PENCE, MIKE (a Representative from Indiana)

Amendments

Law enforcement: make improvements to the national sex offender registration program (H.R. 3132), H7862 [13SE], H7915 [14SE]

Postal Service: reform postal laws (H.R. 22), H6538 [26JY]

U.N.: reform (H.R. 2745), H4671 [17JN]

Appointments

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

Articles and editorials

Two Days in Iraq, by, H7942 [14SE]

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), H236 [26JA]

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

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] (see H. Res. 601), H11881 [15DE]

Annan, Kofi: call for resignation as U.N. Secretary General (see H. Res. 277), H3261 [12MY]

Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security discretionary spending (see H.R. 3903, 3904, 3906), H8735 [6OC]

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), H3331 [16MY]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 685), H521 [9FE]

———amend laws relative to avoidable preferences and venue for proceedings to avoid preferences (see H.R. 4296), H10156 [10NO]

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

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), H3197 [11MY]

———require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see H.R. 2842), H4355 [9JN]

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

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (see H. Con. Res. 31), H848 [1MR]

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

———provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries (see H.R. 1409), H2648 [27AP]

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

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

———oppose proposed People's Republic of China anti-secession law and reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 76), H1026 [8MR]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see H.R. 2513), H5741 [12JY]

Civil liberties: support the national motto (see H. Con. Res. 302), H11110 [6DE]

Collective bargaining: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see H.R. 239), H4486 [14JN]

Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish (see H.R. 2470), H5604 [30JN]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments, credit cards, and fund transfers for unlawful Internet gambling (see H.R. 4411), H11034 [18NO]

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]

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

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

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

———limit jurisdiction of Federal courts in certain cases and promote federalism (see H.R. 1070), H980 [3MR]

———modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1689), H3331 [16MY]

———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]

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

———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), H1023 [8MR]

———remove to Federal court certain State cases involving the rights of incapacitated persons (see H.R. 1332, 1334), H1620 [16MR]

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), H5177 [24JN]

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

———provide penalties for trafficking in counterfeit marks (see H.R. 32), H196 [25JA]

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

Cuba: anniversary of human rights crackdown (see H. Con. Res. 81), H984 [3MR]

———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), H7614 [29JY]

———express support to the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba (see H. Res. 193), H2395 [20AP]

Davis-Bacon Act: suspend wage rate requirements for Federal contracts in areas declared a national disaster (see H.R. 3684), H7741 [7SE]

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

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize grant program for reentry of offenders into the community and establish a task force on Federal programs and activities relating to the reentry of offenders into the community (see H.R. 1704), H6936 [27JY]

Dept. of State: make information on funding provided to non-governmental organizations available to the public (see H.R. 4306), H10227 [15NO]

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

Disasters: 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]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 1288), H3695 [19MY]

Drugs: delay implementation of voluntary prescription drug benefit program, extend Medicare prescription drug discount card and transitional assistance programs, and Medicaid coverage of prescription drugs (see H.R. 1382), H1692 [17MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make permanent enhanced educational savings provisions for qualified tuition programs (see H.R. 2386), H6107 [19JY]

———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]

———repeal or eliminate certain Federal education programs (see H.R. 4018), H8807 [7OC]

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

———strengthen high school teaching of the values, contributions, and accomplishments of Western civilization (see H. Con. Res. 49), H412 [8FE]

Egypt: call for judicial supervision and international monitoring of parliamentary elections, divestiture of governmental holdings in the media, and allow peaceful political activities (see H. Con. Res. 284), H9473 [1NO]

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

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]

European Union: urge addition of Hezbollah (terrorist organization) to list of terrorist organizations (see H. Res. 101), H849 [1MR]

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]

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

———prohibit obligating funds for appropriations earmarks included only in congressional reports (see H.R. 1642), H2100 [14AP]

———require agencies to review all major rules within 10 years after issuance (see H.R. 3143), H5600 [30JN]

Federal aid programs: require legislation that establishes a new Federal program to contain a provision that eliminates one or more current programs of equal or greater cost (see H. Con. Res. 301), H11036 [18NO]

Federal employees: deny Federal retirement benefits to individuals convicted of certain offenses (see H.R. 4546, 4548), H11653 [14DE]

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

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

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: affirm that a permit is not required in certain circumstances (see H.R. 1749), H3894 [24MY]

Financial institutions: enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities (see H.R. 2061), H4188 [7JN]

———provide regulatory relief and improve productivity for insured depository institutions (see H.R. 3505), H8388 [27SE]

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]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 47), H5176 [24JN]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1384), H1970 [13AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 10), H3114 [10MY]

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

Frank, Anne: confer honorary citizenship (see H.J. Res. 48), H3055 [5MY]

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), H6652 [26JY]

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by State and local officials resulting from threat of potential litigants seeking damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 2679), H11110 [6DE]

Grant W. Green Post Office Building, Knox, IN: designate (see H.R. 3770), H7948 [14SE]

Great Lakes: recognize and affirm efforts of Great Lakes Governors and Premiers to standardize decisions on water withdrawal and urge that management authority remain vested with the Governors and Premiers (see H. Con. Res. 140), H4561 [15JN]

Gulf Deregulation Commission: establish (see H.R. 4631), H12167 [17DE]

Health: ensure the continued commercial availability of respirators and establish rules governing product liability actions against manufacturers and sellers of respirators (see H.R. 2357), H5741 [12JY]

———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. 5), H6432 [25JY] (see H.R. 534), H349 [2FE]

———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]

———observe anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 19), H141 [20JA]

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

House Rules: strengthen budget process (see H. Res. 121), H3696 [19MY]

Housing: modernize the manufactured housing loan insurance program (see H.R. 2803), H8847 [17OC]

Immigration: enforce numerical limits placed by Congress (see H.R. 4317), H10161 [14NO]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign-issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 925), H1510 [15MR]

———remove discretion of Dept. of Homeland Security relative to expedited removal and prohibit issuance of residential mortgages to illegal aliens (see H.R. 4032), H10227 [15NO]

———repeal exemption from harboring sanctions for alien volunteers of certain religious organization (see H.R. 4321), H10503 [16NO]

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 2353), H3894 [24MY]

Insurance: provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 2355), H3261 [12MY]

———recognize the need to move the Nation's current health care delivery system toward a defined contribution system (see H. Res. 215), H2551 [26AP]

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), H10039 [8NO]

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

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

———resolve crisis regarding the nuclear program diplomatically (see H. Con. Res. 177), H5435 (see H. Con. Res. 177), H5480 [29JN]

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

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), H1372 [10MR]

Israel: congratulate on election of Dan Gillerman as Vice President of U.N. General Assembly (see H. Res. 368), H6381 [22JY]

———independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 149), H3198 [11MY]

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

Japan: impose retaliatory economic measures if U.S. beef imports do not resume immediately (see H. Res. 137), H984 [3MR]

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

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

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]

Kosovo: agreement on future status (see H. Res. 634), H12168 [17DE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 500), H1264 [9MR]

Law enforcement: make improvements to the national sex offender registration program (see H.R. 3132), H5915 [14JY] (see H.R. 3860), H8340 [22SE]

Lebanon: urge withdrawal of all Syrian troops, support free and fair democratic elections, and develop democratic institutions to foster sovereign democratic rule (see H. Res. 273), H3436 [17MY]

Little Rock, AR: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School (see H.R. 358), H942 [2MR]

Malcolm Melville (Mac) Lawrence Post Office, Francesville, IN: designate (see H.R. 4346), H11036 [18NO]

Medicare: delay implementation of prescription drug benefit for individuals who are not lowest-income subsidy eligible individuals (see H.R. 3870), H8340 [22SE]

———exclude coverage of drugs prescribed for treatment of impotence (see H.R. 712), H522 [9FE]

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

———reduce rate of pay and eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 4047), H8919 [18OC]

Mental health: prohibit use of Federal funds for any universal or mandatory mental health screening program (see H.R. 181), H413 [8FE]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (see H.R. 1790), H2471 [21AP]

Middle East: commend democratization and political and economic liberalization of certain countries (see H. Res. 37), H1026 [8MR]

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

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

National Labor Relations Act: ensure that certain prevailing parties receive attorneys' fees (see H.R. 1247), H1370 [10MR]

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

———prevent government agencies from requiring or prohibiting construction industry employers to enter into agreements with labor organizations (see H.R. 1248), H1370 [10MR]

———protect employer rights (see H.R. 1816), H4896 [21JN]

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), H354 [2FE]

Nicaragua: support democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 252), H8736 [6OC]

Nuclear energy: ensure that certain countries sign, ratify, and implement the certain protocols and provide access by International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to their nuclear-related facilities (see H.R. 3184), H6205 [20JY]

Office of Special Inspector General for Hurricane Katrina Recovery: establish (see H.R. 3737), H7860 [13SE]

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

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]

Palestinians: commend for conducting free and fair Presidential election (see H. Res. 56), H286 [1FE]

———provide that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority (see H. Res. 575), H11111 [6DE]

Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. (see H.R. 3836), H8162 [20SE]

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]

———terminate system of public financing of Presidential elections (see H.R. 3960), H8810 [7OC]

Power resources: expand production and use of renewable fuel and increase energy independence (see H.R. 1608), H1968 [13AP] (see H.R. 3081), H5638 [11JY]

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

Radio: preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and require the FCC to conduct rulemaking for that purpose (see H.R. 998), H7673 [6SE]

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

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), H7566 [28JY]

———protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H.R. 3135), H5599 [30JN] (see H.R. 4128), H9426 [28OC]

Rehnquist, William H.: tribute (see H. Res. 423), H7673 [6SE]

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]

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

Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the U.S: designate (see H.R. 2112), H4356 [9JN]

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), H8986 [19OC]

———protect intellectual property rights (see H. Con. Res. 230), H8389 [27SE]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (see H.R. 1953), H7613 [29JY]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 146), H3057 [5MY]

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

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

———improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 525), H413 [8FE]

Social Security: dedicate surpluses to personal accounts that can only be used to pay Social Security benefits (see H.R. 3304), H5913 [14JY]

———express concern relative to pending bankruptcy and call for reform (see H. Res. 168), H1695 [17MR]

———reform by establishing a Personal Social Security Savings Program and provide new limitations on the budget (see H.R. 1776), H3114 [10MY]

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]

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]

Stewart, Tony: tribute (see H. Res. 587), H11109 [6DE]

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), H6205 [20JY]

Supreme Court: encourage finding the use of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools to be consistent with the Constitution (see H. Con. Res. 245), H8163 [20SE]

Syria: end occupation of Lebanon (see H. Con. Res. 32), H848 [1MR]

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

Taxation: allow a credit to holders of qualified bonds issued to finance certain energy projects (see H.R. 2794), H6107 [19JY]

———allow a deduction for premiums for high deductible health plans required relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 37), H3113 [10MY]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 3098), H7815 [8SE]

———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 an investment tax credit for the purchase of trucks with new diesel engine technologies (see H.R. 3301), H10157 [10NO]

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

———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1607), H8388 [27SE]

———clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 3095), H5361 [28JN]

———exclude from gross income certain hazard mitigation assistance (see H.R. 387), H798 [17FE]

———exclude from gross income the proceeds from certain company-owned life insurance (see H.R. 2251), H11035 [18NO]

———extend incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 2498), H4144 [26MY]

———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), H3262 [12MY]

———make the credit for prior year minimum tax liability refundable for certain individuals and require returns with respect to certain stock options (see H.R. 3385), H7614 [29JY]

———permit one-time, tax-free distributions from retirement plans to fund health savings accounts (see H.R. 2063), H4143 [26MY]

———permit tax-free distribution from governmental retirement plans for payment of health and long-term care insurance premiums for public safety officers (see H.R. 2177), H3054 [5MY]

———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 religious exemption from providing identifying numbers for dependents to claim certain credits and deductions on a tax return (see H.R. 3410), H6380 [22JY]

———provide a small agri-biodiesel producer credit and improve the small ethanol producer credit (see H.R. 36), H3055 [5MY]

———provide an exclusion for gain from the sale of farmland to encourage the continued use of property for farming (see H.R. 2034), H2737 [28AP]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1548), H2649 [27AP]

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

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 3908), H8386 [27SE]

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

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 1956), H4561 [15JN]

———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), H4356 [9JN]

———repeal withholding of income and Social Security taxes (see H.R. 3409), H6380 [22JY]

———treat expenses for certain meal replacement and dietary supplement products that qualify for FDA-approved health claims as medical care expenses (see H.R. 1545), H3436 [17MY]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1306), H6328 [21JY]

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

Telecommunications: increase penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane material (see H.R. 310), H587 [14FE]

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

Turkey: commend for assuming the leadership of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan and its contribution to the war on terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 65), H1622 [16MR]

U.N.: address anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 54), H236 [26JA] (see H. Res. 282), H3435 [17MY]

———dissuade members from supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and promote more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving conflict in the Middle East (see H. Res. 438), H8514 [28SE]

———reform (see H.R. 2745), H4186 [7JN]

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

Ukraine: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 885), H1896 [12AP]

Uzbekistan: U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 187), H5177 [24JN]

———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]

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

Wiesenthal, Simon: honor life and work and reaffirm commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance (see H. Con. Res. 248), H8249 [21SE]

Women: establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 1245), H3262 [12MY]

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

Zhvania, Zurab: tribute (see H. Res. 108), H1026 [8MR]

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), H7862 [13SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: provide producers on a farm with greater flexibility in selecting the crops to be planted on the base acres of the farm (see H.R. 2045), H2879 [3MY]

Children and youth: enhance prosecution and prevent production, distribution and sale of child pornography and obscenity (see H.R. 3726), H7819 [12SE]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 32), H138 [6JA]

Flake, Fatuka K.: relief (see H.R. 1267), H1371 [10MR]

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

News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (see H.R. 581), H352 [2FE] (see H.R. 3323), H5963 [18JY]

Political campaigns: repeal limits on contributions and party campaign expenditures, restore certain rights to exempt organizations, and allow State and local parties to make expenditures using nonfederal funds (see H.R. 1316), H1508 [15MR]

Small business: improve affordability of health insurance coverage for small employers (see H.R. 490), H285 [1FE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H8649 [6OC]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H417 [9FE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2744), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 520), H9369 [28OC]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments (H. Res. 523), H9374 [28OC]

Appropriations: legislative process, H852 [2MR]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 258), H2988 [5MY]

Armed Forces: tribute to members serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, H7936, H7939, H7942 [14SE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H9280 [27OC], H10008, H10009 [8NO]

———deficit, H10008 [8NO]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4241), H10008, H10009 [8NO], H10047 [9NO], H10234 [16NO]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4241), consideration (H. Res. 560), H10541 [17NO]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), H11338 [13DE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (H. Con. Res. 95), H1598 [16MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, H2709 [28AP]

Bush, President: speech on Iraq, H5369 [29JN]

Capitol Police: commend for evacuation of the Capitol complex due to errant flight into restricted airspace, H3203 [12MY]

Chemicals: eliminate use of methyl bromide for fumigation purposes, E1357 [27JN]

Children and youth: enhance prosecution and prevent production, distribution and sale of child pornography and obscenity, H7917 [14SE]

———enhance prosecution and prevent production, distribution and sale of child pornography and obscenity (H.R. 3726), H7823 [13SE]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 32), H81 [6JA]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: funding, H5042 [23JN]

Courts: remove to Federal court certain State cases involving the rights of incapacitated persons (H.R. 1332), H1600 [16MR]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2863), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 639), H12231 [18DE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H6057 [19JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), H5042 [23JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3010), conference report, H10523 [17NO]

Dollison, Mary: Muncie (IN) Star Press Person of the Year award recipient, E68 [25JA]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): implementation (H.R. 3045), H6437 [26JY], H6655 [27JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 202), H1916 [13AP]

Education: funding, H722 [17FE]

———national policy to improve system, H722 [17FE]

FBI: require Director's approval of requests for library or bookstore records, H6250 [21JY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), H8998 [20OC]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 10), H4912 [22JN]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan, H699, H701, H702, H703, H704, H705 [16FE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3057), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 532), H9648 [4NO]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H11116 [7DE]

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), H3805 [24MY]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (H.R. 810), H3441 [18MY], H3775, H3805, H3811 [24MY]

House of Representatives: express commitment to achieving victory in Iraq (H. Res. 612), consideration (H. Res. 619), H11887 [16DE]

Hurricanes: establish offsets for funding for relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H8394 [28SE], H8651 [6OC], H9280 [27OC]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations for relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3673), H7748 [8SE]

Immigration: strengthen enforcement of immigration laws and enhance border security (H.R. 4437), H11804 [15DE]

Indiana: express condolences to victims of tornado, H9932 [7NO]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H7936, H7939, H7942 [14SE], H9110 [26OC], H9560 [3NO], H11041 [6DE], H11272 [8DE]

———elections, H201 [26JA]

Law enforcement: make improvements to the national sex offender registration program (H.R. 3132), H7917 [14SE]

LIHEAP: funding, H10008 [8NO]

Memorial Day: observance, H4122 [26MY]

Metaldyne Corp.: tribute to New Castle, IN, facility, E816 [28AP]

National Funeral Directors Association: tribute, E105 [26JA]

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, H2988 [5MY]

———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), H457 [9FE]

News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (H.R. 3323), H5969 [19JY]

———maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (H.R. 581), H290 [2FE], H592 [15FE]

Pakistan: arrest of Abu Farraj al-Libbi, H2982 [5MY]

Palestinians: commend for conducting free and fair Presidential election (H. Res. 56), H294 [2FE]

Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. and provide reliable and affordable energy (H.R. 3893), consideration (H. Res. 481), H8743 [7OC]

Political campaigns: repeal limits on contributions and party campaign expenditures, restore certain rights to exempt organizations, and allow State and local parties to make expenditures using nonfederal funds (H.R. 1316), H1857 [12AP], H2556 [27AP], H5643 [12JY]

Pope John Paul II: tribute (H. Res. 190), H1810 [6AP]

Postal Service: establish pilot program to test alternative methods for the delivery postal services, H6543 [26JY]

———reform postal laws (H.R. 22), H6538, H6540, H6543 [26JY]

———repeal requirement that the next Board of Governors vacancy be filled by an individual supported by labor unions, H6538, H6540 [26JY]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, H2954 [4MY]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (H.R. 4128), H9581 [3NO]

Republican Party: national agenda, H8517 [29SE]

Roberts, John G., Jr.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, H6371 [22JY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans, H4808 [21JN]

Senate Rules: amend relative to votes required to invoke cloture on Presidential appointments in order to prevent filibuster, H2954 [4MY]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H4902 [22JN]

———privatization proposals, H418 [9FE], H3336 [17MY], H4989 [23JN]

———reform, H418 [9FE], H3118 [11MY], H3336 [17MY], H4902 [22JN], H4989 [23JN]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification, H1902 [13AP], H1973 [14AP]

U.N.: certification of U.N. cooperation in investigation of Oil-for-Food Program, H4333 [9JN]

———limit U.S. share of assessments for the regular budget, H4671, H4672 [17JN]

———prohibit U.S. contributions relative to U.N. proposals to impose taxes or fees on U.S. citizens (H.R. 1017), H6057 [19JY]

———reform (H.R. 2745), H4194 [8JN], H4333 [9JN], H4493 [15JN], H4634 [16JN], H4671, H4672 [17JN]

———reform (H.R. 2745), consideration (H. Res. 319), H4613 [16JN]

———veto any new or expansion of any existing peacekeeping operation, H4634 [16JN]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), H6226, H6250 [21JY]

Veterans Day: observance, H10150 [10NO]

Votes: position on missed, H8793 [7OC], H10109 [9NO], E1311 [22JN], E2337 [10NO]

WIBC-Radio (Indianapolis, IN): National Association of Broadcasters Legendary Station of the Year award recipient, E2466 [7DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1774 [5AP], H4136 [26MY], H6376 [22JY], H11323 [8DE]

Tributes

Bragg, Dave, E1467 [12JY]

Brand, W. Calvert, E1089 [25MY]

Cunningham, Matt, E2512 [13DE]

Dailey, J. Roberts, E1777 [7SE]

Dollison, Mary, E314 [1MR]

Friedersdorf, Roy, E2114 [18OC]

Hale, Jerry, E1467 [12JY]

Heister, Dawn, H2988 [5MY]

Heister, Mike, H2988 [5MY]

Hiester, Michael T., H1739 [5AP], E540 [5AP]

Mueller, David, E1357 [27JN]

Nasser, William, E1793 [8SE]

Perr, Julius P., E2139 [20OC]

Sensenbrenner, Representative, H4658 [17JN]

Stewart, Tony, E2545 [15DE]

Stocker, Elmer, E1956 [27SE]

Wright, Jeremy R., H82 [6JA]

Yushchenko, Viktor, H1787 [6AP]

Zubowski, Scott, H10166 [15NO]