130 [1OC]

Radioactive substances: provide for the disposition of U.S. uranium inventories (see H.R. 763), H699 [13FE]

Railroads: authorizing appropriations for the Federal railroad safety program (see S. 1402), S9328 [14JY]

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

———reform the safety practices of the railroad industry (see H.R. 2378), H5044 [5JN]

———require GAO study on effective foreign rail transportation security measures (see S. 1598), S11245 [9SE]

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: authorize appropriations (see S. 1727), S12533 [14OC]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see S. 1140), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———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]

———establish programs to enhance roadway safety and improve transportation efficiency (see H.R. 288), H136 [8JA]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see S. 1640), S11753 [22SE] (see H.R. 3087), H8282 (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund safety programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see S. 1646), S11832 [23SE]

———improve roadway safety for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians and workers in proximity to vehicle traffic (see H.R. 906), H1333 [25FE]

———increase the Federal share for certain safety and other projects on energy impacted highways (see H.R. 702), H391 [11FE]

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

———prohibit the use of a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle (see S. 179), S1068 [16JA]

Safe Drinking Water Act: assist small communities with achieving or maintaining compliance with drinking water standards (see S. 1432), S9638 [21JY] (see H.R. 3328), H9614 [16OC]

San Joaquin River: feasibility of reservoir to increase water storage capacity and power generation and improve water supply reliability and quality, management efficiency, ecosystem function, and flood control (see H.R. 309), H137 [8JA]

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]

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

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see S. 333), S2119 [10FE] (see H.R. 2490), H5467 [17JN]

Sewage disposal: enhance security of wastewater treatment works (see S. 779), S4823 [3AP] (see S. 1039), S6029 [12MY] (see H.R. 866), H704 [13FE]

Shipping industry: require inspection of cargo destined for the U.S. (see H.R. 1010), H1463 [27FE] (see H.R. 1392), H2269 [20MR]

Ships and vessels: accelerate requirement that tankers carrying oil in bulk as cargo must be equipped with a double hull (see H.R. 880), H1331 [25FE]

———improve safety of houseboat generator exhaust systems (see H.R. 3006), H7948 [4SE]

Small business: protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (see S. 1546), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 2813), H7328 [22JY]

Social Security: improve patient safety (see H.R. 877), H1331 [25FE]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see S. 559), S3252 [6MR] (see H.R. 1179), H1743 [11MR]

———require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of potentially visually impaired individuals (see H. Con. Res. 56), H1395 [26FE]

Task Force on Sealed Source Protection: establish to evaluate and make recommendations on security of sealed sources of radioactive materials (see H.R. 891), H1332 [25FE]

Taxation: allow businesses to expense qualified security devices (see H.R. 1259), H1900 [13MR]

———exclude benefits from income, employment taxes, and wage withholding property tax rebates, provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see S. 1512), S10617 [31JY] (see H.R. 1859), H3451 [29AP]

———extend credits to assist in the purchase of fishing safety equipment (see S. 487), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 2973), H7784 [25JY]

———provide a nonrefundable credit for individuals who purchase a residential safe storage device for firearms (see H.R. 325), H138 [8JA]

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

Telecommunications: establish a permanent grant program to improve public safety communications and the interoperability of emergency communications equipment (see H.R. 3370), H9811 [21OC]

———facilitate the deployment of wireless telecommunications networks to further the availability of the Emergency Alert System (see S. 564), S3253 [6MR]

Telephones: require providers of wireless telephone services to provide access to the universal emergency telephone number in subterranean subway stations located within their area of coverage (see H.R. 2025), H3761 [7MY]

Terrorism: assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to threats to agriculture (see S. 427), S2594 [24FE]

———close certain loopholes that have allowed terrorists to acquire firearms and maintain records of certain handgun transfers during periods of heightened terrorist risk (see S. 969), S5650 [1MY]

———enhance agricultural biosecurity through increased prevention, preparation, and response planning (see S. 430), S2594 [24FE]

———enhance public safety through pretrial detention and postrelease supervision of terrorists (see S. 1606), S11349 [10SE] (see H.R. 3040), H8081 [9SE]

———ensure that appropriate security measures are taken to address threat of terrorism against facilities that manufacture, use, or process potentially dangerous chemicals (see S. 994), S5725 [5MY]

———ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals (see S. 157), S288 [14JA] (see H.R. 1861), H3451 [29AP]

———improve building and fire codes and standards, strengthen the private security industry, and create a safer environment in commercial buildings and industrial facilities (see S. 216), S1479 [23JA]

———provide incentives to commercial researchers to develop technologies and drugs to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack (see S. 666), S3993 [19MR]

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

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, compensate quota holders and producers, establish Tobacco Quality Board, assess user fees, and grant FDA authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 140), H56 [7JA]

———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]

Tornadoes: authorize use of community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks (see H.R. 23), H52 [7JA]

Transportation: authorize funds for highway safety programs, motor carrier safety programs, hazardous materials transportation safety program, and boating safety programs (see S. 1978), S15975 [25NO]

———establish a goods movement program to improve the productivity, security, and safety of freight transportation gateways (see H.R. 3398), H10129 [29OC]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see S. 1072), S6507 [15MY] (see H.R. 2088), H4129 [14MY] (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———improve transportation and security of household goods (see H.R. 1070), H1515 [4MR]

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

———provide incentives to States for development of traffic safety programs to reduce crashes related to driver fatigue and sleep deprivation (see H.R. 968), H1461 [27FE]

———provide that individuals who are eligible to join the Armed Forces are also eligible to be security screening personnel (see H.R. 606), H321 [5FE]

———responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see S. 1776), S13134 [23OC] (see H.R. 2863), H7615 [24JY]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: amend relative to NAFTA corridor planning and development and coordinated border infrastructure and safety (see H.R. 2220), H4734 [22MY]

———make certain amendments relative to Indian tribes and provide training and technical assistance to Native Americans interested in commercial vehicle driving careers (see S. 281), S1870 [4FE]

Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act: exempt small trailer manufacturers from certain reporting requirements (see S. 1667), S12056 [26SE] (see H.R. 1137), H1679 [6MR]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see S. 1325), S8439 [24JN] (see H.R. 871), H1331 [25FE]

U.S. Boxing Administration: establish (see S. 275), S1870 [4FE] (see H.R. 1281), H1901 [13MR]

Undetectable Firearms Act: repeal sunset provisions (see S. 1774), S13053 [22OC]

Water: allow public water systems to avoid filtration requirements (see H.R. 1471), H2470 [27MR]

Weapons: authorize assistance through eligible nongovernmental organizations to remove and dispose of unexploded ordnance in agriculturally-valuable lands in developing countries (see H.R. 2299), H4787 [2JN]

———require certain studies on the health effects of exposure to depleted uranium munitions and require cleanup and mitigation of contamination at sites of depleted uranium munition use and production (see H.R. 1483), H2471 [27MR]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of carnivorous wild cats for use as pets (see S. 269), S1813 [30JA]

———prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H1463 [27FE]

Women: promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see S. 1801), S13660 [30OC] (see H.R. 3420), H10236 [30OC]

———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]

Conference reports

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

Cost Estimates

Project BioShield Act (H.R. 2122): CBO, E1472-E1475 [14JY]

Factsheets

Recommendations for Reducing Risk of Worker Exposures to Vermiculite That May Be Contaminated With Asbestos: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, S2037 [6FE]

Letters

Air operations during World Series in Anaheim, CA: Roger A. Baker, Anaheim, CA, Chief of Police, S2539 [14FE]

Chemical facility security relative to terrorism: Thomas J. Ridge, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Christine Todd Whitman, EPA Administrator, S297 [14JA]

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

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

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

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

Contract Tower Program expansion to visual flight rule (VFR) towers: Jerry Tuso, Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization, S14944 [17NO]

———Kenneth M. Mead, Dept. of Transportation, S14943 [17NO]

Dept. of HHS certification of safety and cost savings relative to commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada: Asa Hutchinson, DEA, S8206 [19JN]

———Donna E. Shalala, S8204 [19JN]

———Mark B. McClellan, FDA, S8203, S8205 [19JN]

———Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S8204 [19JN]

Don't Feed the Bears Act: Chris W. Cox, NRA, E1437 [9JY]

E-911 Implementation Act: Vincent Stile, Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials, International, Inc., H10291 [4NO]

———Richard Taylor, National Emergency Number Association, H10291 [4NO]

———Steven K. Berry, Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, H10291 [4NO]

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

Greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals: Business for Affordable Medicine (organization), H6121 [26JN]

Homeland security: Senator Harkin, S9883 [24JY]

Homeland security funding: Rich Stanek, Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety, E737 [11AP]

———Senator Byrd, S2761 [26FE]

———Thomas J. Ridge, Sec. of Homeland Security, S4227, S4229 [21MR]

Issuance of safety equipment and body armor for soldiers in Iraq: David Willet, S12812 [17OC]

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act: Chuck Canterbury, Fraternal Order of Police, S1817 [30JA]

Libby, MT, asbestos contamination: Christine Todd Whitman, EPA Administrator, S2041 [6FE]

Louisiana public safety communications system: Mike Foster, Governor of Louisiana, S4773 [3AP]

———Terry C. Landry, Louisiana Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, S4773 [3AP]

Lower Manhattan, New York, NY, air quality: James L. Connaughton, Council on Environmental Quality, S13250 [27OC]

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]

National Highway Safety Act: Norman Y. Mineta, Sec. of Transportation, S16132 [9DE]

National Transportation Modeling and Analysis Program Establishment Act: Norman Y. Mineta, Sec. of Transportation, S2212 [11FE]

Prevent California from implementing air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines: Donald P. Bliss, National Association of State Fire Marshals, S14468 [12NO]

———Jacqueline Elder, CPSC, S14469 [12NO]

———Thomas J. Dammrick, National Marine Manufacturers Association, S14469 [12NO]

———William Farr, Missouri Dept. of Public Safety, S14470 [12NO]

———William J. McCammon, California Fire Chiefs Association, S14468 [12NO]

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]

Project BioShield Act: Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, H6929 [16JY]

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: Sherman J. Clark, S14265 [7NO]

Protocol Additional to the Agreement Between the U.S. and International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the U.S.: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S16124 [9DE]

Reducing Crime and Terrorism at America's Seaports Act: Kurt Nagle, American Association of Port Authorities, S11167 [5SE]

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

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

Require foreign aircraft repair stations be subject to the same safety standards as domestic air stations: AFL-CIO, S7808 [12JN]

———Richard L. Trumka and Sonny Hall, AFL-CIO, S7808 [12JN]

Require that air traffic control remain a Government function: Marion C. Blakey, FAA, S14951 [17NO], S15385 [21NO]

Require that air traffic control remains a Government function: several consumer organizations, S13615 [30OC]

Require that airline passenger security fee funds are used for airport security: Thomas J. Ridge, Sec. of Homeland Security, S11893 [24SE]

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

Small Business Liability Reform Act: Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S10676 [31JY]

———James A. Anderson, Jr., National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, S10676 [31JY]

———Kathy R. Van Kleeck, Motorcycle Industry Council, S10675 [31JY]

———Small Business Legal Reform Coalition, S10675 [31JY]

Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act: Andrew L. Stern, Service Employees International Union, H2484 [31MR]

———Barry Kasinitz, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2483 [31MR]

———Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H2484 [31MR]

———Charlotte Fraas, American Federation of Teachers, H2487 [31MR]

———Dennis Slocumb, International Union of Police Associations, H2487 [31MR]

———George C. Benjamin, American Public Health Association, H2487 [31MR]

———Rose Gonzalez, American Nurses Association, H2482 [31MR]

———W. Michael Scheld, Infectious Diseases Society of America, H2482 [31MR]

State grants for smallpox and other bioterrorism inoculation activities: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, S4744 [3AP]

———Patrick M. Libbey, National Association of County & City Health Officials, S4744 [3AP]

———Rose Gonzalez, American Nurses Association, S4744 [3AP]

State water pollution control revolving fund and State drinking water treatment revolving loan fund capitalization grants funding: Water Infrastructure Network (organization), S14513 [12NO]

———several environmental organizations, S14513 [12NO]

Surface Transportation Extension Act: Representative Nussle, Committee on the Budget (House), H8828 [24SE]

Tribute to Transportation Security Administration employees: Daniel A. Bernath, Transportation Security Administration, E2270 [6NO]

War on terrorism and homeland security funding relative to omnibus consolidated appropriations: Steve Abbot, Executive Office of the President, S1001 [16JA]

Lists

Counterfeit prescription drugs, H7597 [24JY]

Court cases in which Deborah L. Cook ruled in favor of an employee, S5708 [5MY]

Court decisions that support the militia interpretation of the second amendment to the Constitution on the right to keep and bear arms, H2973 [9AP]

Messages

District of Columbia Public Safety Funds: President Bush, S14173 [6NO], H10534 [6NO]

Motions

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H7610 [24JY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2990, H2997 [9AP]

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), H4165 [15MY]

Petitions and memorials

International Association of Chiefs of Police: homeland security funding, E114 [29JA]

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

``The Mother,'' Patrick Pearse, S1850 [4FE]

Proposals

Treatment of biological products and generic drugs relative to patent challenges and exclusivity rules, S16106 [9DE]

Remarks in House

Africa: encourage biotechnology research and development, H6321 [8JY]

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association: tribute to Airport Support Network and Airport Watch Programs, E938 [13MY]

———tribute to proactive commitment to general aviation security (H. Res. 120), E353 [4MR]

Airlines: impose conditions on use of federally provided relief funds, H2797 [3AP]

———prohibit air carriers receiving Federal assistance from reducing services, H8058 [9SE]

———reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs, H2708, H2776, H2777 [3AP], E689 [7AP]

Albuquerque, NM: tribute to Mechanical Contractors Association Project Heat's On, E1768 [11SE]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands, H7049-H7051 [17JY], E1531 [18JY]

———prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (H.R. 1472), E1437 [9JY]

Armenia: AID funding for Armenian Technology Group to establish Central Diagnostic Laboratory, E2505, E2521 [8DE]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices, E983 [15MY]

———reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 2038), E906 [9MY]

ATF: allow individuals to access information on gun dealers engaging in illegal activities, H2949 [9AP]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (H.R. 1049), H1475 [4MR]

———allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (H.R. 3262), E2008 [8OC]

———emission credits for airport improvement projects, H5209 [11JN]

———improve air cargo security (H.R. 1103), H1607 [5MR]

———improve training requirements for cabin crew members to prepare for potential threat conditions, H5229 [11JN]

———require defensive training for flight attendants, H9287 [8OC]

———require screening of all cargo on passenger planes, H5776-H5779 [24JN], H8795-H8802 [24SE]

———require that air traffic control remain a Government function, H9961-H9964 [28OC], H10164-H10170, H10173-H10187 [30OC], E2150 [28OC]

———research, development, and deployment of technology to protect commercial aircraft from man-portable air defense systems, H2793 [3AP]

Black Lung Benefits Act: ensure benefit equity for eligible survivors (H.R. 1988), E875 [6MY]

Buchanan, NY: safety of Indian Point nuclear power plant, H10401 [5NO]

Buckle Up America Week: support (H. Con. Res. 166), H4213, H4214 [19MY]

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]

Bush, President: tribute to homeland and national security policies, H8956 [30SE]

California: Los Vaqueros Reservoir funding, H7136 [18JY]

Cargo transportation: develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce, H4210 [19MY]

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]

Children and youth: implement Code Adam child safety alert program in Federal buildings, H2428, H2429 [27MR]

———infant abandonment in hospitals, H26 [7JA]

———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 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]

———protection initiatives, H26 [7JA]

Coast Guard: funding, H5760 [24JN]

———inspection of foreign-flag vessels that depart and return to the same U.S. port without a stop in between, H10400 [5NO]

———pension funding, H2159 [20MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): investigation into break up, H4245 [19MY]

Computers: establish Internet domain for children that will promote positive experiences, provide safe online environment, and prevent exposure to harmful material, H7953 [5SE]

Courts: restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (H.R. 394), E84 [28JA]

CPSC: establish a consumer product safety standard for each durable infant or toddler product (H.R. 2911), E1661 [25JY]

———issue standards addressing open flame ignition of consumer products containing polyurethane (H.R. 3437), E2224 [4NO]

———restore jurisdiction over fixed site amusement park rides (H.R. 2207), E1060 [22MY]

Crime: child abuse programs funding, H2425 [27MR]

———enhance rights of crime victims and establish grants for local governments to assist crime victims (H.R. 3381), E2152 [28OC]

———prevent any adult who, as a juvenile, committed an offense that would be a crime of violence if committed by an adult, from possessing a firearm (H.R. 3411), E2198 [31OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production, H671 [13FE]

———prohibit approval of any nonambulatory livestock for human consumption, H6651-H6655 [14JY]

———recall of meat and poultry that is adulterated, misbranded, or otherwise unsafe (H.R. 2273), E1055 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: treatment of unexploded ordnance, H1778 [12MR], H1909 [18MR]

Dept. of Energy: increase renewable energy programs funding through reductions in Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H7132-H7136 [18JY]

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]

———Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program funding, H6516 [10JY]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs, H9354 [8OC], H9969 [28OC], H10539 [6NO], H11372-H11377, H11504, H11509-H11512 [18NO], H12106, H12111, H12178 [21NO], E2350 [20NO]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H5247 [11JN], H5453-H5459 [17JN], H6583, H6592-H6595 [10JY], H6682-H6685 [14JY], H6858-H6864 [15JY], H6873, H6996 [16JY], H7198, H7200, H7202 [21JY], H7457, H7458, H7459, H7595-H7611 [24JY], H7813 [3SE], H8261 [16SE], H9465 [15OC], E1617, E1621, E1622, E1642, E1647, E1648, E1658, E1659 [25JY]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), consideration (H. Res. 335), H7531-H7541 [24JY]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), motion to recommit, H7610 [24JY]

———take action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market (H. Res. 435), E2259 [6NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize issuance of port security grants, H10402 [5NO]

———critical infrastructure protection funding, H3929 [9MY]

———determine percentage of frontline transit employees who have received training in emergency preparedness and response, H5751 [24JN]

———develop and implement the Responsive Emergency Alert and Dissemination of Information Call (READICall) System (H.R. 2250), E1069 [23MY]

———first responders funding, H8795-H8802 [24SE]

———first responders funding through reductions in Transportation Security Administration funding, H5761, H5762 [24JN]

———maintain homeland security, preparedness and disaster response programs funding and require screening of all cargo on passenger planes, H8107-H8111 [10SE]

———review proposed construction project of a remote passenger check-in facility at Los Angeles International Airport, H7879 [4SE]

———review proposed remote passenger check-in facility at Los Angeles International Airport, H5196 [11JN], H5784 [24JN]

Dept. of HUD: provide funding for law enforcement officers to patrol and provide security for certain assisted housing (H.R. 95), E4 [8JA]

Dept. of Justice: conduct feasibility study on background checks for volunteers who work with children, the disabled, and the elderly, H2426, H2427 [27MR]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (H.R. 1708), H6709 [15JY]

Dept. of Labor: Mine Safety and Health Administration underground coal mine dust level regulations, H6561-H6563 [10JY], E901 [9MY]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (H.R. 580), E157 [6FE]

———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]

———require installation of 2 combination cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder systems in each commercial passenger aircraft (H.R. 2632), H12839 [8DE]

———use of Highway Trust Fund to encourage States to require law enforcement officers to impound motor vehicles of those charged with driving while intoxicated (H.R. 1745), E763 [11AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities, H12144 [21NO]

———authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities (H.R. 1720), H9996-H10008 [29OC], E758 [11AP], E2185 [31OC], E2209 [4NO]

Developing countries: strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (H.R. 2329), H4881 [4JN], E1131 [4JN]

Disasters: require the Depts. of Homeland Security and Commerce to develop and coordinate a national emergency warning system (H.R. 2537), E1313 [20JN]

Diseases: protect health of individuals receiving smallpox vaccine and provide compensation to and access to care for individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 865), E267, E268 [13FE]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1413), H2300 [25MR]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1463), H2476, H2478-H2494 [31MR], E638 [1AP], E677 [3AP]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1770), H3339, H3340 [11AP], E795 [29AP]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1770), corrections in engrossment, H3343 [11AP]

District of Columbia: provide Mayor with the authority to call on the National Guard (H.R. 2820), E1558 [23JY]

Ecology and environment: prohibit use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) as a gasoline additive, H11385, H11415 [18NO]

Ecuador: impact of rose industry on health of workers, E248 [13FE]

EPA: reduce underground storage tank releases by strengthening inspections, operator training, program enforcement, oxygenated fuel cleanup, and providing States greater Federal resources, H11409 [18NO]

FAA: access to certain aviation maintenance information, H5205-H5207 [11JN]

———Airport Improvement Program funding, H5205, H5209 [11JN]

———ensure control of air traffic control system functions (H.R. 1711), E742 [11AP]

———improve training requirements and require certification of flight attendants, H8909 [25SE]

———relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots, H5192 [11JN]

Families and domestic relations: provide coverage of domestic violence screening and treatment under Maternal and Child Health Program, Medicaid, and Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, H1478 [4MR]

FDA: lobbying activities relative to Pharmaceutical Market Access Act, H7459 [24JY]

———proposed rule for dietary supplement current good manufacturing practices, H7937 [4SE]

———provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (S. 650), H11567-H11572 [19NO]

———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals, H2313 [26MR]

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

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]

———require manufacturers of dietary supplements to register and require submission of reports on adverse experiences regarding such supplements (H.R. 724), E218 [13FE]

Fire prevention: improve fire safety in nonresidential buildings (H. Con. Res. 85), H1701-H1704 [11MR], E421 [11MR]

Fire Prevention Week: observance, E1954 [2OC]

Firearms: assist State and local governments in conducting community gun buy back programs (H.R. 2493), E1285 [17JN]

———eliminate requirement that manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms must be convicted for illegal transfers prior to taking any civil action against them, H2982-H2984 [9AP]

———ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers, H7244, H7245 [22JY]

———ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers (H.R. 1540), E637 [1AP]

———permit lawsuits against persons who sell guns to someone who uses illegal drugs or has been adjudicated as a mental defective, H2984-H2987 [9AP]

———permit lawsuits against weapons distributors, dealers, importers and trade associations, H2991-H2994 [9AP]

———permit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, sellers, or trade associations for negligence, H2987-H2991 [9AP]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2968-H2999 [9AP], E740, E757 [11AP], E798 [29AP]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), amendment process, H2810 [3AP]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), consideration (H. Res. 181), H2944-H2950 [9AP]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), motion to recommit, H2997 [9AP]

———require all semiautomatic firearms be equipped with chamber load indicators and/or magazine disconnect mechanisms (H.R. 821), E250 [13FE]

———strike ``when used as intended'' from exceptions to prohibition on lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers, H2979-H2982 [9AP]

———treatment of pending lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers, H2947, H2997 [9AP]

Food: educate the public on the use of biotechnology in producing food for human consumption, H6649, H6650 [14JY], H12843 [8DE]

———facilitate procurement of safe food by hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and child care facilities (H.R. 3628), E2447 [23NO]

Forest Service: hazardous fuels reduction activities funding, H7040 [17JY], H7641 [25JY]

———hazardous fuels reduction activities funding through reductions in National Endowment for the Arts funding, E1585 [24JY]

———increase hazardous fuels reduction activities funding through reductions in Dept. of Agriculture land acquisition program funding, H7048, H7049 [17JY]

———increase hazardous fuels reduction activities funding through reductions in National Endowment for the Arts funding, H7042 [17JY]

Government: enhance security and efficiency of immigration, visa, border patrol, and naturalization functions, H3668 [6MY]

Harbors: levy container fees on foreign containers entering U.S. ports, H8799 [24SE]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1856), E806 [30AP]

Hazardous substances: early acceptance or interim storage of high level nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site, H7131 [18JY]

———provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (S. 686), H11574-H11577 [19NO], E2446 [23NO]

———Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H7124, H7125 [18JY], H11400 [18NO]

Health: improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (H.R. 663), H1766-H1774 [12MR]

———reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing products (H.R. 2277), E1050 [22MY]

———safety of vaccines containing mercury and thimerosal, H9075 [1OC], E1981 [7OC]

Houston, TX: Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility funding, H7860 [4SE]

Immigration: prevent smuggling of aliens across borders, H4244 [19MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: ensure safe and drug-free learning environment for children with disabilities, H3525, H3526 [30AP]

Iraq: health effects of depleted uranium, H1609 [5MR]

———U.N. involvement in peacekeeping and reconstruction, E1693 [4SE]

———U.S. policy, H7815-H7822 [3SE], H8071-H8077 [9SE]

Kalamazoo, MI: anniversary of Dept. of Public Safety, E579 [26MR]

Law enforcement: efforts to combat drunken driving, E2348 [20NO]

———improve security at U.S. borders, H126 [8JA], H1507-H1512 [4MR], H1607 [5MR], H1657 [6MR], H1878 [13MR], H1930 [18MR], H2302-H2307 [25MR], H2507 [31MR], H2697-H2701 [2AP], H2838 [7AP], H2918-H2922 [8AP], H3442-H3447 [29AP], H4195-H4201 [15MY], H4355-H4360 [20MY], H4513-H4518 [21MY], H4868-H4874 [3JN], H8068-H8071 [9SE], H8266-H8270 [16SE], H8895-H8898 [24SE]

Lifetime Entertainment Services: tribute to television campaign to stop violence against women, H1658 [6MR], E403 [7MR]

Los Angeles County, CA: tribute to public safety interoperability communications pilot program, E2262 [6NO]

Maine: establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program (H.R. 1142), E406 [7MR]

Medicare: protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (H.R. 745), E207 [13FE]

Mojave, CA: make East Kern Airport District eligible for airport security improvement assistance from the Transportation Security Administration (H.R. 1312), E499 [18MR]

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]

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

———funding, H417 [12FE]

———space shuttle crew escape system development funding, H7689 [25JY]

———space shuttle safety funding, E287 [26FE]

National Burn Awareness Week: observance, E174 [7FE]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding, H2409, H2410, H2414, H2416 [27MR], H3074 [10AP]

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: observance of National Lobby Day, E382 [6MR], E409 [7MR]

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

National Fire Prevention Week: observance, E1973 [2OC]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals and raise awareness and encourage education about safety on the Internet, E1404 [7JY]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: ensure that environmental and toxicological impacts are studied during developmental process of nanotechnology, H3724, H3725 [7MY]

National Organization for Rare Disorders: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 147), H4215-H4217 [19MY], E1000 [21MY]

National Park Service: require inventory, evaluation, and documentation of surviving historic Life-Saving Service stations (H.R. 904), E281 [25FE]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (H.R. 2122), H6581 [10JY], H6834 [15JY], H6908-H6941 [16JY], E1488 [15JY]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, H2590, H2677, H2681 [2AP], H2709, H2715, H2732, H2774 [3AP], H5762-H5764, H5770, H5798 [24JN], E584 [26MR]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (H.R. 2193), E1041 [21MY]

———ensure that unapproved medical products made available during a declared emergency are returned to unapproved status following termination of declared emergency, H6928 [16JY]

———homeland security funding, H2105, H2106 [19MR], H2150, H2151, H2152 [20MR], H2446 [27MR], H2672 [2AP], H2708, H2710-H2718, H2726, H2731, H2738-H2743 [3AP], H2916 [8AP], H3410 [29AP], E114 [29JA], E737 [11AP]

———improve homeland security, public safety, and citizen activated emergency response capabilities through use of wireless enhanced 911 (E911) services (H.R. 2898), H10288-H10293 [4NO]

———national objectives priority assignments, H364 [11FE], H418 [12FE], H679 [13FE], H1674-H1676 [6MR], H3674-H3680 [6MY]

———transit security funding, H2678 [2AP], H2774 [3AP]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, H397 [12FE]

National Stalking Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 241), H6275 [8JY]

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

Niagara Falls, NY: Air Reserve Station construction funding, E2253 [6NO]

NRC: improve safety of transporting nuclear materials, H9778-H9780 [21OC]

———require consultation with the Dept. of Homeland Security on the location and design of new nuclear facilities, H9778-H9780 [21OC]

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), H4157-H4168 [15MY], E995 [19MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), amendment process, H3957 [9MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), consideration (H. Res. 229), H4151-H4157 [15MY]

———establish a program of assistance to families of passengers involved in rail passenger accidents (H.R. 874), H3705-H3708 [7MY]

———reauthorize (S. 579), H12298, H12299 [21NO]

———study impact of age on the competence and qualifications of pilots and the use of rail systems in high population density cities, H4166, H4167 [15MY]

Nuclear energy: improve security at U.S. nuclear facilities, H2674, H2675 [2AP], H9778-H9780 [21OC], E2129 [24OC]

———revoke Davis Besse Nuclear Power Station license, H7141 [18JY]

———spent nuclear fuel storage sites, H7120, H7121 [18JY]

Oberlin, OH: tribute to Cleveland Center air traffic controllers for efforts to maintain safety during terrorist attacks, E1433 [9JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: provide adjudicative improvement (H.R. 1583), E665 [3AP], E1483 [15JY]

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.: tribute to Henderson, NV, processing and distribution facility, E648 [2AP]

Orphan Drug Act: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 147), H4215 [19MY], E1000 [21MY]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (H.R. 837), H1296 [25FE], H1927 [18MR]

———encourage use of ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE) to meet renewable fuel compliance standards, H11415 [18NO]

Pharmaceuticals: improve safety and efficacy for children, H11570 [19NO]

———provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (H.R. 616), E190 [12FE]

———safety of imported prescription drugs, H5249 [11JN], H9253, H9254 [7OC], H9800 [21OC], H11599 [19NO]

Pitas, Andrew: Air Traffic Control Association Glenn Gilbert Award recipient, E411 [7MR]

Power resources: renewable fuel standard, H11384 [18NO]

Public buildings: require that certain procedures are followed in Federal buildings when a child is reported missing (H.R. 1263), E1070 [23MY]

Public safety officers: permit military service performed by District of Columbia police officers, firemen, and certain Federal law enforcement officers to count toward retirement calculation (H.R. 3054), H9320-H9322 [8OC]

Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day: establish (H. Res. 388), E2011 [8OC]

Red Ribbon Week: support goals, H10136 [30OC]

Rhode Island: General Assembly's passage of fire safety legislation, E1453 [11JY]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3087), H8819-H8830 [24SE], E1863, E1867 [23SE], E1954 [2OC]

———improve roadway safety for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians and workers in proximity to vehicle traffic (H.R. 906), E398 [7MR]

———maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (H.R. 1107), E380 [6MR]

Robinson, IL: Marathon Ashland Petroleum, LLC, Illinois Refining Division recipient of Marathon Ashland Petroleum, LLC, President's Award for Responsible Care, E1457 [11JY]

San Joaquin River: feasibility of reservoir to increase water storage capacity and power generation and improve water supply reliability and quality, management efficiency, ecosystem function, and flood control (H.R. 309), E47 [8JA]

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]

Science: benefits of biotechnology, H4792 [3JN]

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]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice, H3686 [7MY]

Sewage disposal: enhance security of wastewater treatment works (H.R. 866), H3703-H3705 [7MY], E902 [9MY]

St. Clairsville, OH: tribute to Pied Piper Nursery, H4880 [4JN]

Stamford, CT: tribute to law enforcement efforts, E1306 [19JN]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (H.R. 1179), E442 [12MR]

Taxation: extend credits to assist in the purchase of fishing safety equipment (H.R. 2973), E1654 [25JY]

Telecommunications: establish a permanent grant program to improve public safety communications and the interoperability of emergency communications equipment (H.R. 3370), E2115 [21OC]

———wireless enhanced 911 (E911) technology funding, H5183 [11JN]

Terrorism: enhance public safety through pretrial detention and postrelease supervision of terrorists (H.R. 3040), E1748 [9SE]

———improve the ability of the U.S. to prepare for and respond to a biological threat or attack, H2676 [2AP]

Tornadoes: authorize use of community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks (H.R. 23), H7172-H7174 [21JY]

Transportation: establish a goods movement program to improve the productivity, security, and safety of freight transportation gateways (H.R. 3398), H11508 [18NO], E2260 [6NO]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 2088), H4094 [14MY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3550), E2351 [20NO], E2373 [21NO]

———improve transportation and security of household goods (H.R. 1070), E354 [4MR]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: reauthorize, H8824-H8830, H8894, H8895 [24SE], E1863, E1867 [23SE], E1900 [25SE]

Transportation Security Administration: address efficiency of airport screeners and baggage handlers, H5208 [11JN]

———tribute to employees, E2270 [6NO]

U.N.: engage U.N. weapons inspectors in search for Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, H9632 [17OC]

U.S.-Japan Maritime Youth Exchange Program: tribute, E1553 [22JY]

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.: anniversary, E1933 [30SE]

Weirton, WV: tribute to Watching Its Neighborhood Kids program, E2406 [22NO]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (H.R. 1006), H11444-H11446 [18NO], H12866 [8DE]

Women: promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (H.R. 3420), E2194 [31OC]

———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]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: landmine awareness program funding, S13370 [28OC]

AID: Clean Water for the Americas Partnership funding, S1441 [23JA]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants, S15959 [25NO]

Airports: require that airline passenger security fee funds are used for airport security, S11892, S11893, S11896 [24SE]

American Automobile Association: School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipients, S5940 [8MY]

Americans for Gun Safety (organization): report on effect of stolen guns, S1462 [23JA]

Amtrak: require Dept. of Homeland Security study on implementing a program for screening passengers, baggage, and cargo on trains (S. 1599), S11251 [9SE]

Armed Forces: additional safety equipment for soldiers in Iraq funding, S12351-S12354 [2OC]

———reimburse members for cost of protective body armor purchased by or on behalf of the member (S. 1991), S16126 [9DE]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices, S3725 [13MR], S7124 [23MY]

———reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (S. 1034), S5971 [8MY], S9295 [11JY], S11471 [15SE]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft, S3721 [13MR], S7799 [12JN]

———allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (S. 516), S3165 [5MR]

———allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (S. 1657), S12022 [25SE], S14378 [10NO]

———develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (S. 165), S850, S851 [15JA], S3721 [13MR], S5929-S5939 [8MY], S5993 [9MY]

———develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (S. 208), S1483 [23JA]

———expansion of Contract Tower Program to visual flight rule (VFR) towers, S14943, S14944 [17NO]

———improve security, S9399 [15JY]

———provide for monitoring of aircraft air quality and require air carriers to address complaints and maintain records associated with aircraft air quality, S7811 [12JN]

———require that air traffic control remain a Government function, S7786-S7790 [12JN], S12180 [30SE], S12432 [3OC], S14858 [12NO], S14940-S14952 [17NO], S15389, S15390, S15393 [21NO]

———require that air traffic control remain a Government function (S. 338), S2122 [10FE]

———require that air traffic control remains a Government function, S13614-S13616 [30OC]

———research, development, and deployment of technology to protect commercial aircraft from man-portable air defense systems, S4737-S4742, S4762 [3AP]

Barton, Ronald W.: Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Chairman's Medal recipient, S13511 [29OC]

Biological weapons: State grants for smallpox and other bioterrorism inoculation activities, S4742-S4747 [3AP]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: increase security personnel at the northern border of the U.S., S9780-S9783 [23JY]

California: prevent implementation of air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines, S14467-S14470 [12NO], S14928-S14932 [17NO]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: improve injection safety in immunization programs in developing countries, S6614 [19MY]

Children and youth: prevent child abduction, S5129, S5132 [10AP]

———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]

———tribute to Ribbon of Promise Campaign To Prevent School Violence, S7603 [10JN]

Clark County, KY: tribute to Clark County Fire Dept., S9705 [22JY]

Coal: mine safety and health benefits for coal miners, S15967 [25NO]

Colleges and universities: provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (S. 620), S3737 [13MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): investigation into break up, S10875 [1AU]

CPSC: promulgate a product safety standard that requires certain manufacturers to establish and maintain a system for providing notification of recalls to consumers (S. 584), S3418 [10MR]

Crime: enhance penalties for fraud in connection with identification documents that facilitates an act of domestic terrorism (S. 1088), S6714 [20MY]

———enhance rights of crime victims and establish grants for local governments to assist crime victims (S. 805), S4902-S4908 [7AP]

———establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for commission of a terrorist hoax (S. 1441), S9717 [22JY]

———tribute to participants in People Pedaling Peace bicycle ride to honor victims of gun violence and promote gun safety legislation, S8718 [26JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Chino Basin Manure Management Project funding, S14148, S14149 [6NO]

———decision to ban beef imports from Canada due to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease), S6846 [21MY]

———establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (S. 1103), S6981-S6985 [22MY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production, S2436 [13FE], S4806 [3AP]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (S. 457), S2849 [26FE]

———prohibit importation of live cattle from certain countries with instances of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and abide by international livestock health and safety standards, S14106 [6NO]

———risk of importation of live cattle from Canada, S14008 [5NO]

———use of Rural Utilities Service unobligated funds to carry out 911 access loan program for emergency communications systems in rural areas, S14012, S14013 [5NO]

Dept. of Defense: cleanup of perchlorate in drinking water, S9279 [11JY]

———Neurotoxin Exposure Treatment Research Program funding, S9570 [17JY]

———Radiation Exposure Compensation Program funding, S6845 [21MY]

———reevaluate necessity and safety of anthrax and smallpox vaccinations for troops (S. Res. 278), S16032-S16034 [25NO]

———require report on Apache helicopter safety, S9571 [17JY]

———require reports on safety issues due to defective parts, S9567 [17JY]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit use of funds for certain nuclear development test sites and programs, S11434-S11441 [15SE], S11521-S11530, S11532 [16SE]

Dept. of HHS: certify safety and cost savings relative to commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S8203-S8215 [19JN], S8266-S8268 [20JN]

———develop literacy standards for informational materials to assist in the safe and appropriate use of prescription drugs, S8422 [24JN]

———expand and intensify research programs concerning elder falls (S. 1217), S7554, S7555 [9JN]

———Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program funding, S11282-S11285, S11294 [10SE]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs, S15531 [22NO]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (S. 1781), S13142, S13184 [23OC], S13187, S13207, S13229 [24OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allow limited discretionary authority for State officials to reallocate homeland security funds for special events, S9867, S9868 [24JY]

———conduct chemical facility security assessments, S9778-S9780, S9782 [23JY], S12995 [22OC]

———explosive detection devices research and development funding, S9763-S9766 [23JY]

———first responders and terrorism prevention funding through reductions in tax cuts, S9832-S9847 [24JY]

———first responders funding, S9690-S9693, S9696 [22JY]

Dept. of Justice: expand powers and jurisdiction to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of firearms and ammunition (S. 1224), S7630 [10JN]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (S. 764), S4704 [2AP], S9431 [15JY]

Dept. of Labor: reissuance of a rule relative to ergonomics, S1441 [23JA]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road bus operations (S. 929), S5435 [28AP], S10450, S10451 [30JY]

———establish an incentive program for States to promote efficient safety belt laws and increase safety belt use (S. 1337), S8573 [25JN]

———establish an incentive program for States to promote efficient safety belt laws and increase safety belt use (S. 1993), S16129-S16133 [9DE]

———establish the National Transportation Modeling and Analysis Program (S. 354), S2211 [11FE]

———issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (S. 311), S1989 [5FE]

Detroit Neighborhood Services Organization: tribute to Youth Initiatives Project for efforts to combat drug use and gun violence, S1799 [30JA]

Developing countries: strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (S. 871), S5194-S5196 [10AP]

Disabled: promote community integration, S8430 [24JN]

Disasters: authorize the President to carry out a program for the protection of the health and safety of community members, volunteers, and workers in a disaster area (S. 1279), S13249 [27OC], S15503 [21NO]

———require the Depts. of Homeland Security and Commerce to develop and coordinate a national emergency warning system (S. 118), S153 [9JA]

Diseases: provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1770), S5388-S5390 [11AP]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (S. 1414), S9425 [15JY]

Domestic violence: prevent offenders from purchasing or possessing firearms, S12832 [17OC]

Drugs: clarify definition of anabolic steroids, review sentencing guidelines for crimes involving steroids, and establish education programs relative to steroids (S. 1780), S13139-S13142 [23OC]

———ensure access to assured quality pharmaceuticals at the lowest possible price to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, S6478-S6480 [15MY]

———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]

Drunken driving: increase penalties for individuals who operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (S. 1141), S7054 [22MY]

———provide for criminal and civil liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle (S. 192), S1082 [16JA]

EPA: designate perchlorate as a drinking water contaminant and establish a maximum contaminant level (S. 502), S3035 [3MR]

———establish reporting requirements for perchlorate storage and incidents of perchlorate discharges into water supplies (S. 820), S4968 [8AP]

———expedite finalization of maximum achievable control technology emission standards for mercury, S9946-S9948 [25JY]

———State water pollution control revolving fund and State drinking water treatment revolving loan fund capitalization grants funding, S14512-S14514, S14516-S14518 [12NO]

FAA: airport runway incursion prevention technology funding, S13205 [24OC]

———relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots, S7793-S7796 [12JN]

———relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (S. 959), S5607 [30AP]

———require foreign aircraft repair stations be subject to the same safety standards as domestic air stations, S7807-S7810 [12JN]

———require that U.S. air carriers be effectively controlled by U.S. citizens, S7813 [12JN]

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]

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

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals, S1506 [28JA], S8187-S8198, S8200 [19JN], S8689-S8692 [26JN]

———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (S. 54), S58 [7JA], S7966 [17JN]

———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (S. 7), S134-S136 [9JA]

———technical corrections relative to amendments made by the Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act (S. 1881), S16057-S16060 [25NO]

FEMA: make grants to fire departments to improve public safety against fire and fire-related hazards, S4353 [25MR]

Fire prevention: establish comprehensive fire safety standards for upholstered furniture, mattresses, bedclothing, and candles (S. 1798), S13661-S13663 [30OC]

———expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1314), S8362-S8365 [23JN]

———expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1352), S8745 [26JN]

———expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1453), S9907 [24JY]

———improve fire safety in nonresidential buildings (H. Con. Res. 85), S3760, S3761 [13MR]

Firearms: gun control, S1137 [17JA]

———NAACP lawsuit against firearms manufacturers to force meaningful steps toward safer business practices, S10602 [31JY]

———prevent children from having access to firearms, S1462 [23JA], S4508 [27MR]

———prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 659), S3998 [19MR], S4169 [20MR], S4507 [27MR]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), S5644 [1MY], S5994 [9MY], S8296 [20JN], S9580 [17JY], S10602 [31JY]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 1805), S13734 [31OC], S14265, S14266 [7NO]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 1806), S13734 [31OC]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 1806), unanimous-consent request, S14155, S14156 [6NO]

———reauthorize the ban on prohibiting the manufacture of military-style semiautomatic assault weapons, S5163 [10AP]

———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]

Firefighters: wildland firefighter safety funding, S13631-S13633 [30OC]

Food: prohibit funding for process approving the human consumption of meat from downed animals, S13997 [5NO], S14150 [6NO]

———seafood safety research programs funding, S14016 [5NO]

Foreign aid: clarify definition of HIV/AIDS prevention relative to sexual transmission prevention and abstinence education programs funding, S13341-S13343 [28OC], S13644, S13645 [30OC]

———ensure food-grade quality of sorghum sent as food aid, S14015 [5NO]

———international water security funding, S13370, S13371 [28OC]

Forest Service: hazardous fuels reduction activities funding, S9217, S9218 [10JY], S9933-S9935 [25JY], S10840 [31JY], S11731 [22SE]

Georgetown, DE: anniversary of Georgetown Fire Co., S9045 [8JY]

Government regulations: prohibit sales of products such as dietary supplements containing ephedra or ephedrine alkaloids, S2511-S2513 [14FE], S2674-S2676 [25FE]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (S. 247), S1750-S1752 [29JA], S13420-S13422 [28OC]

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]

———reduce quantity of mercury in the environment by limiting use of mercury fever thermometers and improving collection, recycling and disposal of mercury (S. 616), S3733 [13MR]

———require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions, S15959 [25NO]

———strengthen capabilities to safely and securely dispose of certain low-level radioactive waste (S. 1045), S6081 [13MY]

Health: ensure safety and accuracy of medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments (S. 1197), S7489 [5JN]

———permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests (S. 1410), S9422 [15JY]

———provide compensation for injuries resulting from smallpox countermeasures, provide protection against chemical or radiological agents, increase distribution of vaccines, and improve vaccine injury compensation (S. 15), S5791 [6MY], S6572 [19MY]

———reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing products, S2037-S2044 [6FE]

———reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing products (S. 1115), S6995-S6997 [22MY]

Iraq: establishment of police forces, S12433-S12435 [3OC]

———require report on establishment of police and military forces, S9560-S9562 [17JY]

———U.N. involvement in peacekeeping and reconstruction, S11145 [5SE]

———U.S. policy, S11145 [5SE]

Joint Convention on Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management: ratification, S4730 [2AP]

Las Vegas, NV: establish National Hazardous Materials Transportation Center, S9697 [22JY]

Law enforcement: require ballistics testing of all firearms manufactured and all firearms in custody of Federal agencies (S. 469), S2925 [27FE]

———require ballistics testing of all manufactured firearms and all firearms in custody of Federal agencies, S2446 [13FE]

Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (S. 1065), S6262 [14MY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (S. 253), S1816-S1819 [30JA], S9401 [15JY], S14689 [12NO]

Lincoln, NE: tribute to Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor recipients, S2521 [14FE]

Maine: establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program (S. 510), S3100 [4MR]

Medicare: protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (S. 373), S2358 [12FE]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (S. 991), S5734 [5MY]

———reduce work hours and increase supervision of resident-physicians to ensure the safety of both patients and resident-physicians (S. 952), S5598 [30AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: establish a national abusive and criminal background check system for patient care workers (S. 958), S5602 [30AP]

Minnesota: use of airport improvement program funding for insulation of metropolitan homes and apartments surrounding the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, S11005, S11015 [3SE]

Motor vehicles: provide penalties for the sale and use of unauthorized mobile infrared transmitters (S. 1825), S14043 [5NO]

———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]

NASA: space shuttle safety funding, S1847, S1848, S1850 [4FE]

National Burn Awareness Week: observance, S1967 [5FE]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (S. Res. 243), S12632 [15OC], S12734 [16OC]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (S. 215), S1490 [23JA]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: establish and implement traffic safety law enforcement and compliance campaigns (S. 1139), S7053 [22MY]

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 Missing Adult Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 213), S10868 [31JY]

National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 168), S7843 [12JN]

National parks and recreation areas: reduce risks from and mitigate effects of avalanches on visitors to units of the National Park System and other recreational users of public land (S. 931), S5486 [29AP]

National Research Council: conduct study on health and environmental hazards of coal combustion wastes, S14525 [12NO]

National Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 145), S6633 [19MY]

National security: alert status of Homeland Security Advisory System, S2516-S2519 [14FE]

———authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology (S. 539), S3191-S3194 [5MR]

———enhance homeland security, S1220 [21JA], S1657, S1658 [28JA], S1783 [30JA]

———enhance homeland security (S. 6), S134-S136 [9JA]

———enhance homeland security (S. 22), S136-S143 [9JA]

———enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats, S11895 [24SE]

———enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (S. 1504), S10452 [30JY], S10987 [2SE]

———enhance security of the U.S. and its allies (S. 1864), S14920 [12NO], S14927 [17NO]

———enhance security of the U.S. and its allies (S. 1865), S14920 [12NO], S14927 [17NO]

———enhance security of the U.S. and its allies (S. 1866), S14920 [12NO], S14927 [17NO]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S1358, S1359 [22JA], S4066, S4145 [20MR], S4253, S4254 [21MR], S4678-S4685 [2AP], S9758-S9763 [23JY]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1147), S7145 [23MY]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1587), S11162-S11164 [5SE]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports through improved inspection of cargo containers, S10605 [31JY]

———establish a reserve fund for national defense and homeland security, S4060 [20MR], S4231, S4232 [21MR]

———homeland security funding, S2904 [27FE], S4047, S4057 [20MR], S4226-S4230, S4232, S4240, S4262-S4264 [21MR], S4765-S4769, S4774 [3AP]

———interoperable communications system between first responder agencies funding, S4772-S4774 [3AP]

———national objectives priority assignments, S2268-S2272, S2275, S2284, S2303-S2305 [12FE], S2377, S2378 [13FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S3155-S3158 [5MR], S3207 [6MR]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports, S9847 [24JY]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports (S. 746), S4570-S4572 [31MR], S11381 [11SE]

———provide for homeland security block grants (S. 87), S73 [7JA]

———provide research and development grants to improve security for U.S. seaports, S1062-S1064 [16JA], S1104, S1105 [17JA]

———U.S.-Mexico vehicle barriers construction funding, S9785 [23JY]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S349-S356 [15JA], S1000-S1023 [16JA], S2172-S2176 [11FE], S2430, S2437 [13FE], S2760-S2762, S2775, S2784 [26FE], S2893-S2895 [27FE], S3022 [3MR], S10488 [31JY]

National Stalking Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 58), S9912 [24JY], S13836 [3NO]

New York, NY: release of EPA report on air quality relative to collapse of World Trade Center, S11138-S11141 [5SE]

NIH: children's health research funding, S11102 [4SE]

NOAA: All Hazards Emergency Warning Network funding, S4806 [3AP], S9785 [23JY]

North Carolina Agromedicine Institute: funding, S14020 [5NO]

NTSB: reauthorize (S. 579), S15507 [21NO]

Nuclear energy: improve security at U.S. nuclear facilities (S. 131), S160 [9JA]

———renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents, S1414, S1445 [23JA]

———renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents (S. 156), S294 [14JA]

Nuclear weapons: improve security of nuclear weapons, materials, and facilities and increase nuclear nonproliferation funding, S4664-S4666 [2AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: modify certain provisions relative to causing death in the workplace (S. 1272), S7982 [17JN]

Oceans: provide for ocean and coastal observations, enhance security at U.S. ports, and implement a data and information system required by all components of an ocean observing system (S. 1400), S9332 [14JY], S13738 [31OC]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence, S7365 [4JN], S7444-S7447 [5JN]

———eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 385), S2446, S2458-S2462 [13FE]

———eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 791), S14313 [10NO]

———encourage use of ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE) to meet renewable fuel compliance standards, S7447 [5JN]

Pharmaceuticals: treatment of biological products and generic drugs relative to patent challenges and exclusivity rules, S16104-S16107 [9DE]

Poverty: prohibit Millennium Challenge assistance funds from being used on projects that could displace U.S. jobs or production, or pose an environmental or health hazard, S9195, S9196 [10JY]

Power resources: subject renewable fuels to the same liability standard as vehicle fuels and fuel additives, S7424-S7430, S7443 [5JN]

Professional Boxing Safety Act: amend (S. 275), S1877 [4FE]

Protocol Additional to the Agreement Between the U.S. and International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the U.S.: implement U.S. obligations (S. 1987), S16124 [9DE]

Provo, UT: air traffic control tower construction funding, S1436, S1443 [23JA]

Public safety officers: permit military service performed by District of Columbia police officers, firemen, and certain Federal law enforcement officers to count toward retirement calculation (H.R. 3054), S14462 [11NO]

Railroads: authorizing appropriations for the Federal railroad safety program (S. 1402), S9334 [14JY], S15742 [24NO], S16045, S16048 [25NO]

———require GAO study on effective foreign rail transportation security measures (S. 1598), S11250 [9SE]

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: authorize appropriations (S. 1727), S12543 [14OC]

Rhode Island: eliminate avian influenza in poultry, S14015 [5NO]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (S. 1140), S7053 [22MY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3087), S11903 [24SE], S12095-S12099 [26SE]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (S. 1640), S11757 [22SE]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund safety programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (S. 1646), S11858 [23SE]

———maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (S. 528), S3181 [5MR]

———prohibit the use of a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle (S. 179), S1072 [16JA]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: addition of slots relative to perimeter rule on flight distances, S7814, S7815 [12JN]

Safe Drinking Water Act: assist small communities with achieving or maintaining compliance with drinking water standards (S. 1432), S9639 [21JY]

SBA: clarify loan eligibility requirements for businesses providing on-demand air service to small communities, S12093, S12094 [26SE]

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]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (S. 333), S2120 [10FE]

Sewage disposal: enhance security of wastewater treatment works (S. 779), S4834 [3AP]

Small business: protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (S. 1546), S10674 [31JY]

Smith & Wesson (business): unveiling of largest, most powerful, commercially-produced handgun, S2915 [27FE]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (S. 559), S3317 [6MR]

Taxation: exclude benefits from income, employment taxes, and wage withholding property tax rebates, provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (S. 1512), S10635 [31JY]

———extend credits to assist in the purchase of fishing safety equipment (S. 487), S2940 [27FE]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (S. 1228), S7635 [10JN]

Telecommunications: facilitate the deployment of wireless telecommunications networks to further the availability of the Emergency Alert System (S. 564), S3321 [6MR]

Terrorism: assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to threats to agriculture, S14147 [6NO]

———assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to threats to agriculture (S. 427), S2596 [24FE], S5332 [11AP], S11472 [15SE], S15968 [25NO]

———close certain loopholes that have allowed terrorists to acquire firearms and maintain records of certain handgun transfers during periods of heightened terrorist risk (S. 969), S5655 [1MY]

———enhance agricultural biosecurity through increased prevention, preparation, and response planning (S. 430), S2596 [24FE], S5332 [11AP], S11472 [15SE], S15968 [25NO]

———enhance public safety through pretrial detention and postrelease supervision of terrorists (S. 1606), S11353 [10SE]

———ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals, S4691, S4694-S4697 [2AP]

———ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals (S. 157), S295-S297 [14JA]

———improve building and fire codes and standards, strengthen the private security industry, and create a safer environment in commercial buildings and industrial facilities (S. 216), S1492 [23JA]

———provide incentives to commercial researchers to develop technologies and drugs to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack (S. 666), S4009-S4016 [19MR], S4152 [20MR]

Time: extend end date of daylight savings time (S. 1803), S13677 [30OC]

Tornadoes: authorize use of community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks (H.R. 23), S15103 [18NO]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (S. 1072), S6512, S6513 [15MY]

———provide assistance for the construction of certain air traffic control towers, S2436 [13FE]

———responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (S. 1776), S13135 [23OC]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: make certain amendments relative to Indian tribes and provide training and technical assistance to Native Americans interested in commercial vehicle driving careers (S. 281), S1883 [4FE]

Transportation Security Administration: allow certain airships to apply for an air restriction waiver at large venue events, S2538 [14FE]

———Electronic Detection Systems installation funding, S9875 [24JY]

———proposed reductions in air marshals program, S10255 [30JY]

———public transit systems security funding, S9861-S9864, S9867 [24JY]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (S. 1325), S8444 [24JN]

U.S. Boxing Administration: establish (S. 275), S1877 [4FE]

Undetectable Firearms Act: repeal sunset provisions (S. 1774), S13055 [22OC], S13206 [24OC], S13706 [31OC]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of carnivorous wild cats for use as pets (S. 269), S1833 [30JA]

———prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (H.R. 1006), S15872, S15873 [24NO]

Women: promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (S. 1801), S13668 [30OC]

Wood: prohibit use of arsenic-treated wood in playground equipment, children's products, fences, walkways, decks, and other residential purposes (S. 337), S2122 [10FE]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (S. 1201), S7493 [5JN]

Reports

Emergency Responders—Drastically Underfunded, Dangerously Unprepared: Council on Foreign Relations, S9834-S9836 [24JY]

Reports filed

Air Cargo Security Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 165) (S. Rept. 108-38), S5433 [28AP]

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]

Biodefense Improvement and Treatment for America Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 15), S4375 [25MR]

Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 764), S9244 [10JY]

Captive Wildlife Safety Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 269) (S. Rept. 108-172), S13133 [23OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1006) (H. Rept. 108-269), H8216 [11SE]

Child Abduction Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1104) (H. Rept. 108-47), H2277 [24MR]

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. 1036, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 181) (H. Rept. 108-64), H2937 [8AP]

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. 1527, NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 229) (H. Rept. 108-97), H4010 [13MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2427, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 335) (H. Rept. 108-231), H7453 [23JY]

Disaster Area Health and Environmental Monitoring Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1279) (S. Rept. 108-183), S13802 [3NO]

Enhanced 911 Emergency Communications Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1250) (S. Rept. 108-130), S10970 [2SE]

E-911 Implementation Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2898) (H. Rept. 108-311), H9384 [14OC]

Federal Law Enforcement at the Borders and Ports of Entry—Challenges and Solutions: Committee on Government Reform (House) (Rept. 107-794), H51 [7JA]

Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1402) (S. Rept. 108-182), S13659 [30OC]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 247) (S. Rept. 108-125), S10970 [2SE]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1856) (H. Rept. 108-326), H9818 [24OC]

Indian Tribal Surface Transportation Improvement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 281) (S. Rept. 108-150), S11753 [22SE]

Joint Convention on Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-5), S4628 [1AP]

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]

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 253), S3252 [6MR]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 253) (S. Rept. 108-29), S4433 [26MR]

Mercury Reduction Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 616) (S. Rept. 108-199), S15060 [18NO]

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

National Safety Month: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 145), S6977 [22MY]

New York City Watershed Protection Program Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1425) (S. Rept. 108-205), S15286 [20NO]

NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1527) (H. Rept. 108-83), H3634 [1MY]

NTSB Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 579) (S. Rept. 108-53), S6977 [22MY]

Nuclear Infrastructure Security Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1043) (S. Rept. 108-190), S14176 [6NO]

Ocean Observation and Coastal Systems Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1400) (S. Rept. 108-171), 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]

Over-the-Road Bus Security and Safety Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 929) (S. Rept. 108-104), S9496 [16JY]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 875) (H. Rept. 108-36), H1900 [13MR]

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 663) (H. Rept. 108-28), H1678 [6MR]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 720) (S. Rept. 108-196), S14964 [17NO]

Patient Safety Improvement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 877) (H. Rept. 108-31), H1743 [11MR]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 650) (S. Rept. 108-84), S8722 [26JN]

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]

Professional Boxing Safety Act Amendments and U.S. Boxing Administration Establishment: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 275) (S. Rept. 108-47), S6255 [14MY]

Project BioShield Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2122) (H. Rept. 108-147), H5364 [12JN]

———Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select) (H.R. 2122) (H. Rept. 108-147), H6347 [8JY]

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1036) (H. Rept. 108-59), H2863 [7AP]

Rail Passenger Disaster Family Assistance Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 874) (H. Rept. 108-39), H1951 [18MR]

Reliable Fuels Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 791) (S. Rept. 108-57), S7234 [3JN]

Renew Dept. of Energy and NRC Indemnity Authority for Damages From Nuclear Incidents: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 156) (S. Rept. 108-218), S16119 [9DE]

Support Goals and Ideals of National Stalking Awareness Month: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 58), S13659 [30OC]

Surface Transportation Safety Reauthorization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1978) (S. Rept. 108-215), S15975 [25NO]

Tornado Shelters Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 23) (H. Rept. 108-151), H5364 [12JN]

Transportation Extension Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1640) (S. Rept. 108-154), S11912 [24SE]

Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1720) (H. Rept. 108-210), H6867 [15JY]

Wastewater Treatment Works Security Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1039) (S. Rept. 108-149), S11647 [17SE]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 866) (H. Rept. 108-33), H1743 [11MR]

Resolutions of ratification

Joint Convention on Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management, S4628 [1AP], S4730 [2AP]

Rulings of the Chair

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), H4165 [15MY]

Schedules

Senator Harkin's staff meetings with local Iowa emergency management and first responders, S9884 [24JY]

Statements

Forest Service Hazardous Fuels Reduction Activities Funding: Forest Service, S10841 [31JY]

Homeland Security Funding: Senator Durbin, S2422 [13FE]

Project BioShield Act: Executive Office of the President, H6930 [16JY]

Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program Funding: Several Students, S11284 [10SE]

Summaries

Biological, Chemical and Radiological Weapons Countermeasures Research Act (S. 666), S4016 [19MR]

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2): Byrd Amendment on War on Terrorism and Homeland Security Funding, S349 [15JA]

Crime Victims Assistance Act (S. 805), S4907 [7AP]

Homeland Security Gun Safety Act (S. 969), S5656 [1MY]

Homeland Security Report—Voluntary Initiatives Are Under Way at Chemical Facilities but the Extent of Security Preparedness Is Unknown: GAO, S4695 [2AP]

Justice Enhancement and Domestic Security Act (S. 22), S143-S151 [9JA]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23): Hollings Amendment on Greater Security for U.S. Seaports, S4066 [20MR]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (S. 762): Hollings Amendment on Seaport Security, S4684 [2AP]

Tables

Comparison of fatalities on amusement park rides to common carriers 1997-2000, E1060 [22MY]

Estimated annual health and mortality costs due to particulate matter pollution from powerplants, S15960 [25NO]

Major elements in the war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S1001 [16JA]

Non-occupational amusement park ride injuries 1996-2001, E1061 [22MY]

Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program estimated allotments, S11294 [10SE]

Testimonies

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Wenonah Hauter, Public Citizen (organization), H6621 [14JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 85, improve fire safety in nonresidential buildings, H1701 [11MR]

H. Con. Res. 147, anniversary of Orphan Drug Act and National Organization for Rare Disorders, H4215 [19MY]

H. Con. Res. 166, Buckle Up America Week, H4213 [19MY]

H. Res. 160, consideration of H.R. 1104, Child Abduction Prevention Act, H2319 [26MR]

H. Res. 181, consideration of H.R. 1036, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, H2944 [9AP]

H. Res. 229, consideration of H.R. 1527, NTSB appropriations, H4151 [15MY]

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

H. Res. 335, consideration of H.R. 2427, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act, H7531 [24JY]

H.R. 14, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, H2345-H2352 [26MR]

H.R. 23, Tornado Shelters Act, H7172 [21JY]

H.R. 389, Automatic Defibrillation in Adam's Memory Act, H1756 [12MR]

H.R. 663, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act, H1766-H1771 [12MR]

H.R. 866, Wastewater Treatment Works Security Act, H3703 [7MY]

H.R. 874, Rail Passenger Disaster Family Assistance Act, H3705-H3707 [7MY]

H.R. 1006, Captive Wildlife Safety Act, H11444 [18NO]

H.R. 1036, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, H2978 [9AP]

H.R. 1104, Child Abduction Prevention Act, H2416-H2418 [27MR]

H.R. 1463, Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act, H2478-H2480 [31MR]

H.R. 1720, Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act, H9996-H9999 [29OC]

H.R. 1770, Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act, H3340-H3343 [11AP]

H.R. 2122, Project BioShield Act, H6834-H6841 [15JY], H6920-H6927 [16JY]

H.R. 2427, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act, H7595 [24JY]

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

H.R. 2898, E-911 Implementation Act, H10288 [4NO]

H.R. 3054, District of Columbia Military Retirement Equity Act, H9320 [8OC]

H.R. 3087, Surface Transportation Extension Act, H8819-H8824 [24SE]

S. 54, Greater Access to Affordable Pharmaceuticals Act, S55-S58 [7JA]

S. 156, renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents, S295 [14JA]

S. 157, Chemical Security Act, S297-S299 [14JA]

S. 165, Air Cargo Security Improvement Act, S5936-S5939 [8MY]

S. 179, Mobile Telephone Driving Safety Act, S1073 [16JA]

S. 192, provide for criminal and civil liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle, S1083 [16JA]

S. 215, Guaranteeing a United and Resolute Defense (GUARD) Act, S1491 [23JA]

S. 247, Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act reauthorization, S1751 [29JA], S13420 [28OC]

S. 253, Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, S1817 [30JA]

S. 269, Captive Wildlife Safety Act, S1833 [30JA], S13740 [31OC]

S. 281, Indian Tribal Surface Transportation Improvement Act, S1883 [4FE]

S. 311, Commercial Airline Missile Defense Act, S1989 [5FE]

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

S. 354, National Transportation Modeling and Analysis Program Establishment Act, S2212 [11FE]

S. 427, Agriculture Security Assistance Act, S2597 [24FE]

S. 430, Agriculture Security Preparedness Act, S2598-S2600 [24FE]

S. 469, Technological Resource To Assist Criminal Enforcement (TRACE) Act, S2926 [27FE]

S. 506, Safe School Food Act, S3091-S3093 [4MR]

S. 516, Arming Cargo Pilots Against Terrorism Act, S3165 [5MR]

S. 528, maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3182 [5MR]

S. 539, Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act, S3192 [5MR]

S. 559, Commercial Driver's License Devolution Act, S3318 [6MR]

S. 564, Emergency Communications and Competition Act, S3322 [6MR]

S. 579, NTSB reauthorization, S3372 [7MR], S15508 [21NO], H12298 [21NO]

S. 584, Product Safety Notification and Recall Effectiveness Act, S3419 [10MR]

S. 620, College Fire Prevention Act, S3738 [13MR]

S. 650, Pediatric Research Equity Act, S3898-S3900 [18MR], S9811-S9813, S9816-S9818 [23JY], H11567-H11569 [19NO]

S. 659, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, S3998 [19MR]

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. 728, reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs, S4520 [27MR]

S. 746, Anti-Terrorism and Port Security Act, S4572-S4577 [31MR]

S. 764, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act, S4704 [2AP], S9431 [15JY]

S. 805, Crime Victims Assistance Act, S4903-S4907 [7AP]

S. 866, Child Safety Lock Act, S5192 [10AP]

S. 871, Global Pathogen Surveillance Act, S5196-S5198 [10AP]

S. 929, Over-the-Road Bus Security and Safety Act, S5436 [28AP], S10450 [30JY]

S. 952, Patient and Physician Safety and Protection Act, S5599 [30AP]

S. 958, Patient Abuse Prevention Act, S5603-S5607 [30AP]

S. 959, relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots, S5607 [30AP]

S. 991, Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act, S5734 [5MY]

S. 1034, Assault Weapons Ban Reauthorization Act, S5972 [8MY]

S. 1045, Low-Level Radioactive Waste Act, S6082 [13MY]

S. 1065, Bulletproof Police Protective Equipment Act, S6263 [14MY]

S. 1103, Meat and Poultry Pathogen Reduction and Enforcement Act, S6982-S6984 [22MY]

S. 1115, Ban Asbestos in America Act, S6997-S6999 [22MY]

S. 1139, Traffic Safety Law Enforcement Campaign Act, S7053 [22MY]

S. 1187, At-Risk Consumer Protection Through Food Safety Labeling Act, S7401 [4JN]

S. 1197, Consumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence Act, S7490 [5JN]

S. 1224, Firearms Safety and Consumer Protection Act, S7630-S7632 [10JN]

S. 1228, Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act, S7635 [10JN]

S. 1250, Enhanced 911 Emergency Communications Act, S7837 [12JN]

S. 1272, Wrongful Death Accountability Act, S7983 [17JN]

S. 1279, Disaster Area Health and Environmental Monitoring Act, S8131-S8133 [18JN], S15505-S15507 [21NO]

S. 1314, Collaborative Forest Health Act, S8363-S8365 [23JN]

S. 1337, Safe, Efficient Automobile Travel To Better Ensure Lives in Transit (SEATBELT) Act, S8574 [25JN]

S. 1352, Community and Forest Protection Act, S8741-S8745 [26JN]

S. 1400, Ocean and Coastal Observation Systems Act, S13737 [31OC]

S. 1400, Ocean Observation and Coastal Systems Act, S9332-S9334 [14JY]

S. 1402, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act, S9335-S9338 [14JY], S16048-S16051 [25NO]

S. 1414, District of Columbia Personal Protection Act, S9426 [15JY]

S. 1432, Community Drinking Water Assistance Act, S9640 [21JY]

S. 1512, exclude benefits from income, employment taxes, and wage withholding property tax rebates, provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders, S10635 [31JY]

S. 1546, Small Business Liability Reform Act, S10676-S10679 [31JY]

S. 1587, Reducing Crime and Terrorism at America's Seaports Act, S11164-S11167 [5SE]

S. 1606, Pretrial Detention and Lifetime Supervision of Terrorists Act, S11353 [10SE]

S. 1646, Transportation Safety Program Extension Act, S11858 [23SE]

S. 1657, allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft, S14378 [10NO]

S. 1667, exempt small trailer manufacturers from certain Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act reporting requirements, S12057 [26SE]

S. 1727, Reclamation Safety of Dams Act appropriations, S12543 [14OC]

S. 1776, Intermodal Equipment Safety and Responsibility Act, S13135-S13137 [23OC]

S. 1780, Anabolic Steroid Control Act, S13141 [23OC]

S. 1798, American Home Fire Safety Act, S13662 [30OC]

S. 1801, Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Act, S13668-S13677 [30OC]

S. 1881, Medical Devices Technical Corrections Act, S16058-S16060 [25NO]

S. 1993, National Highway Safety Act, S16130-S16132 [9DE]

S. Con. Res. 50, National Truck Safety Month, S7556 [9JN]

S. Con. Res. 58, support goals and ideals of National Stalking Awareness Month, S9912 [24JY], S13836 [3NO]

S. Res. 145, National Safety Month, S6632 [19MY], S7070 [22MY]

S. Res. 168, National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, S7843 [12JN]

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. 213, National Missing Adult Awareness Month, S10691, S10868 [31JY]

S. Res. 243, National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, S12622, S12632 [15OC]

S. Res. 260, Dept. of HHS action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market, S14180 [6NO]

S. Res. 278, reevaluate necessity and safety of anthrax and smallpox vaccinations for troops, S16031 [25NO]