SAFETY
Amendments
Coastal zones: develop and maintain an integrated system of ocean and Great Lakes coastal observations (S. 361), S7922, S7924, S7936 [1JY]
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]
———protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members (H.R. 1751), H10039 [8NO], H10095, H10099, H10101, H10102, H10103, H10104 [9NO]
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]
National Asbestos Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 43), S3083, S3086 [17MR]
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]
Oceans: establish a program to help identify, assess, reduce, and prevent marine debris and its adverse impacts on the marine environment and navigation safety (S. 362), S7915 [1JY]
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]
Sports: ensure funding for sportfishing and boating safety programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 3649), S10067, S10140 [15SE], H8116 [20SE]
Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S4237, S4244, S4266, S4321, S4322, S4343, S4344 [26AP], S4373, S4377, S4430 [27AP], S4453, S4465, S4468, S4475, S4597, S4598 [28AP], S4636, S4653, S4654, S4655 [9MY], S4855, S4880, S4881, S4882 [10MY], S4907, S4915, S4918, S4920, S4924, S4928, S4929, S4960, S4961, S4962, S4963, S4964, S4970, S4971, S4973, S4974, S4975, S4976, S4977, S4978, S4979, S4980, S4981, S4982, S4983, S4984, S4985, S4986, S4987, S4993, S4997, S4998, S4999, S5000, S5001, S5002, S5003, S5004 [11MY], S5015, S5019, S5020, S5021, S5022, S5023, S5024, S5025, S5028, S5045, S5046, S5054, S5059, S5173, S5174, S5175, S5176, S5177, S5178, S5179, S5180 [12MY], S5199, S5205, S5232 [16MY], S5257, S5266 [17MY], H1055, H1185, H1186, H1187, H1190, H1191, H1192, H1194, H1199 [9MR], H1277, H1300, H1302, H1303, H1304, H1305, H1306, H1307, H1308, H1310, H1311, H1313 [10MR]
U.S. Boxing Commission: establish (H.R. 1065), H10353, H10354, H10355 [16NO]
Appointments
Conferees: H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, S6060 [26MY], H4136 [26MY]
Articles and editorials
Alarms, Instrumentation Failed in BP Refinery Blast, H5667 [12JY]
Bloodied Marines Sound Off About Want of Armor and Men, S4631 [9MY]
Border Desert Proves Deadly for Mexicans, S3804 [18AP]
Capitol Hill Blowout—Highways, Bike Paths, Ethanol, ``Biomass''—Congress Throws a Spending Party, S9406 [29JY]
Federal Judge Throws Out Thousands of Silica Diagnoses, S8321 [14JY]
For Doable Policy, H452 [9FE]
Frist—Lawsuits Threaten Gun Supply, S9235 [28JY]
Gun Liability Control, S9218 [28JY]
Immigration Reform—A 3-Legged Stool, H452 [9FE]
Let Us Give Thanks to Our Immigrants, H451 [9FE]
Many Say End of Firearms Ban Changed Little, E782 [27AP]
National ID Party, S3980 [20AP]
Open Canada to U.S. Beef Salazar Must Follow Allard's Example With Japan, S1968 [3MR]
Pentagon Releases Repayment Rules—Troops Who Bought Protective Gear Now May Request Reimbursement, H8727 [6OC]
``REAL ID'' Act—A Real Nightmare for DoD, S3978 [20AP]
Remembering Gun Control?, S3646 [14AP]
Revealed—Health Fears Over Secret Study Into GM Food, E1081 [24MY]
Security Derailed, S8190 [13JY]
Senate Delays Action on Defense Bill, S9235, S9248 [28JY]
Senate Moves Closer To Shielding Gun Makers From Negligence Suits, S9218 [28JY]
Silicosis Sheriff, S8320 [14JY]
Tennessee Deaths Bring New Charge—Trucker Illegally Obtained License Here, H445 [9FE]
U.S. Food Safety Under Siege?, E329 [2MR]
US Food Safety Under Siege?, E272-E274 [17FE]
Bills and resolutions
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see S. 51), S143 [24JA] (see H.R. 356), H195 [25JA]
Africa: recognize importance of addressing extreme poverty, impact of HIV/AIDS on the economy, need for safe blood supply, and congratulate Philadelphia, PA, for hosting the ``Live 8 2005'' concert (see H. Res. 349), H5603 [30JN]
Agriculture: restore the original deadline for mandatory country of origin labeling (see S. 2038), S13160 [17NO]
Airports: establish a deadline for the screening of all individuals, goods, property, vehicles, and other equipment entering a secure area of an airport (see H.R. 2688), H4140 [26MY]
Amtrak: provide for certain tunnel life safety and rehabilitation projects (see H.R. 3567), H7559 [28JY]
Anabolic Steroid Control Act: technical corrections (see S. 893), S4184 [25AP]
Animals: add non-human primates to the definition of prohibited wildlife species (see S. 1509), S9158 [27JY]
———provide better protection against bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and other prion diseases (see S. 2002), S12766 [14NO]
Armed Forces: ensure adequate strengths, protections, and benefits for members and their families (see S. 11), S142 [24JA] (see S. 871), S4108 [21AP]
———ensure certain members are not subject to secondary airport security screening (see H.R. 3743), H7860 [13SE]
———ensure equal treatment for members of Reserve components who perform inactive-duty training in determining entitlement for certain special pay categories (see H.R. 1371), H1691 [17MR]
———ensure that the confidential communications of a member of the Armed Forces with a victim service organization or a health care professional are not disclosed (see H.R. 3837), H8162 [20SE]
———prohibit requirement of anthrax and smallpox immunizations without members' consent and correct records of those previously punished for refusing such vaccines (see H.R. 514), H347 [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]
———ensure inspection of cargo carried on passenger aircraft (see H.R. 4373), H10909 [17NO]
———ensure passenger safety at airports (see H.R. 4607), H12049 [16DE]
———extend existing statute declaring interference with the operation of a passenger aircraft a Federal crime to all aircraft (see H.R. 3424), H6431 [25JY]
———improve air cargo security (see H.R. 2044), H2879 [3MY]
———improve security (see H.R. 3397), H6327 [21JY]
———improve the safe operation of aircraft (see H.R. 587), H352 [2FE] (see H.R. 734), H523 [9FE]
———make funds available for the Aviation Security Capital Fund and establish a Checkpoint Screening Security Fund (see H.R. 1818), H2548 [26AP]
———provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes (see H.R. 1400), H1692 [17MR]
———require installation of counter-man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) on certain passenger aircraft (see H.R. 2905), H4560 [15JN]
———strengthen security (see H.R. 2649), H4138 [26MY]
———tribute to U.S. commercial pilots who volunteer to participate in the Federal flight deck officer program (see H. Con. Res. 196), H5603 [30JN]
Bicycles: support a national bike month and express appreciation of cyclists and others for promoting bicycle safety and the benefits of cycling (see H. Con. Res. 145), H3055 [5MY]
Black Lung Benefits Act: ensure benefit equity for eligible survivors (see H.R. 300), H193 [25JA]
Black Lung Disability Trust Fund: resolve structural indebtedness (see H.R. 3915), H8387 [27SE]
Bridges: establish a demonstration project to begin correcting structural bridge deficiencies (see S. 2004), S12766 [14NO]
Bureau of Justice Statistics: establish a task force to gather information about, study, and report on incidents of abandonment of infant children (see H.R. 254), H136 [6JA]
Campus Fire Safety Month: establish (see S. Res. 224), S9468 [29JY] (see H. Res. 295), H3893 [24MY]
Cargo transportation: improve cargo security (see S. 2008), S12839 [15NO]
Chemicals: assist manufacturers and importers in preparing material safety data sheets in compliance with hazard communication standard and establish Global Harmonization Commission (see S. 2067), S13361 [18NO]
Children and youth: improve programs to monitor, register, deter, and punish individuals who commit violent sexual crimes against children (see S. 1086), S5532 [19MY]
———improve the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Program (see H.R. 1355), H1621 [16MR] (see H.R. 2423), H3554 [18MY]
———make grants to establish antibullying and gang prevention programs (see H.R. 283), H137 [6JA]
———make grants to improve the ability of State and local governments to prevent the abduction of children by family members (see S. 994), S4936 [11MY]
———promote greater public awareness of effective runaway youth prevention programs and the need for safe and productive alternatives, resources, and supports for homeless youth (see H. Res. 484), H8734 [6OC]
———promote improvement of information on, and protections against, child sexual abuse (see H.R. 3582), H7559 [28JY]
———provide protection and victim services to children abducted by family members (see H.R. 1672), H2102 [14AP]
———recognize importance of Knowing My 8 Rules for Safety in addressing the problem of missing children (see H. Res. 403), H7561 [28JY]
———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]
———support efforts and activities of the National SAFE KIDS Campaign to prevent all unintentional injuries among children (see H. Con. Res. 182), H4802 [20JN]
China, People's Republic of: adhere to internationally recognized health standards by prohibiting use of antiviral medication to protect livestock (see H. Res. 377), H6381 [22JY]
Coastal zones: develop and maintain an integrated system of ocean and Great Lakes coastal observations (see S. 361), S1260 [10FE] (see H.R. 1584), H1895 [12AP]
Colleges and universities: disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see S. 1196), S6225 [8JN] (see H.R. 2637), H4073 [25MY]
———provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 128), H75 [4JA]
———require entering students who will reside in on-campus housing to have received meningococcal vaccinations (see H.R. 803), H628 [15FE]
Congress: 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]
Controlled Substances Act: prohibit third-party Internet sales sites from posting offers to sell controlled substances (see H.R. 3608), H7561 [28JY]
Corps of Engineers: authorize the conduct of small projects for the rehabilitation or removal of dams (see S. 1887), S11559 [19OC] (see H.R. 4226), H9641 [3NO]
———provide assistance to design and construct a project to provide a continued safe and reliable municipal water supply system for Devils Lake, ND (see S. 353), S1260 [10FE]
Courts: allow persons who bring a product liability action for injuries sustained from a product not in compliance with CPSC standards to recover triple damages (see H.R. 1757), H2469 [21AP]
———authorize Federal judges to carry firearms (see H.R. 4477), H11326 [8DE]
———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]
———protect children, judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and their family members, and reduce and prevent gang violence (see H.R. 4472), H11326 [8DE]
———protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members (see S. 1968), S12447 [7NO] (see H.R. 1751), H2469 [21AP]
———protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members (H.R. 1751), consideration (see H. Res. 540), H10037 [8NO]
———protect public safety officers, judges, witnesses, victims, and their family members (see S. 1605), S9468 [29JY]
———provide liability protections for certain pandemics and countermeasures (see H.R. 3970), H8732 [6OC]
CPSC: ban realistic toy handguns (see H.R. 236), H79 [4JA]
———confirm jurisdiction over child safety devices for handguns (see H.R. 2217), H3112 [10MY]
———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 concerning the safety and labeling of portable generators (see S. 2084), S13501 [13DE]
———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 a product safety standard that requires certain manufacturers to establish and maintain a system for providing notification of recalls to consumers (see H.R. 1013), H846 [1MR]
———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]
Crime: establish a day to bring awareness to the issue of missing persons (see H. Res. 189), H1778 [5AP]
———expand protections against the misuse of public safety officer uniforms (see H.R. 3604), H7560 [28JY]
———extend program of grants for rape prevention education (see H.R. 4478), H11326 [8DE]
———protect civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and create employer liability for negligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. 714), H522 [9FE]
———provide penalties for trafficking in counterfeit marks (see S. 1699), S10037 [14SE] (see H.R. 32), H72 [4JA]
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]
———prevent a quality grade label issued for beef and lamb from being used for imported beef or lamb (see S. 2018), S12949 [16NO]
———prohibit establishment of standards to designate minimal-risk regions, including Canada, for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) unless country-of-origin labeling is required (see S. 108), S144 [24JA] (see H.R. 384), H233 [26JA]
———prohibit establishment of standards to designate minimal-risk regions, including Canada, for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) unless export access for cattle and beef products improves (see H.R. 187), H77 [4JA]
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]
Dept. of Defense: establish an Office of the Victim Advocate (see H.R. 1403), H1692 [17MR]
———prohibit funding for any study related to the transportation of chemical munitions across State lines (see S. 186), S574 [26JA] (see H.R. 416), H235 [26JA]
Dept. of Education: promote installation of fire alarm detection systems or other fire prevention technologies in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 4460), H11219 [7DE]
———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]
Dept. of Energy: establish a decommissioning pilot program to decommission and decontaminate the sodium-cooled fast breeder experimental test-site reactor in northwest Arkansas (see S. 64), S143 [24JA]
———external regulation of nuclear safety and occupational safety and health responsibilities at any nonmilitary energy laboratory (see H.R. 755), H582 [10FE]
———study potential fuel savings from intelligent transportation systems that help businesses and consumers plan travel and avoid delays (see H.R. 3986), H8733 [6OC]
Dept. of HHS: expand and intensify research programs concerning elder falls (see S. 1531), S9284 [28JY]
———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see S. 109), S144 [24JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: award grants to public transportation agencies to improve security (see S. 2032), S13160 [17NO]
———carry out activities to assess and reduce the vulnerabilities of public transportation systems (see H.R. 1116), H983 [3MR]
———carry out an empty container sealing pilot program to encourage shipping container handlers to seal empty containers after they have unpacked them (see H.R. 163), H135 [6JA]
———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]
———create an inspection program that uses videophone systems at certain points of entry in Florida to satisfy certain reporting requirements (see H.R. 1509), H1845 [6AP]
———develop and implement standards for the operation of air charter and general aviation operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (see S. 433), S1623 [17FE] (see H.R. 911), H792 [17FE]
———develop and implement the Responsive Emergency Alert and Dissemination of Information Call (READICall) System (see H.R. 2101), H2977 [4MY]
———establish national emergency centers on military installations (see H.R. 4112), H9043 [20OC]
———establish position of Northern Border Coordinator (see S. 816), S3735 [15AP] (see H.R. 1805), H2471 [21AP]
———extend requirement for prescreening of air passengers to international flights that overfly the U.S. (see H.R. 3337), H6106 [19JY]
———improve port security by providing grants to support Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and address vulnerabilities in port areas (see S. 855), S4021 [20AP] (see H.R. 1731), H2393 [20AP]
———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]
———make grants to address homeland security preparedness shortcomings of municipal and county governments (see H.R. 796), H587 [14FE]
———make grants to encourage community safety by incorporating disaster mitigation and emergency preparedness into comprehensive land use planning and urban development (see H.R. 3524), H7557 [28JY]
———notify passengers when they are flying on an aircraft carrying unscreened cargo (see H.R. 4353), H10502 [16NO]
———provide certain information relating to the reapportionment of airport screeners (see H. Res. 463), H8387 [27SE]
———provide for coordination and use of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (see S. 1986), S12607 [9NO] (see H.R. 4267), H10144 [9NO]
———provide improved and up-to-date communications equipment for the New York City Fire Dept. (see H.R. 1794), H2471 [21AP]
———provide interagency planning for preparing for, defending against, and responding to, the consequences of terrorist attacks against the Yucca Mountain Project (see H.R. 895), H792 [17FE]
———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]
Dept. of HUD: 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: acquire data on crimes that manifest evidence of prejudice based on gender (see H.R. 1193), H1263 [9MR]
———establish a Federal register of cases of child abuse or neglect (see S. 1940), S12076 [31OC] (see H.R. 764), H583 [10FE]
———establish a Probation and Parole Officer Safety Task Force (see H.R. 484), H285 [1FE]
———expand powers and jurisdiction to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 711), H522 [9FE]
———extend and expand the Child Safety Pilot Program (see S. 1961), S12401 [4NO]
———provide grants for organizations to find missing adults (see H.R. 2103), H2977 [4MY]
Dept. of Labor: revise regulations concerning the recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses (see H.R. 2805), H4295 [8JN]
Dept. of State: establish a program to bolster mutual security and safety of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico (see S. 853), S4021 [20AP] (see H.R. 2672), H4139 [26MY]
Dept. of Transportation: develop and implement an environmental review process for safety emergency highway projects (see H.R. 1086), H981 [3MR]
———establish a grant program for the rehabilitation, preservation, or improvement of railroad track (see H.R. 3264), H5800 [13JY]
———establish a National Driver Licensing and Education Improvement Program (see S. 563), S2244 [8MR]
———establish national transportation security research centers at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3634), H7612 [29JY]
———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]
———make grants for construction projects to prevent public access to tracks and other hazards of fixed guideway systems in residential areas (see H.R. 3674), H7741 [7SE]
———prohibit issuance and enforcement of certain requirements relative to commercial motor vehicle drivers (see H.R. 3725), H7819 [12SE]
———prohibit requirement of sounding a locomotive horn in suburban areas in nonpeak traffic hours (see H.R. 4116), H9043 [20OC]
———provide grant eligibility for a State that adopts a program for the impoundment of vehicles operated by persons while under the influence of alcohol (see S. 257), S886 [2FE] (see H.R. 473), H284 [1FE]
———report to Congress on proposed changes to policies that prohibit foreign interests from exercising control over economic and security decisions of U.S. airlines (see S. 2135), S13786 [16DE] (see H.R. 4542), H11653 [14DE]
———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: commend efforts of staff in response to Hurricane Katrina (see S. Res. 259), S10594 [28SE] (see S. Res. 263), S10823 [3OC]
———conduct a study of the accuracy of expiration dates on certain prescription drugs maintained by the Dept. (see H.R. 1149), H1023 [8MR]
———provide health care to members of the Armed Forces who serve in areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and study potential health consequences (see H.R. 4007), H8733 [6OC]
———require mandatory HIV testing of potential sources in the event of possible occupational exposure to HIV in a medical facility (see H.R. 3425), H6431 [25JY]
Developing countries: strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (see S. 2170), S14317 [21DE]
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: clarify that the religious status of a nonprofit facility does not preclude it from receiving assistance (see H.R. 1552), H1893 [12AP] (see H.R. 3208), H5739 [12JY]
———ensure State and local emergency preparedness operational plans address the needs of individuals with pets or service animals during a disaster or emergency (see H.R. 3858), H8340 [22SE]
Disasters: authorize a program for the protection of the health and safety of residents, workers, volunteers, and others in a disaster area (see S. 1741), S10294 [21SE] (see H.R. 3850), H8247 [21SE]
———develop a global tsunami detection and warning system and provide assistance for Indian Ocean tsunami victims and reconstruction of tsunami-affected countries (see S. 452), S1623 [17FE] (see H.R. 890), H791 [17FE]
———ensure evacuation of individuals with special needs in times of emergency (see S. 1685), S9931 [12SE]
———ensure that communities are prepared for evacuation in case of a major disaster (see H.R. 3815), H8088 [15SE]
———ensure that evacuation procedures are included as a part of State and local emergency preparedness operational plans (see H.R. 4258), H10038 [8NO]
———establish a unified national hazard alert system (see S. 1753), S10378 [22SE]
———extend predisaster hazard mitigation (see H.R. 3793), H8087 [15SE]
———improve and encourage greater public participation in community disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation plans (see H.R. 3565), H7559 [28JY]
———improve Federal response (see H.R. 1137), H988 [7MR]
———provide grants for mass evacuation exercises for urban and suburban areas and the execution of emergency response plans (see S. 2043), S13161 [17NO]
Diseases: promote technological advancements to reduce the timeframe for development of medical countermeasures to treat or prevent infectious diseases that pose a significant risk to public health (see H.R. 3627), H7612 [29JY]
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]
———restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1082), S5531 [19MY] (see H.R. 1288), H1416 [14MR]
Domestic violence: encourage States and localities to implement gun confiscation policies, reform stalking laws, create integrated domestic violence courts, and hire additional personnel for entering protection orders (see H.R. 3594), H7560 [28JY]
Drive Safer Sunday: designate (see S. Res. 318), S13161 [17NO] (see S. Res. 326), S13362 [18NO]
Drugs: establish certain restrictions on drugs containing isotretinoin, including the drug marketed as Accutane (see H.R. 2956), H4655 [16JN]
———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]
———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]
———provide an increased penalty for endangering a child while illegally manufacturing a controlled substance (see H.R. 1616), H1969 [13AP]
———withdraw the drug OxyContin from the commercial market (see H.R. 2195), H3054 [5MY]
Ecology and environment: constitutional amendment on the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment (see H.J. Res. 33), H941 [2MR]
Education: provide grants to rural local educational agencies to purchase new school buses (see S. 1311), S7377 [24JN]
Employment: condition minimum wage exemptions for organized camps on compliance with certain safety standards (see H.R. 2748), H4186 [7JN]
———create a system of background checks for certain workers who enter people's homes (see H.R. 3432), H6649 [26JY]
Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act: include certain former nuclear weapons program workers in the Special Exposure Cohort under the compensation program (see S. 1506), S9158 [27JY] (see H.R. 3481), H6933 [27JY]
EPA: 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]
———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]
Explosives: enhance homeland security by preventing unauthorized access to explosive materials stored by State or local agencies (see H.R. 4422), H11034 [18NO]
———require imported explosives to be marked in the same manner as domestically manufactured explosives (see S. 739), S3358 [7AP]
Extension Living Well Week: designate (see S. Res. 67), S1794 [28FE] (see H. Con. Res. 29), H235 [26JA]
FAA: designate certain functions performed at flight service stations as inherently governmental functions (see S. 776), S3555 [13AP] (see H.R. 1474), H1777 [5AP]
———enhance safety of commercial human space flight industry (see H.R. 656), H411 [8FE]
———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]
———repeal perimeter rule for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and LaGuardia Airport (see S. 1599), S9468 [29JY]
———return general aviation to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (see H.R. 1496), H1844 [6AP]
Fair Labor Standards Act: prohibit agreements to provide notice of investigations or inspections relative to child labor violations (see H.R. 4190), H9472 [1NO]
Families and domestic relations: establish grants to improve and study the National Domestic Violence Hotline (see H.R. 696), H521 [9FE]
———express that the attachment therapy technique known as rebirthing is a dangerous practice and should be prohibited (see S. Res. 276), S11477 [18OC]
FBI: include in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System persons who may be prevented from boarding an aircraft (see H.R. 1195), H1263 [9MR]
FCC: expedite and increase assignment of radio spectrum frequencies to public safety agencies (see H.R. 1646), 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]
FDA: 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]
———protect children from foods that pose a significant choking hazard (see H.R. 3560), H7558 [28JY]
———provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 4167), H9361 [27OC]
———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see S. 511), S2004 [3MR] (see H.R. 1079), H981 [3MR]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to dietary supplements (see H.R. 3156), H5600 [30JN]
———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]
———reduce human exposure to mercury through vaccines (see S. 1422), S8487 [19JY] (see H.R. 881), H791 [17FE]
———safeguard public health and provide food that is safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented (see H.R. 2235), H3112 [10MY]
Federal Railroad Administration: make welded rail and tank car improvements (see S. 763), S3481 [12AP]
FEMA: permit access to databases to comply with sex offender registry and notification laws (see H.R. 4381), H10909 [17NO]
Firearms: 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]
———ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers (see H.R. 4390), H11033 [18NO]
———improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 165), H76 [4JA]
———prevent children from having access to firearms (see H.R. 246), H136 [6JA]
———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]
———regulate .50 caliber sniper weapons designed for the taking of human life and the destruction of material (see S. 935), S4546 [28AP]
———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]
Firefighters: promote wildland firefighter safety (see S. 906), S4257 [26AP]
———recognize and honor contributions throughout U.S. history (see H. Res. 188), H1778 [5AP]
———reduce fatalities and injuries, make safety a national priority, and support national initiative focusing on firefighter safety (see H. Con. Res. 180), H4655 [16JN]
Food: include freshness dates on food labeling (see H.R. 3570), H7559 [28JY]
———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]
Food industry: strengthen restrictions on importation from bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) minimal-risk regions of meat, meat byproducts, and meat food products from bovines (see S. 294), S979 [3FE]
Food Safety Administration: establish (see S. 729), S3278 [6AP] (see H.R. 1507), H1845 [6AP]
Foreign aid: ensure protection of beneficiaries of U.S. humanitarian assistance (see H.R. 912), H792 [17FE]
Government: improve conduct of strategic communication (see H.R. 1869), H2646 [27AP]
Government regulations: improve national pier inspections and safety standards (see H.R. 1874), H2646 [27AP]
Green Chemistry Research and Development Program: implement (see S. 1270), S6825 [20JN] (see H.R. 1215), H1368 [10MR]
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]
Hazardous substances: establish a hazardous materials cooperative research program (see H.R. 909), H792 [17FE]
———phase-out use of mercury in dental fillings (see H.R. 4011), H8734 [6OC]
———prepare comprehensive strategy for international negotiations to reduce global mercury use to levels sufficient to protect public health and the environment (see S. Res. 64), S1624 [17FE]
———protect human health from toxic mold (see H.R. 1269), H1416 [14MR]
———reduce exposure of children, workers, and consumers to toxic chemical substances (see S. 1391), S8217 [13JY] (see H.R. 4308), H10156 [10NO]
———reduce quantity of mercury in the environment (see H.R. 2391), H3434 [17MY]
———require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see S. 1110), S5851 [24MY] (see H.R. 2567), H3892 [24MY]
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]
———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 programs and activities to assist in mobilizing appropriate healthcare workforce in the event of a health emergency or natural disaster (see S. 1638), S9833 [8SE]
———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]
———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]
Health care facilities: implement computerized order entry systems in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities to reduce medication errors and increase efficiency (see H.R. 3607), H7561 [28JY]
———provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities (see H.R. 4491), H11327 [8DE]
———provide relief payments to private and public hospitals that temporarily ceased to operate because of a mandatory evacuation order issued in anticipation of Hurricane Rita (see H.R. 4143), H9102 [25OC]
Health care professionals: tribute to career and volunteer emergency medical technicians and paramedics (see H. Res. 301), H4142 [26MY]
Holloman AFB, NM: land exchange to remove private lands from safety zone for munitions storage bunkers (see H.R. 486), H285 [1FE]
Housing: constitutional amendment on the right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing (see H.J. Res. 32), H941 [2MR]
———ensure that dwelling units assisted under the section 8 rental housing voucher program comply with housing quality standards (see H.R. 2653), H4138 [26MY]
Hurricanes: establish a Comprehensive Environmental Sampling and Toxicity Assessment Plan (CESTAP) to assess and monitor air, water, soil and human populations in areas impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (see H.R. 4139), H9102 [25OC]
———improve reporting relative to safety of workers in response and recovery activities related to Hurricane Katrina (see S. 1771), S10424 [26SE]
———protect volunteers assisting the victims of Hurricane Katrina (see H.R. 3736), H7860 [13SE]
Immigration: bar admission and facilitate removal of alien terrorists and their supporters, drug traffickers, and other illegal or criminal aliens and reform the visa and legal immigration systems (see H.R. 688), H521 [9FE]
Insurance: extend aviation war risk insurance program (see S. 1102), S5778 [23MY] (see H.R. 3065), H5176 [24JN]
Law enforcement: enforcement of restraining orders (see H. Res. 382), H6431 [25JY]
———ensure that State and local law enforcement agencies execute warrants for arrest of nonviolent offenders when children are not present, unless overriding circumstances exist (see H.R. 2530), H3768 [23MY]
———protect individuals performing certain Federal and federally assisted functions (see H.R. 1710), H2149 [19AP]
———protect vulnerable persons from drug trafficking (see H.R. 1528), H1845 [6AP]
———provide for registration of sex offenders and for appropriate notification of their whereabouts (see H.R. 3133), H5599 [30JN]
———provide for research on and standards for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratories (see S. 2019), S12949 [16NO] (see H.R. 798), H627 [15FE]
Law enforcement officers: amend the matching grant program for purchasing bulletproof armor vests (see H.R. 4215), H9555 [2NO]
———provide additional protections (see H.R. 2194), H3054 [5MY]
Maine: establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program (see S. 488), S1867 [1MR] (see H.R. 1012), H846 [1MR]
Medicaid: provide health information technology grants to States and reduce number of medical and medication errors, unnecessary hospitalizations, infections, and inappropriate care (see H.R. 4142), H9102 [25OC]
Medicare: coverage of, as supplies for the injection of insulin, home needle destruction devices and the disposal of needles and lancets through a sharps-by-mail or similar program (see H.R. 2841), H4355 [9JN]
———impose minimum nurse staffing in participating hospitals (see H.R. 1372), H1691 [17MR]
———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]
———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]
———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 to establish and implement security procedures to reduce the likelihood of infant patient abduction and baby switching (see H.R. 252), H136 [6JA]
Medicare/Medicaid: require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see H.R. 4293), H10156 [10NO]
Mental health: raise awareness about the importance of social worker and case worker safety (see H. Con. Res. 278), H9275 [26OC]
Mining and mineral resources: reauthorize collection of reclamation fees, revise abandoned mine reclamation program, promote remining, and authorize Office of Surface Mining to collect black lung excise tax (see H.R. 2721), H4141 [26MY]
Motor vehicles: allow an operator of a commercial motor vehicle breaks in a daily tour of duty (see H.R. 623), H410 [8FE]
———improve child safety (see S. 561), S2244 [8MR]
———improve safety of all-terrain vehicles (see S. 2069), S13361 [18NO] (see S. 2081), S13451 [12DE]
———include Government safety information on new vehicle stickers (see S. 560), S2244 [8MR]
———provide driver safety grants to States with graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements (see S. 795), S3652 [14AP]
———require combination 3-point safety belts on certain school buses (see H.R. 2210), H3112 [10MY]
———require replacement tires to meet standards for tires on new vehicles including fuel economy (see S. 1851), S11212 [6OC]
———require use of safety belts and child restraint systems by children (see H.R. 2105), H2977 [4MY]
National Asbestos Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 43), S1116 [8FE]
National Campus Safety Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 221), S9285 [28JY] (see H. Res. 15), H79 [4JA]
National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 278), S11477 [18OC]
National Citizens' Crime Prevention Campaign: anniversary (see S. Res. 208), S8826 [25JY]
National Clean Beaches Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 332), H4802 [20JN]
National Cyber Security Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 259), H8734 [6OC] (see H. Res. 491), H8846 [17OC]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 2088), H2976 [4MY]
National Internet Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 147), S5437 [18MY]
National Methamphetamine Prevention Week: establish (see S. Res. 313), S12839 [15NO] (see H. Res. 556), H10502 [16NO]
National Park Service: make necessary safety improvements to the Statue of Liberty and fully reopen the Statue to the public (see H.R. 3316), H5914 [14JY]
National parks and recreation areas: reduce risks from and mitigate effects of avalanches on visitors to units of the National Park System and other recreational users of public land (see S. 225), S738 [1FE] (see H.R. 2039), H2737 [28AP]
National Radiation Protection Professionals Week: designate (see S. Res. 335), S13786 [16DE]
National Safe Boating Week: recognize the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the National Safe Boating Council for promotion efforts (see H. Res. 243), H2648 [27AP]
National Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S5437 [18MY] (see S. Res. 160), S6101 [6JN]
National security: assure the safety of U.S. children in foreign-based and domestic institutions (see H.R. 1738), H2394 [20AP]
———enhance security and protect against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (see S. 2145), S14064 [19DE]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see S. 378), S1413 [15FE] (see S. 1032), S5071 [12MY] (see H.R. 478), H284 [1FE]
———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]
———increase number of political subdivisions directly receiving awards under program to improve State and local preparedness for bioterrorism and other public health emergencies (see H.R. 1987), H2736 [28AP]
———prepare and strengthen biodefenses against deliberate, accidental, and natural outbreaks of illness (see S. 1873), S11422 [17OC]
———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports (see H.R. 173), H135 [6JA]
———protect human health and the environment from the release of hazardous substances by terrorists (see H.R. 1562), H1894 [12AP]
———protect the public against threat of chemical attacks (see H.R. 2237), H3113 [10MY]
———provide for a domestic defense fund to improve homeland defense (see S. 140), S145 [24JA]
———reduce crime and terrorism at U.S. seaports (see H.R. 2651), H4138 [26MY]
———require employers at critical infrastructure sites to participate in the pilot program for employment eligibility verification (see H.R. 1770), H2470 [21AP]
———require homeland security grants for terrorism preparedness and prevention be awarded based on assessment of risk, threat, and vulnerabilities (see S. 308), S1115 [8FE] (see H.R. 1419), H1693 [17MR]
———strengthen the national biodefense system (see S. 3), S142 [24JA]
National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (see S. Con. Res. 10), S1116 [8FE] (see H. Con. Res. 316), H11654 [14DE]
National Time Out Day: support goals and ideas (see S. Res. 40), S1050 [7FE] (see H. Res. 150), H1371 [10MR]
Native Americans: restore safety to Indian women (see S. 987), S4869 [10MY]
Natural gas: provide additional requirements for the siting, construction, or operation of liquefied natural gas import facilities (see S. 684), S2995 [17MR]
———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]
New York: allow use of tandem trailers in certain areas on Interstate 787 (see H.R. 571), H351 [2FE]
New York, NY: provide protections and services to certain individuals after the terrorist attack (see H.R. 566), H351 [2FE]
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week: designate (see S. Res. 130), S4547 [28AP]
NRC: establish guidelines and procedures for tracking, controlling, and accounting for individual spent fuel rods and segments (see S. 1194), S6225 [8JN]
Nuclear energy: improve nuclear safety and security (see S. 864), S4021 [20AP]
———improve security at U.S. nuclear facilities (see H.R. 4602), H12048 [16DE]
———prohibit operation of nuclear power plants unless there exists a State and county certified radiological emergency response plan (see H.R. 4601), H12048 [16DE]
———renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents (see S. 865), S4021 [20AP]
———require commercial nuclear utilities to transfer spent nuclear fuel from pools into dry casks and convey to the Dept. of Energy title to all spent nuclear fuel thus safely stored (see S. 2099), S13570 [14DE] (see H.R. 4538), H11653 [14DE]
Nuclear weapons: protect public health and safety if testing by the U.S. is resumed (see H.R. 1194), H1263 [9MR]
Occupational safety and health: provide enhanced criminal penalties for willful violations of occupational standards for asbestos (see S. 668), S2995 [17MR]
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]
———apply to Federal and State government employers (see H.R. 3473), H6933 [27JY]
———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]
———provide for criminal liability for willful safety standard violations resulting in the death of contract employees (see H.R. 3165), H5600 [30JN]
Oceans: establish a program to help identify, assess, reduce, and prevent marine debris and its adverse impacts on the marine environment and navigation safety (see S. 362), S1260 [10FE] (see H.R. 3692), H7742 [7SE]
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (see H.R. 3595), H7560 [28JY]
OSHA: 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]
Pesticides: implement integrated pest management systems to minimize use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of pesticide use (see S. 1619), S9727 [7SE] (see H.R. 110), H74 [4JA]
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]
Pipelines: require notification of appropriate emergency response authorities when damage to underground pipeline facilities occurs or is discovered (see H.R. 2958), H4721 [17JN]
Postal Service: prevent closure or consolidation of post offices (see H. Con. Res. 22), H196 [25JA]
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]
Presidential appointments: provide that a Federal public safety position may not be held by any political appointee who does not meet certain minimum requirements (see H.R. 3925), H8387 [27SE]
———provide that a Federal public safety position may not be held by any political appointee who does not meet certain minimum requirements (H.R. 3925), consideration (see H. Res. 570), H10909 [17NO]
Privacy: 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 States to keep confidential the addresses of victims of domestic violence included in the State's computerized voter registration list (see H.R. 4225), H9641 [3NO]
Professional Boxing Safety Act: amend (see S. 148), S435 [25JA]
Public Health Service Act: enhance biodefense and pandemic preparedness activities (see S. 1880), S11422 [17OC]
———provide protections for first responders (see S. 1437), S8559 [20JY]
Public safety officers: provide benefits to those who die or become disabled as a result of certain injuries (see H.R. 1147), H1023 [8MR]
Radioactive substances: expedite development of medical countermeasures to treat radiation resulting from a nuclear or radiological attack (see H.R. 1291), H1506 [15MR]
———improve security of radiation sources (see S. 1150), S6021 [26MY] (see H.R. 2689), H4140 [26MY]
———procure and stockpile safe and effective radioprotectant drugs (see H. Con. Res. 97), H1509 [15MR]
———provide for the disposition of U.S. uranium inventories (see H.R. 904), H792 [17FE]
———strengthen capabilities to secure sealed sources of nuclear materials from terrorists (see S. 979), S4646 [9MY]
———study health effects of exposure to depleted uranium munitions and require cleanup and mitigation of such contaminated sites (see H.R. 2410), H3434 [17MY]
Railroads: eliminate unsafe railway-road grade crossings and enhance railroad safety through new technology, inspections, and accident investigations (see S. 1380), S7986 [11JY]
———ensure safe and secure transportation of extremely hazardous materials (see S. 773), S3555 [13AP]
———establish rail worker emergency training program (see H.R. 4372), H10909 [17NO]
———improve quality of life and safety of persons living and working near railroad tracks (see H.R. 3596), H7560 [28JY]
———increase rail transportation security (see S. 1379), S7986 [11JY] (see H.R. 4106), H9043 [20OC]
———increase safety (see S. 230), S738 [1FE]
———provide for the safety and security of railroads, passengers, workers, and communities, and establish an assistance program for families of passengers involved in rail accidents (see H.R. 2351), H3261 [12MY]
Red Ribbon Week: support goals (see S. Res. 277), S11477 [18OC] (see H. Res. 485), H8734 [6OC]
Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act: provide assistance for residential properties designated as Superfund sites (see S. 255), S739 [1FE] (see H.R. 433), H283 [1FE]
Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see S. 95), S144 [24JA] (see H.R. 1218), H1368 [10MR]
———ensure that highway safety signs within 5 miles of a border checkpoint in the U.S. are bilingual (see H.R. 3814), H8088 [15SE]
———establish and implement traffic safety law enforcement and media campaigns to reduce drunken driving and increase seatbelt use (see S. 565), S2244 [8MR]
———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 2566), H3892 [24MY] (see H.R. 3104), H5434 (see H.R. 3104), H5478 [29JN] (see H.R. 3330, 3332), H6106 [19JY] (see H.R. 3377), H6326 [21JY] (see H.R. 3453), H6932 [27JY] (see H.R. 3512, 3514), H7557 [28JY]
———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3377), technical corrections (see H. Con. Res. 212), H6327 [21JY]
———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3514), consideration (see H. Res. 401), H7556 [28JY]
———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3514), consideration (H. Res. 401)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 400), H7556 [28JY]
———improve the highway safety improvement program and require States to make public information on dangerous intersections (see S. 562), S2244 [8MR]
———improve traffic safety by discouraging the use of traffic signal preemption transmitters (see S. 564), S2244 [8MR] (see H.R. 1122), H983 [3MR]
———maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (see S. 168), S573 [26JA] (see H.R. 429), H235 [26JA]
———permit States to carry out surface transportation program projects on local roads to improve safety concerns (see S. 248), S739 [1FE]
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: repeal perimeter rule on flight distances (see H.R. 4419), H11034 [18NO]
Rural areas: improve safety of rural roads (see H.R. 954), H794 [17FE]
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: provide additional flexibility and rescind certain Federal funds (see H.R. 4071), H8918 [18OC]
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 284), H137 [6JA]
Safe Drinking Water Act: amend to clarify definition of the term ``underground injection'' (see S. 837), S3817 [18AP]
———assist small communities with achieving or maintaining compliance with drinking water standards (see S. 689), S3147 [4AP] (see H.R. 2417), H3435 [17MY]
———develop additional methods for assessing the health effects of drinking water contaminants on infants, children, women, and pregnant women (see H.R. 4198), H9554 [2NO]
———reauthorize and extend provisions relating to contaminant prevention, detection, and response (see S. 1426), S8488 [19JY]
School Bus Safety Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 498), H8918 [18OC]
School Zone Safety Awareness Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 28), H235 [26JA]
Schools: enhance penalties for threatening to kill, injure, or intimidate an individual, or to cause property damage, by means of fire or an explosive on school property (see H.R. 3573), H7559 [28JY]
Secret Service: modify activities (see S. 1967), S12447 [7NO]
Senior citizens: ensure adequate public-private infrastructure and resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (see S. 2010), S12839 [15NO]
Sewage disposal: enhance security of wastewater treatment works (see S. 1995), S12681 [10NO]
———ensure that sewage treatment plants monitor for and report discharges of raw sewage (see H.R. 1720), H2393 [20AP]
Shipping industry: improve intermodal shipping container transportation security (see S. 376), S1413 [15FE]
Ships and vessels: 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]
Sports: ensure funding for sportfishing and boating safety programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 3649), H7672 [6SE]
———establish standards for the testing of prohibited substances and methods for certain professional sports associations (see H.R. 2516), H3694 [19MY]
———reauthorize sport fishing and recreational boating safety programs (see S. 421), S1622 [17FE]
States: provide with resources needed to rid our schools of performance-enhancing drug use (see S. 1974), S12526 [8NO]
———require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of potentially visually impaired individuals (see S. Con. Res. 71), S13659 [15DE] (see H. Con. Res. 235), H7742 [7SE]
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: reauthorize and reform the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program (see S. 961), S4546 [28AP] (see H.R. 1600), H1968 [13AP]
Tariff: glass bulbs designed for sprinkler systems (see H.R. 2016), H2737 [28AP]
Taxation: allow a credit for qualified expenditures paid or incurred to replace certain wood stoves (see H.R. 3928), H8512 [28SE]
———allow businesses to expense qualified security devices (see H.R. 875), H791 [17FE]
———allow deduction for personal safety clothing for volunteer firefighters (see H.R. 346), H195 [25JA]
———allow deduction for purchase and installation of qualifying electronic premise security systems (see H.R. 3632), H7612 [29JY]
———exclude benefits from income, employment taxes, and wage withholding property tax rebates, provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see S. 1906), S11744 [21OC] (see H.R. 1405), H1692 [17MR]
———exclude from gross income certain hazard mitigation assistance (see S. 290), S979 [3FE] (see H.R. 380, 387), H233 [26JA]
———extend credits to assist in the purchase of fishing safety equipment (see S. 1473), S8746 [22JY]
———provide a credit to facilitate the accelerated development and deployment of crash avoidance and protection systems (see H.R. 3591), H7560 [28JY]
———provide a nonrefundable credit for individuals who purchase a residential safe storage device for firearms (see S. 1584), S9467 (see S. 1598), S9468 [29JY] (see H.R. 947), H794 [17FE]
———provide a nonrefundable tax credit to law enforcement officers who purchase armor vests (see H.R. 2823), H4296 [8JN]
———provide a refundable tax credit to public safety volunteers (see S. 625), S2734 [15MR] (see H.R. 385), H233 [26JA] (see H.R. 934), H793 [17FE]
———provide a tax credit for police officers and professional firefighters and exclude from income certain benefits received by public safety volunteers (see H.R. 2822), H4296 [8JN]
———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (see S. 2053), S13360 (see S. 2073), S13361 [18NO] (see H.R. 453), H283 [1FE] (see H.R. 4464), H11219 [7DE]
———provide credit to certain agriculture-related businesses for cost of protecting certain chemicals (see S. 2052), S13360 [18NO] (see H.R. 713), H522 [9FE]
———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see S. 512), S2004 [3MR]
Technology: encourage cell phones and other devices to show personal emergency contacts under the acronym ICE (In Case of Emergency) so emergency personnel can contact family and friends (see H. Con. Res. 236), H7742 [7SE]
———rechannelize certain spectrum bands to promote deployment of commercial broadband technologies to facilitate interoperable communications for public safety (see H.R. 4626), H12167 [17DE]
Telecommunications: develop and implement an emergency backup communications system (see S. 1703), S10037 [14SE]
———establish a permanent grant program to improve public safety communications and the interoperability of emergency communications equipment (see H.R. 1323), H1508 [15MR]
———promote and enhance public safety and encourage rapid deployment of IP-enabled voice services for emergency response networks (see S. 1063), S5437 [18MY] (see H.R. 2418), H3554 [18MY]
———provide grants and other support to achieve communications interoperability in the U.S. (see H.R. 1251), H1370 [10MR]
———provide grants and other support to State and local officials to improve public safety communications and the interoperability of emergency communications equipment (see S. 1274), S6909 [21JN] (see H.R. 4119), H9043 [20OC]
———strengthen Federal leadership, provide grants, enhance outreach and guidance, and provide other support to State and local officials to enhance emergency communications capabilities (see S. 1725), S10187 [19SE]
Telephones: require providers of wireless telephone services to provide access to the universal emergency telephone number in subterranean subway stations located within their area of coverage (see H.R. 733), H523 [9FE]
Terrorism: criminalize acts of agroterrorism and enhance agricultural biosecurity through increased prevention, detection, response, and recovery planning (see S. 1532), S9284 [28JY]
———prevent access by terrorists to nuclear material, technology, and expertise and establish an Office of Nonproliferation Programs in the Executive Office of the President (see H.R. 665), H411 [8FE]
———provide incentives to commercial researchers to develop technologies and drugs to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack (see S. 975), S4547 [28AP]
———reduce risk to food supply from intentional contamination (see S. 1534), S9284 [28JY]
Tobacco products: prohibit use of vending machines other than in locations in which the presence of minors is prohibited (see H.R. 3593), H7560 [28JY]
———require cigarette products to be placed under or behind the counter in retail sales (see H.R. 2749), H4186 [7JN]
Transportation: establish a goods movement program to improve the productivity, security, and safety of freight transportation gateways (see H.R. 168), H77 [4JA]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see S. 732), S3278 [6AP] (see H.R. 3), H520 [9FE]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 140), H1022 [8MR] (see H. Res. 144), H1263 [9MR]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 399), H7556 [28JY]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 399)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 393), H6932 [27JY]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 226), H7561 [28JY]
———improve public transportation (see S. 907), S4257 [26AP]
———improve safety of nonmotorized transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian safety (see S. 794), S3652 [14AP]
———improve transportation security (see S. 1052), S5300 [17MY]
———increase rail and public transportation security (see H.R. 52), H73 [4JA] (see H.R. 153), H135 [6JA] (see H.R. 1109), H982 [3MR] (see H.R. 3270), H5800 [13JY]
———reauthorize and improve surface transportation safety programs (see S. 1567), S9467 [29JY]
———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]
———repeal the security screening opt-out program for airport operators allowing the hiring of private screeners (see H.R. 3172), H5601 [30JN]
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]
U.S. Boxing Commission: establish (see S. 148), S435 [25JA] (see H.R. 468), H284 [1FE] (see H.R. 1065), H941 [2MR]
———establish (H.R. 1065), consideration (see H. Res. 553), H10225 [15NO]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: change manner of allocation of first responder grant funds (see H.R. 1093), H982 [3MR]
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]
———ensure that the District of Columbia and States are provided with a safe, lead free supply of drinking water (see S. 1328, 1328), S7613 [29JN] (see H.R. 3178, 3178), H5601 [30JN]
———exempt nonprofit small public water systems from certain drinking water standards relating to naturally occurring contaminants (see S. 41), S143 [24JA]
———improve water quality in an equitable manner (see H.R. 4541), H11653 [14DE]
———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]
Water pollution: prohibit a publicly-owned treatment works from diverting flows to bypass any portion of its treatment facility (see H.R. 1126), H983 [3MR]
Wildlife: protect captive wildlife and make technical corrections to certain laws (see S. 1415), S8419 [18JY]
Women: promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see H.R. 3185), H5602 [30JN]
———promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see S. 1796), S10724 [29SE]
———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 707), S3200 [5AP] (see H.R. 2861), H4355 [9JN]
Cloture motions
Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), motion to proceed, S8740 [22JY], S8908 [26JY], S9087 [27JY]
Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S4854 [10MY], S5026 [12MY]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), motion to proceed, S4157 [22AP], S4235 [26AP]
Conference reports
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users (H.R. 3), H7043-H7550 [28JY]
Cost Estimates
Nuclear Safety and Security Act (S. 864): CBO, S9721 [7SE]
REAL ID Act (H.R. 418): CBO, H438-H440 [9FE]
Factsheets
Community Health and Land Use Issues: National Association of County and City Health Officials, S4926 [11MY]
Foreign Signals Intelligence: National Security Agency, S5907 [25MY]
Letters
Air cargo security improvement: Peter Kant, Rapiscan Systems, Inc., H3461 [18MY]
———Rich Mastronardi, American Science and Engineering, Inc., H3461 [18MY]
———Robert C. Davis, Cargo Security Solutions, Inc., H3462 [18MY]
Child Protection and Home Safety Act: Ed Rhoades, Utah Chiefs of Police Association, S9519 [29JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security grants to State and local governments for interoperable communication equipment: several public safety officials' organizations, S14126 [20DE]
Dept. of Labor investigation to determine if criminal charges should be filed in work related deaths of four iron workers in Toledo, OH: Representative Kaptur, H5145 [24JN]
Dept. of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program funding: Fredell Anderson, Leajak Concrete Construction Inc., S9444 [29JY]
———Loretta Molter, Molter Corp., S9444 [29JY]
———Wayne R. Frazier, Sr., Md. Washington Minority Contractors Association, Inc., S9444 [29JY], H7581 [29JY]
District of Columbia Personal Protection Act: several organizations, S11295 [7OC]
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]
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]
FAA air traffic control services funding through reductions in Surface Transportation Board administrative expenses funding: Kate Breen, National Association of Air Traffic Specialists, H5536 [30JN]
FAA funding: Marion Blakey, FAA, S13629 [15DE]
Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding: Mark R. Warner and Mike Huckabee, National Governors Association, S3730 [15AP]
———several organizations, S3729 [15AP]
———several State and local government organizations, S3730 [15AP]
Hanford Nuclear Reservation case: Representative DeFazio, H2208 [20AP]
Humanitarian Assistance Code of Conduct Act: Charles J. Lyons, U.S. Fund for UNICEF (organization), H856 [2MR]
———Mary E. McClymont, American Council for Voluntary International Action, H856 [2MR]
Improve safety of nonmotorized transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian safety: Anne P. Canby, Surface Transportation Policy Project (organization), S4925 [11MY]
———Bill Wilkinson, National Center for Bicycling & Walking, S4925 [11MY]
———David Certner, AARP, S4925 [11MY]
———Deron Lovaas, Natural Resources Defense Council, S4926 [11MY]
———Mele Williams, League of American Bicyclists, S4926 [11MY]
———Patrick A. Miller, American Society of Landscape Architects, S4926 [11MY]
———Rae Rupp Srch, Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations, S4925 [11MY]
———Sally Flocks, America Walks (organization), S4925 [11MY]
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]
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]
OSHA enforcement of respirator standards relative to workplace protection from tuberculosis: several labor organizations, H5053 [23JN]
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]
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]
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]
Safety of silicone breast implants: Scott L. Spear, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, E591 [7AP]
Secure Access to Justice and Court Protection Act: Caroline Frederickson, ACLU, H10094 [9NO]
———Leonidas R. Mecham, Judicial Conference of the U.S., H10094 [9NO]
———Robert D. Evans, ABA, H10094 [9NO]
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]
Sportfishing and boating safety programs funding: Representative Don Young, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H7825 [13SE]
———Representative Thomas, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7825 [13SE]
State safety belt incentive grant eligibility: Jeffrey W. Runge, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, S5043 [12MY]
Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act: Allen Brill, Rolex Watch U.S.A., Inc., S12717 [10NO]
———Charles J. Duke, Zippo Manufacturing Co., S12717 [10NO]
———Danette Wineberg, Timberland Co., S12718 [10NO]
———Donna Van Green, Vision Council of America, S12717 [10NO]
———Doreen Small, Warnaco, Inc., S12717 [10NO]
———Patrick T. Brewer, Lexmark International, Inc., S12717 [10NO]
———several organizations, E19 [4JA]
Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: Anne P. Canby, Surface Transportation Policy Project (organization), S5261 [17MY]
———Debbie Sease, Sierra Club, S5260 [17MY]
———John Horsley, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, S5261 [17MY]
———Kevin Shannon, Association for Commuter Transportation, S5261 [17MY]
———Representative Barton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H1054 [9MR]
———Representative Don Young, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1055 [9MR], H1319 [10MR]
———Representative Pombo, Committee on Resources (House), H1319 [10MR]
———several local government organizations, S5260 [17MY]
———T. Peter Ruane, American Road & Transportation Builders Association, S5260 [17MY]
———Transportation Construction Coalition, S5261 [17MY]
———William W. Millar, American Public Transportation Association, S5264 [17MY]
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]
Uparmored High Mobility Multipurposed Wheeled Vehicles (Humvees) funding: David F. Melcher and James J. Lovelace, Dept. of Defense, S4080 [21AP]
Lists
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]
Germane amendments to H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, S5056 [12MY]
Michigan organizations opposing H.R. 800, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, S4930 [11MY]
Oregonians killed on the job, E816 [28AP]
Memorandums
Digital Television Transition Date: Several First Responders Organizations, S12198 [2NO]
Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: Brad Yacobucci, Congressional Research Service, E456 [16MR]
Motions
Courts: protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members (H.R. 1751), H10106 [9NO]
Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), S9230 [28JY]
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]
Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S4157 [22AP], S4897, S4914 [11MY], H1322 [10MR], H4114 [26MY]
Pamphlets
Safety of Silicone Breast Implants, E591-E594 [7AP]
Remarks in House
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (H.R. 356), H175 [25JA]
Alachua County, FL: American Heart Association donation of defibrillators to schools, E712 [21AP]
Armed Forces: condition supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan on guarantees that safety needs of members will be met, H722 [17FE], H8650 [6OC]
———ensure that the confidential communications of a member of the Armed Forces with a victim service organization or a health care professional are not disclosed (H.R. 3837), E1902 [20SE]
———reimburse members for cost of protective body armor or other protective, safety, and health equipment for use in Iraq or Afghanistan, H8650, H8724 [6OC]
Army: uparmored High Mobility Multipurposed Wheeled Vehicles (Humvees) funding, H5219 [27JN]
Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices, H3086 [10MY]
Asthma Awareness Day: observance, H2746 [3MY]
Aviation: extend existing statute declaring interference with the operation of a passenger aircraft a Federal crime to all aircraft, H6294, H6295 [21JY]
———improve air cargo security, H3445, H3448, H3460 [18MY]
———improve air cargo security (H.R. 2044), E844 [3MY]
———make funds available for the Aviation Security Capital Fund and establish a Checkpoint Screening Security Fund (H.R. 1818), E768 [26AP], E784 [27AP]
———provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes (H.R. 1400), H11127, H11128 [7DE], H11264 [8DE], E2481 [8DE]
———tribute to U.S. commercial pilots who volunteer to participate in the Federal flight deck officer program (H. Con. Res. 196), H11118-H11120 [7DE]
Bicycles: support a national bike month and express appreciation of cyclists and others for promoting bicycle safety and the benefits of cycling (H. Con. Res. 145), E896 [5MY]
Buchanan, NY: require a security assessment of Indian Point nuclear powerplant, H8035 [15SE]
Burn Awareness Week: observance, E297 [18FE]
Camden County, NC: environmental impact of proposed landfill, H9540 [2NO]
Capital punishment: imposition of Federal death penalty for killing of certain Federal public safety officers, H10101 [9NO]
Capitol Police: commend for evacuation of the Capitol complex due to errant flight into restricted airspace, H3133, H3134, H3162 [11MY], H3203 [12MY], H5482 [30JN]
———funding through reductions in GPO funding, H4957, H4958 [22JN]
———prohibit transfer of horse mounted unit to U.S. Park Police, H4954-H4956 [22JN]
Century Council (nonprofit organization): tribute to cooperation with Nickelodeon (television network) on underage drinking education program, H8990 [20OC], E2149 [20OC]
Chemicals: eliminate use of methyl bromide for fumigation purposes, E1357 [27JN]
Children and youth: allow use of witness protection grants for youths trying to leave gangs, H10103 [9NO]
———child abuse prevention, H817 [1MR]
———improve the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Program (H.R. 1355), H1606 [16MR], H5901-H5905 [14JY]
———improve the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Program (H.R. 2423), H3898 [25MY], H4408 [14JN]
———make grants to establish antibullying and gang prevention programs, H8392 [28SE]
———promote greater public awareness of effective runaway youth prevention programs and the need for safe and productive alternatives, resources, and supports for homeless youth (H. Res. 484), H9063-H9065 [25OC], E2208 [28OC]
———protect from sexually violent offenders, H2456 [21AP]
China, People's Republic of: prevent trafficking of counterfeit goods, H11336 [13DE]
Correctional institutions: Federal prison system funding, H2750 [3MY]
Courts: allow actions to be brought by, or on behalf of, certain young children against sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that market specifically to such children, H8933, H8934 [19OC]
———allow judges to carry firearms subject to certain training and regulation, H10104, H10105 [9NO]
———authorize courts to apply directly for certain Federal law enforcement grants, H10104 [9NO]
———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]
———increase protection of judges and courthouses, H1427 [15MR], H1606 [16MR]
———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]
———protect judges, H4525 [15JN]
———protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members (H.R. 1751), H2727 [28AP], H10045, H10090-H10109 [9NO], E2329, E2338, E2339 [10NO], E2639 [22DE]
———protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members (H.R. 1751), amendment process, H9672 [4NO]
———protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members (H.R. 1751), consideration (H. Res. 540), H10053-H10056 [9NO]
———protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members (H.R. 1751), motion to recommit, H10106, H10107 [9NO]
———replace mandatory minimum sentences with longer maximium sentences for certain offenses against judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members, H10099, H10100 [9NO]
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]
———promulgate a product safety standard that requires certain manufacturers to establish and maintain a system for providing notification of recalls to consumers (H.R. 1013), E316 [1MR]
———restore jurisdiction over fixed site amusement park rides (H.R. 2500), E1042 [20MY]
Crime: add category of preferential consideration for witness protection grants for jurisdictions that share an international border, H10102 [9NO]
———expand protections against the misuse of public safety officer badges and uniforms, H8430 [28SE]
———permit State and local educational agencies to access the national crime information database for employment background checks, H7905 [14SE]
———protect civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and create employer liability for negligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes on employer-controlled premises (H.R. 714), E202 [9FE]
———provide penalties for trafficking in counterfeit marks (H.R. 32), H3699-H3703 [23MY], E19 [4JA], E1072 [24MY]
Danny Foundation: tribute, E1957 [27SE]
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]
———prohibit establishment of standards to designate minimal-risk regions, including Canada, for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) unless country-of-origin labeling is required (H.R. 384), E98 [26JA]
———require testing for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) at the request of any livestock producer or processor, H4270 [8JN]
Dept. of Defense: develop comprehensive policy relative to the prevention of, and response to, sexual assaults involving members of the Armed Forces, H4575 [16JN]
———postpone certain closures and realignments of military installations until a strategy is submitted for environmental clean up of previously closed bases, H3746 [23MY], H3771 [24MY], H3898, H3906 [25MY], H4082, H4091, H4099, H4100-H4103 [26MY], E1099 [25MY]
———Surface Ship Torpedo Defense Program funding, H4005 [25MY], H4134-H4136 [26MY]
———treatment of unexploded ordnance, H4082, H4102 [26MY], H4736 [20JN], E1099 [25MY]
Dept. of Energy: financial accountability of contractors at nuclear facilities, H2431 [21AP]
———study potential fuel savings from intelligent transportation systems that help businesses and consumers plan travel and avoid delays (H.R. 3986), E2041 [6OC]
Dept. of HHS: bar-code medication technology funding, H5072, H5073 [23JN]
———give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis, H2746 [3MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: aviation and border security funding, H3541 [18MY]
———carry out activities to assess and reduce the vulnerabilities of public transportation systems (H.R. 1116), E354 [3MR]
———carry out an empty container sealing pilot program to encourage shipping container handlers to seal empty containers after they have unpacked them (H.R. 163), E27 [4JA]
———chemical facility security funding, H3379-H3381 [17MY], H3535 [18MY], H3747 [23MY], E1052 [20MY]
———chemical plant security funding, H8691 [6OC]
———Citizen Corps program funding, H3218 [12MY]
———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]
———Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism funding, H3456 [18MY]
———establish a program for use of advanced technology and communication to meet homeland security needs along borders, H546-H548 [10FE]
———establish national emergency centers on military installations (H.R. 4112), E2144 [20OC]
———establish position of Northern Border Coordinator (H.R. 1805), E781 [27AP]
———funding, H1551 [16MR]
———grant funding to assist States in conforming with minimum drivers license standards, H3399, H3400 [17MY]
———improve port security by listing facilities in Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans that could be vulnerable to natural disasters or terrorist attacks, H8053-H8055 [15SE]
———issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (H.R. 2780), H4565 [16JN]
———make grants to encourage community safety by incorporating disaster mitigation and emergency preparedness into comprehensive land use planning and urban development (H.R. 3524), E1679 [29JY]
———make improvements to the Federal Flight Deck Officers Program, H3483, H3484 [18MY]
———provide certain information relating to the reapportionment of airport screeners (H. Res. 463), H8692 [6OC], E1960 [27SE]
———provide improved and up-to-date communications equipment for the New York City Fire Dept. (H.R. 1794), E729 [21AP]
———reduce time which passengers must remain seated when departing from or arriving at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, H3482, H3483 [18MY]
———reimburse State and local port authorities for additional costs associated with elevated threat levels, H8052, H8053 [15SE]
———replace color-coded terror alert system and ensure effective means of communicating risk to the public, H3479, H3480 [18MY]
———require entry of convictions for using a false driver's license to board an airplane into the aviation screening database, H544-H546 [10FE]
———shoulder-fired missile defense systems for passenger aircraft research funding, H3390, H3391 [17MY], H3446, H3449 [18MY]
———Urban Area Security Initiative funding, H3221 [12MY]
———use of delivery bonds to assure illegal aliens attend Federal deportation proceedings, H541-H544 [10FE]
Dept. of HUD: lead hazard control grants funding, H5398, H5399 [29JN]
———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: acquire data on crimes that manifest evidence of prejudice based on gender (H.R. 1193), E393 [9MR]
———establish a Federal register of cases of child abuse or neglect, H7915 [14SE]
———provide grants to State Supreme Courts for creation of a threat assessment database, H10102 [9NO]
Dept. of Labor: assist investigation to determine if criminal charges should be filed in work-related deaths of four iron workers in Toledo, OH, H5144 [24JN]
———revise regulations concerning the recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses, H5666, H5686 [12JY]
Dept. of State: provide assistance to Mexico to prevent the production of methamphetamine and prevent diversion of methamphetamine precursors for illicit use, H6046, H6047, H6048 [19JY]
Dept. of Transportation: assist investigation to determine if criminal charges should be filed in work-related deaths of four iron workers in Toledo, OH, H5387 [29JN]
———provide grant eligibility for a State that adopts a program for the impoundment of vehicles operated by persons while under the influence of alcohol (H.R. 473), E117 [1FE]
———Transportation Technology Innovation and Demonstration Program funding, E1815 [12SE]
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: ensure State and local emergency preparedness operational plans address the needs of individuals with pets or service animals during a disaster or emergency (H.R. 3858), E1943 [22SE]
Disasters: anniversary of Trans World Airlines Flight 800 crash in New York, H5805 [14JY]
———authorize a program for the protection of the health and safety of residents, workers, volunteers, and others in a disaster area (H.R. 3850), E1912 [21SE]
———extend predisaster hazard mitigation (H.R. 3793), H7961 [15SE]
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, 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]
———restore right to keep and bear arms, H5501-H5504 [30JN]
Drugs: establish certain restrictions on drugs containing isotretinoin, including the drug marketed as Accutane, H2950 [4MY], H4477 [14JN]
———provide an increased penalty for endangering a child while illegally manufacturing a controlled substance (H.R. 1616), H4194 [8JN]
———reduce foreign shipments of pseudoephedrine used in the production of methamphetamine, H4437 [14JN]
———review expiration dates for prescription drugs, H4300 [9JN]
Drunken driving: allow use of Alcohol-Impaired Driving Countermeasures grant funding for Driving While Intoxicated Courts, H1308 [10MR]
East Deer, PA: tribute to disaster response team responding to train derailment, E309 [1MR]
EPA: Clean Water State Revolving Fund funding, H3592, H3608, H3674 [19MY]
———study of effects of pesticides on small children in Duval County, FL, H1827 [6AP]
FAA: air traffic control services funding through reductions in Amtrak funding, H5399 [29JN]
———air traffic control services funding through reductions in Surface Transportation Board administrative expenses funding, H5535, H5536 [30JN]
———enhance safety of commercial human space flight industry (H.R. 656), E181 [8FE]
———prohibit funding for competitive sourcing of flight service stations, H5497-H5499 [30JN]
———return general aviation to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, H3395 [17MY]
———safety programs funding, H5399 [29JN]
Families and domestic relations: establish grants to improve and study the National Domestic Violence Hotline (H.R. 696), E190 [9FE]
FBI: include in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System persons who may be prevented from boarding an aircraft (H.R. 1195), H8129 [20SE], E1835 [13SE]
FCC: expedite and increase assignment of radio spectrum frequencies to public safety agencies (H.R. 1646), E665 [15AP]
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]
———safety of silicone breast implants, E590 [7AP]
———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 Air Marshal Service: reimburse airlines for cost of seats used by air marshals, H3395-H3398 [17MY], H3680 [19MY]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to dietary supplements (H.R. 3156), E1441 [1JY]
———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]
FEMA: comply with sex offender registry and notification laws by granting access to databases, H10508 [17NO]
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]
———improve safety of handguns, E2216 [28OC]
———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 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]
Firefighters: recognize and honor contributions throughout U.S. history (H. Res. 188), H1802-H1806 [6AP]
———reduce fatalities and injuries, make safety a national priority, and support national initiative focusing on firefighter safety (H. Con. Res. 180), H4820-H4823, H4860 [21JN], E1318 [23JN]
Foreign aid: ensure protection of beneficiaries of U.S. humanitarian assistance (H.R. 912), H854-H859 [2MR]
Forest Service: wildfire management funding through reductions in National Endowment for the Arts funding, H3618, H3646-H3648 [19MY]
Government: improve conduct of strategic communication (H.R. 1869), E781 [27AP]
Green Chemistry Research and Development Program: implement (H.R. 1215), E407 [10MR]
Greenville, SC: tribute to Greenville SAFE KIDS Coalition, E754 [25AP]
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]
Hanford, WA: nuclear waste site reclamation project funding, H3778 [24MY], H10062 [9NO]
Hazardous substances: establish a hazardous materials cooperative research program, H1045 [9MR]
———establish a hazardous materials cooperative research program (H.R. 909), H768 [17FE]
———increase security of transport, H3447-H3452 [18MY]
———phase-out use of mercury in dental fillings (H.R. 4011), H9282 [27OC]
———reduce exposure of children, workers, and consumers to toxic chemical substances (H.R. 4308), E2337 [10NO]
———Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H418 [9FE], H1626 [17MR], H2190 [20AP], H3778, H3787, H3862, H3867 [24MY], H10061 [9NO]
Health: 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]
———use of electronic medical records to decrease health care costs and improve patient safety, H569 [10FE], H8715 [6OC], H9365 [28OC], H9941-H9943 [7NO]
Health care facilities: provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities (H.R. 4491), E2501 [8DE]
Highway Trust Fund: extend certain highway-related excise taxes and expenditure authorities, H1042 [9MR]
Holloman AFB, NM: land exchange to remove private lands from safety zone for munitions storage bunkers (H.R. 486), H1386, H1387 [14MR]
House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H4145 [7JN]
Houston, TX: conduct risk assessment of air toxics in communities near industrial facilities, H7022 [28JY]
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]
———protect volunteers assisting the victims of Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3736), H7871, H7883-H7887 [14SE]
———tribute to emergency personnel assisting victims of Hurricane Katrina, E1810 [8SE]
Insurance: extend aviation war risk insurance program (H.R. 3065), E1349 [24JN]
Lafayette, LA: tribute to Junior League NO FEAR NO FUTURE—A Campaign Against Drinking and Driving program, E235 [15FE]
Law enforcement: provide for research on and standards for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratories (H.R. 798), H11462-H11467 [13DE], E2534 [14DE]
Liberty, MO: condolences to victims and families of school bus accident, H3118 [11MY]
Maine: establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program (H.R. 1012), E320 [1MR]
March-Westin Co., Inc.: OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Star award recipient, E2335 [10NO]
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]
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization): anniversary, H8486 [28SE]
Motor vehicles: allow an operator of a commercial motor vehicle breaks in a daily tour of duty, H1185, H1186 [9MR]
———amend exemption for maximum driving and on duty time for drivers transporting agricultural commodities, H1187, H1188 [9MR]
———amend exemption for maximum driving and on duty time for drivers transporting agricultural commodities or farm supplies at planting or harvest time, H1187 [9MR]
———exempt commercial motor vehicle operators working in emergency rerail industry from hours of service rules, H7581 [29JY]
———exempt commercial motor vehicle operators working in oil and gas industry from hours of service rules, H1186, H1187 [9MR]
———exempt Nebraska from truck length freeze relative to custom harvesters, H1191, H1192 [9MR], E404 [10MR]
———improve safety and enforcement relative to operation while under the influence of, or having used, drugs, H1048 [9MR]
———limit liability of renting and leasing companies for negligence caused by operators of rented or leased vehicles, H1200-H1202 [9MR]
———require combination 3-point safety belts on certain school buses (H.R. 2210), H3118 [11MY], E931 [11MY]
Mount Carmel, IL: tribute to North Intermediate Center of Education for participation in International Walk to School Day, E1969 [28SE]
NASA: International Space Station and space shuttle safety assessment reports funding, H4548, H4549 [15JN]
———submit plan to protect whistleblowers who expose potentially catastrophic risks to health or safety, H6365, H6366 [22JY]
National Campus Safety Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 15), H8656, H8658 [6OC]
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement suicide bomber checkpoints, checked baggage screening, and screener staffing recommendations, H11120 [7DE]
National Cyber Security Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 491), H8815-H8817 [17OC]
National Fire Prevention Week: observance, H8739 [7OC]
National Safe Boating Week: recognize the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the National Safe Boating Council for promotion efforts (H. Res. 243), H3737 [23MY], E1095 [25MY], E1110 [26MY]
National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, H202 [26JA], H3366 [17MY], H11518 [14DE], H11813 [15DE]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (H.R. 478), H256 [1FE]
———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]
———national objectives priority assignments, H5232-H5239 [27JN]
———permit use of Federal homeland security funds for payment of salaries of local law enforcement officers, H3219, H3220 [12MY]
———protect food supply, E329 [2MR]
———protect the public against threat of chemical attacks (H.R. 2237), H3747 [23MY], H4490 [15JN]
———reduce crime and terrorism at U.S. seaports, H6280-H6282 [21JY]
———reduce crime and terrorism at U.S. seaports (H.R. 2651), H4119 [26MY]
———require homeland security grants for terrorism preparedness and prevention be awarded based on assessment of risk, threat, and vulnerabilities, H4271 [8JN]
———strengthen the national biodefense system, H5105 [24JN], H5714 [12JY]
National Time Out Day: support goals and ideas (H. Res. 150), E420 [10MR]
National Transportation Week: observance, E1057 [23MY]
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]
New York, NY: provide protections and services to certain individuals after the terrorist attack (H.R. 566), E134 [2FE]
Nuclear energy: require commercial nuclear utilities to transfer spent nuclear fuel from pools into dry casks and convey to the Dept. of Energy title to all spent nuclear fuel thus safely stored (H.R. 4538), E2536 [14DE]
———spent nuclear fuel storage sites, H3789, H3791, H3794 [24MY]
Nuclear weapons: address the threat of a nuclear electromagnetic pulse to civilian and military infrastructures, H4340-H4345 [9JN], H4888-H4894 [21JN]
———protect public health and safety if testing by the U.S. is resumed (H.R. 1194), H1209 [9MR]
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]
Oil Pollution Act: increase liability limits for owners of vessels responsible for oil spills and adjust such limits for inflation, H9568, H9569 [3NO]
OSHA: enforcement of respirator standards relative to workplace protection from tuberculosis, H5053, H5054, H5055 [23JN]
———expand voluntary compliance programs, H3242 [12MY]
Ottawa Lake Quarry (business): National Mining Association Sentinels of Safety Trophy recipient, E1913 [21SE]
Pharmaceuticals: development of electronic prescribing systems to improve patient safety and quality of care for patients, H722 [17FE]
———establish uniform standards for restocking of unused drugs, H2652 [28AP]
———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]
Phillips, Andrew: Dept. of Justice National Public Safety Medal of Valor recipient, H5918 [18JY]
Product safety: increase awareness of furniture tipovers and the dangers posed to children, H1853 [12AP]
Radioactive substances: expedite development of medical countermeasures to treat radiation resulting from a nuclear or radiological attack (H.R. 1291), E449 [16MR]
———procure and stockpile safe and effective radioprotectant drugs (H. Con. Res. 97), E456 [16MR]
———study health effects of exposure to depleted uranium munitions and require cleanup and mitigation of such contaminated sites (H.R. 2410), H3338 [17MY]
Railroads: provide for the safety and security of railroads, passengers, workers, and communities, and establish an assistance program for families of passengers involved in rail accidents (H.R. 2351), E972 [13MY]
Real estate: enumerate harmful uses of land which constitute a threat to public health and safety in cases of eminent domain, H9594, H9595 [3NO]
Red Ribbon Week: support goals (H. Res. 485), H9058, H9059, H9074 [25OC]
Roads and highways: establish a transportation and active living program, a safe routes to school program, and a nonmotorized transportation pilot program, H1424 [15MR]
———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 2566), H4047-H4053 [25MY]
———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3104), H5557, H5562 [30JN]
———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3332), H6087, H6088 [19JY]
———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3377), H6269, H6273 [21JY]
———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3377), technical corrections (H. Con. Res. 212), H6309 [21JY]
———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3453), H6878 [27JY]
———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3512), H7034, H7035 [28JY], H7570 [29JY]
———maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (H.R. 429), E88 [26JA]
———prohibit the sale to, and possession by, unauthorized users of traffic signal preemption transmitters, H1306 [10MR]
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: repeal perimeter rule on flight distances (H.R. 4419), E2416 [18NO]
Science: require certain risk assessments to human health or the environment by transportation projects adhere to sound and objective scientific practices, H1308-H1310, H1313 [10MR]
Ships and vessels: 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]
South Carolina: tribute to cycling organizations for efforts to promote bicycle safety, H9477 [2NO]
Sports: ensure funding for sportfishing and boating safety programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 3649), H7823-H7825 [13SE], H8116 [20SE]
States: subtract amounts received in high-priority programs from surface transportation program formula totals, H1311-H1313 [10MR]
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: reauthorize and reform the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program (H.R. 1600), E642 [13AP]
Taxation: allow a credit for qualified expenditures paid or incurred to replace certain wood stoves (H.R. 3928), E1975 [28SE]
———provide a nonrefundable tax credit to law enforcement officers who purchase armor vests (H.R. 2823), E1172 [8JN]
———provide a tax credit for police officers and professional firefighters and exclude from income certain benefits received by public safety volunteers (H.R. 2822), E1170 [8JN]
Telecommunications: establish a permanent grant program to improve public safety communications and the interoperability of emergency communications equipment, H3193-H3195 [11MY]
———establish a permanent grant program to improve public safety communications and the interoperability of emergency communications equipment (H.R. 1323), H3274 [16MY], H8141-H8146 [20SE]
———provide grants and other support to achieve communications interoperability in the U.S., H3457 [18MY]
———provide grants and other support to State and local officials to improve public safety communications and the interoperability of emergency communications equipment (H.R. 4119), E2140 [20OC]
Television: move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur, H10628-H10630 [17NO]
Terrorism: prevent access by terrorists to nuclear material, technology, and expertise and establish an Office of Nonproliferation Programs in the Executive Office of the President (H.R. 665), H568 [10FE], E187 [8FE]
Toledo, OH: investigation to determine if criminal charges should be filed in work-related deaths of four iron workers, H5693-H5695 [12JY]
Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), H1038-H1205, H1214, H1215 [9MR], H1276-H1325, H1334 [10MR], H3240 [12MY], H4050 [25MY], E226 [14FE], E404 [10MR], E456 [16MR], E1057 [23MY]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), amendment process, H971 [3MR]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), conference report, H7570, H7571-H7583, H7590 [29JY], E1719 [29JY], E1815 [12SE]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 140), H1034-H1038 [9MR]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 144), H1272-H1276 [10MR], E446 [16MR]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 399), H7570 [29JY], E1752 [6SE]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 226), H7035 [28JY]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), corrections in engrossment, H1325 [10MR]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), motion to instruct conferees, H4114-H4118 [26MY]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), motion to recommit, H1323 [10MR]
———increase penalties for terrorist attacks against railroad carriers and mass transportation systems on land, on water, or through the air, H6214, H6255, H6256 [21JY]
———increase rail and public transportation security, H5950-H5952 [18JY], H6208, H6209 [21JY], H11517 [14DE]
———increase rail and public transportation security (H.R. 153), E21 [4JA]
———increase rail and public transportation security (H.R. 3270), H5887 [14JY], E1483 [13JY]
———program funding relative to minimum rate of return for donor States, H1041, H1042 [9MR], H4114-H4118 [26MY]
———trucking industry, intercity bus, and railroad security grants funding, H3387, H3388 [17MY]
Transportation Security Administration: liability protections relative to security screening opt-out program for airport operators allowing the hiring of private screeners, H8697 [6OC]
———notify passengers flying on a plane carrying uninspected cargo, H3445 [18MY]
———passenger and checked baggage screening systems funding, H3386 [17MY], H3452 [18MY]
———Registered Traveler pilot program continuation, H8690 [6OC]
———repeal the security screening opt-out program for airport operators allowing the hiring of private screeners (H.R. 3172), E1434 [1JY]
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]
United Group Services, Inc.: OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Star award recipient, E655 [15AP]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: change manner of allocation of first responder grant funds (H.R. 1093), H973 [3MR]
Violence Against Women Act: ensure prosecution of offenders on tribal lands, H8427 [28SE]
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]
———ensure that the District of Columbia and States are provided with a safe, lead free supply of drinking water (H.R. 3178), E1432 [1JY]
———require a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate (H.R. 213), E23 [4JA]
Water pollution: prohibit a publicly-owned treatment works from diverting flows to bypass any portion of its treatment facility (H.R. 1126), H3589 [19MY]
Wilkens, Hubert: OATS, Inc., Safe Driver Award recipient, E2572 [17DE]
Women: prenatal care for pregnant women funding, H7962 [15SE]
———promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (H.R. 3185), E2645 [22DE]
———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (H.R. 2861), H10167 [15NO], E1185 [9JN]
Workers Memorial Day: observance, E816 [28AP]
Remarks in Senate
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (S. 51), S512-S514, S536 [26JA]
AID: safe drinking water programs funding, S8534 [20JY]
Ameren Corp.: tribute to successful work outage at the Callaway, MO, Nuclear Plant, S13775 [16DE]
American Automobile Association: tribute to School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipients, S4253 [26AP]
American Beverage Licensees (organization): advertising campaign designed to stop charitable donations by General Motors Corp. to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization), S2232-S2234 [8MR]
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]
———provide better protection against bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and other prion diseases (S. 2002), S12767 [14NO]
Armed Forces: ensure adequate strengths, protections, and benefits for members and their families (S. 11), S147 [24JA], S684 [1FE]
———ensure adequate strengths, protections, and benefits for members and their families (S. 871), S4137 [21AP], S4157 [22AP]
———reimburse members for cost of protective body armor or other protective, safety, and health equipment for use in Iraq or Afghanistan, S11086-S11088 [5OC]
Army: High Mobility Multipurposed Wheeled Vehicles (Humvees) common remotely operated weapons station funding, S11120 [5OC]
———uparmored High Mobility Multipurposed Wheeled Vehicles (Humvees) funding, S3968, S3995 [20AP], S4079, S4080, S4083-S4086 [21AP], S4519 [28AP], S4628 [9MY], S10916-S10918 [4OC], S11112, S11113 [5OC]
Assault weapons: extend ban on production of assault weapons, S1928 [2MR]
Automatic Defibrillation in Adam's Memory Act: funding, S11972 [27OC]
Aviation: improve air cargo security, S8174, S8176 [13JY], S8251 [14JY]
Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Violence (organization): report on State gun laws protecting children, S1257 [10FE]
Bridges: repair and maintenance funding, S4381 [27AP]
Capitol Police: commend for evacuation of the Capitol complex due to errant flight into restricted airspace, S4906 [11MY], S7670 [30JN]
Cargo transportation: improve cargo security (S. 2008), S12840-S12844, S12871 [15NO], S13065 [16NO]
Century Council (nonprofit organization): tribute to cooperation with Nickelodeon (television network) on underage drinking education program, S11657 [20OC]
———tribute to National Prom and Graduation Safety Month Initiative, S4542 [28AP]
Chemicals: assist manufacturers and importers in preparing material safety data sheets in compliance with hazard communication standard and establish Global Harmonization Commission (S. 2067), S13370 [18NO]
Children and youth: improve programs to monitor, register, deter, and punish individuals who commit violent sexual crimes against children (S. 1086), S5539 [19MY]
———make grants to improve the ability of State and local governments to prevent the abduction of children by family members (S. 994), S4938 [11MY]
Coastal zones: develop and maintain an integrated system of ocean and Great Lakes coastal observations (S. 361), S1293 [10FE], S7926, S7936-S7939 [1JY]
Colleges and universities: disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (S. 1196), S6228 [8JN]
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]
Constantino, Deanna: American Automobile Association National School Safety Patroller of the Year award recipient, S4253 [26AP]
Corps of Engineers: authorize the conduct of small projects for the rehabilitation or removal of dams (S. 1887), S11561 [19OC]
———Lake Sakakawea dock and boat ramp design and construction project funding, S12747 [14NO]
———provide assistance to design and construct a project to provide a continued safe and reliable municipal water supply system for Devils Lake, ND (S. 353), S1284 [10FE]
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), S11696 [20OC]
———protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members (S. 1968), S12448-S12450 [7NO]
———protect public safety officers, judges, witnesses, victims, and their family members (S. 1605), S9524-S9528 [29JY]
CPSC: issue regulations concerning the safety and labeling of portable generators (S. 2084), S13503 [13DE]
———promulgate fire safety standards for cigarettes (S. 389), S1430 [15FE]
Crime: condemn courthouse violence, S3235, S3236 [5AP]
———provide penalties for trafficking in counterfeit marks (H.R. 32), S12718 [10NO]
———provide penalties for trafficking in counterfeit marks (S. 1699), S10044 [14SE], S12714-S12718 [10NO]
Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence: observance, S12003 [27OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: change in Federal regulations relaxing prohibition of beef imports from Canada due to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease), S26 [4JA], S1591 [17FE]
———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]
———prohibit establishment of standards to designate minimal-risk regions, including Canada, for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) unless country-of-origin labeling is required (S. 108), S278 [24JA]
Dept. of Defense: Common Remotely Operated Weapons Station (CROWS) funding, S12808 [15NO]
———prohibit funding for any study related to the transportation of chemical munitions across State lines (S. 186), S594-S596 [26JA]
———U.S. Northern Command IMT-2000 3G Communications Capabilities implementation funding, S11096 [5OC]
———uparmored High Mobility Multipurposed Wheeled Vehicles (Humvees) funding, S8540-S8542 [20JY], S8614-S8617 [21JY]
Dept. of Energy: prohibit spent nuclear fuel from being deposited into, or transported to, a non-federally-owned, offsite facility and conduct study on the storage, reprocessing, and recycling of spent nuclear fuel, S7218-S7220 [23JN]
Dept. of HHS: expand and intensify research programs concerning elder falls (S. 1531), S9294-S9296 [28JY]
———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (S. 109), S278 [24JA], S1156 [9FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: assess and reduce vulnerabilities of general aviation airports and aircraft, S8182 [13JY]
———chemical facility security standards, S8249 [14JY]
———develop and implement standards for the operation of air charter and general aviation operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (S. 433), S1653 [17FE]
———explosive detection devices research and development funding, S8284 [14JY]
———first responder interoperable communications funding, S8157, S8160 [13JY], S8253, S8254 [14JY]
———first responders, seaport security, and Border Patrol funding, S2833-S2835 [16MR], S2923 [17MR]
———improve port security by providing grants to support Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and address vulnerabilities in port areas (S. 855), S4027 [20AP]
———issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (S. 1193), S6168 [7JN]
———provide for coordination and use of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (S. 1986), S12615 [9NO]
———regulate ammonium nitrate (S. 1141), S6032-S6034 [26MY]
———require report on port security grant programs, S8126-S8128 [12JY]
———SAFER Firefighting Hiring Program funding, S7967 [11JY]
———seaports security funding, S2835 [16MR]
Dept. of Justice: extend and expand the Child Safety Pilot Program (S. 1961), S12401 [4NO], S13412 [18NO]
———waive the match requirement under the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program for purposes of replacing defective vests, S10020 [14SE]
Dept. of State: establish a program to bolster mutual security and safety of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico (S. 853), S4024 [20AP]
Dept. of Transportation: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program funding, S9413 [29JY]
———establish a National Driver Licensing and Education Improvement Program (S. 563), S2263 [8MR]
———highway safety programs funding, S4622, S4624 [9MY]
———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]
———provide grant eligibility for a State that adopts a program for the impoundment of vehicles operated by persons while under the influence of alcohol (S. 257), S887 [2FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: commend efforts of staff in response to Hurricane Katrina, S10348 [22SE]
———commend efforts of staff in response to Hurricane Katrina (S. Res. 259), S10603 [28SE]
———commend efforts of staff in response to Hurricane Katrina (S. Res. 263), S10911 [3OC]
Developing countries: strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks, S3176 [5AP]
———strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (S. 2170), S14329 [21DE]
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]
Disasters: conduct a study on improving Federal disaster response, S11254 [7OC]
———develop a global tsunami detection and warning system and provide assistance for Indian Ocean tsunami victims and reconstruction of tsunami-affected countries (S. 452), S1670 [17FE]
———ensure evacuation of individuals with special needs in times of emergency (S. 1685), S9940 [12SE]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms, S11646 [20OC]
———restore right to keep and bear arms (S. 1082), S6009 [26MY], S11294 [7OC]
Drive Safer Sunday: designate (S. Res. 326), S13417 [18NO]
Drugs: expand the clinical trials drug data bank (S. 470), S1797-S1804 [28FE], S13095 [17NO]
———include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid (S. 1137), S6030 [26MY]
———protect the public from unsafe importation of prescription drugs and from counterfeit prescription drugs, S5433 [18MY]
Drunken driving: increase penalties for higher-risk drivers who operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, S5265 [17MY]
Education: provide grants to rural local educational agencies to purchase new school buses (S. 1311), S7378 [24JN]
EPA: clean water and drinking water State revolving funds funding, S2954 [17MR]
———Clean Water State Revolving Fund funding, S9369, S9370 [29JY]
———continue ban on human testing of pesticides, S7552-S7561 [29JN], S7800 [30JN]
———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]
———review studies on human testing of pesticides before issuing final rule, S7552-S7560 [29JN], S7800 [30JN]
Explosives: require imported explosives to be marked in the same manner as domestically manufactured explosives (S. 739), S3359 [7AP]
Extension Living Well Week: designate (S. Res. 67), S1811 [28FE]
FAA: designate certain functions performed at flight service stations as inherently governmental functions (S. 776), S3563 [13AP]
———relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (S. 65), S244 [24JA]
———repeal perimeter rule for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and LaGuardia Airport (S. 1599), S9519 [29JY]
———safety programs funding, S13627 [15DE]
Families and domestic relations: express that the attachment therapy technique known as rebirthing is a dangerous practice and should be prohibited (S. Res. 276), S11499, S11500 [18OC]
FCC: 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]
———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 Railroad Administration: make welded rail and tank car improvements (S. 763), S3486 [12AP]
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]
———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]
———require provision of a child safety lock in connection with the transfer of a handgun, S1603 [17FE], S4642 [9MY], S9114 [27JY], S9217-S9222 [28JY], S9820 [8SE]
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]
Food Safety Administration: establish (S. 729), S3302 [6AP]
Hanford, WA: nuclear waste site reclamation project funding, S12748 [14NO]
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]
———establish programs and activities to assist in mobilizing appropriate healthcare workforce in the event of a health emergency or natural disaster (S. 1638), S9844 [8SE]
———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]
———provide compensation for injuries resulting from smallpox countermeasures, provide protection against chemical or radiological agents, increase distribution of vaccines, and improve vaccine injury compensation, S1598 [17FE]
———safety of vaccines containing mercury and thimerosal, S11994 [27OC]
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]
Insurance: extend aviation war risk insurance program (S. 1102), S5787 [23MY]
Iraq: Advanced First Responders Network funding, S4838, S4839 [10MY]
Law enforcement: justice programs funding, S12316 [3NO]
———provide for research on and standards for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratories (S. 2019), S12954 [16NO]
Maine: establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program (S. 488), S1876 [1MR]
Mascoutah, IL: designate MidAmerica St. Louis Airport as a port of entry, S8188, S8189 [13JY]
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]
———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]
———reduce work hours and increase supervision of resident-physicians to ensure the safety of both patients and resident-physicians (S. 1297), S7301 [23JN]
Motor vehicles: improve child safety (S. 561), S2263 [8MR]
———include Government safety information on new vehicle stickers (S. 560), S2263 [8MR]
———limit liability of renting and leasing companies for negligence caused by operators of rented or leased vehicles, S5433 [18MY]
———make certain funding to States dependent upon the existence and enforcement of motorcycle helmet laws, S4915-S4917 [11MY]
———provide driver safety grants to States with graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements (S. 795), S3664 [14AP]
———State safety belt incentive grant eligibility, S5042, S5054-S5059 [12MY], S5256, S5264, S5265 [17MY]
National Asbestos Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 43), S1138 [8FE], S3086 [17MR]
National Campus Safety Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 221), S10055 [14SE]
National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (S. Res. 278), S11498 [18OC]
National Citizens' Crime Prevention Campaign: anniversary (S. Res. 208), S8831 [25JY], S9317 [28JY]
National Internet Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 147), S5450 [18MY]
National parks and recreation areas: reduce risks from and mitigate effects of avalanches on visitors to units of the National Park System and other recreational users of public land (S. 225), S741 [1FE], S9020 [26JY]
National Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 145), S5448 [18MY]
———designate (S. Res. 160), S6112 [6JN]
National security: enhance security and protect against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (S. 2145), S14065-S14068 [19DE]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S7968 [11JY], S14234 [21DE]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 378), S1419 [15FE], S1500-S1502 [16FE]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1032), S5168 [12MY]
———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]
———require homeland security grants for terrorism preparedness and prevention be awarded based on assessment of risk, threat, and vulnerabilities (S. 308), S1117-S1119 [8FE], S1373 [15FE]
———strengthen the national biodefense system, S1598 [17FE]
———strengthen the national biodefense system (S. 3), S109, S146 [24JA], S3262-S3265 [6AP], S3442 [12AP]
National Shooting Sports Foundation: tribute to Project ChildSafe for provision of free gun locks, S13650 [15DE]
National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (S. Con. Res. 10), S1141 [8FE], S12711 [10NO]
National Time Out Day: support goals and ideas (S. Res. 40), S1062 [7FE], S7199 [22JN]
Native Americans: restore safety to Indian women, S11124 [5OC]
———restore safety to Indian women (S. 987), S4873 [10MY]
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]
Neighborhood Service Organization: tribute to Youth Initiatives Project ``Hugs Not Bullets'' campaign, S14175 [20DE]
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week: designate (S. Res. 130), S4602 [28AP]
NRC: establish guidelines and procedures for tracking, controlling, and accounting for individual spent fuel rods and segments (S. 1194), S6228 [8JN]
Nuclear energy: improve nuclear safety and security, S5975 [26MY]
———improve security at U.S. nuclear facilities, S8282 [14JY]
———require commercial nuclear utilities to transfer spent nuclear fuel from pools into dry casks and convey to the Dept. of Energy title to all spent nuclear fuel thus safely stored (S. 2099), S13574 [14DE]
———spent nuclear fuel storage sites, S10222 [20SE]
Occupational safety and health: provide enhanced criminal penalties for willful violations of occupational standards for asbestos (S. 668), S3054 [17MR]
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]
Oceans: establish a program to help identify, assess, reduce, and prevent marine debris and its adverse impacts on the marine environment and navigation safety (S. 362), S1296 [10FE], S7926, S7929 [1JY]
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]
Pesticides: implement integrated pest management systems to minimize use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of pesticide use (S. 1619), S9729 [7SE]
Pharmaceuticals: importation of prescription drugs (S. 334), S1206 [9FE], S1253, S1256 [10FE], S10077 [15SE]
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]
Professional Boxing Safety Act: amend (S. 148), S459 [25JA], S4789 [9MY]
Radioactive substances: improve security of radiation sources (S. 1150), S6044 [26MY]
———strengthen capabilities to secure sealed sources of nuclear materials from terrorists (S. 979), S4648 [9MY]
Railroads: ensure safe and secure transportation of extremely hazardous materials (S. 773), S3560 [13AP]
———increase rail transportation security, S8170 [13JY]
———increase rail transportation security (S. 1379), S7992 [11JY]
Red Ribbon Week: support goals (S. Res. 277), S11497 [18OC]
Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (S. 95), S260 [24JA]
———establish a safe routes to school program, S4253 [26AP]
———establish and implement traffic safety law enforcement and media campaigns to reduce drunken driving and increase seatbelt use (S. 565), S2263 [8MR]
———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 2566), S5962 [26MY]
———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3104), S7786 [30JN]
———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3332), S8499 [19JY]
———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3377), S8712 [21JY]
———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3377), technical corrections (H. Con. Res. 212), S8714 [21JY]
———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3453), unanimous-consent agreement, S9202 [27JY]
———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3512), S9418 [29JY]
———improve the highway safety improvement program and require States to make public information on dangerous intersections (S. 562), S2263 [8MR]
———improve traffic safety by discouraging the use of traffic signal preemption transmitters (S. 564), S2263 [8MR]
———maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (S. 168), S578 [26JA]
———permit States to carry out surface transportation program projects on local roads to improve safety concerns (S. 248), S752 [1FE]
Safe Drinking Water Act: assist small communities with achieving or maintaining compliance with drinking water standards (S. 689), S3149 [4AP]
———reauthorize and extend provisions relating to contaminant prevention, detection, and response (S. 1426), S8490 [19JY]
SBA: exempt security cost reimbursement from size standard caps for small subcontractors providing services in combat zones, S13337 [18NO]
Senior citizens: ensure adequate public-private infrastructure and resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (S. 2010), S12847-S12849 [15NO]
Sewage disposal: enhance security of wastewater treatment works (S. 1995), S12686 [10NO], S12943 [16NO]
Shipping industry: improve intermodal shipping container transportation security (S. 376), S1415 [15FE]
Sports: ensure funding for sportfishing and boating safety programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 3649), S10067 [15SE]
———reauthorize sport fishing and recreational boating safety programs (S. 421), S1634 [17FE]
States: provide with resources needed to rid our schools of performance-enhancing drug use (S. 1974), S12530 [8NO]
Taxation: exclude benefits from income, employment taxes, and wage withholding property tax rebates, provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (S. 1906), S11745 [21OC]
———exclude from gross income certain hazard mitigation assistance (S. 290), S989-S991 [3FE]
———extend credits to assist in the purchase of fishing safety equipment (S. 1473), S8752 [22JY]
———provide a nonrefundable credit for individuals who purchase a residential safe storage device for firearms (S. 1598), S9518 [29JY]
———provide a refundable tax credit to public safety volunteers (S. 625), S2739 [15MR]
———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (S. 2053), S13364 [18NO]
———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (S. 2073), S13379 [18NO]
———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (S. 512), S2021 [3MR]
Technology: nanosensor development for chemical and radiological warfare agents funding, S7795 [30JN]
Telecommunications: develop and implement an emergency backup communications system (S. 1703), S10045 [14SE], S10716 [29SE]
———provide grants and other support to State and local officials to improve public safety communications and the interoperability of emergency communications equipment (S. 1274), S6912-S6917 [21JN]
———strengthen Federal leadership, provide grants, enhance outreach and guidance, and provide other support to State and local officials to enhance emergency communications capabilities (S. 1725), S10196 [19SE]
Television: move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur, S12197, S12201, S12202 [2NO], S12308, S12309 [3NO]
Terrorism: criminalize acts of agroterrorism and enhance agricultural biosecurity through increased prevention, detection, response, and recovery planning (S. 1532), S9296 [28JY]
———provide incentives to commercial researchers to develop technologies and drugs to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack, S14237 [21DE]
———provide incentives to commercial researchers to develop technologies and drugs to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack (S. 975), S4590-S4595, S4607 [28AP], S4787 [9MY], S9433 [29JY], S11602 [20OC]
Transportation: earmarking of funds for specific projects in surface transportation legislation, S9398 [29JY]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding, S2911-S2914, S2929 [17MR], S3729 [15AP]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S4177 [25AP], S4237, S4242-S4252 [26AP], S4351, S4370, S4373-S4378, S4380-S4384 [27AP], S4452-S4461, S4465-S4475 [28AP], S4614, S4622-S4628, S4636, S4637, S4639, S4640 [9MY], S4849-S4859 [10MY], S4896-S4929 [11MY], S5014-S5029, S5037-S5046, S5052-S5062 [12MY], S5188-S5190 [13MY], S5197-S5215 [16MY], S5253, S5254, S5256-S5282 [17MY], S5433, S5434 [18MY], S6060, S6061 [26MY]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), conference report, S9360, S9398-S9418, S9442-S9444 [29JY], S11913 [26OC]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S9384 [29JY]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 226), S9330 [29JY]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), motion to proceed, S4162-S4164, S4169 [25AP], S4230-S4237 [26AP]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), unanimous-consent agreement, S4473, S4526 [28AP], S5254 [17MY]
———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (S. 732), S3314 [6AP]
———importance of planning and environmental mitigation in transportation projects, S5188, S5189 [13MY]
———improve public transportation, S4384 [27AP]
———improve safety of nonmotorized transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian safety, S4921-S4928 [11MY], S5277 [17MY]
———improve safety of nonmotorized transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian safety (S. 794), S3664 [14AP]
———improve transportation security (S. 1052), S5306-S5309 [17MY]
———increase rail and public transportation security, S7977, S7978 [11JY], S8176-S8178, S8185, S8189-S8191 [13JY], S8255-S8268, S8284 [14JY]
———program funding relative to minimum rate of return for donor States, S4236 [26AP], S5206-S5208 [16MY], S5268, S5278 [17MY], S9402, S9407 [29JY]
———provide flexibility to consider all available funding options for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, S2894, S2932 [17MR]
Transportation Security Administration: funding, S1383-S1385 [15FE]
U.S. Boxing Commission: establish (S. 148), S459 [25JA], S4789 [9MY]
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: child labor violations settlement agreement with the Dept. of Labor, S3195 [5AP]
Water: ensure that the District of Columbia and States are provided with a safe, lead free supply of drinking water (S. 1328), S7616 [29JN]
———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]
Women: promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (S. 1796), S10737 [29SE], S11123 [5OC], S11817 [25OC], S14173 [20DE]
———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 707), S3212-S3214 [5AP], S12739 [14NO]
Reports
FBI Preliminary Statistics Show 54 Law Enforcement Officers Feloniously Killed in 2004: FBI, S9381 [29JY]
Over a Barrel—Why Aren't Oil Companies Using Ethanol To Lower Gasoline Prices? Mark Cooper, Consumer Federation of America, S6604-S6606 [15JN]
Washington State Gun Dealer Violations of Federal Law: ATF, H8993 [20OC]
Reports filed
Assure Emergency and Interoperable Communications for First Responders Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1725), S10722 [29SE]
Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1873), S11768 [24OC]
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 399) (H. Rept. 109-212), H7556 [28JY]
Consideration of H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 140) (H. Rept. 109-14), H1022 [8MR]
———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 144) (H. Rept. 109-15), H1263 [9MR]
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. 554, Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 494) (H. Rept. 109-249), H8845 [17OC]
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. 1751, Secure Access to Justice and Court Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 540) (H. Rept. 109-279), H10037 [8NO]
Consideration of H.R. 3514, Surface Transportation Extension Act Part VI: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 401) (H. Rept. 109-214), H7556 [28JY]
Consideration of S. 397, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 493) (H. Rept. 109-248), H8845 [17OC]
Dept. of Homeland Security Provision of Certain Information Relating to the Reapportionment of Airport Screeners: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 109-259), H9425 [28OC]
Drug Free Sports Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3084) (H. Rept. 109-210), H7556 [28JY]
Extending the Child Safety Pilot Program Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1961), S13160 [17NO]
Federal Land Recreational Visitor Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 225) (S. Rept. 109-11), S1794 [28FE]
Federal Public Transportation Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 907), S4257 [26AP]
———Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 907) (S. Rept. 109-62), S4545 [28AP]
Green Chemistry Research and Development Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1215) (H. Rept. 109-82), H3330 [16MY]
Improve Programs To Monitor, Register, Deter, and Punish Individuals who Commit Violent Sexual Crimes Against Children: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1086), S11664 [20OC]
IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1063) (S. Rept. 109-211), S14185 [20DE]
Marine Debris Research Prevention and Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 362) (S. Rept. 109-56), S3555 [13AP]
———Committee on Resources (House) (S. 362) (H. Rept. 109-332), H11326 [8DE]
Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 798) (H. Rept. 109-42), H1967 [13AP]
Nuclear Safety and Security Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 864) (S. Rept. 109-98), S7909 [1JY]
Ocean and Coastal Observation System Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 361) (S. Rept. 109-60), S3897 [19AP]
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]
Professional Boxing Safety Act Amendments and U.S. Boxing Commission Establishment: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 148) (S. Rept. 109-58), S3555 [13AP]
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]
Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2032), S13160 [17NO]
Recognize the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the National Safe Boating Council for National Safe Boating Week Promotion Efforts: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 243) (H. Rept. 109-90), H3767 [23MY]
Reducing Crime and Terrorism at America's Seaports Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 378), 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]
Return of General Aviation to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1496) (H. Rept. 109-98), H4138 [26MY]
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 732) (S. Rept. 109-53), S3277 [6AP]
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3) (H. Rept. 109-203), H7555 [28JY]
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 H. Res. 399, Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 109-199), H6932 [27JY]
Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 401, Consideration of H.R. 3514, Surface Transportation Extension Act Part VI: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 400) (H. Rept. 109-213), H7556 [28JY]
Secure Access to Justice and Court Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1751) (H. Rept. 109-271), H9961 [7NO]
Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1400) (H. Rept. 109-250), H8918 [18OC]
Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 32) (H. Rept. 109-68), H2878 [3MY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1699), S12353 [3NO]
Surface Transportation Safety Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1567) (S. Rept. 109-120), S9466 [29JY]
Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3) (H. Rept. 109-12), H988 [7MR], H1022 [8MR]
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]
Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1753) (S. Rept. 109-204), S13450 [12DE]
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]
Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S5037 [12MY]
Statements
Continuation of FEMA Functions Following Transfer Into the Dept. of Homeland Security: Senator Akaka (2002), S9742 [8SE]
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]
Humanitarian Assistance Code of Conduct Act: American Red Cross, H857 [2MR]
———Ken Bacon, Refugees International (organization), H857 [2MR]
———Save the Children Federation, Inc., H857 [2MR]
———World Vision International (organization), H856 [2MR]
Improve Security for Driver's Licenses and Identity Documents: National Conference of State Legislatures, H450 [9FE]
REAL ID Act: several religious organizations, H532 [10FE]
Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users Budget Statement, S4904-S4906 [11MY]
Summaries
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act (S. 544), S8741 [22JY]
Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users (H.R. 3): Committee on Commerce (Senate) Titles Relative to Motor Carrier Safety, Transportation of Hazardous Materials and Household Goods, and Aquatic Resources Trust Fund, S4624 [9MY]
Tables
Bombings with al-Qaeda links: Washington (DC) Post, S8185 [13JY]
Budget authority levels in Inhofe substitute amendment to H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, S5280 [17MY]
Coastal State agencies administering the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and Coastal Zone Management Act, S6983 [22JN]
Comparison of formula highway funds by State, S2912 [17MR]
Deficit effect of Inhofe substitute amendment to H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, S5280 [17MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security emergency preparedness and recovery budget, H7663 [6SE]
Polls on requiring parental involvement in minors' abortions, S5432 [18MY]
States' rate of return compared to Dept. of Transportation apportionment, S9401 [29JY]
Testimonies
Intelligence Services Information and Analysis Sharing: Peter Fitzgerald, S13328 [18NO]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 180, reduce firefighter fatalities and injuries, make safety a national priority, and support national initiative focusing on firefighter safety, H4820 [21JN]
H. Con. Res. 196, tribute to U.S. commercial pilots who volunteer to participate in the Federal flight deck officer program, H11118 [7DE]
H. Con. Res. 212, technical corrections to H.R. 3377, Surface Transportation Extension Act Part IV, H6309 [21JY]
H. Con. Res. 226, correction in enrollment of H.R. 3, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, H7035 [28JY]
H. Res. 15, support goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month, H8656 [6OC]
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. 140, consideration of H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, H1035 [9MR]
H. Res. 144, consideration of H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, H1272 [10MR]
H. Res. 188, recognize and honor firefighters' contributions throughout U.S. history, H1802 [6AP]
H. Res. 243, recognize the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the National Safe Boating Council for National Safe Boating Week promotion efforts, H3737 [23MY]
H. Res. 399, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, H7570 [29JY]
H. Res. 484, promote greater public awareness of effective runaway youth prevention programs and the need for safe and productive alternatives, resources, and supports for homeless youth, H9063 [25OC]
H. Res. 485, support goals of Red Ribbon Week, H9058 [25OC]
H. Res. 491, support goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, H8815 [17OC]
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. 540, consideration of H.R. 1751, Secure Access to Justice and Court Protection Act, H10053 [9NO]
H. Res. 553, consideration of H.R. 1065, U.S. Boxing Commission Act, H10339 [16NO]
H.R. 3, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act, S5582-S5714 [20MY]
H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, H1055-H1184 [9MR]
H.R. 32, Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act, H3699 [23MY]
H.R. 418, REAL ID Act, H536-H540 [10FE]
H.R. 486, Holloman AFB, NM, land exchange to remove private lands from safety zone for munitions storage bunkers, H1386 [14MR]
H.R. 554, Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act, H8930 [19OC]
H.R. 798, Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act, H11462 [13DE]
H.R. 912, Humanitarian Assistance Code of Conduct Act, H854 [2MR]
H.R. 1065, U.S. Boxing Commission Act, H10350-H10353 [16NO]
H.R. 1400, Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act, H11127 [7DE]
H.R. 1751, Secure Access to Justice and Court Protection Act, H10095-H10099 [9NO]
H.R. 2566, Surface Transportation Extension Act, H4047-H4050 [25MY]
H.R. 3104, Surface Transportation Extension Act Part II, H5557-H5560 [30JN]
H.R. 3332, Surface Transportation Extension Act Part III, H6088-H6091 [19JY]
H.R. 3377, Surface Transportation Extension Act Part IV, H6270-H6273 [21JY]
H.R. 3453, Surface Transportation Extension Act Part V, H6879-H6882 [27JY]
H.R. 3512, Surface Transportation Extension Act Part VI, H7570 [29JY]
H.R. 3649, ensure funding for sportfishing and boating safety programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, H7823 [13SE]
H.R. 3736, Katrina Volunteer Protection Act, H7883 [14SE]
S. 11, Standing With Our Troops Act, S148-S156 [24JA]
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. 140, Domestic Defense Fund Act, S357-S363 [24JA]
S. 148, Professional Boxing Safety Act amendments and U.S. Boxing Commission establishment, S460-S465 [25JA], S4789-S4794 [9MY]
S. 168, maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S578 [26JA]
S. 225, Federal Land Recreational Visitor Protection Act, S9020 [26JY]
S. 248, Surface Transportation Adaptability To Ensure Safety (STATES) Act, S753 [1FE]
S. 257, Dept. of Transportation grant eligibility for a State that adopts a program for the impoundment of vehicles operated by persons while under the influence of alcohol, S887 [2FE]
S. 290, exclude from gross income certain hazard mitigation assistance, S990 [3FE]
S. 308, Risk-Based Homeland Security Funding Act, S1117 [8FE]
S. 361, Ocean and Coastal Observation System Act, S1294 [10FE], S7937-S7939 [1JY]
S. 362, Marine Debris Research Prevention and Reduction Act, S1296-S1298 [10FE], S7926-S7929 [1JY]
S. 376, Intermodal Shipping Container Security Act, S1415-S1417 [15FE]
S. 389, Cigarette Fire Safety Act, S1431 [15FE]
S. 397, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, S1529 [16FE], S9396-S9398 [29JY], H8990-H8992 [20OC]
S. 452, Tsunami Early Warning and Relief Act, S1671 [17FE]
S. 470, Fair Access to Clinical Trials (FACT) Act, S1798-S1803 [28FE]
S. 511, RU-486 Suspension and Review Act, S2020 [3MR]
S. 527, Protect Law Enforcement Armor (PLEA) Act, S2040 [3MR]
S. 544, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act, H6673-H6676 [27JY]
S. 560, Stars on Cars Act, S2266 [8MR]
S. 561, Safe Kids and Cars Act, S2266 [8MR]
S. 562, Safe Streets and Highways Act, S2266-S2269 [8MR]
S. 563, Driver Licensing and Education Improvement Act, S2269 [8MR]
S. 564, Safe Intersections Act, S2269 [8MR]
S. 565, Traffic Safety Law Enforcement Campaign Act, S2270 [8MR]
S. 645, Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act, S2855 [16MR]
S. 684, Liquefied Natural Gas Safety and Security Act, S3065 [17MR]
S. 689, Community Drinking Water Assistance Act, S3150 [4AP]
S. 707, Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act, S3212 [5AP]
S. 729, Safe Food Act, S3303-S3312 [6AP]
S. 763, Welded Rail and Tank Car Safety Improvement Act, S3486 [12AP]
S. 773, Extremely Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Act, S3561 [13AP]
S. 776, Federal Aviation Safety Security Act, S3563 [13AP]
S. 795, Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection (STANDUP) Act, S3665 [14AP]
S. 816, establish Dept. of Homeland Security position of Northern Border Coordinator, S3748 [15AP]
S. 853, North American Cooperative Security Act, S4024-S4026 [20AP]
S. 864, Nuclear Safety and Security Act, S4034-S4036 [20AP]
S. 865, Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority renewal for damages from nuclear incidents, S4036 [20AP]
S. 893, Anabolic Steroid Control Act technical corrections, S4162 [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. 979, Safe Storage of Radiological Materials Act, S4649 [9MY]
S. 987, Restoring Safety to Indian Women Act, S4873 [10MY]
S. 994, Family Abduction Prevention Act, S4938 [11MY]
S. 1052, Transportation Security Improvement Act, S5309-S5321 [17MY]
S. 1063, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act, S5440 [18MY]
S. 1102, extend aviation war risk insurance program, S5787 [23MY]
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. 1194, Spent Nuclear Fuel Tracking and Accountability Act, S6228 [8JN]
S. 1196, Campus Fire Safety Right-To-Know Act, S6229 [8JN]
S. 1274, Improve Interoperable Communications for First Responders Act, S6912-S6915 [21JN]
S. 1297, Patient and Physician Safety and Protection Act, S7301 [23JN]
S. 1311, Bus Utility and Safety in School Transportation Opportunity and Purchasing Act, S7378 [24JN]
S. 1379, Rail Security Act, S7992-S7996 [11JY]
S. 1415, protect captive wildlife and make technical corrections to certain laws, S9890, S9891 [9SE]
S. 1509, Captive Primate Safety Act, S9184 [27JY]
S. 1531, Keeping Seniors Safe From Falls Act, S9295 [28JY]
S. 1598, Child Protection and Home Safety Act, S9518 [29JY]
S. 1599, Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act, S9519 [29JY]
S. 1619, School Environment Protection Act, S9729-S9734 [7SE]
S. 1699, Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act, S12714 [10NO]
S. 1703, Communications Security Act, S10045 [14SE]
S. 1725, Assure Emergency and Interoperable Communications for First Responders Act, S10196-S10200 [19SE]
S. 1796, Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Act, S10738-S10746 [29SE]
S. 1851, require replacement tires to meet standards for tires on new vehicles including fuel economy, S11236 [6OC]
S. 1873, Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act, S11424-S11433 [17OC]
S. 1906, exclude benefits, employment taxes, and wage withholding property tax rebates, provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders from income tax, S11745 [21OC]
S. 1961, Extending the Child Safety Pilot Program Act, S13412 [18NO]
S. 1974, Drug Free Varsity Sports Act, S12530 [8NO]
S. 2002, BSE and Other Prion Disease Prevention and Public Health Protection Act, S12768-S12770 [14NO]
S. 2011, Tire-Derived Fuel Safety Act, S12849 [15NO]
S. 2043, Mass Evacuation Exercise Assistance Act, S13172 [17NO]
S. 2053, Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act, S13363 [18NO]
S. 2065, Occupational Safety Partnership Act, S13371-S13374 [18NO]
S. 2066, Occupational Safety Fairness Act, S13374 [18NO]
S. 2067, HazCom Simplification and Modernization Act, S13375 [18NO]
S. 2073, Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act, S13380 [18NO]
S. 2084, Portable Generator Safety Act, S13503 [13DE]
S. 2099, Spent Nuclear Fuel On-Site Storage Security Act, S13575 [14DE]
S. 2170, Global Pathogen Surveillance Act, S14329-S14332 [21DE]
S. Con. Res. 10, National Stalking Awareness Month, S1141 [8FE], S12711 [10NO]
S. Con. Res. 71, require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of potentially visually impaired individuals, S13682 [15DE]
S. Res. 40, support goals and ideals of National Time Out Day, S7199 [22JN]
S. Res. 40, support goals and ideas of National Time Out Day, S1062 [7FE]
S. Res. 43, National Asbestos Awareness Day, S1138 [8FE], S3086 [17MR]
S. Res. 64, prepare comprehensive strategy for international negotiations to reduce global mercury use to levels sufficient to protect public health and the environment, S1683 [17FE]
S. Res. 67, Extension Living Well Week, S1810, S1811 [28FE]
S. Res. 130, North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, S4596, S4604 [28AP]
S. Res. 145, National Safety Month, S5448 [18MY]
S. Res. 147, National Internet Safety Month, S5449, S5451 [18MY]
S. Res. 160, National Safety Month, S6110, S6112 [6JN]
S. Res. 208, National Citizens' Crime Prevention Campaign anniversary, S8831 [25JY], S9317 [28JY]
S. Res. 221, support goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month, S9308 [28JY], S10055 [14SE]
S. Res. 224, Campus Fire Safety Month, S9537 [29JY]
S. Res. 259, commend efforts of Dept. of Veterans Affairs staff in response to Hurricane Katrina, S10603 [28SE]
S. Res. 263, commend efforts of Dept. of Veterans Affairs staff in response to Hurricane Katrina, S10827, S10911 [3OC]
S. Res. 276, express that the attachment therapy technique known as rebirthing is a dangerous practice and should be prohibited, S11482, S11500 [18OC]
S. Res. 277, support goals of Red Ribbon Week, S11483, S11498 [18OC]
S. Res. 278, National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, S11483, S11498 [18OC]
S. Res. 313, National Methamphetamine Prevention Week, S12852 [15NO]
S. Res. 318, Drive Safer Sunday, S13183 [17NO]
S. Res. 326, Drive Safer Sunday, S13398, S13417 [18NO]
S. Res. 335, National Radiation Protection Professionals Week, S13811 [16DE]
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]
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Hurricane Katrina, Lessons From Cuba? Lucia Newman, CNN, E1925 [22SE]