RESEARCH related term(s) Science

Addresses

Stanford University Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology Dedication: Fred Kavli, E437 [28MR]

Articles and editorials

CARICOM's Need for Universal Access in HIV/AIDS Fight, E1227 [21JN]

Gaucher Disease—Learning the Truth, E1367 [11JY]

Iran Is Judged 10 Years From Nuclear Bomb, H341 [16FE]

Iranian Nuclear Deal Is Still Possible—Merkel, H342 [16FE]

Open the Door To Curing Alzheimer's—Why This Research Must Become an Urgent Priority, E1372 [11JY]

Richard E. Smalley (1943-2005), E1120 [12JN]

Sleep Apnea Test Advised for Down's Children, E656 [27AP]

Twenty-Five Years After the First Cases—The Changing Face of HIV/AIDS Epidemic, E1143 [14JN]

Uranium Enrichment—Iran, Russia Talks on Monday, H342 [16FE]

World Health—A Lethal Dose of U.S. Politics, H4204 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 5267), H1979 [2MY]

Alex's Lemonade Stand Days: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 368), H1320 [29MR]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 5229), H1915 [27AP]

Borlaug, Norman E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2250), S769 [7FE] (see H.R. 4924), H867 [9MR]

California: provide transition to a more restrictive timber sale program in the Giant Sequoia National Monument and promote the Kings River Research Project in the Sierra National Forest (see H.R. 5760), H5046 [11JY]

Childhood Stroke Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 693), H389 [16FE]

Climate: establish a market-driven system to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and promote advanced energy research and technology development and deployment (see H.R. 5049), H1320 [29MR]

Coastal zones: recognize the effects of harmful algal blooms on the environment (see H. Res. 824), H2961 [19MY]

Dept. of Commerce: award grants to establish Nanoscience to Commercialization Institutes to develop commercial applications of nanotechnology (see H.R. 5008), H1129 [16MR]

———provide emergency disaster assistance to mitigate economic losses caused by declining Klamath River salmon and develop a research and recovery plan for Klamath River salmon (see S. 2649), S3506 [25AP] (see H.R. 5213), H1852 [26AP]

Dept. of Energy: establish grants and advisory board for U.S.-Israeli joint ventures on alternative/renewable energy sources and energy efficiency (see H.R. 5679), H4554 [26JN]

———establish monetary prizes for achievements in overcoming scientific and technical barriers associated with hydrogen energy (see S. 2796), S4523 [12MY] (see H.R. 5143), H1678 [6AP]

———establish position of Assistant Sec. for Advanced Energy Research, Technology Development, and Deployment (see S. 2196), S124 [25JA]

———establish the Advanced Research Projects Administration-Energy (see S. 2398), S1965 [9MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish comprehensive prevention, education, research, and medical management program to reduce liver cirrhosis and liver cancer caused by chronic hepatitis B infection (see S. 3558), S6419 [22JN]

———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see S. 2663), S3703 [27AP] (see H.R. 5397), H2641 [16MY]

———expand and intensify research programs concerning elder falls (see H.R. 5608), H4008 [14JN]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (see H.R. 5047), H1319 [29MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: issue Energy Freedom Bonds to finance programs to facilitate research, development, and deployment of clean renewable energy technologies (see H.R. 5395), H2641 [16MY]

Diseases: advance medical research and treatments of pediatric cancers, ensure access to current treatments and information, establish a national childhood cancer database, and promote public awareness (see S. 2375), S1833 [7MR] (see S. 2393), S1965 [9MR] (see H.R. 4927), H867 [9MR]

———call for the declaration of lung cancer as a public health priority and the implementation of a comprehensive interagency program to reduce lung cancer mortality (see S. Res. 408), S2467 [28MR] (see H. Res. 739), H1196 [28MR]

———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), H2640 [16MY]

———increase Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (see H. Res. 863), H3787 [12JN]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 5225), H1915 [27AP]

———promote research and development of drugs related to neglected and tropical diseases (see S. 2699), S3893 [2MY]

———provide grants to conduct research toward the development of a vaccine against valley fever (see H.R. 5416), H2832 (see H.R. 5416), H2890 [18MY]

Energy Policy Act: repeal the ultra-deepwater and unconventional onshore natural gas and other petroleum research and development program (see S. 2251), S769 [7FE]

Government: provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see S. 2695), S3893 [2MY]

Health: derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos (see S. 2754), S4107 [5MY] (see H.R. 5526), H3423 [6JN]

———establish an interagency task force to develop a national strategy to combat the increase in infertility in the U.S. (see H.R. 5284), H2101 [3MY]

———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see S. 2322), S1461 [17FE]

———prohibit the solicitation or acceptance of tissue from fetuses gestated for research purposes (see S. 3504), S5779 [13JN] (see H.R. 5719), H4914 [29JN]

———support effective treatment of and access to care for individuals with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (see S. Res. 420), S2730 [3AP] (see H. Con. Res. 340), H273 [14FE]

India: promote global energy security through increased cooperation with India on diversification, alternative fuels, clean coal technologies, and energy efficiency (see H.R. 5580), H3723 [9JN]

International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (nonprofit organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 844), H3308 (see H. Res. 844), H3361 [25MY]

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 S. Res. 349), S19 [20JA] (see S. Res. 349), S123 [25JA] (see H. Con. Res. 341), H332 [15FE]

———condemn violations of Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, suspend uranium enrichment activities, refer to U.N. Security Council, and call on others to end cooperation on nuclear program (see S. Con. Res. 76), S19 [20JA] (see S. Con. Res. 76), S123 [25JA] (see S. Con. Res. 78), S249 [27JA]

———respond to threat posed by nuclear program through economic and trade sanctions, imposition of weapons of mass destruction inspections, and reduction of U.N. diplomatic exchanges (see S. Res. 351), S19 [20JA] (see S. Res. 351), S123 [25JA]

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]

Mental health: provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see S. 3529), S5950 [15JN]

National Archives and Records Administration: establish database to preserve servitude, emancipation, and post-Civil War reconstruction records and provide grants to establish similar State and local databases (see H.R. 5216), H1915 [27AP]

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

National Dysphagia Awareness Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 374), H1390 [30MR]

National Inflammatory Skin Disease Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 652), H24 [31JA]

National Institute of Food and Agriculture: establish (see S. 2782), S4339 [10MY]

National MPS Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 378), S1414 [16FE]

National security: prepare and strengthen biodefenses against deliberate, accidental, and natural outbreaks of illness (see S. 2564), S3211 [6AP] (see H.R. 5533), H3423 [6JN]

New York, NY: tribute to the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture for educating Americans about the African-American migration (see H. Con. Res. 352), H645 [7MR]

NSF: authorize grants for Partnerships for Access to Laboratory Science (PALS) (see S. 3510), S5874 [14JN] (see H.R. 5106), H1562 [5AP]

Pharmaceuticals: enhance research and education in the areas of pharmaceutical and biotechnology science and engineering (see S. 2793), S4469 [11MY]

Power resources: authorize energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities (see H.R. 5656), H4423 [21JN]

———authorize research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities for advanced energy technologies (see H.R. 5634), H4189 [16JN]

———facilitate development of markets for alternative fuels and ultra low sulfur diesel fuel through research, development, and demonstration and data collection (see H.R. 5658), H4423 [21JN]

———improve global competitiveness in science and energy technology, strengthen basic research programs, and support mathematics and science education (see S. 2197), S211 [26JA]

———provide for demonstration and commercial application of energy technologies derived from federally-sponsored research and development programs by incorporating those technologies into Federal buildings (see H.R. 5659), H4423 [21JN]

———reduce U.S. addiction to oil, ensure near-term energy affordability, accelerate clean fuels and electricity, provide government leadership for a reliable energy future (see S. 2829), S4695 [17MY]

POW/MIA: commend Dept. of Defense offices and related laboratories, and Vietnam for efforts in accounting of Americans unaccounted for as a result of the Vietnamese Conflict (see H. Con. Res. 444), H4916 [29JN]

Public Health Service Act: protection of human subjects in research (see H.R. 5578), H3723 [9JN]

Ryan White Care Act: prevent any reauthorization from imposing catastrophic losses in funding for States with the highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS (see H. Res. 893), H4554 [26JN]

SBA: increase amount of awards under the first and second phases of the Small Business Innovation Research Program (see H.R. 4684), H153 [1FE]

Science: authorize the NSF and certain Dept. of Energy programs to provide grants to early career researchers to conduct high-risk, high-return research in areas relevant to industry (see H.R. 5357), H2584 [11MY]

———authorize the NSF and the Dept. of Energy Office of Science to provide grants to early career researchers to establish innovative research programs and integrate education and research (see H.R. 5356), H2584 [11MY]

Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see S. 3238), S5230 [25MY]

Stanislaus County, CA: make grants to facilitate establishment of the National Ag Science Center (see H.R. 5128), H1677 [6AP]

Taxation: increase credits for certain alternative motor vehicles assembled in the U.S. (see H.R. 5239), H1916 [27AP]

———modernize treatment of biomedical research corporations (see H.R. 5115), H1676 [6AP]

———provide incentives to improve research competitiveness (see S. 2720), S4050 [4MY]

———provide incentives to promote research and development, innovation, and continuing education (see S. 2199), S211 [26JA]

Technology: establish a national innovation initiative (see S. 2390), S1893 [8MR] (see H.R. 4654), H23 [31JA]

Terrorism: cooperate with allies on development and implementation of technologies to detect, prevent, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against acts of terrorism and other high consequence events (see H.R. 4942), H971 [14MR]

Briefs

Implementation of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Safeguards Agreement in Iran and Agency Verification of Suspension of Enrichment-Related and Reprocessing Activities: Pierre Goldschmidt, International Atomic Energy Agency, H346 [16FE]

Eulogies

Smalley, Richard E.: by Deborah S. Smalley, E1120 [12JN]

———by Malcolm Gillis, E1121 [12JN]

Excerpts

News reports on adult and non-embryonic stem cell research advances and updates, S4006 [4MY], S4202 [9MY]

Letters

Adult stem cell research: Jacki Rabon, S6734 [29JN]

———Mary Schneider, S6733 [29JN]

———several doctors, S4203 [9MY]

Dana Point Desalination Project Authorization Act: Joe Geever, Surfrider Foundation, H1939 [2MY]

Democratic Party national agenda: several Senators, S6594 [28JN]

FCC exemption of private telecommunications networks operated by colleges and universities from certain requirements under the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act: Senator Alexander, S1392 [16FE]

H-Prize Act: Bill Kingsley, Enertech (business), H2353 [10MY]

———David L. Amati, Society of Automotive Engineers International, H2352 [10MY]

———Jeffrey A. Serfass, National Hydrogen Association, H2351 [10MY]

———John M. Collins, TIAX LLC, H2353 [10MY]

———Ken W. Cole, General Motors Corp., H2352 [10MY]

———KR Sridhar, Ion America (business), H2353 [10MY]

———Phillip T. Baxley, Shell Hydrogen (business), H2352 [10MY]

———Robert Rose, U.S. Fuel Cell Council, H2352 [10MY]

———Robert S. Walker, Hydrogen Advisory Council, H2351 [10MY]

———Thomas E. Mutchler, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., H2352 [10MY]

———Tom Purves, BMW of North America, Inc., H2352 [10MY]

———Venki Raman, Protium Energy Technologies (business), H2353 [10MY]

NOAA funding: James D. Watkins and Leon E. Panetta, Joint Ocean Commission Initiative (organization), H4699 [28JN]

Protecting America's Competitive Edge (PACE) Act: Senators Alexander and Bingaman, S277 [30JA]

Research and development tax credit extension: R&D Credit Coalition, S1111 [13FE]

Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act: Nancy Reagan, S7172 [29JN]

———Paul Berg, S7172 [29JN]

———several Senators, S3999 [4MY]

West Virginia State University Gus R. Douglass Institute: Senate Byrd, S2196 [15MR]

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]

Current human clinical applications using adult stem cells, S4005 [4MY], S4203 [9MY]

National Park Service African American genealogy Internet sites, E653 [27AP]

Messages

Science and Engineering Indicators: President Bush, H238 [14FE]

Remarks in House

Aeras Global TB Vaccine Foundation: tribute, E399 [16MR]

Alex's Lemonade Stand Days: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 368), H3742, H3743 [12JN]

ALS Awareness Month: observance, E915 [19MY]

Altoona, PA: prohibit funding for Juanita Ultra Low Emission Locomotive Demonstration, H3206, H3207 [24MY]

BLS: adopt statistical measures that accurately reflect the modern U.S. workforce (H. Res. 14), H303 [15FE]

Brady Kohn Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E288 [7MR]

Brain Awareness Week: observance, H1126 [16MR]

Budget: allocation of funds, H650, H759 [8MR]

Business and industry: preserve mathematics- and science-based industries, H1220 [29MR]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Tourette Syndrome Education and Research Program funding, E66 [1FE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: provide for product specific reimbursement for separate immune globulins and recognize infusion of immune globulins as a biologic response modifier, E52 [1FE]

Children and youth: increase awareness of obstructive sleep apnea in children and the need for baseline testing, E656 [27AP]

Climate: establish a market-driven system to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and promote advanced energy research and technology development and deployment (H.R. 5049), H1399 [4AP], H2829 [18MY], E446 [29MR]

———global warming, H946, H947 [14MR], H1200, H1293 [29MR], H2481 [10MY], H2784, H2785 [18MY], E899 [19MY]

Computers: encourage broadband technology deployment, H219 [8FE], H372 [16FE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 109th Congress, H3343 [25MY]

Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation: anniversary, E1128 [13JN]

Day of Hearts—Congenital Heart Defect Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 629), H234-H236 [14FE]

Democratic Party: development of innovation agenda to improve scientific research and development, telecommunications technology, and energy independence, H312, H315, H325, H326 [15FE], H372 [16FE], H4211, H4215 [19JN], H4375 [21JN]

———national agenda, H4181-H4187 [16JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Service facility construction funding, H3057 [23MY]

———Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Organic Transitions Program funding, H3059-H3061 [23MY]

———Lane, OK, Agriculture Research Laboratory funding, H3082, H3083 [23MY]

Dept. of Commerce: global warming impact study funding, H4701, H4702 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: include comprehensive analysis of future air lift and sea lift mobility requirements in update of mobility capability study, H2528, H2529 [11MY]

———prosthetic research funding, H4258, H4259 [20JN]

Dept. of Education: establish sustainability programs at institutions of higher education, H1267 [29MR]

Dept. of Energy: Biomass and Biorefinery Systems Research and Development Program funding, H3163 [24MY]

———establish monetary prizes for achievements in overcoming scientific and technical barriers associated with hydrogen energy (H.R. 5143), H2346-H2354 [10MY], H3345 [25MY]

———implement accelerated research, development, and demonstration program for advanced clean coal technologies and provide financial incentives to encourage early commercial deployment, H143 [1FE], H1984 [3MY]

———National Renewable Energy Laboratory funding, H279 [15FE], H759 [8MR]

———provide regulatory relief for use of non-petroleum oil in electric transformers, E51 [1FE]

———research and development funding, H3161 [24MY]

———Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Onshore Natural Gas Supply Research and Development Program funding, H3185, H3186 [24MY]

Dept. of HHS: AIDS Drug Assistance Program funding, H3365 [6JN]

———establish comprehensive prevention, education, research, and medical management program to reduce liver cirrhosis and liver cancer caused by chronic hepatitis B infection (H.R. 4550), E810, E823 [12MY]

———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (H.R. 5397), H2600 [16MY]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding through reductions in NASA funding, H4748 [28JN]

———Safe Return Program for Alzheimer's patients funding, H4639, H4640 [27JN]

———Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Grant Program funding, H4634 [27JN]

Dept. of the Interior: assist in research and development, environmental and feasibility studies, and preliminary engineering for the Dana Point Desalination Project located at Dana Point, CA (H.R. 3929), H1938, H1939 [2MY]

———conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (H.R. 5047), E458 [29MR]

———refine neotropical migratory birds conservation assistance program (H.R. 518), H2605 [16MY], E881 [19MY]

Dept. of Transportation: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) research funding, H3833, H3834 [13JN]

———research and university resource centers funding, H3835 [13JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: cooperate with NIH in facilitating research on managing medical issues associated with hepatitis C, H2930 [19MY]

Diseases: demographics of HIV/AIDS victims, E1143 [14JN], E1227 [21JN]

———establish an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Registry (H.R. 4033), E915 [19MY]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries, H4203 [19JN]

———increase Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (H. Res. 863), E1122 [12JN], E1256 [23JN]

———prevent and cure juvenile diabetes, E996 [26MY]

———provide grants to conduct research toward the development of a vaccine against valley fever (H.R. 5416), E876 [18MY]

———support education efforts to increase awareness of the need for folic acid to prevent birth defects, H201 [8FE]

———support efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness (H. Res. 323), H4368-H4371 [21JN], E1256 [23JN]

Economy: modify method for calculation of gross domestic product, H357 [16FE]

Education: extend student loan forgiveness to include medical specialists with a residency program of more than five years, H1275 [29MR]

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month: observance, E803 [11MY], E900 [19MY]

EPA: global warming programs funding, H2826-H2829 [18MY]

FDA: improve ability to ensure drug safety, H3077 [23MY]

———provide for Alzheimer's disease research and demonstration grants, E1372 [11JY]

FEMA: global warming impact study funding, H3292 [25MY]

Fish and fishing: provide emergency disaster assistance to mitigate economic losses caused by declining Klamath River salmon and develop a research and recovery plan for Klamath River salmon, H2807 [18MY]

Fort Leonard Wood, MO: prohibit funding for the Leonard Wood Research Institute, H4308, H4309 [20JN]

GAO: evaluate and determine reasons for the decline in medical school graduates entering residency programs lasting more than five years, H1274 [29MR]

Gen-Probe Inc.: National Medal of Technology Laureate award recipient, E307 [8MR]

Great Lakes: invasive species eradication funding, H3170 [24MY]

Health: derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos (H.R. 5526), H5036-H5042 [11JY]

———derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos (S. 2754), H5038 [11JY]

———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors, H793 [9MR]

———link between child vaccinations containing mercury and autism, H357 [16FE]

———medical research funding, H315 [15FE], H1571 [6AP]

———prohibit the solicitation or acceptance of tissue from fetuses gestated for research purposes (S. 3504), H5038 [11JY]

———provide for adult stem cell research, H164 [8FE]

———provide for collection and maintenance of human cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and research and authorize the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program (H.R. 2520), H2645 [17MY]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (H.R. 810), H3022, H3023, H3024 [23MY], H3146 [24MY], H4383-H4389 [21JN], H5036, H5038 [11JY], E979, E986, E994, E998 [26MY]

———success of using adult stem cells to treat diseases, H127, H128 [1FE]

Illinois Technology Transition Center: prohibit funding, H4301, H4302 [20JN]

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research: tribute to alternative fuels research, H3894 [13JN]

Intellectual property: reduce digital piracy on college campuses, H1355 [30MR]

———reduce piracy in Vietnam, H4760 [28JN]

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), H297 [15FE], H337-H351 [16FE], H1557 [5AP], E372 [15MR]

———demand compliance with the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty and pursue sanctions and other penalties, H1707 [25AP]

Livermore, CA: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory National Ignition Facility funding, H3164 [24MY]

Mental health: combat autism through research, screening, intervention, and education, H4534 [26JN]

———combat autism through research, screening, intervention, and education (H.R. 2421), H5014 [11JY]

Mystic, CT: prohibit funding for Research and Environmental Center at Mystic Aquarium, H3201 [24MY]

NASA: funding, H1572 [6AP], H4633, H4634 [27JN], H4767, H4768 [28JN]

———Jet Propulsion Laboratory funding, H1123 [16MR]

———prohibit funding for a manned space mission to Mars, H4726-H4729 [28JN]

National Area Health Education Center Organization: tribute, E1119 [12JN]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: observance, E91 [8FE]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 357), H1695, H1696 [25AP], H1877 [27AP], E634 [27AP]

National Gaucher Foundation: tribute, E1366 [11JY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (H.R. 2231), H4224 [20JN], E309 [8MR], E805 [11MY], E879 [18MY], E886, E916 [19MY]

National Minority Health Month: observance, E550 [6AP]

National MPS Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 85), H1141, H1142 [28MR]

National Weather Service: improve inland flooding monitoring, H4635 [27JN]

New London, CT: prohibit funding for the Institute for Exploration at the Mystic Aquarium, H4287, H4288 [20JN]

New York, NY: tribute to New York Botanical Garden opening of Pfizer Plant Research Laboratory, E836 [16MY]

NIH: conduct and support research for the derivation and use of human pluripotent stem cells by means that will not create or harm human embryos (H.R. 3144), H426-H432 [28FE]

———funding, H650 [8MR], H1593, H1594 [6AP]

———research and development funding, H1893 [27AP]

NOAA: U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy recommendations implementation funding through reductions in NASA funding, H4697-H4699 [28JN]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Roy J. Glauber, John L. Hall, and Theodor W. Hansch for physics and Yves Chauvin, Robert H. Grubbs, and Richard R. Schrock for chemistry, E580 [25AP]

———recognition of Roy J. Glauber, John L. Hall, and Theodor W. Hansch for physics and Yves Chauvin, Robert H. Grubbs, and Richard R. Schrock for chemistry (H. Res. 541), H1533-H1536 [5AP]

Northwest Manufacturing Inititative: prohibit funding, H4304-H4306 [20JN]

Power resources: energy security programs funding through reductions in national missile defense system funding, H2512, H2515 [11MY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H1709, H1718, H1723, H1727 [25AP], H1842 [26AP], E51 [1FE]

———improve global competitiveness in science and energy technology, strengthen basic research programs, and support mathematics and science education, H218-H220 [8FE]

———increase fossil fuel productivity, accelerate transition to renewable fuels, and collaborate with allies to address issue of peak oil, H2618-H2624 [16MY]

———increase fossil fuel productivity, accelerate transition to renewable fuels, and collaborate with allies to establish project to address issue of peak oil, H207-H213 [8FE], H945-H950 [14MR], H1970-H1975 [2MY], H3988-H3994 [14JN]

Ride for Lorraine (organization): tribute, E1327 [29JN]

———improve U.S. competitiveness in science, research, technology, and innovation, H649 [8MR]

———prevent exploitation of women while conducting stem cell research, H1065 [16MR]

Science Museum of Virginia: prohibit funding, H3199, H3200 [24MY]

60 Minutes (television program): report on Bush administration treatment of global warming, H1135 [28MR]

Southwest Gas Corp.: prohibit funding for GEDAC heat pump development, H3202, H3203 [24MY], E991 [26MY]

Stanford University: dedication of Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology, E437 [28MR]

———Green Dorm team recipient of the EPA P3 award, E1009 [6JN]

Taxation: rates, H1609-H1615 [6AP]

Texas Institute of Applied Environmental Research: funding, H2791 [18MY]

Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee: establish (H.R. 3427), H5050 [12JY]

University of Texas at Brownsville: tribute to discovery on gravitational waves, E885 [19MY]

Wang, Xiaodong: Shaw Prize Foundation Shaw Prize in Life Science and Medicine recipient, E1249 [23JN]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding the water resources research and technology institutes (H.R. 4588), H2805 [18MY]

Remarks in Senate

American Heart Month: observance, S1529 [28FE]

Arctic Research and Policy Act: improve (S. 879), S4645, S4646 [16MY]

Borlaug, Norman E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2250), S770 [7FE]

Brookings Institution: tribute to Hamilton Project initiative emphasizing broad-based economic growth, S3979 [3MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, S5831, S5835 [14JN]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish a program on children and the media to study the role and impact of electronic media in the development of children (S. 1902), S1888 [8MR]

———Tourette Syndrome Education and Research Program funding, S9 [18JA]

Climate: global warming, S2795 [4AP]

Day of Hearts—Congenital Heart Defect Day: support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 69), S777 [7FE]

Dept. of Defense: report on biodefense staffing and training requirements in support of the national biosafety laboratories, S6364 [22JN]

———science and technology research funding, S6391 [22JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish the Advanced Research Projects Administration-Energy (S. 2398), S1968 [9MR]

———National Renewable Energy Laboratory funding, S1859 [8MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (S. 2663), S3706-S3708 [27AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: research funding, S5425 [5JN]

———call for the declaration of lung cancer as a public health priority and the implementation of a comprehensive interagency program to reduce lung cancer mortality (S. Res. 408), S3918 [2MY]

———promote research and development of drugs related to neglected and tropical diseases (S. 2699), S3900 [2MY]

Ecology and environment: encourage reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S.J. Res. 5), S6365 [22JN]

FCC: exempt private telecommunications networks operated by colleges and universities from certain requirements under the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act, S1392 [16FE]

FDA: approval process for Cyberonics, Inc., vagus nerve stimulator, S1388, S1389 [16FE]

———condemn delay of decision on the approval of over-the-counter emergency contraceptives, S7181 [29JN]

Galveston, TX: National Biocontainment Laboratory at the University of Texas funding, S6364 [22JN]

Gore, Robert W.: National Inventors Hall of Fame inductee, S1172 [14FE]

Government: provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (S. 2695), S3898 [2MY]

Health: derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos (S. 2754), S4151 [8MY], S7170-S7173 [29JN]

———derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos (S. 2754), unanimous-consent agreement, S7169, S7170 [29JN]

———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (S. 2322), S1462 [17FE]

———prohibit the solicitation or acceptance of tissue from fetuses gestated for research purposes (S. 3504), S7170-S7173 [29JN]

———prohibit the solicitation or acceptance of tissue from fetuses gestated for research purposes (S. 3504), unanimous-consent agreement, S7169, S7170 [29JN]

———provide for adult stem cell research, S4005, S4006, S4039 [4MY], S4201-S4204 [9MY], S6731-S6735 [29JN]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research, S4128 [8MY], S4177 [9MY], S4298 [10MY], S4428, S4434 [11MY]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (H.R. 810), S1668, S1669 [3MR], S3998-S4002 [4MY], S4124 [8MY], S4189, S4190, S4194, S4195 [9MY], S4249, S4256, S4382 [10MY], S4447, S4452, S4453, S4455 [11MY], S4572 [16MY], S5467 [6JN], S6449 [23JN], S6596, S6612-S6615 [28JN], S6731-S6736, S7170-S7173 [29JN], S7261 [10JY], S7364-S7366 [12JY]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (H.R. 810), unanimous-consent agreement, S7169, S7170 [29JN]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (S. 471), S7279 [10JY]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (S. 1289), S1172 [14FE]

———support effective treatment of and access to care for individuals with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (S. Res. 420), S2736 [3AP]

International Polar Year: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 199), S6776 [29JN]

Iran: condemn resumption of nuclear research efforts and support referral to the U.N. Security Council for noncompliance with International Atomic Energy Agency obligations, S1596, S1597 [2MR]

Mental health: combat autism through research, screening, intervention, and education (S. 843), S3206 [6AP]

———increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research and improved treatment, and improve training for health care professionals, S1575 [1MR]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (S. 3529), S5945, S5966 [15JN]

National Autism Awareness Month: observance, S3206 [6AP]

National Children's Study: funding, S2286 [16MR]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 357), S5134 [24MY]

National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 236), S5283 [25MY]

National Institute of Food and Agriculture: establish (S. 2782), S4341 [10MY]

National MPS Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 378), S1446 [16FE]

NIH: conduct and support research for the derivation and use of human pluripotent stem cells by means that will not create or harm human embryos, S1050-S1053 [10FE]

———research and development funding, S2284 [16MR], S5831 [14JN]

NSF: authorize grants for Partnerships for Access to Laboratory Science (PALS) (S. 3510), S5877 [14JN]

Pharmaceuticals: enhance research and education in the areas of pharmaceutical and biotechnology science and engineering (S. 2793), S4476 [11MY]

Power resources: energy crisis in Western States, S6744 [29JN]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S3441 [25AP], S3529-S3532 [26AP], S3769 [1MY]

———improve global competitiveness in science and energy technology, strengthen basic research programs, and support mathematics and science education (S. 2197), S212-S227 [26JA], S277 [30JA], S2115 [14MR]

———provide for research and development of advanced nuclear reactors, S702 [6FE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (S. 658), S1050-S1053 [10FE]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research (S. 876), S1053 [10FE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S5446-S5449, S5451, S5473 [6JN], S7363-S7366 [12JY]

Smithsonian Institution: migratory bird surveillance program funding, S3875, S3876 [2MY], S4017, S4018 [4MY]

Taxation: extend the research and development tax credit, S471 [2FE], S1097, S1110-S1112, S1115 [13FE]

———provide incentives to improve research competitiveness (S. 2720), S4054-S4056 [4MY]

———provide incentives to promote research and development, innovation, and continuing education (S. 2199), S212-S227 [26JA], S277 [30JA], S2115 [14MR]

West Virginia State University: dedication of the Gus R. Douglass Institute, S2195 [15MR]

Reports filed

H-Prize Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 5143) (H. Rept. 109-456), H2337 [9MY]

Michigan Lighthouse and Maritime Heritage Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1346) (S. Rept. 109-234), S3419 [24AP]

Neotropical Migratory Birds Conservation Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 518) (H. Rept. 109-421), H1740 [25AP]

Protecting America's Competitive Edge Through Energy (PACE-Energy) Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2197) (S. Rept. 109-249), S3419 [24AP]

Research for Competitiveness Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 5356) (H. Rept. 109-525), H4519 [22JN]

U.S.-India Energy Security Cooperation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1950), S5226 [25MY]

U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperation Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2730) (H. Rept. 109-543), H4914 [29JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Implementation of Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Safeguards Agreement in Iran: International Atomic Energy Agency, H346 [16FE]

Statements

Iran's Noncompliance With Nuclear Nonproliferation Obligations: Kenneth C. Brill, International Atomic Energy Agency, H345 [16FE]

Principles on Human Stem Cell Research: Senator Frist, S7170 [29JN]

Production of Pluripotent Stem Cells By Oocyte Assisted Reprogramming: Several Scientists, H430 [28FE]

Researchers Offer Proof-of-Concept for Altered Nuclear Transfer, H431 [28FE]

Summaries

Genetically Engineered Pharmaceutical and Industrial Crop Safety Act (H.R. 5267), E688 [2MY]

Hamilton Project, S3979 [3MY]

Protecting America's Competitive Edge (PACE) Act, S278 [30JA]

Report on FDA Approval Process for Cyberonics, Inc., Vagus Nerve Stimulator: Committee on Finance (Senate), S1388 [16FE]

Tables

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 5672): impact of Committee on Appropriations (House) mark on NOAA funding, H4699 [28JN]

Total Federal funding for NIH stem cell research, S4005 [4MY], S6735 [29JN]

Texts of

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

H. Con. Res. 357, support goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, H1695 [25AP]

H. Con. Res. 368, support goals and ideals of Alex's Lemonade Stand Days, H3742 [12JN]

H. Res. 85, National MPS Day, H1141 [28MR]

H. Res. 323, support efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness, H4368 [21JN]

H. Res. 541, recognition of Roy J. Glauber, John L. Hall, and Theodor W. Hansch for Nobel Prize for physics and Yves Chauvin, Robert H. Grubbs, and Richard R. Schrock for Nobel Prize for chemistry, H1533 [5AP]

H. Res. 629, support goals and ideals of Day of Hearts—Congenital Heart Defect Day, H234 [14FE]

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, H1411 [4AP]

H.R. 518, Neotropical Migratory Birds Conservation Improvement Act, H2605 [16MY]

H.R. 3929, Dana Point Desalination Project Authorization Act, H1938 [2MY]

H.R. 5143, H-Prize Act, H2346 [10MY]

S. 879, Arctic Research and Policy Act improvement, S4646 [16MY]

S. 2197, Protecting America's Competitive Edge Through Energy (PACE-Energy) Act, S212-S214 [26JA]

S. 2199, Protecting America's Competitive Edge Through Tax Incentives (PACE-Finance) Act, S224 [26JA]

S. 2250, Congressional Tribute to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Act, S771 [7FE]

S. 2322, Consumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence Act, S1463 [17FE]

S. 2393, Conquer Childhood Cancer Act, S1966 [9MR]

S. 2398, Energy Competitiveness Act, S1969-S1971 [9MR]

S. 2564, Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act, S3222-S3227 [6AP]

S. 2663, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, S3708-S3710 [27AP]

S. 2796, H-Prize Act, S4524 [12MY]

S. Con. Res. 69, support goals and ideals of Day of Hearts—Congenital Heart Defect Day, S777 [7FE]

S. Con. Res. 76, condemn Iran for violations of Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, suspend uranium enrichment activities, refer to U.N. Security Council, and call on others to end cooperation on nuclear program, S31 [20JA], S139 [25JA]

S. Con. Res. 78, condemn Iran for violations of Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, suspend uranium enrichment activities, refer to U.N. Security Council, and call on others to end cooperation on nuclear program, S251, S253 [27JA]

S. Res. 236, support goals and ideals of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week, S5284 [25MY]

S. Res. 349, condemn resumption of Iranian nuclear research efforts and support referral to the U.N. Security Council for noncompliance with International Atomic Energy Agency obligations, S27 [20JA], S136 [25JA]

S. Res. 351, respond to threat posed by Iranian nuclear program through economic and trade sanctions, imposition of weapons of mass destruction inspections, and reduction of U.N. diplomatic exchanges, S30 [20JA], S139 [25JA]

S. Res. 378, National MPS Awareness Day, S1438, S1447 [16FE]

S. Res. 408, call for the declaration of lung cancer as a public health priority and the implementation of a comprehensive interagency program to reduce lung cancer mortality, S2473 [28MR], S3918 [2MY]

S. Res. 420, support effective treatment of and access to care for individuals with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, S2735 [3AP]