WOLF, FRANK R. (a Representative from Virginia)

Addresses

Greatest Generation: Tom Brokaw, E2249 [3NO]

Veterans Day: Frank A. Camm, E2411 [18NO]

Amendments

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), H4495 [15JN]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, H603 [15FE]

Conferee: H.R. 1268, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief, H2520 [26AP]

———H.R. 2862, science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H9497 [2NO]

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

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, H3249 [12MY]

Articles and editorials

Area Parks Pioneer Earns a Rest, Leef Smith, Washington (DC) Post, E175 [8FE]

Blazing a Trail for Traffic Reporters, Steven Ginsberg, Washington (DC) Post, E65 [25JA]

Chinese Dragon Awakens, Bill Gertz, Washington (DC) Times, E1401 [30JN]

``Harvard''—The Best Name Money Can Buy, National Coalition Against Gambling Expansion, E1376 [28JN]

Hidden Sex Scenes Spark Furor Over Video Game, Alex Pham, Los Angeles (CA) Times, H6404 [25JY]

On-Air Traffic Reporter Walt Starling Dies, Joe Holley, Washington (DC) Post, E65 [25JA]

Reservations Not Required, CQ Weekly (publication), E1475 [13JY]

SBA Program Looks Sound, Rob Kaiser, Chicago (IL) Tribune, H4450 [14JN], H9496 [2NO]

Spin Doctors Without Borders—How One Washington Lobbyist Administers to Dictatorship, Elisabeth Eaves, Harpers (publication), E2186 [27OC]

Stable Funding Turns Banks on to SBA Lending, Steve Watkins, Cincinnati (OH) Business Courier, H9496 [2NO]

Thefts of U.S. Technology Boost China's Weaponry, Bill Gertz, Washington (DC) Times, E1402 [30JN]

When Gambling Becomes Obsessive, Jeffrey Kluger, Time (publication), E1691 [29JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

Albania: commend for protecting and saving the lives of the majority of Jews living in Albania during the Holocaust (see H. Res. 495), H10910 [17NO]

———ensure that parliamentary elections are conducted in accordance with international standards for free and fair elections (see H. Con. Res. 155), H4561 [15JN]

America Recycles Day: support goal and mission (see H. Con. Res. 289), H9642 [3NO]

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

American Veterans Congressional Internship Program: establish (see H.R. 1242), H2473 [21AP]

Amo Houghton Bypass: designate a segment of Interstate 86 near Corning, NY (see H.R. 795), H798 [17FE]

Anti-Slavery Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 90), H989 [7MR]

Armed Forces: ensure that Reserve components are able to maintain adequate retention and recruitment levels by protecting the financial security of the families of activated members (see H.R. 838), H848 [1MR]

———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), H5741 [12JY]

———improve the readiness of State defense forces and increase military coordination for homeland security between States and the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 3401), H7744 [7SE]

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

———limit premium increases on reinstated health insurance on servicemembers who are released from active military service (see H.R. 2046), H3695 [19MY]

———provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 923), H3695 [19MY]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 783), H1779 [5AP]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 602), H1417 [14MR]

———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), H1509 [15MR]

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), H5638 [11JY]

Asia: commend support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia (see H. Res. 561), H11328 [8DE]

Autism Society of America: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 254), H8387 [27SE]

Aviation: provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations flying for public benefit and to the pilots and staff of such organizations (see H.R. 1871), H3695 [19MY]

Azerbaijan: call for free and fair parliamentary elections (see H. Res. 326), H5604 [30JN]

Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid: establish (see H.R. 985), H984 [3MR]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of massacre at Srebrenica (see H. Res. 199), H3894 [24MY]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 228), H8343 [22SE]

Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3138), H5638 [11JY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 52), H4142 [26MY]

Cambodia: honor victims of genocide and establish an international criminal tribunal to bring the perpetrators of the genocide to justice (see H. Con. Res. 238), H7950 [14SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 86), H984 [3MR]

Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Watertrail: conduct feasibility study on designation as a national historic trail (see H.R. 2588), H3892 [24MY]

Captain Mark Stubenhofer Post Office Building, Springfield, VA: designate (see H.R. 1460), H1777 [5AP]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: tribute for demonstration project to assess quality of care of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy (see H. Res. 261), H4985 [22JN]

Chesapeake Bay: improve and reauthorize the EPA Chesapeake Bay Program (see H.R. 4126), H9473 [1NO]

Children and youth: provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries (see H.R. 1409), H1780 [5AP]

———provide for programs and activities on the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. 864), H718 [16FE]

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), H3331 [16MY]

———clarify actionability of exchange-rate manipulation under countervailing duty provisions and product-specific safeguard mechanisms of U.S. trade laws (see H.R. 1498), H8986 [19OC]

———support U.N. resolution condemning human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 83), H983 [3MR]

———withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 728), H523 [9FE]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see H.R. 1804), H2979 [4MY]

Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (see H.R. 687), H521 [9FE]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 123), H3332 [16MY]

Computers: develop and deploy technologies to defeat Internet jamming (see H.R. 2216), H3695 [19MY]

———discourage spyware (see H.R. 744), H581 [10FE]

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), H8342 [22SE]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 974), H795 [17FE]

Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2389), H3434 [17MY]

Credit: establish requirements on the terms of consumer credit extended to an Armed Forces member or the dependent of a member (see H.R. 97), H1509 [15MR]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 748), H1896 [12AP]

———reduce violent gang crime and protect law-abiding citizens and communities from violent criminals (see H.R. 1279), H1416 [14MR]

———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see H.R. 817), H11655 [14DE]

Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4562), H11879 [15DE]

Dept. of Defense: continue exercise of statutory authority to support activities of the Boy Scouts (see H. Con. Res. 6), H287 [1FE]

———develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 999), H2550 [26AP]

Dept. of Education: recruit, select, train, and support a national teachers corps in underserved communities (see H.R. 3334), H9277 [26OC]

Dept. of HHS: develop a policy for managing the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools (see H.R. 4063), H10146 [9NO]

———establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 457), H5101 [23JN]

———establish Offices of Women's Health (see H.R. 949), H6936 [27JY]

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

———reauthorize grant program for reentry of offenders into the community and establish a task force on Federal programs and activities relating to the reentry of offenders into the community (see H.R. 1704), H2551 [26AP]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a commemorative trail in connection with the Women's Rights National Historical Park to link properties that are associated with the struggle for women's suffrage (see H.R. 3779), H10503 [16NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: recalculate retirement annuities for certain health care professionals performing part-time services (see H.R. 4298), H11110 [6DE]

———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), H628 [15FE]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: ensure State and local emergency preparedness operational plans address the needs of individuals with pets or service animals during a disaster or emergency (see H.R. 3858), H9696 [4NO]

Disasters: commend efforts of the Armed Forces and Dept. of State and AID employees for their response to the tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (see H. Res. 120), H849 [1MR]

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

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

Diseases: address fertility issues facing cancer survivors (see H. Con. Res. 174), H7674 [6SE]

———authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 3642), H10910 [17NO]

———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 3616), H8735 [6OC]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 312), H7564 [28JY]

———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 1262), H8342 [22SE]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 42), H798 [17FE]

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

———support efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness (see H. Res. 323), H5916 [14JY]

———support goal of eliminating suffering and death due to cancer (see H. Con. Res. 210), H8342 [22SE]

District of Columbia: establish an annual Federal infrastructure support contribution (see H.R. 1586), H1895 [12AP]

———make transit pass transportation benefits available to qualified Federal employees in the region and allow use of Government vehicles to shuttle employees to and from mass transit facilities (see H.R. 1283), H1416 [14MR]

Drugs: provide civil liability for illegal manufacturers and distributors of controlled substances for the harm caused by the use of those controlled substances (see H.R. 2348), H3261 [12MY]

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), H524 [9FE]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 3753), H7860 [13SE]

Ellis Island Immigration Museum: designate the Bob Hope Memorial Library (see H.R. 323), H194 [25JA]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H9641 [3NO]

ERISA: impose a moratorium on terminations of certain plans in cases in which reorganization of contributing sponsors is sought in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings (see H.R. 2327), H4188 [7JN]

———require Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., to compute the actuarial value of monthly benefits in the form of a life annuity for certain retired airline pilots (see H.R. 2926), H7673 [6SE]

Ethiopia: urge holding of orderly, peaceful, and free and fair national elections and authorize assistance for election-related activities (see H.R. 935), H2150 [19AP]

Families and domestic relations: regulate international marriage broker activity in the U.S. and provide certain protections for individuals who utilize the services of international marriage brokers (see H.R. 3657), H7672 [6SE]

———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 69), H353 [2FE]

———support responsible fatherhood, promote marriage, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 318), H4486 [14JN]

Federal employees: allow individuals who return to Government service after receiving a refund of retirement contributions to recapture credit for their initial service by repaying such refund (see H.R. 1739), H2394 [20AP]

———clarify the computation of certain civil service retirement system annuities based on part-time service (see H.R. 480), H284 [1FE]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see H. Con. Res. 40), H286 [1FE]

———increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see H.R. 633), H410 [8FE]

———provide a real estate stock index investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 1578), H1894 [12AP]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 818), H629 [15FE]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 697), H1779 [5AP]

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

Federal Youth Development Council: establish to improve the administration and coordination of Federal youth programs (see H.R. 856), H7564 [28JY]

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), H74 [4JA]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 800), H1025 [8MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 10), H195 [25JA]

Foreign aid: establish centers for the treatment of obstetric fistula in developing countries (see H.R. 2957), H5638 [11JY]

Frank, Anne: confer honorary citizenship (see H.J. Res. 48), H3055 [5MY]

FTC: study rating system of video game industry and determine if their labeling practices are unfair or deceptive (see H.R. 1145), H1023 [8MR]

Garang de Mabior, John: tribute (see H. Res. 496), H8846 [17OC]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 61), H7815 [8SE]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 2567), H5741 [12JY]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 3248), H7565 [28JY]

———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), H349 [2FE]

Holocaust: observe anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 19), H197 [25JA]

Housing: reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (see H.R. 1461), H2739 [28AP]

Human rights: condemn honor killings (see H. Con. Res. 296), H11221 [7DE]

Hunger: reduce (see H.R. 2717), H5915 [14JY]

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), H8810 [7OC]

Immigration: enforce employment restrictions on unauthorized aliens through the use of improved Social Security cards and an Employment Eligibility Database (see H.R. 98), H7564 [28JY]

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: limit casino expansion (see H.R. 3431), H6649 [26JY]

———technical corrections (see H.R. 2353), H3261 [12MY]

Insurance: establish a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance (see H.R. 846), H718 [16FE]

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 1258), H2395 [20AP]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H5741 [12JY]

Iran: hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (see H.R. 282), H9472 [1NO]

James Madison University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 63), H353 [2FE]

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

Justin W. Williams U.S. Attorney's Building, Alexandria, VA: designate (see H.R. 1463), H1777 [5AP]

Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 487), H9427 [28OC]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 500), H11035 [18NO]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (see H.R. 115), H1509 [15MR]

Laos: honor Lao and Hmong veterans and their refugee families upon the anniversary of the end of the Indochina conflict (see H. Res. 317), H5252 [27JN]

Law enforcement: make improvements to the national sex offender registration program (see H.R. 3132), H6432 [25JY]

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

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

Lincoln, Abraham: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial of birth (see H.R. 2808), H10910 [17NO]

Little Rock, AR: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School (see H.R. 358), H984 [3MR]

Marshall, Thurgood: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 657), H411 [8FE]

Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge: redesignate as the Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. 3682), H7741 [7SE]

Medicare: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 818), H629 [15FE]

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

———provide access to audiologists (see H.R. 415), H234 [26JA]

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

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 916), H1622 [16MR]

Mental health: combat autism through research, screening, intervention, and education (see H.R. 2421), H8342 [22SE]

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), H9363 [27OC]

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

Monuments and memorials: ensure memorials commemorating the service of U.S. servicemembers may contain religious symbols (see H.R. 2229), H7565 [28JY]

———recognize importance of establishing a national memorial at the Pentagon Reservation to commemorate and mourn the terrorist attack against the Pentagon (see H. Res. 434), H7814 [8SE]

National Audubon Society: anniversary (see H. Res. 489), H9556 [2NO]

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

National Guard Youth Challenge Program: increase maximum Federal share of costs for State programs (see H.R. 669), H848 [1MR]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 3005), H6381 [22JY]

National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 178), H4896 [21JN]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 2231), H3695 [19MY]

National `It's Academic' Television Quiz Show Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 471), H10910 [17NO]

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Maintenance Fund: modify authorities for use (see H.R. 2107), H3263 [12MY]

National Lung Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals and increase lung cancer screening and research (see H. Con. Res. 298), H11881 [15DE]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 245), H2739 [28AP]

National parks and recreation areas: eliminate annual operating deficit and maintenance backlog (see H.R. 1124), H3556 [18MY]

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), H354 [2FE]

National Tartan Day: support establishment (see H. Res. 41), H413 [8FE]

National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 333), H4802 [20JN]

Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see H.R. 4597), H12048 [16DE]

NCAA: affirm commitment to discouraging alcohol use among underage students by ending alcohol advertising during radio and television broadcasts of sporting events (see H. Res. 145), H1264 [9MR]

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. 581), H1509 [15MR] (see H.R. 3323), H6652 [26JY]

Nicaragua: support democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 252), H8736 [6OC]

Office of Special Inspector General for Hurricane Katrina Recovery: establish (see H.R. 3737), H7860 [13SE]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. 184), H1897 [12AP]

Olympic games: call for a change of venue for the 2008 games unless the People's Republic of China makes significant progress in ending human rights abuses (see H. Con. Res. 141), H3199 [11MY]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 276), H4562 [15JN]

Parks, Rosa: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H.R. 4343), H11220 [7DE]

Pham Hong Son: call for release by Vietnam (see H. Con. Res. 320), H12049 [16DE]

Pharmaceuticals: importation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 328), H413 [8FE]

Pornography: support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see H. Con. Res. 52), H523 [9FE]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a program to award grants to improve and maintain sites honoring Presidents of the U.S. (see H.R. 927), H793 [17FE]

———recognize birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln (see H.R. 43), H142 [20JA]

Program Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 973), H795 [17FE]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H.R. 3135), H5915 [14JY] (see H.R. 4128), H9436 [31OC]

Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (see H.R. 2017), H2737 [28AP]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 1218), H1368 [10MR]

Romania: provide equitable restitution to certain religious communities for property confiscated by the former Communist government (see H. Res. 191), H3557 [18MY]

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

Russia: condition continued participation in the Group of 8 nations upon voluntary acceptance and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (see H. Con. Res. 143), H2880 [3MY]

———issue a clear and unambiguous statement of admission and condemnation of the illegal occupation and annexation by the Soviet Union from 1940-1991 of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see H. Con. Res. 128), H3057 [5MY]

———protect freedoms of all religious communities without distinction, whether registered or unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards (see H. Con. Res. 190), H5101 [23JN]

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

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 1357), H1690 [17MR]

Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (see H.R. 1745), H2394 [20AP]

———provide certain benefits to individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H1896 [12AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 147), H236 [26JA]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 1690), H2473 [21AP]

Solid waste: limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 274), H942 [2MR]

Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 68), H196 [25JA]

Sudan: 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), H5599 [30JN]

Supreme Court: disapprove Kelo v. New London, CT, decision on allowing local government seizure of private property (see H. Res. 340), H5362 [28JN]

Taxation: allow a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs (see H.R. 2682), H5604 [30JN]

———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), H845 [1MR]

———allow individuals to designate refunds to provide catastrophic health coverage to individuals who do not otherwise have health coverage (see H.R. 1098), H982 [3MR]

———exclude from gross income amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees under Federal student loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1765), H2470 [21AP]

———exclude from gross income gain on the sale or exchange of farmland development rights (see H.R. 658), H1417 [14MR]

———make permanent the 15-year depreciation recovery period for restaurant property improvements and extend to new restaurant construction (see H.R. 920), H848 [1MR]

———modify the alternative minimum tax on individuals by permitting the deduction for State and local taxes and adjust exemption amounts for inflation (see H.R. 703), H720 [16FE]

———modify the rehabilitation credit and the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 659), H1847 [6AP] (see H.R. 3159), H5600 [30JN]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 1736), H5741 [12JY]

———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), H11220 [7DE]

———provide a credit for the transportation of food for charitable purposes (see H.R. 1954), H3199 [11MY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 1549), H4143 [26MY]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 3908), H8644 [29SE]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1131), H3695 [19MY]

———treatment of certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2989), H4801 [20JN]

Taylor, Charles: call on Nigeria to transfer custody to the Special Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law (see H. Con. Res. 127), H1895 [12AP]

Telecommunications: protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (see H.R. 1139), H2738 [28AP]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 896), H1025 [8MR]

Terrorism: mint coins to commemorate victims of the attack at the Pentagon and use proceeds from the sale of such coins to fund construction of a commemorative memorial (see H.R. 1047), H940 [2MR]

Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 3427), H8810 [7OC]

Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 2526), H3768 [23MY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 972), H795 [17FE]

Uzbekistan: urge protection of rights, observance of treaty obligations, and clarification of charges relative to arrest and detention of Sanjar Umarov (see H. Res. 545), H11328 [8DE]

Veterans: change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 968), H1779 [5AP]

———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), H1025 [8MR]

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

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 2076), H6432 [25JY]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 302), H193 [25JA]

Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 173), H9473 [1NO]

Vietnam: anniversary of fall to communist forces of North Vietnam (see H. Res. 228), H2472 [21AP]

———promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 3190), H5602 [30JN]

Virginia: designate additional National Forest System lands as wilderness, establish the Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas, and develop trail plans for wilderness and scenic areas (see H.R. 1975), H2735 [28AP]

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

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

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: authorize additional Federal contributions for maintaining and improving the transit system (see H.R. 3496), H7556 [28JY]

Wiesenthal, Simon: honor life and work and reaffirm commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance (see H. Con. Res. 248), H8514 [28SE]

William F. Clinger, Jr. Post Office Building, Warren, PA: designate (see H.R. 3549), H8735 [6OC]

Women: establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 1245), H1369 [10MR]

Zimbabwe: condemn government operation under which homes, businesses, religious structures, and other buildings were demolished in an attempt to restore order (see H. Res. 409), H7561 [28JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Business and industry: preserve mathematics- and science-based industries (see H.R. 1547), H1893 [12AP]

China, People's Republic of: condemn the system of forced labor prison camps used as a tool for supression (see H. Con. Res. 294), H10145 [9NO]

Foreign policy: advance democracy, individual freedom, religious freedom, and human rights globally, strengthen alliances, and increase funding for groups and individuals promoting democracy (see H.R. 1133), H983 [3MR]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 2862), H4400 [13JN]

Taxation: provide a credit to physicians who provide charity care (see H.R. 3614), H7561 [28JY]

Biographies

Clarke, Floyd I., E2107 [18OC]

Fields, Craig I., E2107 [18OC]

Hamilton, Lee H., E2108 [18OC]

Hamre, John J., E2108 [18OC]

John, Darwin A., E2108 [18OC]

Kallstrom, James, E2108 [18OC]

Kaminski, Paul G., E2108 [18OC]

Markowitz, Joseph, E2108 [18OC]

Money, Arthur L., E2107 [18OC]

Robb, Charles S., E2108 [18OC]

Thornburgh, Richard, E2108 [18OC]

Wilson, James Q., E2108 [18OC]

Conference reports

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2862), H9713-H9811 [7NO]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H1675 [17MR], H3059 [9MY], H5597 [30JN], H7809 [8SE], H10152 [10NO], H10159 [14NO], H12286 [18DE], H13177 [22DE]

Letters

Anniversary of People's Republic of China assault on Roman Catholic Church in Shanghai: Joseph Kung, Cardinal Kung Foundation, E1859 [15SE]

China National Offshore Oil Corp., takeover of Unocal Corp.: by, E1506 [15JY]

Condemn attacks against civilians in the Darfur region of Sudan: by, E201 [9FE]

Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards: several Representatives, H8777 [7OC]

Federal access to library, bookseller, and other personal records for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes: William E. Moschella, Dept. of Justice, H4535 [15JN]

House of Representatives authority of officials during adjournment: Speaker Hastert, H7583 [29JY], H11026 [18NO]

Impact of gambling on society: Guy C. Clark, National Coalition Against Gambling Expansion, E1375 [28JN]

Research and development funding: by, H3045 [5MY]

Tribal casino moratorium: by, E1474 [13JY]

Tsunami readiness: Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr., NOAA, E2472 [7DE]

U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in the People's Republic of China: Colin L. Powell, Dept. of State, H4597-H4599 [16JN]

Lists

Armed Forces members from Virginia killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, E1223 [14JN]

National Commission on Terrorism members, H8332 [22SE]

Memorandums

Presidential Authority With Repsect to Indian Gaming: M. Maureen Murphy, Congressional Research Service, E1475 [13JY]

Motions

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), H4605 [16JN]

Papers

FBI Transformation: Committee on Appropriations (House) Subcommittee on Science, Depts. of State, Justice, and Commerce, and Related Agencies, E1423 [1JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3059 [9MY], H10159 [14NO]

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), H1446, H1482, H1490, H1494 [15MR]

———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, H3010 [5MY]

Armed Forces: ensure that Reserve components are able to maintain adequate retention and recruitment levels by protecting the financial security of the families of activated members, H1494 [15MR]

ATF: Violent Crime Impact Team assignment to Laredo, TX, H4434 [14JN]

Biggs, Allison: College of William and Mary Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowship recipient, E2543 [15DE]

Black History Month: observance, E234 [15FE]

Brokaw, Tom: Association of the U.S. Army George Catlett Marshall Medal recipient, E2249 [3NO]

Budget: increase research and development funding, H3045 [5MY]

Business and industry: preserve mathematics- and science-based industries (H.R. 1547), E660 [15AP]

Children and youth: examine the correlation between video games and aggressive behavior, E2094 [17OC]

———provide for programs and activities on the prevention of underage drinking (H.R. 864), E258 [16FE]

China, People's Republic of: anniversary of assault on Roman Catholic Church in Shanghai, E1859 [15SE]

———condemn the system of forced labor prison camps used as a tool for supression (H. Con. Res. 294), H11628 [14DE]

China National Offshore Oil Corp.: takeover of Unocal Corp., E1506 [15JY]

Crime: increase sentencing for violent crimes or drug trafficking offenses committed by illegal aliens, H3151 [11MY]

———prevent identity fraud, H4472 [14JN]

———provide grants to States to improve sex offender registries, H4445 [14JN]

———reduce violent gang crime and protect law-abiding citizens and communities from violent criminals (H.R. 1279), H3137, H3151 [11MY]

Cuba: extradition to U.S. of William Morales and certain other individuals, H4509 [15JN]

———lift travel restrictions, H4515 [15JN]

———prohibit funding to enforce certain restrictions on the sending of gift parcels, H4518 [15JN]

Dept. of Commerce: security fence construction for laboratories' campus in Boulder, CO, H4434 [14JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2863), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 74), H13181 [22DE]

Dept. of Justice: child abuse training programs for judicial personnel and practioners funding through reductions in Justice Assistance Grant Program funding, H4461 [14JN]

———Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding through reductions in FBI and DEA funding, H4456, H4457 [14JN]

———Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding through reductions in NSF funding, H4496 [15JN]

———Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding to combat methamphetamine abuse, H4495 [15JN]

———DEA and Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding through reductions in Bureau of the Census funding, H4459 [14JN]

———ex-offender reentry programs funding, H4448 [14JN]

———Justice Assistance Grant Program and Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding through reductions in NASA funding, H4439 [14JN]

———Justice Assistance Grant Program funding, H4443, H4445 [14JN]

———Justice Assistance Grant Program funding through reductions in LSC funding, H4462 [14JN]

———prohibit funding for programs that would facilitate the issuance of affirmances by single members of the Board of Immigration Appeals, H4534 [15JN]

———prohibit funding to prevent implementation of State laws relative to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, H4524 [15JN]

———State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding through reductions in NOAA funding, H4463 [14JN]

———U.S. Attorneys human smuggling prosecution funding, H4446 [14JN]

Dept. of State: American Corners Program funding, H4433 [14JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H5986 [19JY]

Drugs: reduce foreign shipments of pseudoephedrine used in the production of methamphetamine, H4437 [14JN]

EEOC: prohibit funding for closure or consolidation, H4531, H4532 [15JN]

E-Government Act: funding, H4530 [15JN]

Embassies: security, construction, and maintenance funding, H1482 [15MR]

FBI: entertainment office funding, H4459 [14JN]

———expansion of Director's Science and Technology Board, E2107 [18OC]

———prohibit funding to issue national security letters to obtain health insurance records, H4544 [15JN]

Foreign countries: report on trip to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Qatar, H8329-H8332 [22SE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: limit Federal access to library, bookseller, and other personal records for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes, H4535, H4536 [15JN]

FTC: conduct an inquiry into the retail price of gasoline, H9493 [2NO]

———investigate publication of video game ``Grand Theft Auto—San Andreas'' to determine whether publisher intentionally deceived the Entertainment Software Ratings Board to avoid an adults-only rating (H. Res. 376), H6404 [25JY]

Gambling: impact on society, H5644 [12JY], E1374 [28JN], E1690 [29JY]

———place moratorium on tribal casinos, E1474 [13JY]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H8329 [22SE]

Justin W. Williams U.S. Attorney's Building, Alexandria, VA: designate (H.R. 1463), H1903 [13AP]

Law enforcement: increase evidentiary standard required to convict a person for a drug offense and require screening of law enforcement officers or others acting under color of law participating in drug task forces, H4590, H4591 [16JN]

Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act: authorize additional projects and activities, H10072 [9NO]

Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and encourage use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles, H8776 [7OC]

NASA: International Space Station and space shuttle safety assessment reports funding, H4549 [15JN]

———prohibit funding for artist-in-residence program, H4530 [15JN]

Nigeria: allocation of foreign aid, H1490 [15MR]

NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, and mitigation program, E2472 [7DE]

———Coastal Zone Management Account funding through reductions in Bureau of Industry and Security funding, H4502 [15JN]

———ocean programs and fisheries management funding, H4434 [14JN]

———prohibit funding to process or approve competition for services provided by the National Logistics Support Center in Kansas City, MO, H4586, H4587 [16JN]

NSF: Math and Science Partnership Program funding, H4433 [14JN]

Peace Corps Week: observance, E379 [8MR]

Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. and provide reliable and affordable energy (H.R. 3893), H8776 [7OC]

Point of order, H4438 [14JN], H4509, H4525 [15JN]

SBA: direct and guaranteed loan programs funding, H4431 [14JN]

———loan programs funding, H9493, H9494, H9496 [2NO]

———New Market Venture Capital Program funding through reductions in SBA salary and expense account funding, H4511 [15JN]

———7(a) guaranteed loan program funding, H4449, H4450, H4452, H4453 [14JN]

Science: improve U.S. competitiveness in science, research, technology, and innovation, E1595 [25JY]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H4582 [16JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2862), H4415, H4431, H4433, H4434, H4437, H4439, H4443, H4445, H4446, H4448, H4449, H4450, H4452, H4453, H4456, H4457, H4459, H4461, H4462, H4463, H4472, H4473 [14JN], H4495, H4496, H4501, H4502, H4503, H4505, H4506, H4507, H4509, H4511, H4515, H4518, H4519, H4524, H4530, H4531, H4532, H4534, H4535, H4536, H4544, H4548, H4549 [15JN], H4581, H4582, H4586, H4587, H4590, H4591, H4593, H4596, H4597 [16JN], H9492 [2NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2862), conference report, H10065, H10068, H10072 [9NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2862), motion to instruct conferees, H9493, H9494, H9496 [2NO]

Sioux City, IA: Federal Law Enforcement Training Center funding, H4549 [15JN]

Sudan: condemn attacks against civilians in the Darfur region, E201 [9FE]

———hiring of U.S. lobbyist, E2097 [17OC], E2186 [27OC]

———provide assistance for the crisis in the Darfur region and for the implementation of a comprehensive peace plan, H222 [26JA]

Taxation: provide a credit to physicians who provide charity care (H.R. 3614), E1693 [29JY]

———provide incentives for Hurricane Katrina recovery in the Gulf Opportunity Zone, H9335 [27OC]

———provide tax benefits for the Gulf Opportunity Zone and certain areas affected by Hurricanes Rita and Wilma (H.R. 4440), H11162 [7DE]

———treatment of casinos affected by Hurricane Katrina, H8253 [22SE], H8650 [6OC]

Taylor, Charles: call on Nigeria to transfer custody to the Special Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law (H. Con. Res. 127), H2764 [3MY]

Tibetan Uprising Day: observance, E412 [10MR]

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: designate (H.R. 548), H364, H366 [8FE]

U.N.: limit U.S. share of assessments for the regular budget, H4505, H4506, H4507 [15JN]

———prohibit funding for payment of U.S. contributions to U.N. or any affiliated agency, H4581 [16JN]

———prohibit funding for U.N. Headquarters Building renovation project, H4548 [15JN]

———prohibit U.S. contributions relative to U.N. proposals to impose taxes or fees on U.S. citizens, H4519 [15JN]

———U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund, H4593, H4596, H4597 [16JN]

U.S. Marshals Service: funding, H4503 [15JN]

Venezuela: democracy efforts, H4530 [15JN]

Veterans Day: observance, E2411 [18NO]

Votes: position on missed, H5300 [28JN]

Warren County, VA: implosion of American Viscose (Avtex) Building, E1966 [28SE]

Warrenton (VA) Fauquier Times-Democrat: anniversary, E2345 [15NO]

Yahoo! Inc.: condemn decision granting the Government of the People's Republic of China access to personal e-mail accounts, E2105 [18OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H188 [25JA], H3050 [5MY], H6202 [20JY], H9358 [27OC]

Reports

Violence in Video Games—A Review of the Empirical Literature: Jessica M. Nicoll and Kevin M. Kieffer, American Psychological Association, E2094-E2096 [17OC]

Reports filed

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2862) (H. Rept. 109-272), H9961 [7NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2862) (H. Rept. 109-118), H4400 [13JN]

Statements

Committee on Appropriations (House) Subcommittee on Science, Depts. of State, Justice, and Commerce, and Related Agencies Role in FBI Transformation: by, E1422 [1JY]

World Food Aid: Tony P. Hall, U.N. World Food Programme, E1592 [25JY]

Tables

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2862), H4418-H4427 [14JN]

———conference report, E2347-E2355 [15NO]

Texts of

H.R. 1547, Math and Science Incentive Act, E660 [15AP]

H.R. 3614, Charity Care for the Uninsured Act, E1693 [29JY]

Tributes

Douglass, Frederick, E234 [15FE]

Fowler, Tillie K., H1016 [8MR]

Fye, Melissa, E1545 [20JY]

Jenkins, Jim, E1545 [20JY]

Machado, Maria Corina, H4530 [15JN]

Mess, Walter L., E175 [8FE]

Meurlin, Keith W., E472 [17MR]

Nichols, Edward E., E2541 [15DE]

Rozelle, David, E501 [17MR]

Starling, Walt, E64 [25JA]