MENENDEZ, ROBERT (a Representative from New Jersey)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1815), H4021 [25MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2360), H3333 [16MY], H3379 [17MY]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2864), H5869 [14JY]

Amendments

House of Representatives: election of officers (H. Res. 1), H7 [4JA]

Appointments

Committee To Escort Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Into the House Chamber, H5966 [19JY]

Committee To Escort the President, H340 [2FE]

Committee To Escort the Speaker-Elect to the Chair, H3 [4JA]

Committee To Escort Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko Into the House Chamber, H1784 [6AP]

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see H.R. 3746), H7860 [13SE]

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (see H.J. Res. 66), H8389 [27SE]

Agriculture: encourage owners and operators of certain privately-held land to make their land available for access by the public under programs administered by States and tribal governments (see H.R. 1351), H3113 [10MY]

———ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 3931), H9472 [1NO]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments (see H. Res. 523), H9426 [28OC] (see H. Res. 601), H12051 [16DE]

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

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1630), H3056 [5MY]

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

———support and provide financial resources for conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations (see H.R. 1707), H9696 [4NO]

———treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife species under certain regulations governing illegal trade or possession of wildlife (see H.R. 1329), H8089 [15SE]

Appropriations: establish reporting requirements for funds made available for military operations or reconstruction efforts in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 871), H1896 [12AP]

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

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 567), H351 [2FE]

Armed Forces: 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), H1969 [13AP]

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

———increase death gratuity (see H.R. 292), H353 [2FE]

———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. 2874), H8810 [7OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 783), H720 [16FE]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 602), H4073 [25MY]

———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), H1779 [5AP]

Armenia: ensure U.S. foreign policy reflects understanding of issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in records relative to the Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 316), H4486 [14JN]

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

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

Aviation: make funds available for the Aviation Security Capital Fund and establish a Checkpoint Screening Security Fund (see H.R. 1818), H2548 [26AP]

Bankruptcy: provide relief relative to disaster-related debts incurred by victims of Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters (see H.R. 3697), H8644 [29SE]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 38), H8919 [18OC]

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

Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid: establish (see H.R. 985), H1779 [5AP]

Braille, Louis: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2872), H7743 [7SE]

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), H12168 [17DE]

Caribbean-American Heritage Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 71), H3769 [23MY]

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

Chavez, Cesar E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1365), H1691 [17MR]

———establish an honorary legal public holiday (see H. Res. 127), H1848 [6AP]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 12), H3114 [10MY]

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

Children and youth: establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (see H.R. 2000), H3331 [16MY]

———protect from Internet pornography and support law enforcement and other efforts to combat Internet and pornography-related crimes against children (see H.R. 3479), H6933 [27JY]

———provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries (see H.R. 1409), H5963 [18JY]

China, People's Republic of: clarify actionability of exchange-rate manipulation under countervailing duty provisions and product-specific safeguard mechanisms of U.S. trade laws (see H.R. 1498), H5963 [18JY]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see H. Con. Res. 44), H2881 [3MY]

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

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (see H.R. 565), H8248 [21SE]

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

———request the Executive Office of the President and direct the Dept. of State to transmit documents relative to the White House Iraq Group (see H. Res. 505), H10039 [8NO]

Climate: conduct research on abrupt climate change, establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, and reduce dependence upon foreign oil (see H.R. 759), H582 [10FE]

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

Coastal zones: develop and maintain an integrated system of ocean and Great Lakes coastal observations (see H.R. 1584), H1895 [12AP]

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

———expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 761), H582 [10FE]

———provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 128), H236 [26JA]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1615), H4486 [14JN]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino Community: establish (see H.R. 2134), H3053 [5MY]

Consumers: extend certain protections to international remittance transfers of funds originating in the U.S. (see H.R. 928), H1847 [6AP]

Contreras, Miguel: tribute (see H. Res. 274), H4144 [26MY]

Corps of Engineers: direct Sec. of the Army to review report regarding flooding in the Delaware River (see H.R. 1983), H2735 [28AP]

Crime: improve prosecution of individuals falsely claiming receipt of military medals, awards, and honors (see H.R. 3352), H8735 [6OC]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see H.R. 2662), H4138 [26MY]

———provide penalties for trafficking in counterfeit marks (see H.R. 32), H630 [15FE]

———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see H.R. 817), H2103 [14AP]

Cropsey, Jasper F.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 138), H6652 [26JY]

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

Davis, Ossie: tribute (see H. Res. 69), H412 [8FE]

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

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: consider homeland security contributions and value when reviewing list of military installations recommended for realignment or closure (see H.R. 2641), H4356 [9JN]

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

Dept. of Defense: expedite success of U.S. in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 184), H8736 [6OC]

Dept. of Education: award grants for support of full-service community schools (see H.R. 2207), H4723 [17JN]

———recruit, select, train, and support a national teachers corps in underserved communities (see H.R. 3334), H7566 [28JY]

Dept. of Energy: establish a program of energy assistance grants to local educational agencies (see H.R. 4158), H9361 [27OC]

———establish the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (see H.R. 4435), H11108 [6DE]

———study potential fuel savings from intelligent transportation systems that help businesses and consumers plan travel and avoid delays (see H.R. 3986), H10039 [8NO]

Dept. of HHS: develop a policy for managing the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools (see H.R. 4063), H9044 [20OC]

———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see H.R. 1290), H9641 [3NO]

———establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 457), H283 [1FE]

———reauthorize Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 1246), H5176 [24JN]

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

———provide certain information relating to the reapportionment of airport screeners (see H. Res. 463), H8387 [27SE]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (see H.R. 3888), H8341 [22SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a Probation and Parole Officer Safety Task Force (see H.R. 484), H5362 [28JN]

———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), H4356 [9JN]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 1798), H3556 [18MY]

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

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

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 808), H11035 [18NO]

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), H9556 [2NO]

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), H1026 [8MR]

———establish special rules relative to certain disaster assistance provided for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (see H.R. 4438), H11109 [6DE]

———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]

———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]

———provide assistance for Indian Ocean tsunami victims and for reconstruction of tsunami-affected countries (see H.R. 1550), H1893 [12AP]

———require Federal, State, and local agencies to comply with public health, environmental, and environmental justice laws and regulations (see H. Res. 477), H8643 [29SE]

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

Diseases: enhance research, training, and health information dissemination on urologic diseases (see H.R. 944), H5638 [11JY]

———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 3616), H10227 [15NO]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 312), H4985 [22JN]

———extend preventive-health and research programs for prostate cancer (see H.R. 2945), H4655 [16JN]

———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 1262), H2743 [2MY]

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

———increase Alzheimer's disease research funding and promote public awareness and risk reduction relative to Alzheimer's disease with particular emphasis in Hispanic populations (see H.R. 192), H797 [17FE]

———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), H9696 [4NO]

Ecology and environment: enforce certain enviromental laws, expand the definition of environmental justice, and direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice Office (see H.R. 1648), H2101 [14AP]

———provide assistance for redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 1237), H3113 [10MY]

Education: improve graduation rates by making grants to improve adolescent literacy (see H.R. 547), H349 [2FE]

———improve recruitment, preparation, distribution, and retention of public elementary and secondary school teachers and principals (see H.R. 2835), H4723 [17JN]

———prevent abuse of special allowance subsidies under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (see H.R. 134), H630 [15FE]

———provide adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public school systems (see H.R. 2178), H3054 [5MY]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (see H.R. 127), H236 [26JA]

———provide relief to students, schools, and student borrowers affected by natural disasters (see H.R. 3690), H7742 [7SE]

El Salvador: commemorate lives and work of certain religious workers executed by members of the military in 1980 (see H. Res. 458), H8847 [17OC]

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

———amend Impact Aid Program to improve the distribution of school construction payments to better meet needs of military and Indian land school districts (see H.R. 598), H352 [2FE]

———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 363), H8388 [27SE]

Employment: extend trade adjustment assistance to service workers (see H.R. 4156), H11036 [18NO]

———protect volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services personnel responding to national emergencies from termination or demotion in their places of employment (see H.R. 3949), H10157 [10NO]

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), H3436 [17MY]

European Union: urge addition of Hezbollah (terrorist organization) to list of terrorist organizations (see H. Res. 101), H630 [15FE]

FAA: designate certain functions performed at flight service stations as inherently governmental functions (see H.R. 1474), H1777 [5AP]

Fair Labor Standards Act: increase penalties for violations of child labor laws (see H.R. 3482), H7566 [28JY]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1002), H1897 [12AP]

———provide a real estate stock index investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 1578), H12050 [16DE]

———provide assistant U.S. attorneys the same retirement benefits as are afforded to Federal law enforcement officers (see H.R. 3183), H5601 [30JN]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 697), H2150 [19AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (see H.R. 371), H2150 [19AP]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 2719), H4141 [26MY]

———clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 1356), H1690 [17MR]

FEMA: direct the President to designate a Small State Advocate (see H.R. 2338), H4188 [7JN]

———establish as an independent agency (see H.R. 3656), H7744 [7SE] (see H.R. 4493), H11327 [8DE]

Filipino Americans: recognize centennial of immigration and acknowledge contributions to society (see H. Con. Res. 218), H9426 [28OC]

Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase of certain armor-piercing, ``cop-killer'' handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 1136), H2103 [14AP]

Firefighters: recognize and honor contributions throughout U.S. history (see H. Res. 188), H1848 [6AP]

Fish and fishing: protect certain areas of the seafloor by establishing a maximum diameter size limit on rockhopper, roller, and all other groundgear used on bottom trawls (see H.R. 2673), H4487 [14JN]

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

Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to develop any rail connections or railway-related connections through certain cities in Azerbaijan, Republic of Georgia, and Turkey that exclude cities in Armenia (see H.R. 3361), H7673 [6SE]

Foreign trade: provide relief from certain practices by other countries (see H.R. 3306), H5913 [14JY]

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

Government: require more rigorous requirements relative to ethics and lobbying (see H.R. 2412), H3435 [17MY]

Hazardous substances: prohibit discrimination relative to exposure (see H.R. 1807), H12168 [17DE]

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

Health: achieve a national health information infrastructure and establish a refundable tax credit for expenditures of health care providers implementing such infrastructure (see H.R. 747), H4187 [7JN]

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

———expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce the number of abortions and improve access to women's health care (see H.R. 1709), H8809 [7OC]

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

———improve accessibility to immunizations against vaccine-preventable diseases, study Medicare and Medicaid influenza immunization usage, and amend Federal employee immunization services (see H.R. 3598), H7560 [28JY]

———provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 583), H8388 [27SE]

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

———strengthen programs for stroke education, prevention, and treatment (see H.R. 898), H2738 [28AP]

Health care professionals: clarify responsibilities of a pharmacy when a staff pharmacist refuses to fill a valid prescription for a drug on the basis of religious beliefs or moral convictions (see H.R. 1652), H6432 [25JY]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 550), H7861 [13SE]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 548), H11328 [8DE]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 175), H5362 [28JN]

———anniversary of ratification of constitutional amendment on abolition of slavery (see H. Res. 196), H3696 [19MY]

Ho, Don: tribute (see H. Res. 597), H11503 [13DE]

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

House Rules: amend procedures of Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (see H. Res. 131), H1026 [8MR]

Human rights: condemn honor killings (see H. Con. Res. 296), H13189 [22DE]

Hunger: reduce (see H.R. 2717), H10227 [15NO]

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

———make grants to local educational agencies to restart school operations interrupted by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita (see H.R. 4048), H9044 [20OC]

———provide additional funds to local educational agencies for elementary and secondary students displaced by Hurricane Katrina (see H.R. 3748), H8089 [15SE]

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

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

Indian Americans: recognize and honor contributions to economic innovation and society (see H. Res. 227), H2472 [21AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 363), H8388 [27SE]

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), H5915 [14JY]

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

Iran: address ongoing nuclear efforts relative to threat to U.S. national security and to international peace and security (see H. Con. Res. 162), H3694 [19MY]

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

Iraq: commend for conducting free elections, express gratitude to U.S. Armed Forces and their families, and reaffirm U.S. mission (see H. Res. 60), H286 [1FE]

———require U.S. assistance for the repair, maintenance, or construction of transportation infrastructure to be provided in the form of loans subject to repayment in full (see H.R. 1686), H2649 [27AP]

Israel: congratulate on election of Dan Gillerman as Vice President of U.N. General Assembly (see H. Res. 368), H7862 [13SE]

———support accession to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 38), H413 [8FE]

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

Johnson, John A. (Jack): pardon posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 24), H2151 [19AP]

Kika de la Garza Federal Building, McAllen, TX: designate (see H.R. 2322), H3259 [12MY]

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

Korean Americans: mint coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Korean immigration to the U.S. (see H.R. 1717), H10502 [16NO]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3476), H10157 [10NO]

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

Laredo, TX: anniversary (see H. Res. 128), H1851 [8AP]

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

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 556), H631 [15FE]

———ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 354), H719 [16FE]

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), H3436 [17MY]

Little Rock, AR: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School (see H.R. 358), H584 [10FE]

Macedonia: cease distribution of negative and nationalist propaganda and encourage continued negotiations with the U.N. and Greece to determine a mutually acceptable official name (see H. Res. 521), H11328 [8DE]

Mara, Wellington T.: tribute (see H. Res. 517), H10158 [10NO]

Marshall, Thurgood: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 657), H1896 [12AP]

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

———include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see H.R. 699), H2394 [20AP]

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

———recognize importance of prospective payment system for federally qualified health centers (see H. Con. Res. 231), H9473 [1NO]

———require staff working with developmentally disabled individuals to call emergency services in the event of a life-threatening situation (see H.R. 1649), H2101 [14AP]

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

———coverage of adult day care services (see H.R. 1981), H3436 [17MY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 916), H6651 [26JY]

Mental health: combat autism through research, screening, intervention, and education (see H.R. 2421), H11035 [18NO]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 1402), H4802 [20JN]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see H.R. 1940), H10145 [9NO]

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), H2739 [28AP]

Middle East: 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), H9102 [25OC]

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

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3561), H7558 [28JY]

Monuments and memorials: 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]

Motor vehicles: require higher standards of automobile fuel efficiency to reduce the amount of oil used for fuel by automobiles in the U.S. by 10 percent beginning in 2016 (see H.R. 3762), H7947 [14SE]

Musconetcong River: designate portions as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 1307), H3056 [5MY]

Music and dance: recognize artistic excellence and community value of America's orchestras (see H. Con. Res. 157), H5742 [12JY]

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

National Arson Awareness Week: support goals (see H. Res. 252), H2738 [28AP]

National Audubon Society: anniversary (see H. Res. 489), H9427 [28OC]

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

National Chemistry Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 457), H8736 [6OC]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: direct President to report on funding requests for certain homeland security programs authorized in legislation implementing recommendations (see H.R. 2035), H2737 [28AP]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 200), H2395 [20AP]

National Guard Youth Challenge Program: increase maximum Federal share of costs for State programs (see H.R. 669), H1847 [6AP]

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

National Homeownership Month: observance (see H. Res. 312), H4803 [20JN]

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), H4074 [25MY]

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 262), H8734 [6OC]

National Passport Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 327), H7566 [28JY]

National School Lunch Act: provide automatic eligibility for free school lunch and breakfast programs to children whose parents are enlisted active-duty military personnel (see H.R. 844), H9962 [7NO]

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

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 21), H797 [17FE]

———acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 21), H1510 [15MR]

———regulate Indian tribal governments under the same rules and procedures that apply to other governmental employers relative to establishment and maintenance of employee benefit plans (see H.R. 331), H1264 [9MR]

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

New York, NY: recognize importance of establishing a national memorial at the World Trade Center site to commemorate and mourn terrorist attacks (see H. Res. 175), H3199 [11MY]

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

No Child Left Behind Act: modify requirements on adequate yearly progress and assessments to allow more flexibility in measuring progress (see H.R. 224), H8919 [18OC]

NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, and mitigation program (see H.R. 1674), H2978 [4MY]

NSF: authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers (see H.R. 4434), H11108 [6DE]

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

Pakistan: prohibit military assistance and the sale, transfer, or licensing of military equipment or technology (see H.R. 1553), H1893 [12AP]

Palestinians: provide that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority (see H. Res. 575), H11035 [18NO]

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

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 311), H798 [17FE]

Pensions: limit availability of benefits under nonqualified deferred compensation plans subject to distress or termination resulting from bankruptcy reorganization or conversion to cash balance plan (see H.R. 2233), H4656 [16JN]

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

Postal Service: reform postal laws (see H.R. 22), H1895 [12AP]

Poverty: affirm commitment and leadership of the U.S. to improve the lives of the world's people living in extreme poverty and conditions of misery (see H. Con. Res. 172), H5915 [14JY]

Power resources: protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels during energy emergencies (see H.R. 3936), H8810 [7OC]

Privacy: prohibit certain video and audio monitoring of employees by their employers (see H.R. 582), H8734 [6OC]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1204), H1847 [6AP]

Puerto Rico: designate certain National Forest System lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 539), H2550 [26AP]

Rabin, Yitzhak: tribute (see H. Res. 535), H10039 [8NO]

Railroads: establish rail worker emergency training program (see H.R. 4372), H11221 [7DE]

———provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure (see H.R. 1631), H3056 [5MY]

———provide for the safety and security of railroads, passengers, workers, and communities, and establish an assistance program for families of passengers involved in rail accidents (see H.R. 2351), H3261 [12MY]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 472), H8736 [6OC]

Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (see H.R. 2017), H5252 [27JN]

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

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 1218), H3262 [12MY]

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

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

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

Roybal, Edward R.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 297), H10226 [15NO]

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

Santiago E. Campos U.S. Courthouse, Santa Fe, NM: designate (see H.R. 984), H796 [17FE]

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), H6652 [26JY]

———support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 275), H9962 [7NO]

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

Sewage disposal: authorize appropriations for sewer overflow control grants (see H.R. 624), H410 [8FE]

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

———provide certain benefits to individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H286 [1FE]

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

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

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

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

Syria: end occupation of Lebanon (see H. Con. Res. 32), H1026 [8MR]

———human rights and civil liberties violations (see H. Con. Res. 18), H1026 [8MR]

Tariff: cotton fabrics (see H.R. 1945), H2979 [4MY]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 3098), H6205 [20JY]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1120), H3262 [12MY]

———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), H2150 [19AP]

———allow individuals to designate overpayments to support Hurricane Katrina relief efforts (see H.R. 3905), H8644 [29SE]

———applicability of volume cap for private activity bonds to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1708), H3114 [10MY]

———exclude benefits from income, employment taxes, and wage withholding property tax rebates, provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 1405), H1897 [12AP]

———expand incentives for the environmental cleanup of certain brownfield sites (see H.R. 1680), H3331 [16MY]

———extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (see H.R. 877), H2103 [14AP]

———extend incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 2498), H5177 [24JN]

———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (see H.R. 807), H1851 [8AP]

———limit applicability of updates to the allowance for State and other taxes in the tables used in the Federal Needs Analysis Methodology (see H.R. 114), H197 [25JA]

———make permanent the 15-year depreciation recovery period for restaurant property improvements and extend to new restaurant construction (see H.R. 920), H8162 [20SE]

———make permanent the shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1663), H3556 [18MY]

———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), H2393 [20AP]

———provide a checkoff for a World Trade Center Memorial Fund (see H.R. 1095), H982 [3MR]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 986), H8248 [21SE]

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

———provide a refundable tax credit to public safety volunteers (see H.R. 934), H848 [1MR]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1548), H9276 [26OC]

———provide incentives for employer-provided employee housing assistance (see H.R. 3194), H6205 [20JY]

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

———rename low-income housing credit the affordable housing credit and increase the per capita amount allowed in the determination of the State housing credit ceiling (see H.R. 2681), H4139 [26MY]

———reward individuals who provide volunteer services in times of national need (see H.R. 3773), H7948 [14SE] (see H.R. 3832), H8161 [20SE]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1131), H8809 [7OC]

———treatment of certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2989), H8847 [17OC]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 896), H11109 [6DE]

Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 2526), H4144 [26MY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 972), H8846 [17OC]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3), H520 [9FE]

———increase rail and public transportation security (see H.R. 3270), H5800 [13JY]

Turkey: allow certain claims of U.S. nationals against Turkey (see H.R. 857), H718 [16FE]

———reject claim of sovereignty over islands and islets in the Aegean Sea (see H. Con. Res. 137), H3696 [19MY]

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

Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1259), H11110 [6DE]

U.N.: address anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 54), H414 [8FE] (see H. Res. 282), H3557 [18MY]

———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), H8343 [22SE]

Ukraine: authorize the establishment of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the victims of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933 (see H.R. 562), H1025 [8MR]

Ukrainian American Veterans, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 769), H11109 [6DE]

Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (see H.R. 2533), H6652 [26JY]

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

Veterans: 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), H3769 [23MY]

———health care funding (see H.R. 515), H2880 [3MY]

———improve treatment of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder, for veterans and members of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1588), H2880 [3MY]

———increase maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance programs (see H.R. 460), H2102 [14AP]

———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), H4142 [26MY]

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

Vincent Palladino Post Office, Staten Island, NY: designate (see H.R. 2183), H4188 [7JN]

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

Wiesenthal, Simon: honor life and work and reaffirm commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance (see H. Con. Res. 248), H8736 [6OC]

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

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

———reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 3086), H5361 [28JN]

———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 2861), H10502 [16NO]

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

———preserve historic confinement sites where Japanese Americans were detained (see H.R. 1492), H3436 [17MY]

———recognize contributions of the Marine Corps and other units of the Armed Forces on the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (see H. Res. 119), H797 [17FE]

———tribute to Tuskegee Airmen (see H. Con. Res. 26), H413 [8FE]

Year of Polio Awareness: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 526), H9642 [3NO]

Year of the Museum: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 389), H7744 [7SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: provide preferential treatment for certain apparel articles that are cut, sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more beneficiary countries (see H.R. 3176), H5601 [30JN]

Children and youth: study and improve air quality inside school buses (see H.R. 3253), H5740 [12JY]

Colleges and universities: ensure that all college students and families have the tools and resources to adequately save for, finance, and repay postsecondary and post-baccalaureate expenses (see H.R. 151), H76 [4JA]

Committee on Rules (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 161), H1622 [16MR]

Committees of the House: appointment of Representative Sanders (see H. Res. 50), H236 [26JA]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 49), H236 [26JA] (see H. Res. 62), H353 [2FE] (see H. Res. 74), H422 [9FE] (see H. Res. 111), H719 [16FE]

Crime: provide minimum mandatory penalties for certain public corruption-related offenses (see H.R. 2232), H3112 [10MY]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 149), H76 [4JA]

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

Dept. of Homeland Security: reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see H.R. 154), H135 [6JA]

Dept. of the Interior: provide a grant to New Jersey for the construction of a memorial to the New Jersey victims of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 150), H76 [4JA]

Disasters: provide assistance to children orphaned or unaccompanied due to the tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (see H.R. 397), H234 [26JA]

———provide assistance to develop early warning systems worldwide for disasters and improve communication of warnings to all potentially affected nations (see H.R. 396), H234 [26JA]

Education: expand and enhance the HOPE and Lifetime Learning tax credits, and amend the Higher Education Act to provide loan forgiveness opportunities for public service employees (see H.R. 2815), H4295 [8JN]

FCC: require report on ownership and control of broadcast stations used to serve language minorities (see H.R. 148), H76 [4JA]

Federal aid programs: authorize grants to carry out projects to provide education on preventing teen pregnancies (see H.R. 4644), H12289 [18DE]

Health: authorize a demonstration grant program to provide patient navigator services to reduce barriers and improve health care outcomes (see H.R. 1812), H2476 [25AP]

———provide funding and incentives for caregiver support and long-term care assistance (see H.R. 3254), H5740 [12JY]

Insurance: extend aviation war risk insurance program (see H.R. 3065), H5176 [24JN]

Medicare: improve coordination of prescription drug coverage under retiree plans and State pharmaceutical assistance programs with Medicare drug benefits (see H.R. 152), H76 [4JA]

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

National security: require homeland security grants for terrorism preparedness and prevention be awarded based on assessment of risk, threat, and vulnerabilities (see H.R. 1419), H1693 [17MR]

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

———provide for continued operation of Amtrak and establish a support program for certain rail infrastructure projects (see H.R. 2992), H4802 [20JN]

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

Taxation: allow a refundable credit to subsidize the cost of COBRA continuation coverage for certain individuals (see H.R. 4173), H9425 [28OC]

———exclude from gross income military pay received by a member of a Reserve component of the Armed Forces who is called to active duty (see H.R. 3578), H7559 [28JY]

———impose windfall profit tax on crude oil and ease gas prices for consumers (see H.R. 3752), H7860 [13SE]

Transportation: increase rail and public transportation security (see H.R. 153), H135 [6JA]

Turkey: urge compliance with all European Union standards and criteria prior to its accession (see H. Res. 411), H7562 [28JY]

———urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarch (see H. Res. 166), H1622 [16MR]

Letters

Nomination of Alberto R. Gonzales to be Attorney General: by, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, S701 [1FE]

Motions

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H6170 [20JY]

Remarks

Amtrak: funding, H5389 [29JN]

———restore funding to certain routes, H5407 [29JN]

Armed Forces: require GAO study on compensation and benefits for members of the National Guard and Reserves, H4022 [25MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2525 [26AP]

Asia: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia (H. Res. 492), H8867 [18OC]

Bayonne, NJ: tribute to Concerned Citizens of Bayonne, E861 [4MY]

———tribute to UJA Federation of Bayonne, E865 [4MY]

Bipartisan Committee To Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina (House, Select): establish (H. Res. 437), H8026 [15SE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4241), H9967 [8NO], H10622 [17NO]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (H. Con. Res. 95), H1565 [16MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, H2705 [28AP]

Central America: allocation of foreign aid, H5293 [28JN]

Children and youth: study and improve air quality inside school buses (H.R. 3253), E1460 [12JY]

Committee on Rules (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 161), H1547 [16MR]

Committees of the House: appointment of Representative Sanders (H. Res. 50), H203 [26JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 49), H203 [26JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 49), correction in engrossment, H219 [26JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 62), H317 [2FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 74), H422 [9FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 111), H665 [16FE]

Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act: reauthorize, E2053 [7OC]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 149), E23 [4JA]

Cuba: anniversary of human rights crackdown (H. Con. Res. 81), H2506 [26AP]

———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), H8413 [28SE]

———express support to the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba (H. Res. 193), H3070 [10MY]

———lift trade embargo, H5501 [30JN]

———lift travel restrictions, H5491 [30JN]

———prohibit funding to modify travel restrictions relative to religious activities, H5495 [30JN]

———require U.S. Interests Section to publicize the names of fugitives and rewards for their capture, H6145 [20JY]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H6201 [20JY]

Czuba, Adam: Bayonne, NJ, Knights of Columbus Sir Knight of the Year Award recipient, E321 [1MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1815), H4022 [25MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1815), conference report, H12211 [18DE]

———extend small disadvantaged business program, H12211 [18DE]

Dept. of Education: funding, H5060 [23JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1817), H3488 [18MY]

———chemical facility security funding, H3379, H3381 [17MY]

———chemical plant security funding, H8691 [6OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2360), H3379, H3381 [17MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2360), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 474), H8691 [6OC]

———Port Elizabeth, NJ, and Newark International Airport area infrastructure protection report, H3488 [18MY]

Dept. of HUD: HOPE VI Program funding for revitalization of severely distressed public housing, H5431 [29JN]

———section 8 housing vouchers program funding through reductions in Working Capital Fund, H5426 [29JN]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H5986 [19JY], H6145 [20JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), consideration (H. Res. 365), H5977 [19JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), motion to recommit, H6170, H6171 [20JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), H5060 [23JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3010), conference report, H10528 [17NO]

Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3058), H5389, H5407, H5426, H5431 [29JN], H5491, H5495, H5501 [30JN]

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), H38 [4JA]

———improve preparedness and response plans, H7748 [8SE]

———mourn the loss of life caused by floods and mudslides in Central America and Mexico and provide assistance to affected people (H. Con. Res. 280), H11068 [6DE]

———provide assistance to develop early warning systems worldwide for disasters and improve communication of warnings to all potentially affected nations (H.R. 396), E104 [26JA]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): implementation (H.R. 3045), consideration (H. Res. 386), H6876 [27JY]

Elizabeth, NJ: anniversary of St. Adalbert Roman Catholic Church, E1037 [20MY]

Endangered Species Act: provide greater results conserving and recovering listed species (H.R. 3824), H8548 [29SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3057), H5293 [28JN]

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

Head Start Program: provide hiring protections for faith-based organizations providing Head Start services, H8267 [22SE]

———reauthorize and improve the school readiness of disadvantaged children (H.R. 2123), H8267 [22SE]

Health: authorize a demonstration grant program to provide patient navigator services to reduce barriers and improve health care outcomes (H.R. 1812), E1231 [14JN]

———provide funding and incentives for caregiver support and long-term care assistance (H.R. 3254), E1461 [12JY]

Hoboken, NJ: anniversary, E719 [21AP]

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), H167 [25JA]

———remembrance, H3042 [5MY]

Housing: conforming loan limit levels, H9186, H9187 [26OC]

———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (H.R. 1461), H9186, H9187 [26OC]

Hoyer, Representative: acknowledgement as minority whip of the House of Representatives, H6 [4JA]

Hurricanes: relief efforts for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H7748 [8SE]

Immigration: strengthen enforcement of immigration laws and enhance border security (H.R. 4437), H11990 [16DE]

Indian Americans: recognize and honor contributions to economic innovation and society (H. Res. 227), H2495 [26AP]

Insurance: extend aviation war risk insurance program (H.R. 3065), E1349 [24JN]

Intelligence services: results of investigation of alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, H5748 [13JY]

International Atomic Energy Agency: make Iran ineligible to receive any nuclear material, technology, equipment, or assistance until they are in full compliance with agency, H4640 [16JN]

Iraq: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, H6170, H6171 [20JY]

Israel: independence anniversary, E974 [13MY]

Jersey City, NJ: Liberty State Park environmental restoration activities funding, H5869 [14JY]

Matsui, Robert T.: tribute (H. Res. 11), H51 [4JA]

Medicare: improve coordination of prescription drug coverage under retiree plans and State pharmaceutical assistance programs with Medicare drug benefits (H.R. 152), E22 [4JA]

———improve coordination of prescription drug coverage under State pharmaceutical assistance programs with Medicare drug benefits (H.R. 1572), E629 [12AP]

Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, H2341 [20AP]

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day: observance (H. Con. Res. 262), E2053 [7OC]

National security: improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers (H.R. 418), H468 [9FE]

———provide faster and smarter funding for first responders (H.R. 1544), consideration (H. Res. 269), H3206 [12MY]

New Jersey: transportation projects funding, H7579 [29JY]

———tribute to National Guard 2d Battalion, 113th Infantry, E760 [26AP]

New Jersey Institute of Technology: tribute to Hispanic Organization of Students in Technology, E543 [5AP]

Palestinians: provide that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority (H. Res. 575), H11640 [14DE]

Parliamentary inquiry, H8792 [7OC]

Pelosi, Representative: acknowledgement as minority leader of the House of Representatives, H6 [4JA]

———nomination to be Speaker of the House, H2 [4JA]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H2341 [20AP]

Railroads: exclude solid waste disposal from the jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation Board (H.R. 3577), E1714 [29JY]

———provide for continued operation of Amtrak and establish a support program for certain rail infrastructure projects (H.R. 2992), E1290 [20JN]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (H.R. 4128), H9584 [3NO]

Rove, Karl: role in release of identity of CIA operative, H5645 [12JY], H5805 [14JY]

Smith, Linda: AFL-CIO Labor Person of the Year Award recipient, E720 [21AP]

Sumowski, Tom: Bayonne, NJ, Knights of Columbus Emergency Medical Technician award recipient, E322 [1MR]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit to subsidize the cost of COBRA continuation coverage for certain individuals (H.R. 4173), E2215 [28OC]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 427), H7776 [8SE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 972), H11578 [14DE]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), H1305 [10MR]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), conference report, H7579 [29JY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 144), H1274 [10MR]

———increase rail and public transportation security, H6208 [21JY]

———increase rail and public transportation security (H.R. 153), E21 [4JA]

———permit States to enact anti-corruption laws restricting political contributions intended to influence awarding of public contracts, H1274, H1305 [10MR]

Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarch (H. Res. 166), E477 [17MR]

U.N.: dissuade members from supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and promote more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving conflict in the Middle East (H. Res. 438), H11062 [6DE]

———reform (H.R. 2745), H4640 [16JN], H4695 [17JN]

Union City, NJ: anniversary of Emerson High School JROTC, E253 [16FE]

Votes: position on missed, H5709 [12JY], H5881 [14JY], H8818 [17OC], E68 [25JA], E450 [16MR], E726 [21AP], E1152 [7JN], E1412 [30JN], E1917 [21SE], E1985 [29SE], E2266 [3NO], E2527 [14DE]

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

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2864), H5869 [14JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H2147 [19AP], H4136 [26MY], H4294 [8JN], H8159 [20SE], H8383 [27SE], H9553 [2NO]

Special order: granted, H6202 [20JY]

Tributes

Ahearn, Gina, E320 [1MR]

Blessin, Thomas C., E32 [6JA]

Bonner, George, E318 [1MR]

Cayon Dieguez, Jose C., E1039 [20MY]

Chubenko, Taras, E445 [16MR]

Curtiss, Geoffrey B., E328 [2MR]

Dobkin, Nina, E69 [25JA]

Donovan, Michael, E318 [1MR]

D'Rivera, Paquito, E71 [25JA]

Fabyanski, Charlie J., E70 [25JA]

Greenstein, Linda R., E711 [21AP]

Gregg, Stephen R., E256 [16FE]

Hardwood, Brett, E868 [4MY]

McReynolds, Larry, E249 [16FE]

Moran, Kevin, E319 [1MR]

Pesin, Ethel, E31 [6JA]

Rodino, Peter W., Jr., H4792 [20JN]

Roybal, Edward R., H10205 [15NO]

Smith, Jack, E545 [5AP]

Walsh, Thomas, E321 [1MR]

Wepner, Chuck, E612 [12AP]