POE, TED (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2360), H3332 [16MY], H3395 [17MY]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3402), H8471 [28SE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H6041, H6042 [19JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), H4986 [22JN]

Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3058), H5364 [28JN], H5399 [29JN]

Law enforcement: make improvements to the national sex offender registration program (H.R. 3132), H7866 [13SE], H7900 [14SE]

U.N.: reform (H.R. 2745), H4633 [16JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

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

America's Blood Centers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 220), H3199 [11MY]

Annan, Kofi: call for resignation as U.N. Secretary General (see H. Res. 277), H4144 [26MY]

Armed Forces: increase death gratuity (see H.R. 292), H413 [8FE]

———increase death gratuity and other survivors' benefits (see H.R. 377), H587 [14FE]

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

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

Azerbaijan: call for free and fair parliamentary elections (see H. Res. 326), H5177 [24JN]

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

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

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

Children and youth: improve the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Program (see H.R. 2423), H3554 [18MY]

———revise the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration program (see H.R. 1505), H1845 [6AP]

China, People's Republic of: authorize measures to deter arms transfers by foreign countries to the People's Republic of China (see H.R. 3100), H5604 [30JN]

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

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 698), H10502 [16NO]

Congress: allow vote to reverse Supreme Court decisions on the constitutionality of legislation enacted by Congress (see H.R. 3073), H5604 [30JN]

Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2389), H5741 [12JY]

———constitutional amendment on reconfirmation of district court judges by State executive and legislative authorities (see H.J. Res. 62), H7561 [28JY]

———ensure judicial decisions on the meaning of U.S. laws are not based on foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements unless they inform an understanding of the original meaning of the laws (see H. Res. 97), H630 [15FE]

———infringement by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on parental rights in Fields v. Palmdale School District (see H. Res. 547), H10157 [10NO]

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

———limit jurisdiction of Federal courts in certain cases and promote federalism (see H.R. 1070), H5362 [28JN]

———protect children, judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and their family members, and reduce and prevent gang violence (see H.R. 4472), H11504 [13DE]

Crime: authorize appropriations for grants for specialized technical assistance and training to improve investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases (see H.R. 3687), H7742 [7SE]

Cuba: clarify allowable payment terms for sales of agricultural commodities and products (see H.R. 1339), H2151 [19AP]

———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), H2395 [20AP]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1375), H1691 [17MR]

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. 2667), H6107 [19JY]

Dept. of Education: establish a Family Education Reimbursement Account Program to assist hurricane displaced students (see H.R. 4097), H9042 [20OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize the Citizen Corps and establish the Border Corps (see H.R. 4099), H9641 [3NO]

———construct a fence along the southern border of the U.S. (see H.R. 4083), H8985 [19OC]

———establish a database of small businesses for purposes of Federal consultation prior to awarding contracts related to declared emergencies (see H.R. 4427), H11034 [18NO]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3402), H6380 [22JY] (see H.R. 3402), H6652 [26JY]

Dept. of Labor: revise regulations concerning the recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses (see H.R. 2805), H5638 [11JY]

Dept. of the Army: provide additional and enhanced authority relative to water resources and projects (see H.R. 1368), H1691 [17MR]

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

———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]

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

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

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H1846 [6AP]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 3753), H9426 [28OC]

———restore State sovereignty over public elementary and secondary education, H7556 [28JY]

Egypt: express concern regarding arrest of Ayman Nour and support for continued progress toward democracy (see H. Con. Res. 82), H3199 [11MY]

European Union: urge addition of Hezbollah (terrorist organization) to list of terrorist organizations (see H. Res. 101), H1026 [8MR]

FDA: provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 4167), H11655 [14DE]

Federal agencies and departments: establish a commission to review efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 3282), H5963 [18JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: affirm that a permit is not required in certain circumstances (see H.R. 1749), H5176 [24JN]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H4356 [9JN]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 800), H848 [1MR]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 61), H7673 [6SE]

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by State and local officials resulting from threat of potential litigants seeking damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 2679), H4139 [26MY]

Hariri, Rafik: tribute (see H. Res. 91), H720 [16FE]

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 (see H.R. 534), H349 [2FE]

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]

———enhance border security enforcement and detention facilities (see H.R. 4238), H10503 [16NO]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 3137), H8735 [6OC]

———establish terms and conditions for delivery bonds in immigration cases (see H.R. 4497), H11327 [8DE]

———reduce number of visa overstays and ensure that illegal aliens are apprehended, detained, and removed as rapidly as possible (see H.R. 4079), H11655 [14DE]

———reform (see H.R. 3938), H8642 [29SE]

———strengthen enforcement of immigration laws and enhance border security (see H.R. 4437), H11504 [13DE]

Immigration and Nationality Act: impose mandatory sentencing ranges with respect to aliens who reenter the U.S. after having been removed (see H.R. 3150), H7862 [13SE]

Iran: hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (see H.R. 282), H1778 [5AP]

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

Iraq: recognize importance and credibility of an independent Iraqi judiciary in the formation of a new and democratic Iraq (see H. Res. 534), H11333 [12DE]

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

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

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

Kika de la Garza Federal Building, McAllen, TX: designate (see H.R. 2322), H12168 [17DE]

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), H285 [1FE]

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

Law enforcement: make improvements to the national sex offender registration program (see H.R. 3132), H5599 [30JN]

———provide grants for prosecutions of cases cleared through use of DNA backlog clearance funds (see H.R. 1602), H4896 [21JN]

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]

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

Medicaid: provide full Federal medical assistance percentage for displaced recipients receiving medical assistance outside their State of residence due to a declared public health emergency (see H.R. 3671), H7815 [8SE]

———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), H5177 [24JN]

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

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

Navy: require naval forces to include a certain number of operational aircraft carriers (see H.R. 304), H413 [8FE]

News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (see H.R. 581), H4143 [26MY] (see H.R. 3323), H6652 [26JY]

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

Pakistan: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (see H.R. 4073), H8918 [18OC]

Poland: anniversary of workers' strike which led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union (see H. Res. 328), H4985 [22JN]

Political campaigns: 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), H3113 [10MY]

Privacy: require States to keep confidential the addresses of victims of domestic violence included in the State's computerized voter registration list (see H.R. 4225), H11036 [18NO]

Public lands: raise funds to respond to Hurricane Katrina and future disasters by selling certain Forest Service and Dept. of the Interior lands (see H.R. 3855), H8247 [21SE]

Reagan, Ronald: redesign the fifty dollar bill in commemoration (see H.R. 766), H583 [10FE]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H.R. 3083), H6107 [19JY] (see H.R. 3135), H5599 [30JN] (see H.R. 4128), H9426 [28OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 389), H3113 [10MY]

Russia: protect intellectual property rights (see H. Con. Res. 230), H8847 [17OC]

Sergeant Byron W. Norwood Post Office Building, Pflugerville, TX: designate (see H.R. 1001), H1372 [10MR]

Small business: analyze potential impacts of rules proposed by certain agencies (see H.R. 682), H720 [16FE]

Social Security: repeal the windfall elimination provision and protect the retirement of public servants (see H.R. 1714), H7861 [13SE]

Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 68), H286 [1FE]

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]

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]

Sudan: impose sanctions against perpetrators of crimes against humanity in Darfur (see H.R. 1424), H3056 [5MY]

Supreme Court: disapprove Kelo v. New London, CT, decision on allowing local government seizure of private property (see H. Res. 340), H5176 [24JN]

Syria: human rights and civil liberties violations (see H. Con. Res. 18), H1372 [10MR]

Taxation: clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 3095), H11328 [8DE]

———exclude from gross income gain from the conversion of property by reason of eminent domain (see H.R. 3268), H6108 [19JY]

———make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 519), H348 [2FE]

———provide for the proper tax treatment of certain disaster mitigation payments (see H.R. 1134), H1026 [8MR]

———provide tax benefits for the Gulf Opportunity Zone and certain areas affected by Hurricane Rita (see H.R. 4155), H9473 [1NO]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 64), H236 [26JA]

———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 1898), H4985 [22JN]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H9362 [27OC]

———repeal the medicine and drugs limitation on the deduction for medical care (see H.R. 3428), H8735 [6OC]

———treatment of small businesses (see H.R. 3841), H8247 [21SE]

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

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

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2876), H4485 [14JN]

Women: promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see H.R. 3185), H6107 [19JY]

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

———recognize the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day (see H. Res. 233), H2881 [3MY]

———recognize the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and the Liberation of Western Bohemia (see H. Res. 195), H2649 [27AP]

———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), H6652 [26JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Abilene Christian University: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H9641 [3NO]

Children and youth: improve the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Program (see H.R. 1355), H1621 [16MR]

Committee on Resources (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 112), H719 [16FE]

Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 66), H719 [16FE]

Dept. of Defense: disapprove recommendations for closure and realignment of military installations unless such recommendations will not adversely affect homeland security (see H. Res. 412), H7562 [28JY]

Dept. of State: make information on funding provided to non-governmental organizations available to the public (see H.R. 4306), H10156 [10NO]

———require a passport for all travel into and out of the U.S. and persuade countries to issue machine-readable passports that comply with a uniform document identity standard (see H.R. 4120), H9043 [20OC]

Egypt: condition foreign assistance on meaningful political reforms (see H. Res. 413), H7562 [28JY]

Federal employees: require Government credit card bills to be made available to the public (see H.R. 4089), H8985 [19OC]

FEMA: permit access to databases to comply with sex offender registry and notification laws (see H.R. 4381), H10909 [17NO]

Lillian McKay Post Office Building, Humble, TX: designate (see H.R. 2413), H3435 [17MY]

Outer Continental Shelf: terminate effect of laws prohibiting spending of appropriated funds to conduct oil and natural gas leasing and preleasing activities (see H.R. 3811), H8088 [15SE]

Supreme Court: permit televising of proceedings (see H.R. 4380), H10909 [17NO]

Factsheets

Basic Facts About Offshore Oil and Natural Gas: National Ocean Industries Association, H8895 [18OC]

Lists

Armed Forces members from Texas killed in military action in Iraq, H9536 [2NO]

Armed Forces members from Texas killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9441 [1NO]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H7747 [8SE], H8649 [6OC], H10911 [18NO], H12171 [18DE]

Remarks

Abilene Christian University: anniversary, E2099 [17OC]

Agriculture: economic impact of Federal regulations on U.S. rice industry, H2724-H2727 [28AP], E841 [3MY]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments, H9365 [28OC]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), conference report, H3012 [5MY]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, H11040 [6DE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H12172 [18DE]

Azerbaijan: U.S. policy, E2069 [7OC]

Beaumont, TX: tribute to Army National Guard 1st Battalion, 133d Field Artillery, H12037 [16DE], E2529 [14DE]

Burma: provide emergency aid to internally displaced Burmese people, H6041, H6042 [19JY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 52), H4815 [21JN]

Cape Victory (U.S.S.): tribute to captain and crew for response to Hurricane Rita, H8516 [29SE]

Cape Vincent (U.S.S.): tribute to captain and crew for response to Hurricane Rita, H8516 [29SE]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: funding, H5049 [23JN]

Children and youth: improve the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Program (H.R. 1355), H1606 [16MR], H5901-H5905 [14JY]

Cinco de Mayo: observance, H3043 [5MY]

Colleges and universities: discontinue practice of allowing illegal immigrants to pay in-State tuition, H5779 [13JY]

Committee on Resources (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 112), H673 [16FE]

Congress: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 66), H673 [16FE]

Corps of Engineers: Sabine-Neches Riverway channel dredging funding, H6208 [21JY]

Courts: base decisions on U.S. Constitution and laws, not laws of any foreign country, international law, or agreement not made under U.S. authority, H3105 [10MY], H4391-H4394 [13JN]

Crime: prevention and punishment of domestic violence, H8921 [19OC]

———reduce violent gang crime and protect law-abiding citizens and communities from violent criminals (H.R. 1279), H3138 [11MY]

———tribute to victims' rights advocates, E2365 [15NO]

Cuba: clarify allowable payment terms for sales of agricultural commodities and products, E1413 [30JN]

———clarify allowable payment terms for sales of agricultural commodities and products (H.R. 1339), H2726 [28AP], H4192 [8JN]

———facilitate sale of U.S. agricultural products, H10229 [16NO]

———treatment and condition of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, H4786 [20JN], H4864 [21JN], H5220 [27JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: use of rice in ethanol production, H4405 [14JN]

Dept. of Defense: disapprove recommendations for closure and realignment of military installations unless such recommendations will not adversely affect homeland security (H. Res. 412), H7872 [14SE]

———recommendation to close Ellington AFB, TX, H5642 [12JY], H6436 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2360), H3395, H3398 [17MY]

———require entry of convictions for using a false driver's license to board an airplane into the aviation screening database, H546 [10FE]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3402), H8391, H8472 [28SE]

———Crime Victims Fund funding, H2093-H2097 [14AP], H8472 [28SE]

———Justice Assistance Grant Program funding, H4391 [13JN]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H6041, H6042 [19JY]

———require a passport for all travel into and out of the U.S., H11225 [8DE]

———require a passport for all travel into and out of the U.S. and persuade countries to issue machine-readable passports that comply with a uniform document identity standard (H.R. 4120), H9039 [20OC], H9421 [28OC]

———strengthen requirement for availability to travel worldwide relative to restrictive medical conditions for new entrants to the Foreign Service, H6042 [19JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), H5049 [23JN]

Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3058), H5399 [29JN], H10229 [16NO]

Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs (H.R. 1973), H9703, H9705 [7NO]

Drugs: provide grants to States to combat methamphetamine abuse, H4391 [13JN]

Durbin, Senator: characterization of treatment and condition of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H4808 [21JN]

FAA: air traffic control services funding through reductions in Amtrak funding, H5399 [29JN]

Farmville, NC: tribute to Sam Bundy Elementary School students for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H9966 [8NO]

Federal Air Marshal Service: reimburse airlines for cost of seats used by air marshals, H3395, H3398 [17MY], H3680 [19MY]

Federal employees: require Government credit card bills to be made available to the public (H.R. 4089), H8989 [20OC]

FEMA: comply with sex offender registry and notification laws by granting access to databases, H10508 [17NO]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3057), E1413 [30JN]

Foreign policy: national objectives priority assignments, H1874 [12AP]

France: rioting, H9701 [7NO]

Galveston, TX: anniversary of 1900 hurricane, H7791 [8SE]

Houston, TX: abuse by evacuees of taxpayer debit cards issued in relief efforts for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H8166 [21SE]

Houston Astros (baseball team): tribute, E2287 [7NO]

Hurricanes: impact of Hurricane Rita on Texas rice farmers, H8855 [18OC]

———relief efforts for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H7962 [15SE]

———relief efforts for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, H8634 [29SE]

Hussein, Saddam: trial on charges of crimes against humanity, H11337 [13DE]

Immigration: eliminate practice of releasing detained illegal aliens prior to their deportation hearings, H6332 [22JY], H9422 [28OC]

———eliminate sanctuary laws that stop police from arresting and detaining illegal aliens, H6554 [26JY], H9422 [28OC], H10912 [18NO]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws, H5710 [12JY], H6178 [20JY]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 3137), H7593, H7594, H7595, H7597, H7598 [29JY]

———improve border security, H6109 [20JY], H7569 [29JY], H8649 [6OC], H9106 [26OC], H9279 [27OC], H9418-H9424 [28OC], H10366 [16NO]

———reform, H9037-H9040 [20OC], H9418-H9424 [28OC]

Independence Day: observance, H5597 [30JN]

International Women's Day: observance, H1005 [8MR]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H11312 [8DE], H11507 [14DE]

———commend for conducting free elections and encourage further steps toward establishment of a free, democratic, secure, and prosperous Iraq, H4786 [20JN]

———elections, H257 [1FE], H11313 [8DE]

———vote on new constitution, H8811 [17OC], H8852 [18OC]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, H4651 [16JN]

———observance (H. Con. Res. 160), H4819 [21JN]

Law enforcement: make improvements to the national sex offender registration program (H.R. 3132), H7890, H7901 [14SE], H8074 [15SE]

———provide training and equipment to Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers to combat Internet crimes against children, H7901 [14SE]

Lillian McKay Post Office Building, Humble, TX: designate (H.R. 2413), H9443 [1NO]

Morocco: encourage resolution of conflict with Western Sahara and support U.N. Security Council resolution on self-determination for Western Sahara, E1716 [29JY]

———human rights violations, E1716 [29JY]

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization): anniversary, H8486 [28SE]

National Guard: tribute for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H7748 [8SE]

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance, H11113 [7DE]

National Rice Month: observance, H7925 [14SE]

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), H546, H570 [10FE]

National Security Agency: Presidential authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants, H12054 [17DE]

NIH: funding, H5049 [23JN]

Outer Continental Shelf: terminate effect of laws prohibiting spending of appropriated funds to conduct oil and natural gas leasing and preleasing activities (H.R. 3811), H8802 [7OC], H8894 [18OC]

Passports: require machine-readable bar code passports to enter the U.S., H9054 [25OC]

Patriotism: encourage participation in the National Anthem Project sponsored by the National Association for Music Education, H1333 [10MR]

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, H8634 [29SE]

Pledge of Allegiance: district court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H8131 [20SE]

Power resources: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Gulf of Mexico, H8635 [29SE]

———oil and gas exploration, H8378 [27SE]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (H.R. 4128), H9457 [1NO], H9575 [3NO]

Reid, Richard C.: sentencing for attempted bombing of American Airlines Flight 63, H6315 [21JY]

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 (H. Con. Res. 260), H9701, H9702 [7NO]

San Jacinto Day: observance, H2454 [21AP]

Schools: circuit court decision on parental rights relating to public school curriculum, H10044 [9NO]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), H4391 [13JN], H4430 [14JN]

Siddiqi, Muzaffar: National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., TOP COPS Award recipient, E1984 [29SE]

Supreme Court: decision on the execution of juveniles, H974 [3MR]

———decisions on the display of the Ten Commandments on government property, H5258 [28JN], H5481 [30JN]

———disapprove Kelo v. New London, CT, decision on allowing local government seizure of private property, H5104 [24JN], H5366 [29JN]

———permit televising of proceedings (H.R. 4380), H12149 [17DE]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (H.R. 1898), H4989 [23JN]

Texas: tribute to citizens and organizations for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H7647 [6SE], H7676 [7SE], H7822 [13SE]

———tribute to Texas National Guard 8th Brigade for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H7748 [8SE]

Texas District and County Attorneys Association: anniversary, E1873 [15SE]

Texas Independence Day: observance, H921 [2MR]

U.N.: certification of U.N. cooperation in investigation of Oil-for-Food Program, H4335 [9JN]

———reform (H.R. 2745), H4335 [9JN], H4633 [16JN]

———require OMB report to Congress on all U.S. contributions, H4633 [16JN]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), H6321 [21JY]

Veterans Day: observance, H10147 [10NO]

Victims of Crime Act: funding, H4430 [14JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize, H8391 [28SE]

Votes: position on missed, H3779 [24MY], H8788 [7OC], H9990 [8NO], E1069 [24MY], E1964 [27SE], E2002 [29SE]

Women: human rights advances, H5626 [11JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3765 [23MY], H8730 [6OC], H8806 [7OC], H9693 [4NO], H11651 [14DE]

Special order: granted, H280 [1FE], H576 [10FE], H626 [15FE], H705 [16FE], H842 [1MR], H978 [3MR], H1021 [8MR], H1352 [10MR], H1614 [16MR], H1774 [5AP], H1891 [12AP], H2147 [19AP], H2392 [20AP], H2877 [3MY], H2974 [4MY], H3050 [5MY], H3195 [11MY], H3311 [16MY], H3433 [17MY], H3553 [18MY], H3765 [23MY], H4070 [25MY], H4184 [7JN], H4483 [14JN], H4558 [15JN], H4653 [16JN], H4894 [21JN], H5175 [24JN], H5634 [11JY], H5798 [13JY], H5960 [18JY], H6323 [21JY], H6428 [25JY], H7670 [6SE], H7810 [8SE], H7857 [13SE], H8085 [15SE], H8245 [21SE], H8383 [27SE], H8510 [28SE], H8730 [6OC], H8842 [17OC], H9960 [7NO], H10036 [8NO], H10154 [10NO], H10223 [15NO], H11101 [6DE], H11500 [13DE], H11878 [15DE], H12165 [17DE]

Tables

Illegal immigration costs, H5711 [12JY]

Tributes

Alexander, Elizabeth L., H5744 [13JY]

Alexander, Shane and Kara, H5744 [13JY]

Armstrong, Lance, H7699 [7SE]

Aung San Suu Kyi, H4718-H4720 [17JN]

Austin, Stephen F., H9558 [3NO]

Barclay, David, H8799 [7OC]

Benavides, Roy, H7835 [13SE]

Canning, Wesley J., H1825 [6AP]

Derene, Steve, E2365 [15NO]

Eddy, Dan, E2365 [15NO]

Flores, Rick, H9106 [26OC]

Galloway, Denny (Bo), H8105 [20SE]

Gillis, John, E2365 [15NO]

Gonzalez, Sigifredo, Jr., H9279 [27OC]

Hood, Joe, E2365 [15NO]

Jackson, Brian, H10912 [18NO]

Lane, Mike, H3546 [18MY]

Lord, Evelyn, E918 [10MY]

Maciel, Fred L., H674 [16FE]

Martinez, Robert A., H11074 [6DE]

McClammy, James, H3169 [11MY]

Meeuwsen, Bill, H11268 [8DE]

Meyers, Kenneth, H10167 [15NO]

Molfino, Marcelo, H8799 [7OC]

Murphy, Audie, E1910 [21SE]

Nevers, Gillian, E2365 [15NO]

Pickens, Nehemiah, H5805 [14JY]

Poe, Virgil, H2941 [4MY]

Riggs, Wesley R., H4159 [7JN]

Sanderson, Everett, H8799 [7OC]

Slay, Russell, H10111 [9NO]

Steckfuss, Betty Lee, E2125 [19OC]

Tackman, Larry, E2365 [15NO]

Trahin, Luke, H11113 [7DE]

Vasquez, Bernardo, H8105 [20SE]

Washington, Craig A., H2785 [3MY]