CHABOT, STEVE (a Representative from Ohio)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2744), H4188 [7JN], H4257 [8JN]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (H. Con. Res. 237), H8061 [15SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2361), H3557 [18MY], H3658 [19MY]

U.N.: reform (H.R. 2745), H4669 [17JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H5809 [14JY]

———H.R. 3199, Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement, H10090 [9NO]

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]

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

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

Amo Houghton Bypass: designate a segment of Interstate 86 near Corning, NY (see H.R. 795), H720 [16FE]

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), H9103 [25OC]

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

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

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

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

———facilitate Presidential leadership and congressional accountability regarding reduction of other spending to offset costs of responding to recent natural disasters (see H.R. 3966), H8643 [29SE]

———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]

Capitol Building and Grounds: acceptance by Committee on the Library (Joint) of a bust of Sojourner Truth and display of the bust in the Capitol rotunda (see H.R. 4510), H11503 [13DE]

———revise women's suffrage statue located in the Capitol rotunda to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth (see H.R. 4475), H11326 [8DE]

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

———improve the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Program (see H.R. 2423), H4297 [8JN]

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

China, People's Republic of: condemn the system of forced labor prison camps used as a tool for supression (see H. Con. Res. 294), H10227 [15NO]

———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]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see H.R. 1804), H2979 [4MY] (see H.R. 2513), H4144 [26MY]

Civil liberties: support the national motto (see H. Con. Res. 302), H10910 [17NO]

Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish (see H.R. 2470), H10910 [17NO]

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]

———limit the duration of Federal consent decrees to which State and local governments are a party (see H.R. 1229), H1369 [10MR]

———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), H2648 [27AP]

———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), 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), H5963 [18JY]

———increase penalty for the sexual abuse of a minor or ward (see H.R. 2415), H3435 [17MY]

———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), H72 [4JA]

———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see H.R. 817), H629 [15FE]

Cuba: 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), H7566 [28JY]

———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]

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

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 1246), H7861 [13SE]

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

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), H2149 [19AP]

Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 3616), H8847 [17OC]

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

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 3889), H8986 [19OC]

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

Education: tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 23), H287 [1FE]

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]

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

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), H630 [15FE]

———urge continuance of embargo on arms sales to the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 57), H354 [2FE]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the Hurricane Katrina Recovery Chief Financial Officer (see H.R. 3813), H8389 [27SE]

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

Federal employees: deny Federal retirement benefits to individuals convicted of certain offenses (see H.R. 4546), H12051 [16DE]

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

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), H3259 [12MY]

———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), H584 [10FE]

———provide regulatory relief and improve productivity for insured depository institutions (see H.R. 3505), H11880 [15DE]

———reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 1185), H2150 [19AP]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 800), H1622 [16MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 10), H2739 [28AP]

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]

Friends of the Children (organization): funding (see H.R. 1876), H2646 [27AP]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 61), H7744 [7SE]

Government: prohibit the expenditure of funds for the construction or lease of buildings or space until January 1, 2007 (see H.R. 3797), H8087 [15SE]

Gulf Coast States: encourage the adoption of comprehensive, modern, and uniform statewide building codes by Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama (see H. Con. Res. 285), H9962 [7NO]

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]

———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]

House of Representatives: display the Ten Commandments if the Supreme Court rules that their public display by State and local governments violates the establishment clause of the first amendment to the Constitution (see H. Res. 214), H2102 [14AP]

———require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House not later than 45 days after the vacancy is announced in extraordinary circumstances (see H.R. 841), H717 [16FE]

———require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit or Federal debt reduction (see H.R. 1273), H6936 [27JY]

Human rights: condemn honor killings (see H. Con. Res. 296), H11036 [18NO]

Hungary: recognize anniversary of Hungarian Revolution and reaffirm friendship between the people and governments of the U.S. and Hungary (see H. Res. 479), H9696 [4NO]

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

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign-issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 925), H793 [17FE]

———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]

Immigration and Nationality Act: impose mandatory sentencing ranges with respect to aliens who reenter the U.S. after having been removed (see H.R. 3150), H7743 [7SE]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H8162 [20SE]

Iran: encourage divestiture of current investments, discourage future investments, and require disclosure to investors information relating to such investments (see H.R. 1743), H2394 [20AP]

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

Israel: congratulate on election of Dan Gillerman as Vice President of U.N. General Assembly (see H. Res. 368), H6106 [19JY]

———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), H3436 [17MY]

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]

Kosovo: anniversary of ethnic violence (see H. Res. 172), H1695 [17MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 500), H3262 [12MY]

Law enforcement: make improvements to the national sex offender registration program (see H.R. 3132), H5599 [30JN] (see H.R. 3860), H8810 [7OC]

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), H236 [26JA]

Mental health: prohibit use of Federal funds for any universal or mandatory mental health screening program (see H.R. 181), H1896 [12AP]

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

———support findings of U.N. commission investigating assassination of Rafik Hariri, condemn Syria for apparent involvement, and demand Syrian compliance with certain U.N. resolutions (see H. Res. 510), H9102 [25OC]

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 222), H2150 [19AP]

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

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

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]

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

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]

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

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), H9556 [2NO]

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

Patents: amend certain laws relative to patent fees (see H.R. 2791), H4295 [8JN]

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

———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see H.R. 695), H2150 [19AP]

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]

Postal Service: reform postal laws (see H.R. 22), H1778 [5AP]

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

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

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

Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the U.S: designate (see H.R. 2112), H8735 [6OC]

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

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), H348 [2FE]

Social Security: invest trust funds in marketable interest-bearing securities and insured certificates of deposit, and protect trust funds from public debt limit (see H.R. 219), H197 [25JA]

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

Sports: provide immunity for nonprofit athletic organizations in lawsuits arising from claims of ordinary negligence relative to the passage or adoption of rules for athletic competitions and practices (see H.R. 1176), H1897 [12AP]

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

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: 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), H1023 [8MR]

Taxation: allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1607), H5176 [24JN]

———authorize States, localities, the District of Columbia, territories, and possessions of the U.S. to provide certain tax incentives to any person for economic development purposes (see H.R. 2471), H4487 [14JN]

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

———clarify treatment of self-employment for purposes of the limitation on State taxation of retirement income (see H.R. 4019), H11504 [13DE]

———exclusion of gain from the sale of farmland (see H.R. 775), H631 [15FE]

———extend and expand the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2868), H4400 [13JN]

———increase age limit for the child tax credit (see H.R. 1597), H1968 [13AP]

———make child tax credit permanent and allow for adjustments for inflation (see H.R. 3317), H6652 [26JY]

———make permanent the 15-year depreciation recovery period for restaurant property improvements and extend to new restaurant construction (see H.R. 920), H793 [17FE]

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

———prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions (see H.R. 45), H7613 [29JY]

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

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

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain systems installed in nonresidential buildings (see H.R. 1241), H1369 [10MR]

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

———provide for the deductibility of medical expenses (see H.R. 66), H2738 [28AP]

———provide transition funding rules for certain plans, including airline industry pension plans, electing to cease future benefit accruals (see H.R. 2106), H2977 [4MY]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 1956), H2734 [28AP]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 64), H286 [1FE]

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

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

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: designate (see H.R. 548), H350 [2FE]

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

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), H2104 [14AP]

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

———limit U.S. share of assessments for the regular budget (see H.R. 14), H7563 [28JY]

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

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

Voting: require individuals to present a government-issued photo ID to vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 3910), H8386 [27SE]

Voting Rights Act: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 216), H6381 [22JY]

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]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 237), H7814 [8SE]

China, Republic of: oppose proposed People's Republic of China anti-secession law (see H. Con. Res. 70), H796 [17FE]

Courts: allow media coverage of proceedings (see H.R. 2422), H3554 [18MY]

Government regulations: require agencies to take into consideration the impact of newly promulgated rules on the privacy of individuals (see H.R. 2840), H4355 [9JN]

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

National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 316), H11654 [14DE]

Tariff: acetoacet-o-chloro anilide (see H.R. 2885), H4485 [14JN]

———acetoacet-p-anisidine (see H.R. 2886), H4485 [14JN]

———alpha oxy naphthoic acid (see H.R. 2887), H4485 [14JN]

———gamma methyl ionone (see H.R. 1976), H2735 [28AP]

———1,8 naphthalamide (see H.R. 2890), H4485 [14JN]

———1,3 diamino isoindoline (see H.R. 2889), H4485 [14JN]

———p tolulene sulfonyl chloride (see H.R. 2879), H4485 [14JN]

———p-amino benzamide (see H.R. 2881), H4485 [14JN]

———p-chloro aniline (see H.R. 2882), H4485 [14JN]

———p-chloro-o-nitro aniline (see H.R. 2883), H4485 [14JN]

———pigment green 7 crude (see H.R. 2888), H4485 [14JN]

———rayon staple fibers (see H.R. 2175), H3053 [5MY]

———3,3 dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride (see H.R. 2880), H4485 [14JN]

———3 chloro-4-methylanine (see H.R. 2884), H4485 [14JN]

Taxation: allow full deductibility of health insurance costs of individuals (see H.R. 2176), H3054 [5MY]

———allow individuals a credit against income tax to offset the high cost of gasoline and diesel fuel prices (see H.R. 3828), H8161 [20SE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2744), H4257 [8JN]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 256), H2058 [14AP]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (H. Con. Res. 237), H8061 [15SE]

Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act: characterization of Democratic amendments contained in the Committee on the Judiciary (House) report, H2569 [27AP]

———characterization of Democratic amendments contained in the Committee on the Judiciary (House) report (H. Res. 253), H2772 [3MY]

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

Cincinnati, OH: tribute to Colerain High School football team, H199 [26JA]

———tribute to Elder High School baseball team, H5482 [30JN]

———tribute to La Salle High School boys' cross country team, H11192 [7DE]

———tribute to Roger Bacon High School girls' volleyball team, H11192 [7DE]

———tribute to Seton High School girls' volleyball team, H11192 [7DE]

———tribute to St. Xavier High School football team, H11224 [8DE]

Congress: counting of electoral votes for President and Vice President, H120 [6JA]

———objection to counting of Ohio electoral votes for President and Vice President, H120 [6JA]

Courts: prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (H.R. 554), H8927 [19OC]

Crime: exempt taxi and bus drivers and certain health care professionals from prohibition on taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions, H2608 [27AP]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 748), H2594, H2608 [27AP]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 748), consideration (H. Res. 236), H2569, H2572 [27AP]

———reduce violent gang crime and protect law-abiding citizens and communities from violent criminals (H.R. 1279), H3138 [11MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: Market Access Program funding, H4257 [8JN]

Dept. of Justice: Crime Victims Fund funding, E677 [18AP]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2361), H3658, H3659 [19MY]

European Union: urge continuance of embargo on arms sales to the People's Republic of China (H. Res. 57), H302 [2FE]

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: improve attorney accountability (H.R. 420), H9316 [27OC]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 10), H4908 [22JN]

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), H6990 [28JY]

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

Israel: congratulate on election of Dan Gillerman as Vice President of U.N. General Assembly (H. Res. 368), H9202, H9203 [26OC]

Jews: anniversary of settlement in U.S., E1774 [7SE]

Katzen International, Inc.: anniversary, E2021 [6OC]

National security: improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers (H.R. 418), H456 [9FE]

North College Hill, OH: tribute to North College Hill High School boys' basketball team, H2653 [28AP]

Ohio: tribute to outstanding school districts, H8738 [7OC]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, H2746 [3MY], H2886 [4MY], H3116 [11MY]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (H.R. 4128), H9573 [3NO]

Rehnquist, William H.: tribute (H. Res. 423), H7680 [7SE]

Senate Rules: amend relative to votes required to invoke cloture on Presidential appointments in order to prevent filibuster, H2746 [3MY], H2886 [4MY], H3116 [11MY]

Tongass National Forest: prohibit funding for construction and maintenance of roads used for logging, H3658, H3659 [19MY]

U.N.: oppose anti-Semitic statements and anti-Israel resolutions, H4669 [17JN]

———reform (H.R. 2745), H4669 [17JN]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), conference report, H11528 [14DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H11101 [6DE]

Resolutions by organizations

Celebrate 350—Jewish Life in America, 1654-2004: several Jewish organizations, E1775 [7SE]