BLUMENAUER, EARL (a Representative from Oregon)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6635, H6708 [14JY]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9599, H9615 [16OC]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2658), H6298 [8JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H7020 [16JY], H7043 [17JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6350 [8JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3273 [10AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H10131 [29OC]

Agriculture: compensate livestock operators who voluntarily relinquish a grazing permit or lease on Federal lands (see H.R. 3324), H9613 [16OC]

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

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H4877 [3JN]

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

Algeria: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (see H. Res. 264), H5268 [11JN]

American Battlefield Protection Act: establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 3498), H11359 [17NO]

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H9377 [8OC]

Animal Welfare Act: improve care and treatment standards for certain dogs (see H.R. 3484), H11133 [7NO]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H2585 [1AP]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H3684 [6MY]

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

Arizona: compensate livestock operators who voluntarily relinquish a grazing permit or lease on Federal lands (see H.R. 3337), H9687 [17OC]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 879), H5408 [16JN]

———commend regular and reserve components, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components (see H. Con. Res. 335), H11701 [20NO]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1713), H4131 [14MY]

———repeal authorization of use against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 20), H1467 [27FE]

Arms control: promote the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 291), H8017 [5SE]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H7839 [3SE]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H1900 [13MR]

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

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H4131 [14MY]

———provide relief to the airline industry (see H.R. 1366), H2473 [27MR]

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

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 355), H8084 [9SE]

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

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

California: designate certain public lands as wilderness and designate certain segments of the Black Butte River in Mendocino County as a wild or scenic river (see H.R. 1501), H12311 [21NO]

Capital Construction Fund: provide for qualified withdrawals for fishermen leaving the industry and for the rollover to individual retirement plans (see H.R. 2360), H5043 [5JN]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H2401 [26MR]

China, People's Republic of: condemn relative to individuals being held as prisoners of conscience for their involvement in efforts to end the occupation of Tibet (see H. Res. 157), H11360 [17NO]

———persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Con. Res. 304), H12321 [25NO]

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

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H3355 [11AP]

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

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

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H6264 [26JN]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11133 [7NO]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H2471 [27MR]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2214), H5929 [25JN] (see H.R. 2515), H6349 [8JY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2214), H6707 [14JY]

Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon: anniversary of Federal recognition (see H. Con. Res. 341), H12310 [21NO]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (see H.R. 1491), H2471 [27MR]

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

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

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

Corrie, Rachel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H2823 [3AP]

Courts: awarding of attorneys' fees to private parties who prevail in litigation against the Federal Government (see H.R. 2282), H4786 [2JN]

Crime: 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]

———prevent identity fraud (see H.R. 2035), H4740 [22MY]

Cyprus: express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation (see H. Res. 165), H2472 [27MR]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H2939 [8AP]

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

Dept. of Homeland Security: carry out activities to assess and reduce the vulnerabilities of public transportation systems (see H.R. 1148), H2703 [2AP]

———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]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (see H.R. 1077), H7949 [4SE]

Dept. of Justice: expand powers and jurisdiction to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 2403), H5468 [17JN]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H9614 [16OC]

Dept. of State: establish position of Iraqi Reconstruction Coordinator (see H. Res. 404), H9614 [16OC]

Dept. of the Interior: acquire the McLoughlin House National Historic Site in Oregon City, OR, and include it as unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 733), H460 [12FE]

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

Dept. of the Treasury: congressional disapproval of rule allowing financial institutions to accept foreign consular-issued identification cards (see H.J. Res. 58), H5409 [16JN]

Dept. of Transportation: establish the National Rail Infrastructure Program (see H.R. 1617), H2820 [3AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category (see H.R. 2816), H10340 [4NO]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7788 [25JY]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H6707 [14JY]

———increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H58 [7JA]

Diseases: prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H9215 [2OC]

District of Columbia: make transit pass transportation benefits available to qualified Federal employees in the region and allow use of Government vehicles to shuttle employees to and from mass transit facilities (see H.R. 1151), H8382 [17SE]

———provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H3453 [29AP]

Douglas County, OR: conveyance of certain BLM lands (see H.R. 514), H268 [31JA]

Drugs: establish fairer pricing for prescription drugs for individuals without access to discounted prices (see H.R. 1694), H4788 [2JN]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H2132 [19MR]

———use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 1717), H3355 [11AP] (see H.R. 2233), H4735 [22MY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H4205 [15MY]

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

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (see H.R. 1191), H5714 [23JN]

Electric power: promote energy independence and self-sufficiency through net metering by certain small electric energy generation systems (see H.R. 3509), H11391 (see H.R. 3509), H11514 [18NO]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see H.R. 932), H1395 [26FE]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

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

Endangered species: protect the remaining herd of wild and genetically pure American Buffalo (see H.R. 3446), H12922 [8DE]

EPA: allow States, Indian tribes, municipalities, and air pollution control agencies discretion as to whether or not to implement new source review revisions (see H.R. 3133), H9131 [1OC]

———authorize use of funds for nonpoint source management programs for projects and activities relative to development and implementation of phase II of storm water program (see H.R. 3528), H12922 [8DE]

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

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

FAA: ensure control of air traffic control system functions (see H.R. 1711), H5089 [9JN]

Families and domestic relations: eliminate any Federal policy on the definition of marriage (see H.R. 2677), H8284 [16SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H4739 [22MY]

FBI: reform (see H.R. 2867), H7616 [24JY]

FBI Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 2524), H5661 [19JN]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4740 [22MY]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H7170 [18JY]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H8222 [15SE]

Federal employees: ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H1516 [4MR]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2426), H5714 [23JN]

———provide that service performed by an air traffic controller who is transferred to a supervisory or staff position continue to be treated as controller service for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1244), H2939 [8AP]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H5552 [18JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 2932), H8083 [9SE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 738), H6869 [15JY]

———clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H1460 [27FE]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 11), H51 [7JA]

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

Firearms: regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 260), H135 [8JA]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 1118), H7787 [25JY]

———provide portal-to-portal compensation for wildland firefighters (see H.R. 2963), H11392 (see H.R. 2963), H11516 [18NO]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for individuals with disabilities in foreign countries, including victims of warfare and civil strife (see H.R. 1462), H2470 [27MR]

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

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

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H1680 [6MR]

Foreign policy: recognize importance of transatlantic relationship and promote stronger relations with Europe by reaffirming the need for a continued and meaningful dialogue between the U.S. and Europe (see H. Res. 390), H9813 [21OC]

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

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

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H10130 [29OC]

Greece: return of the Parthenon Marbles (see H. Con. Res. 165), H3762 [7MY] (see H. Con. Res. 175), H3974 [9MY]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 1563), H8491 [23SE]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see H.R. 716), H460 [12FE]

———increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H3763 [7MY]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H9214 [2OC]

———recognize health risks associated with childhood obesity and encouraging parents to promote healthy weight and increased physical activity to their children (see H. Con. Res. 76), H8017 [5SE]

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

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H12321 [25NO]

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

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

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

Human rights: support the drafting and adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the U.N. General Assembly (see H. Con. Res. 169), H5089 [9JN]

Hunger: encourage support of U.S. hunger relief organizations (see H. Res. 261), H5409 [16JN]

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

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

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7787 [25JY]

India: permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 108), H6869 [15JY]

Indian Health Service: elevate position of Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health (see H.R. 151), H4255 [19MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1094), H1640 [5MR]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see H.R. 2615), H6261 [26JN]

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

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H7787 [25JY]

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

———strengthen protections of civil liberties in the exercise of foreign intelligence surveillance authorities (see H.R. 3352), H12922 [8DE]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1517 [4MR]

Iraq: cancellation of loans made to Iraq by multilateral financial institutions (see H.R. 2482), H7170 [18JY]

———provide for recovery, restitution, and protection of cultural heritage (see H.R. 2009), H4877 [3JN]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H7840 [3SE]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11392 (see H.R. 1914), H11515 [18NO]

Japan: urge honoring of commitments under the Market-Oriented Sector-Selective (MOSS) Agreement on Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals (see H. Con. Res. 324), H11703 [20NO]

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

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

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

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H1516 [4MR]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H8083 [9SE]

Klamath River: establish water conservation and habitat restoration programs and provide emergency disaster assistance to those suffering economic harm from the Klamath River basin fish kill (see H.R. 1760), H3303 [10AP]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (see H. Res. 385), H9130 [1OC]

———ensure U.S. trade actions relative to semiconductor trade do not result in geopolitical tensions or U.S. job losses (see H. Con. Res. 124), H2472 [27MR]

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

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

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1516 [4MR]

———exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain areas (see H.R. 1676), H9214 [2OC]

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

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H10340 [4NO]

Medicaid: provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H5366 [12JN]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H4131 [14MY]

———coverage of diabetic foot sore apparatus as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1295), H8175 [10SE]

———reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 1400), H6264 [26JN]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H7787 [25JY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H4012 [13MY]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H138 [8JA]

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

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H4369 [20MY]

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

Middle East: recognize importance of fighting terrorism and embracing efforts to achieve Israeli-Palestinian peace (see H. Res. 479), H12920 [8DE]

———support vision of Israelis and Palestinians who are working together to conceive pragmatic, serious plans for achieving peace (see H. Res. 462), H12310 [21NO]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H2586 [1AP]

Mining and mineral resources: modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands (see H.R. 2141), H4204 [15MY]

Motor vehicles: increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (see H.R. 1605), H8083 [9SE]

———require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses (see H.R. 1641), H6264 [26JN]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H323 [5FE]

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

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 86), H2864 [7AP]

National Flood Insurance Program: improve predisaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (see H.R. 253), H135 [8JA]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 852), H5929 [25JN]

National Labor Relations Act: establish efficient system to enable employees to form or become members of labor organizations (see H.R. 3078), H12921 [8DE]

National Oceans Week: support (see H. Con. Res. 202), H5552 [18JN]

National security: ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (see H.R. 2242), H5552 [18JN]

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

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9479 [15OC]

National Truck Safety Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 164), H5469 [17JN]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H6869 [15JY]

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

———protect sacred Native American Federal land from significant damage (see H.R. 2419), H6265 [26JN]

———recognize and honor achievements and contributions and urge establishment and observation of a paid legal public holiday in honor of Native Americans (see H. Res. 167), H4255 [19MY]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish (see H.R. 125), H56 [7JA]

Paderewski, Ignacy J.: tribute and anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland (see H. Res. 58), H5268 [11JN]

Patents: clarify application of certain provisions relative to railroad cars (see H.R. 1946), H3636 [1MY]

Peace Corps: issuance of special postage stamps (see H.R. 2371), H9131 [1OC]

Peace Parks Foundation: efforts to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa (see H. Con. Res. 80), H2132 [19MR]

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

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

———provide additional protections for participants and beneficiaries under employee pension benefit plans (see H.R. 2101), H4130 [14MY]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 2497), H5929 [25JN]

Political campaigns: reform financing of Federal elections (see H.R. 3641), H12309 [21NO]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see H.R. 735), H1746 [11MR]

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

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H2473 [27MR]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4205 [15MY]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see H.R. 1294), H2515 [31MR]

Public welfare programs: provide racial equity and fair treatment under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 692), H4011 [13MY]

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

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (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]

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

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9982 [28OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8905 [24SE]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see H. Res. 111), H1471 [3MR]

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

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

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

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H3637 [1MY]

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]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H5815 [24JN]

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

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

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H7455 [23JY]

Solid waste: limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1730), H5929 [25JN]

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

———allow a deduction for certain distributions from a controlled foreign corporation to encourage personnel and economic investments by companies (see H.R. 1162), H4528 [21MY]

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

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H2402 [26MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H7787 [25JY]

———assist individuals who have lost their 401(k) savings to make additional retirement savings through individual retirement account contributions (see H.R. 2240), H7787 [25JY]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H3454 [29AP]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H1516 [4MR]

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

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H53 [7JA]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 570), H463 [12FE]

———include sports utility vehicles in the limitation on the depreciation of certain luxury automobiles (see H.R. 727), H9282 [7OC]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H4255 [19MY]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H4787 [2JN]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H9130 [1OC]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1634), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H3053 [9AP]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (see H.R. 3107), H9812 [21OC]

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

———reduce estate tax rates and increase exclusion equivalent and establish inflation adjustment for the unified credit (see H.R. 2682), H7788 [25JY]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H4788 [2JN]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see H.R. 1582), H8954 [29SE]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see H.R. 3111), H9132 [1OC]

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

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H5664 [19JN]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: establish an alternative trigger for determining if an extended benefit period is in effect for a State for purposes of certain benefits (see H.R. 3487), H11159 [14NO]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———promote intermodal transportation of passengers (see H.R. 1394), H2312 [25MR]

U.N.: establish civilian police corps for international peace operations to maintain the rule of law and promote peace and stability in post-conflict situations (see H.R. 1414), H4876 [3JN]

———restore a voluntary U.S. contribution to the U.N. Population Fund (see H.R. 1196), H6348 [8JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1652), H3572 [30AP]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H9478 [15OC]

———temporarily allow States to disregard certain look-back requirements for purposes of determining unemployment insurance eligibility (see H.R. 3554), H12312 [21NO]

Urban areas: development of municipally-owned vacant lots by nonprofit community organizations into community open spaces or parks (see H.R. 2373), H5044 [5JN]

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

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H10237 [30OC]

———improve benefits for former POWs (see H.R. 348), H4787 [2JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H3304 [10AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H3052 [9AP]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H2270 [20MR]

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

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

Weapons: 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), H4788 [2JN]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H4876 [3JN]

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

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

———reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 1470), H3355 [11AP]

Women's United Soccer Association: tribute (see H. Res. 373), H9131 [1OC]

World War II: condemn war crimes committed by Japan and establish liability of Japanese companies to former POW used by such companies as slave labor (see H. Res. 382), H11134 [7NO]

YMCA: clarify tax status of retirement fund (see H.R. 1185), H2473 [27MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Transportation: establish a pilot grant program to provide assistance for the capital and startup costs of streetcar development and revitalization (see H.R. 1315), H1953 [18MR]

Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (see H.R. 3432), H10339 [4NO]

Roads and highways: provide grants and technical assistance to restore orphan highways (see H.R. 2927), H7782 [25JY]

Taxation: extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (see H.R. 1052), H1514 [4MR]

University of Portland: tribute to women's soccer team (see H. Res. 41), H244 [29JA]

Letters

Strengthen enforcement of Animal Welfare Act animal fighting provisions: several Representatives, H6637 [14JY]

———Wayne Pacelle and Mimi Brody, Humane Society of the U.S., H6638 [14JY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit late-term abortions except to avert serious long-term physical health consequences for the mother, H9152 [2OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), consideration (H. Res. 257), H4915 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H9152 [2OC]

Afghanistan: reconstruction funding, H9599, H9600 [16OC], H9666 [17OC]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (H.R. 2519), H8956 [30SE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6635, H6637 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, H12837 [8DE]

AID: Urban Programs Office funding, H7404 [23JY]

Air pollution: oppose EPA new source review rule changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations, H8224 [16SE]

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (H. Res. 394), H10250 [4NO]

Amtrak: funding, H7858 [4SE]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions funding, H6635, H6637 [14JY]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (H.R. 1532), H2475 [31MR]

Appropriations: legislative process, H668 [13FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 1), H116 [8JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, H668 [13FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H668 [13FE], H12837 [8DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9394 [15OC], H9487, H9599, H9600 [16OC], H9666 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2733 [3AP]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H668 [13FE]

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

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H1476 [4MR]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H1998 [19MR]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2255 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, E774 [12AP]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (H.R. 2330), H6674 [14JY]

Bush, President: evaluation of administration, H160 [27JA]

———State of the Union Message, H160, H161, H163, H164, H165 [27JA]

Camp Pendleton, CA: effect of environmental restrictions on Marine Corps training maneuvers, H4549 [22MY]

CERCLA: Superfund program funding through reductions in NASA Project Prometheus funding, H7701 [25JY]

Child Survival and Health Programs Fund: funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H7399 [23JY]

Climate: global warming, H6719 [15JY]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), H5144 [10JN]

Congressional Bicycle Caucus: membership, H1441 [27FE]

Corps of Engineers: mitigate loss of habitat associated with construction of projects, H8877 [24SE]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), H5291 [12JN]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), E1775 [11SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: condemn payment of compensation to individuals possessing birds, for the purpose of fighting, relative to outbreak of Exotic Newcastle Disease, H2475 [31MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4222 [19MY], H4257 [20MY], H4415 [21MY], H4601 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H11004 [7NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 247), H4549 [22MY]

———eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines, H6298 [8JY]

———exemption from certain environmental regulations, H1778 [12MR], H1909 [18MR], H2374 [26MR], H2923, H2926, H2927 [8AP], H3977 [13MY], H4222 [19MY], H4257 [20MY], H4415 [21MY], H4601 [22MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), H6298 [8JY]

———treatment of unexploded ordnance, H1778 [12MR], H1909 [18MR]

Dept. of Energy: high-level radioactive waste cleanup program funding, H9171 [2OC]

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

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5751 [24JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, H12837 [8DE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6731, H6794 [15JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), consideration (H. Res. 316), H6719 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6959 [16JY], H7046 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 418), H9994 [29OC]

Dept. of Transportation: Conserve by Bicycling Pilot Program funding, H3273, H3274 [10AP]

———Transportation Enhancement Program funding, H7622 [25JY], H7873 [4SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7356 [23JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6530 [10JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7858, H7873 [4SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7701 [25JY]

Disasters: reauthorize the predisaster mitigation program (H.R. 3181), H12127 [21NO]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), Senate amendments, H4380 [21MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), consideration (H. Res. 210), H3578 [1MY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7963 [5SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7963 [5SE]

Ecology and environment: national objectives priority assignments, H163 [27JA], H2922, H2925, H2926, H2927, H2928 [8AP], H4776, H4778, H4779, H4780, H4781 [2JN], H8484 [23SE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), H5506 [18JN]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H160, H161, H164, H165 [27JA]

Education: funding, H6530 [10JY]

Employment: ensure that centers and providers of training services meet specific employment needs of local employers and participants, H3810 [8MY]

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (H. Res. 252), H5116 [10JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5206 [11JN]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: sunset uniform national consumer protection standards, E1775 [11SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (H.J. Res. 56), H9689 [20OC]

FCC: amend media ownership rules, H12837 [8DE]

———ruling on media ownership rules, H4773 [2JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: include construction activities in definition of oil and gas exploration and production relative to EPA stormwater discharge permits, H10524 [6NO]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 11), H98 [8JA]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, H12170 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), consideration (H. Res. 239), H4282 [20MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2975 [9AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4836 [3JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7399, H7404 [23JY]

Foreign trade: allow exporters of commercial communications satellites to transfer marketing information to a member country of NATO, Australia, Japan, or New Zealand, H6794 [15JY]

———temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (H.R. 1047), H1590 [5MR]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas, H5382 [16JN], H5411 [17JN]

Harbors: expand authority of non-Federal interests to levy harbor fees, H8874 [24SE]

Hawash, Maher (Mike): detention relative to status as material witness in war on terrorism, H2866 [8AP]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7556 [24JY]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1857 [13MR]

Hopson, Tony: Portland, OR, First Citizen award recipient, H3659 [6MY]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H165 [27JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3473 [30AP]

Indonesia: U.S. policy, E2221 [4NO]

IRS: protect taxpayers and ensure accountability (H.R. 1528), E1324 [23JN]

Klamath Basin: prohibit the renewal of certain agricultural leases permitting the growing of alfalfa or row crops, H7043, H7046 [17JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, H9994 [29OC]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, H8484 [23SE]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (H.R. 1568), E1416 [8JY]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), E1416 [8JY]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12283 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, E2013 [8OC]

Milwaukie, OR: anniversary, H331 [11FE], E139 [6FE]

National Flood Insurance Program: improve predisaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties, H9822 [28OC]

———improve predisaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (H.R. 253), H11520 [19NO], H11837, H11840 [20NO]

National Public Radio: Overseas Press Club Lowell Thomas Award recipient, H3661 [6MY]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 280), H10251 [4NO]

Native Americans: provide a Federal land exchange for the environmental, educational, and cultural benefit of the general public and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (H.R. 1409), H8421 [23SE]

Oceans: environmental protection and conservation of resources, H4777, H4778, H4779, H4780, H4781 [2JN]

OPIC: reauthorize (S. 1824), H11557 [19NO]

Orville Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (H.R. 3118), H10248 [4NO]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, H9341 [8OC]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H4086 [14MY]

Portland, OR: Franklin High School recipient of Unisys Corp., and the American Association for the Advancement of Science Online Science Education Award, E1040 [21MY]

Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (H.R. 3432), H10240 [4NO], E2223 [4NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H2922, H2926, H2927 [8AP], H3273, H3274 [10AP], H3327 [11AP], H8224 [16SE]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 189), H3082 [10AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 443), H11386 [18NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, H9171 [2OC], H9341 [8OC], H10524 [6NO]

Public broadcasting: tribute, H3661 [6MY]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H494 [13FE]

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), H8827 [24SE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), H1416 [27FE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), H9430 [15OC]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), consideration of Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 270), H5326 [12JN]

———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (H.R. 1052), E363 [4MR]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5326 [12JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, H160, H161, H164, H165 [27JA]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3934 [9MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4725 [22MY]

———rates, H2255 [20MR]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), H85 [8JA]

Terrorism: improve Federal efforts to prepare for, and respond to, terrorist attacks or other major disasters affecting homeland security, H160 [27JA]

Tongass National Forest: oversight of wilderness recommendations, H668 [13FE]

Transportation: public transportation funding, E1350 [25JN]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: reauthorize, H8827 [24SE]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7171 [21JY], H7480 [24JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), H7507 [24JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 2185), H4621 [22MY]

University of Portland: tribute to women's soccer team (H. Res. 41), H351 [11FE], E105 [29JA]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, H11004 [7NO]

Votes: position on missed, E793 [29AP], E2213 [4NO], E2323 [19NO]

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: independent monitoring of labor and employment practices, H12748 [8DE]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8836, H8874, H8877 [24SE]

Zabaldo, Joseph F.: Coast Guard Gold Lifesaving Medal recipient, E1565 [23JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1741 [11MR], H2398 [26MR], H3680 [6MY], H4247 [19MY], H5405 [16JN], H8077 [9SE], H9475 [15OC], H11130 [7NO]

Reports

U.S.-Indonesia Relations: National Commission on U.S.-Indonesian Relations, E2221 [4NO]

Tributes

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, H2825 [7AP]

Walden, Paul, H2521 [1AP]