ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA (a Representative from Florida)

Appointments

Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Into the House Chamber, H3141 [24MY]

Committee To Escort Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Into the House Chamber, H995 [15MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: condemn legal action against citizens who have already converted or plan to convert to other religions (see H. Res. 736), H1196 [28MR]

Arab League: disapprove decision to hold summit in Khartoum, Sudan, and call on all involved parties and the world community to work to end genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan (see H. Res. 675), H273 [14FE]

Belarus: support democracy efforts, rule of law, respect for human rights, and a free and fair Presidential election (see H. Res. 673), H452 [28FE]

Cameron, James: tribute (see H. Res. 867), H4008 [14JN]

Canada: commend renewed commitment to war on terror (see H. Con. Res. 408), H3138 [23MY]

China, People's Republic of: condemn escalating levels of religious persecution (see H. Res. 608), H226 [8FE]

China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 346), H1744 [25AP]

Colleges and universities: establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible institutions to establish pregnant and parenting student services offices (see H.R. 4265), H274 [14FE]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 5131), H1677 [6AP]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 5159), H2503 [10MY]

Cuba: support U.S. diplomatic personnel stationed at the U.S. Interests Section in Havana (see H. Con. Res. 428), H3908 [13JN]

Cyprus: support removal of Turkish occupation troops (see H. Res. 603), H3309 (see H. Res. 603), H3362 [25MY]

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

Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 4604), H566 [2MR]

Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for the health centers program (see H.R. 5201), H4009 [14JN]

———establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 5624), H4133 [15JN]

———establish comprehensive prevention, education, research, and medical management program to reduce liver cirrhosis and liver cancer caused by chronic hepatitis B infection (see H.R. 4550), H1743 [25AP]

Dept. of Justice: provide officers of State and local educational agencies with certain access to national crime information databases (see H.R. 4894), H2962 [19MY]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: restore Federal aid for the repair, restoration, and replacement of private nonprofit educational facilities that are damaged or destroyed by a major disaster (see H.R. 4517), H451 [28FE]

Earl D. Hutto Post Office Building, Pensacola, FL: designate (see H.R. 5107), H1562 [5AP]

Egypt: condemn terrorist bombings in Dahab and Northern Sinai (see H. Res. 795), H2180 [8MY]

FAA: replace Administrator's arbitrary authority to impose wages and working conditions with neutral binding arbitration in the case of an impasse in labor-management negotiations (see H.R. 4755), H2586 [11MY]

Haiti: authorize assistance to fund scholarships for talented disadvantaged students to continue their education in the U.S. and to return to Haiti to contribute to the development of their country (see H.R. 5091), H1561 [5AP]

———commend people for holding democratic elections and congratulate President Rene G. Preval on his victory (see H. Con. Res. 353), H790 [8MR]

Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act: amend (see H.R. 3658), H973 [14MR]

Hugo, Chavez: condemn anti-democratic actions and support aspirations of the democratic forces in Venezuela (see H. Con. Res. 328), H1854 [26AP]

Immigration: establish a separate nonimmigrant classification for fashion models, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 4354), H26 [31JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: enhance educational services for persons with autism spectrum disorders and expand loan forgiveness for teachers of autistic children (see H.R. 4059), H155 [1FE]

International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (nonprofit organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 844), H3425 [6JN]

Iran: human rights violations of Bahais (see H. Con. Res. 415), H4220 [19JN]

———resolve crisis regarding the nuclear program diplomatically (see H. Con. Res. 425), H4328 [20JN]

Iraq: commend and support Radio Al Mahaba, Iraq's first and only radio station for women (see H. Res. 784), H1916 [27AP]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 392), H1852 [26AP]

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]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3476), H3497 [7JN]

Libya: condition Dept. of State recognition of government representatives on fulfillment of financial obligations to Pan Am Flight 103 victims' families and other cases involving victims of terrorism (see H. Res. 838), H3724 [9JN]

Lincoln, Abraham: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial of birth (see H.R. 2808), H3016 [22MY]

Magen David Adom (organization): congratulate for achieving full membership in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (see H. Con. Res. 435), H4554 [26JN]

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), H1391 [30MR]

Medicare: ensure access to durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3559), H566 [2MR]

Mongolia: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 828), H3138 [23MY]

Morris W. Milton Post Office, St. Petersburg, FL: designate (see H.R. 5104), H1917 [27AP]

National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education: condemn recent vote by British trade union to boycott Israeli academia (see H. Res. 858), H3723 [9JN]

National Children and Families Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 763), H2103 [3MY]

National security: ensure while promoting foreign investment and job creation, reform examination process for such investments, and establish Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (see H.R. 5337), H3138 [23MY]

———improve national security and clarify congressional intent relative to the review process for certain mergers and acquisitions (see H.R. 4813), H646 [7MR]

———require an investigation of proposal to transfer management of certain U.S. ports to a United Arab Emirates state-owned company (see H.R. 4807), H509 [1MR]

National Vigil for Lost Promise: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 422), H3424 [6JN]

Nelson, Byron: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4902), H1131 [16MR]

Office of Veterans Identity Protection Claims: establish to reimburse persons for injuries suffered due to unauthorized use, disclosure, or dissemination of stolen identifying information (see H.R. 5520), H3308 (see H.R. 5520), H3360 [25MY]

Pham Hong Son: call for release by Vietnam (see H. Con. Res. 320), H451 [28FE]

Poland: provide assistance to Museum of the History of Polish Jews (see H.R. 5247), H3227 [24MY]

Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process (see H.R. 4867), H564 [2MR]

Social Security: repeal the windfall elimination provision and protect the retirement of public servants (see H.R. 1714), H1563 [5AP]

Taxation: establish Catastrophe Savings Accounts (see H.R. 4836), H508 [1MR]

Terrorism: reduce threat of terrorists acquiring shoulder-fired missiles (see H.R. 5333), H2338 [9MY]

Thailand: anniversary of ascension to throne of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (see H. Con. Res. 409), H3227 [24MY]

Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1259), H274 [14FE]

U.N.: call for a commission that will build an abolitionists movement to end slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation around the world (see H. Res. 490), H156 [1FE]

U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative: exempt from certain requirements (see H.R. 5682), H4554 [26JN]

Ukraine: commend people for conducting free, fair, and transparent elections and their commitment to democracy and reform (see H. Res. 799), H3309 (see H. Res. 799), H3362 [25MY]

University of Florida: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 761), H1452 [4AP]

Venezuela: actively support strategies for ensuring secure airport facilities that meet international certifications to prevent trafficking of controlled substances, narcotics, and laundered money (see H. Con. Res. 400), H2585 [11MY]

Vincent J. Whibbs, Sr., Post Office Building, Pensacola, FL: designate (see H.R. 5736), H4915 [29JN]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 4747), H451 [28FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Computers: develop and deploy technologies to defeat Internet jamming (see H.R. 4741), H273 [14FE]

Immigration: exclude from admission aliens who have made investments directly and significantly contributed to the enhancement or ability of Cuba to develop its petroleum resources (see H.R. 5292), H2173 [4MY]

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]

Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 412), H3016 [22MY]

———support upgrade in relationship with NATO to that of leading member of NATO's Individual Cooperation Program, as a first step toward inclusion in NATO as a full member (see H. Res. 700), H450 [28FE]

Miami Heat (basketball team): tribute (see H. Res. 887), H4520 [22JN]

Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 4681), H153 [1FE]

NOAA: recognize National Marine Sanctuaries Program as critical to managing the ocean and Great Lakes resources (see H. Res. 856), H3642 [8JN]

Refugees: condemn human rights violations of religious minorities in Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf and acknowledge impact of Arab-Israeli conflict on Middle East refugee situation (see H. Res. 848), H3308 (see H. Res. 848), H3361 [25MY]

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), H225 [8FE]

Letters

Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act: Representative Hyde, Committee on International Relations (House), H3011 [22MY]

———Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3010 [22MY]

Reauthorize permanently the use of penalty and franked mail in efforts to locate and recover missing children: Representative Ehlers, Committee on House Administration (House), H4533 [26JN]

Lists

Cuban-American Jewish Community members, E419 [28MR]

Remarks

ABC News (television program): report on Dept. of Justice alleged investigation of Speaker Hastert, H3231 [25MY]

Afganistan: democracy efforts, H245 [14FE]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief and recovery (H.R. 4939), H1000 [15MR]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H162 [8FE]

Bay of Pigs Veterans Association (2506 Assault Brigade): tribute, E567 [7AP]

Budget: allocation of funds, H162 [8FE]

Children and youth: reauthorize permanently the use of penalty and franked mail in efforts to locate and recover missing children (H.R. 4416), H4532, H4533 [26JN]

China, Republic of: oppose People's Republic of China anti-secession law, E167 [15FE]

Cuba: clarify allowable payment terms for sales of agricultural commodities and products, H3948 [14JN]

———lift trade embargo, H3949 [14JN]

———prohibit use of funds to implement certain regulations that restrict travel to Cuba for educational activities, H3953 [14JN]

Cuban-American Jewish Community: tribute, E418 [28MR]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5386), H2783, H2857 [18MY]

Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5576), H3948, H3949, H3953 [14JN]

Frost, Phillip: appointment as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (H.J. Res. 81), H1402 [4AP]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, H1165 [28MR]

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

Hurricanes: provide assistance to commercial fisherman whose operations were severely damaged by hurricanes, H1000 [15MR]

Hussein, Saddam: trial on charges of crimes against humanity, H1420 [4AP]

Iran: condemn resumption of nuclear research efforts and support referral to the U.N. Security Council for noncompliance with International Atomic Energy Agency obligations (H. Con. Res. 341), H337, H338, H344, H347 [16FE]

———hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (H.R. 282), H1768 [26AP]

Israel: independence anniversary (H. Con. Res. 392), H1941, H1942 [2MY]

Katz, Ezra: Simon Wiesenthal Center southern office Simon Wiesenthal Legacy Award recipient, H876 [14MR]

Mexico: convey sympathy to families of young women murdered in Chihuahua and encourage increased U.S. involvement in bringing an end to these crimes (H. Con. Res. 90), H1944 [2MY]

Miami Heat (basketball team): tribute (H. Res. 887), H4530, H4531, H4532 [26JN]

Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (H.R. 4681), H2990, H3005, H3009, H3010 [22MY]

———withhold U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if any representative political party holding a majority of parliamentary seats calls for the destruction of Israel (S. Con. Res. 79), H281 [15FE]

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 (H. Res. 697), H1940 [2MY]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions, H2783, H2857 [18MY]

Refugees: condemn human rights violations of religious minorities in Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf and acknowledge impact of Arab-Israeli conflict on Middle East refugee situation (H. Res. 848), E973 [26MY]

Terrorism: commend those who have taken part, and declare that the U.S. will prevail, in the Global War on Terror and complete mission to create a sovereign and free Iraq (H. Res. 861), H4059, H4074, H4077, H4081 [15JN]

———recognize potential threat of Islamist terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere and seek support of OAS in combating the proliferation of such organizations (H. Con. Res. 338), H3738 [12JN]

U.N.: reform (H.R. 2745), H418 [28FE]

U.N. Human Rights Council: reform, H391, H418 [28FE], H467 [1MR]

World Water Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 658), H1948 [2MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1737 [25AP], H1849 [26AP], H1912 [27AP]

Special order: granted, H270 [14FE], H446 [28FE], H1193 [28MR], H1912 [27AP], H2099 [3MY]

Resignations

Committee on the Budget (House), H164 [8FE]

Tributes

Bulnes, Eugenia M., E1073 [8JN]

Chikovsky, Arielle, H1135 [28MR]

Dominguez, Armando de Jesus, E1034 [7JN]

Donahue, Dave, E114 [8FE]

Francisco, Don, H2304 [9MY]

Hastert, Speaker, H3231 [25MY]

Hyde, Representative, H3490, H3491, H3492 [7JN]

Maes, James, E1377 [11JY]

Miranda, Fausto, E878 [18MY]

Penalver Mazorra, Eusebio, H3365 [6JN]

Silva, Marco, H1200 [29MR]

Vallina, Emilio, H2346 [10MY]