BREAUX, JOHN B. (a Senator from Louisiana)

Addresses

George Washington's Farewell Address: read by, S1417-S1422 [23FE]

Amendments

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2005-2009 (S. Con. Res. 95), S2566, S2571 [10MR], S2649, S2746 [11MR]

Intelligence services: reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the U.S. Government (S. 2845), S10113 [30SE]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), S3485 [31MR]

Taxation: repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (S. 1637), S2167 [3MR], S2224, S2247, S2252 [4MR], S2572, S2575, S2578 [10MR], S3004 [23MR], S4839 [4MY], S4861, S4918 [5MY]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (S. 1072), S1230, S1365 [12FE]

Appointments

Committee To Escort Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai Into the House Chamber, H3965 [15JN]

Committee To Escort Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi Into the House Chamber, H7446 [23SE]

Committee To Escort the President, H19 [20JA]

Conferee: H.R. 2443, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act, S3387 [30MR]

———H.R. 4520, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act, S8221 [15JY]

Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, S8268 [15JY]

Reading of George Washington's farewell address, S1401 [12FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: entitle educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill for members of the Selected Reserve who aggregate a certain amount of active duty service (see S. 2099), S4159 [20AP]

———increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve (see S. 2100), S4159 [20AP]

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 S. 2889), S11497 [18NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a memorial to commemorate the heroism of the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 (see S. Con. Res. 136), S10366 [4OC]

Coins: authorize the minting and issuance of a Presidential $1 coin series (see S. 2744), S9442 [21SE]

Communications Satellite Act: modify and extend certain privatization requirements (see S. 2896), S10436 [5OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a commemorative quarter dollar coin program for the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands (see S. 2602), S10569 [6OC]

Diseases: fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see S. 2533), S6881 [16JN]

Employment: extend trade adjustment assistance to service workers (see S. 2157), S1999 [2MR]

EPA: reauthorize National Estuary Program (see S. 2606), S7518 [25JN]

Fish and fishing: protect the public's ability to fish for sport (see S. 2244), S3214 [26MR]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see S. 2568), S9287 [15SE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 308), S2105 [3MR]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see S. 2261), S3792 [6AP]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (see S. 3014), S11640 [19NO]

Immigration: treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see S. 1129), S3632 [5AP]

Iran: urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see S. Con. Res. 81), S2441 [9MR]

Iraq: condemn abuse of enemy POW by U.S. military personnel, investigate and take corrective action against those involved, and reaffirm support for those serving honorably in Iraq (see S. Res. 356), S5078 [10MY]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see S. 976), S53 [20JA]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 2146), S1891 [27FE]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see S. 2112), S1586 [25FE]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S1934 [1MR]

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site: visitor center funding (see S. Res. 420), S9387 [20SE]

Major League Baseball: adopt drug-testing policy that deters players from using anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing substances that create a competitive advantage or pose a serious health risk (see S. Res. 335), S4024 [8AP]

Medicaid: ensure the provision of services under the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to frail elders living in rural areas (see S. 2369), S4692 [29AP]

Medicare: provide beneficiaries with access to geriatric assessments and chronic care management (see S. 2593), S7435 [24JN]

Mental health: recognize that prevention of suicide is a compelling national priority (see S. Con. Res. 119), S7829 [8JY]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see S. 1411), S6274 [1JN]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 457), S11090 [10OC]

National Guard Challenge Program: rename and revise matching funds requirements for participating States (see S. 2321), S4158 [20AP]

National Health Corps Loan Repayment Program: count fellowship training in geriatric medicine or psychiatry as obligated service (see S. 2075), S1285 [12FE]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 407), S8229 [15JY]

National Patient Safety Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 320), S2778 [12MR]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see S. 2279), S3567 [1AP]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 401), S7828 [8JY]

National World War II Memorial: celebrate completion and recognize veterans who served during World War II (see S. Res. 362), S5472 [13MY]

NOAA: commend for dedication and hard work during Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne (see S. Con. Res. 149), S11496 [18NO]

———establish a coordinated national ocean exploration program (see S. 2280), S8277 [16JY]

———establish a national ocean policy to set forth missions and to ensure effective interagency coordination (see S. 2647), S9221 [14SE]

———establish a program to integrate Federal coastal and ocean mapping activities (see S. 2489), S9442 [21SE]

Oceans: establish a program to help identify, assess, reduce, and prevent marine debris and its adverse impacts on the marine environment and navigation safety (see S. 2488), S8278 [16JY]

Olympic games: tribute to citizens of Greece, the Athens Olympic Organizing Committee, the International Olympic Committee, the U.S. Olympic Committee, the U.S. Olympic Team, and athletes from around the world (see S. Res. 427), S9287 [15SE]

Protecting Older Americans From Fraud Month: designate (see S. Res. 424), S9387 [20SE]

Railroads: increase rail transportation security (see S. 2216), S2778 [12MR] (see S. 2273), S3792 [6AP]

Ramon, Asaf: relief (see S. 2901), S10568 [6OC]

Ramon, Noah: relief, S10568 [6OC]

Ramon, Rona: relief (see S. 2901), S10568 [6OC]

Ramon, Tal: relief (see S. 2901), S10568 [6OC]

Ramon, Yiftach: relief (see S. 2901), S10568 [6OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see S. 2395), S11378 [16NO]

Roth, William V., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 284), S52 [20JA]

Senior citizens: provide mental health screening and treatment services, integration of mental health services and mental health treatment outreach teams (see S. 2572), S7434 [24JN]

September 11: designate as a national day of voluntary service, charity, and compassion (see S. Con. Res. 127), S9076 [10SE]

Service for Seniors Month: designate (see S. Res. 409), S8550 [21JY]

Social Security: expand Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program to include parents of low-income families (see S. 1843), S793 [10FE]

Southern University and A&M College: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 287), S108 [21JA]

Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see S. 2921), S10702 [7OC]

Spain: condemn terrorist bombing in Madrid and express condolences to the families of the victims (see S. Res. 319), S2717 [11MR]

Tariff Act: amend to allow for improved administration of new shipper administrative reviews (see S. 2425), S9723 [27SE]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see S. 846), S2543 [10MR]

———allow seniors with Social Security and pension income to file income tax form 1040S without regard to amount of interest or taxable income (see S. 2502), S6736 [14JN]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 1246), S7229 (see S. 1246), S7311 [23JN]

———reduce recognition period for built-in gains for S corporations (see S. 2604), S7435 [24JN]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see S. 1457), S287 [27JA]

Telecommunications: clarify prohibition on junk fax transmissions (see S. 2603), S7518 [25JN]

Terrorism Risk Insurance Act: extend applicability (see S. 2764), S9387 [20SE]

U.S.-Thailand Free Trade Agreement: limit Thailand's access to U.S. automobile market to prevent backdoor access by third-country automobile producers to the U.S. market (see S. Con. Res. 90), S2718 [11MR]

World War II: anniversary of Allied landing at Normandy on D-Day (see S.J. Res. 28), S1586 [25FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Louisiana State University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 288), S108 [21JA]

Taxation: improve operation of employee stock ownership plans (see S. 2298), S3919 [7AP]

———restore equity and complete transfer of motor fuel excise taxes on motorboat and small engine fuels into the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund (see S. 2019), S184 [22JA]

Wetlands: strike limitations on funding and extend the period of authorization for certain coastal wetland conservation projects (see S. 2495), S6450 [3JN]

Remarks

Courts: provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 2290), S4011 [8AP]

Hersman, Deborah A. Plummer: nomination to the NTSB, S6266 [1JN]

Iraq: demolish Abu Ghraib prison to underscore U.S. abhorrence of the mistreatment of prisoners (S. Res. 354), S4981 [6MY]

Kimmitt, J. Stanley: tribute (S. Res. 486), S12017 [8DE]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (S. 2112), S1589 [25FE]

Louisiana Assisted Living Association: observance of Assisted Living Day, S4018 [8AP]

Senate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S32 [20JA], S11470-S11472 [18NO]

Senior citizens: access to oral health care, S10431 [5OC]

———promote elder justice (S. 333), S12047 [8DE]

Taxation: income forecast method applications, S5206, S5207 [11MY]

———limit amount of deferred foreign sales corporation income that can be repatriated at a lower rate, S4861, S4863, S4864, S4865, S4866, S4867, S4868, S4884 [5MY]

———remove impediments to make manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses more competitive and productive (H.R. 4520), conference report, S11221 [11OC]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (S. 1637), S4861, S4863, S4864, S4865, S4866, S4867, S4868, S4884 [5MY], S5206, S5207 [11MY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S3 [20JA], S11283 [11OC], S11464, S11472, S11473, S11476 [18NO], S11563, S11564, S11588, S11592, S11596, S11599, S11601, S11604 [19NO], S11669, S11697, S11702, S11704, S11706, S11707, S11734 [20NO], S12093 [20DE]

Tributes

Lenoir, Clester, S10432 [5OC]