BURTON, DAN (a Representative from Indiana)
Amendments
Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6799, H6806 [15JY]
Articles and editorials
Eritrea, Robert Kaplan, Atlantic Monthly (publication), E580
In Indian Election, Hate Is Part of Platform, Rama Lakshmi, Washington (DC) Post, E45
Low-Caste Hindus Eye New Religions, Shaikh Azizur Rahman, Washington (DC) Times, E42
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]
———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 3069), H9131 [1OC]
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]
Africa: limit assistance to Ethiopia and Eritrea if they are not in compliance with their agreement to end hostilities and provide for a demarcation of the border between the two countries (see H.R. 2760), H11652 [19NO]
Agriculture: enhance ability of oilseed producers to use oilseed base acres for the production of fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 2181), H7840 [3SE]
American Jewish History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 106), H9132 [1OC]
AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H9983 [28OC]
Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H6348 [8JY]
———prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1472), H6604 [10JY]
Armed Forces: 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), H9479 [15OC]
———express appreciation for the support and cooperation from Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar during military operations in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 211), H5045 [5JN]
Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H7839 [3SE]
Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9687 [17OC]
Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1955 [18MR]
Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 1082), H1639 [5MR]
Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3975 [9MY]
———express appreciation for support by British Prime Minister of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq (see H. Res. 154), H2704 [2AP]
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), H704 [13FE]
Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 355), H8084 [9SE]
Canada: express appreciation for cooperation and friendship with the U.S. and offer congratulations on Canada Day celebration (see H. Res. 290), H5929 [25JN]
Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 302), H9983 [28OC]
Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5929 [25JN]
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]
———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), H9131 [1OC]
———withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 3228), H9213 [2OC]
China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H4206 [15MY]
———security (see H. Con. Res. 232), H6263 [26JN]
Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 1567), H3858 [8MY]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 103), H4877 [3JN]
Computers: require Federal agencies to protect the security and privacy of Government computer systems from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing (see H.R. 3159), H8904 [24SE]
Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]
Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H7787 [25JY]
Crime: amend laws relative to bail bond forfeitures (see H.R. 2134), H4204 [15MY]
———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]
———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]
Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11652 [19NO]
Cuba: condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (see H. Res. 179), H2864 [7AP]
De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]
Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H7170 [18JY]
———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), H58 [7JA]
———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2427), H5266 [11JN]
Dept. of HUD: enable homebuyers to make use of insured hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. 1443), H2823 [3AP]
Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see H.R. 401), H2586 [1AP]
Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H3762 [7MY]
Dept. of the Interior: make authority to designate critical habitat discretionary instead of mandatory (see H.R. 2602), H7840 [3SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow claimants for benefits to pay fees for attorney services during any stage of the claims process (see H.R. 3492), H11358 [17NO]
Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H8284 [16SE]
———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 247), H9378 [8OC]
District of Columbia: provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (see H.R. 2556), H5815 [24JN]
———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]
———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 684), H2515 [31MR]
Drugs: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used in federally funded health programs (see H.R. 2356), H5043 [5JN]
Ecology and environment: create the Federal crime of eco-terrorism (see H.R. 3307), H9613 [16OC]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN]
———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H2820 [3AP]
———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]
Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H7840 [3SE]
———recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (see H. Res. 300), H8084 [9SE]
Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]
English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H1682 [6MR]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H11703 [20NO]
———encourage U.S. citizens to adopt children from the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 304), H8491 [23SE]
———recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see H. Res. 113), H2312 [25MR]
———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 1229), H1810 [12MR]
———support responsible fatherhood and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 66), H4788 [2JN]
FCC: invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H6604 [10JY]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2491), H5467 [17JN]
Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: enhance Federal asset management (see H.R. 2548), H5662 [19JN]
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]
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 (see H.R. 1904), H4206 [15MY]
Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H3453 [29AP]
———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]
———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 648), H3453 [29AP]
———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 193), H327 [7FE]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H1335 [25FE]
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]
Francis X. McCloskey Post Office Building, Bloomington, IN: designate (see H.R. 3379), H9981 [28OC]
Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]
Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H10130 [29OC]
Hazardous substances: phase-out use of mercury in dental fillings (see H.R. 1680), H2938 [8AP]
Head Start Program: require parental consent for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations (see H.R. 3130), H9215 [2OC]
Health: permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests (see H.R. 2085), H4129 [14MY]
Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H5175 [10JN]
Hong Kong: support freedom (see H. Res. 277), H5408 [16JN]
Immigration: discourage States from issuing an identification card or driver's license to an illegal alien (see H.R. 3052), H8285 [16SE]
———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7329 [22JY]
———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H2822 [3AP]
———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting State identification documents issued to nonimmigrant aliens that expire after the expiration of the aliens' nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 655), H327 [7FE]
Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H9214 [2OC]
———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]
———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H7787 [25JY]
Iran: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 59), H4012 [13MY]
———human rights violations (see H. Res. 140), H1812 [12MR]
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), H8906 [24SE]
Jordan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 371), H10238 [30OC]
Kenya: condemn terrorist attacks in Mombasa (see H. Res. 76), H463 [12FE]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H1516 [4MR]
Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H5714 [23JN]
Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H1812 [12MR]
Lindh, Anna: tribute (see H. Res. 372), H8951 [25SE]
Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11393 (see H.R. 3277), H11516 [18NO]
Marshall Islands: convey a decommissioned NOAA ship to Utrok Atoll (see H.R. 2584), H5814 [24JN]
Masonic Order (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Res. 125), H1641 [5MR]
Mederos, Eriberto: posthumously revoke naturalization (see H.R. 1201), H1745 [11MR]
Medicaid: provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H10237 [30OC]
———provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H5366 [12JN]
Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H1901 [13MR]
———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H6869 [15JY]
Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H1467 [27FE]
———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (see H.R. 1170), H1743 [11MR]
Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H3454 [29AP]
Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]
Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]
Morocco: express condolences to the families of the victims of terrorist suicide bombing attacks (see H. Res. 242), H4877 [3JN]
National Apprenticeship Act: ensure that apprenticeship program applications are processed in a fair and timely manner (see H.R. 1660), H9214 [2OC]
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3454 [29AP]
National security: commemorate anniversary and commitment to development of national missile defense system (see H. Con. Res. 82), H2515 [31MR]
National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9131 [1OC]
National Truck Safety Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 164), H4132 [14MY]
Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H10340 [4NO]
Paderewski, Ignacy J.: tribute and anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland (see H. Res. 58), H5268 [11JN]
Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (see H. Res. 153), H2402 [26MR]
Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H4740 [22MY]
Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]
Pensions: reform (see H.R. 1776), H7787 [25JY]
Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H703 [13FE] (see H.R. 2769), H7170 [18JY]
Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see H.R. 2249), H4736 [22MY]
———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see H.R. 735), H1642 [5MR]
———reform postal laws relative to transportation of mail (see H.R. 1360), H2131 [19MR]
Presidential Records Act: establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionality based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records (see H.R. 1493), H2471 [27MR]
Privacy: prohibit the establishment of any uniform national health care identifying number or health information database (see H.R. 1699), H9377 [8OC]
Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]
Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]
———permit voluntary compliance with certain laws relating to the rate of wage paid to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway projects (see H.R. 2672), H6463 [9JY]
Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]
Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8905 [24SE]
Saudi Arabia: expedite resolution of all child custody cases in which Saudi Arabian subjects are holding U.S. minors without regard for U.S. law and call for the establishment of a permanent child custody treaty (see H. Con. Res. 263), H7785 [25JY]
———support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 242), H7788 [25JY]
Schools: prohibit funding to any State or local educational agency that distributes or provides postcoital emergency contraception (see H.R. 926), H1394 [26FE]
Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]
Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H2586 [1AP]
———improve affordability of health insurance coverage for small employers (see H.R. 2851), H7615 [24JY]
Social Security: include additional information in account statements (see H.R. 722), H2312 [25MR]
Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see H. Con. Res. 320), H11360 [17NO]
Stewart, Tony: tribute (see H. Res. 128), H1641 [5MR]
Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3407 [12AP]
Taxation: accelerate elimination of the marriage penalty (see H.R. 759), H698 [13FE]
———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H10130 [29OC]
———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H2271 [20MR]
———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), H2864 [7AP]
———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H392 [11FE]
———allow tax credit for contributions for the benefit of elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 282), H327 [7FE]
———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H3304 [10AP]
———eliminate double taxation of dividends (see H.R. 50), H53 [7JA]
———exclude from gross income certain interest amounts received by individuals (see H.R. 1163), H2473 [27MR]
———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H1746 [11MR]
———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H7839 [3SE]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1523), H9377 [8OC]
———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H2473 [27MR] (see H.R. 3119), H11133 [7NO]
———reduce capital gains rates (see H.R. 311), H137 [8JA]
———repeal Internal Revenue Code and replace with a flat tax (see H.R. 1783), H3351 [11AP]
———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H9377 [8OC]
———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 262), H135 [8JA]
———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2351), H5089 [9JN]
———treatment of amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees under Federal student loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1056), H1514 [4MR]
———treatment of certain compensation received by members of the Armed Forces serving in South Korea (see H.R. 1581), H5664 [19JN]
———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9213 [2OC]
———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 1117), H3453 [29AP]
Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (see H. Res. 453), H11651 [19NO]
U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 27), H274 [4FE]
Veterans: improve benefits for former POWs (see H.R. 348), H3052 [9AP]
———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), H9214 [2OC]
———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 178), H4011 [13MY]
Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H463 [12FE]
Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (see H. Res. 199), H4877 [3JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 98), H1333 [25FE]
FBI Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 2524), H5661 [19JN]
Laos: address urgent need for freedom, democratic reform, and international monitoring of elections, human rights, and religious liberty (see H. Res. 402), H9614 [16OC]
Medicare: establish a safety net outpatient prescription drug program for certain indigent beneficiaries (see H.R. 3332), H9687 [17OC]
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (see H.R. 1349), H2131 [19MR]
———repeal certain amendments (see H.R. 237), H134 [8JA]
O'Bannon, Frank: tribute (see H. Res. 365), H8175 [10SE] (see H. Res. 369), H8284 [16SE]
Taxation: treatment of foods and supplements for dietary use, and medical foods as medical expenses (see H.R. 2627), H6262 [26JN]
Yeager, Charles E.: authorize appointment to the grade of major general on the retired list (see H.R. 3489), H11159 [14NO]
Brochures
Birch Bayh for President Campaign (1976), H4808 [3JN]
Letters
Condemn portrayal of Sikhs in Dept. of State video: by, E1876
Increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research, and improve treatment: James W. Coll, H3536-H3538 [30AP]
Kashmir self-determination: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E577
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program revisions: Melinda Clark, H2299 [25MR]
Safety of vaccines containing mercury and thimerosal: by, E1981
Vaccines containing thimerosal: Mark B. McClellan, FDA, H8259 [16SE]
Press releases
Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar's Life Must Be Spared: Council of Khalistan, E474
Sikhs Observe Khalistan Martyrs Day, E1522
Tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipients: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc., E1606
Remarks
Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, H9568 [16OC]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9568 [16OC]
Armed Forces: U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H1714 [11MR]
Bhullar, Devinder Pal Singh: pending execution in India, E474
Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: designate (S. 763), H4807 [3JN]
CBS: airing of miniseries on Ronald Reagan, H10315 [4NO]
Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (H. Con. Res. 302), E2189
China, Republic of: democracy efforts, E992
———endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland, E992
Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 98), H1282 [25FE]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1592
Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs, H9969 [28OC], H11509, H11511 [18NO]
———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H6682 [14JY], H6873 [16JY]
———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), consideration (H. Res. 335), H7540 [24JY]
Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6728 [15JY]
———deny visas to extended family members of child abductors, H6728 [15JY], H7296 [22JY]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7296 [22JY]
Diseases: outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), E992
Drugs: discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries, H4343, H4344, H4345, H4346, H4347, H4348, H4349 [20MY], H5057, H5058 [9JN], H5155, H5156, H5157 [10JN]
———investigate alleged pharmaceutical industry support of religious organizations' campaign opposing drug reimportation reform legislation due to increased accessibility to abortion drug known as RU-486, H6682 [14JY], H6873 [16JY]
Egypt: allocation of foreign aid relative to criticism of U.S. policies, H8063 [9SE]
Eritrea: U.S. policy, E580
Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (H. Res. 113), H2319 [26MR]
Francis X. McCloskey Post Office Building, Bloomington, IN: designate (H.R. 3379), H10388
Health: safety of vaccines containing mercury and thimerosal, H9075 [1OC], E1981
———study link between child vaccinations and autism, H8258 [16SE], H9075 [1OC]
Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability, H66 [8JA]
India: anniversary of attack on the Golden Temple, E1522
———civil liberties violations of religious minorities, E42
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3469, H3528 [30AP], H5383 [16JN]
———train school safety personnel and first responders to recognize autism spectrum disorders, H3528 [30AP]
Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H11509, H11511 [18NO], H11629 [19NO], H11856 [20NO]
———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12255 [21NO]
———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463), H12242 [21NO]
Mental health: increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research, and improve treatment, H1876 [13MR], H1925 [18MR], H3535 [30AP], H3997 [13MY], H4220 [19MY], H5383 [16JN], E54
———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (H.R. 1170), H4387
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: repeal certain amendments (H.R. 237), H1779 [12MR], H1925 [18MR], H2100 [19MR], H2299 [25MR], H2913, H2914 [8AP], H3535 [30AP]
O'Bannon, Frank: tribute (H. Res. 369), H8240, H8244 [16SE]
Pharmaceuticals: pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability protection, H1876 [13MR], H2299 [25MR], H2913 [8AP], H4220 [19MY]
———reductions in prescription drug prices, H2915 [8AP], H4763, H4767, H4768, H4769, H4770 [2JN], H5057, H5058 [9JN], H5155, H5156, H5157 [10JN], H5446 [17JN], H9253, H9254 [7OC], H9800 [21OC]
———safety of imported prescription drugs, H9253, H9254 [7OC], H9800 [21OC]
Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (S. 678), H8239 [16SE]
———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (S. 380), H2905 [8AP]
Saudi Arabia: call for Ambassador to the U.S. to address issues regarding alleged Saudi support of terrorists, H4093 [14MY]
———U.S. response to alleged support of terrorists, H8063 [9SE]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2620), E2233
Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (H. Res. 453), H12137
Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H403 [12FE]
Votes: position on missed, H1439
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H12908 [8DE]
Special order: granted, H1741 [11MR], H1950 [18MR], H2307 [25MR], H2512 [31MR], H2856 [7AP], H3448 [29AP], H3680 [6MY], H3971 [9MY], H4247 [19MY], H4874 [3JN], H4975 [4JN], H5086 [9JN], H5171 [10JN], H5264 [11JN], H5362 [12JN], H5465 [17JN], H5549 [18JN], H5660 [19JN], H5711 [23JN], H6345 [8JY], H6600 [10JY], H7011 [16JY], H7084 [17JY], H7826 [3SE], H8077 [9SE], H8281 [16SE], H9031 [30SE], H9208 [2OC], H9475 [15OC], H9737 [20OC], H9806 [21OC], H9978 [28OC], H10128 [29OC], H10234 [30OC], H10974 [6NO], H11357 [17NO]
Reports
Mercury in Medicine—Taking Unnecessary Risks: Committee on Government Reform (House) Subcommittee on Human Rights and Wellness, E1012
Reports filed
Activities During the 107th Congress: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 107-805), H51 [7JA]
Federal Law Enforcement at the Borders and Ports of Entry—Challenges and Solutions: Committee on Government Reform (House) (Rept. 107-794), H51 [7JA]
Tables
Vaccines containing thimerosal, H8259 [16SE]
Tributes
Chen Shui-bian, E992
Cox, Millie, E1700
Johnson, Representative Sam, H403 [12FE]
Reagan, Ronald, H10315 [4NO]