DINGELL, JOHN D. (a Representative from Michigan)

Amendments

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H2325, H2365 [20AP]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, H4136 [26MY]

———H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H5809 [14JY]

———H.R. 889, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act, H9605 [3NO]

———H.R. 3199, Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement, H10090 [9NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide producers on a farm with greater flexibility in selecting the crops to be planted on the base acres of the farm (see H.R. 2045), H5638 [11JY]

American Jewish History Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 315), H11654 [14DE]

Armed Forces: enhance readiness by replacing current policy concerning homosexuality, referred to as ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'', with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (see H.R. 1059), H8986 [19OC]

———entitle educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill for members of the Selected Reserve who aggregate a certain amount of active duty service (see H.R. 772), H9276 [26OC]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2131), H3052 [5MY]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill educational benefits (see H.R. 2248), H3196 [11MY]

———increase death gratuity (see H.R. 292), H141 [20JA]

Armenia: ensure U.S. foreign policy reflects understanding of issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in records relative to the Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 316), H4723 [17JN]

Bankruptcy: limit exemption for asset protection trusts (see H.R. 1278), H1897 [12AP]

Birds: conduct a pilot program under which States may issue electronic Federal migratory bird hunting stamps (see H.R. 1494), H4802 [20JN]

———promote conservation of migratory waterfowl and offset or prevent the loss of wetlands and other habitat essential to the preservation of such waterfowl (see H.R. 4315), H11880 [15DE]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 228), H8089 [15SE]

Canada: express appreciation for cooperation and friendship with the U.S. and offer congratulations on Canada Day celebration (see H. Res. 350), H5603 [30JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: acceptance by Committee on the Library (Joint) of a bust of Sojourner Truth and display of the bust in the Capitol rotunda (see H.R. 4510), H11503 [13DE]

Chavez, Cesar E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1365), H7564 [28JY]

China, People's Republic of: authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful (see H.R. 1575), H2551 [26AP]

———clarify actionability of exchange-rate manipulation under countervailing duty provisions and product-specific safeguard mechanisms of U.S. trade laws (see H.R. 1498), H5741 [12JY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1687), H2148 [19AP]

Clinton, William J.: tribute (see H. Res. 329), H5964 [18JY]

Computers: protect Internet users from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs (see H.R. 29), H630 [15FE]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 3326), H5963 [18JY]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see H.R. 2662), H4723 [17JN]

Davis-Bacon Act: reinstate application of the wage requirements to Federal contracts in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina (see H.R. 3763), H7947 [14SE]

Dept. of Defense: make a grant to the National D-Day Museum Foundation for facilities and programs of America's National World War II Museum (see H.R. 2725), H4141 [26MY]

Dept. of HUD: maintain Community Development Block Grant Program administration (see H. Con. Res. 108), H3263 [12MY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of maritime sites in Michigan (see H.R. 3532), H7744 [7SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: repeal authority to enter into private tax collection contracts (see H.R. 1621), H8846 [17OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve outreach programs to more fully inform veterans of available benefits (see H.R. 2306), H3198 [11MY]

Disasters: require Federal, State, and local agencies to comply with public health, environmental, and environmental justice laws and regulations (see H. Res. 477), H8810 [7OC]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of genetic information relative to insurance and employment (see H.R. 1227), H1369 [10MR]

Diseases: anniversary of development of Salk polio vaccine (see H. Res. 208), H2151 [19AP]

———establish a program to provide screenings and treatment for cancer to minority or underserved populations (see H.R. 3640), H10503 [16NO]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 312), H4296 [8JN]

———improve preparation for an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic (see H.R. 4603), H12048 [16DE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 1288), H1416 [14MR]

Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): renegotiate provisions on access to U.S. sugar markets and prevent inclusion of sugar as an element of negotiations in free trade agreements (see H. Res. 98), H1510 [15MR]

Egypt: condemn terrorist bombings in Sharm el-Sheik and express condolences to the families of the victims (see H. Res. 384), H6650 [26JY]

Employment: extend trade adjustment assistance to service workers (see H.R. 4156), H9361 [27OC]

———protect employees from outsourcing of jobs to foreign countries for performance of Federal and State services contracts (see H.R. 3406), H6380 [22JY]

EPA: enforcement of Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste Between the U.S. and Canada relative to importation of municipal solid waste (see H.R. 2109), H2977 [4MY]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H4296 [8JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform child labor provisions (see H.R. 2870), H4400 [13JN]

FBI: improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 1415), H1693 [17MR]

Federal employees: affirm protection from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and repudiate any assertion to the contrary (see H.R. 3128), H7565 [28JY]

———amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1002), H3056 [5MY]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3267), H5800 [13JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to dietary supplements (see H.R. 3156), H5600 [30JN]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2965), H4721 [17JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 1356), H1690 [17MR]

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), H2978 [4MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 800), H627 [15FE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H1023 [8MR]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 3563), H7558 [28JY]

Gagetown Veterans Memorial Post Office, Gagetown, MI: designate (see H.R. 3368), H8514 [28SE]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 61), H7744 [7SE]

Great Lakes: authorize appropriations for State restoration programs and activities (see H.R. 792), H586 [14FE]

———improve program coordination (see H.R. 2129), H3052 [5MY]

———prohibit issuance of Federal or State permit or lease for new oil and gas slant, directional, or offshore drilling (see H.R. 2930), H4654 [16JN]

Hariri, Rafik: tribute (see H. Res. 91), H587 [14FE]

Health: expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce the number of abortions and improve access to women's health care (see H.R. 1709), H7564 [28JY]

———improve access to health insurance and Medicare benefits for individuals aged 55 to 65 and allow tax credits for payment of such premiums (see H.R. 2072), H2975 [4MY]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 810), H628 [15FE]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 550), H1696 [17MR]

Historic buildings and sites: mint coins in commemoration of the battlefields of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 762), H1025 [8MR]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2928), H4560 [15JN]

House Rules: amend procedures of Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (see H. Res. 131), H1265 [9MR]

Hurricanes: establish an independent commission to examine the Federal, State, and local response to Hurricane Katrina and make immediate corrective measures to improve such responses in the future (see H.R. 3764), H7948 [14SE]

Independent Commission on the Investigation of Detainee Abuses: establish (see H.R. 3003), H4895 [21JN]

Independent Commission To Prevent Fraud and Abuse in the Response to Hurricane Katrina: establish (see H.R. 3838), H8162 [20SE]

Insurance: reform the medical malpractice insurance business, limit frivolous lawsuits, and enhance patient access to medical care (see H.R. 3359), H6204 [20JY]

Iron and steel industry: maintain and expand the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1068), H980 [3MR]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 1696), H2149 [19AP]

Lebanon: elections (see H. Res. 348), H5603 [30JN]

Little Rock, AR: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School (see H.R. 358), H630 [15FE]

Mackinaw (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to the City and County of Cheboygan, MI, for purposes of a museum (see H.R. 1448), H3199 [11MY]

Marshall, Thurgood: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 657), H8388 [27SE]

Medicaid: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 215), H6327 [21JY]

———include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see H.R. 699), H2103 [14AP]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1443), H1694 [17MR]

Medicare: improve accountability in the Medicare Advantage and prescription drug programs (see H.R. 4103), H9042 [20OC]

———permit the Dept. of HHS to enter into direct negotiations to promote the best prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 376), H942 [2MR]

———prevent a decrease in benefits resulting from part D premiums increases (see H.R. 3637), H8810 [7OC]

———provide extended and additional protection to beneficiaries enrolled in prescription drug benefit plans (see H.R. 3861), H8340 [22SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see H.R. 4293), H10156 [10NO]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 1402), H8919 [18OC]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see H.R. 1940), H2647 [27AP]

Mexico: convey sympathy to families of young women murdered in Chihuahua and encourage increased U.S. involvement in bringing an end to these crimes (see H. Con. Res. 90), H5915 [14JY]

Miller, Arthur: tribute (see H. Res. 216), H2102 [14AP]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 2429), H4188 [7JN]

National Audubon Society: anniversary (see H. Res. 489), H11111 [6DE]

National `It's Academic' Television Quiz Show Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 471), H8920 [18OC]

National Labor History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 27), H942 [2MR]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 444), H8088 [15SE]

National parks and recreation areas: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 988), H3331 [16MY]

National Weatherization Day: observance (see H. Res. 410), H7562 [28JY]

National World War II Veterans Recognition Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 264), H8809 [7OC]

Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 1591), H2649 [27AP]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1993), H2736 [28AP]

Oscar G. Johnson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility, Iron Mountain, MI: designate (see H.R. 4386), H10909 [17NO]

Parks, Rosa: direct the Architect of the Capitol to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks and to place the statue in the U.S. Capitol in National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 4145), H9275 [26OC]

———issue commemorative postage stamp (see H.R. 4343), H11220 [7DE] (see H. Con. Res. 292), H9962 [7NO]

———tribute (see H. Res. 512), H9275 [26OC]

Patent and Trademark Office: tribute to issuance of 500,000th design patent (see H. Con. Res. 53), H584 [10FE]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 311), H1778 [5AP]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 266), H3332 [16MY]

Poland: anniversary of workers' strike which led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union (see H. Res. 328), H4722 [17JN]

———urge designation as a program country under the visa waiver program if certain requirements are satisfied (see H. Res. 78), H523 [9FE]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1204), H5176 [24JN]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 1249), H1417 [14MR]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 465), H8387 [27SE] (see H. Res. 472), H8643 [29SE]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: tribute (see H. Res. 197), H1846 [6AP]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 389), H233 [26JA]

Rosa Parks Federal Building, Detroit, MI: designate (see H.R. 2967), H4721 [17JN]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (see H.R. 1953), H7564 [28JY]

Social Security: ensure every uninsured child has health insurance coverage (see H.R. 1668), H2102 [14AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 147), H848 [1MR]

Solid waste: authorize States to restrict receipt of foreign municipal solid waste and implement the Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste Between the U.S. and Canada (see H.R. 2491), H3693 [19MY]

Sports: recognize contributions of African-American basketball teams and players for their achievements, dedication, and contributions to the sport of basketball and to the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 59), H5741 [12JY]

Sudan: impose sanctions against perpetrators of crimes against humanity in Darfur (see H.R. 1424), H9472 [1NO]

Taxation: allow an additional credit for adoption of an older child (see H.R. 4092), H9696 [4NO]

———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. 994), H3262 [12MY]

———provide subsidies to encourage small employers to offer affordable health coverage to their employees through qualified health pooling arrangements (see H.R. 2073), H2976 [4MY]

Telecommunications: increase penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane material (see H.R. 310), H193 [25JA]

Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1259), H12050 [16DE]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend sunsets and lone wolf provisions of Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (see H.R. 4506), H11503 [13DE]

Victor V. Veysey Dam: designate (see H.R. 1152), H1023 [8MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3171), H5601 [30JN]

Water: establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1592), H2649 [27AP]

———require a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate (see H.R. 213), H78 [4JA]

Wiesenthal, Simon: honor life and work and reaffirm commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance (see H. Con. Res. 248), H8348 [26SE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1508 [15MR]

World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion and honor veterans of both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters (see H. Con. Res. 191), H5362 [28JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Academy of Pediatrics: anniversary (see H. Res. 452), H8162 [20SE]

Dept. of Defense: continue exercise of statutory authority to support activities of the Boy Scouts (see H.R. 1301), H1507 [15MR]

Dept. of Labor: make a grant to a public university to establish the Center for the Study of Women and Workplace Policy (see H.R. 4556), H11879 [15DE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: increase certain criminal penalties for violations (see H.R. 757), H582 [10FE]

FEMA: establish as an independent agency (see H.R. 3656), H7672 [6SE]

Foreign currencies: require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation (see H.R. 3157), H5600 [30JN]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 15), H71 [4JA]

———protect enrollees in managed care plans and other health coverage (see H.R. 2259), H3196 [11MY]

Medicaid: improve the qualified Medicare beneficiary (QMB) and specified low-income Medicare beneficiary (SLMB) programs (see H.R. 3980), H8732 [6OC]

———prevent a severe reduction in the Federal medical assistance percentage determined for a State and provide adjustment in computation for extraordinary employer pension contributions (see H.R. 3335), H6106 [19JY]

———provide temporary disaster relief in response to Hurricane Katrina (see H.R. 3698), H7813 [8SE]

Medicare: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 213), H6327 [21JY]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system (see H.R. 878), H791 [17FE]

Social Security: expand Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program to include parents of low-income families (see H.R. 2071), H2975 [4MY]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: provide for secondary containment to prevent methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) and petroleum contamination (see H.R. 879), H791 [17FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: recognize achievements and contributions of Waterfowl Population Survey Program (see H. Res. 459), H8341 [22SE]

University of Michigan: tribute to women's softball team (see H. Res. 366), H6106 [19JY]

Bills and resolutions relative to

House of Representatives: anniversary of service (see H. Res. 594), H11333 [12DE]

Letters

Protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination: several organizations, H2422 [21AP]

Oaths of office

Hastert, Representative: Speaker of the House, H6 [4JA]

Poems

``Twas the Week Before Christmas,'' by, H11598 [14DE]

Proclamations

John. D. Dingell Day: Jennifer Granholm, Governor of Michigan, H11472 [13DE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), conference report, H3019 [5MY]

Bedford, MI: tribute to Bedford High School girls' volleyball team, E613 [12AP]

Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid: establish, H2512 [26AP]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4241), H10626, H10629, H10640 [17NO]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), conference report, H12270 [18DE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), motion to instruct conferees, H11962 [16DE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (H. Con. Res. 95), H1667 [17MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, H2716 [28AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (H. Con. Res. 95), motion to instruct conferees, H2512 [26AP]

Committees of the House: establish a select committee to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism, H3019 [5MY]

Computers: protect Internet users from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs (H.R. 29), H3711 [23MY]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: funding, H5041 [23JN]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 748), H2604 [27AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1815), H4007 [25MY]

———continue exercise of statutory authority to support activities of the Boy Scouts, H4007 [25MY]

———continue exercise of statutory authority to support activities of the Boy Scouts (H. Con. Res. 6), H421 [9FE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H6129 [20JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2361), conference report, H7021 [28JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), H5041 [23JN]

Diseases: anniversary of development of Salk polio vaccine, E622 [12AP]

———anniversary of development of Salk polio vaccine (H. Res. 208), H2173 [20AP]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): implementation (H.R. 3045), H6924 [27JY]

Egypt: condemn terrorist bombings in Sharm el-Sheik and express condolences to the families of the victims (H. Res. 384), E1683 [29JY]

Endangered Species Act: provide greater results conserving and recovering listed species (H.R. 3824), H8540, H8572 [29SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2419), H3791 [24MY]

Federal aid programs: extend Medicare cost-sharing for qualifying individuals and Medicaid transitional medical assistance programs, H8950 [19OC]

FEMA: establish as an independent agency (H.R. 3656), H7648 [6SE]

Great Lakes: recognize and affirm efforts of Great Lakes Governors and Premiers to standardize decisions on water withdrawal and urge that management authority remain vested with the Governors and Premiers, H6129 [20JY]

GSA: procurement and installation of photovoltaic solar electric system at Dept. of Energy headquarters, H2366 [20AP]

Hariri, Rafik: tribute (H. Res. 91), H672 [16FE]

Health: authorize a demonstration grant program to provide patient navigator services to reduce barriers and improve health care outcomes (H.R. 1812), H4360 [13JN]

———improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H7000 [28JY]

———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (S. 544), H6678 [27JY]

———protect enrollees in managed care plans and other health coverage (H.R. 2259), E937 [11MY]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (H.R. 810), H3844 [24MY]

House of Representatives: appreciation for tributes, H11484 [13DE]

———express commitment to achieving victory in Iraq (H. Res. 612), H11918 [16DE]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H27 [4JA]

———Committee on Homeland Security (House) jurisdiction, H27 [4JA]

Hurricanes: making emergency supplemental appropriations for relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3645), H7625 [2SE]

———provide assistance to individuals and States affected by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3971), H8683 [6OC]

———provide assistance to individuals and States affected by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3971), concur with Senate amendment with an amendment (H. Res. 501), H8950 [19OC]

———relief efforts for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H7648 [6SE]

Immigration: strengthen enforcement of immigration laws and enhance border security (H.R. 4437), H11991 [16DE]

Insurance: extend Federal funding for operation of State high risk health insurance pools (H.R. 3204), H6671 [27JY]

———extend Federal funding for operation of State high risk health insurance pools (H.R. 4519), H12075 [17DE]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H11918 [16DE]

———commend for conducting free elections, express gratitude to U.S. Armed Forces and their families, and reaffirm U.S. mission (H. Res. 60), E181 [8FE]

———elections, H11918 [16DE]

Martin, William C.: Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County, MI, Humanitarian Award recipient, E532 [5AP]

Medicaid: funding, H2512 [26AP], H2716 [28AP]

———improve the qualified Medicare beneficiary (QMB) and specified low-income Medicare beneficiary (SLMB) programs (H.R. 3980), H8950 [19OC]

———reduce benefits and increase cost to beneficiaries, H11962 [16DE]

———reform, H10626, H10629 [17NO]

Medicare: anniversary, E1744 [29JY]

———Medicare Advantage Risk Program and physician payments funding, H11962 [16DE]

Mental health: extend provisions requiring parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits (H.R. 4579), H12127 [17DE]

Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, H2340 [20AP]

National security: improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers (H.R. 418), H561 [10FE]

Nuclear energy: spent nuclear fuel storage sites, H3791 [24MY]

Ottawa Lake Quarry (business): National Mining Association Sentinels of Safety Trophy recipient, E1913 [21SE]

Palestinians: commend for conducting free and fair Presidential election (H. Res. 56), E181 [8FE]

———provide that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority (H. Res. 575), E2589 [17DE]

Parliamentary inquiry, H8792 [7OC]

Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. and provide reliable and affordable energy (H.R. 3893), H8763 [7OC]

———protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, H2421 [21AP]

Poland: anniversary of workers' strike which led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union (H. Res. 328), E1541 [20JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H2193, H2332, H2334, H2340, H2366 [20AP], H2421 [21AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H6959 [28JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 219), H2185 [20AP]

———increase penalties for violations of the Federal Power Act and authorize FERC to refund electricity overcharges, H2332, H2334 [20AP]

Science: improve proficiency testing of clinical laboratories (H.R. 4568), H12063 [17DE]

Social Security: expand Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program to include parents of low-income families (H.R. 2071), H8950 [19OC], E874 [4MY]

Telecommunications: increase penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane material (H.R. 310), H660 [16FE]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), H6243 [21JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), conference report, H11540 [14DE]

University of Michigan: tribute to women's softball team, E1192 [9JN]

Veterans: health care funding, H7021 [28JY]

Votes: position on missed, E181 [8FE]

Votes in House: condemn practice of holding votes open beyond a reasonable period of time, H8792 [7OC]

Zagaroli, Lisa: Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi Award recipient, E717 [21AP]

Remarks in House relative to

House of Representatives: anniversary of service (H. Res. 594), H11469, H11470, H11471, H11472 [13DE], E2595, E2602 [17DE]

Special order: granted, H11500 [13DE]

Tribute, H6995 [28JY], H11477-H11484 [13DE], E2286 [7NO], E2525 [14DE], E2584 [17DE]

Statements

Sharonization of Hamas: Debra DeLee, E2589 [17DE]

Social Security Reform: Representative DeLauro, E938-E940 [11MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 594, anniversary of service, H11469 [13DE]

Tributes

Bahr, Morton, E1942 [22SE]

DeLauro, Representative, E938 [11MY]

Krishan, Kolman, E1531 [19JY]

Lesinski, John, Jr., H9394 [28OC]

Maggio, Thomas P., E1636 [27JY]

Makled, Hassan, E1953 [27SE]

Mazzara, Andrew A., E2281 [7NO]

Rodino, Peter W., Jr., H4796 [20JN]

Seelmeyer, Dolly, E341 [2MR]

Wiesenthal, Simon, E1917 [21SE]