SMITH, CHRISTOPHER H. (a Representative from New Jersey)

Amendments

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H6050, H6070 [19JY], H6119 [20JY]

U.N.: reform (H.R. 2745), H4639 [16JN]

Analyses

Biography of a Bad Statistic—Abortions Rising Under Bush? Not True. How That False Claim Came To Be—and Lives On: Annenberg Political Fact Check (organization), E1121 [26MY]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, H603 [15FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 552), H350 [2FE]

Africa: provide assistance for small and medium enterprises in sub-Saharan African countries (see H.R. 4319), H10225 [15NO]

Africa-America Institute: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 261), H8734 [6OC]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 3931), H8513 [28SE]

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

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 1451), H1694 [17MR]

Albania: commend for protecting and saving the lives of the majority of Jews living in Albania during the Holocaust (see H. Res. 495), H8846 [17OC]

America Recycles Day: support goal and mission (see H. Con. Res. 289), H9696 [4NO]

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

America's Blood Centers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 220), H3436 [17MY]

Anti-Slavery Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 90), H989 [7MR]

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

Armed Forces: grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see H.R. 1478), H1777 [5AP]

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

———revise age and service requirements for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service and improve health care for reservists and their families by making TRICARE benefits permanent (see H.R. 558), H1896 [12AP]

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

Association of University Teachers: condemn recent vote by British trade union to boycott Bar-Ilan University and the University of Haifa (see H. Res. 279), H3769 [23MY]

Azerbaijan: call for free and fair parliamentary elections (see H. Res. 326), H4655 [16JN]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 38), H2881 [3MY]

Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid: establish (see H.R. 985), H1417 [14MR]

Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts: support activities (see H.R. 1337), H1621 [16MR]

Braille, Louis: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2872), H8810 [7OC]

Brian P. Parrello Post Office Building, West Milford, NJ: designate (see H.R. 1342), H5963 [18JY]

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

Bush, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention and community policing and support Federal participation in National Night Out (see H. Res. 336), H5604 [30JN]

Cambodia: honor victims of genocide and establish an international criminal tribunal to bring the perpetrators of the genocide to justice (see H. Con. Res. 238), H7950 [14SE]

Capitol Police: increase the mandatory retirement age (see H.R. 1335), H4561 [15JN]

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

Children and youth: establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see H.R. 2238), H3695 [19MY]

———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. 2423), H3554 [18MY]

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

———provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries (see H.R. 1409), H3056 [5MY]

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), H5434 (see H.R. 3100), H5478 [29JN]

———clarify actionability of exchange-rate manipulation under countervailing duty provisions and product-specific safeguard mechanisms of U.S. trade laws (see H.R. 1498), H4143 [26MY]

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

———withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 728), H523 [9FE]

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

Christmas Day: protect symbols and traditions (see H. Res. 579), H11655 [14DE]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 10), H848 [1MR]

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

Colleges and universities: establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible institutions to establish pregnant and parenting student services offices (see H.R. 4265), H10158 [10NO]

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

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

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

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

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

———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), H350 [2FE]

———provide protections of habeas corpus for certain incapacitated individuals whose life is in jeopardy (see H.R. 1151), H1023 [8MR]

Crime: prohibit certain computer assisted remote hunting (see H.R. 1558), H4188 [7JN]

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

———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see H.R. 817), H3262 [12MY]

Croatia: recommend integration into NATO (see H. Res. 529), H10503 [16NO]

Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 87), H1778 [5AP]

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

———call for release of political prisoners, legalize political parties and free elections, urge European Union to reexamine policy, and support a U.N. resolution on ending human rights violations (see H. Res. 388), H7674 [6SE]

———express support to the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba (see H. Res. 193), H1846 [6AP]

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

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: disapprove recommendations (see H.J. Res. 65), H8389 [27SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: strengthen ability to regulate pet industry (see H.R. 2669), H8847 [17OC]

Dept. of Defense: continue exercise of statutory authority to support activities of the Boy Scouts (see H. Con. Res. 6), H142 [20JA]

———develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 999), H3113 [10MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see H.R. 1290), H3695 [19MY]

———establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 457), H5101 [23JN]

———make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (see H.R. 216), H1371 [10MR]

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

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

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 1571), H1894 [12AP]

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

Dept. of the Treasury: repeal authority to enter into private tax collection contracts (see H.R. 1621), H1969 [13AP]

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

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize departmental police officers to execute State or local arrest warrants on Dept. property within the jurisdiction of the issuing body (see H.R. 926), H793 [17FE]

———expand the capability to provide for the medical care needs of veterans in southern New Jersey (see H.R. 3052), H5100 [23JN]

Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 1973), H7949 [14SE]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: ensure State and local emergency preparedness operational plans address the needs of individuals with pets or service animals during a disaster or emergency (see H.R. 3858), H11036 [18NO]

Disasters: commend efforts of the Armed Forces and Dept. of State and AID employees for their response to the tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (see H. Res. 120), H943 [2MR]

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

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

———authorize grants for education, screening, and treatment relative to preventing diabetic foot complications and lower extremity amputations (see H.R. 1719), H2393 [20AP]

———authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 3642), H9962 [7NO]

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

———issuance of semipostal stamp relating to Alzheimer's disease (see H. Res. 466), H8387 [27SE]

———support bone marrow failure disease research (see H. Con. Res. 179), H10910 [17NO]

District of Columbia: establish as a congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives (see H.R. 2043), H11880 [15DE]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 13), H2738 [28AP]

European Union: urge addition of Hezbollah (terrorist organization) to list of terrorist organizations (see H. Res. 101), H798 [17FE]

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

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

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see H.R. 1376), H1970 [13AP]

———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 1079), H981 [3MR]

Federal aid programs: ensure that student loans are delivered as efficiently as possible (see H.R. 1425), H4486 [14JN]

Federal employees: require that employees with severe disabilities will not lose employment due to position conversion to a contractor (see H.R. 1480), H2395 [20AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish requirements to allow sale of prescription drugs over the Internet (see H.R. 840), H942 [2MR]

———reduce human exposure to mercury through vaccines (see H.R. 881), H1025 [8MR]

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), H74 [4JA]

Foreign aid: ensure protection of beneficiaries of U.S. humanitarian assistance (see H.R. 912), H792 [17FE]

Foreign policy: advance democracy, individual freedom, religious freedom, and human rights globally, strengthen alliances, and increase funding for groups and individuals promoting democracy (see H.R. 1133), H983 [3MR]

Foreign trade: require President to take necessary steps to create a more balanced trade relationship with countries with whom the trade deficit exceeds a certain amount for three consecutive years (see H.R. 4405), H11033 [18NO]

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

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), H8163 [20SE]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 2567), H6652 [26JY]

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]

———increase provision of scientifically sound information and support services to patients receiving a positive test diagnosis for Down syndrome or other prenatally diagnosed conditions (see H.R. 1353), H8919 [18OC]

Health care facilities: extend Federal Tort Claims Act coverage to all federally qualified community health centers (see H.R. 1633), H2100 [14AP]

———provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities (see H.R. 4491), H11327 [8DE]

Health care professionals: provide for education and training of allied health professionals in exchange for a service commitment at a facility with critical shortages of allied health professionals (see H.R. 215), H3055 [5MY]

History: anniversary of ratification of constitutional amendment on abolition of slavery (see H. Res. 196), H11036 [18NO]

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]

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

———support the drafting and adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the U.N. General Assembly (see H. Con. Res. 134), H2150 [19AP]

Hungary: recognize anniversary of Hungarian Revolution and reaffirm friendship between the people and governments of the U.S. and Hungary (see H. Res. 479), H9044 [20OC]

Hunger: reduce (see H.R. 2717), H7743 [7SE]

Immigration: treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 1172), H1024 [8MR]

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

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3145), H11504 [13DE]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H4187 [7JN]

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

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

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

Jordan: condemn terrorist attacks in Amman (see H. Res. 546), H10227 [15NO]

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

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

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

Law enforcement: make improvements to the national sex offender registration program (see H.R. 3132), H6936 [27JY]

———provide for research on and standards for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratories (see H.R. 798), H1696 [17MR]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 556), H350 [2FE]

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]

Liberia: commend people for holding peaceful national elections and congratulating President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf on her victory and becoming the first female president of any African country (see H. Con. Res. 313), H11327 [8DE]

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

Mara, Wellington T.: tribute (see H. Res. 517), H11111 [6DE]

Medicaid: include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see H.R. 699), H2738 [28AP]

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

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

Medicare: coverage of marriage and family therapist services (see H.R. 1447), H2395 [20AP]

———coverage of medically necessary dental procedures (see H.R. 3161), H5600 [30JN]

———reform the physician payment update system through repeal of the sustainable growth rate payment update system (see H.R. 2356), H6205 [20JY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 916), H6107 [19JY]

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

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 1402), H6381 [22JY]

Mexico: convey sympathy to families of young women murdered in Chihuahua and encourage increased U.S. involvement in bringing an end to these crimes (see H. Con. Res. 90), H1970 [13AP]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2048), H6652 [26JY]

Musconetcong River: designate portions as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 1307), H6205 [20JY]

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

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

National Clean Beaches Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 332), H5177 [24JN]

National Guard Youth Challenge Program: increase maximum Federal share of costs for State programs (see H.R. 669), H1025 [8MR]

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

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

National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 333), H4802 [20JN]

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

Nicaragua: support democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 252), H8514 [28SE]

Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: identify and register certain Central Americans residing in the U.S. (see H.R. 3364), H6204 [20JY]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate activities regarding qualifying adult stem cell research (see H.R. 2541), H3768 [23MY]

NRC: consider certain criteria in relicensing nuclear facilities and provide independent assessment of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station by the National Academy of Sciences prior to relicensing (see H.R. 966), H1779 [5AP]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. 184), H1897 [12AP]

Olympic games: call for a change of venue for the 2008 games unless the People's Republic of China makes significant progress in ending human rights abuses (see H. Con. Res. 141), H2738 [28AP]

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

Power resources: prohibit the sale of crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, natural gas, or petroleum distillates at an unjust or unreasonable price (see H.R. 4114), H9043 [20OC]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1204), H1264 [9MR]

Refugees: extend eligibility for refugee status of unmarried children of certain Vietnamese refugees (see H.R. 3320), H5962 [18JY]

Religion: anniversary of Second Vatican Council Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions (Nostra Aetate) and recognition of continuing need for interreligious respect and dialogue (see H. Con. Res. 260), H9044 [20OC]

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

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 389), H630 [15FE]

Russia: protect intellectual property rights (see H. Con. Res. 230), H8736 [6OC]

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

Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (see H.R. 2037), H6652 [26JY]

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

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

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

Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 615), H12050 [16DE]

———disregard State annuities paid to blind veterans in the determination of SSI benefits (see H.R. 592), H352 [2FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 147), H353 [2FE]

Southeast Asia: provide for the automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship by certain individuals (see H.R. 2687), H4140 [26MY]

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]

Stang, Dorothy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 89), H1970 [13AP]

Sudan: impose sanctions on those responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, protect civilians and humanitarian operations, and support peace in Darfur (see H.R. 3127), H5599 [30JN]

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

Tariff: vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers (see H.R. 1934), H2647 [27AP]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 765), H2738 [28AP]

———allow deduction for Armed Forces serving in a combat zone for contributions to individual retirement plans even if the compensation on which contributions are based is excluded from gross income (see H.R. 1499), H3262 [12MY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 994), H2150 [19AP]

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

———apply child tax credit to a child born within 9 months after the close of the taxable year and to a child who is stillborn or dies in utero during the taxable year (see H.R. 3441), H6650 [26JY]

———permit military death gratuities to be contributed to certain tax-favored accounts (see H.R. 3478), H12050 [16DE]

———provide a credit dependent on enactment of State qualified scholarship tax credits and allowed against the Federal income tax for charitable contributions to certain education investment organizations (see H.R. 4400), H11033 [18NO]

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

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

———provide for the proper tax treatment of certain disaster mitigation payments (see H.R. 1134), H988 [7MR]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 3908), H8644 [29SE]

———provide that distributions from certain retirement plans are not included in gross income if used to pay long-term care insurance premiums (see H.R. 976), H848 [1MR]

———treatment of certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2989), H5741 [12JY]

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

Taxpayer-Teacher Protection Act: make teacher loan forgiveness provisions permanent (see H.R. 670), H5741 [12JY]

Taylor, Charles: call on Nigeria to transfer custody to the Special Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law (see H. Con. Res. 127), H2151 [19AP]

Thomas Edison National Historical Park: establish as the successor to the Edison National Historic Site in New Jersey (see H.R. 1096), H982 [3MR]

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

Ukraine: authorize the establishment of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the victims of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933 (see H.R. 562), H5914 [14JY]

———congratulate people for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election and Viktor Yushchenko on election as President (see H. Con. Res. 16), H197 [25JA]

———normal trade relations status (see H.R. 885), H791 [17FE] (see H.R. 1053), H11035 [18NO]

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

Uzbekistan: urge protection of rights, observance of treaty obligations, and clarification of charges relative to arrest and detention of Sanjar Umarov (see H. Res. 545), H11328 [8DE]

Veterans: change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 968), H795 [17FE]

———establish a group disability insurance benefit for members who incur certain severe disabilities (see H.R. 1618), H1969 [13AP]

Vietnam: anniversary of fall to communist forces of North Vietnam (see H. Res. 228), H2472 [21AP]

———encourage resolution of claims for confiscated real and personal property (see H. Res. 415), H8163 [20SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2876), H5177 [24JN]

Water pollution: prohibit a publicly-owned treatment works from diverting flows to bypass any portion of its treatment facility (see H.R. 1126), H983 [3MR]

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

Women: establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 1245), H1622 [16MR]

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 and the Liberation of Western Bohemia (see H. Res. 195), H2551 [26AP]

Zhvania, Zurab: tribute (see H. Res. 108), H719 [16FE]

Zimbabwe: condemn government operation under which homes, businesses, religious structures, and other buildings were demolished in an attempt to restore order (see H. Res. 409), H7561 [28JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

Albania: ensure that parliamentary elections are conducted in accordance with international standards for free and fair elections (see H. Con. Res. 155), H3435 [17MY]

Armed Forces: increase death gratuity and other survivors' benefits (see H.R. 502), H285 [1FE]

Autism Society of America: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 254), H8387 [27SE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of massacre at Srebrenica (see H. Res. 199), H1846 [6AP]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (see H.R. 3189), H5602 [30JN]

China, People's Republic of: support U.N. resolution condemning human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 83), H983 [3MR]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2601), H3893 [24MY]

———provide certain authorities (see H.R. 4436), H11109 [6DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance authority to recover medical costs from third parties (see H.R. 2734), H4141 [26MY]

———establish enhanced process for funding veterans health care programs and standards for access to health care (see H.R. 2735), H4141 [26MY]

Diseases: 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]

Ethiopia: encourage and facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic freedom (see H.R. 4423), H11034 [18NO]

Foreign aid: encouraging accelerated removal of agricultural subsidies of industrialized countries to alleviate poverty and promote growth, health, and stability in the economies of African countries (see H. Res. 461), H8387 [27SE]

———establish centers for the treatment of obstetric fistula in developing countries (see H.R. 2957), H4721 [17JN]

Foreign policy: conduct an economic impact study on the dual gateway policy of Ireland before the U.S. takes any action that could lead to the discontinuation of the policy (see H.R. 1497), H1844 [6AP]

Health: 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]

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

International economic relations: provide for cancellation of debts owed to international financial institutions by heavily indebted poor countries (see H.R. 3191), H5602 [30JN]

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]

Pham Hong Son: call for release by Vietnam (see H. Con. Res. 320), H12049 [16DE]

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

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

Russia: protect freedoms of all religious communities without distinction, whether registered or unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards (see H. Con. Res. 190), H5101 [23JN]

Taxation: provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 441), H283 [1FE]

Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 2877), H4485 [14JN] (see H.R. 3427), H6649 [26JY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 972), H795 [17FE]

U.N. Commission on Human Rights: urge appropriate U.S. representative to introduce a resolution calling upon Belarus to cease its human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 102), H1622 [16MR]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 3190), H5602 [30JN]

Chronologies

Chronicle of Genocide, H5210 [27JN]

Declarations

Condition of Terri Schiavo: William M. Hammesfahr, H1711 [20MR]

———William Maxfield, H1711 [20MR]

Excerpts

``Against All Hope, a Memoir of Life in Castro's Gulags'': Armando Valladares, E386 [8MR]

Letters

Condemn the People's Republic of China's system of forced labor prison camps used as a tool for supression: Representative Hyde, Committee on International Relations (House), H11628 [14DE]

———Representative Thomas, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H11628 [14DE]

Provide certain authorities for the Dept. of State: Representative Hyde, Committee on International Relations (House), E2591 [17DE]

———Representative Tom Davis, Committee on Government Reform (House), E2591 [17DE]

Urge Russia to withdraw or modify proposed legislation that would severely restrict establishment, operations, and activities of domestic and foreign nongovernmental organizations: Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, H11622 [14DE]

Victims of torture treatment programs funding: Representative Hyde, Committee on International Relations (House), H11056 [6DE]

Remarks

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (H.R. 356), H175 [25JA]

———rate, E1121 [26MY]

Albania: ensure that parliamentary elections are conducted in accordance with international standards for free and fair elections (H. Con. Res. 155), H5214 [27JN], E997 [17MY]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), H1469 [15MR]

Armed Forces: performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H4012 [25MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2525 [26AP]

Azerbaijan: call for free and fair parliamentary elections (H. Res. 326), H5924 [18JY]

Belarus: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence, E2445 [6DE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of massacre at Srebrenica (H. Res. 199), H5210, H5212 [27JN], E640 [13AP]

———anniversary of peace agreement between Serbian, Croatian, and Muslim forces, E2428 [18NO]

Burma: democracy efforts, E267 [17FE]

———provide emergency aid to internally displaced Burmese people, H6042 [19JY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 52), H4814 [21JN]

Cambodia: honor victims of genocide and establish an international criminal tribunal to bring the perpetrators of the genocide to justice (H. Con. Res. 238), H11629 [14DE]

Center for Reproductive Rights: release of documents on abortion legalization strategies, E340 [2MR]

China, People's Republic of: condemn the system of forced labor prison camps used as a tool for supression (H. Con. Res. 294), H11624, H11628, H11629 [14DE]

China, Republic of: oppose People's Republic of China anti-secession law (H. Con. Res. 98), H1527, H1528, H1529 [16MR]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: U.N. peacekeeping scandal, E386 [8MR]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 748), H2598 [27AP]

Croatia: recommend integration into NATO (H. Res. 529), H11620 [14DE]

Cuba: anniversary of human rights crackdown (H. Con. Res. 81), H2503 [26AP], E385 [8MR]

———express support to the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba (H. Res. 193), H3071 [10MY]

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

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1815), H4012 [25MY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H5985, H6038, H6042, H6048, H6049, H6050, H6051, H6056, H6070 [19JY], H6119, H6124, H6126, H6135, H6136, H6144, H6145, H6146, H6147, H6150, H6162 [20JY]

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

———maritime refueling support vessel for drug interdiction efforts in Eastern Pacific transit zone funding, H6049 [19JY]

———provide certain authorities (H.R. 4436), H11607, H11608, H11609 [14DE]

———reimbursement to New York, NY, and other localities for protection of foreign missions and officials, H6056 [19JY]

———report on compliance of non-governmental organizations receiving funds under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief with policy to oppose prostitution and sex trafficking, H6119 [20JY]

———require report identifying all pending requests for extradition of Afghan drug traffickers, including status and response to such requests by Afghanistan, H6048 [19JY]

———strike requirement for report on possibility of providing consular and visa services in Pristina, Kosovo, H6146 [20JY]

———work with educational and academic community to develop practices aimed at reversing negative perceptions of the U.S. held by foreign students, H6126 [20JY]

Disasters: Tsunami Recovery and Reconstruction Fund pregnant victims assistance funding, H1469 [15MR]

Diseases: fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (H.R. 1262), E416 [10MR]

Eritrea: human rights violations, E901 [5MY]

Ethiopia: human rights violations, E901 [5MY]

———urge holding of orderly, peaceful, and free and fair national elections and authorize assistance for election-related activities (H.R. 935), E901 [5MY]

European Union: urge Romania to settle pending intercountry adoption cases, E2591 [17DE]

FDA: withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug, H6209 [21JY]

———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (H.R. 1079), H1332 [10MR]

Foreign aid: encouraging accelerated removal of agricultural subsidies of industrialized countries to alleviate poverty and promote growth, health, and stability in the economies of African countries (H. Res. 461), E1962 [27SE]

———ensure protection of beneficiaries of U.S. humanitarian assistance (H.R. 912), H854, H858 [2MR]

———establish centers for the treatment of obstetric fistula in developing countries and provide access to certain family planning services, H6050, H6051 [19JY]

Foreign policy: support the capture, detention, and interrogation of terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H6150 [20JY]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (H.J. Res. 61), H8180 [21SE]

Health: 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), H3800, H3803 [24MY]

———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, H12068 [17DE]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (H.R. 810), H3822 [24MY]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (S.J. Res. 19), H7655 [6SE]

Holocaust: commend countries and organizations marking anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and strengthen fight against racism, intolerance, bigotry, prejudice, discrimination, and anti-Semitism (H. Res. 39), H151 [25JA]

Human rights: condemn coerced sterilizations of Romani women in Czech Republic and Slovak Republic, E2414 [18NO]

———condemn trafficking in persons in areas of Eastern Europe, E1124 [26MY]

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

Immigration: maintain existing asylum procedures, H552 [10FE]

India: condemn use of sex selection technologies to identify a female fetus for abortion, H10234 [16NO]

———human rights violations, E2077 [7OC]

Intellectual property: strengthen laws and rights, H6136 [20JY]

International Atomic Energy Agency: require member States which violate or withdraw from Nonproliferation Treaty to return any nuclear materials or technology acquired for peaceful purposes, H4641 [16JN]

———rescind the Small Quantities Protocol, H4639 [16JN]

Iraq: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, H6162 [20JY]

———provide assistance to Chaldo-Assyrians and other indigenous Christians, H6144 [20JY]

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 (H. Con. Res. 168), H5608, H5609 [11JY]

Kuwait: commend for granting women certain important political rights (H. Res. 343), H5612 [11JY]

Lifetime Entertainment Services: premiere of Lifetime Television for Women miniseries ``Human Trafficking'', H8988 [20OC]

Mexico: convey sympathy to families of young women murdered in Chihuahua and encourage increased U.S. involvement in bringing an end to these crimes, H6147 [20JY]

Microenterprise Results and Accountability Act: implementation, E1900 [20SE]

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), H552 [10FE]

National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 333), H5610, H5611 [11JY]

Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe: zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in human beings by personnel involved in peacekeeping missions, E2587 [17DE]

Pharmaceuticals: health risks associated with non-FDA-approved inhaled compounded drugs in nebulizers, H2788 [3MY]

Poland: anniversary of workers' strike which led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union (H. Res. 328), H5926 [18JY]

Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (H.R. 2017), H11055, H11058 [6DE], E811 [28AP]

Romania: improve standard of care of children, resolve pending intercountry adoption cases, and remove barriers to the adoption of orphaned and abandoned children (H. Res. 578), E2538-E2540 [14DE]

———provide equitable restitution to certain religious communities for property confiscated by the former Communist government (H. Res. 191), H3731 [23MY]

Russia: urge withdrawal or modification of proposed legislation that would severely restrict establishment, operations, and activities of domestic and foreign nongovernmental organizations (H. Con. Res. 312), H11621, H11623 [14DE]

Schiavo, Terri: relief of parents, Robert and Mary Schindler (S. 686), H1711, H1712 [20MR]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), H4583, H4594, H4597 [16JN]

Space policy: pursue international treaty banning space-based weapons and the use of weapons to destroy orbiting objects in space, H6124 [20JY]

Spina Bifida Awareness Month: observance, E2006 [3OC]

Sweden: limitations on religious speech, E2293 [8NO]

Syria: human rights and civil liberties violations (H. Con. Res. 18), H1529, H1530 [16MR]

Taxation: provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 441), E160 [2FE]

Taylor, Charles: call on Nigeria to transfer custody to the Special Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law, H6135 [20JY]

———call on Nigeria to transfer custody to the Special Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law (H. Con. Res. 127), H2762, H2764 [3MY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 972), H854 [2MR], H8988 [20OC], H11570, H11574, H11579 [14DE], E269 [17FE], E399 [9MR], E1026 [19MY]

Trepashkin, Mikhail: condemn arrest and detention in Russia, E2211 [28OC]

U.N.: investigation into allegations of human rights abuses by U.N. peacekeeping forces, E1026 [19MY]

———oppose anti-Semitic statements and anti-Israel resolutions, H4670 [17JN]

———reform, H6038 [19JY]

———reform (H.R. 2745), H4631, H4632, H4633, H4639, H4641 [16JN], H4660, H4670, H4694 [17JN]

———reform (H.R. 2745), consideration (H. Res. 319), H4614 [16JN]

———require GAO report to Congress on U.N. contracting and construction costs of certain U.N. buildings in Geneva, Switzerland, H4631 [16JN]

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

———require report to Congress on contracting with parties on the U.S. Excluded Parties List System, H4632 [16JN]

———U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund, H4594, H4597 [16JN]

———withhold U.S. contributions to any commission, organization, or affiliated agency that is chaired or presided over by a country that has supported terrorism, H6070 [19JY]

U.N. Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment: prohibit funding in contravention of laws or regulations enacted to implement, H4583 [16JN]

Ukraine: congratulate people for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election and Viktor Yushchenko on election as President (H. Con. Res. 16), H146 [25JA]

———normal trade relations status (H.R. 885), E272 [17FE]

Vietnam: human rights violations, E1294 [20JN]

Wiesenthal, Simon: honor life and work and reaffirm commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance (H. Con. Res. 248), H8674, H8676 [6OC]

World War II: recognize the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and the Liberation of Western Bohemia (H. Res. 195), H2765 [3MY]

———recognize the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day (H. Res. 233), H2767, H2768 [3MY]

———recognize the 60th anniversary of Victory in Japan (V-J) Day and the end of World War II in the Pacific (H. Res. 360), H7650 [6SE]

Zimbabwe: condemn government operation under which homes, businesses, religious structures, and other buildings were demolished in an attempt to restore order (H. Res. 409), H11630, H11631 [14DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House): removal from chairmanship, H201 [26JA], H290, H338 [2FE], H514, H515 [9FE], H10125, H10126 [9NO]

Special order: granted, H188 [25JA], H1225 [9MR], H2645 [27AP], H2877 [3MY], H7643 [2SE]

Reports

Global Anti-Semitism: Dept. of State, H151-H153 [25JA]

Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment in the People's Republic of China: Manfred Nowak, U.N. Commission on Human Rights, H11625-H11628 [14DE]

Staffdel Simpkins Trip Report—Zimbabwe and South Africa: Gregory Simpkins, H11632-H11636 [14DE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 108th Congress: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H. Rept. 108-808), H71 [4JA]

Statements

Human Trafficking in Eastern Europe: Michele A. Clark, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, E1124 [26MY]

Standards of Conduct and Accountability of Persons Serving on International Forces and Missions: Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, E2587 [17DE]

Tribute to Marie Smith: Chris Smith, E752 [22AP]

———Elyse Smith, E752 [22AP]

———Melissa Smith Clement, E751 [22AP]

———Mike Smith, E752 [22AP]

Testimonies

Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Act: by, E2208 [28OC]

Tributes

Danskin, Benjamin H., E1496 [15JY]

Smith, Marie, E751 [22AP]