CAMPBELL, BEN NIGHTHORSE (a Senator from Colorado)

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1165 [17JA], S1480 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4724 [2AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4347 [25MR]

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 (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6708 [20MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9505 [16JY], S9601 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior: extend terms of leases of certain restricted Indian land (S. 521), S12983 [21OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11814, S11863 [23SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11039 [3SE], S11321 [10SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13412, S13413 [28OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S9416 [15JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7503 [5JN], S7847 [12JN], S10155 [29JY], S10437 [30JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6509 [15MY]

U.S. Olympic Committee: reform governance structure (S. 1404), S11863, S11870 [23SE]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Co-Chairman, S1843 [30JA]

Committee To Escort Prime Minister Tony Blair of Great Britain Into the House Chamber, H7059 [17JY]

Conferee: H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1457 [23JA]

———H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, S11109 [4SE]

———H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4917 [7AP]

———H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9886 [24JY]

———H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9278 [11JY]

———H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14971 [17NO]

———H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE]

———H.R. 2800, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S13651 [30OC]

———H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, S13123 [23OC]

———H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC]

U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, S4730 [2AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2522 [14FE]

Alaska: provide habitable living quarters for educational employees, and their households, in rural areas located in or near Alaska Native Villages (see S. 1905), S15287 [20NO]

American Battle Monuments Commission: establish a memorial to the Buffalo Soldiers in Louisiana (see S. 499), S7832 [12JN]

Animals: encourage research on the causes of chronic wasting disease and methods to control its spread, monitor the incidence of the disease, and support State efforts to control the disease (see S. 1036), S5995 [9MY]

Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (see S. 546), S3252 [6MR]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see S. 1622), S11649 [17SE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see S. 516), S3162 [5MR]

BIA: issue school construction funding bonds (see S. 594), S3504 [11MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of salt cedar and Russian olive plants (see S. 1516), S10617 [31JY]

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 S. 1215), S7719 [11JN]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S1245 [21JA]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 727), S4512 [27MR]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 1190), S10266 [30JY]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S12738 [16OC]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, cosponsorship withdrawn (see S. 1545), S14806 [12NO]

Colorado: provide a cost-sharing requirement for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit (see S. 1058), S6255 [14MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (see S. 1744), S12970 [21OC]

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

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see S. 1454), S9905 [24JY]

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

Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see S. 1143), S7134 [23MY]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see S. 1010), S6508 [15MY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1414), S9414 [15JY]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see S. 819), S4957 [8AP]

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

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA]

Foreign policy: secure right of the U.S., and the States, to prosecute and punish crimes committed in the U.S. by individuals who subsequently flee to Mexico to escape prosecution (see S. Con. Res. 79), S14271 [7NO]

Forests: establish institutes to conduct research on the prevention of, and restoration from, wildfires in forest and woodland ecosystems (see S. 32), S35 [7JA]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see S. 1172), S9245 [10JY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S15287 [20NO]

Higher Education Act: student assistance eligibility standards for institutions offering accredited distance education programs (see S. 1203), S7476 [5JN]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: support certain housing proposals including the downpayment assistance initiative (see S. 811), S8560 [25JN]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S12970 [21OC]

Indian Health Service: elevate position of Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health (see S. 558), S3252 [6MR]

Iran: human rights violations (see S. Res. 81, 82), S3620 [12MR]

———support democracy (see S. 1082), S6624 [19MY]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see S. 976), S11161 [5SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S5859 [7MY]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see S. 478), S2920 [27FE]

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 S. 1700), S12277 [1OC]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S9794 [23JY]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 780), S5060 [9AP]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S5652 [1MY]

Medicare: clarify definition of homebound relative to home health services (see S. 598), S4435 [26MR]

———coverage of cholesterol and blood lipid screening (see S. 382), S2341 [12FE]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 1037), S5995 [9MY]

———extend reasonable cost contracts to expand the area in which plans offered under such contracts may operate and to apply certain provisions of Medicare+Choice program to such plans (see S. 1220), S7618 [10JN]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S2702 [25FE]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

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 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 201), S9959 [25JY]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 70), S3506 [11MR]

National security: ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (see S. 578), S3369 [7MR]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

National Visiting Nurse Association Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 8), S3995 [19MR]

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

Native Americans: acknowledgement of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see S. 420), S14335 [10NO]

———establish, reauthorize, and improve energy programs relating to Indian tribes (see S. 424), S2522 [14FE]

———Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see S. 331), S3164 [5MR]

———support the development of Native American Language Survival Schools (see S. 575), S6071 [13MY]

North Dakota: implement recommendations of the Garrison Unit Tribal Advisory Committee by providing authorization for the construction of a rural health care facility on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation (see S. 1146), S7719 [11JN]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 196), S1872 [4FE]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3165 [5MR]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs operated by Indian tribes (see S. 751), S4629 [1AP]

Roads and highways: provide the Highway Trust Fund additional funding for Indian reservation roads (see S. 1165), S7188 [2JN]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S3994 [19MR]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 750), S4629 [1AP]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S6708 [20MY]

Taxation: allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (see S. 1524), S11913 [24SE]

———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 S. 595), S3804 [17MR]

———clarify treatment of certain tax attributes for companies whose debt is cancelled in a bankruptcy proceeding (see S. 1331), S10266 [30JY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 875), S8560 [25JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Trail of the Ancients: designate for study for potential addition to the National Trails System (see S. 634), S3883 [18MR]

U.S. Olympic Committee: reform governance structure (see S. 1404), S11832 [23SE]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Belarus: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (see S. 700), S4375 [25MR]

BIA: improve procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (see S. 297), S1871 [4FE]

Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, Denver, CO: redesignate Colonnade Center (see S. 30), S35 [7JA]

Colorado: revise the boundary of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area (see S. 677), S4166 [20MR]

Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 64), S2701 [25FE]

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

Crime: increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms (see S. 1062), S6255 [14MY]

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

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see S. 764), S4702 [2AP]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a program to control or eradicate tamarisk in the Western States (see S. 1236), S7718 [11JN]

———establish a voluntary alternative claims resolution process to reach a settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds (see S. 1770; S. Res. 248), S12969 [21OC]

———extend terms of leases of certain restricted Indian land (see S. 521), S3162 [5MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction, leasing, or modification of major medical facilities at the site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO (see S. 613), S3730 [13MR]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S2188 [11FE]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers and firefighters (see S. 535), S3163 [5MR]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co.: anniversary (see S. Res. 167), S7832 [12JN]

Higher Education Act: amend to provide for variable interest rates on student loans (see S. 1742), S12737 [16OC]

Hope, Bob: authorize burial at Arlington National Cemetery (see S. 1489), S10265 [30JY]

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

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: include provisions relative to payment and administration of gaming fees (see S. 1529), S10618 [31JY]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (see S. 556), S3252 [6MR]

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: amend to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see S. 1715), S12448 [3OC]

———amend to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes relative to health and health-related programs (see S. 1696), S12277 [1OC]

Lakewood, CO: authorize the GSA to lease and redevelop certain Federal property on the Denver Federal Center (see S. 1788), S13377 [28OC]

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]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see S. 1383), S9119 [9JY]

Medicare: provide access to audiologists (see S. 1647), S11912 [24SE]

Mining and mineral resources: issue permits to allow reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines without incurring liability (see S. 1660), S11988 [25SE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a national database to identify, locate, and catalogue memorials and permanent tributes to U.S. veterans (see S. 1092), S6852 [21MY]

———prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (see S. 330), S2051 [6FE]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 240), S12448 [3OC]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 98), S4434 [26MR]

National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 140), S5995 [9MY]

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

National Native American Veterans Day: designate (see S. Res. 239), S12448 [3OC]

Native American Capital Development Corp.: establish (see S. 519), S3162 [5MR]

Native American Health and Wellness Foundation: establish (see S. 555), S3252 [6MR]

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (see S. 285), S1871 [4FE]

———authorize tribes to coordinate and integrate Federal funding dedicated to the development of communities (see S. 1528), S10618 [31JY]

———establish programs to improve energy development on Indian lands (see S. 522), S3162 [5MR]

———expand opportunities for contracting on Federal lands (see S. 288), S1871 [4FE]

———provide for periodic Indian needs assessments and require Federal Indian program evaluations (see S. 1600), S11245 [9SE]

———provide for probate reform relative to trust or restricted lands (see S. 550), S3252 [6MR] (see S. 1721), S12532 [14OC]

———technical corrections to certain laws (see S. 523), S3162 [5MR] (see S. 1955), S15975 [25NO]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S2457 [13FE]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 75), S3163 [5MR]

Pueblo (U.S.S.): demand return to U.S. by Democratic People's Republic of Korea (see S. Res. 29), S1736 [29JA]

Rio Grande Outstanding Natural Area: establish (see S. 1467), S9959 [25JY]

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

Southern Ute Indian Tribe: implement intergovernmental agreement with Colorado on air quality control (see S. 551), S3252 [6MR]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see S. Res. 253), S13516 [29OC]

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

Taxation: treatment of Indian tribal governments relative to issuance of tax-exempt governmental bonds (see S. 1526), S10618 [31JY]

Transportation: responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see S. 1776), S13134 [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 (see S. 281), S1870 [4FE]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see S. Res. 202), S10045 [28JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see S. 296), S1871 [4FE]

Water: reaffirm policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment dealing with the adjudication of water rights and commend Western States that maintain water rights usage systems (see S. Res. 183), S8559 [25JN]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see S. Con. Res. 24), S3993 [19MR]

Cloture motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S16083 [9DE]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693 [13MR]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S14858 [12NO], S14951 [17NO]

Kuhl, Carolyn B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10252 [30JY]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13182 [23OC]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S10100 [29JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15179 [19NO], S15334 [21NO]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10133 [29JY], S10468 [31JY], S13944 [4NO], S14104 [6NO]

Letters

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

Indian land energy development programs: A. David Lester, Council of Energy Resource Tribes, S7461 [5JN], S7753 [12JN]

———Bill Anoatubby, Chickasaw Nation, S7462 [5JN], S7753 [12JN]

———Chad Smith, Cherokee Nation, S7462 [5JN], S7753 [12JN]

———Claudia Vigil-Muniz, Jicarilla Apache Nation, S7753 [12JN]

———David F. Conrad, National Tribal Environmental Council, S7755 [12JN]

———Howard D. Richards, Sr., Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council, S7461 [5JN], S7755 [12JN]

———Jacqueline Johnson, National Congress of American Indians, S7461 [5JN], S7752 [12JN]

———James R. Madalena, Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos, Inc., S7753 [12JN]

———James T. Martin, United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc., S7756 [12JN]

———Mark F. Brown, Mohegan Tribe, S7462 [5JN], S7753 [12JN]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7756 [12JN]

———Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation, S7754 [12JN]

———Vernon Hill, Eastern Shoshone Tribe, S7754 [12JN]

———Wes Martel, Native American Energy Group, LLC, S7462 [5JN], S7755 [12JN]

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

Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act: Artie Muller, Rolling Thunder, Inc., S2055 [6FE]

———Richard A. Jones, AMVETS, S2055 [6FE]

———Richard B. Fuller, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), S2055 [6FE]

———Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, S2055 [6FE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1136 [17JA], S1358, S1359 [22JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1136 [17JA], S1358, S1359 [22JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12377 [2OC]

Belarus: condemn interference with freedom of the press, S5332 [11AP]

———promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (S. 700), S4378 [25MR], S5332 [11AP]

BIA: improve procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (S. 297), S1902 [4FE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4348 [25MR]

Burns, Larry A.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S11897 [24SE]

Capitol Visitors Center: funding, S9216 [10JY]

Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, Denver, CO: redesignate Colonnade Center (S. 30), S42 [7JA]

Colorado: revise the boundary of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area (S. 677), S4174 [20MR]

Courts: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (S. 399), S2473 [13FE]

Crime: increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms (S. 1062), S6262 [14MY]

Customs Service: transshipment enforcement and monitoring funding, S1358 [22JA]

Denver, CO: tribute to Colorado Storm Royal soccer team, S11344 [10SE]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (S. 1008), S5861 [7MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (S. 764), S4704 [2AP]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of Indian Arts and Crafts Shop, S11113 [4SE]

———establish a program to control or eradicate tamarisk in the Western States (S. 1236), S7727 [11JN]

———establish a voluntary alternative claims resolution process to reach a settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds (S. 1770), S12978 [21OC], S13788 [3NO]

———extend terms of leases of certain restricted Indian land (S. 521), S3171 [5MR]

———settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, S13788 [3NO]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, S13788 [3NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction, leasing, or modification of major medical facilities at the site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO (S. 613), S3733 [13MR]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (S. Res. 52), S2223 [11FE]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers and firefighters (S. 535), S3189 [5MR]

Georgia, Republic of: human rights violations, S3497 [11MR]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co.: anniversary (S. Res. 167), S7843 [12JN]

Higher Education Act: amend to provide for variable interest rates on student loans (S. 1742), S12741 [16OC]

Hope, Bob: authorize burial at Arlington National Cemetery (S. 1489), S10267 [30JY]

Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act: amend to provide for reporting and reduction of child abuse and family violence incidences on Indian reservations (S. 1601), S11252 [9SE]

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: include provisions relative to payment and administration of gaming fees (S. 1529), S10653 [31JY]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (S. 556), S3277 [6MR]

Indian Health Service: clinical services funding, S4348 [25MR]

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: amend to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (S. 1715), S12462 [3OC]

———amend to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes relative to health and health-related programs (S. 1696), S12285 [1OC]

Lakewood, CO: authorize the GSA to lease and redevelop certain Federal property on the Denver Federal Center (S. 1788), S13381 [28OC]

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 [30JA], S14689 [12NO]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9215, S9216 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report, S11898 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S11897 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), insert S. 1383 language in lieu, S9215 [10JY]

Medicare: provide access to audiologists (S. 1647), S11914 [24SE]

Mining and mineral resources: issue permits to allow reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines without incurring liability (S. 1660), S12000 [25SE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a national database to identify, locate, and catalogue memorials and permanent tributes to U.S. veterans (S. 1092), S6857 [21MY]

———prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (S. 330), S2054 [6FE], S6857 [21MY]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (S. Res. 240), S12471 [3OC]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 98), S4445 [26MR]

National Health Center Week: designate (S. Res. 140), S6004 [9MY]

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

National Native American Veterans Day: designate (S. Res. 239), S12470 [3OC]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S1359 [22JA]

Native American Capital Development Corp.: establish (S. 519), S3167 [5MR]

Native American Health and Wellness Foundation: establish (S. 555), S3277 [6MR]

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (S. 285), S1886 [4FE]

———authorize tribes to coordinate and integrate Federal funding dedicated to the development of communities (S. 1528), S10651 [31JY]

———establish programs to improve energy development on Indian lands, S5898 [8MY], S7459, S7462 [5JN], S7590 [10JN], S7685, S7688, S7689 [11JN], S7751, S7757 [12JN], S15338 [21NO]

———establish programs to improve energy development on Indian lands (S. 522), S3172 [5MR]

———expand opportunities for contracting on Federal lands (S. 288), S1890 [4FE]

———provide environmental review process for Indian energy programs and clarify Federal trust responsibility relative to tribal claims and loss liability associated with tribal energy resource agreements, S7685, S7688, S7689 [11JN]

———provide for periodic Indian needs assessments and require Federal Indian program evaluations (S. 1600), S11251 [9SE]

———provide for probate reform relative to trust or restricted lands (S. 1721), S12535 [14OC]

———provide for probate reform relative to trust or restricted lands (S. 550), S3269 [6MR]

———technical corrections to certain laws (S. 523), S3175 [5MR]

———technical corrections to certain laws (S. 1955), S15978 [25NO]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (S. Con. Res. 7), S2498 [13FE], S7068 [22MY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (S. Res. 75), S3197 [5MR]

Petroleum: protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, S15338 [21NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15338 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S5898 [8MY], S7459, S7462 [5JN], S7590 [10JN], S7685, S7688, S7689 [11JN], S7751, S7757 [12JN]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S4603 [1AP], S14689 [12NO]

Pueblo (U.S.S.): demand return to U.S. by Democratic People's Republic of Korea (S. Res. 29), S1753 [29JA]

Refugees: support victims of torture, S8713 [26JN]

Rio Grande Outstanding Natural Area: establish (S. 1467), S10055 [28JY]

Social Security: authorize payments under Federal retirement systems to trusts set up for disabled dependents of Federal employees (S. 776), S4827 [3AP]

Southern Ute Indian Tribe: implement intergovernmental agreement with Colorado on air quality control (S. 551), S3275 [6MR]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (S. Res. 253), S13520 [29OC]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (S. 559), S3317 [6MR]

Taxation: treatment of distilled spirits in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, S1136 [17JA]

———treatment of Indian tribal governments relative to issuance of tax-exempt governmental bonds (S. 1526), S10648 [31JY]

Transportation: 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]

Tymkovich, Timothy M.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4603 [1AP]

U.S. Olympic Committee: reform governance structure (S. 1404), S11869 [23SE]

Ukraine: condemn interference with freedom of the press, S5475 [29AP]

———political reform relative to business climate, S15278 [20NO]

———remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (S. Res. 202), S10071 [28JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (S. 296), S1901 [4FE]

Water: reaffirm policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment dealing with the adjudication of water rights and commend Western States that maintain water rights usage systems (S. Res. 183), S8575 [25JN]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (S. Con. Res. 24), S4020 [19MR]

Reports filed

Elevate Position of Indian Health Service Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 558) (S. Rept. 108-76), S8125 [18JN]

Expenditures: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 64), S2699 [25FE]

Gila River Indian Community Judgement Fund Distribution Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 162) (S. Rept. 108-17), S3410 [10MR]

Indian Land Leasing Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 521) (S. Rept. 108-48), S6506 [15MY]

Indian Tribal Surface Transportation Improvement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 281) (S. Rept. 108-150), S11753 [22SE]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1383), S9118 [9JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1383) (S. Rept. 108-88), S9244 [10JY]

Lumbee Acknowledgment Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 420) (S. Rept. 108-213), S15975 [25NO]

Native American Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Consolidation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 285) (S. Rept. 108-75), S8125 [18JN]

Native American Health and Wellness Foundation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 555) (S. Rept. 108-72), S7926 [16JN]

Native American Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 523) (S. Rept. 108-49), S6506 [15MY]

Nomination of Charles W. Grim To Be Indian Health Service Director: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of David W. Anderson To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Indian Affairs: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of Georgianna E. Ignace to the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of John R. Grimes to the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of Lisa G. Nason to the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of Ross O. Swimmer To Be Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee for American Indians Special Trustee: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S3369 [7MR]

Three Affiliated Tribes Health Facility Compensation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1146) (S. Rept. 108-165), S12607 [15OC]

U.S. Policy Toward Native Hawaiians and Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization and Recognition Process: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 344) (S. Rept. 108-85), S8862 [27JN]

Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 618) (S. Rept. 108-151), S11753 [22SE]

Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 222) (S. Rept. 108-18), S3410 [10MR]

Rules

Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S1864 [4FE]

Texts of

S. 30, redesignate Colonnade Center, Denver, CO, as Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, S43 [7JA]

S. 253, Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, S1817 [30JA]

S. 281, Indian Tribal Surface Transportation Improvement Act, S1883 [4FE]

S. 285, Native American Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Consolidation Act, S1886-S1888 [4FE]

S. 288, Indian Contracting and Federal Land Management Demonstration Project Act, S1890-S1892 [4FE]

S. 296, Fairness to All Fallen Vietnam War Service Members Act, S1901 [4FE]

S. 297, Federal Acknowledgment Process Reform Act, S1903-S1907 [4FE]

S. 330, Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act, S2055 [6FE]

S. 399, Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act, S2474 [13FE]

S. 519, Native American Capital Formation and Economic Development Act, S3167-S3171 [5MR]

S. 521, Indian Land Leasing Act, S3171 [5MR]

S. 522, Native American Energy Development and Self-Determination Act, S3172-S3175 [5MR]

S. 523, Native American Technical Corrections Act, S3175-S3178 [5MR]

S. 535, Fallen Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Flag Memorial Act, S3189 [5MR]

S. 550, American Indian Probate Reform Act, S3270-S3275 [6MR]

S. 551, Southern Ute and Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement Implementation Act, S3275 [6MR]

S. 555, Native American Health and Wellness Foundation Act, S3277 [6MR]

S. 556, Indian Health Care Improvement Act revision and extension, S3278-S3315 [6MR]

S. 559, Commercial Driver's License Devolution Act, S3318 [6MR]

S. 613, Veterans' New Fitzsimons Health Care Facilities Act, S3733 [13MR]

S. 677, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area Boundary Revision Act, S4175 [20MR]

S. 700, Belarus Democracy Act, S4379 [25MR]

S. 764, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act, S4704 [2AP]

S. 776, authorize payments under Federal retirement systems to Social Security trusts set up for disabled dependents of Federal employees, S4827 [3AP]

S. 1008, Dept. of HHS grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students, S5861 [7MY]

S. 1062, Stolen Gun Penalty Enhancement Act, S6262 [14MY]

S. 1065, Bulletproof Police Protective Equipment Act, S6263 [14MY]

S. 1092, National War Permanent Tribute Historical Database Act, S6857 [21MY]

S. 1236, Tamarisk Control and Riparian Restoration Act, S7727 [11JN]

S. 1467, Rio Grande Outstanding Natural Area Act, S10055-S10057 [28JY]

S. 1489, burial of Bob Hope at Arlington National Cemetery, S10267 [30JY]

S. 1526, Tribal Government Tax-Exempt Bond Fairness Act, S10648 [31JY]

S. 1528, Indian Tribal Development Consolidated Funding Act, S10651-S10653 [31JY]

S. 1529, include provisions relative to payment and administration of gaming fees in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, S10653-S10656 [31JY]

S. 1530, Tribal Parity Act, S10656 [31JY]

S. 1600, Indian Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation Act, S11251 [9SE]

S. 1601, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act amendments to provide for reporting and reduction of child abuse and family violence incidences on Indian reservations, S11253 [9SE]

S. 1647, Hearing Health Accessibility Act, S11914 [24SE]

S. 1660, Good Samaritan Abandoned and Inactive Mine Remediation Act, S12001 [25SE]

S. 1696, Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act amendments to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes relative to health and health-related programs, S12285-S12287 [1OC]

S. 1715, Dept. of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act, S12462-S12468 [3OC]

S. 1721, American Indian Probate Reform Act, S12535-S12543 [14OC]

S. 1742, Higher Education Loan Plan Act, S12741 [16OC]

S. 1770, Indian Money Account Claim Satisfaction Act, S12979 [21OC]

S. 1776, Intermodal Equipment Safety and Responsibility Act, S13135-S13137 [23OC]

S. 1788, Denver Federal Center Redevelopment Act, S13382 [28OC]

S. 1955, Native American Technical Corrections Act, S15978-S15981 [25NO]

Tributes

Burch, Leonard C., S15973 [25NO]

Douglas, Susie R. Eades, S1806 [30JA]

Maynes, Sam, S15972 [25NO]