BURTON, DAN (a Representative from Indiana)

Amendments

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H5964 [18JY], H6042, H6068 [19JY]

Appointments

North Atlantic Assembly, H575 [10FE]

Articles and editorials

'91 Memo Warned of Mercury in Shots, Myron Levin, Los Angeles (CA) Times, H482 [9FE]

Back on Track, Robert L. Downen, E770 [26AP]

Deadly Immunity, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Rolling Stone (publication), H5074-H5077 [23JN]

Jerusalem Cloakroom #178—The Impact of Disengagement of U.S. Interests, Yoram Ettinger, E1292 [20JN]

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), H8919 [18OC]

Agriculture: provide producers on a farm with greater flexibility in selecting the crops to be planted on the base acres of the farm (see H.R. 2045), H3114 [10MY]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments (see H. Res. 523), H9426 [28OC] (see H. Res. 601), H11881 [15DE]

Air Force: tribute to members killed in 1996 terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers U.S. military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (see H. Con. Res. 188), H5100 [23JN]

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

America's Blood Centers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 220), H2551 [26AP]

Annan, Kofi: call for resignation as U.N. Secretary General (see H. Res. 277), H3261 [12MY]

Anti-Slavery Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 90), H587 [14FE]

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

———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), H6327 [21JY]

———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), H3436 [17MY]

———provide leave for members in connection with adoptions of children (see H.R. 1373), H3769 [23MY]

———provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 923), H2738 [28AP]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 783), H583 [10FE]

Asia: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia (see H. Res. 492), H8846 [17OC]

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 550), H10157 [10NO]

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), 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), H2646 [27AP]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 685), H521 [9FE]

Bicycles: support a national bike month and express appreciation of cyclists and others for promoting bicycle safety and the benefits of cycling (see H. Con. Res. 145), H3114 [10MY]

Bolton, John R.: tribute (see H. Res. 260), H2978 [4MY]

Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts: support activities (see H.R. 1337), H9556 [2NO]

Braille, Louis: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2872), H7613 [29JY]

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

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

———reform Federal budget procedures, impose spending safeguards, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, and account for accurate Government agency costs (see H.R. 2290), H3197 [11MY]

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

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), H11880 [15DE]

Caribbean-American Heritage Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 71), H1970 [13AP]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (see H.R. 3189), H8919 [18OC]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 237), H7862 [13SE]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 3011), H4895 [21JN]

———improve the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Program (see H.R. 1355), H2551 [26AP] (see H.R. 2423), H3554 [18MY]

———promote improvement of information on, and protections against, child sexual abuse (see H.R. 3582), H7559 [28JY]

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

———revise the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Program (see H.R. 1505), H2551 [26AP]

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), H2103 [14AP]

———authorize measures to deter arms transfers by foreign countries to the People's Republic of China (see H.R. 3100), H5434 (see H.R. 3100), H5478 [29JN]

———clarify actionability of exchange-rate manipulation under countervailing duty provisions and product-specific safeguard mechanisms of U.S. trade laws (see H.R. 1498), H3113 [10MY]

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

———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]

China, Republic of: oppose People's Republic of China anti-secession law (see H. Con. Res. 98), H1509 [15MR]

———oppose proposed People's Republic of China anti-secession law (see H. Con. Res. 70), H1265 [9MR]

———resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 69), H1897 [12AP]

Christmas Day: protect symbols and traditions (see H. Res. 579), H11221 [7DE]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 698), H521 [9FE]

Civil liberties: support the national motto (see H. Con. Res. 302), H10910 [17NO]

Clean Air Act: reduce the proliferation of boutique fuels (see H.R. 1493), H2739 [28AP]

———require all gasoline sold for use in motor vehicles to contain a certain percentage of renewable fuel (see H.R. 4357), H11110 [6DE]

Collective bargaining: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see H.R. 239), H6381 [22JY]

Colleges and universities: disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see H.R. 2637), H4073 [25MY]

Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish (see H.R. 2470), H8388 [27SE]

Community development: establish a National Enterprise Zone system to promote prosperity in economically depressed areas (see H.R. 2182), H9047 [24OC]

Computers: develop and deploy technologies to defeat Internet jamming (see H.R. 2216), H12050 [16DE]

Congress: allow vote to reverse Supreme Court decisions on the constitutionality of legislation enacted by Congress (see H.R. 3073), H5362 [28JN]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 4008), H8986 [19OC]

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

———limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 1100), H982 [3MR]

———modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1689), H2148 [19AP]

———provide protections of habeas corpus for certain incapacitated individuals whose life is in jeopardy (see H.R. 1151), H1372 [10MR]

CPSC: issue regulations mandating child-resistant closures on all portable gasoline containers (see H.R. 4023), H8986 [19OC]

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), H6328 [21JY]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 748), H581 [10FE]

———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see H.R. 817), H4143 [26MY]

———strengthen sentencing for sex offenders (see H.R. 2942), H5435 (see H.R. 2942), H5480 [29JN]

Cuba: anniversary of human rights crackdown (see H. Con. Res. 81), H941 [2MR]

———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), H6650 [26JY]

———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), H1846 [6AP]

Dept. of Education: conduct a study of the dropout rate of Native Americans and students who reside in American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam (see H.R. 158), H4296 [8JN]

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), H4141 [26MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 457), H413 [8FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: construct a fence along the southern border of the U.S. (see H.R. 4083), H10910 [17NO]

Dept. of HUD: facilitate the cleanup and economic redevelopment of brownfields (see H.R. 280), H3696 [19MY]

Dept. of Justice: establish a national sex offender registration database (see H.R. 95), H3262 [12MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency (see H.R. 2208), H3769 [23MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: award a percentage of procurement contracts to small business concerns owned by veterans (see H.R. 3082), H5361 [28JN]

———establish an Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events (see H.R. 4339), H10501 [16NO]

———provide Chief Information Officer authority over resources, budget, and personnel related to the support function of information technology (see H.R. 4061), H8846 [17OC]

Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 1973), H3199 [11MY]

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), H985 [3MR]

———express sympathy and pledge support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (see H. Res. 12), H79 [4JA]

———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), H10146 [9NO]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of genetic information relative to insurance and employment (see H.R. 1227), H1510 [15MR]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 312), H193 [25JA]

———extend preventive-health and research programs for prostate cancer (see H.R. 2945), H5604 [30JN]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 42), H9473 [1NO]

———support efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness (see H. Res. 323), H4723 [17JN]

———support goal of eliminating suffering and death due to cancer (see H. Con. Res. 210), H7566 [28JY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 1288), H2739 [28AP]

Drugs: eliminate safe-harbor exception for certain packaged pseudoephedrine products used in manufacturing methamphetamine (see H.R. 1446), H1694 [17MR]

———provide an increased penalty for endangering a child while illegally manufacturing a controlled substance (see H.R. 1616), H1969 [13AP]

———provide grants to States to combat methamphetamine abuse (see H.R. 313), H413 [8FE]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 13), H412 [8FE] (see H.R. 314), H1025 [8MR] (see H.R. 3889), H8341 [22SE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make permanent enhanced educational savings provisions for qualified tuition programs (see H.R. 2386), H7565 [28JY]

———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), H2472 [21AP]

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

———increase amount of loans repayable for Selected Reserve officers who possess qualifications, or are being trained, in health professions needed to meet wartime combat medical skill shortages (see H.R. 3417), H6431 [25JY]

Egypt: call for judicial supervision and international monitoring of parliamentary elections, divestiture of governmental holdings in the media, and allow peaceful political activities (see H. Con. Res. 284), H9696 [4NO]

———express concern regarding arrest of Ayman Nour and support for continued progress toward democracy (see H. Con. Res. 82), H1026 [8MR]

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), H845 [1MR]

Ethiopia: urge holding of orderly, peaceful, and free and fair national elections and authorize assistance for election-related activities (see H.R. 935), H1696 [17MR]

European Union: urge addition of Hezbollah (terrorist organization) to list of terrorist organizations (see H. Res. 101), H1265 [9MR]

———urge continuance of embargo on arms sales to the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 43), H196 [25JA]

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

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

Federal employees: provide a real estate stock index investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 1578), H2649 [27AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: reduce human exposure to mercury through vaccines (see H.R. 881), H1025 [8MR]

———regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (see H.R. 371), H2150 [19AP]

FEMA: permit access to databases to comply with sex offender registry and notification laws (see H.R. 4381), H11110 [6DE]

———require reimbursement of any amounts borrowed for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 4453), H11219 [7DE]

Filipino Americans: recognize centennial of immigration and acknowledge contributions to society (see H. Con. Res. 218), H6650 [26JY]

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), H3259 [12MY]

———enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities (see H.R. 2061), H3894 [24MY]

———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), H286 [1FE]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 1243), H1369 [10MR]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 800), H2978 [4MY]

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

Firefighters: recognize and honor contributions throughout U.S. history (see H. Res. 188), H1778 [5AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 10), H2739 [28AP]

Foreign aid: ensure protection of beneficiaries of U.S. humanitarian assistance (see H.R. 912), H848 [1MR]

———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (see H.R. 4558), H11879 [15DE]

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), H3695 [19MY]

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), H7673 [6SE]

Grant W. Green Post Office Building, Knox, IN: designate (see H.R. 3770), H7948 [14SE]

Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations (see H.R. 1595), H1968 [13AP]

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 250), H8387 [27SE]

Hazardous substances: phase-out use of mercury in dental fillings (see H.R. 4011), H8734 [6OC]

———reduce quantity of mercury in the environment (see H.R. 2391), H3434 [17MY]

Health: ensure the continued commercial availability of respirators and establish rules governing product liability actions against manufacturers and sellers of respirators (see H.R. 2357), H4297 [8JN]

———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), H1847 [6AP]

———provide access to telehealth services in the home (see H.R. 3588), H8514 [28SE]

———provide for collection and maintenance of human cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and research and authorize the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program (see H.R. 2520), H3767 [23MY]

———require the FDA to disclose benefits of foods and dietary supplements and ensure the FTC bears the burden of proof in false advertising cases involving dietary supplements (see H.R. 4282), H10145 [9NO]

Health care professionals: authorize capitation grants to increase the number of nursing faculty and students (see H.R. 3569), H7559 [28JY]

Help America Vote Act: require voting systems to provide a verifiable paper record of each vote cast and ensure the security of electronic data (see H.R. 278), H287 [1FE]

Higher Education Act: enhance international education programs (see H.R. 509), H1896 [12AP]

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]

Homeless: establish a grant program to provide supportive services in permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals (see H.R. 1471), H5362 [28JN]

House Democracy Assistance Commission: establish (see H. Res. 135), H1026 [8MR]

Human rights: condemn honor killings (see H. Con. Res. 296), H11036 [18NO]

———support the drafting and adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the U.N. General Assembly (see H. Con. Res. 134), H4985 [22JN]

Immigration: assist certain sheriffs' offices to provide a second line of defense in border areas, conduct law enforcement operations along the southern U.S. border, and prevent lawlessness in border areas (see H.R. 4360), H10908 [17NO]

———enforce employment restrictions on unauthorized aliens through the use of improved Social Security cards and an Employment Eligibility Database (see H.R. 98), H3055 [5MY]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 3137), H5599 [30JN]

———improve sharing of information and enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 3776), H8342 [22SE]

———make inadmissable individuals who law enforcement knows, or has reasonable grounds to believe, seek entry to the U.S. to participate in illegal activities with criminal gangs (see H.R. 2933), H4654 [16JN]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign-issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 925), H11109 [6DE]

———provide for true enforcement and border security (see H.R. 4313), H11036 [18NO]

———reduce number of visa overstays and ensure that illegal aliens are apprehended, detained, and removed as rapidly as possible (see H.R. 4079), H8985 [19OC]

———reform (see H.R. 3938), H8919 [18OC]

———remove discretion of Dept. of Homeland Security relative to expedited removal and prohibit issuance of residential mortgages to illegal aliens (see H.R. 4032), H9277 [26OC]

———strengthen enforcement of immigration laws and enhance border security (see H.R. 4437), H11221 [7DE]

Immigration and Nationality Act: increase the period of authorized stay under the Guam visa waiver program to be the same as the period of authorized stay under the U.S. visa waiver program (see H.R. 4147), H9275 [26OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: enhance educational services for persons with autism spectrum disorders and expand loan forgiveness for teachers of autistic children (see H.R. 4059), H8846 [17OC]

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), H8247 [21SE]

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), H2549 [26AP]

———provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 2355), H5915 [14JY]

———recognize the need to move the Nation's current health care delivery system toward a defined contribution system (see H. Res. 215), H2739 [28AP]

International relations: recognize bilateral peace efforts of Pakistan and India (see H. Res. 225), H2472 [21AP] (see H. Res. 272), H3198 [11MY]

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers: provide for continued oversight of the Internet domain name system and ensure physical location within the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 268), H9103 [25OC]

Investments: provide for enhanced retirement security in the form of an Individual Social Security Investment Program (see H.R. 530), H349 [2FE]

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

———provide for payment of certain claims against Iranian Government (see H.R. 3358), H6204 [20JY]

Iraq: commend people for holding a successful referendum on a new constitution (see H. Res. 504), H9642 [3NO]

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

Irish American Cultural Institute: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3638), H8102 [19SE]

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

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), H3436 [17MY]

———recognition of Jerusalem as capital (see H.R. 588), H6936 [27JY]

———support accession to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 38), H287 [1FE]

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

Jordan: condemn terrorist attacks in Amman (see H. Res. 546), H10156 [10NO]

Karzai, Hamid: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 153), H3331 [16MY]

Klebnikov, Paul: condemn murder of U.S. journalist in Russia and the murder of other members of the media (see H. Res. 499), H9963 [7NO]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn abductions and continued captivity of citizens of the Republic of Korea and Japan as acts of terrorism and gross violations of human rights (see H. Con. Res. 168), H4803 [20JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 500), H2648 [27AP]

———require labor organizations to guarantee members the opportunity to vote on contracts prior to work stoppage (see H.R. 1748), H2469 [21AP]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: enhance the notification of democratic rights of union members (see H.R. 1073, 1074), H980 [3MR]

———provide for civil monetary penalties in certain cases (see H.R. 1075), H981 [3MR]

Law enforcement: make improvements to the national sex offender registration program (see H.R. 3132), H5915 [14JY] (see H.R. 3860), H8644 [29SE]

———provide for research on and standards for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratories (see H.R. 798), H1510 [15MR]

———provide grants to State and local governments to assess the effectiveness of sexual predator electronic monitoring programs (see H.R. 3407), H6380 [22JY]

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

Lebanon: urge withdrawal of all Syrian troops, support free and fair democratic elections, and develop democratic institutions to foster sovereign democratic rule (see H. Res. 273), H3198 [11MY]

Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 181), H4722 [17JN]

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]

Malcolm Melville (Mac) Lawrence Post Office, Francesville, IN: designate (see H.R. 4346), H11036 [18NO]

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Res. 17), H236 [26JA]

Medicaid: provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1426), H4297 [8JN]

———require drug utilization review programs to deny coverage of erectile dysfunction drugs for individuals registered (or required to be registered) as sex offenders (see H.R. 2648), H4188 [7JN]

Medicare: contain costs of prescription drug program (see H.R. 918), H793 [17FE]

———improve benefits for beneficiaries with kidney disease (see H.R. 1298), H8089 [15SE]

———permit the Dept. of HHS to enter into direct negotiations to promote the best prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 376), H233 [26JA]

Mental health: increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research and improved treatment, and improve training for health care professionals (see H. Res. 158), H1509 [15MR]

———prohibit use of Federal funds for any universal or mandatory mental health screening program (see H.R. 181), H3435 [17MY]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (see H.R. 1790), H2471 [21AP]

Merchant marine industry: provide a monthly monetary benefit to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H5801 [13JY]

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]

Middle East: commend democratization and political and economic liberalization of certain countries (see H. Res. 37), H1372 [10MR]

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

———prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority and for programs, projects, and activities in the West Bank and Gaza (see H.R. 1143), H1023 [8MR]

———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]

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), H3114 [10MY]

National Campus Safety Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 15), H7566 [28JY]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 209), H5914 [14JY]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 2088), H2976 [4MY]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 3005), H5915 [14JY]

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), H9044 [20OC]

———provide funding for the study and prevention of breast cancer in younger women (see H.R. 987), H2106 [18AP]

National Labor Relations Act: ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the NLRB (see H.R. 874), H791 [17FE]

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

National Methamphetamine Prevention Week: establish (see H. Res. 556), H10502 [16NO]

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

National Review (publication): anniversary (see H. Res. 551), H10157 [10NO]

National Safe Boating Week: recognize the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the National Safe Boating Council for promotion efforts (see H. Res. 243), H3199 [11MY]

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), H235 [26JA]

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]

Northern Mariana Islands: convey certain submerged lands (see H.R. 4255), H10038 [8NO]

———provide for a nonvoting delegate to the House of Representatives (see H.R. 873), H791 [17FE]

OAS: authorize appropriations for voluntary contributions to establish a Center for Caribbean Basin Trade and a skills-based training program for Caribbean Basin countries (see H.R. 1213), H1368 [10MR]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: ensure that the People's Republic of China complies with its obligations to protect intellectual property rights (see H. Con. Res. 303), H10909 [17NO]

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. 4318), H11880 [15DE]

Palestinians: provide that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority (see H. Res. 575), H11111 [6DE]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 892), H792 [17FE]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 276), H3769 [23MY]

Pharmaceuticals: importation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 328), H194 [25JA]

Pledge of Allegiance: district court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 453), H8644 [29SE]

PLO: make unlawful the establishment or maintenance of an office in the U.S. (see H.R. 2036), H2737 [28AP]

Poland: anniversary of workers' strike which led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union (see H. Res. 328), H4803 [20JN]

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]

———repeal limits on contributions and party campaign expenditures, restore certain rights to exempt organizations, and allow State and local parties to make expenditures using nonfederal funds (see H.R. 1316), H4656 [16JN]

———terminate system of public financing of Presidential elections (see H.R. 3960), H9103 [25OC]

Postal Service: reform postal laws (see H.R. 22), H1778 [5AP]

Power resources: expand production and use of renewable fuel and increase energy independence (see H.R. 1608), H2151 [19AP] (see H.R. 3081), H5361 [28JN]

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

Rabin, Yitzhak: tribute (see H. Res. 535), H10227 [15NO]

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

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), H7815 [8SE]

———protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H.R. 4128), H9426 [28OC]

Red Ribbon Week: support goals (see H. Res. 485), H8734 [6OC]

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

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), H8919 [18OC]

Romania: improve standard of care of children, resolve pending intercountry adoption cases, and remove barriers to the adoption of orphaned and abandoned children (see H. Res. 578), H11035 [18NO]

Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the U.S: designate (see H.R. 2112), H9044 [20OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 389), H2738 [28AP]

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]

———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), H6108 [19JY]

———protect intellectual property rights (see H. Con. Res. 230), H7950 [14SE]

———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, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: allow Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama to designate the projects for which certain highway and transit funds may be obligated (see H.R. 3869), H8340 [22SE]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (see H.R. 1953), H8809 [7OC]

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]

———support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 275), H9275 [26OC]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 1357), H1847 [6AP]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 525), H798 [17FE]

Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Americas: establish (see H.R. 953), H794 [17FE]

Social Security: dedicate surpluses to personal accounts that can only be used to pay Social Security benefits (see H.R. 3304), H5963 [18JY]

———express concern relative to pending bankruptcy and call for reform (see H. Res. 168), H2881 [3MY]

Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 68), H353 [2FE]

Spain: express condolences to families of individuals killed and sympathy to individuals injured on anniversary of terrorist bombing attacks in Madrid (see H. Res. 99), H1026 [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), H5603 [30JN]

States: authorize organization and service of a militia to help prevent individuals from unlawfully crossing an international border and entering the U.S. anywhere other than a port of entry (see H.R. 3622), H7612 [29JY]

———revise laws and regulations to enable individuals and small businesses to obtain health insurance through the combination of a health savings account and a high-deductible health plan (see H. Res. 371), H6432 [25JY]

Stewart, Tony: tribute (see H. Res. 587), H11109 [6DE]

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), H6205 [20JY]

Syria: end occupation of Lebanon (see H. Con. Res. 32), H631 [15FE]

———human rights and civil liberties violations (see H. Con. Res. 18), H236 [26JA]

———strengthen sanctions, establish a program to support a transition to a democratically elected Government, and restore sovereignty and democratic rule in Lebanon (see H.R. 1141), H9426 [28OC]

Taxation: allow a credit to holders of qualified bonds issued to finance certain energy projects (see H.R. 2794), H5362 [28JN]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 3098), H10910 [17NO]

———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), H2648 [27AP]

———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]

———allow full deduction of medical costs, not compensated by insurance or otherwise, for residents in Hurricane Katrina disaster area (see H.R. 4034), H9044 [20OC]

———allow individuals a credit against income tax to offset the high cost of gasoline and diesel fuel prices (see H.R. 3828), H8342 [22SE]

———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]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 2968), H4721 [17JN]

———allow seniors with Social Security and pension income to file income tax form 1040S without regard to amount of interest or taxable income (see H.R. 1581), H1895 [12AP]

———clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 3095), H6107 [19JY]

———constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 16), H1780 [5AP]

———deny deductions for direct-to-consumer advertisements of prescription drugs (see H.R. 575), H2880 [3MY]

———establish a commission on tax reform (see H.R. 41), H72 [4JA]

———extend deduction for increased expensing for small business (see H.R. 1678), H5176 [24JN]

———increase and expand expensing for property in hurricane disaster areas (see H.R. 3868), H8514 [28SE]

———make individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends permanent (see H.R. 809), H1025 [8MR]

———modify small refiner exception to the oil depletion deduction (see H.R. 1114), H1780 [5AP]

———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]

———permit military death gratuities to be contributed to certain tax-favored accounts (see H.R. 3478), H7815 [8SE]

———permit one-time, tax-free distributions from retirement plans to fund health savings accounts (see H.R. 2063), H4143 [26MY]

———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 a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 1549), H8919 [18OC]

———provide a nonrefundable personal credit to individuals who donate certain life-saving organs (see H.R. 2474), H4656 [16JN]

———provide a religious exemption from providing identifying numbers for dependents to claim certain credits and deductions on a tax return (see H.R. 3410), H6380 [22JY]

———provide an exclusion for gain from the sale of farmland to encourage the continued use of property for farming (see H.R. 2034), H3262 [12MY]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1548), H8342 [22SE]

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

———reduce rates on distilled spirits (see H.R. 1791), H2471 [21AP]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 1186), H2880 [3MY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 64), H73 [4JA]

———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 1898), H2646 [27AP]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H8643 [29SE]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 1517), H4297 [8JN]

———repeal withholding of income and Social Security taxes (see H.R. 3409), H6380 [22JY]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1306), H5604 [30JN]

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

———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 66), H73 [4JA]

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), H2151 [19AP]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 972), H1025 [8MR]

Transportation Security Administration: prohibit removal of any item from the current list of items prohibited from being carried aboard a passenger aircraft (see H.R. 4452), H11328 [8DE]

Turkey: commend for assuming the leadership of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan and its contribution to the war on terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 65), H1622 [16MR]

U.N.: address anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 54), H354 [2FE] (see H. Res. 282), H3435 [17MY]

———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), H8163 [20SE]

———withhold funding if the U.N. abridges U.S. right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3436), H7566 [28JY]

———withhold U.S. contributions pending certification of U.N. cooperation in investigation of Oil-for-Food Program (see H.R. 1092), H981 [3MR]

Ukraine: congratulate people for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election and Viktor Yushchenko on election as President (see H. Con. Res. 16), H138 [6JA]

———normal trade relations status (see H.R. 885), H1896 [12AP] (see H.R. 1053), H940 [2MR]

Uzbekistan: U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 187), H5252 [27JN]

———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: extend military commissary and exchange store privileges to disabled veterans and their dependents (see H.R. 4121), H9436 [31OC]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 302), H8388 [27SE] (see H.R. 4574), H12047 [16DE]

Veterans Day: encourage greater recognition (see H.R. 369), H9641 [3NO]

Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 173), H4142 [26MY]

Vietnam: encourage resolution of claims for confiscated real and personal property (see H. Res. 415), H7562 [28JY]

Wiesenthal, Simon: honor life and work and reaffirm commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance (see H. Con. Res. 248), H8249 [21SE]

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]

World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion and honor veterans of both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters (see H. Con. Res. 191), H5435 (see H. Con. Res. 191), H5480 [29JN]

———preserve historic confinement sites where Japanese Americans were detained (see H.R. 1492), H3113 [10MY]

———recognize the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and the Liberation of Western Bohemia (see H. Res. 195), H2395 [20AP]

———recognize the 60th anniversary of Victory in Japan (V-J) Day and the end of World War II in the Pacific (see H. Res. 360), H5740 [12JY]

Zhvania, Zurab: tribute (see H. Res. 108), H943 [2MR]

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

Asia: commend support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia (see H. Res. 561), H10909 [17NO]

Capitol Police: increase the mandatory retirement age (see H.R. 1335), H1620 [16MR]

———suspend temporarily the mandatory separation of members by reason of age or years of service (see H.R. 3979), H8732 [6OC]

China, Republic of: accord membership in the World Health Organization and other international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 154), H3435 [17MY]

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act: authorize appropriations to fully enforce and implement such Act and its amendments (see H.R. 2485), H3693 [19MY]

Disasters: mourn the loss of life caused by floods and mudslides in Central America and Mexico and provide assistance to affected people (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9362 [27OC]

Federal Bureau of Investigation Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 2333), H3260 [12MY]

Health: permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests (see H.R. 2792), H4295 [8JN]

Kosovo: anniversary of ethnic violence (see H. Res. 172), H1695 [17MR]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (see H.R. 1297), H1507 [15MR]

Nicaragua: support democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 252), H8387 [27SE]

Taxation: treatment of foods and supplements for dietary use, and medical foods as medical expenses (see H.R. 2486), H3693 [19MY]

Factsheets

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) Impact on Enforcement and Implementation of Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act: Office of U.S. Trade Representative, H6922 [27JY]

Letters

Pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability protection: by, H6983 [28JY]

Rescue of Charles Li: Yeong-Ching Foo, E1581 [22JY]

Lists

Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipients, E1335 [24JN]

Remarks

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9614 [3NO]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of massacre at Srebrenica (H. Res. 199), H5213 [27JN]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution, H9609 [3NO]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit, E1795 [8SE]

China, People's Republic of: human rights violations against religious minorities, E1581 [22JY]

China, Republic of: participation in WHO, E924 [10MY]

———visit of Nationalist Party leader to the People's Republic of China, E770 [26AP]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, E515 [20MR]

———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 (H. Res. 388), E1991 [29SE]

———treatment and condition of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, H4862 [21JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2863), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 639), H12228 [18DE]

Dept. of HHS: Office of Women's Health programs funding to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers, H5061 [23JN]

Dept. of State: Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding for Colombia, H5310 [28JN]

———Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding for Peru, H5291, H5292 [28JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H6042, H6044, H6068, H6069 [19JY], H6163 [20JY]

———conduct a cost-benefit analysis to determine how best to use security assistance funding to prevent illegal immigration from Ecuador, H6068, H6069 [19JY]

———transfer marine patrol aircraft to Colombia for drug interdiction operations in coastal waters, H6042, H6044 [19JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), H5061 [23JN]

Disasters: express sympathy and pledge support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (H. Res. 12), H39 [4JA]

Diseases: improve preparation for an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic, H9451 [1NO]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): impact on enforcement and implementation of Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, H6922 [27JY]

———implementation (H.R. 3045), H6904, H6922 [27JY]

———implementation (H.R. 3045), consideration (H. Res. 386), H6875 [27JY]

———ratification, H4789 [20JN]

El Salvador: commemorate lives and work of certain religious workers executed by members of the military in 1980 (H. Res. 458), H11612, H11613 [14DE]

Equatorial Guinea: commend support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, E41 [6JA]

European Union: urge continuance of embargo on arms sales to the People's Republic of China (H. Res. 57), E204 [9FE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3057), H5291, H5292, H5310 [28JN]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, E575 [7AP]

Health: improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H6983 [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 (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 385), H6867 [27JY]

———link between child vaccinations containing mercury and autism, H481 [9FE], H5074 [23JN], H9451 [1NO]

———provide liability protection to manufacturers of pandemic vaccines, H12228 [18DE]

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 (H. Res. 39), H170 [25JA]

Hurricanes: express gratitude to foreign individuals, organizations, and governments that have offered material assistance and other forms of support to those who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina (H. Res. 428), H7773 [8SE]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H9614 [3NO]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, H6163 [20JY]

———elections, H258 [1FE]

Macedonia: encourage resolution of dispute with Greece, E565 [7AP]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, E1292 [20JN]

Motion pictures: tribute to ``Autism Is a World'' documentary, E203 [9FE]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E284 [18FE]

National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc.: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1334 [24JN]

National Folic Acid Week: observance, E78 [25JA]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 444), H9712 [7NO]

National Security Agency: Presidential authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants, H12056 [17DE]

Newsweek (publication): retraction of news story siting mistreatment of POW at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba by desecrating the Koran, H4862 [21JN]

Nicaragua: support democracy efforts (H. Con. Res. 252), H11609, H11610, H11612 [14DE]

Parliamentary inquiry, H11265 [8DE]

Pharmaceuticals: pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability protection, H6867 [27JY], H6983 [28JY]

Postal Service: reform postal laws (H.R. 22), H6511 [26JY]

Reid, Richard C.: sentencing for attempted bombing of American Airlines Flight 63, H5778 [13JY]

Spina Bifida Association of America: tribute, E2038 [6OC]

Spina Bifida Awareness Month: observance, E2038 [6OC]

Stang, Dorothy: condemn killing of American nun in Brazil, E287 [18FE]

Tadic, Boris: commend Serbian President's attendance at commemoration of anniversary of massacre at Srebrenica, Bosnia, E1471 [12JY]

U.N.: protect U.S. Armed Forces and officials involved in U.N. peacekeeping operations from surrender to a foreign country, international tribunal, or International Criminal Court for prosecutions, H4637 [16JN]

———reform (H.R. 2745), H4637 [16JN]

———reform (H.R. 2745), consideration (H. Res. 319), H4612 [16JN]

Ukraine: congratulate people for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election and Viktor Yushchenko on election as President (H. Con. Res. 16), H149 [25JA]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), conference report, H12056 [17DE]

Votes: position on missed, H170 [25JA], H219 [26JA], H3288 [16MY], H3746 [23MY], H5218 [27JN], H8128 [20SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H188 [25JA]

Special order: granted, H280 [1FE], H408 [8FE], H626 [15FE], H842 [1MR], H1021 [8MR], H1504 [15MR], H1774 [5AP], H1891 [12AP], H2147 [19AP], H2547 [26AP], H2877 [3MY], H3110 [10MY], H3433 [17MY], H3765 [23MY], H4184 [7JN], H4398 [13JN], H4801 [20JN], H5634 [11JY], H5960 [18JY], H6428 [25JY], H7670 [6SE], H7857 [13SE], H8159 [20SE], H8337 [22SE], H8730 [6OC], H8842 [17OC], H8983 [19OC], H9099 [25OC], H9471 [1NO], H9960 [7NO], H10223 [15NO], H11101 [6DE], H11500 [13DE], H12041 [16DE]

Transcripts

Ruling by Judge William Young, U.S. District Court—Sentencing of Shoe Bomber Richard C. Reid, H5779 [13JY]

Tributes

Bambang Yudhoyono, H.E. Susilo, E1031 [20MY]

Djindjic, Zoran, E454 [16MR]

Guerra, Judy, E331 [2MR]

Keller, Jennie Mae Freeland, E2600 [17DE]

Laughter, Robert (Cy), E1393 [28JN]

Pescovitz, Ora and Mark, E2172 [25OC]