MANZULLO, DONALD A. (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1815), H4002 [25MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), H4403 [13JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1817), H3436, H3437 [17MY], H3501 [18MY]

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H1000 [8MR]

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

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H4273 [8JN]

Articles and editorials

Adding Soldiers to the Wall, Judy Emerson, Rockford (IL) Register Star, E1293 [20JN]

Freedom and International Marketing, Michael R. Czinkota, E910 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see H.R. 356), H413 [8FE]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 552), H1779 [5AP]

Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 1192), H1263 [9MR]

Advancement Via Individual Determination (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 576), H11035 [18NO]

Agriculture: establish a voluntary program for country of origin labeling of meat (see H.R. 2068), H2975 [4MY]

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), H5177 [24JN]

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

———provide for certain servicemembers to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 269), H8734 [6OC]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 381), H6431 [25JY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 280), H3769 [23MY]

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

Bank for International Settlements (organization): establish committee to develop uniform U.S. positions on issues before the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and review capital standards accord (see H.R. 1226), H1368 [10MR]

Bicycles: support a national bike month and express appreciation of cyclists and others for promoting bicycle safety and the benefits of cycling (see H. Con. Res. 145), H4896 [21JN]

Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid: establish (see H.R. 985), H2103 [14AP]

Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts: support activities (see H.R. 1337), H1780 [5AP]

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

———reform Federal budget procedures, impose spending safeguards, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, and account for accurate Government agency costs (see H.R. 2290), H5177 [24JN]

Canada: express appreciation for cooperation and friendship with the U.S. and offer congratulations on Canada Day celebration (see H. Res. 350), H5916 [14JY]

CERCLA: modify provisions on liability associated with a release or threatened release of recycled oil (see H.R. 2211), H3112 [10MY]

Chicago White Sox (baseball team): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 281), H9362 [27OC]

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

———improve the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Program (see H.R. 1355), H3113 [10MY]

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), H1897 [12AP]

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

Civil liberties: require reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace (see H.R. 1445), H11035 [18NO]

Coins: redesign the reverse side of the penny in commemoration of the anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln (see H.R. 767), H583 [10FE]

Collective bargaining: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see H.R. 239), H3198 [11MY]

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

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 123), H5604 [30JN]

Community development: allow community reinvestment credit for investments and other financial support to enable employees to establish employee stock ownership plans or eligible worker owned cooperatives (see H.R. 2457), H3555 [18MY]

Courts: amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (see H.R. 516), H348 [2FE]

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

———limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 1100), H1372 [10MR]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos or silica exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos or silica exposure (see H.R. 1957), H2734 [28AP]

———provide protections of habeas corpus for certain incapacitated individuals whose life is in jeopardy (see H.R. 1151), H1510 [15MR]

Crime: combat unlawful commercial sex activities by targeting demand, prohibit operation of sex tours, and protect children and assist State and local law enforcement relative to such activities (see H.R. 2012), H5963 [18JY]

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

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 1814), H2548 [26AP]

Curtiss, Glenn H.: tribute (see H. Res. 374), H6328 [21JY]

Dept. of Commerce: eliminate fees for assistance under export promotion programs, authorize appropriations for such purpose, and expand export promotion activities (see H.R. 4250), H10038 [8NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: create an inspection program that uses videophone systems at certain points of entry in Florida to satisfy certain reporting requirements (see H.R. 1509), H2978 [4MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: repeal authority to enter into private tax collection contracts (see H.R. 1621), H2978 [4MY]

Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 1973), H9362 [27OC]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1554), H7673 [6SE]

Disasters: 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), H10039 [8NO]

Diseases: fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 1262), H1970 [13AP]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 1288), H1780 [5AP]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H790 [17FE]

Education: increase teacher familiarity with the educational needs of gifted and talented students (see H.R. 1156), H3056 [5MY]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H845 [1MR]

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), H4144 [26MY]

Families and domestic relations: require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 69), H524 [9FE]

FDA: provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 4167), H9361 [27OC]

———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 1079), H1372 [10MR]

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

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2965), H4721 [17JN]

FEMA: establish as an independent agency (see H.R. 3685), H7742 [7SE]

Financial institutions: enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities (see H.R. 2061), H4356 [9JN]

———reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 1185), H1263 [9MR]

———repeal prohibition on payment of interest on demand deposits (see H.R. 1224), H1368 [10MR]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 800), H627 [15FE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 47), H286 [1FE]

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

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 10), H4487 [14JN]

Foreign trade: application of countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 1216), H2738 [28AP]

Government: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1449), H8388 [27SE]

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]

———make antitrust laws apply to negotiations between groups of independent pharmacies and health plans and health insurance issuers in the same manner as collective bargaining by labor organizations (see H.R. 1671), H2881 [3MY]

Hire a Veteran Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5604 [30JN]

Homeless: establish a grant program to provide supportive services in permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals (see H.R. 1471), H6328 [21JY]

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

Immigration: match willing U.S. workers with employers, increase and fairly apportion H-2B visas, and ensure H-2B visas serve their intended purpose (see H.R. 1587), H2106 [18AP]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign-issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 925), H8248 [21SE]

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

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers: provide for continued oversight of the Internet domain name system and ensure physical location within the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 268), H9277 [26OC]

Iran: hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (see H.R. 282), H4143 [26MY]

Iron and steel industry: urge the Dept. of Commerce and ITC to consider the impact of steel antidumping or countervailing duties on steel-consuming manufacturers and the economy when conducting sunset reviews (see H. Res. 84), H631 [15FE]

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

J.M. Dietrich Northeast Annex, Springfield, IL: designate (see H.R. 2630), H4072 [25MY]

Jacob L. Frazier Post Office Building, St. Charles, IL: designate (see H.R. 3767), H7948 [14SE]

John F. Whiteside Joliet Post Office Building, Joliet, IL: designate (see H.R. 2113), H3052 [5MY]

Johnson, John A. (Jack): pardon posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 24), H2395 [20AP]

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

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 500), H285 [1FE]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 136), H2738 [28AP]

Law enforcement: provide grants for prosecutions of cases cleared through use of DNA backlog clearance funds (see H.R. 1602), H7743 [7SE]

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

Lillian Kinkella Keil Post Office, Covina, CA: designate (see H.R. 4053), H9473 [1NO]

Lincoln, Abraham: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial of birth (see H.R. 2808), H4295 [8JN]

Medicare: exclude coverage of drugs prescribed for treatment of impotence (see H.R. 712), H3894 [24MY]

———reform the physician payment update system through repeal of the sustainable growth rate payment update system (see H.R. 2356), H5915 [14JY]

Members of Congress: deny congressional retirement benefits to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 4535), H11653 [14DE]

Mental health: prohibit use of Federal funds for any universal or mandatory mental health screening program (see H.R. 181), H848 [1MR]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (see H.R. 1790), H10227 [15NO]

———raise awareness about the importance of social worker and case worker safety (see H. Con. Res. 278), H9642 [3NO]

Mexico: disapprove U.S.-Mexico Social Security totalization agreement (see H. Con. Res. 50), H523 [9FE] (see H. Res. 20), H287 [1FE]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 144), H3263 [12MY]

Mongolia: commend democracy efforts and express support for U.S. efforts to continue to strengthen partnership (see H. Con. Res. 256), H8643 [29SE]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2048), H4143 [26MY]

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

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 2231), H4985 [22JN]

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

———protect employer rights (see H.R. 1816), H3114 [10MY]

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

National security: improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers (see H.R. 418), H235 [26JA]

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

Office of Special Inspector General for Hurricane Katrina Recovery: establish (see H.R. 3737), H8342 [22SE]

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), H8735 [6OC] (see H.R. 3918), H8847 [17OC] (see H.R. 4318), H11036 [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), H9556 [2NO]

Patents: amend certain laws relative to patent fees (see H.R. 2791), H10161 [14NO]

Pensions: reform funding rules (see H.R. 2830), H8847 [17OC]

Pharmaceuticals: importation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 328), H2738 [28AP]

Political campaigns: repeal disclosure requirement for certain electioneering communication disbursements and prohibit making such disbursements by corporations and labor organizations (see H.R. 689), H521 [9FE]

———repeal limits on contributions and party campaign expenditures, restore certain rights to exempt organizations, and allow State and local parties to make expenditures using nonfederal funds (see H.R. 1316), H2150 [19AP]

Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (see H.R. 1006), H846 [1MR]

Real estate: prohibit economic development assistance to States or localities that use eminent domain to obtain property for private commercial development or fail to pay relocation costs to displaced persons (see H.R. 3405), H6936 [27JY]

———protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H.R. 3135), H6432 [25JY] (see H.R. 4128), H9436 [31OC]

Robert T. Ferguson Post Office Building, Flora, IL: designate (see H.R. 1287), H1780 [5AP]

Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 142), H1024 [8MR]

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

SBA: expand and improve assistance provided by small business development centers to Native Americans (see H.R. 2981), H4722 [17JN]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 1357), H1897 [12AP]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 525), H348 [2FE]

Social Security: exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 1438), H8388 [27SE]

———include additional information in account statements (see H.R. 1286), H2395 [20AP]

———provide certain benefits to individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H847 [1MR]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 147), H8342 [22SE]

Southern California Association of Governments: anniversary (see H. Res. 247), H6329 [21JY]

Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 68), H413 [8FE]

Tariff: unidirectional (cardioid) electret condenser microphone modules (see H.R. 1202), H7743 [7SE]

Tariff Act: allow U.S. manufacturers that use products subject to countervailing or antidumping duty proceedings or use domestic like products to participate in those proceedings (see H.R. 4217), H9640 [3NO]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums for high deductible health plans required relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 37), H1025 [8MR]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 2089), H4356 [9JN]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 765), H1372 [10MR]

———allow employers a tax credit for hiring military service personnel who served in a combat zone or hazardous duty area (see H.R. 1635), H2100 [14AP]

———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]

———extend deduction for increased expensing for small business (see H.R. 1678), H4985 [22JN]

———increase benefits for parents who stay at home with their children (see H.R. 3080), H5252 [27JN]

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

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 1684, 1685), H2148 [19AP]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain systems installed in nonresidential buildings (see H.R. 1241), H1369 [10MR]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1548), H3056 [5MY]

———provide tax incentives for the purchase of qualified health insurance (see H.R. 1872), H2646 [27AP]

———provide transition funding rules for certain plans, including airline industry pension plans, electing to cease future benefit accruals (see H.R. 2106), H4188 [7JN]

———reduce depreciation recovery period for roof systems (see H.R. 1510), H2648 [27AP]

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

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

———restore, make permanent, and increase amount of exclusion from gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 897), H792 [17FE]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1131), H7564 [28JY]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1306), H2103 [14AP]

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

Truth in Regulating Act: make permanent the pilot project for the report on rules (see H.R. 1167), H3262 [12MY]

U.N.: withhold funding if the U.N. abridges U.S. right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3436), H8514 [28SE]

UNESCO: withdraw U.S. membership (see H. Con. Res. 132), H2102 [14AP]

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), H3262 [12MY]

———improve compensation benefits for veterans in certain cases of impairment of vision involving both eyes (see H.R. 2963), H7613 [29JY]

Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 173), H8163 [20SE]

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

———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), H7645 [2SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Committee on Small Business (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 109), H719 [16FE]

Courts: awarding of attorneys' fees to private parties who prevail in litigation against the Federal Government (see H.R. 435), H283 [1FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency (see H.R. 2208), H3112 [10MY]

National Indoor Comfort Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 130), H847 [1MR]

Patrick, Danica: tribute (see H. Res. 320), H4561 [15JN]

Small business: analyze potential impacts of rules proposed by certain agencies (see H.R. 682), H520 [9FE]

Small Business Investment Act: establish a participating debenture program (see H.R. 3429), H6649 [26JY]

Tariff: clarify article description of certain monochrome glass envelopes (see H.R. 1997), H2736 [28AP]

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

Technology: recognize contributions of environmental systems and the technicians who install and maintain them (see H. Res. 130), H847 [1MR]

Letters

Small Business Bill of Rights: by, Committee on Small Business (House), H2582 [27AP]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), conference report, H3016 [5MY]

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) (organization): support Anti-Counterfeiting and Piracy Initiative, E2268 [3NO]

Business and industry: coordinate Federal manufacturing research and development, strengthen manufacturing innovation and education programs, and expand outreach programs for small and medium-sized manufacturers (H.R. 250), H8200 [21SE]

Buy American Act: compliance, H3501, H3502 [18MY], E1109 [26MY]

China, People's Republic of: authorize measures to deter arms transfers by foreign countries to the People's Republic of China, H6055 [19JY]

———authorize measures to deter arms transfers by foreign countries to the People's Republic of China (H.R. 3100), H5990 [19JY]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H4053 [25MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1815), E1109 [26MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), H4775 [20JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1817), H3501, H3502 [18MY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H5990, H6055 [19JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency (H.R. 2208), E920 [10MY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), E661 [15AP]

Foreign policy: impact of free markets on society, E910 [9MY]

Health: improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H7001 [28JY]

Hurricanes: making emergency supplemental appropriations for relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3673), H7781 [8SE]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: express appreciation for the contribution of Chinese art and culture and recognize the Festival of China at the Kennedy Center, E2082 [7OC]

National Indoor Comfort Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 130), H2166, H2167 [20AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission: increase membership to improve efficiency (H.R. 740), E1539 [20JY]

———provide for adjudicative flexibility relative to employer filing of notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by OSHA (H.R. 739), E1539 [20JY]

———provide for judicial deference to conclusions of law determined by the Commission relative to an issued order (H.R. 741), E1539 [20JY]

OSHA: provide for the award of attorney's fees and costs to small employers when they prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of OSHA citations (H.R. 742), E1539 [20JY]

SBA: 7(a) guaranteed loan program funding, H4450, H4451 [14JN]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), H4450, H4451 [14JN]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 525), H6493 [26JY]

Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program Act: prohibit funding for certain provisions relative to distribution of Federal contracts, H4775 [20JN]

Tariff: clarify article description of certain monochrome glass envelopes (H.R. 1997), E811 [28AP]

Technology: recognize contributions of environmental systems and the technicians who install and maintain them (H. Res. 130), H2166, H2167 [20AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H8159 [20SE]

Special order: granted, H705 [16FE], H4070 [25MY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 108th Congress: Committee on Small Business (House) (H. Rept. 108-800), H71 [4JA]

National Small Business Regulatory Assistance Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 230) (H. Rept. 109-208), H7556 [28JY]

SBA Small Business Development Centers' Assistance to Native Americans Expansion and Improvement: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 2981) (H. Rept. 109-206), H7555 [28JY]

Second-Stage Small Business Development Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3207) (H. Rept. 109-205), H7555 [28JY]

Small Business Bill of Rights: Committee on Small Business (House) (H. Res. 22) (H. Rept. 109-52), H2469 [21AP]

Vocational and Technical Entrepreneurship Development Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 527) (H. Rept. 109-207), H7556 [28JY]

Rules

Committee on Small Business (House), H682-H684 [16FE]

Statements

Dept. of Energy Small Business Subcontracting Program: by, Committee on Small Business (House), S4843 [10MY], H3016 [5MY]

Small Business Bill of Rights: by, H2582 [27AP]

Tributes

Berg, John H., E1293 [20JN]

Deane, Lorraine (Rainnie), E1151 [7JN]

Hall, Leonard (Nick), E197 [9FE]

Sabelhaus, Melanie, E1324 [23JN]