FALEOMAVAEGA, ENI F.H. (a Delegate from American Samoa)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5384), H3065 [23MY]

Appointments

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H493 [1MR]

Articles and editorials

Everybody's in a Big Hurry—Steelers' Blitzes Make Protecting the Quarterback a Problem, Leonard Shapiro, Washington (DC) Post, H133 [1FE]

Pittsburgh Safety Could Lurk Anywhere Against Seattle, Judy Battista, New York (NY) Times, H135 [1FE]

Shock Value—After Playing the Panthers Low, Hard-Hitting Rookie Linebacker Lofa Tatupu May Be the Man Who Brings the Seahawks Their First Super Bowl Trophy, Michael Silver, Sports Illustrated (publication), H134 [1FE]

Young and Relentless—Versatile, Hard-Hitting and Oozing Confidence, the Next Generation of Defensive Stars Is Disrupting Game Plans and Creating a New Blueprint for Building Winners, Peter King, Sports Illustrated (publication), H133 [1FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of peace agreement between Serbian, Croatian, and Muslim forces (see H. Res. 590), H26 [31JA]

Braille, Louis: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2872), H26 [31JA]

Canada: express appreciation for cooperation and friendship with the U.S. and offer congratulations on Canada Day celebration (see H. Res. 350), H4555 [26JN]

China, People's Republic of: condemn unauthorized, inappropriate, and coerced ordination of Catholic bishops (see H. Res. 804), H3227 [24MY]

Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4562), H646 [7MR]

Dept. of Defense: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award of the Purple Heart to certain POW (see H.R. 2369), H274 [14FE]

FEMA: improve disaster relief and preparedness services for individuals with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 5498), H3307 (see H.R. 5498), H3359 [25MY]

Foreign aid: provide debt relief to developing countries with coral reef preservation and management programs (see H.R. 1996), H4009 [14JN]

Germany: urge immediate action to combat sex trafficking in connection with the 2006 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup (see H. Res. 860), H4424 [21JN]

Government: require more rigorous requirements relative to ethics and lobbying (see H.R. 4682), H153 [1FE]

Guyana: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 792), H2503 [10MY]

Immigration and Nationality Act: exempt boilermakers from the numerical limitation applicable to nonimmigrants issued a visa or provided status (see H.R. 3644), H2586 [11MY]

Iran: condemn resumption of nuclear research efforts and support referral to the U.N. Security Council for noncompliance with International Atomic Energy Agency obligations (see H. Con. Res. 341), H332 [15FE]

Iraq: commend and support Radio Al Mahaba, Iraq's first and only radio station for women (see H. Res. 784), H2103 [3MY]

King, Coretta Scott: tribute (see H. Res. 655), H156 [1FE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: cease production of weapons of mass destruction and proliferation of ballistic missiles, and uphold pledge to refrain from intercontinental ballistic missile testing (see H. Con. Res. 432), H4918 [29JN]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3476), H1197 [28MR]

Library of Congress: grant employees competitive status for appointment and extend to displaced employees career-transition assistance comparable to that granted to certain other Federal employees (see H.R. 5328), H3309 (see H.R. 5328), H3362 [25MY]

Mongolia: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 828), H2962 [19MY]

Music and dance: recognize the African American Spiritual as a national treasure (see H. Res. 790), H4796 [28JN]

National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 378), H1744 [25AP]

Native American Business Development, Trade Promotion, and Tourism Act: establish the Tribal Development Corporation Feasibility Study Group (see H.R. 3350), H1681 [6AP]

Native Americans: eligibility of Indian tribal organizations for grants to establish veterans cemeteries on trust lands (see H.R. 601), H3497 [7JN]

Nelson, Byron: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4902), H973 [14MR]

Olympic games: tribute to citizens of Italy, the Torino Olympic Organizing Committee, the International Olympic Committee, the U.S. Olympic Committee, the U.S. Olympic Team, and athletes from around the world (see H. Res. 697), H1453 [4AP]

Outer Continental Shelf: provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 4761), H390 [16FE]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 4963), H1059 [15MR]

SBA: establish Angel Investment Program (see H.R. 4565), H226 [8FE]

Sri Lanka: urge Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam to engage positively in peace talks and prevent a return to armed conflict (see H. Res. 672), H452 [28FE]

Terrorism: recognize potential threat of Islamist terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere and seek support of OAS in combating the proliferation of such organizations (see H. Con. Res. 338), H974 [14MR]

Thailand: anniversary of ascension to throne of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (see H. Con. Res. 409), H2961 [19MY]

U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative: approve (see H.R. 4974), H1921 [1MY]

———exempt from certain requirements (see H.R. 5682), H4554 [26JN]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4843), H3497 [7JN]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 4574), H2586 [11MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Samoa: establish a Federal district court (see H.R. 4711), H223 [8FE]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4788), H388 [16FE]

Kazakhstan: recognize anniversary of the closure of the world's second largest nuclear test site and efforts on the nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 905), H4916 [29JN]

Marshall Islands: commend contributions made to U.S. nuclear testing program, acknowledge first detonation of a hydrogen bomb, and commemorate anniversary of the beginning of U.S. nuclear testing program (see H. Res. 692), H389 [16FE]

Lists

Cosponsors of H. Res. 692, commend Marshall Islands for contributions made to U.S. nuclear testing program, acknowledge first detonation of a hydrogen bomb, and commemorate anniversary of the beginning of U.S. nuclear testing program, H1413 [4AP]

Pacific Islander Americans National Football League players, H135 [1FE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5384), H3065 [23MY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H2318, H2321 [9MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: Resident Instruction Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in the Insular Areas funding, H3065 [23MY]

Haiti: commend people for holding democratic elections and congratulate President Rene G. Preval on his victory (H. Con. Res. 353), H1157 [28MR]

King, Coretta Scott: tribute (H. Res. 655), H118 [1FE]

Marshall Islands: commend contributions made to U.S. nuclear testing program, acknowledge first detonation of a hydrogen bomb, and commemorate anniversary of the beginning of U.S. nuclear testing program (H. Res. 692), H1412 [4AP]

Mongolia: anniversary of statehood (H. Res. 828), H3461, H3462 [7JN]

Pacific Islander Americans: tribute to Asian-Pacific American football players playing in the Super Bowl, H132 [1FE], H166 [8FE]

Pittsburgh Steelers (football team): tribute (H. Res. 670), H166 [8FE]

Thailand: anniversary of ascension to throne of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (H. Con. Res. 409), H3463 [7JN]

United Service Organizations: recognize contribution to morale and welfare of our servicemen and women and their families (H. Con. Res. 322), E172 [15FE]

Veterans: increase maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance programs (S. 1235), H2981 [22MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H152 [1FE], H270 [14FE]