ABERCROMBIE, NEIL (a Representative from Hawaii)
Addresses
Uses of Military Power: Caspar W. Weinberger, E380
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 1585, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H14182 [5DE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit interference by the government with a woman's right to choose to bear a child or terminate a pregnancy (see H.R. 1964), H3694 [19AP]
Afghanistan: promote empowerment of women (see H.R. 947), H1414 [8FE]
African Americans: apologize for enslavement and racial segregation (see H. Res. 194), H1968 [27FE]
Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 661), H2302 [7MR]
Air Force: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 207), H10319 [7SE]
Alaska: tribute to Army National Guard 3d Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment (see H. Con. Res. 240), H12021 [24OC]
Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for completion of certain land selections (see H.R. 3560), H10509 [18SE]
America Recycles Day: support goal and mission (see H. Con. Res. 122), H3724 [20AP]
Americans With Disabilities Act: restore intent and protections (see H.R. 3195), H9711 [3AU]
Anaheim Ducks (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 471), H7657 [11JY]
Animal Welfare Act: prohibit dog fighting ventures (see H.R. 3327), H9654 [2AU]
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 1280), H10434 [17SE]
———ensure that domestic dog and cat fur is prohibited from being imported, exported, manufactured, sold, or advertised in the U.S. and require the labeling of all fur products under the Fur Products Labeling Act (see H.R. 891), H10434 [17SE]
———restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros (see H.R. 249), H2957 [22MR]
———support and provide financial resources for conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations (see H.R. 1464), H5928 [24MY]
Arab League: urge acknowledgment of genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan and increase efforts to stop such genocide (see H. Con. Res. 7), H3478 [17AP]
Armed Forces: allow active member to terminate or suspend certain service contracts entered into prior to notice of transfer or deployment and penalize violations of interest rate limits (see H.R. 3298), H10370 [14SE]
———allow for certiorari review of certain cases denied relief or review by the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (see H.R. 3174), H8617 [25JY]
———commend volunteers and other individuals who provide support to families and children of deployed members (see H. Con. Res. 181), H7433 [28JN]
———enhance national defense through empowerment of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and enhancement of National Guard Bureau functions (see H.R. 718), H4176 [25AP]
———enhance protection of credit ratings of active duty military personnel who are activated for service (see H.R. 513), H9656 [2AU]
———enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (see H.R. 1246), H2038 [28FE]
———improve management of medical care, personnel actions, and quality of life issues for members receiving medical care in an outpatient status (see H.R. 1538), H2672 [19MR]
———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 579), H1055 [30JA]
———prohibit use of funds for an escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (see H.R. 353), H252 [9JA]
———provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members following their death (see H.R. 657), H2121 [1MR]
———require congressional authorization prior to any use of military force against Iran (see H.J. Res. 14), H573 [16JA]
———require continuation of pay to members who are retired or separated from service due to combat-related injuries of certain bonuses that they were entitled to before retirement or separation (see H.R. 3793), H14085 [15NO]
———restore and enhance the capabilities and readiness of U.S. forces (see H. Res. 834), H14083 [15NO]
———specify minimum time periods between deployment of units and members of the military to Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 3159), H8396 [24JY]
Army Reserve: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 70), H15468 [13DE]
Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1022), H3400 [16AP]
Aung San Suu Kyi: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4286), H14249 [5DE]
Bankruptcy: exempt from means testing certain National Guard and Reserve members (see H.R. 3972), H12103 [25OC] (see H.R. 4044), H12453 [1NO]
Border Patrol: request Presidential commute of sentences for agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose A. Compean to time served (see H. Con. Res. 267), H15470 [13DE]
Boston Red Sox (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 782), H12740 [5NO]
Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1000), H8742 [26JY]
Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1609), H9710 [3AU]
Bush, President: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 106), H1154 [31JA]
———report on programs that authorize or require gathering of information on U.S. persons established pursuant to the ``all necessary and appropriate force'' clause in the Authorization for Use of Military Force (see H.R. 2211), H7657 [11JY]
———urge full cooperation by former political appointees, current Administration officials, and friends and associates with congressional investigations (see H. Res. 689), H11027 [27SE]
Children and youth: create conditions, structures, and supports needed to ensure permanency for unaccompanied youth (see H.R. 3409), H10697 [20SE]
———ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage (see H.R. 2851), H7657 [11JY]
———establish a grant program to provide vision care (see H.R. 507), H4553 [7MY]
———establish an educational mentoring pilot program for at-risk youth through community partnerships that provide life, social, academic, and vocational skills (see H.R. 3168), H10077 [4SE]
———extend grant program for drug-endangered children (see H.R. 1199), H3400 [16AP]
———improve health and well-being of maltreated infants and toddlers through the creation of a National Court Teams Resource Center (see H.R. 1082), H4293 [1MY]
———provide disadvantaged children with dental services (see H.R. 1781), H6181 [7JN]
———provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 3846), H12238 [30OC]
———repeal a provision enacted to end Federal matching of State spending of child support incentive payments (see H.R. 1386), H3778 [23AP]
———revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (see H.R. 2511), H8835 (see H.R. 2511), H9053 [30JY]
———update definition of ``food of minimal nutritional value'' to conform to current nutrition science and protect Federal investment in national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 1363), H11934 [23OC]
China, People's Republic of: urge U.S. to boycott Summer Olympics unless China stops serious human rights abuses and stops supporting other Governments which practice such abuses (see H. Res. 610), H11172 [2OC]
Chisholm, Shirley: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 9), H119 [5JA]
Citizenship: assist lawfully-admitted aliens in becoming U.S. citizens by removing certain bureaucratic barriers (see H.R. 1379), H2301 [7MR]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1338), H3777 [23AP]
Civil War—U.S.: tribute to Edward D. Cohota and Joseph L. Pierce and other veterans of Asian descent (see H. Res. 415), H7657 [11JY]
Climate: reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the climate (see H.R. 1590), H2742 [20MR]
Colleges and universities: authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (see H.R. 629), H835 [22JA]
———establish a demonstration loan program for nontraditional students (see H.R. 3378), H12238 [30OC]
———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. 1275), H8835 (see H.R. 1275), H9053 [30JY]
Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent: establish (see H.R. 662), H1969 [27FE]
Communications Act: reform universal service provisions (see H.R. 2054), H13205 [6NO]
Community development: improve the ability of small communities to coordinate with universities and design professionals in developing a vision to address their local needs (see H.R. 3374), H14158 [4DE]
Community Reinvestment Act: allow financial institution support of a financial literacy program to be taken into account in assessing the institution's record of meeting the community's credit needs (see H.R. 2840), H11070 [1OC]
Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty: express that the Senate should initiate bipartisan process to give its advice and consent to ratification (see H. Res. 882), H15738 [17DE]
Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of signing (see H. Res. 646), H10940 [26SE]
Consumer Product Safety Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 3691), H11777 [18OC]
Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 3372), H9705 [3AU]
———establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 2596), H6828 [20JN]
———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2412), H10077 [4SE]
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 101), H3478 [17AP]
Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1205), H1967 [27FE]
Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 623), H7202 [26JN]
———restore right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror (see H.R. 2826), H7010 [22JN]
Credit unions: clarify congressional intent for provision of affordable financial services in underserved areas (see H.R. 3113), H9711 [3AU]
Crime: provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes (see H.R. 1592), H2743 [20MR]
———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see H.R. 137), H435 [11JA]
Cuba: allow U.S. nationals and permanent residents to visit family members in Cuba (see H.R. 757), H3561 [18AP]
———lift trade embargo (see H.R. 624), H6735 [19JN]
———lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 654), H7202 [26JN]
Dams: establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams (see H.R. 1098), H3476 [17AP]
DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1154), H9656 [2AU]
Dept. of Agriculture: augment State and local efforts to prevent the establishment or spread of plant pests that endanger agriculture, environment, and the economy (see H.R. 667), H2400 [9MR]
———reauthorize the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program (see H.R. 1616), H3364 [29MR]
Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 2212), H4627 [8MY]
———develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 1554), H6331 [12JN]
———prohibit sale of parts for F-14 fighter aircraft (see H.R. 1441), H2571 [14MR]
———require emergency contraception to be available at all military health care treatment facilities (see H.R. 2064), H4754 [9MY]
———tribute to U.S. Transportation Command (see H. Res. 640), H10903 [25SE]
Dept. of Education: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see H.R. 701), H986 [29JA]
———improve and enhance the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) (see H.R. 3317), H12156 [29OC]
———recruit, select, train, and support a national teachers corps in underserved communities (see H.R. 1971), H7340 [27JN]
Dept. of Energy: expand application of the Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program and authorize loans for ocean thermal energy conversion projects (see H.R. 2838), H10370 [14SE]
Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for the health centers program (see H.R. 1343), H3477 [17AP]
———authorize grants to carry out projects to provide education on preventing teen pregnancies (see H.R. 2097), H6661 [18JN]
———establish a grant program to assist in the provision of safety measures to protect social workers and other professionals who work with at-risk populations (see H.R. 2165), H6111 [6JN]
———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see H.R. 3825), H13960 [14NO]
———provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H4754 [9MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: implement Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative and other registered traveler programs (see H.R. 1061), H2957 [22MR]
Dept. of HUD: authorize appropriations for the rural housing and economic development program (see H.R. 1982), H4754 [9MY]
———reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 174), H3476 [17AP]
Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program to facilitate the creation of methamphetamine precursor electronic logbook systems (see H.R. 2747), H6576 [15JN]
———establish an Unsolved Crimes Section in the Civil Rights Division (see H.R. 923), H2621 [15MR]
———express no confidence in performance of Attorney General Gonzales and urge the President to request his resignation (see H. Res. 417), H5623 [22MY]
———safeguard the Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 2941), H7432 [28JN]
Dept. of Peace and Nonviolence: establish (see H.R. 808), H1209 [5FE]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 346), H252 [9JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund (see H.R. 2895), H8122 [18JY]
———provide for the licensing of Internet gambling facilities by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (see H.R. 2046), H8743 [26JY]
———repeal authority to enter into private tax collection contracts (see H.R. 695), H3476 [17AP]
Dept. of Transportation: limit authority to grant authority to motor carriers domiciled in Mexico to operate beyond U.S. municipalities and commercial zones on the U.S.-Mexico border (see H.R. 1773), H3477 [17AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop and implement a comprehensive program to reduce incidence of suicide among veterans (see H.R. 327), H2039 [28FE]
———eliminate the deductible and change the method of determining the mileage reimbursement rate for the beneficiary travel program (see H.R. 1472), H2435 [12MR]
———establish an ombudsman (see H.R. 2192), H4915 [10MY]
———establish Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (see H.R. 2818), H7491 [10JY]
———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1927), H12021 [24OC]
Disasters: ensure availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic events (see H.R. 3355), H10077 [4SE]
Discrimination: clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the compensation decision or other practice (see H.R. 2831), H7777 [12JY]
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 H.R. 1553), H8293 [23JY]
———authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 1031), H2243 [6MR]
———enhance public and health professional awareness and understanding of lupus and strengthen research efforts to identify the causes and cure of lupus (see H.R. 1192), H2303 [7MR]
———establish an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis registry (see H.R. 2295), H4965 [14MY]
———establish comprehensive and integrated HIV prevention strategy emphasizing the needs of women and girls in countries for which assistance is provided to combat HIV/AIDS (see H.R. 1713), H3477 [17AP]
———establish national screening program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and allow States to provide medical assistance for individuals with colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps (see H.R. 1738), H10626 [19SE]
———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 1113), H5622 [22MY]
———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1064), H1788 [15FE]
———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 1560), H11250 [3OC]
———improve screening and treatment of cancers and provide survivorship services (see H.R. 2353), H5929 [24MY]
———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 2210), H6439 (see H.R. 2210), H6477 [14JN]
———provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1283), H10756 [24SE]
District of Columbia: establish as a congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives (see H.R. 328), H516 [12JA]
Drugs: improve safety and oversight (see H.R. 1561), H6008 [5JN]
Education: assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program (see H.R. 4060), H12454 [1NO]
———authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships (see H.R. 363), H2121 [1MR]
———celebrate accomplishments of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and recognize need to further the goal of educational opportunities for women and girls (see H. Res. 406), H5053 [15MY]
———expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, child abuse and neglect prevention, and early identification of developmental and health delays (see H.R. 2343), H7657 [11JY]
———improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 1228), H8397 [24JY]
———improve early education (see H.R. 3289), H11029 [27SE]
———improve graduation rates by making grants to improve adolescent literacy (see H.R. 1623), H2820 [21MR]
———provide access and assistance to increase college attendance and completion by part-time students (see H.R. 2017), H6236 [11JN]
———provide adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public school systems (see H.R. 2373), H6236 [11JN]
———provide for the use of longitudinal data systems (see H.R. 3253), H10511 [18SE]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 1224), H4629 [8MY]
———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 627), H988 [29JA] (see H.R. 684), H943 [24JA]
———clarify certain Federal requirements (see H.R. 1169), H13296 [7NO]
———provide expanded resources, technical assistance, reasonable accountability, and professional development to eligible entities implementing Even Start programs (see H.R. 3055), H10757 [24SE]
Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identitiy (see H.R. 2015), H4050 [24AP]
———provide for paid sick leave in order to address the health needs of individuals and family members (see H.R. 1542), H7011 [22JN]
ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H2164 [5MR]
Ethiopia: encourage and facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic freedom (see H.R. 2003), H8121 [18JY]
FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see H.R. 1125), H8742 [26JY]
———suspend authority to eliminate, consolidate, deconsolidate, colocate, or plan for such activities relative to air traffic control facilities and services (see H.R. 2443), H5621 [22MY]
Families and domestic relations: encourage States to enact joint custody laws so that more children are raised with the benefits of having both parents in their lives (see H. Con. Res. 241), H12103 [25OC]
———recognize contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 474), H6235 [11JN]
Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (see H.R. 2744), H6576 [15JN]
Favre, Brett: tribute (see H. Res. 697), H11070 [1OC]
FBI: establish an Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Investigative Office in the Civil Rights Unit (see H.R. 923), H2621 [15MR]
———reduce backlog in processing requests made by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to the National Name Check Program (see H.R. 3828), H15414 [12DE]
FDA: provide explicit authorization for the Office of Women's Health, improve regulation of breast implants, and convene a scientific workshop on use of emergency contraception by women under 18 (see H.R. 2503), H10757 [24SE]
———provide for the licensing of comparable biological products to allow for lower-cost, generic versions of biotech drugs (see H.R. 1038), H1969 [27FE]
———provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see H.R. 1108), H1790 [15FE]
FDIC: establish industrial bank holding company regulation (see H.R. 698), H4051 [24AP]
Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1073), H2122 [1MR]
———establish certain protections for preference eligibles selected for involuntary geographic reassignment (see H.R. 728), H3400 [16AP]
———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 4838), H16945 [19DE]
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1479), H3400 [16AP]
Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1142), H2621 [15MR]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 2421), H5620 [22MY]
FEMA: provide for the National Flood Insurance Program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods (see H.R. 920), H2121 [1MR]
Financial institutions: ease credit union regulatory burdens, advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, and modernize credit union net worth standards (see H.R. 1537), H10363 [10SE]
———prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H1153 [31JA]
Foreign aid: limit funding to establish a permanent military base agreement with Iraq or exercise U.S. control over Iraqi oil resources (see H.R. 2929), H8187 [19JY]
———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 619), H4487 [3MY]
Foreign countries: expand visa waiver program to countries on a probationary basis (see H.R. 1543), H4051 [24AP]
Foreign trade: prohibit import, export, and sale of goods made with sweatshop labor (see H.R. 1992), H11847 [22OC]
Fort Pierce, FL: recognize the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum as the official museum of Navy SEALS and their predecessors (see H.R. 2779), H10370 [14SE]
FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2478), H7491 [10JY]
Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations (see H.R. 1595), H2822 [21MR]
Guatemala: express sympathy to families of women and girls murdered and encourage the Guatemalan Government to bring an end to these crimes (see H. Res. 100), H2621 [15MR]
Hampton, Lionel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H7777 [12JY]
Hawaii: conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including the Ka'u Coast as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 6202) (see H.R. 1798), H3359 [29MR]
———convert temporary Federal judgeship to a permanent judgeship (see H.R. 2155), H4485 [3MY]
———establish a memorial to honor those forcibly relocated to the Kalaupapa Peninsula (see H.R. 3332), H9654 [2AU]
Health: expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce the number of abortions and improve access to women's health care (see H.R. 819), H1210 [5FE]
———improve access to emergency medical services through medical liability reform and additional Medicare payments (see H.R. 882), H2821 [21MR]
———make antitrust laws apply to negotiations between groups of independent pharmacies and health plans and health insurance issuers in the same manner as collective bargaining by labor organizations (see H.R. 971), H2671 [19MR]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 676), H942 [24JA]
———prohibit discrimination by group health plans and employers based on genetic information (see H.R. 493), H1272 [6FE]
———promote the national recommendation of physical activity to kids, families, and communities across the U.S. (see H.R. 2045), H6661 [18JN]
———provide for embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 3), H110 [5JA]
———provide revised standards for quality assurance in screening and evaluation of gynecologic cytology preparations (see H.R. 1237), H7656 [11JY]
———reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases (see H.R. 1653), H3401 [16AP]
———strengthen programs for stroke education, prevention, and treatment (see H.R. 477), H887 [23JA]
Health care facilities: establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2123), H10157 [5SE]
Health care professionals: provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1134), H6331 [12JN]
Help America Vote Act: allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federal elections (see H.R. 281), H3476 [17AP]
———require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 811), H1209 [5FE]
History: authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program (see H.R. 3981), H13413 [8NO]
———mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ``Star Spangled Banner'' and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 2894), H13205 [6NO]
Homeless: establish task force to examine homelessness and make recommendations to alleviate causes and effects (see H.R. 3385), H12739 [5NO]
Homeless Assistance Act: consolidate housing assistance programs for homeless persons (see H.R. 840), H2821 [21MR]
Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 464), H514 [12JA]
House Ethics Commission: establish (see H.R. 1754), H5473 [17MY]
Housing Assistance Council: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 1980), H4754 [9MY]
Human rights: encourage abolition of modern-day slavery (see H. Res. 55), H2822 [21MR]
Immigration: compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 1512), H7983 [17JY]
———exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from numerical limitations on immigrant visas (see H.R. 1287), H2119 [1MR]
———extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 1843), H16950 [19DE]
———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 2221), H4628 [8MY]
———reform (see H.R. 1645), H3477 [17AP]
———waive inadmissability based on misrepresentation for an immediate relative of certain Armed Forces members and extend nonimmigrant visa program for spouses and children of such members (see H.R. 1745), H3278 [28MR]
Immigration and Nationality Act: remove provisions rendering individuals having HIV inadmissible to the U.S. (see H.R. 3337), H15738 [17DE]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 526), H671 [17JA] (see H.R. 627), H988 [29JA] (see H.R. 821), H14157 [4DE]
———permit prevailing party in actions or proceedings brought to enforce the Act to be awarded expert witness fees and certain other expenses (see H.R. 4188), H14158 [4DE]
Insurance: allow employees of federally-qualified health centers to obtain health coverage (see H.R. 1518), H4967 [14MY]
———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 758), H10157 [5SE]
Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H2621 [15MR]
Investments: establish and provide for treatment of individual development accounts (see H.R. 1514), H3279 [28MR]
Iraq: call for redeployment of troops and a shift in political and diplomatic strategy for stabilizing Iraq (see H.R. 787), H1417 [8FE] (see H. Res. 41), H344 [10JA]
———establish a sunset for the authorization for use of military force against Iraq (see H.R. 2605), H6179 [7JN]
———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (see H.J. Res. 18), H836 [22JA]
———require the President of the U.S. and senior diplomatic and military officials to develop a plan for the redeployment of U.S. forces (see H.R. 3087), H8120 [18JY]
———require U.S. military disengagement and provide U.S. assistance for reconstruction and reconciliation (see H.R. 508), H1896 [16FE]
Japan: recognize security alliance with the U.S. and express appreciation for role in enhancing stability in the Asia-Pacific region and its efforts in the global war against terrorism (see H. Res. 508), H8122 [18JY]
Jordan: commend continued commitment to holding elections and broadening political participation (see H. Res. 575), H8742 [26JY]
Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 800), H1208 [5FE]
Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 4611), H15466 [13DE]
———provide for research on and standards for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratories (see H.R. 365), H987 [29JA]
Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 3440), H9708 [3AU]
Lea, Tom: tribute (see H. Res. 519), H7202 [26JN]
Marine Corps: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 246), H13297 [7NO]
Maui, HI: conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including certain lands on the northern shoreline in the National Park System (see H.R. 2618), H6180 [7JN]
Medicaid: ensure beneficiary access to generic drugs by setting pharmacy reimbursement based on retail acquisition cost and to promote use of generic drugs (see H.R. 3140), H12385 [31OC]
———extend drug rebate program to enrollees of managed care organizations (see H.R. 3041), H10511 [18SE]
———improve access to advanced practice nurses and physician assistants (see H.R. 2066), H7490 [10JY]
———include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see H.R. 1647), H3477 [17AP]
———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 3326), H15414 [12DE]
———permit States to require certain individuals to present satisfactory documentary evidence of proof of citizenship or nationality for eligibility (see H.R. 1878), H4914 [10MY]
———provide a screening and treatment program for prostate cancer in the same manner as is provided for breast and cervical cancer (see H.R. 2131), H13523 [9NO]
———provide funding to States to enable them to increase the wages paid to targeted direct support professionals in providing services to individuals with disabilities (see H.R. 1279), H5622 [22MY]
———require coverage of professional services of optometrists that are otherwise covered when furnished by a physician (see H.R. 1983), H4554 [7MY]
———restore and protect access to discount drug prices for university-based and safety-net clinics (see H.R. 4054), H13205 [6NO]
Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1552), H6181 [7JN]
———coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1479), H3400 [16AP]
———coverage of marriage and family therapist services (see H.R. 820), H7070 [25JN]
———coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 1588), H3477 [17AP]
———deliver a meaningful drug benefit and lower prescription drug prices (see H.R. 3932), H13412 [8NO]
———ensure access to durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1845), H6735 [19JN]
———establish a hospice care demonstration program and grants programs for cancer palliative care and symptom management programs (see H.R. 1078), H4914 [10MY]
———expand and improve coverage of mental health services (see H.R. 1663), H5928 [24MY]
———expedite application and qualification process of low-income individuals obtaining subsidized prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 1536), H2619 [15MR]
———extend compliance threshold used to determine eligibility of hospitals for designation as an inpatient rehabilitation facility (see H.R. 1459), H2399 [9MR]
———extend increased payments for ground ambulance services (see H.R. 2164), H6332 [12JN]
———extend reasonable cost contracts (see H.R. 1990), H5473 [17MY]
———impose minimum nurse staffing in participating hospitals (see H.R. 4138), H13522 [9NO]
———improve benefits for beneficiaries with kidney disease (see H.R. 1193), H3724 [20AP]
———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1926), H3696 [19AP]
———limit penalty for late enrollment under part B and exclude periods of COBRA and retiree coverage from such late enrollment penalty (see H.R. 2591), H6110 [6JN]
———protect beneficiaries' access to home health services (see H.R. 3865), H13412 [8NO]
———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 2122), H6181 [7JN]
———provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 552), H6404 [13JN]
———provide for guaranteed issue of supplemental policies for disabled and renal disease beneficiaries upon initial enrollment (see H.R. 1282), H3695 [19AP]
———reduce occurrence of diabetes in beneficiaries by extending coverage for medical nutrition therapy services to beneficiaries with pre-diabetes or with risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes (see H.R. 2922), H7777 [12JY]
———repeal competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services (see H.R. 3453), H11491 [10OC]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 748), H6007 [5JN]
———require prescription drug plans using formularies to cover all drugs in certain specified therapeutic categories and establish protective requirements for coverage determinations on such drugs (see H.R. 3061), H7981 [17JY]
———require the sponsor of a prescription drug plan or an organization offering a Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug plan to promptly pay submitted claims and prohibit inclusion of pharmacy information (see H.R. 1474), H2745 [20MR]
———restore certain treatment of ownership of oxygen equipment (see H.R. 621), H6111 [6JN]
Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (see H.R. 1367), H2300 [7MR] (see H.R. 1424), H2397 [9MR]
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments: anniversary (see H. Res. 808), H13412 [8NO]
Mexico: express sympathy and pledge urgent support for the victims of flooding in southern Mexico (see H. Res. 812), H13523 [9NO]
Middle East: implement Iraq Study Group recommendation on direct diplomatic engagement with Iran and Syria relative to constructive policies in Iraq and Middle Eastern regional affairs (see H. Con. Res. 43), H886 [23JA]
———require the President to seek to institute a regional diplomatic plan (see H.R. 3797), H11549 [15OC]
Military Order of the Purple Heart: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 49), H8187 [19JY]
Military Spouse Legacy Association, Inc.: establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor military spouses throughout history (see H.R. 3026), H9657 [2AU]
Mining and mineral resources: establish improved mandatory standards to protect and enhance the health of miners (see H.R. 2769), H10757 [24SE]
———establish improved mandatory standards to protect miners during emergencies (see H.R. 2768), H10757 [24SE]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3014), H7774 [12JY]
Missing Children's Assistance Act: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 2517), H10902 [25SE]
Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards (see H.R. 1506), H3400 [16AP]
National Academy of Sciences: provide for a study to identify the proper response to the growth of Internet gambling (see H.R. 2140), H4484 [3MY]
National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 444), H7657 [11JY]
National Clean Beaches Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 186), H2122 [1MR]
National Commission on Detainee Treatment: establish (see H.R. 3244), H9275 [31JY]
National Guard: establish Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program to facilitate community reintegration of members returning from active duty (see H.R. 2090), H4291 [1MY]
National High School Mock Trial Championship, Inc.: call on Board of Directors to accommodate students of all religious faiths (see H. Res. 25), H4915 [10MY]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: require disclosure of information on the fair market value and safety of damaged motor vehicles (see H.R. 1029), H2621 [15MR]
National Hunting and Fishing Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 634), H10156 [5SE]
National Infrastructure Bank: establish (see H.R. 3401), H12156 [29OC]
National parks and recreation areas: eliminate annual operating deficit and maintenance backlog (see H.R. 1731), H3401 [16AP]
National School Lunch Act: permit simplified summer food programs to be carried out in all States and by all service institutions (see H.R. 1740), H3477 [17AP]
National Writing Project (organization): reauthorize (see H.R. 3357), H13205 [6NO]
Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 65), H435 [11JA]
———Federal recognition of the Chickahominy, Chickahominy-Eastern Division, Mattaponi, Upper Mattaponi, Rappahannock, Monacan, and Nansemond Tribes (see H.R. 1294), H2120 [1MR]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 2762), H7777 [12JY]
———require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H15465 [13DE]
Natural gas: end prohibition on production of offshore supplies and dedicate portions of royalties to environmental restoration, renewable energy and carbon sequestration research, and weatherization and energy assistance (see H.R. 2784), H6827 [20JN]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 3543), H11029 [27SE]
NLRB: modify definition of supervisor to clarify labor rights and protections of employees (see H.R. 1644), H6404 [13JN]
NOAA: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 147), H6332 [12JN]
———establish a coordinated national ocean exploration program and a national undersea research program (see H.R. 1834), H3360 [29MR]
———establish a Science and Technology Scholarship Program to recruit students for careers in the National Weather Service and in marine research, atmospheric research, and satellite programs (see H.R. 1657), H7777 [12JY]
Nord, Nancy A.: express no confidence in performance of duties as Acting CPSC Chair and urge the President to request her resignation (see H. Res. 804), H13204 [6NO] (see H. Res. 819), H13859 [13NO]
NSF: authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers (see H.R. 362), H2121 [1MR]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 2049), H9710 [3AU]
Oceans: establish a national ocean policy, strengthen NOAA, and establish a national and regional ocean governance structure (see H.R. 21), H3184 [27MR]
Our Military Kids, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 313), H3475 [17AP]
Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders: welcome to Washington, DC, and commend the East-West Center (organization) for hosting such conference (see H. Res. 355), H4292 [1MY]
Parks, Rosa: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 108), H3361 [29MR]
Patents: limit damages and other remedies relative to tax planning methods (see H.R. 2365), H5929 [24MY]
Pavlik, Kelly: tribute (see H. Res. 731), H12385 [31OC]
Pharmaceuticals: importation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 380), H3362 [29MR]
Political campaigns: clarify disclosure requirements of identifying information within certain campaign communications (see H.R. 894), H4204 [26AP]
———reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1614), H5725 [23MY]
Postal Service: discontinue practice of contracting out mail delivery services (see H. Res. 282), H4295 [1MY]
Poverty: express that the U.S. has a moral responsibility to meet the needs of the impoverished, disadvantaged, or otherwise in poverty (see H. Con. Res. 198), H14251 [5DE]
Power resources: enhance research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of solar energy technologies (see H.R. 2774), H8821 [27JY]
———strengthen national security and reduce dependence on foreign oil through new vehicle technology and efficiency, use of alternative fuels, and improving rail and public transit usage (see H.R. 1300), H2120 [1MR]
Presidents of the U.S.: require information on contributors to Presidential library fundraising organizations (see H.R. 1254), H2401 [9MR]
———regulate judicial use of Presidential signing statements in the interpretation of Acts of Congress (see H.R. 3045), H11316 [4OC]
Public Health Service Act: revise and expand the drug discount program to improve provision of discounts on drug purchases for certain safety net providers (see H.R. 2606), H10434 [17SE]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 980), H2571 [14MR]
Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process (see H.R. 900), H1343 [7FE]
———recognize service of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers during the Korean War and all Puerto Ricans serving in the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 443), H8122 [18JY]
Racial relations: express that hanging of nooses is a horrible act when used for intimidation and which under certain circumstances can be investigated and prosecuted as a criminal act (see H. Res. 826), H13959 [14NO]
Radio: nullify Copyright Royalty Board decision increasing royalty rates for webcasters and reform the royalty rate-setting standard that applies to commercial Internet radio royalty arbitrations (see H.R. 2060), H4754 [9MY]
REAL ID Act: repeal provisions on State requirements for security of identification cards and driver's licenses and reinstitute negotiated rulemaking and guidelines for such documents (see H.R. 1117), H2039 [28FE]
Robstown, TX: anniversary (see H. Res. 785), H12456 [1NO]
SBA: expand and improve assistance provided by small business development centers to Native Americans (see H.R. 2284), H4913 [10MY]
Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 901), H2341 [8MR]
———improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensuring rigorous standards and develop and implement effective school models for struggling students and dropouts (see H.R. 2928), H13412 [8NO]
Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation: establish (see H.R. 1469), H3400 [16AP]
Sensible, Multilateral American Response to Terrorism (SMART) Security Platform for the 21st Century: call for adoption (see H. Res. 227), H3478 [17AP]
Social Security: ensure every uninsured child has health insurance coverage (see H.R. 1111), H1892 [16FE] (see H.R. 2357), H5470 [17MY]
———ensure that every child in the U.S. has access to affordable, quality health insurance coverage (see H.R. 1535), H4914 [10MY]
———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1308), H6008 [5JN]
———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H113 [5JA]
———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 726), H5927 [24MY]
Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 2750), H6661 [18JN]
States: establish a program to provide grant assistance for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams (see H.R. 3224), H9469 (see H.R. 3224), H9546 [1AU]
Surveyors: recognize contribution to society (see H. Con. Res. 223), H15318 [11DE]
Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1524), H7656 [11JY]
———allow deduction for qualified timber gains and modernize certain provisions applicable to timber real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 1937), H8121 [18JY]
———allow employees not covered by qualified retirement plans to save for retirement through automatic payroll deposit individual retirement accounts and facilitate similar savings by the self-employed (see H.R. 2167), H10756 [24SE]
———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1110), H3400 [16AP]
———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1419), H3696 [19AP]
———equalize income exclusion of employer-provided parking and transit benefits and provide a common cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 1475), H2435 [12MR]
———exclude benefits from income, employment taxes, and wage withholding property tax rebates, provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 943), H3081 [26MR]
———exclude from gross income discharges of indebtedness attributable to certain forgiven residential mortgage obligations (see H.R. 1876), H5622 [22MY]
———expand credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources and investment energy credit to include ocean thermal energy conversion projects (see H.R. 3105), H10370 [14SE]
———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 2470), H5922 [24MY]
———expand the tip tax credit to employers of cosmetologists and promote tax compliance in the cosmetology sector (see H.R. 3016), H7775 [12JY]
———extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 197), H945 [24JA]
———extend period of limitation to file claims for refunds on account of disability determinations by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 2234), H7490 [10JY]
———extend the investment tax credit relative to solar energy property and qualified fuel cell property (see H.R. 550), H1211 [5FE]
———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (see H.R. 1498), H12156 [29OC]
———increase and extend the energy efficient commercial buildings deduction (see H.R. 539), H945 [24JA]
———increase child care credit and credit for establishing workplace child care and provide incentives for students to earn child care-related degrees and to work in child care facilities (see H.R. 2021), H11495 [12OC]
———make individual income tax rates for capital gains permanent (see H.R. 3170), H9657 [2AU]
———make permanent the shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 2014), H9710 [3AU]
———modify application of the tonnage tax on vessels operating in the dual U.S. domestic and foreign trades (see H.R. 2816), H6955 [21JN]
———modify the rehabilitation credit and the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1043), H6331 [12JN]
———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax (see H.R. 3160), H8396 [24JY]
———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3396), H14085 [15NO]
———provide a credit for new qualified plug-in hybrid motor vehicles (see H.R. 1331), H2241 [6MR]
———provide a credit for teachers in schools with significant number of limited-English-proficient students and a deduction for English-as-a-second-language certification expenses (see H.R. 1377), H3477 [17AP]
———provide a credit to individuals who enter into agreements to protect the habitats of endangered and threatened species (see H.R. 1422), H5532 [21MY]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 643), H3695 [19AP]
———provide credits for the installation of wind energy property, including by rural homeowners, farmers, ranchers, and small businesses (see H.R. 1772), H4914 [10MY]
———provide for a carryforward of unused benefits in health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 3947), H12238 [30OC]
———provide for a permanent exclusion from gross income for employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 3418), H9707 [3AU]
———regulate Internet gambling (see H.R. 2607), H9276 [31JY]
———restrict use of offshore tax havens and abusive tax shelters to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see H.R. 2136), H4484 [3MY]
———treat income received by partners for performing investment management services as ordinary income (see H.R. 2834), H9711 [3AU]
Taylor, Charles E.: tribute (see H. Res. 444), H7657 [11JY]
Television: further inform consumers about the transition to digital television (see H.R. 2566), H7852 [16JY]
———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 1687), H11172 [2OC]
Tourist trade: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote tourist, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S. (see H.R. 3232), H10757 [24SE]
Transatlantic Slave Trade 200th Anniversary Commission: establish (see H.R. 3432), H10626 [19SE]
Transportation: authorize Federal Railroad Safety Administration and prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases (see H.R. 2095), H5054 [15MY]
———require public employees to perform inspection of State and local surface transportation projects and ensure public safety, cost-effective use of funds, and timely project delivery (see H.R. 2485), H9711 [3AU]
Transportation Security Administration: provide certain personnel management requirements (see H.R. 3212), H9711 [3AU]
Traumatic Brain Injury Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1418), H7656 [11JY]
Truth in Lending Act: extend protections to overdraft protection programs, require consent and enhance information on overdraft protection, and prohibit manipulation to generate overdraft protection fees (see H.R. 946), H10076 [4SE]
U.N.: ensure members meet obligations to women agreed to in resolution on women, peace, and security, and implement international law protecting rights of women and girls during and after conflicts (see H. Res. 146), H3401 [16AP]
———support adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (see H. Con. Res. 156), H8187 [19JY]
Unemployment: provide for special transfers of funds to States to promote certain improvements in State unemployment compensation laws (see H.R. 2233), H11934 [23OC]
University of Hawaii: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 264), H14156 [4DE]
Valenti, Jack: tribute (see H. Res. 361), H5929 [24MY]
Veterans: change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 784), H1969 [27FE]
———expand and make permanent the benefit for governmental markers for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries (see H.R. 358), H987 [29JA]
———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H6181 [7JN] (see H.R. 333), H3561 [18AP]
———extend eligibility for combat-related special compensation paid to certain uniformed services retirees that are retired with fewer than twenty years of creditable service (see H.R. 89), H4628 [8MY]
———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 634), H2302 [7MR]
———modify rate of reimbursement of State and local agencies administering education benefits (see H.R. 3065), H10511 [18SE]
———provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (see H.R. 3040), H10370 [14SE]
———provide cost-of-living adjustments in disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for certain survivors (see H.R. 402), H1969 [27FE]
———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 760), H1150 [31JA]
———tribute to soldiers that served the top secret units for the U.S. Military Intelligence Service under the project name ``Post Office Box 1142'' (see H. Res. 753), H13861 [13NO]
Voting: protect voting rights and improve the administration of Federal elections (see H.R. 1381), H4204 [26AP]
War Powers Resolution: ensure collective judgment of Congress and the President applies to the initiation of hostilities by Armed Forces, their continued use, and their participation in U.N. operations (see H.J. Res. 53), H11250 [3OC]
Warner Robins, GA: tribute to Warner Robins American Little League baseball team (see H. Res. 630), H10511 [18SE]
Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 720), H1565 [13FE]
———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 260), H4753 [9MY]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 40), H3184 [27MR]
———improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 1014), H4176 [25AP]
World War II: recognize anniversary of Executive order authorizing internment of Japanese-, German-, and Italian-American communities and increase awareness of events surrounding such internment (see H. Res. 122), H1152 [31JA]
Zimbabwe: condemn recent violence against peaceful opposition party activists and members of civil society (see H. Con. Res. 100), H3080 [26MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Crime: prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (see H.R. 400), H433 [11JA]
Dept. of HUD: reauthorize programs for housing assistance for Native Hawaiians (see H.R. 835), H1270 [6FE]
Federal aid programs: extend eligibility for certain Federal benefits to citizens of the Freely Associated States (see H.R. 4000), H12237 [30OC]
Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (see H.R. 505), H670 [17JA]
Health care facilities: treat certain hospital support organizations as qualified organizations for purposes of determining acquisition indebtedness (see H.R. 3124), H8292 [23JY]
Iran: clarify that the use of force against Iran is not authorized by the Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq, any resolution previously adopted, or any other provision of law (see H.J. Res. 64), H13959 [14NO]
Taxation: exclude from gross income gain on the sale of certain residential leased-fee interests to holders of the leasehold rights (see H.R. 2613), H6179 [7JN]
———repeal reduction in deductible portion of business meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 2648), H6234 [11JN]
———restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel (see H.R. 2909), H7431 [28JN]
Veterans: revise eligibility criteria for presumption of service-connection of certain diseases and disabilities for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during military service (see H.R. 4052), H12454 [1NO]
Motions
House of Representatives: adjournment, H9287 [1AU]
Poems
``Ghost of Abercrombie,'' Representative Pascrell, E1778 [4AU]
Remarks
Armed Forces: oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (H. Con. Res. 63), H1751 [15FE]
———place a one-year ban on generals and flag officers from receiving compensation from companies with Dept. of Defense contracts over a certain amount, H5768, H5770
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, E972
Contracts: require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under Federal contracts (H.R. 2740), H11360 [9OC]
Crime: prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (H.R. 400), H11359, H11361 [9OC]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), H5147
Dept. of Education: Alaskan Native Education Equity Program funding, H8019 [18JY]
Dept. of HUD: prohibit funding for programs unless offsets have been established, H10193 [6SE]
———prohibit housing assistance to Native Hawaiians, H10189 [6SE]
———reauthorize programs for housing assistance for Native Americans (H.R. 2786), H10189, H10190, H10193 [6SE]
———reauthorize programs for housing assistance for Native Hawaiians (H.R. 835), H2770, H2771 [21MR], H3164, H3165, H3166 [27MR], H3190, H3191
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2643), H7119, H7121 [26JN]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3043), H8019 [18JY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3074), H8311 [24JY]
Diplomats: restrict former ambassadors and CIA station chiefs from representing or advising foreign entities after leaving Government service, H5770 [24MY]
Education: celebrate accomplishments of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and recognize need to further the goal of educational opportunities for women and girls (H. Res. 406), H6590
Government: require more rigorous requirements relative to ethics and lobbying (H.R. 2316), H5768, H5770 [24MY]
Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations (H.R. 1595), H4498
Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (H.R. 505), H11979, H11982, H11983, H11984 [24OC], E133
———express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (H.R. 505), consideration (H. Res. 764), H11969 [24OC]
———express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (H.R. 505), motion to recommit, H11987 [24OC]
———prohibit funding for Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant Program, H8311 [24JY]
———require compliance by Native Hawaiian governing entity with the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment of the U.S. Constitution, H11983, H11984, H11987 [24OC]
House of Representatives: voting procedure, H13874 [14NO]
Immigration: prohibit funds from being used to employ illegal aliens, H10190 [6SE]
Iraq: establish a sunset for the authorization for use of military force against Iraq (H.R. 2605), H6208 [11JN]
———require the President of the U.S. and senior diplomatic and military officials to develop a plan for the redeployment of U.S. forces (H.R. 3087), H11117 [2OC]
Outer Continental Shelf: allow offshore drilling for natural gas beyond 25 miles from the coastline, H7119 [26JN]
———lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H7121 [26JN]
Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders: welcome to Washington, DC, and commend the East-West Center (organization) for hosting such conference (H. Res. 355), H4493
Parliamentary inquiry, H4717 [9MY]
Power resources: national energy policy, H10206, H10207 [6SE]
University of Hawaii: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 264), H15243
Veterans: recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (H.R. 760), E2348
Votes: position on missed, E258
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H2163 [5MR], H2239 [6MR], H6659 [18JN], H6954 [21JN], H7429 [28JN], H13846 [13NO]
Tribute, H7196 [26JN]
Reports
Issues That Dept. of Defense Needs To Consider in Planning and Executing the Draw Down and Redeployment of Forces From Iraq: GAO, H11117 [2OC]
Statements
War Profiteering and Other Contractor Crimes Committed Overseas: Stuart W. Bowen, Jr., Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, H11358 [9OC]