BURGESS, MICHAEL C. (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), H1302, H1303 [10MR]

Articles and editorials

Highland Village Soldier Killed, Christy A. Robinson, Dallas (TX) Morning News, H2130 [19AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see H.R. 356), H195 [25JA]

Armed Forces: restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 602), H7743 [7SE]

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

Aviation: provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations flying for public benefit and to the pilots and staff of such organizations (see H.R. 1871), H2646 [27AP]

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

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

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

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

———revise the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration program (see H.R. 1505), H2473 [21AP]

China, Republic of: oppose proposed People's Republic of China anti-secession law and reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 76), H1510 [15MR]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 698), H11035 [18NO]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 2458), H4144 [26MY]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1651), H5252 [27JN]

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]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 554), H2738 [28AP]

———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]

Day of Commemoration of the Great Upheaval: support goals (see H. Res. 294), H6329 [21JY]

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

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

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 1246), H8734 [6OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize the Citizen Corps and establish the Border Corps (see H.R. 4099), H10157 [10NO]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 34), H942 [2MR]

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), H9554 [2NO]

Diseases: anniversary of development of Salk polio vaccine (see H. Res. 208), H1895 [12AP]

———authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 3641), H11110 [6DE]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 312), H3262 [12MY]

———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 1262), H1370 [10MR]

———support goal of eliminating suffering and death due to cancer (see H. Con. Res. 210), H11881 [15DE]

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

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), H790 [17FE]

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

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

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

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

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), H1025 [8MR]

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

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

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

Foreign trade: enhance resources to enforce U.S. trade rights (see H.R. 3283), H6652 [26JY]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment protecting religious freedom (see H.J. Res. 57), H5602 [30JN]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 61), H6204 [20JY]

Health: improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (see H.R. 3205), H6381 [22JY]

———provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 583), H8846 [17OC]

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

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]

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

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 enforcement, improve homeland security, remove incentives for illegal immigration, and establish a guest worker program (see H.R. 3333), H6936 [27JY]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 3137), H6936 [27JY]

———establish a Border Patrol Auxiliary (see H.R. 3704), H7813 [8SE]

———prohibit loans by Federal agencies to aliens who are unlawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 4580), H12047 [16DE]

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

———require employers to conduct employment eligibility verification (see H.R. 19), H8388 [27SE]

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

Iran: hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (see H.R. 282), H4187 [7JN]

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

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

Lillian McKay Post Office Building, Humble, TX: designate (see H.R. 2413), H7565 [28JY]

Medicaid: provide for health opportunity accounts (see H.R. 3757), H7861 [13SE]

———recognize importance of prospective payment system for federally qualified health centers (see H. Con. Res. 231), H7561 [28JY]

Medicare: adjust the fee for collecting specimens for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests (see H.R. 2218), H3332 [16MY]

———establish a floor for physician payment rates (see H.R. 4078), H9641 [3NO]

———provide continued coverage for immunosuppressive drugs furnished to beneficiaries that have received an organ transplant and whose coverage would otherwise expire (see H.R. 2051), H8986 [19OC]

———provide for value-based purchasing in payment for physicians' services (see H.R. 3617), H7611 [29JY]

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

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

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

National Apprenticeship Act: ensure that apprenticeship program applications are processed in a fair and timely manner (see H.R. 3613), H7561 [28JY]

National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network: establish to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research (see H.R. 596), H352 [2FE]

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

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

National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 265), H3055 [5MY]

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

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]

National wildlife refuges: provide public access to Navassa Island National Wildlife Refuge and Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. 1183), H8162 [20SE]

Older Americans Act: provide information and outreach for the prevention of osteoporosis (see H.R. 1081), H981 [3MR]

Outer Continental Shelf: terminate effect of laws prohibiting spending of appropriated funds to conduct oil and natural gas leasing and preleasing activities (see H.R. 4318), H12051 [16DE]

Pakistan: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (see H.R. 4073), H9277 [26OC]

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

Pledge of Allegiance: support recitation in public schools and urge the Supreme Court to uphold constitutionality (see H. Con. Res. 253), H8387 [27SE]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (see H.R. 1640), H2395 [20AP]

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

Public Health Service Act: provide liability protections for volunteer practitioners at health centers (see H.R. 1313), H1508 [15MR]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H.R. 3135), H5599 [30JN]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 389), H287 [1FE]

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

Schools: recognize benefits and importance of school-based music education (see H. Con. Res. 45), H849 [1MR]

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

Sergeant Byron W. Norwood Post Office Building, Pflugerville, TX: designate (see H.R. 1001), H1265 [9MR]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 525), H1969 [13AP]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 147), H76 [4JA]

———repeal the windfall elimination provision and protect the retirement of public servants (see H.R. 1714), H2393 [20AP]

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

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]

Supreme Court: disapprove Kelo v. New London, CT, decision on allowing local government seizure of private property (see H. Res. 340), H5435 (see H. Res. 340), H5480 [29JN]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums for high deductible health plans required relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 37), H72 [4JA]

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

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 2089), H2976 [4MY]

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

———allow use of flexible spending and health reimbursement arrangements in combination with health savings accounts (see H.R. 4511), H11503 [13DE]

———clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 3095), H7815 [8SE]

———make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 930), H3695 [19MY]

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

———provide that the credit for producing fuel from a nonconventional source shall apply to gas produced onshore from certain formations (see H.R. 454), H720 [16FE]

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

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 1517), H6107 [19JY]

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

White House Fellows Program: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 269), H9043 [20OC]

Women: establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 1245), H1510 [15MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Denton County, TX: authorize a project to widen Interstate Route 35 East (see H.R. 35), H72 [4JA]

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

Dept. of Transportation: develop and implement an environmental review process for safety emergency highway projects (see H.R. 1086), H981 [3MR]

Infant Mortality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 402), H7561 [28JY]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 2793), H4295 [8JN]

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

Medicaid: expand State long-term care partnership programs (see H.R. 3511), H7556 [28JY]

Medicare: coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis (see H.R. 2257), H3196 [11MY]

National Nurse Practitioners Week: honor goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 290), H9695 [4NO]

Roads and highways: amend regulations relative to design-build contracting (see H.R. 1085), H981 [3MR]

Taxation: increase dollar limitation on employer-provided group term life insurance that can be excluded from the gross income of the employee (see H.R. 51), H73 [4JA]

———provide taxpayers a flat tax alternative to the current income tax system (see H.R. 1040), H940 [2MR]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H5639 [12JY]

Lists

Armed Forces members from the 26th Congressional District of Texas, E2569 [17DE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H995 [8MR], H1737 [5AP], H5481 [30JN], H7822 [13SE], H8105 [20SE], H11337 [13DE]

Remarks

Aguillon, Mariela: PacifiCare Foundation Latino Health Scholarship recipient, E2165 [25OC]

Air Force: tribute to members killed in 1996 terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers U.S. military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, H5482 [30JN]

———tribute to Your Guardians of Freedom Program, E1952 [27SE]

Allen, Chavontreal: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1791 [8SE]

AMA: removal of Texas from list of States in medical liability crisis, H3268 [16MY]

Anderson, Sandy A.: Women in Aviation, International (organization) Pioneer Hall of Fame inductee, E464 [17MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H2113 [19AP], H2338 [20AP]

Argyle, TX: tribute to Argyle High School marching band, E2331 [10NO]

Aviation: enhance competition in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, area, H4901 [22JN]

Bipartisan Committee To Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina (House, Select): establish (H. Res. 437), H8168 [21SE]

Brock, Euline: North Central Texas Council of Governments William J. Pitstick Regional Cooperation Award recipient, E1144 [7JN]

Brown, Sharday M.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1765 [7SE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4241), H10114, H10134 [9NO]

Business Flooring Specialists, Inc.: inclusion in Entrepreneur Magazine list of nation's fastest growing new businesses, E1139 [7JN]

CareFlite (organization): anniversary, E1719 [29JY]

Clark, Linda: Denton, TX, Denton School District Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1059 [23MY]

Colleyville, TX: tribute to Colleyville Women's Club Circle of Hope Award recipients, E1080 [24MY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 109th Congress, H4302 [9JN]

Cooke County, TX: tribute to 4-H Dairy Judging Team, E2011 [6OC]

Coppell, TX: anniversary, E2110 [18OC]

Courts: amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (S. 5), H2543 [26AP]

———remove to Federal court certain State cases involving the rights of incapacitated persons (H.R. 1332), H1603 [16MR]

Cover the Uninsured Week: observance, H2750 [3MY]

Cunningham, Michelle: University of North Texas Latinos in the 21st Century Conference Outstanding Community Service Award recipient, E2494 [8DE]

Day, Megan E.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1777 [7SE]

Denton, TX: anniversary of Denton Municipal Electric, E1490 [14JY]

———anniversary of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, E2105 [18OC]

———Center for Digital Government honoree, E5 [4JA]

———construction of renewable biodiesel facility, E523 [5AP]

———Link bus system recipient of Texas Transportation Association Outstanding Metropolitan Transit System award, E380 [8MR]

———tribute to Army National Guard Co., Alpha, 2d Battalion, 112th Armor, H11660 [15DE], E2568 [17DE]

———tribute to citizens and organizations for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, E2163 [25OC]

Denton County, TX: anniversary of Denton County Firefighters Memorial Service, E2016 [6OC]

———anniversary of Friends and Family (organization), E1971 [28SE]

———tribute to NAACP, E200 [9FE]

Discovery (space shuttle): tribute to crew, H6438 [26JY]

Diseases: improve preparation for an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic, H9073 [25OC], H9440 [1NO], H9940 [7NO], H11185 [7DE]

———improve preparation for an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic (H.R. 4245), H9939 [7NO]

Elkins, Miranda: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal award recipient, E2107 [18OC]

Elliot, Jordan: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1793 [8SE]

Engibous, Tom: American Electronics Association Medal of Achievement Award recipient, E1821 [13SE]

ENTECH Inc.: tribute, E1729 [29JY]

Essner Manufacturing, L.P.: tribute, E1119 [26MY]

Fairchild, Diana: Texas Commission on State Emergency Communications Silent Hero Award recipient, E1446 [11JY]

Farquhars, Kamala S.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1790 [8SE]

Flemming, Lucas: General Council of the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement award recipient, E2181 [27OC]

Flower Mound, TX: anniversary of Flower Mound Elementary School, E889 [5MY]

———Center for Digital Government honoree, E6 [4JA]

———Flower Mound High School recipient of GRAMMY Signature School Gold List award, E528 [5AP]

———tribute to Flower Mound High School speech and debate team, E2333 [10NO]

———tribute to Marcus High School girls' soccer team, E758 [26AP]

———tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., commemorative event, E2155 [24OC]

Forest Hill, TX: tribute to Forest Hill Fire-Rescue station, E1374 [28JN]

Fort Worth, TX: anniversary of Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, E1312 [22JN]

———anniversary of Handley Church of Christ, E1876 [15SE]

———tribute to CJ's Studio of Performing Arts students selected to perform in Moscow Ballet's presentation of the Nutcracker, E2336 [10NO]

———tribute to JPS Health Network for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, E2185 [27OC]

———tribute to Nolan Catholic High School football team, E4 [4JA]

———tribute to Texas National Guard 136th Airlift Wing Family Readiness Team, E1 [4JA]

Gage, Ronnie: Lewisville, TX, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E119 [1FE]

Glen Park, TX: Glen Park Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E121 [1FE]

Green, Veda: JPS Health Network Spirit of JPS Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1347 [24JN]

H.E. Douglas, Sr., Memorial New Shoes for Little Feet Foundation: tribute, E2403 [18NO]

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, H1222 [9MR], H2543, H2544 [26AP]

———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), H6988 [28JY]

———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (S. 544), H6678 [27JY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H4409 [14JN]

———provide for collection and maintenance of human cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and research and authorize the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program (H.R. 2520), Senate amendment, H12071 [17DE]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (H.R. 810), H3775, H3816 [24MY]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system, H996 [8MR]

Hobon, Brandon: Denton, TX, Police Dept. Volunteer Officer of the Year award recipient, E1141 [7JN]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H1738 [5AP]

Hunt, Jordan: General Council of the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement award recipient, E2180 [27OC]

Hurricanes: conduct a congressional inquiry into Federal response to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita and make immediate corrective measures to improve such responses in the future, H8360 [27SE]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations for relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3645), H7628 [2SE]

Insurance: extend Federal funding for operation of State high risk health insurance pools (H.R. 4519), H12072, H12073, H12074, H12075 [17DE]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (H.R. 2793), E1162 [8JN]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H5261 [28JN], H10134 [9NO], H11041, H11075 [6DE]

———commend for conducting free elections, express gratitude to U.S. Armed Forces and their families, and reaffirm U.S. mission (H. Res. 60), H309 [2FE]

———recognize importance and credibility of an independent Iraqi judiciary in the formation of a new and democratic Iraq (H. Res. 534), H10046 [9NO], H11643 [14DE]

———vote on new constitution, H8812 [17OC]

Justin, TX: Northwest High School recipient of Intel/Scholastic Schools of Distinction award, E2014 [6OC]

———tribute to students of Northwest High School for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, E2332 [10NO]

Keller, TX: tribute to Keller High School Academic Decathlon team, E606 [12AP]

———tribute to Keller High School girls' softball team, E1173 [8JN]

Lawson, Taliah C.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1766 [7SE]

Leadership Training Institute of America: tribute, E1313 [22JN]

Lemons, Erik C.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1787 [8SE]

Lewisville, TX: C. Douglas Killough Lewisville High School-North dedication ceremony, E1953 [27SE]

Lorne, Velma: Texas Public Employees Association Unsung Hero Award recipient, E1774 [7SE]

Lowe, Justin: Texas Values Visual Arts Competition winner, E433 [14MR]

LVTV-TV (Lewisville, TX): Telly Awards recipient, E434 [14MR]

McBath, Tiffany A.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1767 [7SE]

Medicaid: reform, H4493 [15JN]

Medicare: anniversary, H10190 [15NO]

———coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis (H.R. 2257), E1220 [14JN]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, H8905, H8906 [18OC]

———establish pay for performance system to adequately reimburse physicians, H10367 [16NO]

———prescription drug benefit coverage, H10190, H10211, H10212 [15NO]

Memorial Day: observance, E1078 [24MY]

Mining and mineral resources: uranium mining and reclamation technologies research and development funding, H2401 [21AP]

Molded Fiber Glass Companies, Inc.: tribute, E1718 [29JY]

Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, H2342 [20AP]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 30), H432 [9FE]

National Men's Health Week: observance, E1220 [14JN]

National Nurses Week: observance, H3201 [12MY]

Nelson, Mike: SBA Regional Subcontractor of the Year award recipient, E799 [27AP]

North Richland Hills, TX: Green Valley Elementay School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1950 [27SE]

———National Weather Service ``StormReady'' Community designee, E436 [14MR]

———tribute to North Ridge Middle School band, E605 [12AP]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, H3339 [17MY]

Petroleum: protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, H2424 [21AP]

Pettit, Alex: Center for Digital Government Best of Texas Award for Demonstrated Leadership in Management of Information Technology recipient, E2161 [25OC]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H2156, H2338, H2342 [20AP], H2401, H2424 [21AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H6657 [27JY], H6953 [28JY], E1718, E1729 [29JY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H2156 [20AP]

Roads and highways: allow States to build voluntary-use toll lanes and dedicate revenues to new highway capacity, H1198 [9MR]

———amend regulations relative to design-build contracting, H1304 [10MR]

Roanoke, TX: tribute to Metroport Meals on Wheels, E985 [16MY]

Roberson, Brian: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1778 [7SE]

Robnett, Erin: Texas Values Visual Arts Competition winner, E530 [5AP]

Schools: recognize benefits and importance of school-based music education (H. Con. Res. 45), H807 [1MR]

Science: improve proficiency testing of clinical laboratories (H.R. 4568), H12062 [17DE]

Sexton, Christopher V.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1794 [8SE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care, H2750 [3MY]

Social Security: privatization proposals, H1004 [8MR], H1208 [9MR]

———reform, H1004 [8MR], H1208 [9MR]

States: modify calculation of receipt of Federal toll credits for any local, State, or private funds contributed to a toll project, H1302 [10MR]

Taxation: allow use of flexible spending and health reimbursement arrangements in combination with health savings accounts (H.R. 4511), H11337 [13DE]

———provide taxpayers a flat tax alternative to the current income tax system (H.R. 1040), H6209 [21JY]

Texas: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport recipient of Alliance to Save Energy Star of Energy Efficieny Award, E2127 [19OC]

———State constitutional amendment allowing caps on noneconomic damages in medical liability lawsuits, H8106 [20SE]

———tribute to Army National Guard 56th Combat Brigade, H11660 [15DE]

———tribute to citizens and organizations for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H7649 [6SE]

———tribute to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport employees for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, E2183 [27OC]

———tribute to health care professionals for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H7823 [13SE]

Tharayil, Ashley K.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1769 [7SE]

The Colony, TX: tribute to hosting of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund ``The Wall That Heals'' exhibit, E2405 [18NO]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), H1198 [9MR], H1302, H1304 [10MR]

Trinity Railway Express (business): tribute for efforts to provide relief for areas impacted by Hurricane Rita, E2192 [27OC]

Trophy Club, TX: anniversary, E984 [16MY]

University of Texas: tribute to Southwestern Medical School biomedical research program, H3064 [10MY]

Votes: correction, E1734 [29JY]

Watkins, Micaela: Nestle USA, Inc., Very Best in Youth program award winner, E1954 [27SE]

Werntz, Ruslan: Discovery Channel Youth Scientist Challenge TLC Science of Production Award recipient, E2251 [3NO]

White, David: General Council of the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement award recipient, E2323 [10NO]

Wilson, Shannon J.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1788 [8SE]

World War II: tribute to Tuskegee Airmen (H. Con. Res. 26), H428 [9FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1021 [8MR], H1891 [12AP], H2147 [19AP], H6428 [25JY], H7643 [2SE], H7670 [6SE], H8159 [20SE], H8510 [28SE], H9099 [25OC], H9471 [1NO], H9960 [7NO], H10142 [9NO], H10223 [15NO], H10499 [16NO], H11101 [6DE], H11500 [13DE]

Statements

Tribute to Tim Burgess: Arvin Short, E658 [15AP]

Tributes

Admire, Robert, E1220 [14JN]

Akins, Burl J., E1673 [29JY]

Atkinson, Robert, E1564 [21JY]

Auers, Leslie, E2212 [28OC]

Baxter, Charles R., H1374 [14MR]

Boesch, Barry E., E2012 [6OC]

Brooks, Donald A., E383 [8MR]

Brown, Kim, E2210 [28OC]

Christianson, Kristi, E2197 [27OC]

Cleveland, Tom, E1612 [27JY]

Cockburn, Vivian, E1723 [29JY]

Conduff, Michael A., E2328 [10NO]

Dallas, Ernest W., Jr., H7700 [7SE], E1728 [29JY], E1775 [7SE]

DeLay, Representative, H1738 [5AP]

Duncan, Ernest, E2124 [19OC]

Dunning, Raymond, Jr., E1447 [11JY]

Eastman, Rudy, E1219 [14JN]

Flanagan, Butch, E531 [5AP]

Fletcher, Ray, E2208 [28OC]

Freeman, Matthew W., E1079 [24MY]

Funderburk, Daniel, E2439 [6DE]

Gappa, Phil and Bryson, E1561 [21JY]

Gardner, Bonnie, E2184 [27OC]

Harpool, Tom, E467 [17MR]

Harris, Joe, E239 [15FE]

Hassler, Wayne, E2169 [25OC]

Heinkel-Wolfe, Peggy, E1672 [29JY]

Herrion, Thomas, E1776 [7SE]

Horn, Jim, E197 [9FE]

Hudson, Aaron, H2130 [19AP]

Hughes, Robert, H2984 [5MY], E885 [5MY]

Hughes, Sean, E2059 [7OC]

Hutchens, Doug and Heather, E1565 [21JY]

Hyatt, Ronald, E1869 [15SE]

Jackson, Graham, E1090 [25MY]

Kincaid, Tommy, E2441 [6DE]

LaPlante, Lyndon, E2361 [15NO]

Martinez, Francisco G., E526 [5AP]

McBride, James O., E471 [17MR]

McCormick, Jerry and Shirley, E2199 [27OC]

McNeill, Virginia, E2440 [6DE]

Moore, Davis, E2196 [27OC]

Moore, G.A., E7 [4JA]

Myers, Rose Bargas, E708 [20AP]

Nava, Henry, Jr., E2576 [17DE]

Norie, Shane, E532 [5AP]

Oberlin, Marc, E2179 [27OC]

Parks, Rosa, H9054 [25OC]

Poliakoff, Ray R., E1983 [29SE]

Pope, Jessica, E381 [8MR]

Rafes, Courtney, E2439 [6DE]

Ramsey, Michael, E2168 [25OC]

Rein, Christina, E1559 [21JY]

Riddle, Jimmy, E417 [10MR]

Samek, Wanda, E1771 [7SE]

Schlegal, Harold, E707 [20AP]

Schultz, William, E2166 [25OC]

Shahan, James (Clyde) and Aural, E2 [4JA]

Sigler, Larry, E1562 [21JY]

Slay, Sue Ann, E2325 [10NO]

Smith, Barron, E385 [8MR]

Swafford, Tony, E1060 [23MY]

Taylor, Greg, E532 [5AP]

Thompson, Garfield W., E2509 [13DE]

Tunnicliff, Betty, E1060 [23MY]

Willams, Hiawthi, E2194 [27OC]

Young, Ryan B., E1866 [15SE]