BILIRAKIS, MICHAEL (a Representative from Florida)

Addresses

U.N. Peace Talks on Turkish Occupation of Cyprus: Tassos Papadopoulos, President of Cyprus, E1782 [4OC]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1350, Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act, H9020 [8OC]

Articles and editorials

Medicare ``Bug,'' Thousands Fail To Pay Premiums, Philip Meyer, Washington (DC) Post, H4741 [22JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see H.R. 3242), H128 [27JA]

Armed Forces: grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see H.R. 2176), H7864 [29SE]

———increase death gratuity (see H.R. 5055), H7575 [23SE]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 3474), H575 [24FE]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H304 [3FE]

Barber, Rex T.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during World War II (see H.R. 3739), H435 [10FE]

Basilone, John: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 218), H4287 [16JN]

Birds: mint coins celebrating recovery and restoration of the American bald eagle and noting the importance of the designation of the American bald eagle as an endangered species (see H.R. 4116), H3441 (see H.R. 4116), H3541 [20MY]

Bob Michel Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Peoria, IL: designate (see H.R. 4608), H4391 (see H.R. 4608), H4506 [17JN]

Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5115), H7329 [21SE]

Business and industry: require mandatory expensing of stock options granted to executive officers (see H.R. 3574), H4171 [15JN]

China, Republic of: participation in WHO (see H.R. 3793), H872 [4MR]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 257), H3230 [18MY]

Congress: allow vote to reverse Supreme Court decisions on the constitutionality of legislation enacted by Congress (see H.R. 3920), H3720 [2JN]

Courts: authorize U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to be at any location in Washington, DC, metropolitan area and support provision of Veterans Courthouse and Justice Center near the Pentagon (see H.R. 3936), H3391 [19MY]

Crime: protect children from criminal recidivists (see H.R. 4150), H3094 [17MY]

Dept. of Defense: carry out a program to provide a support system for members of the Armed Forces who incur severe disabilities (see H.R. 5057), H8409 [6OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see H.R. 4634), H7575 [23SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a pilot program to improve recruitment and retention of nurses (see H.R. 4231), H3441 (see H.R. 4231), H3541 [20MY]

———extend authority to make grants to expand or modify existing service programs for homeless veterans (see H.R. 4248), H3392 [19MY]

———improve educational assistance programs for apprenticeship or other on-job training (see H.R. 1716), H3391 [19MY]

———increase maximum amount of available home loan guaranty (see H.R. 4345), H3441 (see H.R. 4345), H3541 [20MY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H4647 [21JN]

Employment: provide effective training and education programs for displaced homemakers, single parents, and individuals entering nontraditional employment (see H.R. 3764), H633 [25FE]

Everglades National Park: exchange of certain land (see H.R. 3785), H3016 [13MY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H3230 [18MY] (see H.J. Res. 106), H7736 [28SE]

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), H4391 (see H.R. 111), H4507 [17JN]

Florida: commend resiliency of residents and work of individuals who have assisted with hurricane recovery efforts (see H. Res. 784), H7442 [22SE]

Foreign trade: application of countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 3716), H1593 [25MR]

Greece: tribute to Government and people for successful completion of 2004 Summer Olympic games (see H. Res. 774), H7138 [14SE]

Health: provide State grants for developing trauma care systems (see H.R. 3999), H1322 [18MR]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H1116 [16MR]

Japan: urge honoring of commitments under the Market-Oriented Sector-Selective (MOSS) Agreement on Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals (see H. Con. Res. 324), H305 [3FE]

John Milton Bryan Simpson U.S. Courthouse, Jacksonville, FL: designate (see H.R. 4924), H8039 [4OC]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H3229 [18MY]

Lieutenant General James V. Edmundson Post Office Building, Longboat Key, FL: designate (see H.R. 4847), H5908 [15JY]

Macedonia: encourage continued negotiations with Greece to determine a mutually acceptable official name (see H. Con. Res. 530), H10232 [20NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H89 [21JA]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H89 [21JA]

National Community Health Center Week: establish (see H. Res. 646), H3229 [18MY]

NOAA: commend for dedication and hard work during Hurricanes Charley and Frances (see H. Con. Res. 488), H6997 [9SE]

Postal Service: reform postal laws (see H.R. 4341), H4287 [16JN]

Reagan, Ronald: tribute (see H.J. Res. 84), H245 [28JA]

Rotary International: issue commemorative stamp to honor centennial anniversary and efforts to eradicate polio (see H. Con. Res. 375), H700 [26FE]

Social Security: repeal the windfall elimination provision and protect the retirement of public servants (see H.R. 4391), H4392 (see H.R. 4391), H4507 [17JN]

Solid waste: limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste and direct the EPA to carry out certain authorities under an agreement with Canada on the importation of solid waste (see H.R. 4940), H6702 [22JY]

Space policy: anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing (see H. Res. 723), H5983 [19JY]

———mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 4881), H6555 [21JY]

———tribute to NASA, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Cornell University for conducting the Mars Exploration Rover mission, and recognition of importance of space exploration (see H. Res. 490), H35 [20JA]

Specialist Eric Ramirez Post Office, Mascotte, FL: designate (see H.R. 5027), H6998 [9SE]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 462), H5151 [25JN]

Tampa Bay Lightning (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 668), H3964 [14JN]

Tax Reform Action Commission: establish (see H.R. 3215), H700 [26FE]

Taxation: allow withdrawals from individual retirement plans without penalty by individuals within natural disaster areas determined by the President occurring in 2004 (see H.R. 5094), H7233 [15SE]

———exclude from gross income certain hazard mitigation assistance (see H.R. 5206), H9963 [17NO]

———make allowance of the deduction of State and local general sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes permanent (see H.R. 5384), H9999 [18NO]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H3781 [3JN]

Telecommunications: increase penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane language (see H.R. 3717), H88 [21JA]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see H.R. 3111), H3391 [19MY]

Turkey: allow certain claims of U.S. nationals against Turkey (see H.R. 5071), H7137 [14SE]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4175), H3392 [19MY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for a one-year open season under that plan (see H.R. 3763), H391 [4FE]

World War II: anniversary of Allied landing at Normandy on D-Day (see H.J. Res. 93), H2488 [29AP]

———anniversary of Battle of the Bulge (see H.J. Res. 110), H9746 [16NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Health: promote organ donation (see H.R. 3926), H1010 [10MR]

Research: expand research information regarding multidisciplinary research projects and epidemiological studies (see H.R. 5213), H8167 [5OC]

Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith Post Office Building, Holiday, FL: designate (see H.R. 4380), H3229 [18MY]

Lists

Groups supporting the conference report on H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act, H4743 [22JN]

Remarks

American Dental Association: commend Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering time to provide needed dental care (H. Res. 567), H7974, H7975 [4OC]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H6687 [22JY]

———independence anniversary, E1780 [4OC]

———Turkish occupation settlement plan, H2229 [21AP]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5006), H6836 [8SE]

Disasters: impact of tropical storms and hurricanes on Florida, E1609 [13SE]

Florida: commend resiliency of residents and work of individuals who have assisted with hurricane recovery efforts (H. Res. 784), H7705 [28SE]

Greece: recognize and appreciate significance, heroism, and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II, H3493-H3495 [20MY]

———tribute to Government and people for successful completion of 2004 Summer Olympic games (H. Res. 774), H7993 [4OC]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, H1571 [25MR]

Health: promote organ donation (H.R. 3926), E439 [24MR]

Health care facilities: modify determination of the amount of payments for indirect expenses associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs at children's hospitals (H.R. 5204), H8253, H8254 [6OC]

Joe Skeen Federal Building, Roswell, NM: designate (H.R. 3734), E1722 [29SE]

Kaw, Autar Krishen: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Florida Professor of the Year award recipient, E2087 [20NO]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H4738, H4739, H4740, H4742, H4743, H4745 [22JN]

Mental health: increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research and improved treatment, and improve training for health care professionals (H. Res. 605), H2593 [5MY]

National Nurse Practitioners Week: honor goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 500), H8252 [6OC]

National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 430), H9870 [17NO]

NSF: establish a National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (H.R. 3980), E1609 [13SE]

Pasco County, FL: tribute to Pasco County Sheriff's Office for accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, E1226 [24JN]

Point of order, H6836 [8SE]

Reagan, Ronald: tribute (H. Res. 664), H3859 [9JN]

Research: expand research information regarding multidisciplinary research projects and epidemiological studies (H.R. 5213), H8255, H8256 [6OC]

Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith Post Office Building, Holiday, FL: designate (H.R. 4380), H5484 [12JY]

Southern Ute Indian Tribe: implement intergovernmental agreement with Colorado on air quality control (S. 551), H7976 [4OC]

Tampa Bay Lightning (hockey team): tribute (H. Res. 668), H3905 [14JN]

Tarpon Springs, FL: tribute to Tarpon Springs High School girls' soccer team, E294 [3MR]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3550), H2076 [2AP]

———include high priority and significant national regional projects under State minimum guarantee funding provisions, H2076 [2AP]

Veterans: health care funding, H844 [4MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, H844 [4MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H823 [3MR], H1228 [17MR], H1319 [18MR], H3013 [13MY], H3228 [18MY], H5905 [15JY]

Tributes

Bereuter, Representative, H5400 [8JY], E1297 [7JY]

Bertoch, Daniel, E579 [21AP]

Crane, Representative, H9889 [17NO]

Gregorich, Justin, E118 [4FE]

Hunter, Jennifer, E94 [3FE]

Silver, Richard, E27 [21JA]

Stanberry, Lowell B., E69 [28JA]