CONAWAY, K. MICHAEL (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H2372 [20AP]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), H1186 [9MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see H.R. 356), H195 [25JA]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 552), H8089 [15SE]

Agricultural Credit Act: reauthorize State mediation programs (see H.R. 1930), H2739 [28AP]

Agriculture: establish a voluntary program for country of origin labeling of meat (see H.R. 2068), H2975 [4MY]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments (see H. Res. 601), H11654 [14DE]

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

Animals: establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians engaged in public health practice and biomedical research (see H.R. 2206), H11328 [8DE]

Armed Forces: provide for certain servicemembers to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 269), H9276 [26OC]

———provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 923), H2150 [19AP]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 783), H4187 [7JN]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 390), H7566 [28JY]

Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts: support activities (see H.R. 1337), H1970 [13AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 58), H5801 [13JY]

———require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see H.R. 2842), H4355 [9JN]

Bureau of Reclamation: assess extent of invasion of salt cedar and Russian olive plants in the Western U.S. and carry out demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of such plants (see H.R. 489), H1779 [5AP] (see H.R. 2720), H4141 [26MY]

Bush, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention and community policing and support Federal participation in National Night Out (see H. Res. 336), H6652 [26JY]

CERCLA: provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (see H.R. 4341), H10501 [16NO]

Children and youth: improve the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Program (see H.R. 1355), H3113 [10MY]

———revise the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Program (see H.R. 1505), H3113 [10MY]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 698), H8089 [15SE]

Civil liberties: support the national motto (see H. Con. Res. 302), H11505 [13DE]

Clean Air Act: reduce the proliferation of boutique fuels (see H.R. 1493), H2395 [20AP]

Collective bargaining: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see H.R. 239), H2472 [21AP]

Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish (see H.R. 2470), H10910 [17NO]

Construction industries: provide contractors with qualified immunity from liability for negligence when providing services or equipment on a volunteer basis in response to a declared emergency or disaster (see H.R. 3717), H8644 [29SE]

Courts: amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (see H.R. 516), H348 [2FE]

———clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2389), H4144 [26MY]

———limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 1100), H1510 [15MR]

———protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members (see H.R. 1751), H3114 [10MY]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos or silica exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos or silica exposure (see H.R. 1957), H2734 [28AP]

Crime: combat unlawful commercial sex activities by targeting demand, prohibit operation of sex tours, and protect children and assist State and local law enforcement relative to such activities (see H.R. 2012), H5963 [18JY]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, legalize political parties and free elections, urge European Union to reexamine policy, and support a U.N. resolution on ending human rights violations (see H. Res. 388), H8343 [22SE]

———clarify allowable payment terms for sales of agricultural commodities and products (see H.R. 1339), H1780 [5AP]

———express support to the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba (see H. Res. 193), H2474 [21AP]

Curtiss, Glenn H.: tribute (see H. Res. 374), H6328 [21JY]

Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 3907), H10503 [16NO]

Day of Commemoration of the Great Upheaval: support goals (see H. Res. 294), H6329 [21JY]

Death and dying: support rights of individuals to make medical decisions and encourage all Americans to write living wills designating health care surrogates and other advance directives (see H. Res. 217), H7614 [29JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: designate a disaster liaison to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area (see H.R. 3969), H9556 [2NO]

———offer farmers supplemental crop insurance based on area yield and loss plan of insurance (see H.R. 721), H1696 [17MR]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants for organizations to find missing adults (see H.R. 2103), H4297 [8JN]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 1219), H1780 [5AP]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 34), H1696 [17MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: repeal authority to enter into private tax collection contracts (see H.R. 1621), H4486 [14JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 808), H1969 [13AP]

Disasters: improve ability of Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to promptly implement recovery treatments in response to catastrophic events affecting forest lands (see H.R. 4200), H10503 [16NO]

Discovery (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see H. Res. 441), H7949 [14SE]

Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 3616), H7862 [13SE]

———promote awareness, prevention, early detection, and effective treatment of viral hepatitis (see H. Con. Res. 130), H8163 [20SE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 1288), H2395 [20AP]

Dr. Robert E. Price Post Office Building, Dallas, TX: designate (see H.R. 4246), H10910 [17NO]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 13), H10909 [17NO]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H790 [17FE]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 305), H942 [2MR]

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

Endangered species: authorize species recovery agreements under which the Federal Government is obligated to make annual payments or provide other compensation for activities that improve recovery of one or more species (see H.R. 3300), H8163 [20SE]

Endangered Species Act: provide greater results conserving and recovering listed species (see H.R. 3824), H8342 [22SE]

FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see H.R. 65), H11654 [14DE]

Families and domestic relations: require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 69), H11654 [14DE]

FDA: provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 4167), H9361 [27OC]

Federal agencies and departments: establish a commission to review efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 3282), H5912 [14JY]

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: improve attorney accountability (see H.R. 420), H287 [1FE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: affirm that a permit is not required in certain circumstances (see H.R. 1749), H8388 [27SE]

Financial institutions: enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities (see H.R. 2061), H4188 [7JN]

———provide an exemption from certain requirements under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (see H.R. 2387), H4356 [9JN]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 800), H798 [17FE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 47), H3060 [9MY]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1384), H1970 [13AP]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment protecting religious freedom (see H.J. Res. 57), H5602 [30JN]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 61), H6652 [26JY]

Government: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1449), H4486 [14JN]

Health: declare adequate pain care research, education, and treatment as national health priorities (see H.R. 1020), H4187 [7JN]

———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 (see H.R. 534), H2550 [26AP]

———make antitrust laws apply to negotiations between groups of independent pharmacies and health plans and health insurance issuers in the same manner as collective bargaining by labor organizations (see H.R. 1671), H3056 [5MY]

Health care professionals: provide for education and training of allied health professionals in exchange for a service commitment at a facility with critical shortages of allied health professionals (see H.R. 215), H3894 [24MY]

Hurricanes: require contracts relative to recovery efforts following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita be awarded only after an open and fair bidding process (see H. Con. Res. 251), H8986 [19OC]

Immigration: simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers and increase access to such workers (see H.R. 3857), H8340 [22SE]

Immigration and Nationality Act: exempt boilermakers from the numerical limitation applicable to nonimmigrants issued a visa or provided status (see H.R. 3644), H8644 [29SE]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 2793), H9556 [2NO]

Iran: address ongoing nuclear efforts relative to threat to U.S. national security and to international peace and security (see H. Con. Res. 162), H3894 [24MY]

———hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (see H.R. 282), H3113 [10MY]

Iraq: commend people for holding a successful referendum on a new constitution (see H. Res. 504), H11328 [8DE]

———recognize importance and credibility of an independent Iraqi judiciary in the formation of a new and democratic Iraq (see H. Res. 534), H9695 [4NO]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 149), H3436 [17MY]

Japan: impose retaliatory economic measures if U.S. beef imports do not resume immediately (see H. Res. 137), H984 [3MR]

Judge Emilio Vargas Post Office Building, Goliad, TX: designate (see H.R. 1072), H980 [3MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 500), H2472 [21AP]

Laredo, TX: anniversary (see H. Res. 128), H847 [1MR]

Law enforcement: make improvements to the national sex offender registration program (see H.R. 3860), H8919 [18OC]

Law enforcement officers: issue commemorative postage stamp for officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 85), H1780 [5AP]

Lillian McKay Post Office Building, Humble, TX: designate (see H.R. 2413), H7565 [28JY]

Lyndon Baines Johnson Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 4252), H10038 [8NO]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1333), H3262 [12MY]

———clarify payment for clinical laboratory tests furnished by critical access hospitals (see H.R. 1016), H1779 [5AP]

———increase inpatient hosptial payments to hospitals in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 1729), H3695 [19MY]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see H.R. 2014), H3695 [19MY]

———reform the physician payment update system through repeal of the sustainable growth rate payment update system (see H.R. 2356), H6936 [27JY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 916), H3331 [16MY]

Mexico: disapprove U.S.-Mexico Social Security totalization agreement (see H. Con. Res. 50), H7614 [29JY] (see H. Res. 20), H1417 [14MR]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 144), H2977 [4MY]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2048), H9556 [2NO]

National Academy of Sciences: report on feasibility and design of a national strategic gasoline reserve (see H.R. 4043), H8808 [7OC]

National Apprenticeship Act: ensure that apprenticeship program applications are processed in a fair and timely manner (see H.R. 3613), H7561 [28JY]

National Arson Awareness Week: support goals (see H. Res. 252), H3696 [19MY]

National Labor Relations Act: ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the NLRB (see H.R. 874), H4296 [8JN]

———protect employer rights (see H.R. 1816), H5741 [12JY]

National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 222), H8089 [15SE]

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 (see H.R. 418), H413 [8FE]

News media: condemn irresponsible and inaccurate journalism and express condolences to the families and victims of the riots in Pakistan and Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 156), H3696 [19MY]

NLRB: inflation adjustments to mandatory jurisdiction thresholds (see H.R. 3403), H8342 [22SE]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. 184), H1851 [8AP]

Outer Continental Shelf: terminate effect of laws prohibiting spending of appropriated funds to conduct oil and natural gas leasing and preleasing activities (see H.R. 3811), H8644 [29SE] (see H.R. 4318), H11880 [15DE]

Peace Corps: remove as an option for service under the National Call to Service military recruitment program (see H.R. 3709), H11110 [6DE]

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

Political campaigns: repeal disclosure requirement for certain electioneering communication disbursements and prohibit making such disbursements by corporations and labor organizations (see H.R. 689), H521 [9FE]

Power resources: reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (see H.R. 4409), H11034 [18NO]

Real estate: prohibit economic development assistance to States or localities that use eminent domain to obtain property for private commercial development or fail to pay relocation costs to displaced persons (see H.R. 3405), H7673 [6SE]

Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the U.S: designate (see H.R. 2112), H8388 [27SE]

Russia: protect intellectual property rights (see H. Con. Res. 230), H8343 [22SE]

Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (see H.R. 2037), H5915 [14JY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 1357), H11504 [13DE]

Sergeant Byron W. Norwood Post Office Building, Pflugerville, TX: designate (see H.R. 1001), H1026 [8MR]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 525), H630 [15FE]

Social Security: dedicate surpluses to personal accounts that can only be used to pay Social Security benefits (see H.R. 3304), H5913 [14JY]

———include additional information in account statements (see H.R. 1286), H2395 [20AP]

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

———repeal the windfall elimination provision and protect the retirement of public servants (see H.R. 1714), H6328 [21JY]

Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 68), H1025 [8MR]

Sports: provide immunity for nonprofit athletic organizations in lawsuits arising from claims of ordinary negligence relative to the passage or adoption of rules for athletic competitions and practices (see H.R. 1176), H4073 [25MY]

Tariff: nylon woolpacks used to package wool (see H.R. 1851), H3894 [24MY]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 3098), H8644 [29SE]

———allow deduction for Armed Forces serving in a combat zone for contributions to individual retirement plans even if the compensation on which contributions are based is excluded from gross income (see H.R. 1499), H2880 [3MY]

———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), H2738 [28AP]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 2952), H5362 [28JN]

———exclude from gross income a portion of lifetime income payments from annuities and similiar payments of life insurance proceeds at dates later than death (see H.R. 819), H8342 [22SE]

———increase and extend temporary expensing for equipment used in refining of liquid fuels (see H.R. 3680), H8388 [27SE]

———make individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends permanent (see H.R. 809), H6936 [27JY]

———make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 519), H2648 [27AP]

———make reduction in individual capital gains tax rates permanent and further reduce and simplify such rates and reduce corporate capital gains rate (see H.R. 1500), H2151 [19AP]

———permit tax-free distribution from governmental retirement plans for payment of health and long-term care insurance premiums for public safety officers (see H.R. 2177), H3054 [5MY]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1548), H3769 [23MY]

———provide for deductibility of medical expenses by individuals (see H.R. 4625), H12167 [17DE]

———provide tax incentives for the purchase of qualified health insurance (see H.R. 1872), H3436 [17MY]

———provide that the credit for producing fuel from a nonconventional source shall apply to gas produced onshore from certain formations (see H.R. 454), H942 [2MR]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 1186), H8919 [18OC]

———repeal certain limitations on expensing certain property and allow taxpayers to elect shorter recovery periods for purposes of determining the deduction for depreciation (see H.R. 4129), H9962 [7NO]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 64), H1846 [6AP]

———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 1898), H3769 [23MY]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H1025 [8MR]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 1517), H2473 [21AP]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1306), H10910 [17NO]

Telecommunications: promote and enhance public safety and encourage rapid deployment of IP-enabled voice services for emergency response networks (see H.R. 2418), H6328 [21JY]

———promote deployment of competitive video services and eliminate redundant and unnecessary regulation (see H.R. 3146), H6328 [21JY]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 896), H1779 [5AP]

Television: provide for the efficacy of television ratings services (see H.R. 3298), H5913 [14JY]

Terrorism: tribute to flight crew members lost during attacks against the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 55), H4656 [16JN]

Texas: anniversary of discovery of the East Texas Oil Field and of the East Texas Oil Museum (see H. Res. 407), H8343 [22SE]

Treaties and agreements: improve enforcement of international trade agreements (see H.R. 3271), H5800 [13JY]

Trucking industry: postpone enforcement of new rules governing rest periods for truck drivers using sleeper berths (see H.R. 3943), H9103 [25OC]

U.N.: limit U.S. share of assessments for the regular budget (see H.R. 14), H6936 [27JY]

———withhold funding if the U.N. abridges U.S. right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3436), H9044 [20OC]

Veterans: change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 968), H1896 [12AP]

———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H2550 [26AP]

———extend military commissary and exchange store privileges to disabled veterans and their dependents (see H.R. 4121), H9426 [28OC]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1951), H2734 [28AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2876), H5177 [24JN]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1088), H981 [3MR]

White House Fellows Program: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 269), H9043 [20OC]

Women: establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 1245), H3262 [12MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Federal aid programs: require legislation that establishes a new Federal program to contain a provision that eliminates one or more current programs of equal or greater cost (see H. Con. Res. 301), H10502 [16NO]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H6383 [25JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H6207 [21JY], H10229 [16NO]

Remarks

Agriculture: repeal delay in implementation of country of origin labeling requirements for meat and meat products, H4241 [8JN]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2744), H4241 [8JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H12226 [18DE]

Armed Forces: prevent the sale of abusive insurance and investment products to military personnel (H.R. 458), E1448 [11JY]

———support equal access for military recruiters to institutions of higher education (H. Con. Res. 36), H318 [2FE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H5474 [29JN], H5946 [18JY]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9256 [26OC]

Budget: allocation of funds, H395, H397, H398 [8FE], H12237 [18DE]

———deficit, H9550 [2NO]

———increase veterans, education, health care, homeland security, environment, and infrastructure funding through reductions in tax cuts and defense spending, H1631 [17MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution, H9550 [2NO]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4241), consideration (H. Res. 560), H10540 [17NO]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), H11086 [6DE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 640), H12237 [18DE]

———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), H11087 [6DE]

———reform Federal budget procedures, impose spending safeguards, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, and account for accurate Government agency costs, H777 [17FE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (H. Con. Res. 95), H1631 [17MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 109th Congress, H2653 [28AP], H2800, H2801, H2802, H2803, H2804, H2805, H2806 [3MY]

———counting of electoral votes for President and Vice President, H126 [6JA]

———objection to counting of Ohio electoral votes for President and Vice President, H126 [6JA]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, E1850 [14SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1815), H4033, H4037 [25MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), H4766 [20JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 639), H12226 [18DE]

———postpone certain closures and realignments of military installations, H4033 [25MY]

Dept. of Energy: evaluate and report on the availability of skilled workers to meet energy security requirements, H2372 [20AP]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H6153, H6160 [20JY]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): impact on immigration, H6207 [21JY]

———implementation (H.R. 3045), H5934 [18JY], H6207 [21JY], H6421 [25JY]

———implementation (H.R. 3045), consideration (H. Res. 386), H6877 [27JY]

Economy: growth, H11086, H11088, H11090-H11092 [6DE]

———impact of tax cuts, H11086, H11088, H11090-H11092 [6DE]

———national objectives priority assignments, H3202 [12MY]

Foreign policy: support the capture, detention, and interrogation of terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H6153 [20JY]

Fredericksburg, TX: tribute to Fredericksburg High School aerospace program, H1330 [10MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H9026 [20OC]

Hill, Lloyd: Texas High School Football Hall of Fame inductee, E801 [27AP]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H10230 [16NO]

Iraq: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, H4037 [25MY], H6160 [20JY]

———elections, H11658 [15DE]

Law enforcement: make improvements to the national sex offender registration program (H.R. 3132), E1850 [14SE]

Mayfield, Gene: Texas High School Football Hall of Fame inductee, H2626 [27AP]

Mayfield, Stanley and Deanna: Boy Scouts Concho Valley Council Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, H10148 [10NO]

Midland, TX: tribute to Hillander Elementary School fundraising efforts for members of the Texas National Guard, H5166 [24JN]

Motor vehicles: exempt commercial motor vehicle operators working in oil and gas industry from hours of service rules, H1186 [9MR]

Nigeria: withdrawal of military forces from Cameroon, H3588 [19MY]

Odessa, TX: El Magnet at Reagan Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, H11114 [7DE]

Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. and provide reliable and affordable energy (H.R. 3893), H8784 [7OC]

Powell, Charles E.: Texas Dept. of Transportation Road Hand Award recipient, H6412 [25JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H2372 [20AP]

Schiavo, Terri: relief of parents, Robert and Mary Schindler (S. 686), H1719 [20MR]

Social Security: privatization proposals, H1339 [10MR]

———reform, H1339, H1340, H1341 [10MR], H1882 [12AP], H2803, H2804 [3MY], H3172 [11MY], H3774 [24MY]

Taxation: earned income tax credit, H396 [8FE]

———rates, H395, H397 [8FE]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), H1186 [9MR]

U.S. Air Force Academy: ensure a positive climate of religious freedom and tolerance, H4766 [20JN]

Votes: position on missed, H3649 [19MY], H4858 [21JN], H4928 [22JN], E1330 [24JN], E1841 [14SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H4894 [21JN], H7670 [6SE], H10142 [9NO]

Special order: granted, H1021 [8MR], H2645 [27AP], H6323 [21JY], H7608 [29JY]

Tributes

Matlock, Morgan, H8855 [18OC]

Young, Marvin (Rex), H7591 [29JY]