WILSON, JOE (a Representative from South Carolina)

Addresses

Status of War on Terrorism: President Bush, E2066-E2068 [7OC]

Amendments

U.N.: reform (H.R. 2745), H4672 [17JN]

Appointments

House Democracy Assistance Commission, H3454 [18MY]

Articles and editorials

American Flag, Jana Culik, E952 [12MY]

Boineau, Charles E.: Columbia (SC) State, E1140 [7JN]

Growth Produces Double Rewards, Jim DuPlessis, Columbia (SC) State, E2092 [17OC]

National Review at 50, Washington (DC) Times, E2088 [17OC]

Students Willing To Defend Our Country Ridiculed on Many Campuses, Scott Rasmussen and Sarah T. Hermann, Libertas (publication), E1515 [18JY]

Youth Group Backs ROTC on Campus, Joyce Howard Price, Washington (DC) Times, E1515 [18JY]

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]

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

African Americans: enhance the preservation and interpretation of the Gullah/Geechee cultural heritage (see H.R. 694), H521 [9FE]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments (see H. Res. 523), H9426 [28OC] (see H. Res. 601), H11654 [14DE]

Air Force: tribute to members killed in 1996 terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers U.S. military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (see H. Con. Res. 188), H5100 [23JN]

American Veterans Congressional Internship Program: establish (see H.R. 1242), H1369 [10MR]

Amtrak: provide for certain cost cutting measures (see H.R. 4214), H9555 [2NO]

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial for 40 fallen American servicemen who perished in the air crash during World War II at Bakers Creek, Australia (see H. Con. Res. 106), H3263 [12MY]

Armed Forces: increase death gratuity (see H.R. 292), H413 [8FE] (see H.R. 377), H287 (see H.R. 447), H283 [1FE]

———provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 923), H8162 [20SE]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 783), H1779 [5AP]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 602), H2394 [20AP]

———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), H350 [2FE]

———support equal access for military recruiters to institutions of higher education (see H. Con. Res. 36), H285 [1FE]

———tribute to dedication and commitment of employers of the members of the National Guard and other Reserve components who have been mobilized during the Global War on Terrorism (see H. Res. 302), H4142 [26MY]

———tribute to servicemen who died during the attempted rescue of American hostages in Iran in 1980 (see H. Res. 256), H2880 [3MY]

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), H7566 [28JY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 280), H3435 [17MY]

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

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

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 685), H1265 [9MR]

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

———exempt from means testing certain National Guard and Reserve members (see H.R. 2060), H4073 [25MY]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 38), H1694 [17MR]

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

Birds: promote conservation of migratory waterfowl and offset or prevent the loss of wetlands and other habitat essential to the preservation of such waterfowl (see H.R. 4315), H11655 [14DE]

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

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

Braille, Louis: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2872), H7743 [7SE]

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), H4985 [22JN]

———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]

Children and youth: establish a grant program to provide follow-up treatment for children identified with a vision disorder (see H.R. 2328), H9696 [4NO]

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

———improve the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Program (see H.R. 1355), H1621 [16MR] (see H.R. 2423), H3554 [18MY]

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

———revise the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration program (see H.R. 1505), H2103 [14AP]

China, People's Republic of: clarify actionability of exchange-rate manipulation under countervailing duty provisions and product-specific safeguard mechanisms of U.S. trade laws (see H.R. 1498), H3894 [24MY]

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]

Christmas Day: protect symbols and traditions (see H. Res. 579), H11221 [7DE]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance and encourage efforts of prospective citizens to become citizens (see H.R. 4168), H9362 [27OC]

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 698), H5176 [24JN]

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

Clean Air Act: require all gasoline sold for use in motor vehicles to contain a certain percentage of renewable fuel (see H.R. 4357), H11036 [18NO]

Colleges and universities: disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see H.R. 2637), H4073 [25MY]

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

Community Services Block Grant Act: provide for quality improvements (see H.R. 341), H194 [25JA]

Construction industries: provide contractors with qualified immunity from liability for negligence when providing services or equipment on a volunteer basis in response to a declared emergency or disaster (see H.R. 3717), H11655 [14DE]

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

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

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

———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), H4073 [25MY]

———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), H1025 [8MR]

———protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members (see H.R. 1751), H3114 [10MY]

———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), H3262 [12MY]

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

Crime: increase penalty on persons who are convicted of killing peace officers and who flee the country (see H.R. 2363), H4401 [13JN]

———increase penalty on persons who are convicted of killing peace officers and who flee the country and call for renegotiation of extradition treaty with Mexico (see H.R. 3900), H8386 [27SE]

———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), H524 [9FE]

———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see H.R. 817), H4722 [17JN]

———strengthen sentencing for sex offenders (see H.R. 2942), H4655 [16JN]

Cuba: anniversary of human rights crackdown (see H. Con. Res. 81), H1897 [12AP]

———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]

Dalip Singh Saund Post Office Building, Temecula, CA: designate (see H.R. 120), H75 [4JA]

Dallas, TX: eliminate certain restrictions on air transportation to and from Love Field (see H.R. 2646), H4188 [7JN]

Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 3907), H11220 [7DE]

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

Dept. of Defense: require notice of exceptions to certain requirements to procure items made in the U.S. (see H.R. 1239), H1780 [5AP]

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

———provide waiver authority for students who are eligible for Federal student grant assistance and are adversely affected by a major disaster (see H.R. 3668), H7741 [7SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 457), H283 [1FE]

———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), H3435 [17MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize the Citizen Corps and establish the Border Corps (see H.R. 4099), H10146 [9NO]

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

Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of designating the site of the Battle of Camden in South Carolina, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 3493), H6934 [27JY]

———study suitability and feasibility of establishing Southern Campaign of the Revolution Heritage Area in South Carolina (see H.R. 1289), H1416 [14MR]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 34), H286 [1FE]

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

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct a pilot program to improve access to health care for rural veterans (see H.R. 1741), H2394 [20AP]

———repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 808), H2472 [21AP]

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

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: provide for reimbursement of certain for-profit hospitals (see H.R. 3714), H7813 [8SE]

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]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of genetic information relative to insurance and employment (see H.R. 1227), H8809 [7OC]

Diseases: anniversary of development of Salk polio vaccine (see H. Res. 208), H1970 [13AP]

District of Columbia: clarify definition of marriage for legal purposes (see H.R. 72), H353 [2FE]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 1288), H1416 [14MR]

Drugs: provide an increased penalty for endangering a child while illegally manufacturing a controlled substance (see H.R. 1616), H2151 [19AP]

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

Education: provide enhanced Pell Grants for State Scholars (see H.R. 511), H347 [2FE]

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), H10158 [10NO]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 4408), H11034 [18NO]

———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), H720 [16FE]

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

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

FCC: expedite and increase assignment of radio spectrum frequencies to public safety agencies (see H.R. 1646), H2101 [14AP]

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), H989 [7MR]

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

———prohibit obligating funds for appropriations earmarks included only in congressional reports, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1642), H7744 [7SE]

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

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 Rules of Civil Procedure: improve attorney accountability (see H.R. 420), H235 [26JA]

Financial institutions: ease credit union regulatory burdens, advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, and modernize credit union net worth standards (see H.R. 2317), H7743 [7SE]

———enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities (see H.R. 2061), H7673 [6SE]

———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), H1896 [12AP]

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), H142 [20JA]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1384), H1692 [17MR]

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

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 10), H195 [25JA]

———ensure that the right of an individual to display the U.S. flag on residential property not be abridged (see H.R. 42), H412 [8FE]

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

Gambling: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports (see H.R. 1422), H1780 [5AP]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 61), H6936 [27JY]

Government: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1449), H1694 [17MR]

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), H11035 [18NO]

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), H4401 [13JN]

Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations (see H.R. 1595), H1968 [13AP]

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

Hariri, Rafik: tribute (see H. Res. 91), H798 [17FE]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve the school readiness of disadvantaged children (see H.R. 2123), H3052 [5MY]

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]

Help America Vote Act: require voting systems to provide a verifiable paper record of each vote cast and ensure the security of electronic data (see H.R. 278), H142 [20JA]

Higher Education Act: amend definition of independent student for purposes of need analysis to include older adopted students (see H.R. 3252), H5915 [14JY]

———enhance international education programs (see H.R. 509), H347 [2FE]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (see H.R. 510), H347 [2FE]

———prevent sex offenders subject to involuntary civil commitments from receiving Federal student financial aid (see H.R. 132), H75 [4JA]

Hinduism: issue postage stamp in commemoration of the Diwali festival (see H. Res. 223), H9427 [28OC]

———recognize the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 548), H10157 [10NO]

Hire a Veteran Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 125), H1845 [6AP]

Hispanic Americans: tribute to veterans (see H. Con. Res. 323), H12049 [16DE]

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

House of Representatives: constitutional amendment on basing apportionment on number of persons in each State who are U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 53), H4896 [21JN]

Housing: modernize the manufactured housing loan insurance program (see H.R. 2803), H8986 [19OC]

Hurricanes: accelerate reemployment and employment of individuals affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita by establishing grants to eligible entities to provide worker recovery accounts to eligible individuals (see H.R. 3976), H8732 [6OC]

———ease the provision of services to individuals affected by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita (see H.R. 3975), H8732 [6OC]

———require contracts relative to recovery efforts following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita be awarded only after an open and fair bidding process (see H. Con. Res. 251), H8387 [27SE]

Immigration: enforce employment restrictions on unauthorized aliens through the use of improved Social Security cards and an Employment Eligibility Database (see H.R. 98), H5101 [23JN]

———enhance border security enforcement and detention facilities (see H.R. 4238), H10146 [9NO]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 3137), H5638 [11JY]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign-issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 925), H2103 [14AP]

———reform (see H.R. 3938), H8919 [18OC]

———revise certain requirements for H-2B employers and require submission of information on H-2B nonimmigrants (see H.R. 793), H1025 [8MR]

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

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

Indonesia: support the memorandum of understanding signed by the Indonesian Government and the Free Aceh Movement to end the conflict in Aceh Province (see H. Res. 456), H10503 [16NO]

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]

International relations: recognize bilateral peace efforts of Pakistan and India (see H. Res. 272), H3198 [11MY]

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), H9103 [25OC]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H942 [2MR]

Investments: provide for enhanced retirement security in the form of an Individual Social Security Investment Program (see H.R. 530), H349 [2FE]

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]

Iraq: commend people for holding a successful referendum on a new constitution (see H. Res. 504), H9436 [31OC]

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

Iron and steel industry: maintain and expand the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1068), H980 [3MR]

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

———support accession to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 38), H354 [2FE]

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

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

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]

Kuwait: commend for granting women certain important political rights (see H. Res. 292), H4144 [26MY] (see H. Res. 343), H5252 [27JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: enhance the notification of democratic rights of union members (see H.R. 1073, 1074), H980 [3MR]

———provide for civil monetary penalties in certain cases (see H.R. 1075), H981 [3MR]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 136), H630 [15FE]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 105), H3114 [10MY]

Law enforcement: make improvements to the national sex offender registration program (see H.R. 3132), H6205 [20JY]

———provide grants for prosecutions of cases cleared through use of DNA backlog clearance funds (see H.R. 1602), H5176 [24JN]

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), H984 [3MR]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1333), H1620 [16MR]

———coverage of marriage and family therapist services (see H.R. 1447), H1694 [17MR]

———improve benefits for beneficiaries with kidney disease (see H.R. 1298), H7564 [28JY]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1632), H2100 [14AP]

———make a technical correction in the definition of outpatient speech-language pathology services (see H.R. 3795), H8087 [15SE]

———preserve beneficiary access to community cancer care (see H.R. 4098), H11880 [15DE]

———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), H4896 [21JN]

———reform the physician payment update system through repeal of the sustainable growth rate payment update system (see H.R. 2356), H9044 [20OC]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 916), H8248 [21SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: coverage of certain screening procedures for diabetic retinopathy and establish pilot programs to foster such screening (see H.R. 801), H628 [15FE]

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

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 1402), H8388 [27SE]

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]

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

Motor vehicles: allow an operator of a commercial motor vehicle breaks in a daily tour of duty (see H.R. 623), H410 [8FE]

National Arson Awareness Week: support goals (see H. Res. 252), H2738 [28AP]

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

National Center on Liver Disease Research: establish (see H.R. 1108), H9472 [1NO]

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 Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 3005), H6381 [22JY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 2231), H10145 [9NO]

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

———protect employer rights (see H.R. 1816), H2881 [3MY]

National MPS Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 85), H849 [1MR]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 444), H8249 [21SE]

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]

———require employers at critical infrastructure sites to participate in the pilot program for employment eligibility verification (see H.R. 1770), H5638 [11JY]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 21), H1264 [9MR]

Natural gas: require certain terms and conditions for the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas import terminals (see H.R. 359), H195 [25JA]

Navy: require naval forces to include a certain number of operational aircraft carriers (see H.R. 304), H1417 [14MR]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend enforcement provisions (see H.R. 977, 978), H2472 (see H.R. 979, 980, 981, 1028), H2473 [21AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission: increase membership to improve efficiency (see H.R. 740), H581 [10FE]

———provide for adjudicative flexibility relative to employer filing of notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by OSHA (see H.R. 739), H581 [10FE]

———provide for judicial deference to conclusions of law determined by the Commission relative to an issued order (see H.R. 741), H581 [10FE]

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

OSHA: provide for the award of attorney's fees and costs to small employers when they prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of OSHA citations (see H.R. 742), H581 [10FE]

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

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 276), H4074 [25MY]

Parks, Rosa: direct the Architect of the Capitol to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks and to place the statue in the U.S. Capitol in National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 4145), H10910 [17NO]

Peace Corps: remove as an option for service under the National Call to Service military recruitment program (see H.R. 3709), H8735 [6OC]

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

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

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

———repeal limits on contributions and party campaign expenditures, restore certain rights to exempt organizations, and allow State and local parties to make expenditures using nonfederal funds (see H.R. 1316), H4656 [16JN]

Postal Service: reform postal laws (see H.R. 22), H3695 [19MY]

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

Public lands: extend authorization for certain national heritage areas (see H.R. 888), H791 [17FE]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 240), H136 [6JA]

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), H7673 [6SE]

———protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H.R. 3083), H6107 [19JY] (see H.R. 3135), H5599 [30JN]

Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the U.S: designate (see H.R. 2112), H5435 (see H.R. 2112), H5480 [29JN]

Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 55), H236 [26JA] (see H. Res. 142), H1024 [8MR]

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), H10227 [15NO]

———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), H7564 [28JY]

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 275), H10227 [15NO]

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

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 913), H792 [17FE]

Singapore: welcome Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong upon U.S. visit, commend support in campaign against terrorism and reconstruction of Iraq, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 201), H5742 [12JY]

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

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

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), H410 [8FE]

———dedicate surpluses to personal accounts that can only be used to pay Social Security benefits (see H.R. 3304), H9277 [26OC]

———express concern relative to pending bankruptcy and call for reform (see H. Res. 168), H2881 [3MY]

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

———provide certain benefits to individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H524 [9FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 147), H4356 [9JN]

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

Spain: express condolences to families of individuals killed and sympathy to individuals injured on anniversary of terrorist bombing attacks in Madrid (see H. Res. 99), H1026 [8MR]

States: authorize organization and service of a militia to help prevent individuals from unlawfully crossing an international border and entering the U.S. anywhere other than a port of entry (see H.R. 3622), H7612 [29JY]

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

———encourage finding the use of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools to be consistent with the Constitution (see H. Con. Res. 245), H8249 [21SE]

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

———strengthen sanctions, establish a program to support a transition to a democratically elected Government, and restore sovereignty and democratic rule in Lebanon (see H.R. 1141), H6936 [27JY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 521), H348 [2FE]

Tariff Act: marking of imported home furniture (see H.R. 445), H8513 [28SE]

Taxation: allow a credit for owning certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 652), H411 [8FE]

———allow a credit to holders of qualified bonds issued to finance certain energy projects (see H.R. 2794), H5638 [11JY]

———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), H2648 [27AP]

———allow deduction for qualified timber gains (see H.R. 3883), H9103 [25OC]

———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 victims of Presidentially-declared disasters to withdraw funds from retirement plans without penalty (see H.R. 3742), H7860 [13SE]

———establish a commission on tax reform (see H.R. 41), H72 [4JA]

———exclude from gross income amounts received on the sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (see H.R. 3079), H6652 [26JY]

———exclude from gross income certain hazard mitigation assistance (see H.R. 380), H233 [26JA] (see H.R. 387), H798 [17FE]

———extend alternative minimum tax relief and index such relief for inflation (see H.R. 4096), H9696 [4NO]

———extend deduction for increased expensing for small business (see H.R. 1678), H5638 [11JY]

———extend incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 2498), H7743 [7SE]

———extend tax treatment of soldiers who die while serving in, or as a result of serving in, a combat zone to employees of Federal contractors (see H.R. 3745), H7860 [13SE]

———guarantee tax-exempt bonds for the purpose of rebuilding the Gulf Coast from the impacts of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (see H.R. 3947), H8642 [29SE]

———increase and expand expensing for property in hurricane disaster areas (see H.R. 3868), H9103 [25OC]

———make individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends permanent (see H.R. 809), H798 [17FE]

———make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 930), H1265 [9MR]

———make permanent the 15-year depreciation recovery period for restaurant property improvements and extend to new restaurant construction (see H.R. 920), H848 [1MR]

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

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 1736), H9276 [26OC]

———permit military death gratuities to be contributed to certain tax-favored accounts (see H.R. 3478), H9556 [2NO]

———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 credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 986), H796 [17FE]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 1549), H2395 [20AP]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain systems installed in nonresidential buildings (see H.R. 1241), H3556 [18MY]

———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 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), H8386 [27SE]

———provide increased expensing for certain property in the Gulf Opportunity Zone (see H.R. 4305), H10156 [10NO]

———provide that the credit for producing fuel from a nonconventional source shall apply to gas produced onshore from certain formations (see H.R. 454), H283 [1FE]

———reduce depreciation recovery period for roof systems (see H.R. 1510), H1845 [6AP]

———reduce rates on distilled spirits (see H.R. 1791), H2471 [21AP]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 1956), H2979 [4MY]

———remove the requirement of a mandatory beginning date for distributions from individual retirement accounts and elective deferrals under qualified cash or deferred arrangements (see H.R. 195), H3894 [24MY]

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

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

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 1517), H2103 [14AP]

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

———temporarily suspend Federal excise taxes on highway motor fuels (see H.R. 3683), H7741 [7SE]

———treat gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, in either coin or bar form, in the same manner as equities and mutual funds for purposes of the maximum capital gains rate for individuals (see H.R. 1772), H2470 [21AP]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1131), H983 [3MR]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1306), H1847 [6AP]

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

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), H2476 [25AP]

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), H524 [9FE]

———promote deployment of competitive video services and eliminate redundant and unnecessary regulation (see H.R. 3146), H6432 [25JY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 972), H1025 [8MR]

Transportation: require operating certificates for airports at which large cargo operations are conducted (see H.R. 4123), H9043 [20OC]

Trucking industry: postpone enforcement of new rules governing rest periods for truck drivers using sleeper berths (see H.R. 3943), H8642 [29SE]

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]

Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1259), H5914 [14JY]

U.N.: address anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 54), H631 [15FE] (see H. Res. 282), H3435 [17MY]

———withhold funding if the U.N. abridges U.S. right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3436), H6649 [26JY]

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

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

Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 173), H4142 [26MY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see H.R. 156), H5741 [12JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2876), H5741 [12JY]

Vocational and Technical Education Act: strengthen and improve programs (see H.R. 366), H233 [26JA]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1088), H981 [3MR]

Wiesenthal, Simon: honor life and work and reaffirm commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance (see H. Con. Res. 248), H8343 [22SE]

Women: establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 1245), H1369 [10MR]

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 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]

———recognize the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day (see H. Res. 233), H2550 [26AP]

———recognize the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and the Liberation of Western Bohemia (see H. Res. 195), H2551 [26AP]

———recognize the 60th anniversary of Victory in Japan (V-J) Day and the end of World War II in the Pacific (see H. Res. 360), H5740 [12JY]

———tribute to Tuskegee Airmen (see H. Con. Res. 26), H413 [8FE]

Yogiji, Habhajan S.K.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 34), H236 [26JA]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: improve the readiness of State defense forces and increase military coordination for homeland security between States and the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 3401), H6327 [21JY]

Carolinas Independent Automobile Dealers Association: tribute (see H. Res. 519), H9362 [27OC]

Collective bargaining: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see H.R. 239), H136 [6JA]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 305), H193 [25JA]

Immigration and Nationality Act: exempt boilermakers from the numerical limitation applicable to nonimmigrants issued a visa or provided status (see H.R. 3644), H7613 [29JY]

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

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

National Guard Youth Challenge Program: increase maximum Federal share of costs for State programs (see H.R. 669), H412 [8FE]

Negrete, Griselda Lopez: relief (see H.R. 678), H412 [8FE]

Saund, Dalip Singh: displaying of portrait in the Capitol or a House Office Building (see H. Res. 31), H80 [4JA]

South Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co.: anniversary (see H. Res. 300), H4142 [26MY]

Tariff: aniline 2.5 di-sulphonic acid (see H.R. 2309), H3198 [11MY]

———Diresul brown GN liquid crude (see H.R. 2316), H3198 [11MY]

———high-performance loud speakers (see H.R. 2311), H3198 [11MY]

———1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with N,N-bis(2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine, cyclized, Me sulfates (see H.R. 2310), H3198 [11MY]

———R-core transformers (see H.R. 2312), H3198 [11MY]

———reduced vat blue 43 (see H.R. 2314), H3198 [11MY]

———sulfur black 1 (see H.R. 2315), H3198 [11MY]

———sulfur blue 7 (see H.R. 2313), H3198 [11MY]

Taxation: exclude working capital in applying the accumulated earnings tax (see H.R. 365), H195 [25JA]

———extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. 364), H195 [25JA]

———provide a nonrefundable personal credit to individuals who donate certain life-saving organs (see H.R. 2474), H3693 [19MY]

Taxpayer-Teacher Protection Act: make teacher loan forgiveness provisions permanent (see H.R. 367), H233 [26JA] (see H.R. 670), H412 [8FE]

Lists

South Carolina YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs delegation, E1348 [24JN]

Obituaries

Campbell, Carroll A., Jr.: Charleston (SC) Post and Courier, E2564 [17DE]

Cook, William A. (Al): Beaufort (SC) Gazette, E518 [20MR]

Davis, Randall, Jr.: Columbia (SC) State, E1905 [20SE]

Derrick, Andrew J.: Columbia (SC) State, E2040 [6OC]

Westbrook, Marc H.: Columbia (SC) State, E1904 [20SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H592 [15FE], H3268 [16MY], H5103 [24JN], H7647 [6SE], H8360 [27SE], H8811 [17OC], H9053 [25OC], H9701 [7NO]

Remarks

Afghanistan: commend women for participating in the democratic process, H1028 [9MR]

———elections, H7874 [14SE], H8106 [20SE]

Africa: Ethiopian and Eritrean compliance with agreement to end hostilities and provide for a demarcation of the border between the two countries, E2152 [20OC]

Akal Security, Inc.: anniversary, E2181 [27OC]

American Homeownership Month: observance, H4193 [8JN]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H1426 [15MR]

Armed Forces: improve the readiness of State defense forces and increase military coordination for homeland security between States and the Dept. of Defense, H6112 [20JY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, H11041 [6DE]

———tribute to members serving in Iraq, H9366 [28OC]

———tribute to soldiers serving at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H5260 [28JN]

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) (organization): commend U.S. participation in Forum, H9560 [3NO]

Bernanke, Ben S.: nomination to be Federal Reserve Board Chair, H9280 [27OC]

Blair, Tony: express appreciation for support by British Prime Minister of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H8360 [27SE]

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina: tribute, E1987 [29SE]

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, H3440 [18MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H8922 [19OC], H9015 [20OC], H9107 [26OC]

Bulgaria: democracy efforts, H3203 [12MY]

———U.S. policy, H526 [10FE], E1038 [20MY]

Bush, President: evaluation of economic policies, H9477 [2NO], H9967 [8NO]

Callahan, Jenni and Paul: tribute to birth of child, E1874 [15SE]

Carolina Ceramics Brick Co.: tribute, E2092 [17OC]

Carolinas Independent Automobile Dealers Association: anniversary, H11507 [14DE]

China, People's Republic of: international trade policies, E2092 [17OC]

Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Co.: tribute to response to Hurricane Katrina, E2086 [17OC]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): investigation of certain actions by Representative DeLay, H2626 [27AP], E731 [21AP]

Conatser, Elizabeth and Blake: tribute to birth of child, E2543 [15DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 109th Congress, H2886 [4MY]

———joint meeting to hear address by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, H5971 [19JY]

Cuba: treatment and condition of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, H5181 [27JN]

Czechoslovakia: anniversary of liberation of Western Bohemia by U.S. forces during World War II, E952 [12MY]

Dalip Singh Saund Post Office Building, Temecula, CA: designate (H.R. 120), H249 [1FE]

DeLay, Representative: indictment for criminal conspiracy relative to illegal political contributions, H8627 [29SE]

Denton, Wesley and Kari: tribute to birth of child, E1909 [21SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1815), H3921, H4007 [25MY]

———continue exercise of statutory authority to support activities of the Boy Scouts, H4007 [25MY]

Disasters: express sympathy and pledge support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (H. Res. 12), H64, H66, H67 [4JA]

Durbin, Senator: characterization of treatment and condition of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H4658 [17JN], H4807 [21JN]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), H1972 [14AP]

Economy: growth, H11225 [8DE], H11884 [16DE], H12172 [18DE]

———importance of job creation, H5745 [13JY]

———national objectives priority assignments, H4408 [14JN]

Erskine College: tribute, H143 [25JA]

European Union: accession of Bulgaria, H2112 [19AP]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H8106 [20SE]

France: rioting, H9701 [7NO]

Gans, Laura and Dan: tribute to birth of child, E2475 [7DE]

Gold Star Mothers Day: observance, H8326 [22SE]

Halme, Matt and Tracy: tribute to birth of child, E1609 [27JY]

Hanner, Andy and Jennifer: tribute to birth of child, E1671 [29JY]

Head, Bill: SBA South Carolina Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E810 [28AP]

Health: improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H6656 [27JY]

Hilton Head Island, SC: tribute to Mental Health Association of Beaufort and Jasper Counties, SC, for sponsorship of ``Nothing to Hide'' mental illness awareness project, H946 [3MR]

———tribute to Sunset Rotary Club for sponsorship of ``Nothing to Hide'' mental illness awareness project, H946 [3MR]

House of Representatives: express commitment to achieving victory in Iraq (H. Res. 612), consideration (H. Res. 619), H11891 [16DE]

House Rules: amend procedures of Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), E731 [21AP]

Hurricanes: establish offsets for funding for relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H8799 [7OC], H9015 [20OC], H9107 [26OC]

———relief efforts for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H7648 [6SE]

India: U.S. policy, H2154 [20AP]

Indonesia: democracy efforts, E2269 [3NO]

———elections, E2269 [3NO]

———express condolences to families of victims and condemn terrorist attack in New Delhi, oppose extremism, and strengthen international efforts to combat terrorism, H9441 [1NO]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H10230 [16NO]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H5805 [14JY], H8393 [28SE]

———call for immediate withdrawal of Armed Forces (H. Res. 571), consideration (H. Res. 572), H11000 [18NO]

———commend women for participating in the democratic process, H1028 [9MR]

———democracy efforts, H10912 [18NO]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (H.J. Res. 73), H10912 [18NO]

———elections, H291 [2FE], H11660 [15DE], H12055 [17DE]

———vote on new constitution, H8812 [17OC], H9053 [25OC]

Israel: independence anniversary (H. Con. Res. 149), H3726 [23MY]

Journal: question of approval, H9105 [26OC], H10147 [10NO]

LaPierre, Amy R. and Steve: tribute to birth of child, E1851 [14SE]

Laylagian, Leon and Janelle: tribute to birth of child, E1673 [29JY]

Maniam, Suresh and Jey: tribute to birth of child, E2423 [18NO]

Medicare: prescription drug benefit coverage, H10167 [15NO]

Mustian, Ben and Rebecca: tribute to birth of child, E1986 [29SE]

National Military Families Week: designate (H. Con. Res. 159), H4195 [8JN]

National Review (publication): anniversary, E2088 [17OC]

National Small Business Week: observance, E810 [28AP]

Nigeria: withdrawal of military forces from Cameroon, H4146 [7JN]

Nurse, Shannon and Courtney: tribute to birth of child, E1846 [14SE]

OSHA: provide for the award of attorney's fees and costs to small employers when they prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of OSHA citations (H.R. 742), H5703 [12JY]

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

Parvanov, Georgi: U.S. visit, H8854 [18OC]

Peace Corps Week: observance, E315 [1MR]

Pensions: reform funding rules (H.R. 2830), consideration (H. Res. 602), H11667 [15DE]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H1899 [13AP]

Potter, Jim and Karen: tribute to birth of child, E1254 [17JN]

Power resources: national energy policy, H1899 [13AP]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, H3269 [16MY], H3440 [18MY], H3699 [23MY]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (H.R. 4128), H9644 [4NO]

Republican Party: national agenda, H2626 [27AP], H4077 [26MY]

Roberts, John G., Jr.: nomination to be Chief Justice of the U.S., H7791 [8SE]

———nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, H6332 [22JY], H7569 [29JY]

Rotary International: anniversary, H593 [15FE], H4990 [23JN]

———tribute to Russian organization, H1513 [16MR]

Russia: wreath-laying ceremony at Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery in St. Petersburg in honor of Leningrad siege victims during World War II, E949 [12MY]

Senate Rules: amend relative to votes required to invoke cloture on Presidential appointments in order to prevent filibuster, H3269 [16MY], H3440 [18MY], H3699 [23MY]

Sharma, Persis and Kapil: tribute to birth of child, E1940 [22SE]

Social Security: privatization proposals, H996 [8MR], H1788 [6AP], H2750 [3MY], H5104 [24JN]

———reform, H800 [1MR], H996 [8MR], H1788 [6AP], H1881 [12AP], H2750 [3MY], H5104 [24JN]

South Carolina: tribute to South Carolina Cares Initiative for relief efforts for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H7822 [13SE]

South Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co.: anniversary (H. Res. 300), H8880 [18OC]

Special Committee To Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories: require addition to Dept. of State list for audit and review, H4672 [17JN]

Taxation: provide a nonrefundable personal credit to individuals who donate certain life-saving organs (H.R. 2474), E1033 [20MY]

Telecommunications: implement certain reforms, E179 [8FE]

Temple, Adam and Rachel: tribute to birth of child, E1672 [29JY]

U.N.: reform (H.R. 2745), H4358 [13JN], H4492 [15JN], H4564 [16JN], H4672 [17JN]

———withhold U.S. contributions pending certification of U.N. cooperation in investigation of Oil-for-Food Program, H356 [8FE]

U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative: approve, H11115 [7DE]

United Kingdom: condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims, H5643 [12JY]

Veterans Day: observance, H10149 [10NO]

Votes: position on missed, H6072 [19JY], E940 [11MY]

Wagner, Matt and Kate: tribute to birth of child, E2541 [15DE]

Wilkins, David H.: nomination to be Ambassador to Canada, H2720 [28AP]

Work, Micki and Ryan: tribute to birth of child, E2091 [17OC]

World War II: recognize the 60th anniversary of Victory in Japan (V-J) Day and the end of World War II in the Pacific (H. Res. 360), H7654 [6SE]

YMCA: tribute to South Carolina Youth Conference on National Affairs delegation, E1348 [24JN]

Yogiji, Habhajan S.K.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 34), H1744 [5AP]

Young America Foundation: tribute, E1515 [18JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2468 [21AP]

Statements

Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Co., Response to Hurricanes, E2086 [17OC]

Night on a Sandbar on the Yangtze River—March 8, 1945: Hugh D. Wilson, H7654 [6SE]

Tributes

Boineau, Charles E., E1140 [7JN]

Campbell, Carroll A., Jr., E2475 [7DE], E2564 [17DE]

Cook, William A. (Al), E518 [20MR]

Daso, John, E1674 [29JY]

Davis, Randall, Jr., E1904 [20SE]

DeLay, Representative, H1869 [12AP], H2451 [21AP]

Dell, Eric, H593 [15FE]

Derrick, Andrew J., E2040 [6OC]

Easler, Betty, H1374 [14MR]

Eggimann, Jessica, H2983 [5MY]

Fowler, Tillie K., H1014 [8MR]

Greene, L.C., E1253 [17JN]

Groover, Laurin, H10506 [17NO]

Malphrus, Garry, E1217 [14JN]

Myers, Richard B., H8650 [6OC]

Owen, Thomas M., Jr. (Tim), E1115 [26MY]

Rehnquist, William H., H7676 [7SE]

Robinson, Joseph C., E257 [16FE]

Simonetta, Danielle, H6940 [28JY]

Smith, Bernard, H6439 [26JY]

Spires, Lowell C., Jr. (Butch), E509 [17MR]

Westbrook, Marc H., H8062 [15SE], E1904 [20SE]