EHLERS, VERNON J. (a Representative from Michigan)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, H6826 [15JY]

North Atlantic Assembly, H680 [13FE]

U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, H3411 [29AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

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), H11134 [7NO]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 879), H2822 [3AP]

———establish separate campaign medals to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3104), H10237 [30OC]

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

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9688 [17OC]

———extend and protect student financial aid for postsecondary education (see H. Res. 158), H2311 [25MR]

———prohibit knowingly misinforming the relative of a member that such member is deceased, injured, or missing due to an event associated with their military service (see H.R. 1771), H4012 [13MY]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H1642 [5MR]

Aviation: provide economic relief to general aviation small businesses that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2499), H5467 [17JN]

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

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Bramble (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History (see H.R. 517), H1334 [25FE]

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

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H9479 [15OC]

Business and industry: establish a commission to promote employee ownership (see H.R. 1778), H7840 [3SE]

———establish position of Under Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing and Technology and manufacturing research and implementation program, and promote manufacturing education (see H.R. 2908), H7781 [25JY]

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (see H. Con. Res. 215), H6465 [9JY]

Children and youth: improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 2626), H6465 [9JY]

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), H11134 [7NO]

———encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (see H. Res. 414), H9981 [28OC]

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

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 6), H6869 [15JY]

Computers: protect Internet users from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs (see H.R. 2929), H8284 [16SE]

Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1114), H1747 [11MR]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H4206 [15MY]

Crime: prohibit pyramid promotional schemes (see H.R. 1220), H1810 [12MR]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H4877 [3JN]

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

Dept. of Commerce: establish position of Under Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing (see H.R. 2172), H4529 [21MY]

Dept. of Education: provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2587 [1AP]

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

———cooperate in the international magnetic fusion burning plasma experiment or develop a domestic experiment to accelerate understanding and development of fusion as a long term energy source (see H.R. 1282), H1901 [13MR]

———external regulation of nuclear safety and occupational safety and health at facilities (see H.R. 1961), H7949 [4SE]

Dept. of HHS: make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (see H.R. 195), H11133 [7NO]

———modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H5714 [23JN]

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), H6603 [10JY]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see H. Res. 234), H7618 [24JY]

Diseases: issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 247), H11360 [17NO]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H12311 [21NO]

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

Drugs: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used in federally funded health programs (see H.R. 2356), H10237 [30OC]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

Economy: detrimental impact on U.S. economy of currency manipulation by foreign governments (see H. Con. Res. 285), H9688 [17OC]

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

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

———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), H7086 [17JY]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (see H.R. 438), H4978 [4JN]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (see H.R. 1191), H2822 [3AP]

———recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (see H. Res. 300), H8084 [9SE]

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]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative: improve (see H.R. 1376), H7839 [3SE]

FDA: withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H12922 [8DE]

Federal aid programs: simplify Federal student financial aid process (see H.R. 2956), H7783 [25JY]

Federal employees: treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H6604 [10JY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H5366 [12JN]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Focus—HOPE (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 295), H9281 [7OC]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 100), H1954 [18MR] (see H. Res. 100), H1396 [26FE]

Foreign aid: 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), H5267 [11JN]

Foreign trade: application of countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 2938), H8906 [24SE]

———establish procedures for identifying countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2579), H7170 [18JY]

———implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see H.R. 1415), H2402 [26MR]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H9813 [21OC]

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

Grand Valley State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 13), H60 [7JA]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H6706 [14JY]

———recognize and affirm efforts of Great Lakes Governors and Premiers to standardize decisions on water withdrawal and urge that management authority remain vested with the Governors and Premiers (see H. Con. Res. 199), H4738 [22MY]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see H.R. 1819), H7840 [3SE]

Helping Enhance the Livelihood of People (HELP) Around the Globe Commission: establish (see H.R. 3286), H12922 [8DE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1350), H2940 [8AP]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H3572 [30AP]

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

Iraq: provide for recovery, restitution, and protection of cultural heritage (see H.R. 2009), H4132 [14MY]

———tribute to Iraqis who provided U.S. forces information essential for the rescue of Jessica Lynch (see H. Con. Res. 151), H3572 [30AP]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H244 [29JA]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H9130 [1OC]

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), H9215 [2OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H6348 [8JY]

Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: clarify exemption for recreational vessel support employees (see H.R. 1329), H3858 [8MY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H10340 [4NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9982 [28OC]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 369), H5929 [25JN]

McPherson, Peter: tribute (see H. Res. 405), H9687 [17OC]

Medicare: coverage of cholesterol and blood lipid screening (see H.R. 721), H460 [12FE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H52 [7JA]

National Chemistry Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 395), H9381 [10OC]

National Librarians Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 155), H4132 [14MY]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish (see H.R. 766), H699 [13FE]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H2823 [3AP]

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: designate the Kris Eggle Memorial Visitors' Center (see H.R. 1577), H3858 [8MY]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 262), H9283 [7OC]

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

Presidential appointments: constitutional amendment to require appointment of Presidential nominees subject to Senate disapproval within 120 days of receiving the nomination (see H.J. Res. 71), H9130 [1OC]

Retired Enlisted Association, Inc.: repeal Federal charter (see H.R. 1136), H9214 [2OC]

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

———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]

———improve roadway safety for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians and workers in proximity to vehicle traffic (see H.R. 906), H5552 [18JN]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9615 [16OC]

Science: celebrate anniversary of International Geophysical Year (IGY) and support an International Geophysical Year-2 (IGY-2) in 2007-08 (see H. Con. Res. 189), H4528 [21MY]

———prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA]

Sewage disposal: sewer overflow control grants appropriations (see H.R. 784), H700 [13FE]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 299), H10458 [5NO]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H2822 [3AP]

Solid waste: limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1730), H3301 [10AP]

States: authorize prohibition or imposition of certain limitations on the receipt of foreign municipal solid waste (see H.R. 382), H171 [27JA]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H1680 [6MR]

Taxation: allow credits to radio station owners who donate the license and other assets of such station to a nonprofit corporation that supports the fine arts (see H.R. 668), H7949 [4SE]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H10978 [6NO]

———allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 927), H3637 [1MY]

———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), H9738 [20OC]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H2473 [27MR]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H10457 [5NO]

———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), H4738 [22MY]

———clarify that church employees are eligible for the exclusion for qualified tuition reduction programs of charitable educational organizations (see H.R. 872), H5408 [16JN]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see H.R. 767), H3453 [29AP]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

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

———extension of the credit for producing fuel from nonconventional sources or producing electricity to include landfill gas (see H.R. 1266), H2271 [20MR]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H2822 [3AP]

———increase expensing for small business and allow small business to compute the deduction for depreciation of certain property on a neutral cost recovery basis (see H.R. 1079), H1639 [5MR]

———modify treatment of qualified small issue bonds (see H.R. 882), H3453 [29AP]

———permanently extend research credit (see H.R. 428), H1642 [5MR]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H2703 [2AP]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H2864 [7AP]

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

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H3571 [30AP]

———remove the requirement of a mandatory beginning date for distributions from individual retirement accounts and elective deferrals under qualified cash or deferred arrangements (see H.R. 2340), H6465 [9JY]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 1233), H3453 [29AP]

———repeal the inclusion in gross income of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 798), H701 [13FE]

———treatment of amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 973), H1461 [27FE]

———treatment of certain bonds issued by local governments in connection with delinquent real property taxes (see H.R. 1512), H3454 [29AP]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H4978 [4JN]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9213 [2OC]

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

———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 1117), H4255 [19MY]

———treatment of sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (see H.R. 1754), H4368 [20MY]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H7020 [16JY]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see H.R. 1582), H4131 [14MY]

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

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

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (see H. Con. Res. 209), H5367 [12JN]

United Mine Workers of America: protect health benefits of retired miners and provide additional sources of revenue to the Combined Benefit Fund and Benefit Plan (see H.R. 3586), H12307 [21NO]

Veterans: mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2823), H12921 [8DE]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H3351 [11AP]

Water: 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]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Association for the Advancement of Science: anniversary of Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program and support of use of science in governmental decisionmaking (see H. Con. Res. 279), H8222 [15SE]

Business and industry: coordinate Federal manufacturing research and development, strengthen manufacturing innovation and education programs, and expand outreach programs for small and medium-sized manufacturers (see H.R. 3598), H12307 [21NO]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize appropriations for surface transportation research and development (see H.R. 3551), H11701 [20NO] (see H.R. 3577), H12306 [21NO]

EPA: establish position of Deputy Administrator for Science and Technology (see H.R. 3096), H8283 [16SE]

Food: permit States to use administrative funds to pay costs relating to the processing, transporting, and distributing of donated wild game to eligible food distribution agencies (see H.R. 59), H54 [7JA]

Government regulations: require Federal agencies to impose certain requirements on recipients of awards for scientific and engineering research (see H.R. 60), H54 [7JA]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1856), H3451 [29AP]

National Invasive Species Council: establish (see H.R. 266), H135 [8JA]

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

———requirements on the percentage of completion accounting method for the manufacture of property (see H.R. 61), H54 [7JA]

Transportation: establish programs to facilitate international and interstate trade (see H.R. 3112), H8380 [17SE]

U.S. Weather Research Program: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 268), H135 [8JA]

Water: 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]

World Year of Physics: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 301), H9477 [15OC]

Letters

National Chemistry Week goals and ideals: Michelle DeWitt, H9831 [28OC]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H6351 [9JY]

Remarks

American Association for the Advancement of Science: anniversary of Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program and support of use of science in governmental decisionmaking (H. Con. Res. 279), H9832, H9833, H9834 [28OC], E1783 [15SE]

Business and industry: coordinate Federal manufacturing research and development, strengthen manufacturing innovation and education programs, and expand outreach programs for small and medium-sized manufacturers (H.R. 3598), E2444 [23NO]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H293 [5FE]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), H5141 [10JN]

Credit: address credit bureau regulations that prevent certain individuals from obtaining a credit rating, H8157 [10SE]

———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), H8157 [10SE]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize appropriations for surface transportation research and development (H.R. 3551), E2375 [21NO]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7265 [22JY]

Education: increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H6351, H6387, H6388 [9JY]

———recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (H. Res. 300), H10299 [4NO]

EPA: establish position of Deputy Administrator for Science and Technology (H.R. 3096), E1811 [16SE]

Federal employees: increase annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayment by Federal agencies (S. 926), E2143 [28OC]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), H10471 [6NO]

Grand Valley State University: tribute to football team (H. Res. 13), H105 [8JA]

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

Head Start Program: ensure coverage of children of migrant and seasonal workers and Native Americans, H7548, H7593 [24JY]

———prohibit faith-based organizations providing Head Start services from religious discrimination in hiring, H7583 [24JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7548, H7583, H7593 [24JY]

Higher Education Act: enhance international education programs (H.R. 3077), H9757 [21OC]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (H.R. 3076), H9751 [21OC]

National Chemistry Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 395), H9831 [28OC]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize (H.R. 2608), H9048 [1OC]

National Invasive Species Council: establish (H.R. 266), E42 [8JA]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish (H.R. 766), H3729 [7MY]

NIST: funding, H7265 [22JY]

NOAA: funding, H7265 [22JY]

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), H8830 [24SE]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (H.R. 2208), H8830 [24SE]

Transportation: establish programs to facilitate international and interstate trade (H.R. 3112), E1832 [17SE]

U.S. Weather Research Program: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 268), E36 [8JA]

Votes: position on missed, H151 [27JA], H4218 [19MY], H12295 [21NO], E637 [1AP], E2393, E2397 [22NO]

Water: establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (H.R. 1081), E380 [6MR]

Remarks in House relative to

American Association for the Advancement of Science: Philip Hauge Abelson Prize recipient, E408 [7MR]

Leave of absence: granted, H240 [29JA]

Tributes

Beringer, Barry, E2090 [20OC]

Kluge, John W., E860 [1MY]

Kok, Peter, E1486 [15JY]