HYDE, HENRY J. (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H6025, H6027, H6052, H6057, H6058 [19JY]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), H6292 [21JY]

Appointments

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

Articles and editorials

Joint Intelligence Committee Overdue, Thomas Smeeton, Fernandina Beach (FL) News-Leader, E186 [8FE]

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), H984 [3MR]

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

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

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 378), H6431 [25JY]

Amo Houghton Bypass: designate a segment of Interstate 86 near Corning, NY (see H.R. 795), H586 [14FE]

Armed Forces: increase death gratuity (see H.R. 292), H236 [26JA]

Arts and humanities: application of antitrust laws to permit collective development and implementation of a standard contract form for playwrights for the licensing of plays (see H.R. 532), H349 [2FE]

Bankruptcy: exempt from means testing certain National Guard and Reserve members (see H.R. 2060), H3262 [12MY]

Business and industry: establish a statute of repose for durable goods used in a trade or business (see H.R. 1363), H1690 [17MR] (see H.R. 3509), H7556 [28JY]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: extend compliance threshold used to determine eligibility of hospitals for designation as an inpatient rehabilitation facility (see H.R. 3373), H9103 [25OC]

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

Children and youth: provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries (see H.R. 1409), H1693 [17MR]

China, People's Republic of: express that a Chinese state-owned energy company exercising control of critical U.S. energy infrastructure and production capacity could be a national security threat (see H. Res. 344), H5434 (see H. Res. 344), H5479 [29JN]

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

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

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

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

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

———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see H.R. 817), H2880 [3MY]

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

Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4562), H11879 [15DE]

Dept. of Defense: make a grant to the National D-Day Museum Foundation for facilities and programs of America's National World War II Museum (see H.R. 2725), H4141 [26MY]

Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 1973), H9044 [20OC]

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), H10910 [17NO]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of genetic information relative to insurance and employment (see H.R. 1227), H1369 [10MR]

Downers Grove, IL: tribute to Downers Grove North High School football team (see H. Res. 26), H720 [16FE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H942 [2MR]

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

Egypt: condemn terrorist bombings in Sharm el-Sheik and express condolences to the families of the victims (see H. Res. 384), H6650 [26JY]

ERISA: impose a moratorium on terminations of certain plans in cases in which reorganization of contributing sponsors is sought in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings (see H.R. 2327), H3557 [18MY]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see H.R. 1376), H3331 [16MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: reduce human exposure to mercury through vaccines (see H.R. 881), H1372 [10MR]

Filipino Americans: recognize centennial of immigration and acknowledge contributions to society (see H. Con. Res. 218), H9426 [28OC]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H847 [1MR]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 800), H2880 [3MY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 10), H848 [1MR]

Foreign aid: ensure protection of beneficiaries of U.S. humanitarian assistance (see H.R. 912), H848 [1MR]

Great Lakes: authorize appropriations for State restoration programs and activities (see H.R. 792), H2978 [4MY]

Gulf Coast States: encourage the adoption of comprehensive, modern, and uniform statewide building codes by Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama (see H. Con. Res. 285), H9696 [4NO]

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

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

Health care professionals: remove limitation for nonimmigrant classification for nurses in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 1285), H2551 [26AP]

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]

House Democracy Assistance Commission: establish (see H. Res. 135), H984 [3MR]

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

Hungary: recognize anniversary of Hungarian Revolution and reaffirm friendship between the people and governments of the U.S. and Hungary (see H. Res. 479), H8734 [6OC]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 3137), H5599 [30JN]

India: commend continuing improvement in relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 364), H5963 [18JY]

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

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 2793), H7861 [13SE]

Iraq: commend for conducting free elections, express gratitude to U.S. Armed Forces and their families, and reaffirm U.S. mission (see H. Res. 60), H286 [1FE]

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

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

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

Karzai, Hamid: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 153), H3436 [17MY]

Kosovo: declare U.S. support for independence (see H. Res. 24), H80 [4JA]

Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 181), H4985 [22JN]

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

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

Medicaid: provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1426), H1693 [17MR]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1333), H1847 [6AP]

———provide access to audiologists (see H.R. 415), H2472 [21AP]

Mental health: prohibit use of Federal funds for any universal or mandatory mental health screening program (see H.R. 181), H197 [25JA]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (see H.R. 1790), H6381 [22JY]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see H.R. 1940), H8809 [7OC]

National Advisory Council on Medical Rehabilitation: establish (see H.R. 3373), H9103 [25OC]

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

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

National World War II Veterans Recognition Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 264), H8809 [7OC]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 21), H797 [17FE]

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), H9473 [1NO]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H.R. 3135), H6107 [19JY]

Religion: anniversary of Second Vatican Council Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions (Nostra Aetate) and recognition of continuing need for interreligious respect and dialogue (see H. Con. Res. 260), H8810 [7OC]

Robert T. Ferguson Post Office Building, Flora, IL: designate (see H.R. 1287), H10910 [17NO]

Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the U.S: designate (see H.R. 2112), H2977 [4MY]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 389), H233 [26JA]

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

Russia: protect intellectual property rights (see H. Con. Res. 230), H9103 [25OC]

Sigma Chi Fraternity: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 163), H3768 [23MY]

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

Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 68), H196 [25JA]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 414), H234 [26JA]

———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]

———change deadline for filing income tax returns (see H.R. 442), H2150 [19AP]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 986), H1851 [8AP]

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

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1548), H4985 [22JN]

———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), H8644 [29SE]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school personnel (see H.R. 405), H1025 [8MR]

———provide tax incentives for the purchase of qualified health insurance (see H.R. 1872), H6652 [26JY]

———provide that distributions from certain retirement plans are not included in gross income if used to pay long-term care insurance premiums (see H.R. 976), H795 [17FE]

———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 1898), H3769 [23MY]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 1517), H7564 [28JY]

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

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1306), H8919 [18OC]

———treatment of certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2989), H5604 [30JN]

Taxpayer-Teacher Protection Act: make teacher loan forgiveness provisions permanent (see H.R. 670), H1696 [17MR]

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

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2876), H4985 [22JN]

von Steuben, Frederick W.A.: tribute (see H.J. Res. 44), H2881 [3MY]

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]

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

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

Asia: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia (see H. Res. 492), H8846 [17OC]

China, People's Republic of: authorize measures to deter arms transfers by foreign countries to the People's Republic of China (see H.R. 3100), H5434 (see H.R. 3100), H5478 [29JN]

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

Committee on International Relations (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 107), H719 [16FE]

Dept. of State: establish and collect a surcharge to cover costs of meeting increased demand for passports due to increased terrorist screening measures (see H.R. 4501), H11502 [13DE]

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]

———provide assistance for Indian Ocean tsunami victims and for reconstruction of tsunami-affected countries (see H.R. 1550), H1893 [12AP]

European Union: urge continuance of embargo on arms sales to the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 57), H286 [1FE]

Export Administration Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 4572), H12047 [16DE]

House of Representatives: express commitment to achieving victory in Iraq (see H. Res. 612), H11879 [15DE]

Hurricanes: express gratitude to foreign individuals, organizations, and governments that have offered material assistance and other forms of support to those who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina (see H. Res. 428), H7742 [7SE]

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), H4142 [26MY]

Millennium Challenge Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4014), H8807 [7OC]

OAS: authorize appropriations for voluntary contributions to establish a Center for Caribbean Basin Trade and a skills-based training program for Caribbean Basin countries (see H.R. 1213), H1368 [10MR]

Pope John Paul II: tribute (see H. Res. 190), H1846 [6AP]

Russia: urge withdrawal or modification of proposed legislation that would severely restrict establishment, operations, and activities of domestic and foreign nongovernmental organizations (see H. Con. Res. 312), H11327 [8DE]

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

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. 427), H7742 [7SE]

———encourage more vigorous investigation and prosecution of drug crimes committed to provide material support to terrorist organizations (see H.R. 2593), H3893 [24MY]

U.N.: reform (see H.R. 2745), H4186 [7JN]

———withhold U.S. contributions pending transfer and public availability of the Independent Inquiry Commmittee Into the Oil-for-Food Program archive of files (see H.R. 4369), H10908 [17NO]

Ukraine: congratulate people for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election and Viktor Yushchenko on election as President (see H. Con. Res. 16), H138 [6JA]

———normal trade relations status (see H.R. 885), H791 [17FE]

United Kingdom: condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims (see H. Res. 356), H5740 [12JY]

World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion and honor veterans of both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters (see H. Con. Res. 191), H5176 [24JN]

Letters

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

East Asia Security Act: by, Committee on International Relations (House), H5763 [13JY]

———Representative Thomas, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5764 [13JY]

House Rule X relative to jursidiction of several committees of the House during consideration of Dept. of State appropriations legislation: Representative Cox, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5984 [19JY]

———Representative Hoekstra, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5983 [19JY]

———Representative Hunter, Committee on Armed Services (House), H5983 [19JY]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Commitee on the Judiciary (House), H5984 [19JY]

———by, Committee on International Relations (House), H5983, H5984 [19JY]

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

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

Remarks

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments (H. Res. 523), H9373, H9374 [28OC]

AID: Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief Program funding, H3025 [5MY]

———South Africa Medical Research Council funding, H3025 [5MY]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), conference report, H3025 [5MY]

Asia: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia (H. Res. 492), H8864, H8865 [18OC]

Children and youth: provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries (H.R. 1409), H8857, H8859 [18OC]

China, People's Republic of: authorize measures to deter arms transfers by foreign countries to the People's Republic of China, H6054 [19JY]

———authorize measures to deter arms transfers by foreign countries to the People's Republic of China (H.R. 3100), H5760, H5762 [13JY]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 748), H2599 [27AP]

Dept. of State: Active Response Corps funding, H6041 [19JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H5983, H6026, H6037, H6038, H6041, H6054 [19JY], H6118, H6126, H6163 [20JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), motion to recommit, H6171 [20JY]

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

Disasters: commend efforts of various corporations for their charitable response to the tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, E1597 [25JY]

———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), H37 [4JA]

Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N., H4680 [17JN]

Health: provide for embryonic stem cell research (H.R. 810), H3835 [24MY]

Holocaust: commend countries and organizations marking anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and strengthen fight against racism, intolerance, bigotry, prejudice, discrimination, and anti-Semitism (H. Res. 39), H149, H157 [25JA]

House of Representatives: morning hour debate, H37 [4JA]

Intelligence services: congressional oversight authority, E186 [8FE]

Iran Nonproliferation Act: make amendments relative to International Space Station payments (S. 1713), H9245 [26OC]

Iraq: call for immediate withdrawal of Armed Forces (H. Res. 571), H11005 [18NO]

———commend for conducting free elections, express gratitude to U.S. Armed Forces and their families, and reaffirm U.S. mission (H. Res. 60), H310 [2FE]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, H6163, H6171 [20JY]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (H.J. Res. 73), H11005 [18NO]

Palestinians: commend for conducting free and fair Presidential election (H. Res. 56), H298 [2FE], E179 [8FE]

Pope John Paul II: tribute (H. Res. 190), H1807, H1808 [6AP]

Terrorism: encourage more vigorous investigation and prosecution of drug crimes committed to provide material support to terrorist organizations, H6292, H6294 [21JY], H11538 [14DE]

———encourage more vigorous investigation and prosecution of drug crimes committed to provide material support to terrorist organizations (H.R. 2593), E1073 [24MY]

U.N.: certification of U.N. cooperation in investigation of Oil-for-Food Program, H4667 [17JN]

———ensure the Secretary General waives diplomatic immunity for U.N. officials who have been charged or are under investigation for committing a serious criminal offense, H4630 [16JN]

———hold member States accountable for acts of genocide, ethnic cleansing, or crimes against humanity, H4663 [17JN]

———limit U.S. share of assessments for the regular budget, H4684 [17JN]

———reform, H6037, H6038 [19JY]

———reform (H.R. 2745), H4615, H4617, H4630 [16JN], H4663, H4664, H4666, H4667, H4680, H4684, H4693, H4694 [17JN]

———reform (H.R. 2745), consideration (H. Res. 319), H4609 [16JN]

———withhold U.S. contributions pending certification of U.N. cooperation in investigation of Oil-for-Food Program, H4666 [17JN]

Ukraine: congratulate people for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election and Viktor Yushchenko on election as President (H. Con. Res. 16), H145 [25JA]

United Kingdom: condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims (H. Res. 356), H5766, H5768 [13JY]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), H6292, H6294 [21JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), conference report, H11538 [14DE]

Votes: position on missed, H327 [2FE], E1169 [8JN], E1261 [17JN], E1598 [25JY], E1986 [29SE], E2270 [3NO], E2525 [14DE], E2570 [17DE], E2646 [22DE]

World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion and honor veterans of both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters (H. Con. Res. 191), H5764, H5765 [13JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1729 [20MR], H4558 [15JN], H11651 [14DE], H11878 [15DE], H12165 [17DE]

Special order: granted, H518 [9FE]

Tribute, H2112 [19AP], H4301 [9JN], H5765 [13JY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 108th Congress: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Rept. 108-809), H71 [4JA]

Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2601) (H. Rept. 109-168), H5800 [13JY]

Dept. of State Transmittal of Documents Relative to Disclosure of Identity and Employment of Valerie Plame: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 109-225), H8102 [19SE]

East Asia Security Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3100) (H. Rept. 109-165), H5739 [12JY]

Executive Office of the President and Dept. of Defense Transmittal of Documents Relative to Communications With United Kingdom Officials on Iraq: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 408) (H. Rept. 109-224), H8102 [19SE]

Executive Office of the President and Dept. of State Transmittal of Documents Relative to Communications With United Kingdom Officials on Iraq: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 375) (H. Rept. 109-223), H8102 [19SE]

Executive Office of the President and Dept. of State Transmittal of Documents Relative to the White House Iraq Group: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 505) (H. Rept. 109-291), H10156 [10NO]

President Bush Provision of Documents Relating to His October 7, 2002, Speech in Cincinnati, OH, and His January 28, 2003, State of the Union Address: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 549) (H. Rept. 109-351), H12047 [16DE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Appropriations: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 972) (H. Rept. 109-317), H11032 [18NO]

U.N. Reform Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2745) (H. Rept. 109-120), H4400 [13JN]

Water for the Poor Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1973) (H. Rept. 109-260), H9425 [28OC]

Rules

Committee on International Relations (House), H485-H490 [9FE]

Tributes

Chase, Scott T., E725 [21AP]

Cronin, James C., E830 [28AP]

Lantos, Representative, H5765 [13JY]

Larson, Nicholas D., E542 [5AP]

Maio, William J., E2230 [1NO]

Olson, John T., E544 [5AP]

Salem, Adriana N., E545 [5AP]