GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
Addresses
Where's the Public? Media Reform in the Digital Age: Charles Benton, E771-E773 [26AP]
Amendments
Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 256), S1810 [28FE], S1821, S1828, S1829, S1835, S1849, S1850, S1878, S1879, S1880, S1881 [1MR], S1895, S1908, S1910, S1911, S1918, S1920, S1925, S1952, S1953, S1954, S1955 [2MR], S1980, S1984, S1985, S1986, S1996, S2046, S2048, S2049 [3MR], S2074, S2085, S2086, S2097 [4MR], S2125, S2133, S2134, S2135, S2136, S2137, S2138, S2139, S2172, S2173, S2174, S2175, S2176, S2177, S2178, S2180, S2181, S2182, S2183, S2184, S2185, S2186, S2187, S2188, S2197 [7MR], S2203, S2229, S2230, S2276, S2277, S2288 [8MR], S2318, S2403 [9MR], S2463 [10MR], H1897 [12AP]
———amend laws (S. 256), consideration (H. Res. 211), H1991 [14AP]
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), H8920 [18OC], H8931, H8933, H8934, H8935 [19OC]
Dept. of Commerce: provide necessary authority for establishment and implementation of a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (S. 1195), S6239 [8JN], S10141 [15SE]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (S. 172), S9547, S9585 [29JY]
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: improve attorney accountability (H.R. 420), H9319, H9321 [27OC]
Financial institutions: facilitate recovery from Hurricane Katrina by providing greater flexibility for, and temporary waivers of certain rules and fees imposed on depository institutions and Federal regulatory agencies (H.R. 3945), H9196 [26OC]
Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), S9087, S9114, S9189, S9190, S9191, S9192, S9195 [27JY], S9222, S9309, S9310, S9312, S9313 [28JY], S9375, S9377, S9379, S9382, S9384, S9547 [29JY]
Housing: reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (H.R. 1461), H9172, H9178, H9179, H9182, H9184, H9185, H9188, H9189 [26OC]
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), H414 [8FE], H536, H540, H544, H546, H548, H553 [10FE]
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission: increase membership to improve efficiency (H.R. 740), H5687 [12JY]
———increase membership to improve efficiency (H.R. 740), consideration (H. Res. 351), H5674 [12JY]
———provide for adjudicative flexibility relative to employer filing of notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by OSHA (H.R. 739), consideration (H. Res. 351), H5674 [12JY]
———provide for judicial deference to conclusions of law determined by the Commission relative to an issued order (H.R. 741), H5693 [12JY]
———provide for judicial deference to conclusions of law determined by the Commission relative to an issued order (H.R. 741), consideration (H. Res. 351), H5674 [12JY]
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), consideration (H. Res. 351), H5674 [12JY]
Power resources: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 606), S6579 [14JN]
Telecommunications: clarify prohibition on junk fax transmissions (S. 714), S7379, S7380, S7382 [24JN]
———increase penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane material (H.R. 310), H662 [16FE]
———increase penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane material (H.R. 310), consideration (H. Res. 95), H642 [16FE]
U.S. Boxing Commission: establish (H.R. 1065), H10353, H10354, H10355 [16NO]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), H6247, H6249, H6252, H6254, H6256, H6260, H6262, H6263, H6274, H6276, H6277, H6282, H6283, H6285, H6287, H6290, H6292, H6294, H6295, H6297 [21JY]
———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), consideration (H. Res. 369), H6219 [21JY]
Analyses
Medical Malpractice and Insurance Reform Act (H.R. 3359), E1540 [20JY]
Restoration of Freedom of Information Act (S. 622), S2738 [15MR]
Appointments
Conferees: H.R. 3199, Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement, S9579 [29JY], H10090 [9NO], H10160 [14NO]
Articles and editorials
Alarms, Instrumentation Failed in BP Refinery Blast, H5667 [12JY]
Asylum Seekers Treated Poorly, U.S. Panel Says, H447 [9FE]
Ban on Voter Registration, H9115 [26OC]
Bethesda, Hiring Policy, `Competitive Sourcing' Clash—Naval Medical Center Considers Replacing Disabled Workers, E548 [5AP]
Better Patriot Act, S13465 [13DE]
Border Desert Proves Deadly for Mexicans, S3804 [18AP]
Congress Should Retreat in `Indecency' War, E283 [18FE]
Credit Card Firms Won as Users Lost, S2070 [4MR]
Credit Card Penalties, Fees Bury Debtors, S2124 [7MR]
Credit Card Penalties, Fees Bury Debtors; Senate Nears Action on Bankruptcy Curbs, S5226-S5228 [16MY], H2071-H2073 [14AP]
Denial of Visa Stymies Filipino Organ Donors, E275 [18FE]
Federal Judge Throws Out Thousands of Silica Diagnoses, S8321 [14JY]
Florida's Zeal Against Castro Is Losing Heat, E1571 [21JY]
For Doable Policy, H452 [9FE]
Frist—Lawsuits Threaten Gun Supply, S9235 [28JY]
``Fundamentally Broken'' Pension System in ``Crying Need'' of a Fix, H10197 [15NO]
Gaps in Records Allow Mentally Ill To Buy Guns, E2470 [7DE]
Gun Liability Control, S9218 [28JY]
Guns for Terrorists, S3356 [7AP]
Immigration Reform—A 3-Legged Stool, H452 [9FE]
Judges Say Overhaul Would Weaken Bankruptcy System, H2062 [14AP]
Let Us Give Thanks to Our Immigrants, H451 [9FE]
Many Say End of Firearms Ban Changed Little, E782 [27AP]
More Time Needed To Forge Better Bill, S13465 [13DE]
National ID Party, S3980 [20AP]
Open Canada to U.S. Beef Salazar Must Follow Allard's Example With Japan, S1968 [3MR]
Patriot Act Renewal—Take Time To Do It Right, S13466 [13DE]
Patriot Second Act, S8224 [13JY]
Pension Loopholes Helped United Hide Troubles, H4163 [7JN]
Preserving the Patriot Act, H11536 [14DE]
Proposed Law on Bankruptcy Has Loophole, S1993 [3MR]
``REAL ID'' Act—A Real Nightmare for DoD, S3978 [20AP]
Remembering Gun Control?, S3646 [14AP]
Repealing Patriotism, S13467 [13DE]
SBA Program Looks Sound, H4450 [14JN]
Senate Delays Action on Defense Bill, S9235, S9248 [28JY]
Senate Moves Closer To Shielding Gun Makers From Negligence Suits, S9218 [28JY]
Shameful Proclamation, E1845 [14SE]
Silicosis Sheriff, S8320 [14JY]
Small Businesses Lose Katrina Cleanup Contracts to Large Firms, E2083 [7OC]
Take the Time—Congress Has No Need To Rush Through Patriot Act Debate, S13465 [13DE]
Tax Lawyer's Role in the Way the American Tax System Works, S6149-S6152 [7JN]
Tennessee Deaths Bring New Charge—Trucker Illegally Obtained License Here, H445 [9FE]
Terror Suspects Buying Firearms, Report Finds, S2394 [9MR]
Trade Deficit Hits Record, Threatening U.S. Growth, H11873 [15DE]
True Patriots—A Bipartisan Group of Senators Vows To Push for a Better USA Patriot Act, S13466 [13DE]
U.S. Food Safety Under Siege?, E329 [2MR]
Under Bush, a New Age of Prepackaged TV News, S3631-S3635 [14AP]
War on Terrorism—Critics of USA Patriot Act ``Compromise'' Deserve Further Hearing in Congress, S13466 [13DE]
Warming Climate, S1449 [16FE]
Your Dietary Supplements—Under Attack Again, E1455 [11JY]
Bills and resolutions
Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see H.R. 3746), H7860 [13SE]
Advertising: prohibit as indecent the broadcasting of any advertisement for a medication for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (see H.R. 1420), H1693 [17MR]
Agricultural Adjustment Act: exempt certain identified varieties of tomatoes from agricultural marketing orders (see S. 531), S2083 [4MR] (see H.R. 1135), H988 [7MR]
Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see S. 1779), S10594 [28SE] (see H.R. 3931), H8513 [28SE]
———promote use of anaerobic digesters by agricultural producers and rural small businesses to produce renewable energy and improve environmental quality (see H.R. 140), H76 [4JA]
———recognize importance of livestock ranching and compensate ranchers when certain Government actions result in losses under a grazing permit or lease issued by a Federal land management agency (see H.R. 411), H234 [26JA]
Air pollution: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (see H.R. 1873), H2646 [27AP]
———reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs (see S. 131), S145 [24JA]
Alcoholic beverages: prohibit sale of any alcohol without liquid machine without premarket approval (see H.R. 613), H410 [8FE]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 207), S8826 [25JY] (see H. Res. 378), H6431 [25JY]
Anabolic Steroid Control Act: technical corrections (see S. 893), S4184 [25AP]
Angola: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (see H.R. 334), H194 [25JA]
Animals: add non-human primates to the definition of prohibited wildlife species (see S. 1509), S9158 [27JY]
———exempt certain animal identification information from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (see H.R. 1256), H1370 [10MR]
———treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife species under certain regulations governing illegal trade or possession of wildlife (see H.R. 1329), H1620 [16MR]
Antitrust policy: promote transparency and reduce anti-competitive practices in the radio and concert industries (see S. 2058), S13361 [18NO]
Appropriations: establish reporting requirements for funds made available for military operations or reconstruction efforts in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 871), H719 [16FE]
Aquaculture: prohibit issuance of permits for marine aquaculture facilities until requirements for such permits are enacted into law (see S. 796), S3652 [14AP]
Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (see S. 263), S886 [2FE]
Armed Forces: ensure certain members are not subject to secondary airport security screening (see H.R. 3743), H7860 [13SE]
———increase authorized weight allowances for the shipment of baggage and household effects of senior noncommissioned officers (see H.R. 1406), H1693 [17MR]
———lift certain restrictions on gifts to members being treated for illness or injury incurred on active duty (see H.R. 4243), H9962 [7NO]
———waive passport fees for a relative of a deceased member proceeding abroad to visit the grave or to attend a funeral or memorial service for such member (see S. 1184), S6154 [7JN]
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]
Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1312), H1508 [15MR]
———reinstate ban on possession or transfer of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 3348), H6106 [19JY]
ATF: make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1603), H1968 [13AP]
Aviation: allow a waiver or exemption of certain requirements for restricted airspace if security is not reduced (see H.R. 129), H75 [4JA]
Awards, medals, prizes: require Federal agencies to impose certain requirements on recipients of awards for scientific and engineering research (see H.R. 33), H72 [4JA]
Bankruptcy: amend laws (see S. 256), S739 [1FE] (see H.R. 685), H521 [9FE]
———amend laws relative to avoidable preferences and venue for proceedings to avoid preferences (see H.R. 4296), H10156 [10NO]
———amend laws (S. 256), consideration (see H. Res. 211), H1967 [13AP]
———exempt from means testing certain National Guard and Reserve members (see H.R. 1860), H2549 [26AP] (see H.R. 2060), H2879 [3MY]
———limit exemption for asset protection trusts (see H.R. 1278), H1416 [14MR]
———reform rules governing venue in bankruptcy cases to combat forum shopping by corporate debtors (see S. 314), S1115 [8FE]
Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act: delay effective date (see H.R. 3662), H7673 [6SE]
Budget: establish a biennial budget process and a biennial appropriations process and enhance oversight and the performance of the Federal Government (see S. 877), S4108 [21AP]
———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]
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]
———repeal Federal laws that hold corporate chief executive officers criminally liable for the content and quality of their companies' financial report in certain cases (see H.R. 1657), H2101 [14AP]
———require additional disclosure to shareholders of executive compensation (see H.R. 4291), H10156 [10NO]
———require improved disclosure of corporate charitable contributions (see H.R. 543), H349 [2FE]
California: modify date as of which certain tribal land of the Lytton Rancheria is deemed to be held in trust (see S. 113), S144 [24JA]
Cape Lookout National Seashore: adjust number of free roaming horses permitted (see H.R. 126), H75 [4JA]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: extend compliance threshold used to determine eligibility of hospitals for designation as an inpatient rehabilitation facility (see S. 1405), S8301 [14JY] (see H.R. 3373), H6326 [21JY]
CERCLA: modify provisions on liability associated with a release or threatened release of recycled oil (see H.R. 2211), H3112 [10MY]
Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see S. 1279), S6910 [21JN] (see H.R. 3011), H4895 [21JN]
———improve foster care court capacity through grants, loan forgiveness, and performance measurement (see H.R. 3758), H7861 [13SE]
———strengthen accountability of the child welfare system in its mandate to ensure the safety, permanence, and well-being of children who are victims of abuse and neglect (see H.R. 3470), H6933 [27JY]
Citizenship: authorize a case-by-case waiver of certain naturalization requirements for children of members of the Armed Forces who are adopted outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4498), H11327 [8DE]
Civil liberties: regulate information brokers and protect individual rights with respect to personally identifiable information (see H.R. 1080), H981 [3MR]
Clean Air Act: establish a renewable diesel standard (see S. 1920), S11823 [25OC]
———reduce acid deposition (see H.R. 227), H136 [6JA]
Coast Guard: tribute to response to Hurricane Katrina and provide temporary relief to certain persons affected by such hurricane relative to certain laws administered by the Coast Guard (see H.R. 4508), H11503 [13DE]
Colleges and universities: simplify access to financial aid and access to information on college costs (see S. 1261), S6740 [16JN]
Committee on Administrative Procedures (Joint): establish (see H.R. 3148), H5600 [30JN]
Committee on Agency Rule Review (Joint): establish (see H.R. 576), H351 [2FE]
Community service: enforce public interest obligations of broadcast station licensees to their local communities (see H.R. 501), H285 [1FE]
Computers: regulate unauthorized installation of computer software and require disclosure to users of certain software features that pose a threat to user privacy (see S. 687), S3105 [20MR]
Congress: allow vote to reverse Supreme Court decisions on the constitutionality of legislation enacted by Congress (see H.R. 3073), H5251 [27JN]
———disapprove rule submitted by the Dept. of Agriculture relating to risk zones for introduction of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) (see S.J. Res. 4), S1345 [14FE] (see H.J. Res. 23), H796 [17FE]
———require to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 931), H793 [17FE]
———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 2458), H3555 [18MY]
Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (see H.R. 722), H522 [9FE]
Consumers: protect from usury and unreasonable fees (see H.R. 1619), H1969 [13AP]
———protect low and moderate income individuals from certain predatory lending practices (see H.R. 1643), H2100 [14AP]
———require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 603), S2517 [11MR] (see H.R. 1651), H2101 [14AP]
Contracts: require accountability for personnel performing private security functions under Federal contracts (see H.R. 2011), H2737 [28AP]
Controlled Substances Act: amend relative to distribution of pseudoephedrine (see H.R. 1056), H940 [2MR]
———amend relative to regulation of ephedrine alkaloids (see H.R. 1083), H981 [3MR] (see H.R. 1378), H1691 [17MR]
———prohibit third-party Internet sales sites from posting offers to sell controlled substances (see H.R. 3608), H7561 [28JY]
Copyrights: amend vessel hull design protection laws to clarify distinction between hull and deck and provide factors for protection of a revised design and guidance for assessment of similarity (see S. 1785), S10594 [28SE]
———make technical corrections to laws (see H.R. 1037), H940 [2MR]
Corporate Entitlement Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 4254), H10038 [8NO]
Corporations: make internal auditing control requirements of companies subject to securities laws voluntary (see H.R. 1641), H2100 [14AP]
Correctional institutions: prohibit operation by private contractors and require persons convicted of Federal offenses be housed in facilities managed and maintained by governmental employees (see H.R. 2305), H3198 [11MY]
———require facilities holding Federal prisoners under a Federal contract to make certain information available to the public (see H.R. 1806), H2471 [21AP]
Courts: amend Federal Rules of Evidence to establish a parent-child privilege (see H.R. 3433), H6649 [26JY]
———authorize trial by military commissions for violations of the law of war by alien unlawful enemy combatants (see H.R. 3044), H5100 [23JN]
———awarding of attorneys' fees to private parties who prevail in litigation against the Federal Government (see S. 2017), S12949 [16NO] (see H.R. 435), H283 [1FE]
———discourage frivolous, vexatious, or objectively baseless lawsuits (see H.R. 773), H583 [10FE]
———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 554), H350 [2FE]
———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), consideration (see H. Res. 494), H8845 [17OC]
———provide protections of habeas corpus for certain incapacitated individuals whose life is in jeopardy (see S. 539), S2148 [7MR] (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]
———remove to Federal court certain State cases involving the rights of incapacitated persons (H.R. 1334), consideration (see H. Res. 162), H1620 [16MR]
———remove to Federal court certain State cases involving the rights of incapacitated persons (H.R. 1334), consideration (H. Res. 162)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 163), H1620 [16MR]
———remove to Federal court certain State cases involving the rights of incapacitated persons, consideration—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 181), H1729 (see H. Res. 181), H1735 [20MR]
———require Federal or State courts to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a State other than the State where the court is located when such notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce (see H.R. 1458), H1777 [5AP]
CPSC: ban realistic toy handguns (see H.R. 236), H79 [4JA]
———classify certain children's products containing lead as banned hazardous substances (see S. 2048), S13161 [17NO] (see H.R. 668), H412 [8FE]
———confirm jurisdiction over child safety devices for handguns (see H.R. 2217), H3112 [10MY]
———declare Yo-Yo Waterball toys to be a banned hazardous product (see H.R. 3738), H7860 [13SE]
———issue a rule to prevent injuries to users of vending machines (see H.R. 2898), H4485 [14JN]
———issue regulations concerning the safety and labeling of certain furniture and electronic appliances (see H.R. 1861), H2550 [26AP]
———issue regulations mandating child-resistant closures on all portable gasoline containers (see H.R. 4023), H8807 [7OC]
———issue safety standards for lead-containing dishware (see H.R. 4154), H9275 [26OC]
———issue standards addressing open flame ignition of consumer products containing polyurethane (see H.R. 943), H794 [17FE]
———promulgate fire safety standards for cigarettes (see S. 389), S1413 [15FE] (see H.R. 1850), H2549 [26AP]
———restore jurisdiction over fixed site amusement park rides (see H.R. 2500), H3694 [19MY]
———strengthen regulations concerning the flammability of children's clothing (see H.R. 4185), H9472 [1NO]
Credit: impose restrictions on high-cost mortgages, revise fees and charges on certain loans, prohibit unfair or deceptive practices by mortgage brokers and creditors, and provide counseling about predatory lenders (see H.R. 1182), H1263 [9MR]
———improve ratings quality through competition, transparency, and accountability in the credit rating agency industry (see H.R. 2990), H4802 [20JN]
———protect consumers from payday lenders demanding exorbitant interest rates and participating in other unfair practices (see H.R. 1660), H2101 [14AP]
———provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see S. 1040), S5219 [16MY] (see H.R. 4413), H11034 [18NO]
Credit cards: prevent issuers from taking advantage of traditional college students and protect parents of such students (see H.R. 1208), H1264 [9MR]
Crime: enhance protection of children from sexual exploitation by requiring producers of sexually explicit material to keep and permit inspection of records regarding the age of performers (see S. 2140), S13786 [16DE]
———prohibit certain computer assisted remote hunting (see H.R. 1558), H1894 [12AP]
———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see S. 382), S1413 [15FE] (see H.R. 817), H629 [15FE]
Cuba: bar certain additional restrictions on travel and remittances (see H.R. 2617), H4072 [25MY]
———lift travel restrictions (see S. 894), S4184 [25AP] (see H.R. 1814), H2548 [26AP]
———prohibit use of funds to implement certain regulations that restrict travel to Cuba for educational activities (see H.R. 3064), H5176 [24JN]
———temporarily suspend restrictions on remittances, gifts, and family travel to allow Cuban Americans to assist relatives in the aftermath of Hurricane Dennis (see H. Con. Res. 206), H5740 [12JY]
Dallas, TX: eliminate certain restrictions on air transportation to and from Love Field (see H.R. 2646), H4138 [26MY]
———implement original agreement intended to increase competition at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport by terminating commercial air service at Love Field (see S. 1425), S8488 [19JY]
———modify restrictions on the provisions of air transportation to and from Love Field (see H.R. 2932), H4654 [16JN]
———promote commercial aviation service and economic development in Dallas/Fort Worth region (see H.R. 3383), H6327 [21JY]
———remove restrictions on commercial air service at Love Field (see S. 1424), S8487 [19JY]
Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 3907), H8386 [27SE]
———provide that a contractor who has repeated violations shall have its Federal contract cancelled and require disclosure of certain payroll information under covered contracts (see H.R. 4329), H10225 [15NO]
———reinstate application of the wage requirements to Federal contracts in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina (see S. 1749), S10295 [21SE] (see H.R. 3763), H7947 [14SE]
———reinstate application of the wage requirements to Federal contracts in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3763), consideration (see H. Res. 516), H9276 [26OC]
———repeal Presidential authority to suspend wage requirements during national emergencies and reinstate application of the wage requirements to Federal contracts in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina (see H.R. 3834), H8161 [20SE]
———repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 4643), H12289 [18DE]
———suspend wage rate requirements for Federal contracts in areas declared a national disaster (see S. 1817), S10972 [4OC] (see H.R. 3684), H7741 [7SE]
———termination of Presidential national emergency relative to application of wage requirements to Federal contracts in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina (see H.J. Res. 69), H9043 [20OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish a Livestock Identification Board (see H.R. 3170), H5601 [30JN]
———establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (see S. 1357), S7820 [30JN] (see H.R. 3160), H5600 [30JN]
———establish electronic nationwide livestock identification system, prevent unauthorized release of information collected, and review responses to livestock disease outbreaks (see H.R. 1254), H1370 [10MR]
———issue regulations to restore integrity to payment limitation requirements for commodity payments and benefits, and to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse related to receipt of commodity payments and benefits (see H.R. 4149), H9275 [26OC]
———prevent a quality grade label issued for beef and lamb from being used for imported beef or lamb (see S. 2018), S12949 [16NO]
———strengthen ability to regulate pet industry (see S. 1139), S6021 [26MY] (see H.R. 2669), H4139 [26MY]
Dept. of Commerce: issue regulations requiring testing for steroids and other performance-enhancing substances for certain sports associations engaged in interstate commerce (see H.R. 1862), H2550 [26AP] (see H.R. 3084), H5361 [28JN]
———provide necessary authority for establishment and implementation of a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (see S. 1195), S6225 [8JN]
Dept. of Defense: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award of the Purple Heart to certain POW (see S. 2157), S14316 [21DE] (see H.R. 2369), H3330 [16MY]
Dept. of Education: expand the bases on which student loan borrowers may obtain deferments of their repayment obligations (see H.R. 2527), H3768 [23MY]
———provide authority to waive reallocation rules in Campus-Based Aid programs and extend reallocation deadline for institutions of higher education affected by a natural disaster (see H.R. 3863), H8340 [22SE]
———review and revise guidelines relating to the ``Principles of Effectiveness'' criteria to improve State and local drug-use prevention programs and activities (see H.R. 3655), H7672 [6SE]
———revise regulations for student loan deferments with respect to borrowers who are medical or dental residents (see H.R. 2519), H3767 [23MY]
Dept. of Energy: external regulation of nuclear safety and occupational safety and health responsibilities at any nonmilitary energy laboratory (see H.R. 755), H582 [10FE]
Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see S. 109), S144 [24JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a pilot program to evaluate the use of automated systems for the immediate prescreening of passengers on flights in foreign air transportation (see H.R. 4512), H11503 [13DE]
———develop regulations regarding the transportation of extremely hazardous materials (see H.R. 3510), H7556 [28JY]
———extend requirement for prescreening of air passengers to international flights that overfly the U.S. (see H.R. 3337), H6106 [19JY]
———issue regulations concerning the shipping of extremely hazardous materials (see S. 1256), S6740 [16JN] (see H.R. 1414), H1693 [17MR]
———issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (see S. 1193), S6154 [7JN] (see H.R. 2780), H4187 [7JN]
———regulate ammonium nitrate (see S. 1141), S6021 [26MY]
———regulate production, storage, sale, and distribution of ammonium nitrate and prevent terrorists from acquiring ammonium nitrate to create explosives (see H.R. 3197), H5602 [30JN]
———suspend nonessential visas to allow reorganization of immigration and naturalization functions and ensure sufficient monitoring and deterrence to maintain border integrity (see H.R. 1912), H2647 [27AP]
Dept. of HUD: provide for renewal of project-based assisted housing contracts at reimbursement levels that are sufficient to sustain operations (see H.R. 2654), H4138 [26MY]
———require all recipients of Homeless Assistance Act funds to protect personally identifying information of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (see H.R. 2695), H4140 [26MY]
Dept. of Justice: authorize export of certain narcotic drugs and nonnarcotic controlled substances to a country for subsequent export from that country to another country, if certain conditions are met (see S. 1395), S8217 [13JY] (see H.R. 184), H77 [4JA]
———create a record of lawful admission for permanent residence for certain aliens (see H.R. 245), H136 [6JA]
———expand powers and jurisdiction to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 711), H522 [9FE]
Dept. of Labor: revise regulations concerning the recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses (see H.R. 2805), H4295 [8JN]
Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 1219), H1368 [10MR]
———make information on funding provided to non-governmental organizations available to the public (see H.R. 4306), H10156 [10NO]
———permit eligibility in certain circumstances for an officer or employee of a foreign government to receive a reward under the Dept. of State Rewards Program (see H.R. 2329), H3260 [12MY]
———require a passport for all travel into and out of the U.S. and persuade countries to issue machine-readable passports that comply with a uniform document identity standard (see H.R. 4120), H9043 [20OC]
Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to claim title or other rights to water absent specific direction of law or to abrogate, injure, or otherwise impair any right to the use of any quantity of water (see H.R. 487), H285 [1FE]
Dept. of Transportation: ensure the National Driver Registry includes certian information (see H.R. 618), H410 [8FE]
———improve safety and reduce traffic congestion at railroad grade crossings (see S. 197), S574 [26JA] (see H.R. 603), H353 [2FE]
———issue regulations to reduce the incidence of child injury and death occurring inside or outside motor vehicles (see S. 1948), S12127 [1NO] (see H.R. 2230), H3112 [10MY]
———prohibit issuance and enforcement of certain requirements relative to commercial motor vehicle drivers (see H.R. 3725), H7819 [12SE]
———require installation of second cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder system in commercial passenger aircraft utilizing combination deployable recorder technology (see H.R. 3336), H6106 [19JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: award a percentage of procurement contracts to small business concerns owned by veterans (see H.R. 3082), H5361 [28JN]
———dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (see H.R. 693), H521 [9FE] (see H.R. 1585), H1895 [12AP]
———establish licensure requirements for employees and contractors performing orthotics, pedorthics, or prosthetics services in States where there are private practice requirements (see H.R. 4159), H9361 [27OC]
———increase reporting fee payable by the Dept. to educational institutions for reports or certifications which such educational institutions are required to submit (see H.R. 1340), H1621 [16MR]
Disasters: address needs of individuals with disabilities in emergency planning and relief efforts and increase accessibility of post-disaster replacement housing built with Federal funds (see S. 2124), S13786 [16DE]
———establish special rules relative to certain disaster assistance provided for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (see H.R. 4438), H11109 [6DE]
———permit the use of frank mailings for solicitations for charities responding to a Presidentially-declared major disaster (see H. Res. 447), H8088 [15SE]
———require Federal, State, and local agencies to comply with public health, environmental, and environmental justice laws and regulations (see S. Res. 261), S10724 [29SE] (see H. Res. 477), H8643 [29SE]
———simplify Federal procurement procedures for emergency and disaster relief (see H.R. 3766), H7948 [14SE]
District of Columbia: prohibit implementation of District of Columbia law prohibiting the shipment of certain hazardous materials near the Capitol building to reduce the risk of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 2057), H2879 [3MY]
Drugs: allow for medicinal use of marijuana in accordance with State laws (see H.R. 2087), H2976 [4MY]
———eliminate safe-harbor exception for certain packaged pseudoephedrine products used in manufacturing methamphetamine (see H.R. 1350), H1621 [16MR] (see H.R. 1446), H1694 [17MR]
———establish an electronic controlled substances monitoring program in each State (see S. 518), S2004 [3MR]
———establish certain restrictions on drugs containing isotretinoin, including the drug marketed as Accutane (see H.R. 2956), H4655 [16JN]
———establish electronic systems in each State for practitioner monitoring of the dispensing of certain controlled substances (see H.R. 1132), H983 [3MR]
———expand the clinical trials drug data bank (see S. 470), S1794 [28FE]
———expand the scope of information required for the data bank on clinical trials for drugs (see H.R. 3196), H5602 [30JN]
———include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid (see S. 1137), S6021 [26MY] (see H.R. 3937), H8513 [28SE]
———prevent illegal importation of controlled substances (see S. 400), S1513 [16FE]
———protect the public from unsafe importation of prescription drugs and from counterfeit prescription drugs (see S. 184), S574 [26JA] (see H.R. 753), H582 [10FE]
———transfer ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine to schedule V of the schedules of controlled substances (see H.R. 3568), H7559 [28JY] (see H.R. 3955), H8642 [29SE]
———withdraw the drug OxyContin from the commercial market (see H.R. 2195), H3054 [5MY]
Ecology and environment: encourage reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (see S.J. Res. 5), S1514 [16FE]
———enforce certain enviromental laws, expand the definition of environmental justice, and direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice Office (see H.R. 1648), H2101 [14AP]
Economy: require the annual poverty estimate and the National Assessment of Educational Progress be subject to certain guidance on the release of information to the public (see H.R. 770), H583 [10FE]
Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see S. 1691), S9984 [13SE] (see H.R. 3753), H7860 [13SE]
———extend deadline by which State and local educational agencies are required to ensure that an educator is highly qualified in order to account for the educator's applicable period of military service (see H.R. 4470), H11220 [7DE]
———repeal or eliminate certain Federal education programs (see H.R. 4018), H8807 [7OC]
———simplify Federal student financial aid process (see H.R. 1277), H1416 [14MR]
Elections: permit State use of a proportional voting system for multiseat congressional districts and allow instant runoff voting in certain elections for Federal office (see H.R. 2690), H4140 [26MY]
———prohibit certain State election administration officials from actively participating in electoral campaigns (see S. 391), S1513 [16FE] (see H.R. 834), H629 [15FE]
Electric power: provide for Federal and State coordination of permitting for electric transmission facilities (see H.R. 1529), H1845 [6AP]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: clarify certain Federal requirements (see H.R. 4578), H12047 [16DE]
———provide States that meet certain requirements with waivers of the adequate yearly progress provisions (see S. 901), S4257 [26AP] (see H.R. 1821), H2548 [26AP]
Employment: clarify overtime regulations, provide a fair minimum wage, and express support for multiemployer pension plans (see S. 846), S3897 [19AP]
———condition minimum wage exemptions for organized camps on compliance with certain safety standards (see H.R. 2748), H4186 [7JN]
Endangered species: enable certain Federal agencies to rescue and relocate species threatened by reconstruction, maintenance, or repair of manmade flood control levees (see H.R. 2779), H4187 [7JN]
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]
EPA: authority to waive or modify application of certain requirements (see S. 1711), S10119 [15SE]
———disapprove rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions (see S.J. Res. 20), S7614 [29JN] (see H.J. Res. 56), H5434 (see H.J. Res. 56), H5479 [29JN]
———establish performance standards for fine particulates for certain pulp and paper mills that use tires as a fuel source (see S. 2011), S12839 [15NO] (see H.R. 4333), H10226 [15NO]
———extend date by which small public water systems must comply with the maximum contaminant level for arsenic in drinking water (see H.R. 4495), H11327 [8DE]
———provide additional authority to the Office of Ombudsman (see H.R. 1043), H940 [2MR]
———reduce underground storage tank releases by strengthening inspections, operator training, program enforcement, oxygenated fuel cleanup, and providing States greater Federal resources (see H.R. 3062), H5176 [24JN]
ERISA: improve disclosure of the funding status of pension plans (see H.R. 2321), H3259 [12MY]
———provide appropriate waivers, suspensions, or exemptions for individual account plans of persons affected by Hurricane Katrina (see H.R. 3862), H8340 [22SE]
———provide appropriate waivers, suspensions, or exemptions for individual account plans of persons affected by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita (see S. 1802), S10724 [29SE]
FAA: enhance safety of commercial human space flight industry (see H.R. 656), H411 [8FE]
———increase penalties for pilots who violate flight restrictions established for the national capital region (see H.R. 3465), H6933 [27JY]
———issue final regulation to mitigate center wing fuel tank flammability in transport category aircraft (see H.R. 4174), H9425 [28OC]
———relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see S. 65), S143 [24JA] (see H.R. 65), H73 [4JA]
Fair Labor Standards Act: prohibit agreements to provide notice of investigations or inspections relative to child labor violations (see H.R. 4190), H9472 [1NO]
———reform child labor provisions (see H.R. 2870), H4400 [13JN]
Families and domestic relations: increase child support money to families leaving welfare and improve assignment, distribution, and collection of certain child support (see S. 321), S1116 [8FE]
———regulate international marriage broker activity in the U.S. and provide certain protections for individuals who utilize the services of international marriage brokers (see S. 1618), S9727 [7SE] (see H.R. 3657), H7672 [6SE]
———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 69), H73 [4JA]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, routine medical needs, and assistance to elderly relatives (see H.R. 476), H284 [1FE]
———allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 475), H284 [1FE]
———allow leave to employees whose spouse, child, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation (see S. 798), S3652 [14AP] (see H.R. 1667), H2102 [14AP]
———include nurse practitioners and domestic partners within the scope of coverage, and extend the period of family or medical leave for spouses employed by the same employer (see H.R. 279), H137 [6JA]
FBI: improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 1415), H1693 [17MR]
———notify counterterrorism officials of National Instant Criminal Background Check System information on firearm transactions involving known or suspected terrorists and maintain records of such transactions (see S. 578), S2383 [9MR] (see H.R. 1225), H1368 [10MR]
FCC: allow the operation of low-power FM radio stations that do not interfere with the transmissions of full-power stations and protect radio reading services (see S. 312), S1115 [8FE]
———amend media ownership rules (see H.R. 1622), H1969 [13AP]
———establish minimum public interest requirements for multi-cast digital television channels (see H.R. 2359), H3261 [12MY]
———implement recommendations relative to low-power FM radio service (see H.R. 3731), H7859 [13SE]
———increase participation by small businesses in spectrum auctions (see H.R. 1661), H2101 [14AP]
———oppose rules authorizing Broadband Over Power Line Systems without more comprehensive evaluation of interference potential to public safety services and other licensed radio services (see H. Res. 230), H2472 [21AP]
———prescribe rules regulating inmate telephone service rates (see H.R. 4466), H11219 [7DE]
———prohibit from requiring digitial television tuners in television receivers (see H.R. 2354), H3261 [12MY]
———prohibit imposing penalties for indecent broadcasts by cable television providers, satellite carriers, Internet, or non-broadcast providers (see H.R. 1440), H1694 [17MR]
———protect children from increasing depictions of indecent and gratuitous and excessive violent material on television (see S. 616), S2644 [14MR]
———reinstate rules for the description of video programming (see S. 900), S4257 [26AP] (see H.R. 951), H794 [17FE]
———reorganize the bureaus of the Commission to better carry out their regulatory functions (see H.R. 2982), H4722 [17JN]
———require report on ownership and control of broadcast stations used to serve language minorities (see H.R. 148), H76 [4JA]
———treat private land use rules as State or local regulations for purposes of certain Federal regulations (see H.R. 3876), H8341 [22SE]
FDA: determine whether to allow marketing of emergency-contraceptive drug Plan B as a prescription drug for women 15 or younger and a nonprescription drug for women 16 or older (see H.R. 4229), H9641 [3NO]
———ensure autonomy and eliminate conflicts-of-interest relative to drug company fees and advisory panels, improve postmarket drug safety, regulate off-label uses, and clarify liability for approved drugs (see H.R. 2090), H2976 [4MY]
———establish a comprehensive program to ensure food safety (see H.R. 2236), H3112 [10MY]
———improve ability to ensure drug safety (see S. 930), S4398 [27AP] (see H.R. 4429), H11034 [18NO]
———prohibit the approval of any drug that infringes the right to life (see H.R. 3553), H7558 [28JY]
———provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 4167), H9361 [27OC]
———provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see S. 666), S2995 [17MR] (see H.R. 1376), H1691 [17MR]
———reaffirm position on sanitary and phytosanitary guidelines for vitamin and mineral food supplements adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (see H. Res. 562), H10909 [17NO]
———require prior approval of advertisements for prescription drugs and restricted medical devices (see H.R. 3696), H7812 [8SE]
———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see S. 511), S2004 [3MR] (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]
———require cost-benefit analysis for surface transportation projects prior to procuring architectural or engineering services from private contractors (see H.R. 942), H794 [17FE]
Federal Credit Union Act: clarify definition of net worth under certain circumstances for purposes of corrective action authority of the National Credit Union Administration Board (see H.R. 1042), H940 [2MR]
Federal Election Campaign Act: exclude communications over the Internet from the definition of public communication (see S. 678), S2995 [17MR] (see H.R. 1605, 1606), H1968 [13AP] (see H.R. 4194), H9472 [1NO]
Federal employees: provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3267), H5800 [13JY]
———require that employees with severe disabilities will not lose employment due to position conversion to a contractor (see H.R. 1480), H1777 [5AP]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to dietary supplements (see H.R. 3156), H5600 [30JN]
———amend relative to drug advertising (see H.R. 3950), H8642 [29SE]
———create a three-tiered approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients (see S. 1956), S12353 [3NO]
———enhance criminal penalties for certain violations involving concealment of evidence of a serious adverse drug experience (see H.R. 870), H719 [16FE]
———establish recall authority for drugs and increase criminal penalties for sale or trade of knowingly adulterated or misbranded prescription drugs (see S. 1978), S12606 [9NO] (see H.R. 2345), H3261 [12MY]
———establish recall authority for drugs and increase criminal penalties for sale or trade of prescription drugs knowingly adulterated or misbranded (see H.R. 1396), H1692 [17MR]
———establish requirements to allow sale of prescription drugs over the Internet (see S. 399), S1513 [16FE] (see H.R. 840), H717 [16FE]
———preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see S. 742), S3358 [7AP] (see H.R. 2562), H3892 [24MY]
———prohibit sale or trade of prescription drugs that were knowingly adulterated or misbranded (see H.R. 2600), H3893 [24MY]
———regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (see S. 172), S573 [26JA] (see H.R. 371), H233 [26JA]
Federal Office of Steroids Testing Enforcement and Prevention: establish (see H.R. 3942), H8642 [29SE]
Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: allow private sector businesses to compete for Federal procurement contracts (see S. 749), S3413 [11AP]
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: improve attorney accountability (see H.R. 420), H235 [26JA]
———improve attorney accountability (H.R. 420), consideration (see H. Res. 508), H9101 [25OC]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: affirm that a permit is not required in certain circumstances (see H.R. 1749), H2469 [21AP]
———clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 2719), H4141 [26MY]
———clarify that the application of certain pesticides does not require a permit (see S. 1269), S6825 [20JN]
———increase certain criminal penalties for violations (see H.R. 757), H582 [10FE]
FERC: allow refurbishment and operation of a small hydroelectric facility in central Montana (see H.R. 1318), H1508 [15MR]
———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Alaska (see S. 176), S573 [26JA]
———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Wyoming (see S. 244), S739 [1FE]
———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of hydroelectric projects in Connecticut (see H.R. 971), H795 [17FE]
———extension of time required for construction of a hydroelectric project in Idaho (see S. 2035), S13160 [17NO] (see H.R. 4377), H10909 [17NO]
———provide certain requirements for hydroelectric projects on the Mohawk River in New York (see S. 2070), S13361 [18NO] (see H.R. 4375), H10909 [17NO]
FHA: remove limitation on the number of reverse mortgages that may be insured (see S. 1710), S10119 [15SE] (see H.R. 2892), H4485 [14JN]
Financial institutions: clarify applicability of State law to national banks and Federal savings associations (see H.R. 3426), H6649 [26JY]
———clarify that financial holding companies and national banks are authorized to engage in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 2660), H4138 [26MY]
———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]
———establish a fair order of posting checks and deposits to prevent unjust fees that accrue only by virtue of the order used (see H.R. 4415), H11034 [18NO]
———facilitate recovery from Hurricane Katrina by providing greater flexibility for, and temporary waivers of certain rules and fees imposed on depository institutions and Federal regulatory agencies (see H.R. 3945), H8642 [29SE]
———facilitate recovery from hurricanes by providing greater flexibility for, and temporary waivers of certain rules and fees imposed on depository institutions and Federal regulatory agencies (see H.R. 4146), H9275 [26OC]
———prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see S. 98), S144 [24JA] (see H.R. 111), H74 [4JA]
———prohibit use of identification issued by foreign governments, other than passports, for purposes of verifying identity of a person opening an account (see H.R. 815), H629 [15FE]
———provide emergency authority to guarantee checks cashed by insured depository institutions and credit unions for noncustomers who are victims of certain hurricanes (see H.R. 3909), H8386 [27SE]
———provide regulatory relief and improve productivity for insured depository institutions (see H.R. 3505), H7556 [28JY]
———require disclosure of financial relationships between brokers and mutual fund companies and of certain brokerage commissions paid by mutual fund companies (see S. 1037), S5219 [16MY]
Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States and exempt current and former law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 4547), H11653 [14DE]
———ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase of certain armor-piercing, ``cop-killer'' handguns and ammunition (see S. 527), S2004 [3MR] (see H.R. 1136), H988 [7MR]
———ban the manufacture, sale, delivery, and transfer of handguns that cannot be personalized, and provide for a report to Congress on the commercial feasibility of personalizing firearms (see S. 683), S2995 [17MR] (see H.R. 1423), H1693 [17MR]
———ban transfer of certain sniper weapons and regulate in same manner as machine guns (see H.R. 654), H411 [8FE]
———ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers (see H.R. 4390), H11033 [18NO]
———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 S. 397), S1513 [16FE] (see H.R. 800), H627 [15FE]
———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), consideration (see H. Res. 493), H8845 [17OC]
———prohibit transfer or sale of assault weapons (see S. 620), S2644 [14MR] (see S. 645), S2846 [16MR]
———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 47), H73 [4JA]
———regulate .50 caliber sniper weapons designed for the taking of human life and the destruction of material (see S. 935), S4546 [28AP]
———regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 3540), H7557 [28JY]
———technical correction to Federal preemption law, relative to State or local laws, concerning the markings and identification of imitation or toy firearms (see H.R. 1566), H1894 [12AP]
———update certain procedures applicable to commerce and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1384), H1692 [17MR]
Firefighters: promote wildland firefighter safety (see S. 906), S4257 [26AP]
Fish and fishing: add certain species of carp to the list of injurious species that are prohibited from being imported or shipped (see S. 1402), S8301 [14JY] (see H.R. 3049), H5100 [23JN]
Food: amend inspection laws to notify consumers of products produced from crops, livestock, or poultry raised on sewage sludge-treated land (see H.R. 207), H78 [4JA]
———promote food safety and protect the animal feed supply from bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) (see S. 73), S143 [24JA]
———require foods containing certain ingredients derived from meat, poultry, or other animal products to bear labeling that states that fact and the names of such ingredients (see H.R. 3571), H7559 [28JY]
Foreign trade: prohibit entry or negotiations to enter into any bilateral or regional trade agreement for two years (see H.R. 4407), H11033 [18NO]
———provide relief from certain practices by other countries (see H.R. 3306), H5913 [14JY]
———require President to take necessary steps to create a more balanced trade relationship with countries with whom the trade deficit exceeds a certain amount for three consecutive years (see H.R. 4405), H11033 [18NO]
Freedom of Information Act: exempt certain photographic images of deceased persons taken by or for medical examiners (see H.R. 1513), H1845 [6AP]
FTC: classify advertising or sale of a mislabeled copy-protected music disc as an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 1201), H1264 [9MR]
———deem the nondisclosure of employer-owned life insurance coverage of employees an unfair trade practice (see H.R. 107), H135 [6JA]
———establish and enforce procedures for protection of consumers from misuse of, and unauthorized access to, personal information contained in files maintained by certain businesses (see S. 1336), S7614 [29JN] (see S. 1461), S8664 [21JY]
———investigate and assess penalties for price gouging with respect to oil and gas products (see S. 1743), S10294 [21SE]
———reauthorize (see S. 1392), S8217 [13JY]
———revise regulations regarding the ``do-not-call'' registry to prohibit politically-oriented recorded message telephone calls to telephone numbers listed on that registry (see H.R. 1950), H2734 [28AP]
———revise telemarketing rules to prohibit calls from certain political organizations to persons on the ``do-not-call'' registry (see H.R. 4072), H8918 [18OC]
GAO: conduct studies on State development and implementation of security measures for driver's licenses and identification cards and on consequences of denying driver's licenses to aliens unlawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 620), H410 [8FE]
Government: provide for an improved acquisition system (see H.R. 2067), H2975 [4MY]
———provide greater transparency relative to lobbying activities (see S. 2128), S13786 [16DE] (see H.R. 4575), H12047 [16DE]
———require more rigorous requirements relative to ethics and lobbying (see S. 1398), S8301 [14JY] (see H.R. 2412), H3435 [17MY]
———restore and strengthen laws that provide for an open and transparent Federal Government (see H.R. 2331), H3260 [12MY]
———stop taxpayer funded propaganda by making anti-propaganda laws permanent, pursuing violators, authorizing citizen lawsuits, and withholding salaries of noncompliant agency heads (see S. 266), S886 [2FE]
GSA: establish Federal Acquisition Service and replace General Supply Fund and Information Technology Fund with the Acquisition Services Fund (see H.R. 2066), H2975 [4MY]
———modify requirements relative to authority to enter into emergency leases during major disasters and other emergencies (see S. 1708), S10119 [15SE]
———modify requirements relative to authority to make repairs and lease space if the repair or lease is required as a result of damages from Hurricanes Katrina or Rita (see H.R. 4125), H9101 [25OC]
Gulf Coast States: encourage the adoption of comprehensive, modern, and uniform statewide building codes by Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama (see H. Con. Res. 285), H9362 [27OC]
Gulf Deregulation Commission: establish (see H.R. 4631), H12167 [17DE]
Haiti: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (see H.R. 2592), H3893 [24MY]
Hazardous substances: prohibit importation, manufacture, distribution, receipt, or storage of ammonium nitrate without a license or permit (see H.R. 1389), H1692 [17MR]
———reduce exposure of children, workers, and consumers to toxic chemical substances (see S. 1391), S8217 [13JY] (see H.R. 4308), H10156 [10NO]
Health: allow Congress, State legislatures, and regulatory agencies to determine appropriate laws, rules, and regulations to address problems of weight gain, obesity, and associated health conditions (see S. 908), S4257 [26AP]
———application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO's (see H.R. 3074), H5251 [27JN]
———ensure the continued commercial availability of respirators and establish rules governing product liability actions against manufacturers and sellers of respirators (see S. 1406), S8301 [14JY] (see H.R. 2357), H3261 [12MY]
———establish reasonable legal reforms that will facilitate the manufacture of vital, life-saving vaccines (see H.R. 650), H411 [8FE]
———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (see S. 544), S2244 [8MR] (see H.R. 3205), H5739 [12JY]
———permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests (see H.R. 2792), H4295 [8JN]
———prevent Federal infringement on State or private programs funding embryonic stem cell research (see H. Con. Res. 166), H3893 [24MY]
———promote a culture of safety within the health care system through the establishment of a National Medical Error Disclosure and Compensation Program (see S. 1784), S10594 [28SE]
———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (see S. 226), S738 [1FE]
Health care facilities: ensure that private for-profit nursing homes affected by major disasters receive the same reimbursement as public nursing homes (see H.R. 4002), H8733 [6OC]
Health care professionals: reform the medical malpractice system (see H.R. 2657), H4138 [26MY] (see H.R. 3378), H6326 [21JY]
Help America Vote Act: delay deadlines by which States must comply with election administration requirements (see H.R. 3163), H5600 [30JN]
———improve fairness and accuracy of voter registration in Federal elections and establish uniform standard for provisional ballots cast at an incorrect polling place (see H.R. 3094), H5361 [28JN]
———require a voter-verified paper record, improve provisional balloting, and impose additional requirements (see S. 450), S1623 [17FE] (see H.R. 939), H794 [17FE]
———require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see S. 330), S1198 [9FE] (see H.R. 550), H350 [2FE] (see H.R. 704), H521 [9FE]
———require software used in electronic voting machines to meet certain requirements before using such machines in Federal elections (see H.R. 470), H284 [1FE]
———require voting systems to provide a verifiable paper record of each vote cast and ensure the security of electronic data (see H.R. 278), H137 [6JA]
Higher Education Act: amend definition of independent student for purposes of need analysis to include older adopted students (see S. 1287), S7070 [22JN] (see H.R. 3252), H5740 [12JY]
———incorporate results from the Fed Up Initiative which identifies outdated or burdensome regulations (see H.R. 508), H347 [2FE]
Homeland Security Act: amend provisions on voluntarily furnished critical infrastructure information to restore public disclosure, government regulation, and whistleblowing protections (see S. 622), S2734 [15MR]
House Rules: violations by the majority party relative to oversight hearings on Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization (see H. Res. 324), H4644 [16JN]
Housing: combat unfair and deceptive practices in the high-cost mortgage market, strengthen civil remedies, promote uniform lending and appraisal standards, and establish licensing standards for mortgage brokers (see H.R. 1295), H1506 [15MR]
———enhance regulation of secondary mortgage market enterprises (see S. 190), S574 [26JA]
———ensure that any affordable housing assistance program of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac allows participation by nonprofit organizations that engage in voter registration activities (see H.R. 4231), H9695 [4NO]
———ensure that dwelling units assisted under the section 8 rental housing voucher program comply with housing quality standards (see H.R. 2653), H4138 [26MY]
———establish neighborhood review committees to advise public housing agencies on enforcement of laws and regulations governing assistance provided under tenant-based rental assistance programs (see H.R. 2655), H4138 [26MY]
———exempt small public housing agencies from the requirement of preparing annual public housing agency plans (see H.R. 3422), H6431 [25JY]
———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (see H.R. 1461), H1777 [5AP]
———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (H.R. 1461), consideration (see H. Res. 509), H9101 [25OC]
———require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum disability standards (see H.R. 1441), H1694 [17MR]
———require energy efficiency certifications for mortgage insurance be conducted by accredited home energy rating system providers (see H.R. 2751), H4186 [7JN]
Hurricanes: give priority in Federal contracting to businesses in areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and treat such small businesses as falling under the HUBZone program (see H.R. 3988), H8733 [6OC]
———improve reporting relative to safety of workers in response and recovery activities related to Hurricane Katrina (see S. 1771), S10424 [26SE]
———provide for reconstruction, replacement, and improvement of infrastructure in the Gulf Coast States (see S. 1836), S11212 [6OC]
———provide health care and health insurance coverage relief to individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Katrina (see S. 1769), S10424 [26SE]
———require contracts relative to recovery efforts following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita be awarded only after an open and fair bidding process (see S. 1844), S11212 [6OC] (see H. Con. Res. 251), H8387 [27SE]
IMF: meet certain conditions before being allowed to sell gold (see H.R. 825), H629 [15FE]
Immigration: admission policy relative to L-1 intra-company transferee nonimmigrants (see H.R. 3381), H6327 [21JY]
———allow aliens to remain eligible for diversity visas beyond the fiscal year in which they applied (see S. 1119), S5921 [25MY]
———cancellation of removal for certain aliens (see H.R. 2055), H2879 [3MY]
———ease requirements for certain aliens seeking nonimmigrant status in order to enter the U.S. for a temporary stay due to certain family obligations (see H.R. 900), H792 [17FE]
———enforce employment restrictions on unauthorized aliens through the use of improved Social Security cards and an Employment Eligibility Database (see H.R. 98), H74 [4JA]
———establish new special immigrant categories for certain children and women at risk of harm (see S. 644), S2846 [16MR]
———establish terms and conditions for delivery bonds in immigration cases (see H.R. 4497), H11327 [8DE]
———give priority in the issuance of immigrant visas to the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who are or were naturalized U.S. citizens (see H.R. 901), H792 [17FE]
———impose additional fees with respect to immigration services for intracompany transferees (see H.R. 3648), H7672 [6SE]
———improve enforcement of employment restrictions on unauthorized aliens (see H.R. 4038), H8808 [7OC]
———match willing U.S. workers with employers, increase and fairly apportion H-2B visas, and ensure H-2B visas serve their intended purpose (see H.R. 1587), H1967 [13AP]
———modify certain deadlines pertaining to machine-readable, tamper-resistant entry and exit documents (see S. 1124), S5921 [25MY] (see H.R. 2628), H4072 [25MY]
———permit certain Mexican children, and accompanying adults, to obtain a waiver of the documentation requirements otherwise required to enter the U.S. as a temporary visitor (see H.R. 2367), H3330 [16MY]
———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign-issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 925), H793 [17FE]
———prohibit loans by Federal agencies to aliens who are unlawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 4580), H12047 [16DE]
———provide certain undocumented workers with temporary work visas (see H.R. 4065), H8846 [17OC]
———recapture unused employment-based immigrant visa numbers to facilitate improved health care for all persons in the U.S. (see H.R. 139), H76 [4JA]
———reduce number of visa overstays and ensure that illegal aliens are apprehended, detained, and removed as rapidly as possible (see H.R. 4079), H8985 [19OC]
———reduce the residency requirement for the naturalization of aliens with extraordinary ability so that such aliens may represent the U.S. at international events (see S. 2044), S13161 [17NO]
———remove discretion of Dept. of Homeland Security relative to expedited removal and prohibit issuance of residential mortgages to illegal aliens (see H.R. 4032), H8808 [7OC]
———revise certain requirements for H-2B employers and require submission of information on H-2B nonimmigrants (see S. 278), S978 [3FE] (see S. 352), S1260 [10FE] (see H.R. 793), H586 [14FE]
———strengthen the consequences of the fraudulent use of U.S. or foreign passports and other immigration documents (see S. 524), S2004 [3MR]
Immigration and Nationality Act: amend relative to certain visa programs to prevent unintended U.S. job losses and increase Dept. of Labor monitoring and enforcement authority over such programs (see H.R. 3322), H5963 [18JY]
———exempt boilermakers from the numerical limitation applicable to nonimmigrants issued a visa or provided status (see H.R. 3644), H7613 [29JY]
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: clarify locations in which class III gaming is lawful (see S. 1518), S9158 [27JY]
———provide for accountability and funding of the National Indian Gaming Commission (see S. 1295), S7293 [23JN]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorize States, in the event of inadequate Federal funding, to waive certain requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (see H.R. 529), H349 [2FE]
Inspector General Act: enhance independence of Inspectors General and create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (see H.R. 2489), H3693 [19MY]
Insurance: establish medical malpractice insurance corporations which operate and function without hinderance or impedance in any State to limit frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits (see H.R. 3865), H8340 [22SE]
———establish minimum standards relating to a factor for life insurance eligibility and rates (see H.R. 3639), H7612 [29JY]
———modify antitrust exemption for the insurance industry (see H.R. 2401), H3434 [17MY]
———provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see S. 1015), S5071 [12MY] (see H.R. 2355), H3261 [12MY]
———reform the medical malpractice insurance business, limit frivolous lawsuits, and enhance patient access to medical care (see H.R. 3359), H6204 [20JY]
Intelligence services: make permanent, reauthorize, and clarify certain provisions of law providing additional investigative tools necessary to protect national security (see S. 1266), S6741 [16JN]
Investments: improve the access of investors to regulatory records relative to securities brokers, dealers, and investment advisers (see H.R. 1077), H981 [3MR]
Iron and steel industry: maintain and expand the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see S. 358), S1260 [10FE] (see H.R. 1068), H980 [3MR]
Kentucky: provide for competitive and reliable electricity transmission (see S. 1499), S8949 [26JY]
Korea, Republic of: urge designation as a program country under the visa waiver program (see H.R. 4304), H10156 [10NO]
Labeling: expand country-of-origin labeling for certain covered commodities (see S. 135), S145 [24JA]
Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see S. 557), S2244 [8MR] (see H.R. 136), H75 [4JA]
Law enforcement: ensure States do not issue driver's licenses or identification cards to sex offenders unless the offenders are in compliance with all registration requirements (see H.R. 3772), H7948 [14SE]
———include iris scan information in State criminal records systems, allow use by National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and require firearms dealers to obtain iris scan information (see H.R. 4363), H10908 [17NO]
Legislative branch of the Government: require Members of Congress and legislative branch employees to report all contact with representatives of countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism (see S. 1972), S12447 [7NO]
Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act: extend termination date for mandatory price reporting (see S. 1613), S9645 [6SE]
———reauthorize, and amend swine reporting provisions (see H.R. 3408), H6380 [22JY]
Medicaid: require drug manufacturers to report the average manufacturer price and the best price of authorized generic drugs and any other drugs sold under a certain new drug application to the Dept. of HHS (see S. 1903), S11665 [20OC]
Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see S. 647), S2994 [17MR] (see H.R. 1333), H1620 [16MR]
———negotiate for lower prices for prescription drugs, eliminate gap in coverage of prescription drug benefits, and promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 1626), H1969 [13AP]
———permit negotiation of fair prices for, and allow the reimportation of, prescription drugs (see S. 239), S738 [1FE]
———permit waiver of waiting period for Medicare coverage of terminally ill disabled individuals (see H.R. 2680), H4139 [26MY]
———prohibit health care providers from charging membership or extraneous fees as a prerequisite to service to a patient (see S. 2080), S13451 [12DE]
———protect enrollees eligible for prescription drug benefit coverage from abusive marketing practices (see H.R. 4645), H12289 [18DE]
———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see S. 71), S143 [24JA] (see S. 351), S1260 [10FE] (see H.R. 791), H586 [14FE]
———provide extended and additional protection to beneficiaries enrolled in prescription drug benefit plans (see S. 1841), S11212 [6OC] (see H.R. 3861), H8340 [22SE]
———provide extended and additional protection to beneficiaries enrolled in prescription drug benefit plans (H.R. 3861), consideration (see H. Res. 585), H11109 [6DE]
———reduce work hours and increase supervision of resident-physicians to ensure the safety of both patients and resident-physicians (see S. 1297), S7293 [23JN] (see H.R. 1228), H1369 [10MR]
———require hospitals and critical access hospitals to meet certain requirements in order to advertise that the hospital has the capability of addressing emergency and acute coronary syndromes (see S. 1277), S6909 [21JN]
———require the negotiation and disclosure of the lowest possible prices for prescription drugs and permit beneficiaries to import prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 563), H351 [2FE]
Medicare/Medicaid: reform Federal survey and certification process for nursing facilities (see H.R. 3437), H6649 [26JY]
Members of Congress: hold accountable those who advocate for a foreign person or entity to influence or seek change in U.S. laws or regulations easing restrictions on a state sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 965), H795 [17FE]
Mining and mineral resources: promote remediation of inactive and abandoned mines (see S. 1848), S11212 [6OC]
Motor vehicles: allow State regulation of tow truck operations (see H.R. 1173), H1024 [8MR]
———improve child safety (see S. 561), S2244 [8MR]
———include Government safety information on new vehicle stickers (see S. 560), S2244 [8MR]
———increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (see S. 889), S4109 [21AP] (see H.R. 705), H521 [9FE]
———provide driver safety grants to States with graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements (see S. 795), S3652 [14AP]
———require accurate fuel economy testing procedures (see S. 836), S3817 [18AP] (see H.R. 1103), H982 [3MR]
———require an increasing percentage of new automobiles be dual fueled automobiles and revise the method for calculating corporate average fuel economy for such vehicles (see S. 1994), S12681 [10NO]
———require combination 3-point safety belts on certain school buses (see H.R. 2210), H3112 [10MY]
———require higher standards of automobile fuel efficiency to reduce the amount of oil used for fuel by automobiles in the U.S. by 10 percent beginning in 2016 (see H.R. 3762), H7947 [14SE]
———require that automobiles and light trucks are able to operate on a fuel mixture that has a certain percentage of ethanol (see S. 587), S2482 [10MR]
———require use of safety belts and child restraint systems by children (see H.R. 2105), H2977 [4MY]
National Advisory Council on Medical Rehabilitation: establish (see S. 1405), S8301 [14JY] (see H.R. 3373), H6326 [21JY]
National forests: permit certain projects and activities to resume by ratifying certain regulations relative to notice, comment, and appeal procedures (see H.R. 4091), H9042 [20OC]
National Indian Gaming Commission: clarify authority to regulate class III gaming and to limit lands eligible for gaming (see S. 2078), S13361 [18NO]
National Labor Relations Act: prevent government agencies from requiring or prohibiting construction industry employers to enter into agreements with labor organizations (see H.R. 1248), H1370 [10MR]
National security: establish reasonable procedural protections for the use of national security letters (see H.R. 2715), H4141 [26MY]
———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]
———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), consideration (see H. Res. 71), H412 [8FE] (see H. Res. 75), H520 [9FE]
———require approval of certain judges for issuance of national security letters and require Attorney General to submit semiannual reports on national security letters (see H.R. 4570), H12047 [16DE]
———restore civil liberties under the first amendment, the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and other law enforcement and privacy laws (see H.R. 1502), H1844 [6AP]
Native Americans: decrease the requisite blood quantum required for membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe (see H.R. 861), H718 [16FE]
———establish administrative procedures to extend Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (see H.R. 464), H284 [1FE]
———provide uniform criteria for the administrative acknowledgment and recognition of Indian tribes (see H.R. 1354), H1621 [16MR]
———regulate Indian tribal governments under the same rules and procedures that apply to other governmental employers relative to establishment and maintenance of employee benefit plans (see S. 673), S2995 [17MR] (see H.R. 331), H194 [25JA]
———technical corrections to certain laws (see S. 536), S2148 [7MR] (see H.R. 3351), H6106 [19JY]
Natural gas: provide additional requirements for the siting, construction, or operation of liquefied natural gas import facilities (see S. 684), S2995 [17MR]
———reinstate regulation under the Commodity Exchange Act of futures, contracts, swaps, and hybrid instruments and require CFTC review and approval of certain transactions, contracts, and settlements (see H.R. 1638), H2100 [14AP]
———require certain terms and conditions for the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas import terminals (see S. 1090), S5580 [20MY] (see H.R. 359), H195 [25JA]
Navy: require compliance with certain reversionary requirements related to property donated for use as a Navy homeport whenever the property ceases to be used for that purpose (see H.R. 3886), H8341 [22SE]
News media: ensure that prepackaged news stories contain announcements that inform viewers that the information within was provided by the U.S. Government (see S. 967), S4547 [28AP]
Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 770), S3555 [13AP] (see H.R. 1591), H1968 [13AP]
NRC: consider certain criteria in relicensing nuclear facilities and provide independent assessment of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station prior to relicensing (see S. 1381), S8134 [12JY]
———establish guidelines and procedures for tracking, controlling, and accounting for individual spent fuel rods and segments (see S. 1194), S6225 [8JN]
———reauthorize user fees, reform procedures, and improve human capital programs (see S. 858), S4021 [20AP]
Nuclear energy: provide certain requirements for the licensing of commercial nuclear facilities (see H.R. 3017), H4896 [21JN]
———renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents (see S. 865), S4021 [20AP]
Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Act: extend changes to requirements for admission of nonimmigrant nurses in health professional shortage areas (see S. 1550), S9285 [28JY]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend enforcement provisions (see H.R. 977, 978), H795 (see H.R. 979, 980, 981), H796 [17FE] (see H.R. 1028), H846 [1MR]
———expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see S. 944), S4546 [28AP] (see H.R. 2004), H2736 [28AP]
———improve safety and health of working environments (see S. 2065, 2066), S13361 [18NO]
———modify certain provisions relative to causing death in the workplace (see S. 947), S4546 [28AP] (see H.R. 2005), H2736 [28AP]
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission: increase membership to improve efficiency (see H.R. 740), H581 [10FE]
———increase membership to improve efficiency (H.R. 740), consideration (see H. Res. 351), H5637 [11JY]
———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 adjudicative flexibility relative to employer filing of notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by OSHA (H.R. 739), consideration (see H. Res. 351), H5637 [11JY]
———provide for judicial deference to conclusions of law determined by the Commission relative to an issued order (see H.R. 741), H581 [10FE]
———provide for judicial deference to conclusions of law determined by the Commission relative to an issued order (H.R. 741), consideration (see H. Res. 351), H5637 [11JY]
Office of Special Inspector General for Hurricane Katrina Recovery: establish (see H.R. 3737), H7860 [13SE]
Office of Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction: expand responsibilities to provide independent objective audits and investigations relating to the Federal programs for Hurricane Katrina recovery (see S. 1738), S10294 [21SE]
OMB: issue guidance for, and provide oversight of, the management of micropurchases made with Government-wide commercial purchase cards (see S. 457), S1717 [18FE]
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]
———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), consideration (see H. Res. 351), H5637 [11JY]
———update fire protection safety standard to incorporate the current consensus standard for fire protection for styrene cross-linked composites manufacturing (see H.R. 3255), H5740 [12JY]
Outer Continental Shelf: terminate effect of laws prohibiting spending of appropriated funds to conduct oil and natural gas leasing and preleasing activities (see H.R. 3811), H8088 [15SE] (see H.R. 3918), H8387 [27SE] (see H.R. 4318), H10225 [15NO]
Pakistan: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (see H.R. 4073), H8918 [18OC]
Paperwork: reform Federal paperwork and regulatory processes (see H.R. 725), H522 [9FE]
Patent and Trademark Office: tribute to issuance of 500,000th design patent (see H. Con. Res. 53), H584 [10FE]
Patent laws: technical corrections (see H.R. 121), H75 [4JA]
Patents: amend certain laws relative to patent fees (see H.R. 2791), H4295 [8JN]
———amend certain laws relative to procurement, enforcement, and validity of patents (see H.R. 2795), H4295 [8JN]
Pensions: make improvements in benefit accrual standards (see H.R. 2831), H4354 [9JN]
———protect retirement security of workers by ensuring assets are adequately diversified and providing workers with access to information about their plans (see S. 219), S647 [31JA] (see S. 1953), S12238 [2NO]
———require plan administrators that provide access to automobile insurance to submit certain information on such insurance to the FTC (see H.R. 3515), H7557 [28JY]
Pesticides: permit distribution and sale of certain pesticides that are registered in both the U.S. and another country (see S. 1579), S9467 [29JY]
Petroleum: create a uniform national clean air standard for gasoline, eliminate ``boutique'' fuels, and require the construction and sale of new gasoline refineries to private businesses (see H.R. 3807), H8088 [15SE]
———prohibit anticompetitive provisions in gasoline dealer franchise agreements that dictate the wholesale source of gasoline (see H.R. 3964), H8643 [29SE]
———prohibit certain discriminatory pricing policies in wholesale motor fuel sales (see H.R. 3780), H7949 [14SE]
———prohibit certain transfers or assignments of service station franchises and certain fixing or maintaining of motor fuel prices (see H.R. 3926), H8387 [27SE]
———streamline the process of Federal approval for construction or expansion of refineries (see H.R. 3923), H8387 [27SE]
Pharmaceuticals: impact of illegal importation of prescription drugs on regulatory protections afforded consumers (see H. Con. Res. 75), H796 [17FE]
———importation of prescription drugs (see S. 334), S1198 [9FE] (see H.R. 328), H194 [25JA] (see H.R. 700), H521 [9FE]
———provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (see H.R. 578), H351 [2FE]
———standardize certification of Internet pharmacies and prohibit certain advertising by, and use of certain bank instruments for purchases from, illegal Internet pharmacies (see H.R. 1808), H2471 [21AP]
Poland: urge designation as a program country under the visa waiver program if certain requirements are satisfied (see S. 348), S1260 [10FE] (see H.R. 634, 635), H411 [8FE] (see H. Res. 78), H523 [9FE]
Political campaigns: clarify disclosure requirements of identifying information within certain campaign communications (see H.R. 1580), H1895 [12AP]
———clarify when organizations described in section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code must register as political committees (see S. 271), S886 [2FE] (see S. 1053), S5301 [17MY] (see H.R. 513), H347 [2FE]
———repeal disclosure requirement for certain electioneering communication disbursements and prohibit making such disbursements by corporations and labor organizations (see H.R. 46), H73 [4JA] (see H.R. 689), H521 [9FE]
———require disclosure of certain information by persons conducting phone banks during campaigns for Federal office (see H.R. 338), H194 [25JA] (see H.R. 491), H285 [1FE]
———require prerecorded telephone calls to meet disclosure and disclaimer requirements applicable to radio campaign communications (see H.R. 4180), H9425 [28OC]
Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (see H.R. 1006), H846 [1MR]
Power resources: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see S. 606), S2517 [11MR]
———ensure fairness in gasoline, diesel fuel, and home heating oil prices (see H.R. 4029), H8807 [7OC]
———increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline and require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles (see H.R. 4573), H12047 [16DE]
———prohibit price gouging relating to gasoline and diesel fuels in areas affected by major disasters (see S. 1744), S10294 [21SE]
———protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels during energy emergencies (see H.R. 3936), H8513 [28SE]
———protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels during energy emergencies (H.R. 3936), consideration (see H. Res. 568), H10909 [17NO]
———streamline the refinery permitting process, designate certain closed military installations for refinery construction, and amend certain EPA programs that impact fuel prices (see S. 1772), S10424 [26SE]
Privacy: eliminate requirement that States collect Social Security numbers from applicants for recreational licenses (see H.R. 4144), H9275 [26OC]
———protect and enhance consumer privacy (see H.R. 1263), H1371 [10MR] (see H.R. 3140), H5599 [30JN]
———protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information and require data breach notification (see H.R. 4127), H9102 [25OC]
———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 84), H74 [4JA]
———require agencies to take into consideration the impact of newly promulgated rules on the privacy of individuals (see H.R. 2840), H4355 [9JN]
———strengthen the authority of the Federal Government to protect individuals from certain acts and practices in the sale and purchase of Social Security numbers and Social Security account numbers (see H.R. 1078), H981 [3MR]
Program Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 973), H795 [17FE]
Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: modify standards for issuance of an AMBER Alert (see S. 133), S145 [24JA] (see H.R. 96), H74 [4JA]
Public Health Service Act: increase affordability of inpatient drugs for Medicaid and safety net hospitals (see S. 1840), S11212 [6OC] (see H.R. 3547), H7558 [28JY]
Public housing: repeal requirements for residents to engage in community service and complete economic self-sufficiency programs (see H.R. 1018), H846 [1MR]
Public lands: improve efficiency and fairness of railroad rights-of-way acquisitions for interim use as public trails by applying standard Federal real estate acquisitions procedures (see H.R. 1261), H1370 [10MR]
———provide consistent enforcement authority by Federal agencies for violations of regulations governing public lands and clarify purpose of fines collected for violations (see H.R. 975), H795 [17FE]
Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see S. 427), S1622 [17FE] (see H.R. 983), H796 [17FE]
———improve operation of electric transmission system, enhance reliability of electric grid, increase consumer benefits from competition and restore investor confidence in the electric industry (see S. 596), S2482 [10MR]
———improve operation of electric transmission system and enhance reliability of electric grid (see S. 426), S1622 [17FE]
———improve reliability of electric transmission system (see S. 1031), S5071 [12MY] (see H.R. 878), H791 [17FE]
———improve reliability of electric transmission system and reduce the threat of wildfires to electric transmission and distribution facilities of Federal lands (see H.R. 3919), H8387 [27SE]
———provide for expansion of electricity transmission networks to encourage competition, ensure reliability, and modernize regulation in the electric power industry (see S. 498), S1931 [2MR] (see H.R. 1481), H1777 [5AP]
———require electric utilities to provide net metering service (see S. 1596), S9468 [29JY]
Public welfare programs: allow State receipt of credit towards the work requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program for certain disabled recipients (see S. 456), S1623 [17FE]
———ensure fair treatment and due process protections for enhanced data collection and reporting requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 1385), S8134 [12JY]
Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see S. 1236), S6481 [14JN] (see H.R. 691), H521 [9FE]
———preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and require the FCC to conduct rulemaking for that purpose (see H.R. 998), H845 [1MR]
Radioactive substances: improve security of radiation sources (see S. 1150), S6021 [26MY] (see H.R. 2689), H4140 [26MY]
Railroads: eliminate unsafe railway-road grade crossings and enhance railroad safety through new technology, inspections, and accident investigations (see S. 1380), S7986 [11JY]
———enhance competition in order to improve service and rates (see S. 919), S4397 [27AP]
Real estate: impose limitations on the taking of property by eminent domain for economic development (see H.R. 4088), H8985 [19OC]
———prohibit use of Federal funds for the taking of property by eminent domain for economic development (see S. 1704), S10037 [14SE]
———require owners of property to test and disclose the water quality of qualified wells before selling or leasing the property (see H.R. 3977), H8732 [6OC]
Religion: 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), H4139 [26MY]
Roads and highways: allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (see S. 129), S145 [24JA] (see S. 553), S2244 [8MR]
———amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see S. 95), S144 [24JA] (see H.R. 1218), H1368 [10MR]
———amend regulations relative to design-build contracting (see H.R. 1085), H981 (see H.R. 1111), H982 [3MR]
———establish and implement traffic safety law enforcement and media campaigns to reduce drunken driving and increase seatbelt use (see S. 565), S2244 [8MR]
———establish requirements for the operation of high occupancy vehicle lanes (see H.R. 325), H194 [25JA]
———use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (see H.R. 444), H283 [1FE]
Safe Drinking Water Act: assist small communities with achieving or maintaining compliance with drinking water standards (see S. 689), S3147 [4AP] (see H.R. 2417), H3435 [17MY]
Safety: improve national pier inspections and safety standards (see H.R. 1874), H2646 [27AP]
SBA: establish a pilot program to provide regulatory compliance assistance to small businesses (see S. 1411), S8384 [15JY] (see H.R. 230), H78 [4JA]
———increase the maximum amount for which a loan can be made under the Microloan Program (see H.R. 194), H77 [4JA]
Schools: establish additional safeguards on schools acting as lenders under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (see H.R. 555), H350 [2FE]
SEC: establish rules and procedures for delegation of compliance and inspections authority to operating divisions (see H.R. 4618), H12167 [17DE]
———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]
Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 1508), S9158 [27JY]
Shipping industry: complete the codification of U.S. Code title relative to shipping (see H.R. 1442), H1694 [17MR]
———suspend temporarily new shipper bonding privileges (see S. 695), S3147 [4AP] (see H.R. 1039), H940 [2MR]
Ships and vessels: establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into U.S. waters (see S. 793), S3652 [14AP] (see H.R. 1636), H2100 [14AP]
———establish vessel ballast water management requirements (see S. 363), S1260 [10FE]
———treat as a passenger vessel any vessel having berth or stateroom accommodations for more than 399 passengers and require that such a vessel be equipped with a voyage data recorder (see H.R. 2342), H3260 [12MY]
Small business: analyze economic impact of governmental agency decisions that result in a net loss of jobs (see S. 1519), S9158 [27JY]
———analyze potential impacts of rules proposed by certain agencies (see S. 1388), S8217 [13JY] (see H.R. 682), H520 [9FE]
———enhance compliance assistance (see S. 769), S3555 [13AP]
Small Business Act: modify contract consolidation requirements (see S. 137), S145 [24JA]
Social Security: ensure every uninsured child has health insurance coverage (see H.R. 1668), H2102 [14AP]
———include comprehensive fiduciary standards in any legislation providing for individual accounts (see H. Con. Res. 54), H584 [10FE]
———make all uninsured children eligible for the State Children's Health Insurance Program and simplify enrollment and renewal procedures for Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 2137), S13786 [16DE]
Space policy: complete the codification of U.S. Code title relative to National and Commercial Space Programs (see H.R. 3039), H4984 [22JN]
Sports: establish standards for the testing of prohibited substances and methods for certain professional sports associations (see H.R. 2516), H3694 [19MY]
States: establish and rapidly implement regulations for driver's license and identification document security standards (see H.R. 368), H233 [26JA]
———limit use of eminent domain (see H.R. 3631), H7612 [29JY]
———regulation of access to hunting and fishing for residents and nonresidents (see S. 339), S1199 [9FE] (see H.R. 731), H523 [9FE]
———require States to conduct DNA tests to ascertain the degree of genetic relatedness between two or more persons in accordance with a national standard (see H.R. 2623), H4072 [25MY]
Tariff: modify drawback claims provisions (see H.R. 3363), H6204 [20JY]
Taxation: allow a credit for qualified expenditures paid or incurred to replace certain wood stoves (see H.R. 3928), H8512 [28SE]
———allow an investment tax credit for the purchase of trucks with new diesel engine technologies (see S. 1240), S6481 [14JN] (see H.R. 3301), H5913 [14JY]
———allow look-through treatment of payments between related foreign corporations (see S. 750), S3413 [11AP] (see H.R. 1762), H2470 [21AP]
———change deadline for filing income tax returns (see H.R. 442), H283 [1FE]
———clarify calculation of the reserve allowance for medical benefits of plans sponsored by bona fide associations (see S. 897), S4184 [25AP] (see H.R. 3599), H7560 [28JY]
———deny any deduction for certain fines, penalties, and other amounts (see S. 1890), S11559 [19OC]
———establish a commission on tax reform (see H.R. 41), H72 [4JA]
———impose penalties for the failure of organizations described in section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code to comply with disclosure requirements (see H.R. 1942), H2647 [27AP] (see H.R. 2204), H3055 [5MY]
———increase transparency of certain corporate tax information and financial statements, discourage abusive tax sheltering activities, and restore investor confidence (see H.R. 1234), H1369 [10MR]
———make Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits refundable and allow taxpayers to obtain short-term student loans by using the future refund of such credits as collateral for the loans (see H.R. 1756), H2469 [21AP]
———modify rules on suspension of interest and certain penalties for taxpayers involved in tax shelters or filing amended returns (see S. 1591), S9468 [29JY]
———permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (see S. 1293), S7293 [23JN] (see H.R. 3019), H4896 [21JN]
———permit subchapter S election to be made on returns filed prior to the due date with extensions, reduce certain payroll deposit penalties, and allow certain married couples to file separate self-employment tax returns (see H.R. 3629), H7612 [29JY]
———permit the deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals to be allowed in computing self-employment taxes (see S. 663), S2994 [17MR] (see H.R. 727), H522 [9FE]
———provide parity in reporting requirements for national party committees and unregulated political organizations (see H.R. 914), H793 [17FE]
———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 1956), H2734 [28AP]
———require employer disclosure of their share of taxes for old-age, survivors, and disability insurance and hospital insurance as well as the employee's share of such taxes on W-2 forms (see H.R. 3167), H5601 [30JN]
———treat certain payments made in lieu of income taxes to the European Union as income taxes paid to a foreign country for foreign tax credit (see H.R. 2307), H3198 [11MY]
———treat regional income tax collection agencies as States for purposes of confidentiality and disclosure requirements relating to tax returns and return information (see H.R. 3452), H6932 [27JY]
———treatment of variable contracts issued by life insurance companies subject to the laws of Puerto Rico (see H.R. 2180), H3054 [5MY]
Telecommunications: clarify prohibition on junk fax transmissions (see S. 714), S3277 [6AP]
———equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see S. 284), S978 [3FE]
———establish market driven marketplace, eliminate government managed competition of existing communication service, and provide parity between functionally equivalent services (see S. 1504), S9157 [27JY]
———increase penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane material (see S. 193), S574 [26JA] (see H.R. 310), H193 [25JA]
———increase penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane material (H.R. 310), consideration (see H. Res. 95), H627 [15FE]
———preserve and protect the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services (see S. 1294), S7293 [23JN]
———promote deployment of competitive video services, eliminate redundant and unnecessary regulation, and further the development of next generation broadband networks (see S. 1349), S7820 [30JN]
———promote deployment of competitive video services and eliminate redundant and unnecessary regulation (see H.R. 3146), H5600 [30JN]
———protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (see S. 1350), S7820 [30JN] (see H.R. 1139), H988 [7MR]
———require rate integration for wireless interstate toll charges (see H.R. 4584), H12048 [16DE]
———shorten term of broadcast licenses and improve public access to broadcasters' public interests and programming information (see S. 383), S1413 [15FE] (see H.R. 1665), H2101 [14AP]
Television: reinstate authority of the FCC and local franchising authorities to regulate cable television rates (see H.R. 1730), H2393 [20AP]
Texas: condition receipt of direct or counter-cyclical payments to rice producers that agree to retain rice cropland in production for the next crop year (see H.R. 3660), H7672 [6SE]
Textile industry and fabrics: prohibit application of foreign affairs exemption to certain rule making requirements relative to actions of the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (see H.R. 3416), H6431 [25JY]
Tobacco products: deter smuggling into the U.S. (see H.R. 1377), H1691 [17MR]
———make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonmailable (see H.R. 2813), H4295 [8JN]
Trademarks: clarify that service marks, collective marks, and certification marks are entitled to the same protections, rights, and privileges as trademarks (see H.R. 784), H584 [10FE]
Transportation: amend regulations relative to rail line acquisition and relocation projects (see H.R. 1112), H982 [3MR]
———provide temporary waiver of certain transportation conformity rules and metropolitan transportation planning rules under the Clean Air Act and other laws for certain areas affected by Hurricane Katrina (see H.R. 3946), H8642 [29SE]
———require operating certificates for airports at which large cargo operations are conducted (see H.R. 4123), H9043 [20OC]
———responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 1296), H1507 [15MR]
Transportation Security Administration: prohibit removal of any item from the current list of items prohibited from being carried aboard a passenger aircraft (see S. 2083), S13451 [12DE] (see H.R. 4452), H11219 [7DE]
Treaties and agreements: require the President to submit the implementing legislation, statement of administrative action, and supporting information to Congress upon entering into a trade agreement (see H.R. 2691), H4140 [26MY]
Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see H.R. 572), H351 [2FE]
———postpone enforcement of new rules governing rest periods for truck drivers using sleeper berths (see H.R. 3943), H8642 [29SE]
Truth in Regulating Act: make permanent the pilot project for the report on rules (see H.R. 1167), H1024 [8MR]
U.S. Boxing Commission: establish (see H.R. 468), H284 [1FE] (see H.R. 1065), H941 [2MR]
———establish (H.R. 1065), consideration (see H. Res. 553), H10225 [15NO]
U.S. Code: technical corrections (see H.R. 866), H718 [16FE]
U.S. Grain Standards Act: reauthorize (see S. 1752), S10378 [22SE]
———reauthorize and facilitate official inspection at export port locations of grain required or authorized to be inspected (see S. 1582), S9467 [29JY] (see H.R. 3421), H6431 [25JY]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 1389), S8217 [13JY] (see H.R. 3199), H5637 [11JY]
———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), consideration (see H. Res. 369), H6204 [20JY]
———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 595), H11502 [13DE]
Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (see S. 241), S739 [1FE] (see H.R. 2533), H3768 [23MY]
Voting: provide fairness in voter participation (see H.R. 2398), H3434 [17MY]
———require individuals to present a government-issued photo ID to vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 3910), H8386 [27SE]
———require prompt investigation of election crimes, establish standards for distribution of registration forms and absentee ballot handling, and require photo ID to register to vote or to vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 2250), H3196 [11MY]
Water: allow small public water systems to request exemption from national primary drinking water requirements for a naturally occurring contaminant (see H.R. 1315), H1508 [15MR]
———exempt nonprofit small public water systems from certain drinking water standards relating to naturally occurring contaminants (see S. 41), S143 [24JA]
———prevent enforcement of certain national primary drinking water regulations unless sufficient funding is available or variance technology has been identified (see S. 2161), S14316 [21DE]
———require a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate (see H.R. 213), H78 [4JA]
Wildlife: protect captive wildlife and make technical corrections to certain laws (see S. 1415), S8419 [18JY]
Wool Products Labeling Act: revise requirements for labeling of certain wool and cashmere products (see H.R. 4583), H12048 [16DE]
Chronologies
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization oversight: Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4646 [16JN], H6232 [21JY]
Cloture motions
Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 256), S2053 [4MR], S2216 [8MR]
Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), motion to proceed, S8740 [22JY], S8908 [26JY], S9087 [27JY]
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, S13546 [14DE], S13719 [16DE]
Comments
Blue Dog Coalition—Praise for the 12-Step Budget Reform Plan: several organizations, H1500 [15MR]
Conference reports
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act Reauthorization and Improvement (H.R. 3199), H11279-H11310 [8DE]
Cost Estimates
Nuclear Fees Reauthorization Act (S. 858): CBO, S9722-S9724 [7SE]
REAL ID Act (H.R. 418): CBO, H438-H440 [9FE]
Descriptions
Government Settlement Transparency Act (S. 1890): Committee on Taxation (Joint), S11565 [19OC]
Excerpts
Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards study: National Academy of Sciences, S7259 [23JN]
Factsheets
Basic Facts About Offshore Oil and Natural Gas: National Ocean Industries Association, H8895 [18OC]
Medical Isotope Production, S7242 [23JN]
Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Contamination, H2425, H2426 [21AP]
Net Worth Amendment for Credit Unions Act, H4370 [13JN]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act Oversight Activities: Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4645 [16JN], H6233 [21JY]
Letters
Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act: Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors, H2051 [14AP]
———Deborah Cutler-Ortiz, Children's Defense Fund (organization), S2227 [8MR], S2408 [10MR]
———Lisalyn R. Jacobs, Legal Momentum (organization), H1983 [14AP]
———Margot Bean, National Child Support Enforcement Association, H1982 [14AP]
———Nancy Duff Campbell, Marcia Greenberger, and Joan Entmacher, National Women's Law Center, S1839 [1MR], S2226 [8MR], H1982 [14AP]
———Physicians for a National Health Program (organization), S1840 [1MR]
———several bankruptcy and commercial law professors, H1984-H1986 [14AP]
———several financial institutions and associations, S1840 [1MR]
———Wade Henderson and Nancy Dirkin, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, H1983 [14AP]
———Willard P. Ogburn and John Rao, National Consumer Law Center, Inc., S1839 [1MR]
Bankruptcy attorneys' liability and administrative burdens: Thomas R. Schuck, Federal Bar Association, S2316 [9MR]
Bankruptcy protection for victims of domestic violence by granting relief from summary eviction from rental housing: Jill Morris, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, S2230 [8MR]
———several domestic violence organizations, S2229 [8MR]
Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards: Alan Reuther, UAW, S7254 [23JN]
———Roger Tauss, Transport Workers Union of America, S7258 [23JN]
———several agricultural organizations, S7255 [23JN]
———several Representatives, H8777 [7OC]
Dept. of HUD sponsored and paid conferences: Steven B. Nesmith, Dept. of HUD, S11608 [20OC]
Dept. of Justice use of Privacy Act to withhold redacted names from communications dealing with Dept. of Defense interrogation techniques used on detainees in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: Senators Levin and Lieberman, S1324 [14FE]
———William E. Moschella, Dept. of Justice, S1324 [14FE]
Disapproval of EPA rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions: Senator Specter, S9959 [13SE]
———several State attorneys general and chief environmental officers, S9917 [12SE]
———several environmental organizations, S9956 [13SE]
———several health organizations, S9955 [13SE]
———several organizations, S9956 [13SE]
District of Columbia individuals with disabilities parking law: Carol Schwartz, District of Columbia Council, H5533 [30JN]
———Lee Page, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), H5533 [30JN]
———Robert Bobb, District of Columbia Mayor's Office, H5533 [30JN]
Enhance aviation competition in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX area: Dee Kelly, E1397 [30JN]
EPA promulgation of regulations as required by the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act: Senator Obama, S9368 [29JY]
Ethanol-based gasoline impact on California air quality: Winston H. Hickox, California Evironmental Protection Agency, S6610 [15JN]
Exempt from bankruptcy means testing certain National Guard and Reserve members: Joseph A. Violante, DAV, H2075 [14AP]
Expand definition of armor piercing ammunition and promulgate uniform testing standards of projectiles against body armor: Chuck Canterbury, Fraternal Order of Police, S9445 [29JY]
———James J. Fotis, Law Enforcement Alliance of America, S9445 [29JY]
Federal homestead floor exemption from bankruptcy filings by senior citizens: David Certner, AARP, S1830 [1MR]
Federal Housing Finance Reform Act: Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), H9136, H9137 [26OC]
———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H9136 [26OC]
———Representative Thomas, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H9137 [26OC]
Global warming: R. Glenn Hubbard and Joseph E. Stiglitz, Columbia University, S1450 [16FE]
H-2B temporary foreign visa program: J. Gregory Lewis, Little River Seafood, Inc., S3536 [13AP]
———John B. Graham, Sr., Graham & Rollins, Inc., S3537 [13AP]
———Richard E. Callis, R&W Marine Construction, Inc., S3537 [13AP]
———Ronald W. Bevans, Bevans Oyster Co., Inc., S3536 [13AP]
———Tom Stevens, S3536 [13AP]
Improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents: 9/11 Families for a Secure America (organization), H463 [9FE]
———Raymond C. Scheppach, National Governors Association, and Linda R. Lewis, American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, H450, H465 [9FE]
Improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers: Heartland Alliance, S3979 [20AP]
———several State government organizations, S3978, S4003 [20AP]
Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act: Leonidas R. Mecham, Judicial Conference of the U.S., H9287 [27OC]
———Michael S. Greco, ABA, H9287 [27OC]
———several organizations, H9286 [27OC]
Maintain current export controls on highly-enriched uranium relative to medical isotope production: John O. Pastore and Robert K. Musil, Physicians for Social Responsibility (organization), S7242 [23JN]
———Nils J. Diaz, NRC, S7238 [23JN]
Medical debt of individuals who file for bankruptcy protection: several medical and law professors, S6010 [26MY]
———William E. Moschella, Dept. of Justice, S2078 [4MR]
Medical malpractice insurance: James W. Carney, Carney, Appleby, Kielsen & Skinner, P.L.C., S3813 [18AP]
Military Families Leave Act: Candace A. Wheeler, National Military Family Association, E666 [15AP]
———Debra L. Ness, National Partnership for Women & Families, E666 [15AP]
———Lani Burnett, Reserve Enlisted Association, and Robert A. McIntosh, Reserve Officers Association, E666 [15AP]
———Michael P. Cline, Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the U.S., E666 [15AP]
Modify definition of disinterested person in the bankruptcy code relative to conflict-of-interest standards: William H. Donaldson, SEC, S2330 [9MR]
———several consumer organizations, S2329 [9MR]
Mutual Fund Transparency Act: David Certner, AARP, S5224 [16MY]
———several consumer organizations, S5223 [16MY]
Natural Disaster Student Aid Fairness Act: Representative Boehner, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H8365 [27SE]
———Representative Nussle, Committee on the Budget (House), H8365 [27SE]
Occupational safety and health law enforcement relative to recovery and cleanup efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, H10240 [16NO]
Occupational safety and health legislation: Alan Reuther, UAW, H5680 [12JY]
———Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, H5681 [12JY]
———Michael E. Mathis, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, H5679 [12JY]
———William J. Klinefelter, United Steelworkers of America, H5681 [12JY]
———William Samuel, AFL-CIO, H5679 [12JY]
OSHA enforcement of respirator standards relative to workplace protection from tuberculosis: several labor organizations, H5053 [23JN]
Pathways to Independence Act: Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, S1677 [17FE]
———several organizations, S1677 [17FE]
Prevent certain employee retention bonuses during bankruptcy reorganizations: Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors, S2341 [9MR]
Prevent unsecured creditors from attempting to collect accruing interest and additional fees from consumers entering into credit counseling consolidated payment plans: several consumer organizations, S2313 [9MR]
Prohibit faith-based and nonprofit groups from receiving certain affordable housing funding if they engage in voter registration or get-out-the-vote activities: American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, H9193 [26OC]
———Bradley M. Schaeffer, Jesuit Conference (organization), H9118 [26OC]
———Curtis Decker, Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H9193 [26OC]
———Joseph Flannigan, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, H9993 [8NO]
———Kwasi A. Thornell and John Bryson, Episcopal Church, H9119 [26OC]
———Larry Snyder, Catholic Charities USA (organization), H9113 [26OC]
———Nicholas DiMarzio, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H9137, H9192 [26OC]
———Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, H9193 [26OC]
———several Hispanic American organizations, H9118 [26OC]
———several nonprofit organizations, H9119 [26OC]
Prohibit funding to implement requirements for public housing residents to engage in community service and complete economic self-sufficiency programs: Saul N. Ramirez, Jr., National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, H5532 [30JN]
Protect employees and retirees from corporate practices that deprive them of earnings and retirement savings when businesses file for bankruptcy: William Samuel, AFL-CIO, S1989 [3MR]
———several consumer organizations, S1989 [3MR]
Protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination: several organizations, H2422, H2426 [21AP]
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: ABA, S9072 [27JY]
———Daniel J. Dell'Orto, Dept. of Defense, S9218 [28JY], S9395 [29JY]
———Jeffrey K. Reh, Beretta U.S.A. Corp., S8918 [26JY], S9093, S9113 [27JY]
———Lloyd Cutler, Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering (law firm), S9243 [28JY]
———Michael F. Golden, Smith & Wesson Corp., S9099 [27JY]
———Robert D. Evans, ABA, S9224 [28JY], H9001 [20OC]
———several active and retired law enforcement officers, S9071 [27JY]
———several active and retired law enforcement officers and organizations, H8995 [20OC]
———several law professors, S9228-S9230 [28JY], S9392 [29JY], H9004 [20OC]
———several organizations, H9002-H9004 [20OC]
———Stephen Higgins and Rex Davis, H9002 [20OC]
REAL ID Act: Grover G. Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform (organization), H470 [9FE]
———Representative Barton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H454 [9FE]
———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H454 [9FE]
Reform rules governing venue in bankruptcy cases to combat forum shopping by corporate debtors: Berry D. Spears, S1128 [8FE]
———Commercial Law League of America, S1127 [8FE]
———Corinne Cooper, S1128 [8FE]
———Elizabeth Warren, S1127 [8FE]
———Greg Abbott, Texas Attorney General, S1126 [8FE]
———Jay L. Westbrook and Benno C. Schmidt, S1128 [8FE]
———L.E. Creel III, S1128 [8FE]
———Lynn M. LoPucki, S1128 [8FE]
———Robin Schausell, National Association of Credit Management, S1129 [8FE]
———Russell L. Munsch, S1129 [8FE]
———Scott Harshbarger, S1127 [8FE]
———Travis B. Plunkett, Consumer Federation of America, S1909 [2MR]
———William Greendyke, S1129 [8FE]
———several State attorneys general, S1903 [2MR]
Regulation of access to hunting and fishing for residents and nonresidents: Terry Crawforth, International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, E203 [9FE]
Reopening of Canadian border relative to Dept. of Agriculture ruling on risk zones for introduction of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease): several Senators, S1967 [3MR]
Repeal certain highway stormwater discharge mitigation program requirements, S4457 [28AP]
———Arthur G. Baggett, Jr., Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators, S4456, S4471 [28AP]
———Chad Berginnis, Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc., S4457 [28AP]
———Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, S4458 [28AP]
———Diane VanDe Hei, Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, S4471 [28AP]
———Gerry Connolly, Virginia Association of Counties, S4472 [28AP]
———Jeffrey D. Shoaf, Associated General Contractors of America, S4454 [28AP]
———John Horsley, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, S4455 [28AP]
———Ken Kirk, Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies, S4457, S4471 [28AP]
———Mark R. Warner, Governor of Virginia, S4472 [28AP]
———R. Steven Brown, Environmental Council of the States, S4456 [28AP]
———several environmental organizations, S4458 [28AP]
———Steve Moyer, Trout Unlimited (organization), S4457, S4471 [28AP]
———T. Peter Ruane, American Road & Transportation Builders Association, S4454 [28AP]
———Tim Williams, Water Environment Federation, S4457 [28AP]
———Tom Cochran, U.S. Conference of Mayors, S4456, S4471 [28AP]
———Transportation Construction Coalition, S4455 [28AP]
Require manufacturers of dietary supplements to submit reports on certain serious adverse events before allowing sale on military installations: Bruce Silverglade and Ilene R. Heller, Center for Science in the Public Interest, S8637 [21JY]
———Debbie Riggins, S8636 [21JY]
———Janell Mayo Duncan, Consumers Union, S8637 [21JY]
———Kevin S. Riggins, S8636 [21JY]
———Michelle Skinlo, S8636 [21JY]
———Philip Shettle, American Osteopathic Association, S8637 [21JY]
Review studies on human testing of pesticides before issuing EPA final rule: Joseph M. Conlon, American Mosquito Control Association, S7557 [29JN]
Siting, construction, expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas import terminals: Pat Wood III, FERC, S6982, S6983 [22JN]
———Raymond C. Scheppach, National Governors Association, S6982 [22JN]
———Senator Feinstein, S6983 [22JN]
———several Governors, S6981 [22JN]
State enactment of anti-corruption laws restricting political contributions intended to influence awarding of public contracts: Craig Holman, Public Citizen (organization), S4909 [11MY]
———Meredith McGehee and Paul S. Ryan, Campaign Legal Center, S4908 [11MY]
———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S4914 [11MY]
———Suzanne Novak, Brennan Center for Justice, New York University School of Law, S4908 [11MY]
———T. Peter Ruane, American Road & Transportation Builders Association, S4914 [11MY]
———Transportation Construction Coalition, S4914 [11MY]
State safety belt incentive grant eligibility: Jeffrey W. Runge, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, S5043 [12MY]
Superfund program oversight: Stephanie N. Daigle, EPA, S13774 [16DE]
U.S. Boxing Commission Act: Representative Barton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H10350 [16NO]
———Representative Boehner, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H10350 [16NO]
U.S. Grain Standards Act reauthorization: Mike Johanns, Sec. of Agriculture, S10583 [28SE], H8417 [28SE]
United Airlines, Inc., pension plan termination: Carolyn A. Rosenberg, H4282 [8JN]
———James P. Lattimer, H4285 [8JN]
———Leola Robinson, H4285 [8JN]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement: 9/11 Families for a Secure America (organization), S13644 [15DE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act delayed-notice search warrants provisions: William E. Moschella, Dept. of Justice, S8225, S8227, S8228 [13JY]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement: Senator Levin, S13715 [16DE]
———Senator Specter, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13441, S13442 [12DE]
———several Senators, S13440 [12DE], S13622 [15DE]
World Intellectual Property Day: Zach Horowitz, Universal Music Group, S4347 [26AP]
Lists
Abuses of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) Democratic staff, H6224 [21JY]
Amendments made in order to bankruptcy bills—105th-109th Congress, H1979 [14AP]
Amendments to S. 256, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, submitted to the Committee on Rules (House) and denied consideration by the rule, H1976 [14AP]
Blue Dog Coalition reform plan for restoring Federal budget procedures, impose spending safeguards, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, and account for accurate Government agency costs, H1500 [15MR]
Communities that have filed methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) lawsuits against oil companies, H2425 [21AP]
Cosponsors of S. 397, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, S9061 [27JY]
Court decisions that support the militia interpretation of the second amendment to the Constitution on the right to keep and bear arms, H9009 [20OC]
House Members who voted to protect oil companies from methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) litigation who also represent communities with methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in drinking water, H2426 [21AP]
Illustrated cases of women and their children exploited and abused through the international marriage broker industry, S13752 [16DE]
Michigan organizations opposing H.R. 800, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, S4930 [11MY]
Organizations supporting Dodd amendment to S. 256, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, to protect assets necessary for the financial support of children, S2310 [9MR]
Organizations supporting H.R. 420, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act, H9284-H9286 [27OC]
Organizations supporting the Bond amendment to H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, on repealing certain highway stormwater discharge mitigation program requirements, S4454 [28AP]
Profiles of Cuban-Americans harmed by new family travel restrictions on Cuba, H5493 [30JN]
States with methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) found in tap water, H2425 [21AP]
Memorandums
Digital Television Transition Date: Several First Responders Organizations, S12198 [2NO]
Occupational Safety and Health Small Business Day in Court Act: Howard M. Radzely, Dept. of Labor, H5682 [12JY]
Waiver of Laws for Improvement of Barriers at Borders: Stephen R. Vina and Todd Tatelman, Congressional Research Service, H556 [10FE]
Messages
Guidelines and Requirements in Support of the Information Sharing Environment: President Bush, S13780 [16DE], H12031 [16DE]
Motions
Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 256), H2074 [14AP]
Davis-Bacon Act: termination of Presidential national emergency relative to application of wage requirements to Federal contracts in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina (H.J. Res. 69), H9811 [7NO]
EPA: disapprove rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions (S.J. Res. 20), S9921 [12SE]
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: improve attorney accountability (H.R. 420), H9327 [27OC]
Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), S9230 [28JY]
House Rules: violations by the majority party relative to oversight hearings on Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization (H. Res. 324), H4649 [16JN]
Housing: reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (H.R. 1461), H9192 [26OC]
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), H564 [10FE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), H6306 [21JY], H10084 [9NO]
———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), conference report, H11542 [14DE]
Notices
Congressional Office of Compliance: adoption of regulations relative to overtime pay eligibility regulations, S2343-S2380 [9MR], H1225-H1262 [9MR]
Petitions and memorials
U.S. Conference of Mayors: Terrorist Apprehension and Record Retention (TARR) Act, S12604 [9NO]
Press releases
Harvard Study Shows Legislation a Danger to Millions Bankrupted by Medical Bills: Physicians for a National Health Program (organization), S1840 [1MR]
MPAA Chief Praises World Intellectual Property Day Resolution: Motion Picture Association of America, S4347 [26AP]
Publishers Applaud Senate Resolution on Safeguarding Intellectual Property Worldwide: Association of American Publishers, S4346 [26AP]
Proposals
House Rules violations by the majority party relative to oversight hearings on Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization, H4414 [14JN]
Regulations
Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): furniture, accessories, and special allowances policy for Senate Office Buildings, S2235 [8MR]
———public transportation subsidy, S2237 [8MR]
———Senate health and fitness facility by the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, S2237 [8MR]
———travel and transportation expenses, S2234 [8MR]
Remarks in House
Advertising: prohibit as indecent the broadcasting of any advertisement for a medication for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (H.R. 1420), E498 [17MR]
Agriculture: economic impact of Federal regulations on U.S. rice industry, H2724-H2727 [28AP], E841 [3MY]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: prohibit promulgation of regulations without consideration of their effect on the competitiveness of U.S. businesses, H4268 [8JN]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (H. Res. 378), H6434, H6551 [26JY], E1607, E1609, E1610, E1612, E1614, E1621, E1622, E1625, E1627, E1628 [27JY], E1707, E1708, E1709, E1710, E1714, E1738 [29JY]
Appropriations: establish reporting requirements for funds made available for military operations or reconstruction efforts in Iraq or Afghanistan (H.R. 871), H611 [15FE]
Armed Forces: clarify requirements relative to predeployment and postdeployment medical exams of certain members, H4022 [25MY]
Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices, H3086 [10MY]
Aviation: enhance competition in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, area, H3407 [17MY], H4901 [22JN]
Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 256), H1606 [16MR], H1856 [12AP], H1946 [13AP], H1993, H2062-H2077, H2084, H2086 [14AP], H2631 [27AP], E623 [12AP], E677 [18AP], E699, E704 [19AP], E737 [22AP], E754 [25AP], E838 [2MY]
———amend laws (S. 256), consideration (H. Res. 211), H1974 [14AP]
———establish a Federal homestead exemption for debtors whose financial situations were caused by serious medical problems, H2059 [14AP]
———exempt from means testing certain National Guard and Reserve members, H2074, H2075 [14AP]
———exempt from means testing debtors whose financial situations were caused by identity theft, H1978, H1990 [14AP]
———exempt from means testing debtors whose financial situations were caused by serious medical problems, H2055, H2059 [14AP]
———exempt from means testing income from any job in which the debtor is no longer employed and income from any employment in which he can no longer engage due to medical disability, H1979, H1980 [14AP]
———exempt means testing, disallow claims on certain high-cost loans, and establish Federal homestead and personal property exemptions for servicemen, veterans, and spouses of those who die in military service, H2059, H2060 [14AP]
———increase payments of wages and benefits to employees and require payment to retirees for lost health benefits by companies filing for bankruptcy, H2065 [14AP]
———limit exemption for asset protection trusts (H.R. 1278), H1407 [14MR]
———prevent creditors from employing involuntary bankruptcy actions relative to certain liability claims, E677 [18AP]
———protect assets necessary for the financial support of children, H1981, H1982 [14AP]
———protect employees and retirees from corporate practices that deprive them of earnings and retirement savings when businesses file for bankruptcy, H4160, H4162 [7JN], H4277-H4285 [8JN], H4564 [16JN], H6207 [21JY], H8134 [20SE], H9350 [27OC]
———protect victims of domestic violence by granting relief from summary eviction from their homes, H2060 [14AP]
———reform homestead exemptions protecting homes from bankruptcy filings, H2059 [14AP]
———waive credit counseling fees of servicemembers returning from a combat area, H2060 [14AP]
Budget: reform Federal budget procedures, impose spending safeguards, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, and account for accurate Government agency costs, H393, H395, H397 [8FE], H679 [16FE], H722, H777-H784 [17FE], H1425, H1427, H1500 [15MR], H1513 [16MR], H1668, H1669, H1676 [17MR], H9547 [2NO], H12162-H12165 [17DE]
———reform Federal budget procedures, impose spending safeguards, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, and account for accurate Government agency costs (H.R. 2290), H5370 [29JN]
Bush, President: evaluation of economic policies, H9477 [2NO], H9967 [8NO], H11040 [6DE], H11204 [7DE]
Business and industry: effect, H4146 [7JN]
———prevent excessive concentration of ownership of media outlets, E771 [26AP]
———repeal Federal laws that hold corporate chief executive officers criminally liable for the content and quality of their companies' financial report in certain cases (H.R. 1657), E657 [15AP]
Cape Lookout National Seashore: adjust number of free roaming horses permitted (H.R. 126), H1375 [14MR]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: extend compliance threshold used to determine eligibility of hospitals for designation as an inpatient rehabilitation facility (H.R. 3373), E1563 [21JY]
Children and youth: improve foster care court capacity through grants, loan forgiveness, and performance measurement (H.R. 3758), H8326 [22SE]
Civil liberties: regulate information brokers and protect individual rights with respect to personally identifiable information (H.R. 1080), E368 [3MR]
Coast Guard: tribute to response to Hurricane Katrina and provide temporary relief to certain persons affected by such hurricane relative to certain laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 4508), H11567-H11569 [14DE], E2556 [15DE]
Colleges and universities: discontinue practice of allowing illegal immigrants to pay in-State tuition, H5779 [13JY]
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area: prohibit Indian gambling casino on non-reservation Indian lands, H3631, H3632 [19MY]
Congress: relationship with special interest groups, H4861 [21JN], H6438 [26JY]
Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (H.R. 722), E192 [9FE]
Corporations: regulate excessive compensation of corporate officials, E1490 [14JY]
Courts: clarify plantiff's pleading requirements relative to lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutes and regulations, H8931 [19OC]
———permit civil actions alleging that products claiming to assist in weight loss caused heart disease or other complications, H8935, H8936 [19OC]
———preserve State jurisdiction over lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products, H8929, H8934, H8935 [19OC]
———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), H8923, H8925-H8940, H8963 [19OC], E2138 [20OC]
———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), consideration (H. Res. 494), H8885-H8888 [18OC]
———prevent frivolous lawsuits and reform class action lawsuit procedures, H184 [25JA], H2544, H2545 [26AP]
———prohibit civil lawsuits by a food manufacturer, seller, or trade association against an individual, H8931-H8933 [19OC]
———provide protections of habeas corpus for certain incapacitated individuals whose life is in jeopardy (H.R. 1151), H993 [8MR], H1205 [9MR], H1270 [10MR], H1731 [20MR]
———remove to Federal court certain State cases involving the rights of incapacitated persons (H.R. 1332), H1599-H1604, H1606 [16MR], H1625 [17MR], H1722, H1727, H1734 [20MR], E512 [17MR]
———repeal mandatory minimum penalties and the death penalty for unintentional acts relative to violent crimes against children, H7905, H7906 [14SE]
———repeal mandatory minimum sentencing for sex offenders who cross State lines and fail to register, H7901-H7903 [14SE]
———require timely notification to the issuing judge of any changes in the location of roving wiretaps, H6252-H6254 [21JY]
CPSC: issue a rule to prevent injuries to users of vending machines (H.R. 2898), H4556 [15JN]
———issue safety standards for lead-containing dishware (H.R. 4154), E2184 [27OC]
———issue standards addressing open flame ignition of consumer products containing polyurethane (H.R. 943), E298 [18FE]
———restore jurisdiction over fixed site amusement park rides (H.R. 2500), E1042 [20MY]
Credit: impose restrictions on high-cost mortgages, revise fees and charges on certain loans, prohibit unfair or deceptive practices by mortgage brokers and creditors, and provide counseling about predatory lenders (H.R. 1182), H2110 [19AP]
———improve ratings quality through competition, transparency, and accountability in the credit rating agency industry (H.R. 2990), H5255 [28JN]
———require underage consumers to demonstrate ability to pay, complete a certified counseling credit course, or submit a cosigned application prior to extension of credit, H2060 [14AP]
Credit cards: prevent issuers from taking advantage of traditional college students and protect parents of such students (H.R. 1208), E397 [9MR]
———prohibit issuers from increasing a consumers interest rate based on credit information unrelated to transactions with the consumer, H5277-H5279 [28JN], H5487, H5488 [30JN]
———prohibit issuers from increasing interest rates of consumers which incur medical expenses and have difficulty repaying in a timely manner, H1975 [14AP]
Crime: eliminate statute of limitations for prosecution of felony sex offenses, child kidnapping, and human trafficking violations and increase penalties for failure to report child abuse, H7910 [14SE]
———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, H9699 [7NO]
Cuba: lift travel restrictions, H2626 [27AP], H4515 [15JN], H4991 [23JN], H5262, H5280 [28JN], H5489-H5494 [30JN]
———prohibit funding to enforce certain restrictions on the sending of gift parcels, H4493, H4516-H4518 [15JN]
———prohibit funding to modify travel restrictions relative to religious activities, H5494, H5495 [30JN]
———prohibit use of funds to implement certain regulations that restrict travel to Cuba for educational activities, H5495-H5497 [30JN]
———regulations relative to shipment of agricultural commodities or products from the U.S., E33 [6JA]
———temporarily suspend restrictions on remittances, gifts, and family travel to allow Cuban Americans to assist relatives in the aftermath of Hurricane Dennis (H. Con. Res. 206), E1571 [21JY]
Dallas, TX: eliminate certain restrictions on air transportation to and from Love Field (H.R. 2646), H4409 [14JN]
Davis-Bacon Act: reinstate application of the wage requirements to Federal contracts in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, H8130 [20SE], H9031, H9033 [20OC], E2083 [7OC]
———reinstate application of the wage requirements to Federal contracts in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3763), H8156, H8157 [20SE], E1845 [14SE]
———repeal Presidential authority to suspend wage requirements during national emergencies and reinstate application of the wage requirements to Federal contracts in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, H8217 [21SE]
———waiver of prevailing wage requirements for relief effort contracts in States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H7847-H7849 [13SE], H8067, H8083 [15SE], H8900, H8901 [18OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish an electronic nationwide livestock identification system, H4258, H4259 [8JN]
———establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (H.R. 3160), E1427 [1JY]
———organic food standards, H9392, H9393 [28OC]
Dept. of Defense: building security standards, H4093, H4094 [26MY]
———establish procedures for consideration of applications for award of the Purple Heart to certain POW (H.R. 2369), E983 [16MY]
———improve congressional oversight of programs to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse, H223 [26JA]
———investigation of Defense Logistics Agency Prime Vendor purchasing program, H9608 [3NO], H10112 [9NO]
———preclude procurements from companies benefiting from illegal foreign subsidies, H12203 [18DE]
———prevent fraud, waste, and abuse, H3243 [12MY]
———require accountability for personnel performing private security functions under Federal contracts, H3922 [25MY]
Dept. of Education: provide authority to waive reallocation rules in Campus-Based Aid programs and extend reallocation deadline for institutions of higher education affected by a natural disaster (H.R. 3863), H8362-H8365 [27SE]
———require States providing in-State tuition discounts to illegal aliens to provide such discounts to out-of-State students, H5158 [24JN]
Dept. of Energy: financial accountability of contractors at nuclear facilities, H2431 [21AP]
———prohibit establishment of refinery revitalization zones, H2373, H2374 [20AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a pilot program to evaluate the use of automated systems for the immediate prescreening of passengers on flights in foreign air transportation, H11856 [15DE]
———establish a program for use of advanced technology and communication to meet homeland security needs along borders, H546-H548 [10FE]
———grant funding to assist States in conforming with minimum drivers license standards, H3399, H3400 [17MY]
———issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (H.R. 2780), H4565 [16JN]
———prohibit promulgation of regulations without consideration of their effect on the competitiveness of U.S. businesses, H3397, H3398 [17MY]
———provide information on immigrants who are in violation of certain immigration laws to the National Crime Information Center, H3152, H3153 [11MY]
———require entry of convictions for using a false driver's license to board an airplane into the aviation screening database, H544-H546 [10FE]
———suspend nonessential visas to allow reorganization of immigration and naturalization functions and ensure sufficient monitoring and deterrence to maintain border integrity (H.R. 1912), E785 [27AP]
———use of delivery bonds to assure illegal aliens attend Federal deportation proceedings, H541-H544 [10FE]
Dept. of HUD: prohibit funding for mortgage insurance for mortgages or loans made by a lender engaging in predatory lending, H5526, H5527 [30JN]
———require all recipients of Homeless Assistance Act funds to protect personally identifying information of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (H.R. 2695), H4194 [8JN], E1114 [26MY]
Dept. of Justice: authorize export of certain narcotic drugs and nonnarcotic controlled substances to a country for subsequent export from that country to another country, if certain conditions are met (S. 1395), H6671-H6673 [27JY]
———prohibit funding to prevent implementation of State laws relative to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, H4519-H4524 [15JN], E1312 [22JN]
———require report by Federal agencies on regulations and procedures relating to eminent domain, H9599 [3NO]
Dept. of Labor: revise regulations concerning the recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses, H5666, H5686 [12JY]
———waiver of affirmative action program requirements for new Federal contracts in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, H9031, H9034 [20OC]
Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program, H11941, H11942 [16DE]
———eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 1219), E414 [10MR]
———permit eligibility in certain circumstances for an officer or employee of a foreign government to receive a reward under the Dept. of State Rewards Program (H.R. 2329), H12183, H12184 [18DE], E963 [13MY], E2615 [19DE]
———require a passport for all travel into and out of the U.S., H11225 [8DE]
———require a passport for all travel into and out of the U.S. and persuade countries to issue machine-readable passports that comply with a uniform document identity standard (H.R. 4120), H9039 [20OC], H9421 [28OC]
Dept. of Transportation: compliance with certain environmental regulations in transportation projects, H1049, H1054 [9MR]
———Conserve by Bicycling Program funding, H1424 [15MR]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: consider effect of certain regulatory requirements on competitiveness of U.S. business, H4110 [26MY]
Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: prohibit funding to implement revisions to OMB rules relative to competitive sourcing for Federal contracts, H5529-H5531 [30JN]
———prohibit promulgation of regulations without consideration of effect on competitiveness of U.S. businesses, H5522 [30JN]
Disasters: require Federal, State, and local agencies to comply with public health, environmental, and environmental justice laws and regulations (H. Res. 477), E2000 [29SE]
District of Columbia: prohibit funding to enforce individuals with disabilities parking law, H5533, H5534 [30JN]
———prohibit implementation of District of Columbia law prohibiting the shipment of certain hazardous materials near the Capitol building to reduce the risk of terrorist attacks, E1089 [25MY]
———prohibit implementation of District of Columbia law prohibiting the shipment of certain hazardous materials near the Capitol building to reduce the risk of terrorist attacks (H.R. 2057), E1045 [20MY]
Drugs: eliminate safe-harbor exception for certain packaged pseudoephedrine products used in manufacturing methamphetamine (H.R. 1446), H2784 [3MY], H3681 [19MY]
———establish certain restrictions on drugs containing isotretinoin, including the drug marketed as Accutane, H2950 [4MY], H4477 [14JN]
———establish electronic systems in each State for practitioner monitoring of the dispensing of certain controlled substances (H.R. 1132), H6681-H6686 [27JY], E691 [19AP], E1811 [8SE], E1989 [29SE]
———transfer ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine to schedule V of the schedules of controlled substances (H.R. 3955), H10135 [9NO]
Ecology and environment: enforce certain enviromental laws, expand the definition of environmental justice, and direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice Office (H.R. 1648), E652 [14AP]
———enforce certain environmental laws, expand the definition of environmental justice, and direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice Office, H2429-H2431 [21AP]
Economy: importance of job creation, H5746 [13JY]
———national objectives priority assignments, H4300 [9JN], H5709 [12JY], H5938 [18JY], H7797-H7801 [8SE]
———require the annual poverty estimate and the National Assessment of Educational Progress be subject to certain guidance on the release of information to the public (H.R. 770), E217 [10FE]
Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, H4988, H4989, H4990, H4991 [23JN], E1354 [24JN], E1373 [28JN]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide States that meet certain requirements with waivers of the adequate yearly progress provisions (H.R. 1821), E767 [26AP]
Endangered Species Act: clarify intended use of recovery plans as discretionary guidance documents, E2076 [7OC]
———imposing of potential Federal regualtory requirements, withholding of permits and licenses, or requiring special stipulations on Federal leases relative to not yet listed species, H8546 [29SE]
Energy and water development: consider effect of certain regulatory requirements on competitiveness of U.S. business, H3874 [24MY]
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 (H.R. 997), E355 [3MR]
EPA: improve Leaking Underground Storage Tank program, H2197 [20AP], H6964-H6966 [28JY], E1781 [7SE]
———require audits to verify use of science in promulgation of new regulations, H3669 [19MY]
———revise fuel economy test procedures and provide consumers with more accurate information about fuel economy, H2343-H2347 [20AP]
Executive departments: prohibit funding in contravention of requirements for frank and complete answers in communications and testimony before Congress, H5516-H5522 [30JN]
Executive Office of the President: modify authority of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board relative to terrorism protection, H6218 [21JY]
Eximbank: clarify criteria for approving loan applications, H5284 [28JN]
FAA: enhance safety of commercial human space flight industry (H.R. 656), E181 [8FE]
Fair Labor Standards Act: reform child labor provisions (H.R. 2870), E1215 [14JN]
Families and domestic relations: regulate international marriage broker activity in the U.S. and provide certain protections for individuals who utilize the services of international marriage brokers, H8425 [28SE]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, routine medical needs, and assistance to elderly relatives (H.R. 476), E120 [1FE]
———allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (H.R. 475), E120 [1FE]
———allow leave to employees whose spouse, child, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation (H.R. 1667), E665 [15AP]
FBI: ensure that recipients of national security letters may not be penalized for violating non-disclosure orders relative to mental competance, undue stress, threat of bodily harm, or discharge from employment, H6260-H6262 [21JY]
———improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, H8377 [27SE]
———improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (H.R. 1415), H4161 [7JN], H4860 [21JN], H5220 [27JN], H5934 [18JY], H8129 [20SE], H8821 [17OC], H9072 [25OC], H9609 [3NO], H9994 [8NO], H11073 [6DE], E1835 [13SE], E2470 [7DE]
———notify counterterrorism officials of National Instant Criminal Background Check System information on firearm transactions involving known or suspected terrorists and maintain records of such transactions (H.R. 1225), E413 [10MR]
———prohibit funding to issue national security letters to obtain health insurance records, H4543-H4546 [15JN]
———require court rulings to be immediately entered into the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, H10055 [9NO]
FCC: conduct proceeding on unlicensed operation of wireless broadband devices in vacant broadcast bands, E2447 [6DE]
———conduct proceeding on unlicensed operaton of wireless broadband devices in vacant broadcast bands, H10630 [17NO]
———ensure regular updates to the Industry Guidance Regarding Broadcast Decency document, H660 [16FE]
———increase participation by small businesses in spectrum auctions (H.R. 1661), E662 [15AP]
———reinstate rules for the description of video programming (H.R. 951), E285 [18FE]
FDA: drug and medical device approval process, H815 [1MR]
———ensure autonomy and eliminate conflicts-of-interest relative to drug company fees and advisory panels, H4245-H4247 [8JN]
———improve postmarket drug safety, H4206, H4219, H4221, H4242, H4244 [8JN]
———promote competition and drug safety through increased research, E903 [5MY]
———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug, H6209 [21JY]
———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (H.R. 1079), H1332 [10MR], E357 [3MR]
Federal contracts: prohibit funding to pay contractors not in compliance with certain Small Business Act subcontracting regulations, H5529 [30JN]
Federal Credit Union Act: clarify definition of net worth under certain circumstances for purposes of corrective action authority of the National Credit Union Administration Board (H.R. 1042), H4368-H4371 [13JN], E367 [3MR]
Federal Election Campaign Act: exclude communications over the Internet from the definition of public communication (H.R. 1606), H9478-H9484 [2NO]
Federal employees: limit attendance at foreign conferences, H3671 [19MY], H5343 [28JN]
———require that employees with severe disabilities will not lose employment due to position conversion to a contractor (H.R. 1480), E548 [5AP]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to dietary supplements (H.R. 3156), E1441 [1JY]
———enhance criminal penalties for certain violations involving concealment of evidence of a serious adverse drug experience (H.R. 870), E252 [16FE]
———establish recall authority for drugs and increase criminal penalties for sale or trade of knowingly adulterated or misbranded prescription drugs (H.R. 2345), E950 [12MY]
———regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (S. 172), H9196-H9198 [26OC]
Federal Housing Finance Agency: require housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises to disclose charitable contributions, H9115 [26OC]
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: allow claims against profiteering and fraud relative to relief or reconstruction efforts provided in response to a Presidentially-declared major disaster or emergency, H9325, H9327, H9328 [27OC]
———improve attorney accountability (H.R. 420), H633, H635 [16FE], H9109 [26OC], H9312-H9329 [27OC], E2212 [28OC]
———improve attorney accountability (H.R. 420), consideration (H. Res. 508), H9282-H9289 [27OC]
Federal Transit Administration: impact of OMB accounting rules on treatment of split-funded programs, H5382 [29JN]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: affirm that a permit is not required in certain circumstances (H.R. 1749), E742 [22AP]
FERC: hydroelectric projects licensing reform, H6963 [28JY]
FHA: remove limitation on the number of reverse mortgages that may be insured (H.R. 2892), H5082 [23JN], H11586-H11588 [14DE], E2636 [22DE]
Financial institutions: clarify applicability of State law to national banks and Federal savings associations (H.R. 3426), E1625 [27JY]
———ease credit union regulatory burdens, advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, and modernize credit union net worth standards (H.R. 2317), E957 [13MY]
———facilitate recovery from Hurricane Katrina by providing greater flexibility for, and temporary waivers of certain rules and fees imposed on depository institutions and Federal regulatory agencies (H.R. 3945), H9123-H9125, H9196 [26OC]
Firearms: exempt cases against dealers having a history of lost or stolen guns causing death or injury from prohibition on lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers, H8993, H8994, H8996 [20OC]
———exempt cases against dealers selling to persons appearing on Federal terrorist watch list and violent gang list from prohibition on lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers, H8999 [20OC]
———exempt cases involving child victims from prohibition on lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers, H8996 [20OC]
———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 800), H590 [15FE], H1951 [13AP], H6409 [25JY]
———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), H8821 [17OC], H8923 [19OC], H8990-H9011 [20OC], E2155 [24OC], E2162, E2164, E2171 [25OC], E2183 [27OC], E2216 [28OC]
———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), consideration (H. Res. 493), H8881-H8885 [18OC]
———prohibit purchase by individuals on the Transportation Security Administration No Fly List, H1870 [12AP], H2128 [19AP], H5616 [11JY]
———prohibit transfer or sale of assault weapons, H8129 [20SE], E1835 [13SE]
———prohibit use of funds to export .50 caliber sniper rifles to nongovernmental entities, H4592, H4593 [16JN], E1282 [20JN]
———provide penalties for those who sell .50 caliber sniper weapons to known terrorists, H6294 [21JY]
———regulate sale and possession of armor piercing ammunition, H8997 [20OC]
Floods: streamline certain regulations to allow local officials to make critical repairs and improvements to levee systems, H8579 [29SE]
Foreign trade: prohibit entry or negotiations to enter into any bilateral or regional trade agreement for two years (H.R. 4407), H11176 [7DE]
———provide relief from certain practices by other countries (H.R. 3306), H6445 [26JY], H6853, H6854 [27JY]
———require President to take necessary steps to create a more balanced trade relationship with countries with whom the trade deficit exceeds a certain amount for three consecutive years (H.R. 4405), H11872 [15DE]
FTC: investigate and assess penalties for price gouging with respect to oil and gas products, H8222 [21SE], H8379 [27SE], H8762, H8765, H8769-H8775, H8784, H8790 [7OC]
Government: accountability of Federal agencies for violations of antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws, H6518 [26JY]
———extend and strengthen procedures to maintain fiscal accountability and responsibility, H4162 [7JN]
———improve congressional oversight of programs to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse, H8835 [17OC]
———require more rigorous requirements relative to ethics and lobbying, H11114 [7DE]
———require more rigorous requirements relative to ethics and lobbying (H.R. 2412), H4988 [23JN], H5366 [29JN], H5718 [12JY]
Great Lakes: prohibit oil and gas drilling, H2154, H2208, H2363, H2364 [20AP]
Gross national product: impact of less regulation and lower taxes, H2781 [3MY]
GSA: establish Federal Acquisition Service and replace General Supply Fund and Information Technology Fund with the Acquisition Services Fund (H.R. 2066), H3718-H3722 [23MY], E1070 [24MY]
———eTravel Services funding, H5527, H5528 [30JN]
Gulf Coast States: encourage the adoption of comprehensive, modern, and uniform statewide building codes by Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama (H. Con. Res. 285), H9332 [27OC]
Haiti: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (H.R. 2592), E1084 [24MY]
Hazardous substances: reduce exposure of children, workers, and consumers to toxic chemical substances (H.R. 4308), E2337 [10NO]
Health: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO's (H.R. 3074), E1367 [27JN]
———ensure the continued commercial availability of respirators and establish rules governing product liability actions against manufacturers and sellers of respirators (H.R. 2357), H8953 [19OC]
———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors, H6999 [28JY]
———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (H.R. 3205), H6208 [21JY]
———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (S. 544), H6673-H6679 [27JY], H6997 [28JY]
———prevent Federal infringement on State or private programs funding embryonic stem cell research (H. Con. Res. 166), H3849 [24MY]
Health care facilities: ensure that private for-profit nursing homes affected by major disasters receive the same reimbursement as public nursing homes (H.R. 4002), E2033 [6OC]
Health care professionals: reform the medical malpractice system, H6861 [27JY], E1640 [27JY]
———reform the medical malpractice system (H.R. 2657), H6408 [25JY]
———uphold State licensing standards for persons practicing dentistry in the U.S., E2044 [6OC]
Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified paper record, improve provisional balloting, and impose additional requirements (H.R. 939), H6210 [21JY]
Higher Education Act: amend definition of independent student for purposes of need analysis to include older adopted students (H.R. 3252), E1472 [12JY]
House Rules: violations by the majority party relative to oversight hearings on Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization (H. Res. 324), H4565, H4566, H4567, H4644-H4650 [16JN]
Housing: eliminate the ability of certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises to borrow from the Treasury, H9184, H9185 [26OC]
———establish assistance for hurricane victims through affordable housing funding, H9118 [26OC]
———establish minimum risk-based capital standards for housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, H9179, H9180 [26OC]
———exclude faith-based organizations from requirement for organizations receiving certain affordable housing funding to designate such activities as their primary purpose, H9176-H9178, H9192, H9195 [26OC]
———exempt small public housing agencies from the requirement of preparing annual public housing agency plans (H.R. 3422), H11453-H11455 [13DE]
———include alternative credit scoring in Annual Housing Report Regarding Regulated Entities, H9188 [26OC]
———limit housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises control of assets and liabilities relative to systemic risk to the housing or capital markets, H9182-H9184 [26OC]
———make definition of ``rural'' for housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises consistent with definition contained in the Housing Act, H9179 [26OC]
———permit housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises to purchase personal property loans secured by manufactured housing, H9178 [26OC]
———prohibit faith-based and nonprofit groups from receiving certain affordable housing funding if they engage in voter registration or get-out-the-vote activities, H9111-H9123, H9127-H9134, H9136-H9140, H9176-H9178, H9192-H9195 [26OC], H9992 [8NO], E2197, E2198 [27OC], E2231 [1NO]
———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (H.R. 1461), H8922 [19OC], H8990, H9013, H9016 [20OC], H9126-H9196 [26OC], H9992 [8NO], E2197, E2198, E2202 [27OC], E2221 [28OC], E2231 [1NO], E2254 [3NO]
———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (H.R. 1461), amendment process, H9012 [20OC]
———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (H.R. 1461), consideration (H. Res. 509), H9110-H9123 [26OC]
———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (H.R. 1461), corrections in engrossment, H9196 [26OC]
———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (H.R. 1461), motion to recommit, H9192-H9195 [26OC]
———restore Presidential appointees to the boards of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and retain regulatory appointees and make certain modifications to the boards of Federal Home Loan Banks, H9189, H9190 [26OC]
Hurricanes: enforcement of occupational safety and health laws relative to recovery and cleanup efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, H10240-H10242 [16NO]
———provide for reconstruction, replacement, and improvement of infrastructure in the Gulf Coast States, E2515 [13DE]
Immigration: earned legalization program, H11802 [15DE]
———ease requirements for certain aliens seeking nonimmigrant status in order to enter the U.S. for a temporary stay due to certain family obligations (H.R. 900), E275 [18FE]
———enforce employment restrictions on unauthorized aliens through the use of improved Social Security cards and an Employment Eligibility Database, H11675 [15DE]
———enforce employment restrictions on unauthorized aliens through the use of improved Social Security cards and an Employment Eligibility Database (H.R. 98), H2747 [3MY], H2989 [5MY], H3445 [18MY], H9684 [4NO], E14 [4JA], E1061 [23MY]
———give priority in the issuance of immigrant visas to the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who are or were naturalized U.S. citizens (H.R. 901), E271 [17FE]
———penalties for distribution of fraudulent or illegal immigration documents, H11942, H11943 [16DE]
———permit certain Mexican children, and accompanying adults, to obtain a waiver of the documentation requirements otherwise required to enter the U.S. as a temporary visitor (H.R. 2367), E985 [16MY]
———provide certain undocumented workers with temporary work visas, H11672, H11674 [15DE]
———recapture unused employment-based immigrant visa numbers to facilitate improved health care for all persons in the U.S. (H.R. 139), E24 [4JA]
———reform, H6407 [25JY]
———reform laws, H2940 [4MY]
Insurance: reform the medical malpractice insurance business, limit frivolous lawsuits, and enhance patient access to medical care, H6110 [20JY], H7001, H7010, H7011 [28JY]
———reform the medical malpractice insurance business, limit frivolous lawsuits, and enhance patient access to medical care (H.R. 3359), E1540 [20JY]
Investments: improve the access of investors to regulatory records relative to securities brokers, dealers, and investment advisers (H.R. 1077), H1788-H1790 [6AP]
IRS: tax law enforcement efforts funding, H5387 [29JN]
Korea, Republic of: urge designation as a program country under the visa waiver program (H.R. 4304), H11340 [13DE], E2324 [10NO]
Law enforcement: ensure States do not issue driver's licenses or identification cards to sex offenders unless the offenders are in compliance with all registration requirements, H7899 [14SE]
Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act: reauthorize, and amend swine reporting provisions (H.R. 3408), H7875-H7877 [14SE]
Marine mammals: impact of dock-building, H8562 [29SE]
Medicare: protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (S. 351), E212 [10FE]
———provide extended and additional protection to beneficiaries enrolled in prescription drug benefit plans (H.R. 3861), H11511, H11512 [14DE], H12055 [17DE], E1932, E1940 [22SE]
Mexico: require powerplants that transmit electricity into the U.S. comply with U.S. air quality control requirements, H3869, H3870 [24MY]
Motor vehicles: allow State regulation of tow truck operations, H1193, H1194 [9MR]
———fraudulent use of off-road, untaxed diesel fuel, H1055 [9MR]
———increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, H2340-H2343 [20AP], H2445, H2446 [21AP]
———increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and encourage use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles, H8767, H8776 [7OC]
———require accurate fuel economy testing procedures (H.R. 1103), E354 [3MR]
———require combination 3-point safety belts on certain school buses (H.R. 2210), H3118 [11MY], E931 [11MY]
National Advisory Council on Medical Rehabilitation: establish (H.R. 3373), E1563 [21JY]
National security: allow recipients of national security letters to consult an attorney and to challenge such letters in court, H6258-H6260 [21JY]
———establish reasonable procedural protections for the use of national security letters, H6222, H6223, H6226, H6230, H6239 [21JY]
———improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers, H1429, H1430, H1433, H1434, H1447, H1450 [15MR], H1519, H1520, H1521, H1522, H1523 [16MR], H2985, H2988-H2994, H3009-H3014, H3017, H3018, H3020, H3025, H3034 [5MY], H3344, H3366 [17MY], E912 [9MY], E922 [10MY]
———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), H201 [26JA], H344 [2FE], H373, H405-H407 [8FE], H453-H471 [9FE], H526, H536-H566, H570 [10FE], H1787 [6AP], H5237 [27JN], H6407 [25JY], E225, E226 [14FE], E236, E243, E247 [15FE], E259 [16FE], E286, E305 [18FE]
———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), consideration (H. Res. 71), H437-H453 [9FE]
———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), consideration (H. Res. 75), H527-H536 [10FE]
———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), unanimous-consent request, H536 [10FE]
———protect food supply, E329 [2MR]
———require approval of certain judges for issuance of national security letters and require Attorney General to submit semiannual reports on national security letters (H.R. 4570), E2572 [17DE]
———restore civil liberties under the first amendment, the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and other law enforcement and privacy laws, E1313 [22JN]
———restore civil liberties under the first amendment, the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and other law enforcement and privacy laws (H.R. 1502), H11537 [14DE], E588 [7AP]
Native Americans: technical corrections to certain laws (H.R. 3351), H10317-H10319 [16NO], E2386 [17NO]
Natural gas: provide additional requirements for the siting, construction, or operation of liquefied natural gas import facilities, H2431-H2434 [21AP], E789 [27AP]
———require certain terms and conditions for the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas import terminals, H6954, H6959 [28JY], H8047-H8050 [15SE], E1905 [20SE]
News media: ensure that prepackaged news stories contain announcements that inform viewers that the information within was provided by the U.S. Government and prohibit payment to journalists for publicity or propaganda, H2915, H2916 [4MY]
Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 1591), E631 [13AP]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (H.R. 2004), H5696 [12JY]
———modify certain provisions relative to causing death in the workplace, H5696 [12JY]
———modify certain provisions relative to causing death in the workplace (H.R. 2005), E820, E823 [28AP]
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission: increase membership to improve efficiency (H.R. 740), H5683, H5686, H5705, H5706 [12JY], E1539, E1556 [20JY]
———increase membership to improve efficiency (H.R. 740), consideration (H. Res. 351), H5661-H5676 [12JY]
———provide for adjudicative flexibility relative to employer filing of notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by OSHA (H.R. 739), H5677-H5698, H5705, H5706 [12JY], E1539, E1556 [20JY]
———provide for adjudicative flexibility relative to employer filing of notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by OSHA (H.R. 739), append H.R. 740, 741, and 742 language, H5709 [12JY]
———provide for adjudicative flexibility relative to employer filing of notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by OSHA (H.R. 739), consideration (H. Res. 351), H5661-H5676 [12JY]
———provide for judicial deference to conclusions of law determined by the Commission relative to an issued order (H.R. 741), H5683, H5687, H5689-H5698, H5705, H5706 [12JY], E1539, E1556 [20JY]
———provide for judicial deference to conclusions of law determined by the Commission relative to an issued order (H.R. 741), consideration (H. Res. 351), H5661-H5676 [12JY]
OSHA: enforcement of respirator standards relative to workplace protection from tuberculosis, H5053, H5054, H5055 [23JN]
———expand voluntary compliance programs, H3242 [12MY]
———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), H5678, H5683, H5687, H5689-H5706 [12JY], E1539, E1556 [20JY]
———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), consideration (H. Res. 351), H5661-H5676 [12JY]
Outer Continental Shelf: terminate effect of laws prohibiting spending of appropriated funds to conduct oil and natural gas leasing and preleasing activities (H.R. 3811), H8802 [7OC], H8894 [18OC]
———terminate effect of laws prohibiting spending of appropriated funds to conduct oil and natural gas leasing and preleasing activities (H.R. 3918), H9097 [25OC], H10017-H10023 [8NO]
———terminate effect of laws prohibiting spending of appropriated funds to conduct oil and natural gas leasing and preleasing activities (H.R. 4318), H10194 [15NO]
Pakistan: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (H.R. 4073), H8854 [18OC], H9106 [26OC]
Paperwork: reform Federal paperwork and regulatory processes, H2588, H2589 [27AP]
Passports: identify weaknesses of identity documents required for issuance, establish standards for passport agents, and investigate illegal sales of passports and visas, H6118, H6119 [20JY]
———require machine-readable bar code passports to enter the U.S., H9054 [25OC]
Patent and Trademark Office: tribute to issuance of 500,000th design patent (H. Con. Res. 53), H2113, H2114 [19AP], E224 [10FE]
Patents: amend certain laws relative to procurement, enforcement, and validity of patents (H.R. 2795), E1160 [8JN]
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: protect employees and retirees from corporate practices that deprive them of earnings and retirement savings when businesses file for bankruptcy, H10013-H10017 [8NO], H11759 [15DE]
Pensions: make improvements in benefit accrual standards (H.R. 2831), H10196 [15NO]
———reform, H4903 [22JN], H11224 [8DE]
Petroleum: allow waiver of certain environmental regulations governing boutique fuels during refinery disruption, H8782 [7OC]
———maintain environmental and public health protections in efforts to provide reliable and affordable energy, H8770, H8772, H8777, H8787 [7OC]
———prohibit anticompetitive provisions in gasoline dealer franchise agreements that dictate the wholesale source of gasoline, H8772 [7OC]
———protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, H2174-H2178, H2184, H2191, H2195, H2206 [20AP], H2418-H2427 [21AP], H5369 [29JN], H5772-H5777 [13JY], H6939, H6954 [28JY], E818 [28AP], E1490 [14JY], E1505 [15JY]
Pharmaceuticals: health risks associated with non-FDA-approved inhaled compounded drugs in nebulizers, H2788 [3MY]
———importation of prescription drugs, H418 [9FE], H4220 [8JN], H4861 [21JN], H6654 [27JY]
———importation of prescription drugs (H.R. 328), H1945, H1947 [13AP], H3289 [16MY], H4373 [13JN], H9934 [7NO]
———provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (H.R. 578), E144 [2FE]
Political campaigns: clarify when organizations described in section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code must register as political committees, H2111 [19AP]
———clarify when organizations described in section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code must register as political committees (H.R. 513), E828 [28AP]
———require disclosure of certain information by persons conducting phone banks during campaigns for Federal office (H.R. 338), H201 [26JA], E68 [25JA]
———require disclosure of certain information by persons conducting phone banks during campaigns for Federal office (H.R. 491), E115 [1FE]
Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (H.R. 1006), E322 [1MR]
Power resources: clarify jurisdiction over energy markets and futures between FERC and CFTC, E1697 [29JY]
———increase penalties for violations of the Federal Power Act and authorize FERC to refund electricity overcharges, H2332-H2334 [20AP]
———increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline and require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles (H.R. 4573), E2586 [17DE]
———protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels during energy emergencies (H.R. 3936), H9611 [3NO]
Privacy: impose restrictions on information contained in any national identification database, H564, H565 [10FE]
———strengthen the authority of the Federal Government to protect individuals from certain acts and practices in the sale and purchase of Social Security numbers and Social Security account numbers (H.R. 1078), E368 [3MR]
Public housing: prohibit funding to implement requirements for residents to engage in community service and complete economic self-sufficiency programs, H5531, H5532 [30JN]
Public lands: provide consistent enforcement authority by Federal agencies for violations of regulations governing public lands and clarify purpose of fines collected for violations (H.R. 975), H11443, H11444 [13DE], E2536 [14DE]
Real estate: impose limitations on the taking of property by eminent domain for economic development (H.R. 4088), H9576 [3NO]
Republican Party: relationship with lobbyists, H1854 [12AP], H1974 [14AP], H3161, H3166 [11MY], H9933 [7NO]
Roads and highways: amend regulations relative to design-build contracting, H1304 [10MR]
———prohibit the sale to, and possession by, unauthorized users of traffic signal preemption transmitters, H1306 [10MR]
———use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles, E1752 [6SE]
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: enforcement of consumer protection provisions, H10939 [18NO]
San Diego County, CA: expedite construction of a security fence to reduce illegal immigration, H530, H532, H553-H557 [10FE], H3389, H3390 [17MY]
SBA: 7(a) guaranteed loan program funding, H4449-H4454 [14JN], H8975 [19OC], E1242 [15JN]
Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: prohibit promulgation of regulations without consideration of their effect on the competitiveness of U.S. businesses, H4512 [15JN]
SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (H.R. 913), H1349-H1352 [10MR], E289 [18FE]
Shipping industry: complete the codification of U.S. Code title relative to shipping (H.R. 1442), H10247-H10312 [16NO]
———complete the codification of U.S. Code title relative to shipping (H.R. 4319), E484 [17MR]
Ships and vessels: establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into U.S. waters (H.R. 1636), E649 [14AP]
———treat as a passenger vessel any vessel having berth or stateroom accommodations for more than 399 passengers and require that such a vessel be equipped with a voyage data recorder, H8051 [15SE]
Space policy: complete the codification of U.S. Code title relative to National and Commercial Space Programs (H.R. 3039), E1322 [23JN]
States: effects on rights, H10010 [8NO]
———regulation of access to hunting and fishing for residents and nonresidents (H.R. 731), E202 [9FE]
Taxation: allow a credit for qualified expenditures paid or incurred to replace certain wood stoves (H.R. 3928), E1975 [28SE]
———permit the deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals to be allowed in computing self-employment taxes (H.R. 727), E198 [9FE]
———rates, H5615 [11JY]
———reform laws, H4299 [9JN]
———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (H.R. 1956), H8393 [28SE], E833 [28AP]
———treat certain payments made in lieu of income taxes to the European Union as income taxes paid to a foreign country for foreign tax credit (H.R. 2307), E933 [11MY]
Telecommunications: clarify prohibition on junk fax transmissions (S. 714), H5262-H5265 [28JN]
———increase penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane material (H.R. 310), H653-H664 [16FE], E283 [18FE], E323 [1MR]
———increase penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane material (H.R. 310), amendment process, H568 [10FE]
———increase penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane material (H.R. 310), consideration (H. Res. 95), H635-H643 [16FE]
———promote deployment of competitive video services and eliminate redundant and unnecessary regulation (H.R. 3146), H6940 [28JY]
———require rate integration for wireless interstate toll charges (H.R. 4584), E2590 [17DE]
———shorten term of broadcast licenses and improve public access to broadcasters' public interests and programming information (H.R. 1665), E663 [15AP]
Television: move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur, H10628-H10630 [17NO]
Terrorism: clarify definition of domestic terrorism relative to asset forfeiture, H6262, H6263 [21JY]
Texas: condition receipt of direct or counter-cyclical payments to rice producers that agree to retain rice cropland in production for the next crop year (H.R. 3660), E1758 [6SE]
Time: extend duration of daylight savings time, H2197 [20AP], H6953 [28JY]
Tobacco products: combat illicit trafficking to eliminate financial support that traffickers provide to terrorist organizations, H6284 [21JY]
Toledo, OH: investigation to determine if criminal charges should be filed in work-related deaths of four iron workers, H5693-H5695 [12JY]
Transportation: permit States to enact anti-corruption laws restricting political contributions intended to influence awarding of public contracts, H1042 [9MR], H1273-H1276, H1305 [10MR], E446 [16MR]
Truth in Regulating Act: make permanent the pilot project for the report on rules (H.R. 1167), H4489 [15JN]
U.N.: Codex Alimentarius Commission recommendation on dietary supplements standards, E1455 [11JY]
U.N. Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment: prohibit funding in contravention of laws or regulations enacted to implement, H4583, H4584 [16JN], H4773, H4777 [20JN]
U.S. Boxing Commission: clarify self-funding mechanisms, H10353 [16NO]
———ensure that funding is derived from licensing fees on boxing industry participants, H10355 [16NO]
———establish guidelines for rating boxers that must be followed by organizations sanctioning boxing events, H10354 [16NO]
———establish (H.R. 1065), H10151 [10NO], H10345-H10356 [16NO]
———establish (H.R. 1065), consideration (H. Res. 553), H10339-H10342 [16NO]
———require copies of boxing contracts, establish minimum standards for medical services availability, encourage insurance and pension funds, and agree on minimum standards with foreign boxing entities, H10354 [16NO]
U.S. Code: technical corrections (H.R. 866), H10246, H10247 [16NO], E253 [16FE]
U.S. Grain Standards Act: reauthorize (S. 1752), H8416-H8418 [28SE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: include sunsets, H6306, H6307 [21JY]
———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), H5746 [13JY], H5969, H6081-H6087 [19JY], H6110, H6114 [20JY], H6210, H6221-H6269, H6273-H6309, H6315-H6323 [21JY], H6332, H6344 [22JY], H6434 [26JY], H10084 [9NO], H10360 [16NO], E1578, E1583, E1584, E1585 [22JY], E1594, E1600, E1601 [25JY], E1620, E1640, E1647 [27JY], E1713, E1719, E1732 [29JY], E1747 [2SE]
———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), amendment process, H5882 [14JY]
———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), conference report, H11337 [13DE], H11509, H11523-H11544 [14DE], H12056 [17DE], E2549, E2556 [15DE], E2572 [17DE], E2633, E2639 [22DE]
———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), consideration (H. Res. 369), H6210-H6220 [21JY], E1577 [22JY]
———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 595), H11515-H11523 [14DE]
———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), corrections in engrossment, H6309 [21JY]
———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), motion to instruct conferees, H10084-H10090, H10107 [9NO], E2325 [10NO]
———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), motion to recommit, H6306, H6307 [21JY]
Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (H.R. 2533), E1063 [23MY]
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: employee health care plan, H9247 [26OC]
Water: allow small public water systems to request exemption from national primary drinking water requirements for a naturally occurring contaminant (H.R. 1315), E452 [16MR]
———require a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate (H.R. 213), E23 [4JA]
Remarks in Senate
Agricultural Adjustment Act: exempt certain identified varieties of tomatoes from agricultural marketing orders (S. 531), S2084 [4MR]
Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock, S10221 [20SE]
———ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (S. 1779), S10596 [28SE]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: reform Federal budget procedures, impose spending safeguards, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, and account for accurate Government agency costs, S10278, S10279 [21SE]
AID: devise strategy to assist in reversing the decline of the Irrawaddy dolphin habitat, S2239 [8MR]
Air pollution: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector, S4461 [28AP]
———reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs (S. 131), S1498 [16FE], S4461 [28AP]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (S. Res. 207), S8767-S8772, S8803-S8805 [25JY], S8934, S8937 [26JY], S9441 [29JY]
———anniversary (S. Res. 207), unanimous-consent agreement, S8764 [22JY]
Anabolic Steroid Control Act: technical corrections (S. 893), S4162 [25AP]
Animals: add non-human primates to the definition of prohibited wildlife species (S. 1509), S9183 [27JY]
Antitrust policy: promote transparency and reduce anti-competitive practices in the radio and concert industries (S. 2058), S13367 [18NO]
Aquaculture: prohibit issuance of permits for marine aquaculture facilities until requirements for such permits are enacted into law (S. 796), S3666 [14AP]
Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (S. 263), S891 [2FE], S9035 [26JY]
Armed Forces: waive passport fees for a relative of a deceased member proceeding abroad to visit the grave or to attend a funeral or memorial service for such member (S. 1184), S6166 [7JN]
Assault weapons: extend ban on production of assault weapons, S1928 [2MR]
Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 256), S1725-S1783, S1785-S1788 [28FE], S1813-S1815, S1818-S1831, S1834-S1857 [1MR], S1892-S1915, S1918-S1927 [2MR], S1979-S1997 [3MR], S2053-S2056, S2069-S2078 [4MR], S2111, S2113-S2143 [7MR], S2199-S2230 [8MR], S2306-S2342 [9MR], S2406-S2408, S2415-S2417, S2420-S2422, S2424-S2428, S2459-S2474 [10MR], S2515-S2517 [11MR], S6010 [26MY]
———amend laws (S. 256), unanimous-consent agreement, S1889 [2MR], S2098 [4MR], S2229 [8MR]
———clarify treatment of debtors with serious medical conditons, servicemen called to active duty, and low income veterans, S1845-S1850, S1852-S1854 [1MR], S1907, S1913-S1915 [2MR]
———disallow claims against certain underage individuals, S2309, S2310, S2312 [9MR]
———discourage predatory mortgage lending practices, S1920-S1922 [2MR]
———establish a Federal homestead exemption for debtors whose financial situations were caused by serious medical problems, S1895-S1900, S1906, S1907, S1924 [2MR], S2324 [9MR]
———establish a Federal homestead floor exemption for senior citizens, S1829-S1831 [1MR], S1892-S1894 [2MR]
———exempt from means testing debtors who are disabled veterans whose indebtedness occurred primarily during a period of military service, S2427 [10MR]
———exempt from means testing debtors whose financial situations were caused by failure to receive alimony or child support, S2322 [9MR], S2416 [10MR]
———exempt from means testing debtors whose financial situations were caused by identity theft, S1918-S1920 [2MR], S1982 [3MR]
———exempt from means testing debtors whose financial situations were caused by serious medical problems, S1895-S1900, S1907, S1913, S1923 [2MR], S2203 [8MR], S2324 [9MR]
———exempt from means testing debtors whose income falls below the median income level, S2217-S2221 [8MR], S2307, S2311 [9MR]
———exempt from means testing economically distressed caregivers to ill or disabled family members, S1923, S1924, S1925 [2MR]
———exempt from means testing income from any job in which the debtor is no longer employed and income from any employment in which he can no longer engage due to medical disability, S2323 [9MR], S2416 [10MR]
———exempt means testing, disallow claims on certain high-cost loans, and establish Federal homestead and personal property exemptions for servicemen, veterans, and spouses of those who die in military service, S1823-S1828, S1841, S1844-S1850, S1852-S1854 [1MR], S1907, S1926 [2MR], S2203 [8MR]
———impact of laws on women and children, S2463-S2465 [10MR]
———impact of legislative changes on senior citizens, S1905 [2MR]
———impose nondischargeable sanctions on debtors who falsify schedules, enforce rules sanctioning attorney misconduct, and maintain existing laws regarding reaffirmation agreements, S2319 [9MR]
———increase accrual period for employee wage priority, S2307, S2311, S2312 [9MR]
———increase certain filing fees, S1985 [3MR]
———increase payments of wages and benefits to employees and require payment to retirees for lost health benefits by companies filing for bankruptcy, S1905, S1926 [2MR], S1994, S1995 [3MR]
———limit exemption for asset protection trusts, S1980, S1981, S1991-S1994 [3MR], S2138, S2139 [7MR], S2427 [10MR]
———modify definition of disinterested person in the bankruptcy code relative to conflict-of-interest standards, S2328-S2334, S2336, S2337 [9MR], S2424-S2426 [10MR]
———preserve existing protections for economically distressed caregivers to ill or disabled family members, S1908 [2MR]
———prevent unsecured creditors from attempting to collect accruing interest and additional fees from consumers entering into credit counseling consolidated payment plans, S2313 [9MR], S2417 [10MR]
———protect assets necessary for the financial support of children, S2223-S2227 [8MR], S2310, S2311, S2325 [9MR]
———protect employees and retirees from corporate practices that deprive them of earnings and retirement savings when businesses file for bankruptcy, S1986-S1991, S1995 [3MR], S5049-S5052 [12MY], S5205 [16MY], S9110, S9115 [27JY]
———protect victims of domestic violence by granting relief from summary eviction from rental housing, S2229 [8MR]
———reform homestead exemptions protecting homes from bankruptcy filings, S1821, S1822, S1831 [1MR], S2321, S2325, S2341 [9MR]
———reform rules governing venue in bankruptcy cases to combat forum shopping by corporate debtors, S1902 [2MR]
———reform rules governing venue in bankruptcy cases to combat forum shopping by corporate debtors (S. 314), S1125 [8FE]
———reform small business regulations, S2221-S2223, S2228 [8MR]
Budget: establish a biennial budget process and a biennial appropriations process and enhance oversight and the performance of the Federal Government (S. 877), S4123 [21AP]
———reform Federal budget procedures, impose spending safeguards, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, and account for accurate Government agency costs, S11873 [26OC]
Business and industry: prohibit U.S. companies from setting up foreign subsidiaries for purposes of doing business with terror-sponsoring nations, S8633 [21JY], S8903-S8905 [26JY]
California: modify date as of which certain tribal land of the Lytton Rancheria is deemed to be held in trust (S. 113), S286 [24JA]
Cape Lookout National Seashore: adjust number of free roaming horses permitted (H.R. 126), S13056 [16NO]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: extend compliance threshold used to determine eligibility of hospitals for designation as an inpatient rehabilitation facility (S. 1405), S8318 [14JY]
CFTC: regulatory oversight of energy futures markets, S7796 [30JN]
Clean Air Act: establish a renewable diesel standard (S. 1920), S11826 [25OC]
Climate: global warming, S1448 [16FE]
Coast Guard: tribute to response to Hurricane Katrina and provide temporary relief to certain persons affected by such hurricane relative to certain laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 4508), S13937 [16DE]
Colleges and universities: simplify access to financial aid and access to information on college costs (S. 1261), S6748-S6751 [16JN]
Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): regulations amendments, S2234 [8MR]
Computers: regulate unauthorized installation of computer software and require disclosure to users of certain software features that pose a threat to user privacy (S. 687), S3106 [20MR]
Congress: disapprove rule submitted by the Dept. of Agriculture relating to risk zones for introduction of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) (S.J. Res. 4), S1349 [14FE], S1591 [17FE], S1927 [2MR], S1961-S1979 [3MR]
Copyrights: amend vessel hull design protection laws to clarify distinction between hull and deck and provide factors for protection of a revised design and guidance for assessment of similarity (S. 1785), S10600 [28SE], S13412 [18NO]
Courts: awarding of attorneys' fees to private parties who prevail in litigation against the Federal Government (S. 2017), S12950-S12954 [16NO]
———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), S11696 [20OC]
———provide protections of habeas corpus for certain incapacitated individuals whose life is in jeopardy (S. 539), S2197 [7MR], S2289 [8MR]
———remove to Federal court certain State cases involving the rights of incapacitated persons (H.R. 1332), unanimous-consent request, S2920 [17MR]
CPSC: classify certain children's products containing lead as banned hazardous substances (S. 2048), S13175 [17NO]
———promulgate fire safety standards for cigarettes (S. 389), S1430 [15FE]
Credit: limit amount of interest that can be charged on any credit extension, S1910 [2MR], S1979, S1981, S1982 [3MR], S2210 [8MR]
———provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (S. 1040), S5225 [16MY]
———require notice of rate increases and prohibit retroactive increases, S2074 [4MR]
———require underage consumers to demonstrate ability to pay, complete a certified counseling credit course, or submit a cosigned application prior to extension of credit, S2073, S2075 [4MR]
Credit cards: reform regulations, S2515 [11MR]
Crime: enhance protection of children from sexual exploitation by requiring producers of sexually explicit material to keep and permit inspection of records regarding the age of performers (S. 2140), S13810, S13811 [16DE]
———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (S. 382), S1500 [16FE], S4605 [28AP]
Cuba: lift travel restrictions, S1582 [17FE], S7366, S7374 [24JN], S7405 [27JN], S7481 [28JN], S7583, S7585, S7587, S7588 [29JN], S11527-S11529 [19OC], S11623 [20OC]
———lift travel restrictions (S. 894), S4391 [27AP]
Dallas, TX: implement original agreement intended to increase competition at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport by terminating commercial air service at Love Field (S. 1425), S8489 [19JY]
Davis-Bacon Act: reinstate application of the wage requirements to Federal contracts in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, S11410 [17OC], S11888 [26OC]
———reinstate application of the wage requirements to Federal contracts in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina (S. 1749), S10302 [21SE]
———suspend wage rate requirements for Federal contracts in areas declared a national disaster (S. 1817), S10975 [4OC]
———waiver of prevailing wage requirements for relief effort contracts in States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, S10028 [14SE], S10107 [15SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (S. 1357), S7851 [30JN]
———implement the U.S. Animal Identification Plan, S10226 [20SE]
———modify conditions under which the FCIC may offer crop insurance to single producers, S10225 [20SE]
———strengthen ability to regulate pet industry (S. 1139), S6031 [26MY], S9148 [27JY]
Dept. of Commerce: provide necessary authority for establishment and implementation of a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (S. 1195), S6228 [8JN]
Dept. of Defense: allow military personnel to adopt working military animals, S13496 [13DE]
———establish procedures for consideration of applications for award of the Purple Heart to certain POW (S. 2157), S14319 [21DE]
———include both first and business class airline travel costs on travel reports, S8283 [14JY]
Dept. of Education: provide authority to waive reallocation rules in Campus-Based Aid programs and extend reallocation deadline for institutions of higher education affected by a natural disaster (H.R. 3863), S10809 [30SE]
Dept. of Energy: prevent the counting of subcontracts toward small business prime contracting goal, S4089 [21AP]
Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (S. 109), S278 [24JA], S1156 [9FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: hazardous materials shipments identification and tracking funding, S8175, S8176 [13JY], S8252 [14JY]
———issue regulations concerning the shipping of extremely hazardous materials (S. 1256), S6743 [16JN]
———issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (S. 1193), S6168 [7JN]
———provide information on immigrants who are in violation of certain immigration laws to the National Crime Information Center, S8242 [13JY]
———regulate ammonium nitrate (S. 1141), S6032-S6034 [26MY]
Dept. of HUD: limitation on funding for conferences, S11608 [20OC]
———public housing agencies set-aside funding, S11643 [20OC]
Dept. of Justice: authorize export of certain narcotic drugs and nonnarcotic controlled substances to a country for subsequent export from that country to another country, if certain conditions are met (S. 1395), S8244 [13JY], S8292 [14JY]
———use of Privacy Act to withhold redacted names from communications dealing with Dept. of Defense interrogation techniques used on detainees in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S1316-S1321, S1323-S1326, S1330-S1332 [14FE], S1366-S1369, S1386 [15FE]
Dept. of Transportation: improve safety and reduce traffic congestion at railroad grade crossings, S5267 [17MY]
———improve safety and reduce traffic congestion at railroad grade crossings (S. 197), S605 [26JA]
———issue regulations to reduce the incidence of child injury and death occurring inside or outside motor vehicles (S. 1948), S12129 [1NO]
———Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Program funding, S13319 [18NO]
Dietary supplements: require manufacturers to submit reports on certain serious adverse events before allowing sale on military installations, S8635-S8638 [21JY]
———withhold funding from stores on military installations that sell dietary supplements containing stimulants in cases that the manufacturer does not report associated serious adverse events, S11096-S11099 [5OC]
Drugs: establish an electronic controlled substances monitoring program in each State (S. 518), S2026 [3MR], S6014 [26MY]
———establish electronic systems in each State for practitioner monitoring of the dispensing of certain controlled substances (H.R. 1132), S9584 [29JY]
———expand the clinical trials drug data bank (S. 470), S1797-S1804 [28FE], S13095 [17NO]
———include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid (S. 1137), S6030 [26MY]
———prevent illegal importation of controlled substances (S. 400), S1531 [16FE]
———protect the public from unsafe importation of prescription drugs and from counterfeit prescription drugs, S5433 [18MY]
Ecology and environment: encourage reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S.J. Res. 5), S1557 [16FE], S1708 [18FE]
Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S6907 [21JN]
———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S91, S93 [20JA]
Elections: prohibit certain State election administration officials from actively participating in electoral campaigns (S. 391), S1515 [16FE]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: permit certain States and local educational agencies to obtain waivers of student testing requirements, S10111-S10113 [15SE]
Employment: clarify overtime regulations, provide a fair minimum wage, and express support for multiemployer pension plans (S. 846), S3957 [19AP], S4038 [20AP]
Endangered species: modify provisions that provide legal protections to environmental rulings of Federal agencies, S12748 [14NO]
EPA: authority to waive or modify application of certain requirements (S. 1711), S10231 [20SE]
———disapprove rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions (S.J. Res. 20), S7640 [29JN], S8416 [18JY], S9912-S9924 [12SE], S9955-S9962 [13SE]
———disapprove rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions (S.J. Res. 20), unanimous-consent agreement, S9860 [8SE]
———establish performance standards for fine particulates for certain pulp and paper mills that use tires as a fuel source (S. 2011), S12849 [15NO]
———promulgate regulations as required by the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, S7595 [29JN], S9367 [29JY]
———proposed new National Ambient Air Quality Standards for fine particulate matter, S14300 [21DE]
———require motor carriers to comply with vehicle emission performance standards, S5269 [17MY]
———review studies on human testing of pesticides before issuing final rule, S7552-S7560 [29JN], S7800 [30JN]
———Superfund program oversight, S13774 [16DE]
ERISA: provide appropriate waivers, suspensions, or exemptions for individual account plans of persons affected by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita (S. 1802), S10759, S10771 [29SE], S10809 [30SE]
Executive departments: limitation on funding for conferences, S11876 [26OC], S11995 [27OC]
FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (S. 65), S244 [24JA]
Families and domestic relations: increase child support money to families leaving welfare and improve assignment, distribution, and collection of certain child support, S14212 [21DE]
———increase child support money to families leaving welfare and improve assignment, distribution, and collection of certain child support (S. 321), S1136 [8FE]
———regulate international marriage broker activity in the U.S. and provide certain protections for individuals who utilize the services of international marriage brokers, S13752 [16DE]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to employees whose spouse, child, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation (S. 798), S3668 [14AP]
FBI: notify counterterrorism officials of National Instant Criminal Background Check System information on firearm transactions involving known or suspected terrorists and maintain records of such transactions (S. 578), S2393 [9MR], S3133 [4AP], S3355 [7AP], S12604 [9NO]
FCC: allow the operation of low-power FM radio stations that do not interfere with the transmissions of full-power stations and protect radio reading services (S. 312), S1123-S1125 [8FE]
———digital television converter box subsidy program funding, S12207-S12210 [2NO]
———protect children from increasing depictions of indecent and gratuitous and excessive violent material on television (S. 616), S2649 [14MR]
———reinstate rules for the description of video programming (S. 900), S4259 [26AP]
———reorganization, S10069 [15SE]
FDA: condemn delay of decision on the approval of over-the-counter emergency contraceptives, S10249 [21SE]
———ensure autonomy and eliminate conflicts-of-interest relative to drug company fees and advisory panels, S10217 [20SE]
———improve ability to ensure drug safety (S. 930), S4426, S4427 [27AP], S13095 [17NO]
———Inspector General investigation funding relative to delay of decision on the approval of over-the-counter emergency contraceptives, S11907 [26OC]
———issue comprehensive labeling guidelines for over-the-counter sunscreen products, S10330 [22SE]
———provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (S. 666), S3037-S3054 [17MR]
———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (S. 511), S2020 [3MR]
Federal Election Campaign Act: exclude communications over the Internet from the definition of public communication (S. 678), S6095 [6JN]
Federal employees: provide bid protest rights in actions under certain OMB regulations governing competition in Federal procurement of commercial services, S12792 [15NO]
———require political appointees meet certain statutory qualification requirements, S10794 [30SE]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish requirements to allow sale of prescription drugs over the Internet (S. 399), S1531, S1534 [16FE]
———preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (S. 742), S3407 [11AP]
———regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (S. 172), S9585 [29JY]
Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: allow private sector businesses to compete for Federal procurement contracts (S. 749), S3410, S3421-S3424 [11AP]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that the application of certain pesticides does not require a permit (S. 1269), S6831 [20JN]
Federal-State relations: State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates, S2619 [14MR]
FEMA: re-bid noncompetitive contracts and give priority to businesses in areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, S13090, S13124 [17NO]
FERC: authority to review public utility mergers, S7266 [23JN]
———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Alaska (S. 176), S9033 [26JY]
———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Wyoming (S. 244), S9034 [26JY]
———hydroelectric projects licensing reform, S7267 [23JN], S7458 [28JN]
———require greater structural and financial separation of utilities and their affiliates, S7052, S7053 [22JN]
FHA: rehabilitation grants and below-market sales programs funding, S12322 [3NO]
———remove limitation on the number of reverse mortgages that may be insured (H.R. 2892), S13687 [15DE], S13943 [16DE]
———remove limitation on the number of reverse mortgages that may be insured (S. 1710), S10122 [15SE]
Financial institutions: require disclosure of financial relationships between brokers and mutual fund companies and of certain brokerage commissions paid by mutual fund companies (S. 1037), S5221 [16MY], S7487 [28JN]
Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase of certain armor-piercing, ``cop-killer'' handguns and ammunition (S. 527), S2040 [3MR]
———exempt cases against dealers having a history of lost or stolen guns causing death or injury from prohibition on lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers, S9112, S9115 [27JY], S9242-S9244 [28JY]
———exempt cases involving child victims from prohibition on lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers, S9098 [27JY], S9375-S9379 [29JY]
———exempt cases involving gross negligence or reckless conduct resulting in a proximate cause of death or injury from prohibition on lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers, S9109 [27JY], S9222-S9230, S9242 [28JY], S9394 [29JY]
———exempt law enforcement officers from prohibition on lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers, S9094, S9097 [27JY], S9384, S9385 [29JY]
———expand definition of armor piercing ammunition and promulgate uniform testing standards of projectiles against body armor, S9380-S9383 [29JY]
———gun control, S59 [6JA], S970 [3FE], S6295 [9JN], S7289 [23JN], S8384 [15JY], S13340 [18NO]
———instruct Attorney General to continue enforcement of current firearms laws and actions against violators including weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers, S9115 [27JY]
———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 800), S4930 [11MY]
———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), S1529, S1577 [16FE], S1694 [17FE], S2514 [11MR], S2842 [16MR], S3646 [14AP], S8530 [20JY], S8648 [21JY], S9087-S9106, S9109, S9111-S9115 [27JY], S9208-S9211, S9217-S9244, S9246-S9248 [28JY], S9374-S9398 [29JY], S9820 [8SE]
———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), motion to proceed, S8740 [22JY], S8908-S8918, S8920, S8923, S8929-S8932 [26JY], S9059, S9061-S9077, S9079-S9082, S9084-S9086 [27JY]
———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), unanimous-consent agreement, S9244 [28JY], S9384 [29JY]
———prohibit transfer or sale of assault weapons (S. 620), S2654 [14MR]
———prohibit transfer or sale of assault weapons (S. 645), S2854 [16MR]
———protect rights of child victims to secure damages from those who participate in the arming of criminals, S9377-S9379 [29JY]
———regulate .50 caliber sniper weapons designed for the taking of human life and the destruction of material (S. 935), S4551 [28AP], S6649 [15JN], S7804 [30JN], S10033 [14SE], S12350 [3NO]
———regulate sale and possession of armor piercing ammunition, S9382, S9383 [29JY]
———regulation and classification of .50 caliber sniper rifles, S566 [26JA]
———regulation of Five-Seven handgun, S970 [3FE]
———regulation of transfers at gun shows, S6295 [9JN], S10794 [30SE], S13340 [18NO]
Firefighters: promote wildland firefighter safety (S. 906), S4260 [26AP]
Food: promote food safety and protect the animal feed supply from bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease), S81-S84 [20JA]
———promote food safety and protect the animal feed supply from bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) (S. 73), S249 [24JA]
Foreign trade: prohibit funding authorizing trade representatives to enter into any agreement that would weaken U.S. trade laws, S9796 [8SE], S10012-S10014, S10031 [14SE]
Forest Service: forest management and planning regulations, S58 [6JA]
———limit competitive sourcing studies funding, S7590 [29JN]
FTC: establish and enforce procedures for protection of consumers from misuse of, and unauthorized access to, personal information contained in files maintained by certain businesses (S. 1461), S8681 [21JY]
———investigate and assess penalties for price gouging with respect to oil and gas products, S13747-S13749 [16DE]
———investigate and assess penalties for price gouging with respect to oil and gas products (S. 1743), S10300 [21SE]
———reauthorize (S. 1392), S8236 [13JY]
Government: allow Senate point of order against any appropriations bill allowing funding for agencies to produce prepackaged news stories without a disclaimer, S2935 [17MR]
———extend and strengthen procedures to maintain fiscal accountability and responsibility, S6143 [7JN]
———provide greater transparency relative to lobbying activities (S. 2128), S13791-S13793 [16DE]
———require more rigorous requirements relative to ethics and lobbying (S. 1398), S8310 [14JY]
———stop taxpayer funded propaganda by making anti-propaganda laws permanent, pursuing violators, authorizing citizen lawsuits, and withholding salaries of noncompliant agency heads (S. 266), S547-S550 [26JA], S895, S898 [2FE]
Hazardous substances: reduce exposure of children, workers, and consumers to toxic chemical substances (S. 1391), S8235, S8236 [13JY]
Health: ensure the continued commercial availability of respirators and establish rules governing product liability actions against manufacturers and sellers of respirators (S. 1406), S8320 [14JY]
———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (S. 544), S8713, S8714 [21JY], S8741-S8744 [22JY], S9060 [27JY]
———promote a culture of safety within the health care system through the establishment of a National Medical Error Disclosure and Compensation Program (S. 1784), S10599 [28SE]
———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (S. 226), S741 [1FE]
Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified paper record, improve provisional balloting, and impose additional requirements (S. 450), S1662, S1669 [17FE]
———require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (S. 330), S1205 [9FE]
Higher Education Act: amend definition of independent student for purposes of need analysis to include older adopted students (S. 1287), S7073 [22JN]
Homeland Security Act: amend provisions on voluntarily furnished critical infrastructure information to restore public disclosure, government regulation, and whistleblowing protections (S. 622), S2736 [15MR]
Housing: enhance regulation of secondary mortgage market enterprises (S. 190), S599 [26JA]
———registration of housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises with the SEC, S12320 [3NO]
Hurricanes: improve reporting relative to safety of workers in response and recovery activities related to Hurricane Katrina (S. 1771), S10435, S10436, S10460 [26SE], S10520 [27SE]
———provide for reconstruction, replacement, and improvement of infrastructure in the Gulf Coast States (S. 1836), S11226 [6OC]
———provide health care and health insurance coverage relief to individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Katrina (S. 1769), S10430-S10435 [26SE]
Immigration: allow aliens to remain eligible for diversity visas beyond the fiscal year in which they applied (S. 1119), S5928 [25MY]
———establish new special immigrant categories for certain children and women at risk of harm (S. 644), S2854 [16MR]
———revise certain requirements for H-2B employers and require submission of information on H-2B nonimmigrants, S3533-S3542 [13AP], S3621, S3626, S3638 [14AP], S3885, S3886 [19AP], S4629 [9MY], S4823, S4832, S4842, S4843 [10MY]
———revise certain requirements for H-2B employers and require submission of information on H-2B nonimmigrants (S. 278), S982 [3FE]
———revise certain requirements for H-2B employers and require submission of information on H-2B nonimmigrants (S. 352), S1280-S1284 [10FE]
———strengthen the consequences of the fraudulent use of U.S. or foreign passports and other immigration documents (S. 524), S2030 [3MR]
Immigration and Nationality Act: impose fee on employers relative to certain intra-company transferee nonimmigrants, S12188-S12193 [2NO], S12310 [3NO]
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: clarify locations in which class III gaming is lawful (S. 1518), S9186 [27JY]
———provide for accountability and funding of the National Indian Gaming Commission (S. 1295), S7299 [23JN]
Insurance: continue State oversight of association health plans, S8940 [26JY]
———medical malpractice insurance reform, S3813 [18AP]
———provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (S. 1015), S5103 [12MY]
Kentucky: provide for competitive and reliable electricity transmission (S. 1499), S8960 [26JY]
Labeling: expand country-of-origin labeling for certain covered commodities (S. 135), S428 [25JA]
Legislative branch of the Government: require Members of Congress and legislative branch employees to report all contact with representatives of countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism (S. 1972), S12450 [7NO]
Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act: extend termination date for mandatory price reporting (S. 1613), S9648 [6SE], S9995 [13SE], S10794 [30SE]
———reauthorize, and amend swine reporting provisions (H.R. 3408), S10794 [30SE]
Medicaid: eliminate increase in rebate for generic drugs, S12318, S12319 [3NO]
Medicare: permit negotiation of fair prices for, and allow the reimportation of, prescription drugs, S2821-S2825 [16MR], S2921, S2953 [17MR]
———permit negotiation of fair prices for, and allow the reimportation of, prescription drugs (S. 239), S745-S747 [1FE], S877 [2FE], S1152 [9FE], S1252, S1253 [10FE], S1321 [14FE], S1597 [17FE]
———prohibit health care providers from charging membership or extraneous fees as a prerequisite to service to a patient (S. 2080), S13453 [12DE]
———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (S. 351), S1279 [10FE]
———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (S. 71), S247 [24JA]
———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (S. 71), star print, S1218 [9FE]
———provide extended and additional protection to beneficiaries enrolled in prescription drug benefit plans, S13119, S13128, S13129 [17NO]
———provide extended and additional protection to beneficiaries enrolled in prescription drug benefit plans (S. 1841), S11231 [6OC], S12726 [14NO], S12826-S12828 [15NO]
———provide extended and additional protection to beneficiaries enrolled in prescription drug benefit plans (S. 1841), unanimous-consent request, S12828 [15NO]
———reduce work hours and increase supervision of resident-physicians to ensure the safety of both patients and resident-physicians (S. 1297), S7301 [23JN]
Mining and mineral resources: promote remediation of inactive and abandoned mines (S. 1848), S11232 [6OC]
Motor vehicles: improve child safety (S. 561), S2263 [8MR]
———include Government safety information on new vehicle stickers (S. 560), S2263 [8MR]
———increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S6630, S6631 [15JN], S7251-S7262 [23JN], S7465 [28JN]
———increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (S. 889), S4133-S4135 [21AP]
———provide driver safety grants to States with graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements (S. 795), S3664 [14AP]
———require accurate fuel economy testing procedures, S5253 [17MY]
———require an increasing percentage of new automobiles be dual fueled automobiles and revise the method for calculating corporate average fuel economy for such vehicles (S. 1994), S12685, S12686 [10NO]
———require that automobiles and light trucks are able to operate on a fuel mixture that has a certain percentage of ethanol (S. 587), S6879 [21JN]
———State safety belt incentive grant eligibility, S5042, S5054-S5059 [12MY], S5256, S5264, S5265 [17MY]
National Advisory Council on Medical Rehabilitation: establish (S. 1405), S8318 [14JY]
National Indian Gaming Commission: clarify authority to regulate class III gaming and to limit lands eligible for gaming (S. 2078), S13389 [18NO]
National security: allow recipients of national security letters to consult an attorney and to challenge such letters in court, S13557 [14DE], S13619, S13620, S13626 [15DE]
———improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers, S3540 [13AP], S3645 [14AP], S3802 [18AP], S3977, S4001-S4004 [20AP], S4629 [9MY], S4815, S4819, S4822-S4826, S4829-S4831, S4833-S4848 [10MY]
———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), S3124 [4AP]
Native Americans: technical corrections to certain laws (S. 536), S2152 [7MR]
Natural gas: provide additional requirements for the siting, construction, or operation of liquefied natural gas import facilities (S. 684), S3064 [17MR]
———require certain terms and conditions for the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas import terminals, S6981-S6992 [22JN], S7268 [23JN]
News media: prohibit funding for production of prepackaged news stories by any Federal agency without including a clear notification that it was prepared or funded by a Federal agency, S3630-S3641 [14AP]
Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act: reauthorize and improve (S. 770), S3558-S3560 [13AP]
NRC: consider certain criteria in relicensing nuclear facilities and provide independent assessment of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station prior to relicensing (S. 1381), S8137 [12JY]
———establish guidelines and procedures for tracking, controlling, and accounting for individual spent fuel rods and segments (S. 1194), S6228 [8JN]
———maintain current export controls on highly-enriched uranium relative to medical isotope production, S7236-S7244, S7247, S7248, S7250 [23JN]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (S. 944), S4562 [28AP]
———improve safety and health of working environments (S. 2065), S13370 [18NO]
———improve safety and health of working environments (S. 2066), S13370 [18NO]
———modify certain provisions relative to causing death in the workplace (S. 947), S4566 [28AP]
Office of Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction: expand responsibilities to provide independent objective audits and investigations relating to the Federal programs for Hurricane Katrina recovery (S. 1738), S11508 [19OC]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representatives: prevent negotiation of trade agreements that prevent the U.S. from changing patent laws to allow the importation of pharmaceutical product, S10077, S10078 [15SE]
OMB: issue guidance for, and provide oversight of, the management of micropurchases made with Government-wide commercial purchase cards (S. 457), S1718 [18FE]
Passports: prohibit funding to implement regulations requiring U.S. citizens to present passports at border crossings, S8129 [12JY]
PAX (organization): tribute, S8384 [15JY]
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: protect employees and retirees from corporate practices that deprive them of earnings and retirement savings when businesses file for bankruptcy, S12094 [1NO]
Pensions: protect retirement security of workers by ensuring assets are adequately diversified and providing workers with access to information about their plans (S. 219), S671, S672 [31JA]
———reform, S4522 [28AP], S6146 [7JN], S13436 [12DE]
Pesticides: permit distribution and sale of certain pesticides that are registered in both the U.S. and another country (S. 1579), S9497, S9498 [29JY]
Petroleum: protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, S9269, S9272 [28JY]
Pharmaceuticals: importation of prescription drugs (S. 334), S1206 [9FE], S1253, S1256 [10FE], S10077 [15SE]
———place restrictions on, and study the impact of, direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs, S7876-S7879, S7886 [1JY]
Poland: urge designation as a program country under the visa waiver program if certain requirements are satisfied (S. 348), S1277, S1278 [10FE]
Political campaigns: clarify when organizations described in section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code must register as political committees (S. 271), S905 [2FE], S973 [3FE], S4390 [27AP]
———increase amount of contributions allowed to political actions committees, S4390 [27AP]
———maintain current limit on amount of contributions from leadership political action committees to national parties, S11450 [18OC]
Power resources: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence, S6447, S6448 [14JN], S6601-S6606, S6609-S6614 [15JN]
———eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 606), S2521 [11MR]
———ensure fairness in gasoline, diesel fuel, and home heating oil prices, S11461-S11468 [18OC]
———streamline the refinery permitting process, designate certain closed military installations for refinery construction, and amend certain EPA programs that impact fuel prices (S. 1772), S10436 [26SE]
Public Health Service Act: increase affordability of inpatient drugs for Medicaid and safety net hospitals (S. 1840), S11230 [6OC]
Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, S6673-S6690, S6692, S6693, S6699-S6701 [16JN], S6789 [20JN], S7033 [22JN]
———establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (S. 427), S1641 [17FE]
———improve operation of electric transmission system, enhance reliability of electric grid, increase consumer benefits from competition and restore investor confidence in the electric industry (S. 596), S2490 [10MR]
———improve operation of electric transmission system and enhance reliability of electric grid, S7467 [28JN]
———improve operation of electric transmission system and enhance reliability of electric grid (S. 426), S1635 [17FE]
———improve reliability of electric transmission system (S. 1031), S5168 [12MY]
———provide for expansion of electricity transmission networks to encourage competition, ensure reliability, and modernize regulation in the electric power industry (S. 498), S4008 [20AP]
Public Utility Holding Company Act: repeal, S7266 [23JN]
Public welfare programs: allow State receipt of credit towards the work requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program for certain disabled recipients (S. 456), S1676-S1679 [17FE]
———ensure fair treatment and due process protections for enhanced data collection and reporting requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 1385), S8139 [12JY]
Radioactive substances: improve security of radiation sources (S. 1150), S6044 [26MY]
Railroads: enhance competition in order to improve service and rates (S. 919), S4407, S4408 [27AP]
Real estate: prohibit use of Federal funds for the taking of property by eminent domain for economic development, S11513, S11516 [19OC]
———prohibit use of Federal funds for the taking of property by eminent domain for economic development (S. 1704), S10046 [14SE]
Roads and highways: allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (S. 129), S317 [24JA]
———allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (S. 553), S2255 [8MR]
———amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (S. 95), S260 [24JA]
———establish and implement traffic safety law enforcement and media campaigns to reduce drunken driving and increase seatbelt use (S. 565), S2263 [8MR]
———repeal certain highway stormwater discharge mitigation program requirements, S4453-S4459, S4461, S4470-S4475 [28AP]
Safe Drinking Water Act: assist small communities with achieving or maintaining compliance with drinking water standards (S. 689), S3149 [4AP]
SBA: establish a pilot program to provide regulatory compliance assistance to small businesses (S. 1411), S8385 [15JY]
Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (S. 1508), S9182, S9183 [27JY]
Shipping industry: suspend temporarily new shipper bonding privileges (S. 695), S13063 [16NO]
Ships and vessels: establish vessel ballast water management requirements (S. 363), S1298 [10FE]
Small business: analyze potential impacts of rules proposed by certain agencies (S. 1388), S8220 [13JY]
———enhance compliance assistance (S. 769), S3557 [13AP]
———impact of micro-purchase threshold increase on small business contracting set-asides, S9875 [9SE]
Small Business Act: modify contract consolidation requirements (S. 137), S351-S353 [24JA]
States: regulation of access to hunting and fishing for residents and nonresidents (S. 339), S1214 [9FE]
Supreme Court: decision blocking implementation of FCC rules relaxing media ownership restrictions, S6356 [13JN]
Taxation: allow an investment tax credit for the purchase of trucks with new diesel engine technologies (S. 1240), S6488 [14JN]
———allow look-through treatment of payments between related foreign corporations (S. 750), S3424 [11AP]
———application of certain regulations to prevent fraudulent avoidance of fuel taxes, S5268 [17MY]
———clarify calculation of the reserve allowance for medical benefits of plans sponsored by bona fide associations (S. 897), S4190 [25AP]
———deny any deduction for certain fines, penalties, and other amounts (S. 1890), S11565 [19OC]
———modify rules on suspension of interest and certain penalties for taxpayers involved in tax shelters or filing amended returns (S. 1591), S9510 [29JY]
———permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (S. 1293), S7297 [23JN]
———permit the deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals to be allowed in computing self-employment taxes (S. 663), S3031 [17MR]
———provide a credit for the purchase of diesel advanced lean-burn vehicles meeting certain requirements, S7269, S7270 [23JN]
———reform laws, S6149 [7JN]
———reform laws and filing procedures, S923 [3FE]
———repeal State and local exemptions applicable to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, S13116, S13127 [17NO]
Telecommunications: allocate certain excess proceeds from the spectrum auction to deficit reduction, emergency communications interoperability, and assistance to disaster-affected coastal States, S12310 [3NO]
———clarify prohibition on junk fax transmissions (S. 714), S3280 [6AP]
———equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (S. 284), S985 [3FE]
———increase penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane material (H.R. 310), S1694 [17FE], S1724 [18FE]
———preserve and protect the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services (S. 1294), S7298, S7299 [23JN]
———promote deployment of competitive video services, eliminate redundant and unnecessary regulation, and further the development of next generation broadband networks (S. 1349), S7831-S7832 [30JN]
———protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (S. 1350), S7833 [30JN]
———shorten term of broadcast licenses and improve public access to broadcasters' public interests and programming information (S. 383), S1424 [15FE]
Television: eliminate digital television converter box subsidy program funding, S12325 [3NO]
———move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur, S12197, S12201, S12202 [2NO], S12308, S12309 [3NO]
Transportation: improve consumer protection through regulation of the household goods moving industry, S5268, S5269 [17MY], S13324 [18NO]
———permit States to enact anti-corruption laws restricting political contributions intended to influence awarding of public contracts, S4907-S4915 [11MY], S5273 [17MY]
U.S. Grain Standards Act: reauthorize and facilitate official inspection at export port locations of grain required or authorized to be inspected (S. 1582), S9505 [29JY]
———reauthorize (S. 1752), S10392 [22SE], S10583 [28SE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: reauthorize and improve, S10582 [28SE]
———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), S9558-S9579 [29JY], S9788 [8SE], S13297-S13300, S13302-S13304, S13328 [18NO]
———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), conference report, S13438-S13443 [12DE], S13462-S13467, S13471, S13473-S13478 [13DE], S13517, S13519-S13521, S13524, S13531-S13533, S13546-S13561, S13564 [14DE], S13608-S13627, S13629, S13640-S13644 [15DE], S13690-S13692, S13699-S13701, S13708-S13721, S13736-S13740, S13768, S13769 [16DE], S13949-S13954, S13957-S13959, S13962 [17DE], S13995-S14004, S14006-S14014 [19DE], S14099-S14101, S14111, S14112, S14132, S14135-S14138, S14165-S14167 [20DE], S14234 [21DE]
———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), insert S. 1389 language in lieu, S9558 [29JY]
———reauthorize and improve (S. 1389), S8222-S8224 [13JY], S14003 [19DE]
———reauthorize and improve (S. 1389), unanimous-consent request, S13996 [19DE]
———repeal sunsets, S13709 [16DE]
Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund, S10072 [15SE]
———exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (S. 241), S749 [1FE]
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: child labor violations settlement agreement with the Dept. of Labor, S3195 [5AP]
Warren, Elizabeth: results of study on medical bankruptcies, S1996 [3MR]
Water: exempt nonprofit small public water systems from certain drinking water standards relating to naturally occurring contaminants (S. 41), S228 [24JA]
———prevent enforcement of certain national primary drinking water regulations unless sufficient funding is available or variance technology has been identified (S. 2161), S14322 [21DE]
Wildlife: protect captive wildlife and make technical corrections to certain laws (S. 1415), S9890, S9891 [9SE]
Reports
Committee Oversight of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act From October 2001 to November 2005, H11525 [14DE]
Ending the Energy Stalemate—Reducing Risks From Climate Change: National Commission on Energy Policy, S1452 [16FE]
Immigration Laws the Administration Is Not Enforcing, H11840 [15DE]
Over a Barrel—Why Aren't Oil Companies Using Ethanol To Lower Gasoline Prices? Mark Cooper, Consumer Federation of America, S6604-S6606 [15JN]
Protecting Working Children in the U.S.—Is the Government's Indifference to the Safety and Health of Working Children Violating an International Treaty? Child Labor Coalition, E1216 [14JN]
Washington State Gun Dealer Violations of Federal Law: ATF, H8993 [20OC]
Reports filed
Americans With Disabilities Act Anniversary: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 378) (H. Rept. 109-196), H6932 [27JY]
Ballast Water Management Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 363) (S. Rept. 109-181), S12948 [16NO]
Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 256), S1620 [17FE]
Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 310) (H. Rept. 109-5), H586 [14FE]
Cape Lookout National Seashore Free Roaming Horses Number Adjustment: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 126) (S. Rept. 109-154), S11558 [19OC]
Complete the Codification of U.S. Code Title Relative to Shipping: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1442) (H. Rept. 109-170), H5912 [14JY]
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3199, USA PATRIOT Act Reauthorization and Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 595) (H. Rept. 109-343), H11502 [13DE]
Consideration of H.R. 310, Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 95) (H. Rept. 109-6), H627 [15FE]
Consideration of H.R. 418, REAL ID Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 71) (H. Rept. 109-3), H409 [8FE]
———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 75) (H. Rept. 109-4), H520 [9FE]
Consideration of H.R. 420, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 109-253), H9101 [25OC]
Consideration of H.R. 554, Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 494) (H. Rept. 109-249), H8845 [17OC]
Consideration of H.R. 739, Occupational Safety and Health Small Business Day in Court Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 351) (H. Rept. 109-163), H5637 [11JY]
Consideration of H.R. 740, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Efficiency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 351) (H. Rept. 109-163), H5637 [11JY]
Consideration of H.R. 741, Occupational Safety and Health Independent Review of OSHA Citations Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 351) (H. Rept. 109-163), H5637 [11JY]
Consideration of H.R. 742, Occupational Safety and Health Small Employer Access to Justice Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 351) (H. Rept. 109-163), H5637 [11JY]
Consideration of H.R. 1065, U.S. Boxing Commission Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 553) (H. Rept. 109-295), H10225 [15NO]
Consideration of H.R. 1334, Protection of Incapacitated Persons Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 162) (H. Rept. 109-20), H1620 [16MR]
Consideration of H.R. 1461, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 509) (H. Rept. 109-254), H9101 [25OC]
Consideration of H.R. 3199, Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act Reauthorization and Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 369) (H. Rept. 109-178), H6204 [20JY]
Consideration of S. 256, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 211) (H. Rept. 109-43), H1967 [13AP]
Consideration of S. 397, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 493) (H. Rept. 109-248), H8845 [17OC]
Controlled Substances Export Reform Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 184) (H. Rept. 109-115), H4354 [9JN]
———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 184) (H. Rept. 109-115), H5637 [11JY]
Copyright Laws' Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1037) (H. Rept. 109-75), H3112 [10MY]
Drug Free Sports Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3084) (H. Rept. 109-210), H7556 [28JY]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Regulation of Noncorrective Contact Lenses as Medical Devices: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 172) (S. Rept. 109-110), S9157 [27JY]
FERC Extension of Deadline for Commencement of Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Alaska: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 176) (S. Rept. 109-29), S2482 [10MR]
FERC Extension of Deadline for Commencement of Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Wyoming: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 244) (S. Rept. 109-32), S2482 [10MR]
Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3505) (H. Rept. 109-356), H12167 [17DE]
527 Reform Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 513) (H. Rept. 109-181), H6380 [22JY], H8340 [22SE]
———Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. 1053), S5300 [17MY]
GSA Modernization Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2066) (H. Rept. 109-91), H3767 [23MY]
Gulf Coast Recovery Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4438) (H. Rept. 109-364), H13188 [22DE]
Hurricane Check Cashing Relief Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3909) (H. Rept. 109-326), H11108 [6DE]
Hurricanes Rita and Wilma Financial Services Relief Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4146) (H. Rept. 109-282), H10155 [10NO]
Junk Fax Prevention Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 714) (S. Rept. 109-76), S6153 [7JN]
Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 420) (H. Rept. 109-123), H4484 [14JN]
Make Permanent, Reauthorize, and Clarify Certain Provisions of Law Providing Additional Investigative Tools Necessary To Protect National Security: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 1266) (S. Rept. 109-85), S6740 [16JN]
Modify Date as of Which Certain Tribal Land of the Lytton Rancheria Is Deemed To Be Held in Trust: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 113) (S. Rept. 109-136), S9930 [12SE]
National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1132) (H. Rept. 109-191), H6932 [27JY]
———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 518) (S. Rept. 109-117), S9466 [29JY]
National Employee Savings and Trust Equity Guarantee Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1953) (S. Rept. 109-174), S12236 [2NO]
National Indian Gaming Commission Accountability Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1295) (S. Rept. 109-122), S9599 [1SE]
National Small Business Regulatory Assistance Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 230) (H. Rept. 109-208), H7556 [28JY]
Native American Omnibus Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 536) (S. Rept. 109-67), S5070 [12MY]
Native American Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3351) (H. Rept. 109-298), H10501 [16NO]
Nuclear Fees Reauthorization Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 858) (S. Rept. 109-100), S7909 [1JY]
Occupational Safety and Health Independent Review of OSHA Citations Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 741) (H. Rept. 109-50), H2469 [21AP]
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Efficiency Act: Committee on Education and the Workplace (House) (H.R. 740) (H. Rept. 109-47), H2106 [18AP]
Occupational Safety and Health Small Business Day in Court Act: Committee on Education and the Workplace (House) (H.R. 739) (H. Rept. 109-46), H2106 [18AP]
Occupational Safety and Health Small Employer Access to Justice Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 742) (H. Rept. 109-61), H2645 [27AP]
———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 742) (H. Rept. 109-61), H3767 [23MY]
Paleontological Resources Preservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 263) (S. Rept. 109-36), S2517 [11MR]
Passport Fee Waiver for a Relative of a Deceased Member of the Armed Forces Proceeding Abroad To Visit the Grave or To Attend a Funeral or Memorial Service for Such Member: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1184), S12401 [4NO]
Patent and Trademark Office Tribute on the Issuance of 500,000th Design Patent: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Con. Res. 53) (H. Rept. 109-22), H1690 [17MR]
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3205) (H. Rept. 109-197), H6932 [27JY]
Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 554) (H. Rept. 109-130), H4485 [14JN]
Protect Captive Wildlife and Make Technical Corrections to Certain Laws: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1415) (S. Rept. 109-126), S9599 [1SE]
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 800) (H. Rept. 109-124), H4484 [14JN]
Reaffirmation of State Regulation of Resident and Nonresident Hunting and Fishing Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 339), S4108 [21AP]
Reliable Fuels Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 606) (S. Rept. 109-74), S6020 [26MY]
Renew Dept. of Energy and NRC Indemnity Authority for Damages From Nuclear Incidents: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 865) (S. Rept. 109-99), S7909 [1JY]
Safe Housing Identity Exception for the Lives of Domestic Violence Victims (SHIELD) Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2695) (H. Rept. 109-336), H11502 [13DE]
Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Removal to Federal Court Certain State Cases Involving the Rights of Incapacitated Persons: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 181) (H. Rept. 109-27), H1729, H1735 [20MR]
Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 162, Consideration of H.R. 1334, Protection of Incapacitated Persons Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 163) (H. Rept. 109-21), H1620 [16MR]
Small Public Housing Authority Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3422) (H. Rept. 109-342), H11502 [13DE]
Special Inspector General for Relief and Reconstruction Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1738), S10513 [27SE]
Trail Responsibility and Accountability for the Improvement of Lands (TRAIL) Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 975) (H. Rept. 109-128), H4484 [14JN]
Truth in Broadcasting Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 967) (S. Rept. 109-210), S14185 [20DE]
U.S. Boxing Commission Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1065) (H. Rept. 109-209), H7556 [28JY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1065) (H. Rept. 109-209), H8648 [3OC]
U.S. Code Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 866) (H. Rept. 109-48), H2148 [19AP]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act Reauthorization and Improvement: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3199) (H. Rept. 109-333), H11326 [8DE]
———Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 3199) (H. Rept. 109-174), H5962 [18JY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3199) (H. Rept. 109-174), H5962 [18JY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1389), S8745 [22JY]
Rulings of the Chair
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), consideration (H. Res. 71), H438 [9FE]
Statements
Americans With Disabilities Act Anniversary: Several Disability Rights and Civil Rights Organizations, S8936 [26JY], E1707 [29JY]
Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act: Arkadi Kuhlmann, ING DIRECT (financial institution), H2071 [14AP]
———Marshall Wolf, ABA, H1983 [14AP]
Blue Dog Coalition—Praise for 2004 Budget Enforcement Bill: Bob Bixby, Concord Coalition, H1500 [15MR]
Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act: Executive Office of the President, H656 [16FE]
———John King, Vermont Public Television, H640 [16FE]
Disapproval of Rule Submitted by the Dept. of Agriculture Relating to Risk Zones for Introduction of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (Mad Cow Disease): Executive Office of the President, S1979 [3MR]
Improve Security for Driver's Licenses and Identity Documents: National Conference of State Legislatures, H450 [9FE]
Maintain Current Export Controls on Highly-Enriched Uranium Relative to Medical Isotope Production: Physicians for Social Responsibility (organization), S7242 [23JN]
Playwrights Licensing Antitrust Initiative Act: Arthur Miller, S2401 [9MR]
REAL ID Act: several religious organizations, H532 [10FE]
Visit With Terri Schiavo: Barbara Weller, H1205 [9MR]
World Intellectual Property Day: Mitch Bainwol, Recording Industry Association of America, S4347 [26AP]
Studies
Illness and Injury as Contributors to Bankruptcy: David U. Himmelstein, Elizabeth Warren, Deborah Thorne, and Steffie Woolhandler, H2056-H2058 [14AP]
Summaries
Air Issues—Report to Stakeholders: Cinergy Corp., S1450-S1452 [16FE]
Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (S. 256), H2048 [14AP]
527 Reform Act (S. 271), S973 [3FE]
Higher Education Simplification and Deregulation Act (S. 1261), S6751 [16JN]
Lobbying and Ethics Reform Act (S. 1398), S8306 [14JY]
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act (S. 544), S8741 [22JY]
Regulation of Access to Hunting and Fishing for Residents and Nonresidents (H.R. 731), E203 [9FE]
Securing Transportation Energy Efficiency for Tomorrow (STREET) Act (H.R. 722), E193 [9FE]
Tables
Coastal State agencies administering the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and Coastal Zone Management Act, S6983 [22JN]
Dept. of HUD sponsored and paid conferences, S11608 [20OC]
Estimated change in campus-based aid funding, H8363 [27SE]
Estimated cost of set-top box subsidy, assuming cable and DBS downconversion, only over-the-air households are subsidized, S12209 [2NO]
Testimonies
Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act: Elizabeth Warren, H2054 [14AP]
Net Worth Amendment for Credit Unions Act: George Reynolds, National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors, H4370 [13JN]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 53, tribute to issuance of 500,000th design patent by the Patent and Trademark Office, H2113 [19AP]
H. Res. 71, consideration of H.R. 418, REAL ID Act, H437 [9FE]
H. Res. 75, consideration of H.R. 418, REAL ID Act, H527 [10FE]
H. Res. 95, consideration of H.R. 310, Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act, H635 [16FE]
H. Res. 324, House Rules violations by majority party relative to hearings on Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization, H4644 [16JN]
H. Res. 351, consideration of H.R. 739, H.R. 740, H.R. 741, and H.R. 742, occupational safety and health legislation, H5661 [12JY]
H. Res. 369, consideration of H.R. 3199, Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement, H6210 [21JY]
H. Res. 493, consideration of S. 397, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, H8881 [18OC]
H. Res. 494, consideration of H.R. 554, Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act, H8885 [18OC]
H. Res. 508, consideration of H.R. 420, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act, H9282 [27OC]
H. Res. 509, consideration of H.R. 1461, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act, H9110 [26OC]
H. Res. 553, consideration of H.R. 1065, U.S. Boxing Commission Act, H10339 [16NO]
H. Res. 595, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3199, Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement, H11515 [14DE]
H.R. 126, adjust number of free roaming horses permitted in Cape Lookout National Seashore, H1375 [14MR]
H.R. 310, Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act, H653-H655 [16FE]
H.R. 418, REAL ID Act, H536-H540 [10FE]
H.R. 420, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act, H9319 [27OC]
H.R. 554, Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act, H8930 [19OC]
H.R. 739, Occupational Safety and Health Small Business Day in Court Act, H5677 [12JY]
H.R. 740, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Efficiency Act, H5686, H5687 [12JY]
H.R. 741, Occupational Safety and Health Independent Review of OSHA Citations Act, H5692, H5693 [12JY]
H.R. 742, Occupational Safety and Health Small Employer Access to Justice Act, H5698 [12JY]
H.R. 866, U.S. Code technical corrections, H10246 [16NO]
H.R. 975, Trail Responsibility and Accountability for the Improvement of Lands (TRAIL) Act, H11443 [13DE]
H.R. 1042, Net Worth Amendment for Credit Unions Act, H4368 [13JN]
H.R. 1065, U.S. Boxing Commission Act, H10350-H10353 [16NO]
H.R. 1077, Realtime Investor Protection Act, H1788 [6AP]
H.R. 1132, National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act, H6681-H6683 [27JY]
H.R. 1332, Protection of Incapacitated Persons Act, H1599 [16MR]
H.R. 1442, complete the codification of U.S. Code title relative to shipping, H10247-H10311 [16NO]
H.R. 1461, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act, H9141-H9172 [26OC]
H.R. 1606, Online Freedom of Speech Act, H9478 [2NO]
H.R. 2066, GSA Modernization Act, H3718, H3720 [23MY]
H.R. 2329, Terrorist Rewards Enhancement Act, H12183 [18DE]
H.R. 2892, Reverse Mortgages To Help America's Seniors Act, H11586 [14DE]
H.R. 3199, Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement, S9562-S9579 [29JY], S9599-S9605 [1SE], H6247-H6249 [21JY]
H.R. 3351, technical corrections to certain laws relating to Native Americans, H10317 [16NO]
H.R. 3408, Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act swine reporting provisions reauthorization and amendments, H7875 [14SE]
H.R. 3422, Small Public Housing Authority Act, H11453 [13DE]
H.R. 3863, Natural Disaster Student Aid Fairness Act, H8362 [27SE]
H.R. 3945, Hurricane Katrina Financial Services Relief Act, H9123 [26OC]
H.R. 4508, Coast Guard Hurricane Relief Act, H11567 [14DE]
S. 71, Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act, S247 [24JA]
S. 73, Animal Feed Protection Act, S249 [24JA]
S. 95, Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, S575-S577 [26JA]
S. 109, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act, S278-S282 [24JA]
S. 113, modify date as of which certain tribal land of the Lytton Rancheria of California is deemed to be held in trust, S287 [24JA]
S. 129, allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles, S317-S319 [24JA]
S. 131, Clear Skies Act, S319-S348 [24JA]
S. 133, AMBER Response Act, S348 [24JA]
S. 137, Small Business Federal Contractor Safeguard Act, S353-S355 [24JA]
S. 172, regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices, S580 [26JA], S9585 [29JY], H9196 [26OC]
S. 176, FERC extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Alaska, S9033 [26JY]
S. 226, Improved Vaccine Supply Act, S741 [1FE]
S. 244, FERC extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Wyoming, S9034 [26JY]
S. 256, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, S768-S821 [1FE], S1726-S1779 [28FE], S2531-S2584 [11MR], H1993-H2047 [14AP]
S. 263, Paleontological Resources Preservation Act, S892 [2FE], S9035, S9037-S9039 [26JY]
S. 266, Stop Government Propaganda Act, S896-S898 [2FE]
S. 284, Rural Universal Service Equity Act, S986 [3FE]
S. 312, Local Community Radio Act, S1123 [8FE]
S. 339, Reaffirmation of State Regulation of Resident and Nonresident Hunting and Fishing Act, S1214 [9FE]
S. 352, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act, S1281 [10FE]
S. 358, maintain and expand the steel import licensing and monitoring program, S1287 [10FE]
S. 363, Ballast Water Management Act, S1299-S1303 [10FE]
S. 382, Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act, S4605 [28AP]
S. 383, Localism in Broadcasting Reform Act, S1425 [15FE]
S. 389, Cigarette Fire Safety Act, S1431 [15FE]
S. 391, Federal Election Integrity Act, S1515 [16FE]
S. 397, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, S1529 [16FE], S9396-S9398 [29JY], H8990-H8992 [20OC]
S. 399, Internet Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act, S1532-S1534 [16FE]
S. 400, Prevention of Illegally Imported Controlled Substances Act, S1534 [16FE]
S. 426, Electric Reliability Security Act, S1635-S1641 [17FE]
S. 427, Renewable Energy Investment Act, S1642 [17FE]
S. 450, Count Every Vote Act, S1663-S1669 [17FE]
S. 456, Pathways to Independence Act, S1678 [17FE]
S. 470, Fair Access to Clinical Trials (FACT) Act, S1798-S1803 [28FE]
S. 498, Interstate Transmission Act, S1946-S1950 [2MR]
S. 511, RU-486 Suspension and Review Act, S2020 [3MR]
S. 524, strengthen the consequences of the fraudulent use of U.S. or foreign passports and other immigration documents, S2031 [3MR]
S. 527, Protect Law Enforcement Armor (PLEA) Act, S2040 [3MR]
S. 536, Native American Omnibus Act, S2153-S2159 [7MR]
S. 544, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act, H6673-H6676 [27JY]
S. 553, allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles, S2256 [8MR]
S. 560, Stars on Cars Act, S2266 [8MR]
S. 561, Safe Kids and Cars Act, S2266 [8MR]
S. 565, Traffic Safety Law Enforcement Campaign Act, S2270 [8MR]
S. 578, Terrorist Apprehension and Record Retention (TARR) Act, S2393 [9MR]
S. 596, Electric Transmission and Reliability Enhancement Act, S2491-S2494 [10MR]
S. 603, Consumer Rental-Purchase Agreement Act, S2517-S2521 [11MR]
S. 616, Indecent and Gratuitous and Excessively Violent Programming Control Act, S2650-S2652 [14MR]
S. 622, Restoration of Freedom of Information Act, S2737 [15MR]
S. 645, Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act, S2855 [16MR]
S. 663, Equity for Our Nation's Self Employed Act, S3032 [17MR]
S. 666, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, S3037-S3053 [17MR]
S. 678, Federal Election Campaign Act amendment to exclude communications over the Internet from the definition of public communication, S3058 [17MR]
S. 684, Liquefied Natural Gas Safety and Security Act, S3065 [17MR]
S. 687, Software Principles Yielding Better Levels of Consumer Knowledge (SPY BLOCK) Act, S3106-S3109 [20MR]
S. 689, Community Drinking Water Assistance Act, S3150 [4AP]
S. 695, suspend temporarily new shipper bonding privileges, S13063 [16NO]
S. 714, Junk Fax Prevention Act, S3280 [6AP], S7382 [24JN], H5262 [28JN]
S. 749, allow private sector businesses to compete for Federal procurement contracts granted to Federal Prison Industries, Inc., S3421-S3423 [11AP]
S. 769, Small Business Compliance Assistance Enhancement Act, S3558 [13AP]
S. 793, Clean Cruise Ship Act, S3658-S3664 [14AP]
S. 795, Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection (STANDUP) Act, S3665 [14AP]
S. 796, Natural Stock Conservation Act, S3667 [14AP]
S. 798, Military Families Leave Act, S3669 [14AP]
S. 846, clarify overtime regulations, provide a fair minimum wage, and express support for multiemployer pension plans, S3902 [19AP]
S. 858, Nuclear Fees Reauthorization Act, S4028-S4031 [20AP]
S. 865, Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority renewal for damages from nuclear incidents, S4036 [20AP]
S. 877, Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act, S4124-S4127 [21AP]
S. 889, Automobile Fuel Economy Act, S4133 [21AP]
S. 893, Anabolic Steroid Control Act technical corrections, S4162 [25AP]
S. 897, clarify calculation of the reserve allowance for medical benefits of insurance plans sponsored by bona fide associations, S4191 [25AP]
S. 908, Commonsense Consumption Act, S4261 [26AP]
S. 935, Fifty Caliber Sniper Weapons Regulation Act, S4552 [28AP]
S. 947, Workplace Wrongful Death Accountability Act, S4566 [28AP]
S. 1015, Health Care Choice Act, S5103-S5105 [12MY]
S. 1037, Mutual Fund Transparency Act, S5222 [16MY]
S. 1053, 527 Reform Act, S5321-S5323 [17MY]
S. 1137, include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid, S6031 [26MY]
S. 1141, Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act, S6032 [26MY]
S. 1150, Dirty Bomb Prevention Act, S6044-S6046 [26MY]
S. 1184, waive passport fees for a relative of a deceased Armed Forces member proceeding abroad to visit the grave or to attend a funeral or memorial service for such member, S6166 [7JN]
S. 1194, Spent Nuclear Fuel Tracking and Accountability Act, S6228 [8JN]
S. 1256, Hazardous Materials Vulnerability Reduction Act, S6744-S6746 [16JN]
S. 1287, Fostering Adoption To Further Student Achievement Act, S7073 [22JN]
S. 1294, Community Broadband Act, S7298 [23JN]
S. 1295, National Indian Gaming Commission Accountability Act, S7300 [23JN], S13456 [12DE]
S. 1297, Patient and Physician Safety and Protection Act, S7301 [23JN]
S. 1349, Video Choice Act, S7832 [30JN]
S. 1350, Wireless 411 Privacy Act, S7834 [30JN]
S. 1381, Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station Relicensing Act, S8137 [12JY]
S. 1385, Fair Treatment and Due Process Protection Act, S8140-S8142 [12JY]
S. 1388, Regulatory Flexibility Reform Act, S8221 [13JY]
S. 1389, Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement, S8230-S8233 [13JY]
S. 1392, FTC reauthorization, S8237 [13JY]
S. 1395, Controlled Substances Export Reform Act, S8244 [13JY], H6671 [27JY]
S. 1398, Lobbying and Ethics Reform Act, S8306-S8310 [14JY]
S. 1405, Preserving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act, S8319 [14JY]
S. 1411, National Small Business Regulatory Assistance Act, S8385 [15JY]
S. 1415, protect captive wildlife and make technical corrections to certain laws, S9890, S9891 [9SE]
S. 1508, Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act, S9183 [27JY]
S. 1509, Captive Primate Safety Act, S9184 [27JY]
S. 1518, clarify locations in which class III gaming is lawful under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, S9187 [27JY]
S. 1591, IRS rules modification on suspension of interest and certain penalties for taxpayers involved in tax shelters or filing amended returns, S9511 [29JY]
S. 1613, Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act termination date for mandatory price reporting extension, S9995 [13SE]
S. 1704, Private Property Protection Act, S10046 [14SE]
S. 1710, Reverse Mortgages to Help America's Seniors Act, S10122 [15SE]
S. 1743, Post-Disaster Consumer Protection Act, S10300 [21SE]
S. 1744, Price Gouging Act, S10300 [21SE]
S. 1752, U.S. Grain Standards Act reauthorization, S10392 [22SE], H8416 [28SE]
S. 1769, Public Health and Health Insurance Emergency Response Act, S10431-S10434 [26SE]
S. 1779, Downed Animal Protection Act, S10597 [28SE]
S. 1785, amend vessel hull design copyright protection laws to clarify distinction between hull and deck and provide factors for protection of a revised design and guidance for assessment of similarity, S13412 [18NO]
S. 1785, amend vessel hull design protection laws to clarify distinction between hull and deck and provide factors for protection of a revised design and guidance for assessment of similarity, S10600 [28SE]
S. 1802, Pension Flexibility in Natural Disasters Act, S10759 [29SE]
S. 1817, Cleanup and Reconstruction Enhancement (CARE) Act, S10976 [4OC]
S. 1841, Medicare Informed Choice Act, S11231 [6OC]
S. 1848, Cleanup of Inactive and Abandoned Mines Act, S11233-S11235 [6OC]
S. 1890, Government Settlement Transparency Act, S11566 [19OC]
S. 1956, Access, Compassion, Care, and Ethics for Seriously Ill Patients (ACCESS) Act, S12355-S12357 [3NO]
S. 2011, Tire-Derived Fuel Safety Act, S12849 [15NO]
S. 2017, Equal Access to Justice Reform Act, S12951-S12953 [16NO]
S. 2058, Radio and Concert Disclosure and Competition Act, S13368 [18NO]
S. 2065, Occupational Safety Partnership Act, S13371-S13374 [18NO]
S. 2066, Occupational Safety Fairness Act, S13374 [18NO]
S. 2078, clarify National Indian Gaming Commission authority to regulate class III gaming and to limit lands eligible for gaming, S13390-S13393 [18NO]
S. 2080, Equal Access to Medicare Act, S13453 [12DE]
S. 2137, All Kids Healthy Insurance Coverage Act, S13802-S13804 [16DE]
S. Res. 207, Americans With Disabilities Act anniversary, S8805, S8831 [25JY]
S. Res. 261, require Federal, State, and local agencies to comply with public health, environmental, and environmental justice laws and regulations, S10760 [29SE]
S.J. Res. 4, congressional disapproval of rule submitted by the Dept. of Agriculture relating to risk zones for introduction of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease), S1979 [3MR]
S.J. Res. 5, encourage reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases, S1558 [16FE]
Transcripts
Energy Policy Act Conference Committee Meeting Excerpts Relative to Protection From Liability of Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Producers for Groundwater Contamination: Representatives Stupak and Barton, S9259 [28JY]