ROTHMAN, STEVEN R. (a Representative from New Jersey)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 3057, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H9330 [27OC]

———H.R. 3058, Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies appropriations, H9988 [8NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 3931), H8513 [28SE]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments (see H. Res. 523), H9426 [28OC]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 1155), H1023 [8MR]

Albania: ensure that parliamentary elections are conducted in accordance with international standards for free and fair elections (see H. Con. Res. 155), H4802 [20JN]

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

America's Blood Centers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 220), H5801 [13JY]

Animals: prohibit certain interstate conduct relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1688), H6432 [25JY]

———restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros (see H.R. 297), H989 [7MR]

Archbishop Iakovos: tribute (see H. Res. 325), H4655 [16JN]

Armed Forces: commend medical personnel for care of combat casualties (see H. Con. Res. 309), H11035 [18NO]

———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), H1026 [8MR]

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

———payment of mental health counselors under TRICARE (see H.R. 1358), H8342 [22SE]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 783), H4722 [17JN]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 602), H1779 [5AP]

———revise age and service requirements for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service and improve health care for reservists and their families by making TRICARE benefits permanent (see H.R. 558), H5435 (see H.R. 558), H5479 [29JN]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 287), H10227 [15NO]

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), H4486 [14JN]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (see H.R. 1217), H1368 [10MR]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 280), H3435 [17MY]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1312), H7564 [28JY]

Association of University Teachers: condemn recent vote by British trade union to boycott Bar-Ilan University and the University of Haifa (see H. Res. 279), H3331 [16MY]

Autism Society of America: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 254), H9044 [20OC]

Bankruptcy: provide relief relative to disaster-related debts incurred by victims of Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters (see H.R. 3697), H7812 [8SE]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 38), H8389 [27SE]

Biotechnology Industry Organization: tribute (see H. Res. 421), H7613 [29JY]

Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid: establish (see H.R. 985), H2394 [20AP] (see H.R. 985), H2473 [21AP]

Braille, Louis: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2872), H8342 [22SE]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 228), H9277 [26OC]

Brian P. Parrello Post Office Building, West Milford, NJ: designate (see H.R. 1342), H5963 [18JY]

Business and industry: prohibit price gouging during certain disasters and emergencies (see H.R. 3681), H7815 [8SE]

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), H12051 [16DE]

Capitol Police: increase the mandatory retirement age (see H.R. 1335), H4296 [8JN]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: extend compliance threshold used to determine eligibility of hospitals for designation as an inpatient rehabilitation facility (see H.R. 3373), H6326 [21JY]

Chavez, Cesar E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1365), H1780 [5AP]

Children and youth: establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see H.R. 2238), H3436 [17MY]

———provide for programs and activities on the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. 864), H1779 [5AP]

China, People's Republic of: clarify actionability of exchange-rate manipulation under countervailing duty provisions and product-specific safeguard mechanisms of U.S. trade laws (see H.R. 1498), H9276 [26OC]

———support U.N. resolution condemning human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 83), H1265 [9MR]

Chisholm, Shirley: tribute (see H. Res. 21), H236 [26JA]

Civil rights: anniversary of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on the bus and subsequent desegregation of American society (see H. Con. Res. 208), H5915 [14JY]

———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1687), H8735 [6OC]

Classified information: request Executive Office of the President and Dept. of State to transmit documents relative to communications with United Kingdom officials on U.S. policy towards Iraq (see H. Res. 375), H7862 [13SE]

Climate: conduct research on abrupt climate change, establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, and reduce dependence upon foreign oil (see H.R. 759), H984 [3MR]

———request documents from the President on the anticipated effects of climate change on coastal regions of the U.S. (see H. Res. 515), H9276 [26OC]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1615), H9641 [3NO]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino Community: establish (see H.R. 2134), H9556 [2NO]

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 (see H. Res. 116), H1417 [14MR]

Computers: protect Internet users from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs (see H.R. 29), H847 [1MR]

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

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 67), H943 [2MR]

Courts: modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1689), H8388 [27SE]

Crime: prohibit certain computer assisted remote hunting (see H.R. 1558), H3331 [16MY]

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

———provide penalties for trafficking in counterfeit marks (see H.R. 32), H1025 [8MR]

———require that recommended national protocol for sexual assault medical forensic examinations include a recommendation that rape victims be offered information about emergency contraceptives (see H.R. 1214), H1368 [10MR]

———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see H.R. 817), H942 [2MR]

Croatia: recommend integration into NATO (see H. Res. 529), H10227 [15NO]

Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 87), H11327 [8DE]

Cuba: anniversary of human rights crackdown (see H. Con. Res. 81), H984 [3MR]

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

Defense Contract Audit Agency: review contracts relating to reconstruction or troop support in Iraq involving contractors or Federal employees that have been indicted or convicted for improprieties (see H.R. 4351), H11504 [13DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: strengthen ability to regulate pet industry (see H.R. 2669), H7814 [8SE]

Dept. of Energy: establish grants and advisory board for U.S.-Israeli joint ventures on alternative/renewable energy sources and energy efficiency (see H.R. 2730), H5604 [30JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish programs to address the shortage of medical laboratory personnel (see H.R. 1175), H4143 [26MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make grants to first responders (see H.R. 91), H135 [6JA]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations to reduce the incidence of child injury and death occurring inside or outside motor vehicles (see H.R. 2230), H6107 [19JY]

———report to Congress on proposed changes to policies that prohibit foreign interests from exercising control over economic and security decisions of U.S. airlines (see H.R. 4542), H11653 [14DE]

———require installation of second cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder system in commercial passenger aircraft utilizing combination deployable recorder technology (see H.R. 3336), H8919 [18OC]

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), H6107 [19JY]

Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 1973), H6328 [21JY]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of genetic information relative to insurance and employment (see H.R. 1227), H6107 [19JY]

Diseases: address fertility issues facing cancer survivors (see H. Con. Res. 174), H11655 [14DE]

———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 3616), H11880 [15DE]

———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 1262), H9044 [20OC]

———improve preparation for an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic (see H.R. 3369), H6652 [26JY]

———support bone marrow failure disease research (see H. Con. Res. 179), H7674 [6SE]

———support efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness (see H. Res. 323), H8343 [22SE]

———support goal of eliminating suffering and death due to cancer (see H. Con. Res. 210), H6206 [20JY]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 398), H7861 [13SE]

Education: improve recruitment, preparation, distribution, and retention of public elementary and secondary school teachers and principals (see H.R. 2835), H8735 [6OC]

———provide relief to students, schools, and student borrowers affected by natural disasters (see H.R. 3690), H7815 [8SE]

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 49), H8734 [6OC]

El Salvador: commemorate lives and work of certain religious workers executed by members of the military in 1980 (see H. Res. 458), H9427 [28OC]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend certain accountability provisions (see H.R. 1177), H11504 [13DE]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H7673 [6SE]

European Union: urge addition of Hezbollah (terrorist organization) to list of terrorist organizations (see H. Res. 101), H1417 [14MR]

Ewa Beach, HI: tribute to West Oahu Little League Baseball team (see H. Res. 429), H7950 [14SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, routine medical needs, and assistance to elderly relatives (see H.R. 476), H10502 [16NO]

———allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 475), H10157 [10NO]

FCC: expedite and increase assignment of radio spectrum frequencies to public safety agencies (see H.R. 1646), H8342 [22SE]

FDA: determine whether to allow marketing of emergency-contraceptive drug Plan B as a prescription drug for women 15 or younger and a nonprescription drug for women 16 or older (see H.R. 4229), H9641 [3NO]

———provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see H.R. 1376), H7949 [14SE]

Federal employees: affirm protection from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and repudiate any assertion to the contrary (see H.R. 3128), H6432 [25JY]

———amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1002), H6328 [21JY]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see H. Con. Res. 40), H8342 [22SE]

———increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see H.R. 633), H7673 [6SE]

———provide a real estate stock index investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 1578), H4356 [9JN]

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

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: reduce human exposure to mercury through vaccines (see H.R. 881), H8643 [29SE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 2719), H7861 [13SE]

———clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 1356), H8248 [21SE]

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

Filipino Americans: recognize centennial of immigration and acknowledge contributions to society (see H. Con. Res. 218), H7566 [28JY]

Financial institutions: ease credit union regulatory burdens, advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, and modernize credit union net worth standards (see H.R. 2317), H4656 [16JN]

———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), H74 [4JA]

———provide regulatory relief and improve productivity for insured depository institutions (see H.R. 3505), H8163 [20SE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 10), H942 [2MR]

Foreign aid: make protection of women and children who are affected by humanitarian emergencies a priority (see H.R. 1413), H2551 [26AP]

———prohibit U.S. assistance to develop any rail connections or railway-related connections through certain cities in Azerbaijan, Republic of Georgia, and Turkey that exclude cities in Armenia (see H.R. 3361), H11110 [6DE]

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: establish the National Forest Ecosystem Protection Program (see H.R. 3701), H8163 [20SE]

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

Freedom of Information Act: strengthen (see H.R. 867), H5638 [11JY]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 61), H8163 [20SE]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 2567), H8986 [19OC]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 3248), H11328 [8DE]

———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), H8163 [20SE]

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

———provide for expansion of Federal programs to prevent and manage vision loss (see H.R. 2671), H7743 [7SE]

———provide funding and incentives for caregiver support and long-term care assistance (see H.R. 3254), H11328 [8DE]

———reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases (see H.R. 768), H631 [15FE] (see H.R. 2553), H3768 [23MY]

Health care professionals: clarify responsibilities of a pharmacy when a staff pharmacist refuses to fill a valid prescription for a drug on the basis of religious beliefs or moral convictions (see H.R. 1652), H3436 [17MY]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 550), H942 [2MR]

Hinduism: issue postage stamp in commemoration of the Diwali festival (see H. Res. 223), H11111 [6DE]

Holocaust: commend countries and organizations marking anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and strengthen fight against racism, intolerance, bigotry, prejudice, discrimination, and anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 39), H196 [25JA]

House Rules: amend procedures of Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (see H. Res. 131), H1417 [14MR]

———impose limitations relative to certain legislation that affects the economy (see H. Res. 524), H9426 [28OC]

Hunger: reduce (see H.R. 2717), H5604 [30JN]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 3442), H6650 [26JY]

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]

Immigration: extend nonimmigrant status for spouses and children of permanent resident aliens awaiting the availability of an immigrant visa (see H.R. 1823), H9103 [25OC]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 3006), H4895 [21JN]

———provide protection to immigrant victims of violence (see H.R. 3188), H6936 [27JY]

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

Indonesia: support the memorandum of understanding signed by the Indonesian Government and the Free Aceh Movement to end the conflict in Aceh Province (see H. Res. 456), H10161 [14NO]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1849), H4401 [13JN]

———establish minimum standards relating to a factor for life insurance eligibility and rates (see H.R. 3639), H8348 [26SE]

———prohibit discrimination in life insurance based on a person's previous lawful travel experiences (see H.R. 3504), H7556 [28JY]

Intelligence services: strengthen protections of civil liberties in the exercise of foreign intelligence surveillance authorities (see H.R. 1526), H3556 [18MY]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H942 [2MR]

Iran: condemn imprisonment of Ali Akbar Ganji and continuous human rights violations against the Iranian people (see H. Res. 414), H11881 [15DE]

———hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (see H.R. 282), H137 [6JA]

Iranian Americans: condemn bigotry, violence, and discrimination against (see H. Res. 367), H11111 [6DE]

Iraq: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (see H.J. Res. 73), H11221 [7DE]

Iron and steel industry: maintain and expand the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1068), H10910 [17NO]

Israel: congratulate on election of Dan Gillerman as Vice President of U.N. General Assembly (see H. Res. 368), H6381 [22JY]

———independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 149), H3557 [18MY]

———recognition of Jerusalem as capital (see H.R. 588), H352 [2FE]

Jews: congratulate communities on seven-year completion of the 11th cycle of daily study of the Talmud (see H. Res. 124), H847 [1MR]

Johnson, John A. (Jack): pardon posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 24), H2551 [26AP]

Jordan: condemn terrorist attacks in Amman (see H. Res. 546), H10227 [15NO]

Karzai, Hamid: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 153), H3557 [18MY]

Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 487), H9103 [25OC]

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), H2473 [21AP]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 105), H3057 [5MY]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 556), H350 [2FE]

———ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 354), H10145 [9NO]

———issue commemorative postage stamp for officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 85), H6432 [25JY]

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]

Macedonia: cease distribution of negative and nationalist propaganda and encourage continued negotiations with the U.N. and Greece to determine a mutually acceptable official name (see H. Res. 521), H12051 [16DE]

Mara, Wellington T.: tribute (see H. Res. 517), H9363 [27OC]

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

Medicaid: improve access to advanced practice nurses and physician assistants (see H.R. 2716), H10502 [16NO]

———include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see H.R. 699), H6381 [22JY]

———prohibit cuts in Federal funding until full consideration is given to recommendations of a Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid (see H.R. 4223), H9962 [7NO]

———provide funding to States to enable them to increase the wages paid to targeted direct support professionals in providing services to individuals with disabilities (see H.R. 1264), H7814 [8SE]

———provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1426), H5638 [11JY]

———require staff working with developmentally disabled individuals to call emergency services in the event of a life-threatening situation (see H.R. 1649), H3056 [5MY]

———require States to report data on beneficiaries who are employed (see H.R. 3042), H10502 [16NO]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1333), H7743 [7SE]

———coverage of more frequent hemodialysis treatments (see H.R. 3096), H12050 [16DE]

———coverage of screening ultrasound for abdominal aortic aneurysms (see H.R. 827), H4656 [16JN]

———eliminate discriminatory copayment rates for outpatient psychiatric services (see H.R. 1125), H7814 [8SE]

———ensure that prescription drug benefits have no impact on benefits under other Federal programs (see H.R. 2746), H6328 [21JY]

———improve coordination of prescription drug coverage under State pharmaceutical assistance programs with Medicare drug benefits (see H.R. 1572), H1894 [12AP]

———reform the physician payment update system through repeal of the sustainable growth rate payment update system (see H.R. 2356), H4723 [17JN]

———reimbursement for certain midwife services (see H.R. 872), H8846 [17OC]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 916), H7743 [7SE]

Mental health: combat autism through research, screening, intervention, and education (see H.R. 2421), H7613 [29JY]

———increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research and improved treatment, and improve training for health care professionals (see H. Res. 158), H2395 [20AP]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 1402), H9103 [25OC]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see H.R. 1940), H2979 [4MY]

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]

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

———support findings of U.N. commission investigating assassination of Rafik Hariri, condemn Syria for apparent involvement, and demand Syrian compliance with certain U.N. resolutions (see H. Res. 510), H9427 [28OC]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 2429), H3555 [18MY]

Missing Children's Assistance Act: extend applicability to individuals determined to have a mental capacity less than 18 years of age (see H.R. 528), H7673 [6SE]

Montgomery, AL: anniversary of bus boycott (see H. Con. Res. 273), H9102 [25OC]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2048), H7743 [7SE]

———require accurate fuel economy testing procedures (see H.R. 1103), H10502 [16NO]

Musconetcong River: designate portions as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 1307), H5963 [18JY]

National Advisory Council on Medical Rehabilitation: establish (see H.R. 3373), H6326 [21JY]

National Brain Injury Awareness Month: support (see H. Con. Res. 99), H1509 [15MR]

National Campus Safety Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 15), H7862 [13SE]

National Flood Insurance Program: strengthen, encourage participation, and provide certain owners of properties not located in flood hazard zones a one-time opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 3922), H12290 [18DE]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 3005), H7565 [28JY]

National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 222), H10161 [14NO]

National Security Education Program: establish critical foreign language program (see H.R. 4629), H12167 [17DE]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 472), H284 [1FE]

New York, NY: recognize importance of establishing a national memorial at the World Trade Center site to commemorate and mourn terrorist attacks (see H. Res. 175), H4144 [26MY]

News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (see H.R. 3323), H6652 [26JY]

No Child Left Behind Act: funding (see H.R. 2694), H4140 [26MY]

———improve (see H.R. 1506), H8735 [6OC]

———modify requirements on adequate yearly progress and assessments to allow more flexibility in measuring progress (see H.R. 224), H8734 [6OC]

Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 1591), H3436 [17MY]

Office of Special Inspector General for Hurricane Katrina Recovery: establish (see H.R. 3737), H8919 [18OC]

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. Con. Res. 292), H9962 [7NO]

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

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 311), H2472 [21AP]

Pope John Paul II: tribute (see H. Res. 186), H1848 [6AP]

Postal Service: reform postal laws (see H.R. 22), H942 [2MR]

Poverty: affirm commitment and leadership of the U.S. to improve the lives of the world's people living in extreme poverty and conditions of misery (see H. Con. Res. 172), H9103 [25OC]

Power resources: protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels during energy emergencies (see H.R. 3936), H9696 [4NO]

Public Health Service Act: improve Parkinson's disease research (see H.R. 3550), H11655 [14DE]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1204), H4187 [7JN]

Railroads: exclude solid waste disposal from the jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation Board (see H.R. 3577), H7559 [28JY]

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

Religion: anniversary of Second Vatican Council Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions (Nostra Aetate) and recognition of continuing need for interreligious respect and dialogue (see H. Con. Res. 260), H9427 [28OC]

Roads and highways: ensure that certain States remain eligible for Federal highway funds (see H.R. 439), H283 [1FE]

Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Post Office Building, Madison, WI: designate (see H.R. 1760), H3056 [5MY]

Russia: urge withdrawal or modification of proposed legislation that would severely restrict establishment, operations, and activities of domestic and foreign nongovernmental organizations (see H. Con. Res. 312), H11881 [15DE]

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 284), H7814 [8SE]

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

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), H2737 [28AP]

Schools: direct local educational agencies to release secondary school student information to military recruiters if the student's parent provides written consent for the release (see H.R. 551), H5741 [12JY]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 517), H8846 [17OC]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 3601), H7560 [28JY]

Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 615), H4187 [7JN]

———ensure every uninsured child has health insurance coverage (see H.R. 1668), H7743 [7SE]

———provide certain benefits to individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H1371 [10MR]

———recognize effects of reform proposals on women (see H. Res. 61), H7566 [28JY]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 147), H76 [4JA]

Springsteen, Bruce: anniversary of record album ``Born to Run'' (see H. Res. 628), H12049 [16DE]

States: establish a program to provide grant assistance for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams (see H.R. 1105), H2103 [14AP]

Sudan: impose sanctions against perpetrators of crimes against humanity in Darfur (see H.R. 1424), H2473 [21AP]

———impose sanctions on those responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, protect civilians and humanitarian operations, and support peace in Darfur (see H.R. 3127), H9044 [20OC]

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), H1417 [14MR]

———deny all deductions for business expenses associated with the use of a club that discriminates on the basis of sex, race, or color (see H.R. 1521), H10502 [16NO]

———expand workplace health incentives by equalizing the tax consequences of employee athletic facility use (see H.R. 1634), H7814 [8SE]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 986), H8809 [7OC]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 1549), H7814 [8SE]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1131), H4143 [26MY]

———treatment of certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2989), H5963 [18JY]

Telecommunications: promote deployment of competitive video services and eliminate redundant and unnecessary regulation (see H.R. 3146), H6432 [25JY]

———provide grants and other support to achieve communications interoperability in the U.S. (see H.R. 1251), H8388 [27SE]

Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 2526), H5362 [28JN]

Tisch, Preston R. (Bob): tribute (see H. Res. 605), H11881 [15DE]

Tobacco products: deter smuggling into the U.S. (see H.R. 1377), H1691 [17MR]

Transportation: increase rail and public transportation security (see H.R. 153), H2550 [26AP]

Turkey: urge acknowledgment of culpability of Ottoman Empire for Armenian genocide and reconciliation with Armenia, and support accession of Turkey to the European Union under certain criteria (see H. Con. Res. 195), H6328 [21JY]

———urge compliance with all European Union standards and criteria prior to its accession (see H. Res. 411), H8810 [7OC]

———urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarch (see H. Res. 166), H4144 [26MY]

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

Ukraine: authorize the establishment of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the victims of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933 (see H.R. 562), H3769 [23MY]

———normal trade relations status (see H.R. 1053), H11504 [13DE]

Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (see H.R. 2533), H8735 [6OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1774), H2470 [21AP]

Veterans: change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 968), H5741 [12JY]

———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 1366), H5638 [11JY]

———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), H5638 [11JY]

———improve treatment of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder, for veterans and members of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1588), H4143 [26MY]

———revise eligibility criteria for presumption of service-connection of certain diseases and disabilities for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during military service (see H.R. 2962), H11110 [6DE]

Vietnam: anniversary of fall to communist forces of North Vietnam (see H. Res. 228), H2551 [26AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2876), H5741 [12JY]

Virginia Fire Chiefs Association, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 80), H523 [9FE]

Voting: extend to Hurricane Katrina evacuees the right to use absentee balloting and registration procedures available to military and overseas voters (see H.R. 3734), H11036 [18NO]

Wiesenthal, Simon: honor life and work and reaffirm commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance (see H. Con. Res. 248), H8343 [22SE]

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

———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 1245), H5914 [14JY]

Yogiji, Habhajan S.K.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 34), H943 [2MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Airports: conduct a study to assess and reduce the adverse environmental impacts of ground and flight operations (see H.R. 3597), H7560 [28JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: terminate administrative freeze on the enrollment into the health care system of veterans in the lowest priority category for enrollment (referred to as ``Priority 8'') (see H.R. 3312), H5913 [14JY]

Domestic violence: encourage States and localities to implement gun confiscation policies, reform stalking laws, create integrated domestic violence courts, and hire additional personnel for entering protection orders (see H.R. 3594), H7560 [28JY]

Education: enable schools to use computer hardware to increase student achievement and prepare students for the workplace (see H.R. 3592), H7560 [28JY]

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

McAllister, Malachy and family: relief (see H.R. 2827), H4296 [8JN]

National High School Mock Trial Championship, Inc.: call on Board of Directors to accommodate students of all religious faiths (see H. Res. 600), H11654 [14DE]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (see H.R. 3595), H7560 [28JY]

Tobacco products: prohibit use of vending machines other than in locations in which the presence of minors is prohibited (see H.R. 3593), H7560 [28JY]

U.N.: dissuade members from supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and promote more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving conflict in the Middle East (see H. Res. 438), H7949 [14SE]

Year of Polio Awareness: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 526), H9472 [1NO]

Remarks

Adubato, Stephen, Jr.: Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award recipient, E712 [21AP]

Adubato, Stephen, Sr.: Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award recipient, E712 [21AP]

Amtrak: funding, H5395 [29JN]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E737 [22AP]

Civil rights: anniversary of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on the bus and subsequent desegregation of American society (H. Con. Res. 208), H9265 [26OC]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 889), H8036 [15SE]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: politicization of public broadcasting programs and creation of the Office of Ombudsmen, E2393 [17NO]

Crime: provide penalties for trafficking in counterfeit marks (H.R. 32), E1072 [24MY]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1543 [20JY], E1591 [25JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1817), E1052 [20MY]

———chemical facility security funding, E1052 [20MY]

Dept. of HUD: Homeless Assistance Grants funding through reductions in Amtrak funding, H5411, H5412 [29JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction, quality of life functions, and veterans' services (H.R. 2528), H4091 [26MY]

Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3058), H5395, H5411, H5412 [29JN]

Education: tribute to Catholic schools (H. Res. 23), H244 [1FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2419), H3793 [24MY]

Fairleigh Dickinson University: tribute to men's basketball team, E447 [16MR]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3057), H5288 [28JN]

Global Environment Facility (organization): funding, H5288 [28JN]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, H1752 [5AP]

Hackensack, NJ: tribute to North Jersey Avalanche youth hockey team, E847 [3MY]

Health: provide for embryonic stem cell research (H.R. 810), H3849 [24MY]

Holocaust: remembrance, H3035 [5MY]

Israel: independence anniversary, E955 [12MY]

Koster, Norma and Bernie: Anti-Defamation League Torch of Liberty Award recipients, E1118 [26MY]

Railroads: improve quality of life and safety of persons living and working near railroad tracks (see H.R. 3596), H7560 [28JY]

Regan, Donna: Creative Coalition and American Federation of Teachers Spotlight Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, E1418 [1JY]

Secaucus, NJ: tribute to Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center, E2115 [18OC]

Teaneck, NJ: tribute to Torah Academy mock trial team, E637 [13AP]

Tibetan Uprising Day: observance, E410 [10MR]

U.N.: dissuade members from supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and promote more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving conflict in the Middle East (H. Res. 438), H11060 [6DE]

Votes: correction, H5675 [12JY]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2864), E1527 [19JY]

Statements

Tibetan Uprising Day: Dalai Lama, E410, E426 [10MR]

Tributes

Donohue, Mary Bustillo, E195 [9FE]

Pace, Peter, E1016 [19MY]

Parks, Rosa, H9265 [26OC]

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

Weinberg, Loretta, E1226 [14JN]

Weiner, Richard H., E877 [4MY]