McCOTTER, THADDEUS G. (a Representative from Michigan)

Addresses

State of the Union (1942): Franklin D. Roosevelt, H4072 [15JN]

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H2156 [4MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 5229), H4190 [16JN]

Anti-Slavery Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 691), H452 [28FE]

Appropriations: line-item veto (see H.R. 4890), H3788 [12JN]

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]

Armed Forces: express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (see H. Res. 698), H566 [2MR]

———prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery (see H.R. 5037), H1319 [29MR]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 4949), H972 [14MR]

———provide for payment of Combat-Related Special Compensation to certain members retired for disability who were awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 995), H565 [2MR]

———require the phased recovery of overpayments made to members and delay the start of overpayment recovery from members who are wounded, injured, or incur illness in a combat operation or zone (see H.R. 4730), H1981 [2MY]

———support military recruiting (see H. Con. Res. 339), H273 [14FE]

ATF: make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1603), H1320 [29MR]

Belarus: support democracy efforts, rule of law, respect for human rights, and a free and fair Presidential election (see H. Res. 673), H333 [15FE]

Birds: conduct a pilot program under which States may issue electronic Federal migratory bird hunting stamps (see H.R. 1494), H3424 [6JN]

Borlaug, Norman E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4924), H4134 [15JN]

Canada: commend renewed commitment to war on terror (see H. Con. Res. 408), H3016 [22MY]

———express appreciation for cooperation and friendship with the U.S. and offer congratulations on Canada Day celebration (see H. Res. 350), H4190 [16JN]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (see H.R. 5382), H2585 [11MY]

Cheek, Joey: honor Olympic team member and recognize need to work with international partners to help bring an end to the ongoing genocide in Darfur region of Sudan and the suffering of children in Chad (see H. Con. Res. 397), H1980 [2MY]

Children and youth: establish a grant program to provide follow-up treatment for children identified with a vision disorder (see H.R. 2328), H1742 [25AP]

China, People's Republic of: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (see H. Res. 794), H2597 [15MY]

———condemn unauthorized, inappropriate, and coerced ordination of Catholic bishops (see H. Res. 804), H2338 [9MY]

———urge reinstatement of all licenses of Gao Zhisheng and his law firm, remove obstacles for lawyers attempting to defend criminal cases, and revise law and practice standards (see H. Con. Res. 365), H1453 [4AP]

Civil liberties: commemorate anniversary and reaffirm the national motto (see H. Con. Res. 411), H3016 [22MY]

———support the national motto (see H. Con. Res. 302), H275 [14FE]

Coast Guard: require a security plan for a maritime facility be resubmitted for approval upon transfer of ownership or operation of such facility (see H.R. 4880), H571 [6MR]

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), H566 [2MR]

Commission on Terrorism Risk Insurance: establish (see H.R. 4619), H26 [31JA]

Commission To Establish a National Museum of the American Latino: establish (see H.R. 2134), H1453 [4AP]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Constantino Brumidi for display in the Capital Visitor Center (see H.R. 5562), H4555 [26JN]

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

———prevent the use of certain bank instruments, credit cards, and fund transfers for unlawful Internet gambling (see H.R. 4411), H26 [31JA]

———promote freedom of expression on the Internet and protect U.S. businesses from coercion by foreign entities to participate in repression of such freedom (see H.R. 4780), H646 [7MR]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 5159), H1981 [2MY]

Contracts: prohibit defense contractors from requiring licenses or fees for use of military likenesses and designations (see H.R. 4806), H1743 [25AP]

Courts: jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the content of speech occurring during sessions of State legislative bodies (see H.R. 4776), H566 [2MR]

———limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 1100), H450 [28FE]

———limit the duration of Federal consent decrees to which State and local governments are a party (see H.R. 1229), H1853 [26AP]

———protect children, judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and their family members, and reduce and prevent gang violence (see H.R. 4472), H155 [1FE]

Crime: improve prosecution of individuals falsely claiming receipt of military medals, awards, and honors (see H.R. 3352), H451 [28FE]

———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see H.R. 817), H154 [1FE]

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

Dept. of Energy: establish the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (see H.R. 4435), H2502 [10MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 5624), H4424 [21JN]

———require bioterrorism-related grants provided to States and political subdivisions of States to be distributed on the basis of a risk-based formula (see H.R. 5468), H4958 [10JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a Directorate of Emergency Management (see H.R. 5351), H2706 (see H.R. 5351), H2758 [17MY]

———implement Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative and other registered traveler programs (see H.R. 5536), H4958 [10JY]

———prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see H.R. 4946), H972 [14MR]

Dept. of Labor: prescribe additional coal mine safety standards and require additional penalties for habitual or flagrant violators (see H.R. 4695), H1981 [2MY]

Dept. of State: seek establishment of a conference where Iranian nationals who oppose the policies of the Government of Iran can discuss the future of the Government of Iran (see H.R. 4242), H26 [31JA]

Dept. of the Interior: make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to certain veterans (see H.R. 5452), H3137 [23MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: require certain additional calculations to be included in the annual financial statement covering accounts and associated activities of the executive branch (see H.R. 5129), H1744 [25AP]

Dept. of Transportation: 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 H.R. 4542), H26 [31JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: accept sworn affidavit of veterans who served in combat during Korean War or earlier conflict as proof of service connection for certain diseases and injuries (see H.R. 591), H274 [14FE]

———employ additional categories of mental health professionals (see H.R. 5396), H5047 [11JY]

———recalculate retirement annuities for certain health care professionals performing part-time services (see H.R. 4298), H451 [28FE]

Disasters: establish a unified national hazard alert system (see H.R. 5556), H4521 [22JN]

Diseases: enhance research, training, and health information dissemination on urologic diseases (see H.R. 944), H25 [31JA]

———expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 5390), H5047 [11JY]

———extend preventive-health and research programs for prostate cancer (see H.R. 2945), H4220 [19JN]

———provide grants to conduct research toward the development of a vaccine against valley fever (see H.R. 5416), H4795 [28JN]

Ecology and environment: provide assistance for redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 1237), H3308 (see H.R. 1237), H3361 [25MY]

Economy: protect and support U.S. currency as a matter of economic and national security (see H. Con. Res. 390), H3724 [9JN]

Education: authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships (see H.R. 4596), H2502 [10MY]

———ensure Pell Grant eligibility for any student whose parent or guardian died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5733), H5047 [11JY]

———expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation (see H.R. 3628), H389 [16FE]

———improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5519), H3724 [9JN]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see H.R. 198), H645 [7MR]

———tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 657), H24 [31JA]

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

Employment: provide effective training and education programs for displaced homemakers, single parents, and individuals entering nontraditional employment (see H.R. 3972), H274 [14FE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 4408), H1390 [30MR]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H225 [8FE]

Ethiopia: encourage and facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic freedom (see H.R. 5680), H5047 [11JY]

Executive Office of the President: establish Office of Trade Promotion (see H.R. 5196), H2962 [19MY]

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), H646 [7MR]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: provide for secure financial data (see H.R. 3997), H1453 [4AP]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 88), H3423 [6JN]

Federal agencies and departments: establish a commission to review efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 3282), H4680 [27JN]

Federal Mine Safety and Health Act: improve safety of mines and mining (see H.R. 5432), H3425 [6JN]

FEMA: permit access to databases to comply with sex offender registry and notification laws (see H.R. 4381), H2502 [10MY]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States and exempt current and former law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 4547), H333 [15FE]

———amend requirement that interstate firearms sales by Federal firearms licensees be made in accordance with the State law of the purchaser (see H.R. 5551), H4424 [21JN]

———make technical changes to Federal firearms laws (see H.R. 5005), H1743 [25AP]

Foreign aid: require recipients of U.S. foreign assistance to certify that the assistance will not be used to intentionally traffic in goods or services that contain counterfeit marks (see H.R. 5249), H1916 [27AP]

Freedom of religion: protect right of elected and appointed officials to express their religious beliefs through public prayer (see H.R. 4364), H646 [7MR]

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), H4328 [20JN]

Great Lakes: establish a collaborative protection program (see H.R. 5100), H1562 [5AP]

———implement recommendations of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service contained in the Great Lakes Fishery Resources Restoration Study (see H.R. 4953), H1197 [28MR]

Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations (see H.R. 1595), H389 [16FE]

Health: provide for community projects that will reduce the number of uninsured individuals (see H.R. 5171), H1741 [25AP]

Health care facilities: provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities (see H.R. 4491), H26 [31JA]

Health care professionals: provide for education and training of allied health professionals in exchange for a service commitment at a facility with critical shortages of allied health professionals (see H.R. 215), H154 [1FE]

———provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 5134), H2102 [3MY]

Hispanic Americans: tribute to veterans (see H. Con. Res. 323), H1681 [6AP]

House of Representatives: constitutional amendment on basing apportionment on number of persons in each State who are U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 53), H2706 (see H.J. Res. 53), H2758 [17MY]

House Rules: prohibit privately-funded travel by any Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 666), H154 [1FE]

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

Immigration: designate Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as program countries under the visa waiver program (see H.R. 5730), H4915 [29JN]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 5312), H4220 [19JN]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1849), H1853 [26AP]

Intellectual property: protect globally (see H. Con. Res. 380), H1981 [2MY]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H25 [31JA]

Investments: establish and provide for treatment of individual development accounts (see H.R. 4751), H646 [7MR]

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]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 733), H1130 [16MR]

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

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

———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), H974 [14MR]

John Paul Hammerschmidt Post Office Building, Harrison, AR: designate (see H.R. 4811), H449 [28FE]

Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 5195), H4521 [22JN]

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), H4520 [22JN]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3476), H646 [7MR]

Law enforcement: provide meaningful civil remedies for victims of the sexual exploitation of children (see H.R. 4703), H2174 [4MY]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend (see H.R. 5053), H2339 [9MY]

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]

LIHEAP: funding (see H.R. 4793), H1681 [6AP]

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]

Marine mammals: authorize research to improve understanding and protection (see H.R. 4075), H274 [14FE]

Medicare: improve payments made by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug plans to pharmacies for covered drugs (see H.R. 5166), H2962 [19MY]

———preserve beneficiary access to community cancer care (see H.R. 4098), H333 [15FE]

———provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 4824), H791 [8MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: coverage of certain screening procedures for diabetic retinopathy and establish pilot programs to foster such screening (see H.R. 801), H2962 [19MY]

Mexico: disapprove U.S.-Mexico Social Security totalization agreement (see H. Res. 20), H1391 [30MR]

Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 4681), H1453 [4AP]

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

Motor vehicles: limit fees imposed in connection with background checks for the issuance of licenses to operate a motor vehicle transporting a hazardous material (see H.R. 5560), H4328 [20JN]

———prohibit importation from the People's Republic of China until tariffs imposed on U.S. vehicles imported into China are equal to duties applied to Chinese vehicles (see H.R. 4808), H646 [7MR]

NASA: commemorate anniversary of the first flight of the Space Transportation System and honor individuals involved with the space program (see H. Con. Res. 366), H1453 [4AP]

National Association of State Veterans Homes: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 347), H1981 [2MY]

National Clean Beaches Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 760), H2834 (see H. Res. 760), H2891 [18MY]

National Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 305), H26 [31JA]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 357), H972 [14MR]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see H. Res. 776), H3425 [6JN]

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should be especially displayed (see H.R. 4922), H1853 [26AP]

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), H2501 [10MY]

———improve national security and clarify congressional intent relative to the review process for certain mergers and acquisitions (see H.R. 4813), H449 [28FE]

———limit foreign control of investments in certain U.S. critical infrastructure (see H.R. 4959), H972 [14MR]

———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), H449 [28FE]

———suspend all proposed mergers, acquisitions, or takeovers by foreign persons until certain determinations are made (see H.R. 4814), H1060 [15MR]

Nelson, Byron: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4902), H869 [9MR]

Nepal: support restoration of multiparty democracy, prevention of Maoist conquest, re-establishment of security, government services, exercise of political rights, and respect for human rights (see H. Res. 801), H3138 [23MY]

NLRB: establish deadlines to render decisions (see H.R. 5310), H2174 [4MY]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict (see H. Res. 744), H1320 [29MR]

NSF: authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers (see H.R. 4434), H2502 [10MY]

Older Americans Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5293), H3643 [8JN]

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), H1981 [2MY]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 745), H1744 [25AP]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): commend the shielding of mourning military families from protesters and preserving the memory of fallen servicemembers at funerals (see H. Res. 731), H1129 [16MR]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 788), H2339 [9MY]

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

Power resources: establish a program to provide reimbursement for the installation of alternative energy refueling systems (see H.R. 5346), H3497 [7JN]

———make permanent certain tax incentives for alternative energy and accelerate the use of renewable fuels (see H.R. 5208), H3497 [7JN]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (see H.R. 4409), H274 [14FE]

———require that gasoline sold in the U.S. contain a certain percentage of renewable fuel (see H.R. 4774), H509 [1MR]

Public Health Service Act: expand and improve traumatic brain injury programs (see H.R. 5738), H4915 [29JN]

———provide waivers relating to grants for preventive health measures with respect to breast and cervical cancers (see H.R. 5472), H4680 [27JN]

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

Romania: improve standard of care of children, resolve pending intercountry adoption cases, and remove barriers to the adoption of orphaned and abandoned children (see H. Res. 578), H1321 [29MR]

Safety: establish a day to bring awareness to the issue of missing persons (see H. Res. 189), H4918 [29JN]

SBA: permit business concerns owned by venture capital operating companies to participate in the Small Business Innovation Research Program (see H.R. 2943), H225 [8FE]

Schools: recognize benefits and importance of school-based music education (see H. Con. Res. 355), H1198 [28MR]

Senior citizens: ensure adequate public-private infrastructure and resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (see H.R. 4993), H1743 [25AP]

Sudan: condemn attacks on civilians, call on all parties to abide by the ceasefire agreement, approve peacekeeping forces, and urge the U.S. to help improve security in the Darfur region (see H. Res. 723), H972 [14MR]

Supreme Court: decision on allowing military recruiting on campuses of colleges that receive Federal funding (see H. Con. Res. 354), H874 [13MR]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 521), H1563 [5AP]

Taxation: allow a business tax credit for contributions to education scholarship organizations (see H.R. 4834), H869 [9MR]

———allow a credit to qualified small employers who create new jobs (see H.R. 5146), H4009 [14JN]

———allow a tax credit for certain education and training expenses (see H.R. 4325), H2833 (see H.R. 4325), H2890 [18MY]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1120), H25 [31JA]

———expand tax forgiveness for Armed Forces members who die from wounds, disease, or injury incurred while serving in a combat zone to include prior taxable year (see H.R. 5032), H1453 [4AP]

———extend the investment tax credit relative to solar energy property and qualified fuel cell property (see H.R. 5206), H1851 [26AP]

———improve and expand education savings accounts (see H.R. 5314), H2833 (see H.R. 5314), H2891 [18MY]

———increase incentives for E-85 fuel vehicle refueling property (see H.R. 5317), H3643 [8JN]

———make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 5081), H2102 [3MY]

———prohibit tax return preparers from requesting taxpayer consent to disclose or use return information (see H.R. 5063), H1563 [5AP]

———provide a refundable credit for certain home energy costs (see H.R. 4729), H224 [8FE]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1548), H1742 [25AP]

———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 5590), H3907 [13JN]

———provide tax incentives for the purchase of qualified health insurance (see H.R. 1872), H1980 [2MY]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 1186), H155 [1FE]

———repeal certain limitations on expensing certain property and allow taxpayers to elect shorter recovery periods for purposes of determining the deduction for depreciation (see H.R. 4129), H226 [8FE]

———restore, make permanent, and increase amount of exclusion from gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 897), H1320 [29MR]

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), H451 [28FE]

———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]

Transportation: require employment investigations for employees of aircraft repair stations (see H.R. 4582), H509 [1MR]

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), H2339 [9MY]

U.N. Disarmament Commission: condemn election of Iranian Ambassador to position of Vice-chair (see H. Res. 786), H1916 [27AP]

U.N. Human Rights Council: withhold U.S. contributions (see H.R. 5476), H3643 [8JN]

Ukraine: anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear reactor accident (see H. Res. 703), H566 [2MR]

———commend people for conducting free, fair, and transparent elections and their commitment to democracy and reform (see H. Res. 799), H2586 [11MY]

Unemployment: extend availability of assistance made available in connection with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (see H.R. 5392), H4009 [14JN]

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]

Veterans: continuation of dependency and indemnity compensation for the surviving spouse of a veteran if such spouse remarries after a certain age (see H.R. 1462), H450 [28FE]

———establish a financial assistance program to facilitate provision of supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing (see H.R. 4746), H273 [14FE]

———improve information security (see H.R. 5464), H3225 [24MY]

———increase amount of Medal of Honor special pension and provide for payment of that pension to the surviving spouse of a deceased Medal of Honor recipient (see H.R. 5669), H4796 [28JN]

———provide automatic cost-of-living adjustments in disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and in compensation for survivors of certain service-connected disabled veterans (see H.R. 5444), H4220 [19JN]

Veterans Advisory Committee on Certification, Credentialing, and Licensure: establish (see H.R. 5220), H2339 [9MY]

Vietnam: encourage resolution of claims for confiscated real and personal property (see H. Res. 415), H791 [8MR]

Voting: require proof of U.S. citizenship as a condition of registering to vote in elections for Federal office (see H.R. 4844), H791 [8MR]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 4747), H3424 [6JN]

———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 2861), H3724 [9JN]

Year of Polio Awareness: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 526), H26 [31JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

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 (see H. Res. 869), H4008 [14JN]

Remarks

Budget: reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), motion to instruct conferees, H1612, H1613 [6AP]

———reinstate pay-as-you-go requirement, H2743 [17MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2007-2011 (H. Con. Res. 376), H1583 [6AP], H2743 [17MY]

Carr, Joan: ATHENA Award recipient, E140 [14FE]

DAV: anniversary of Livonia, MI, chapter 114, E1277 [26JN]

Economy: impact of tax cuts, H1583 [6AP]

Egypt: condemn terrorist bombings in Dahab and Northern Sinai (H. Res. 795), H2615 [16MY]

Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries (H. Res. 740), H2612 [16MY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, E430 [28MR]

Klebnikov, Paul: condemn murder of U.S. journalist in Russia and the murder of other members of the media (H. Res. 499), H2616, H2617 [16MY]

Livonia, MI: anniversary of Livonia Historical Society, E858 [17MY]

National security: support efforts to track terrorist financing and condemn disclosure and publication of classified information on this crucial method by which terrorists are traced (H. Res. 895), consideration (H. Res. 896), H4824 [29JN]

Taxation: provide relief from the alternative minimum tax, H1613 [6AP]

———rates, H1613 [6AP]

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), H4071 [15JN]

Vermeulen, James, Sr.: Plymouth, MI, Chamber of Commerce and Plymouth Evening Kiwanis Club Plymouth Community Hall of Fame inductee, E680 [2MY]

Westland, MI: anniversary of Sargeant Stanley F. Romanowski VFW Post 6896, E914 [19MY], E947 [24MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H506 [1MR]

Subpoena Notices

Superior Court for the District of Columbia, H1539 [5AP]

Tributes

Chowdhury, Subir, H978 [15MR]

DeMattia, Robert A., E678 [2MY]

Dunnabeck, Joseph F., Sr., E859 [17MY]

Leclercq, Robert, E1238 [21JN]

McCotter, Georgia J., H2617 [16MY]

Piercecchi, Dan, H1685 [25AP]

Toy, Eileen, E675 [2MY]

Weeks, George, E112 [8FE]