MURKOWSKI, LISA (a Senator from Alaska)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), S14088, S14089 [7NO], S14203 [8NO], S14332 [13NO], S14509, S14522 [15NO], S15051 [10DE]

Appropriations: making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 1591), S3887, S3892 [27MR], S3988 [28MR]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2669), S9454, S9529 [17JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2007-2012 (S. Con. Res. 21), S3542 [21MR], S3633, S3636 [22MR], S3700 [23MR]

Colleges and universities: make college more affordable by lowering interest rates and increasing financial aid opportunities through reductions in student loan industry subsidies (H.R. 2669), S9454, S9529 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), S9494, S9521 [17JY], S9615 [19JY], S11556 [17SE], S11769 [19SE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for the health centers program (S. 901), S14304 [13NO]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2642), S11109, S11123 [5SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3043), S13162 [19OC]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: reauthorize and amend prescription drug user fee provisions (S. 1082), S5431 [1MY], S5663 [7MY], S5702 [8MY]

Immigration: reform (S. 1348), S7082 [5JN], S7335 [7JN]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (S. 4), S2428 [28FE], S2740 [6MR]

Power resources: invest in renewable and alternative energy resources, promote new technologies, improve efficiency, and create a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve (H.R. 6), S7563 [12JN], S7658, S7659, S7661 [13JN], S7768 [14JN], S7916, S7929, S7933 [19JN], S8116 [20JN], S8212, S8256 [21JN]

———national energy policy (S. 1419), S8110 [20JN]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3093), S12805 [4OC]

Taxation: provide relief for small businesses (H.R. 976), S10457 [31JY], S10829 [2AU]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1429, Improving Head Start Act, S7998 [19JN]

———H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act, S9597 [19JY]

Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission, S2219 [17FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (see S. Con. Res. 51), S13078 [18OC]

Air Force: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 47), S11655 [18SE]

Alaska: anniversary of statehood (see S. Res. 49), S1327 [30JA]

———grant rights-of-way for electric transmission lines over certain Native allotments (see S. 205), S233 [8JA]

———tribute to Army National Guard 3d Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment (see S. Con. Res. 64), S16006 [19DE]

Armed Forces: ensure dignity in care for members recovering from injuries (see S. 713), S2355 [28FE]

———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 S. 2400), S15139 [11DE]

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): anniversary of dialogue and relationship with the U.S. (see S. Res. 110), S3200 [15MR]

Aung San Suu Kyi: commend democracy efforts and call for release by Burmese Government (see S. Res. 250), S8302 [22JN]

Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 682), S3751 [26MR]

Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 254), S3517 [21MR]

Burma: impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council, prohibit importation of gems and hardwoods, and support democracy efforts and promote efforts to restore civilian democratic rule (see S. 2257), S13686 [1NO]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 16), S7730 [14JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: require the Architect of the Capitol to permit the acknowledgment of God on flag certificates (see S. 2198), S13153 [19OC]

Child Protection and Safety Act: modify a deadline relative to a certain election by Indian tribes (see S. 1819), S9612 [19JY]

Children and youth: 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 S. 771), S2693 [6MR]

Civil Air Patrol: anniversary (see S. Res. 132), S4047 [28MR]

Coal: provide an alternate sulfur dioxide removal measurement for certain coal gasification project goals (see S. 645), S2023 [15FE]

Coastal zones: develop observation system for coasts, oceans, and Great Lakes, improve warnings of natural hazards, enhance homeland security, support maritime operations, and improve management of coastal and marine resources (see S. 950), S3516 [21MR]

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent: establish (see S. 381), S1057 [24JA]

Communications Act: update and reinvigorate universal service (see S. 101), S828 [22JA]

Conservation of energy: promote efficient use of oil, natural gas, and electricity, reduce oil consumption, and heighten energy efficiency standards for consumer products and industrial equipment (see S. 1115), S4478 [16AP]

Corzine, Jon S.: extend best wishes and express hope for his speedy and complete recovery from auto accident (see S. Res. 157), S4676 [18AP]

Courts: appoint additional Federal circuit judges and divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see S. 525), S1781 [8FE]

———limit the duration of Federal consent decrees to which State and local governments are a party (see S. 2289), S14489 [15NO]

Crime: protect children from online predators, enhance efforts to eliminate child pornography, and help parents protect children from inappropriate material (see S. 1965), S12288 [27SE]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 474), S3608 [22MR]

Denali Commission: reauthorize (see S. 1368), S6016 [11MY]

Dept. of Commerce: adapt lessons of foreign aid to underdeveloped economies to provision of Federal economic development assistance to remote Native American communities (see S. 2232), S13437 [25OC]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction and family housing projects (see S. 113), S39 [4JA]

Dept. of Energy: conduct feasibility study relative to construction and operation of pipelines and carbon dioxide sequestration facilities (see S. 2144), S12774 [4OC]

———develop efficiency standards for general service lamps to assist in reducing costs to consumers, business concerns, government entities, and other users and require future lamps to meet those standards (see S. 1526), S6846 [24MY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize an Indian youth telemental health demonstration project (see S. 322), S671 [17JA]

———authorize appropriations for the health centers program (see S. 901), S3199 [15MR]

———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see S. 634), S2599 [5MR]

———reauthorize and extend the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome prevention and services program (see S. 2141), S12774 [4OC]

Dept. of Justice: authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (see S. 231), S3517 [21MR]

———establish a grant program to facilitate the creation of methamphetamine precursor electronic logbook systems (see S. 1276), S14848 [6DE]

Dept. of the Interior: make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to certain veterans (see S. 617), S15063 [10DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a program to provide readjustment and mental health services to veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (see S. 38), S7887 [19JN]

Diseases: eliminate tuberculosis (see S. 1551), S14399 [14NO]

———establish an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis registry (see S. 1382), S7179 [6JN]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 597), S1958 [14FE]

———provide for arthritis research and public health (see S. 626), S7178 [6JN]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1001), S3835 [27MR]

Eagleton, Thomas F.: tribute (see S. Res. 97), S2694 [6MR]

Ecology and environment: reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy (see S. 1766), S9019 [11JY]

Economy: invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy (see S. 761), S2598 [5MR]

Education: establish requirements for lenders and institutions of higher education in order to protect students and other borrowers receiving educational loans (see S. 1262), S5497 [2MY]

———improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see S. 727), S12532 [3OC]

———improve graduation rates by making grants to improve adolescent literacy (see S. 958), S4479 [16AP]

———improve information and repayment options for student loan borrowers (see S. 1400), S6126 [15MY]

FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see S. 65), S1781 [8FE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (see S. 2059), S16006 [19DE]

FBI: place reasonable limitations on the use of national security letters (see S. 2088), S12054 [25SE]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see S. 625), S2023 [15FE]

Federal employees: provide for 8 weeks of paid leave for Federal employees giving birth (see S. 80), S283 [9JA]

Fish and fishing: encourage elimination of harmful fishing subsidies that contribute to overcapacity in commercial fishing fleets worldwide and lead to overfishing of global fish stocks (see S. Res. 208), S6266 [17MY]

———initiate international discussions and take necessary steps with other countries to negotiate an agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean (see S.J. Res. 17), S10902 [3AU]

Food stamps: permit participating households to use food stamp benefits to purchase nutritional supplements providing vitamins or minerals (see S. 770), S4380 [11AP]

Ford, Gerald R.: tribute (see S. Res. 19), S41 [4JA]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 95), S2694 [6MR]

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 S. 310), S670 [17JA]

Hazardous substances: enhance management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, protect public health and safety, and ensure territorial integrity and security of Yucca Mountain repository (see S. 37), S6549 [23MY]

———prohibit sale, distribution, or transfer of mercury, and prohibit the export of mercury (see S. 906), S3199 [15MR]

Health: prohibit discrimination by group health plans and employers based on genetic information (see S. 358), S827 [22JA]

———provide programs for stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation (see S. 999), S7178 [6JN]

Health care facilities: increase Federal support for community health centers and the National Health Service Corps to ensure health care access for persons living in medically-underserved areas (see S. 941), S3352 [20MR]

History: anniversary of the 1882 Treaty of Peace, Amity, Commerce and Navigation between the Kingdom and Chosun (Korea) and the U.S. (see S. Res. 279), S9832 [24JY]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (see S. 1200), S4917 [24AP]

Indonesia: recognize and support democracy, civil liberties, and human rights efforts (see S. Res. 252), S10425 [31JY]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see S. 311), S13078 [18OC]

Iran: strengthen economic sanctions on Iran and other countries supporting the development of a nuclear program (see S. 970), S7639 [13JN]

Iraq: establish a diplomatic offensive to help broker national reconciliation efforts and lay the foundation for the eventual redeployment of U.S. combat forces (see S. 2130), S12532 [3OC]

Israel: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 175), S5184 [26AP]

Johnson, Claudia Taylor (Lady Bird): tribute (see S. Res. 271), S9211 [13JY]

Johnson, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 306), S11116 [5SE]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see S. 1692), S8356 [25JN]

Law enforcement: improve efforts to reduce gang activity and violent crime (see S. 456), S8062 [20JN]

Lawyers and attorneys: establish a domestic violence volunteer attorney network to represent domestic violence victims (see S. 1515), S15912 [18DE]

Lesotho: commend enactment of law improving the status of married women and encourage efforts toward gender equity (see S. Res. 103), S2969 [9MR]

Lott, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S15911 [18DE]

Marshall Islands: provide supplemental ex gratia compensation for impacts of the U.S. nuclear testing program (see S. 1756), S8943 [10JY]

Mental health: provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services (see S. 558), S1848 [12FE]

Merchant marine industry: provide a monthly monetary benefit to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see S. 961), S7888 [19JN]

Millender-McDonald, Juanita: tribute (see S. Res. 165), S4841 [23AP]

Mongolia: expand trade opportunities by initiating negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (see S. Res. 417), S16006 [19DE]

Motor vehicles: assure compliance with basic standards for all-terrain vehicles (see S. 1815), S10314 [30JY]

———increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards (see S. 183), S579 [16JA]

National AmeriCorps Week: observance (see S. Res. 197), S6055 [14MY]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 351), S13078 [18OC]

National Clean Beaches Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 243), S8061 [20JN]

National Commission on Children and Disasters: establish (see S. 1970), S12381 [1OC]

National First Responder Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 215), S7889 [19JN]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 240), S357 [10JA]

National Geothermal Initiative: establish (see S. 1543), S7179 [6JN]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 579), S1958 [14FE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 61), S1411 [31JA]

National Methamphetamine Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 366), S13768 [5NO]

National Resource Center on Children and Disasters: establish (see S. 1970), S12381 [1OC]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 100), S2796 [7MR]

National Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 244), S8061 [20JN]

National Student Loan Data System: improve (see S. 1401), S6126 [15MY]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 388), S14786 [5DE]

National Women's History Museum: provide a site within the District of Columbia (see S. 1841), S9658 [20JY]

National Youth Court Month: designate (see S. Res. 296), S10788 [2AU]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 2062), S11654 [18SE]

Northern Mariana Islands: modify covenant relative to immigration laws (see S. 1634), S7792 [15JN]

Power resources: move toward energy independence through a coordinated development of renewable energy sources, including wave, solar, wind, geothermal, and biofuels production (see S. 1020), S4047 [28MR]

———promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities (see S. 154, 155), S40 [4JA]

———promote development and use of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies (see S. 1511), S6845 [24MY]

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 S. 1376), S14620 [16NO]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see S. 2123), S13581 [30OC]

Pulaski, Casimir: confer honorary citizenship (see S.J. Res. 5), S2598 [5MR]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 380), S1189 [25JA] (see S. 779), S2797 [7MR]

Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 223), S282 [9JA]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 206), S671 [17JA]

———require Congress to approve a totalization agreement before the agreement, giving foreign workers Social Security benefits, can go into effect (see S. 43), S234 [8JA]

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 773), S7888 [19JN]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 881), S5498 [2MY]

———increase limitation on the issuance of qualified veterans' mortgage bonds for Alaska, Oregon, and Wisconsin and modify the definition of qualified veteran (see S. 2277), S15771 [17DE]

———provide a credit for renovation and construction of manufacturing facilities for incandescent lamps (see S. 1527), S6846 [24MY]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 638), S10605 [1AU]

———provide credits for the installation of wind energy property, including by rural homeowners, farmers, ranchers, and small businesses (see S. 673), S3751 [26MR]

———repeal sunset on reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates (see S. 502), S12141 [26SE]

Thomas, Craig: tribute (see S. Res. 220), S7070 [5JN]

U.S.-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program: establish (see S. 377), S2796 [7MR]

Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (see S. 609), S7071 [5JN]

University of Hawaii: establish the Henry Kuualoha Giugni Kupuna Memorial Archives (see S. 259), S445 [11JA]

Veterans: improve health care for veterans who live in rural areas (see S. 1146), S7888 [19JN]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 117), S3608 [22MR] (see S. Res. 122), S3706 [23MR]

Virginia Tech University: express condolences to victims and the university community impacted by campus shootings (see S. Res. 149), S4478 [16AP]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see S. 573), S1902 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Alaska: improve sanitation in rural and native villages (see S. 199), S233 [8JA]

———include certain non-Federal land in the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and the Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge (see S. 1680), S8231 [21JN]

———provide competitive status to certain Federal employees (see S. 1433), S6399 [21MY]

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for the recognition of certain Native communities and the settlement of certain claims (see S. 1746), S8741 [29JN]

Aquaculture: prohibit issuance of permits for marine aquaculture facilities until requirements for such permits are enacted into law (see S. 533), S1781 [8FE]

Arctic Research and Policy Act: improve (see S. 42), S37 [4JA]

Armed Forces: recognize families of members for their contributions and sacrifices (see S. Res. 378), S14398 [14NO]

Coffman Cove, AK: convey certain Forest Service lands (see S. 202), S233 [8JA]

Denali National Park: authorize land exchange (see S. 1808), S9469 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on groundwater resources in Alaska (see S. 200), S233 [8JA]

GSA: convey a parcel of real property to the Alaska Railroad Corp., in exchange for replacement property and other consideration (see S. 1552), S7070 [5JN]

Health care professionals: increase number of primary care physicians and medical residents serving health professional shortage areas (see S. 896), S3199 [15MR]

Mongolia: anniversary of relations with U.S. (see S. Res. 352), S13078 [18OC]

National and Global Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 158), S4676 [18AP]

National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 285), S10424 [31JY]

National Internet Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 205), S6193 [16MY]

Native Americans: provide equitable treatment for the people of the village corporation established for the Native Village of Saxman, AK (see S. 203), S233 [8JA]

No Child Left Behind Act: amend relative to highly qualified teachers, growth models, adequate yearly progress, Native American language programs, and parental involvement (see S. 1236), S5183 [26AP]

Office of the Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects: expedite staffing, provide readily available funding, and clarify legal processes surrounding pipeline projects (see S. 1089), S4379 [11AP]

Power resources: provide incentives for renewable energy production, increase fuel economy standards for automobiles, and provide tax incentives for renewable energy production (see S. 298), S578 [16JA]

Red Ribbon Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 348), S12936 [16OC]

Taxation: allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food (see S. 1132), S4600 [17AP]

———provide a credit to rural primary health providers (see S. 290), S509 [12JA]

———treatment of income received in connection with litigation concerning the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill (see S. 552), S1848 [12FE]

University of Alaska Fairbanks: tribute to rifle team (see S. Res. 109), S3199 [15MR]

YWCA: clarify age discrimination rules applicable to pension plan maintained by the YWCA Retirement Fund (see S. 1206), S5085 [25AP]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), S9239 [16JY], S12122, S12123 [26SE], S12270 [27SE]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations (S. 2340), motion to proceed, S14445 [15NO], S14590 [16NO]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 1495), S6167 [16MY]

E-mails

Tribute to Craig Thomas: Lily George, S7033 [5JN]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), S15627 [14DE]

Alaska: anniversary of the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline, S7874, S7875 [19JN]

———improve sanitation in rural and native villages (S. 199), S239 [8JA]

———include certain non-Federal land in the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and the Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge (S. 1680), S8239 [21JN]

———provide competitive status to certain Federal employees (S. 1433), S6401 [21MY]

———tribute to troops returning from Iraq, S15973 [19DE]

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for the recognition of certain Native communities and the settlement of certain claims (S. 1746), S8742 [29JN]

Anchorage, AK: tribute to West Anchorage High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S6189 [16MY]

Aquaculture: prohibit issuance of permits for marine aquaculture facilities until requirements for such permits are enacted into law (S. 533), S1787 [8FE]

Armed Forces: specify minimum time periods between deployment of units and members of the military to Iraq and Afghanistan, S11947-S11950 [21SE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2669), S9454 [17JY], S9544 [19JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2007-2012 (S. Con. Res. 21), S3598 [22MR]

Capitol Pages: tribute, S15973 [19DE]

Colleges and universities: make college more affordable by lowering interest rates and increasing financial aid opportunities through reductions in student loan industry subsidies (H.R. 2669), S9454 [17JY], S9544 [19JY]

Courts: appoint additional Federal circuit judges and divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (S. 525), S1782 [8FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), S11947-S11950 [21SE]

Dept. of Education: College Access Partnership Grant Program funding, S9454 [17JY], S9544 [19JY]

Dept. of HHS: National Health Service Corps funding, S13235 [23OC]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on groundwater resources in Alaska (S. 200), S239 [8JA]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3043), S13235 [23OC]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: reauthorize and amend prescription drug user fee provisions (S. 1082), S5760 [9MY]

GSA: convey a parcel of real property to the Alaska Railroad Corp., in exchange for replacement property and other consideration (S. 1552), S7076 [5JN]

Health care professionals: increase number of primary care physicians and medical residents serving health professional shortage areas (S. 896), S3204-S3206 [15MR]

———provide practitioners in rural areas with training or certification to prescribe a specific drug, S5760 [9MY]

Higher Education Act: extend programs (S. 1642), S9732 [23JY]

———simplify and improve the process of applying for student assistance, S9454 [17JY]

Medicare: modify physician reimbursement policies to ensure a future physician workforce, S15974 [19DE]

Mongolia: anniversary of relations with U.S. (S. Res. 352), S13100 [18OC]

National and Global Youth Service Day: commend activities in Alaska, S4718 [18AP]

———designate (S. Res. 158), S4718 [18AP]

National Geothermal Initiative: establish, S7718 [14JN]

National Internet Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 205), S6213 [16MY]

No Child Left Behind Act: amend relative to highly qualified teachers, growth models, adequate yearly progress, Native American language programs, and parental involvement (S. 1236), S5215 [26AP]

Office of the Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects: expedite staffing, provide readily available funding, and clarify legal processes surrounding pipeline projects (S. 1089), S4382 [11AP]

Police Week: observance, S6047 [14MY], S6401 [21MY]

Power resources: invest in renewable and alternative energy resources, promote new technologies, improve efficiency, and create a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve (H.R. 6), S7616 [13JN], S7718 [14JN]

———provide incentives for renewable energy production, increase fuel economy standards for automobiles, and provide tax incentives for renewable energy production (S. 298), S596-S598 [16JA]

———provide incentives for renewable energy production in the areas of geothermal power, ocean engergy, and small hydroelectric development, S3598 [22MR]

Public utilities: establish a Federal clean energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, S7616 [13JN]

———establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, S7616 [13JN]

Red Ribbon Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 348), S12943 [16OC]

Taxation: allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food (S. 1132), S4612 [17AP]

———provide a credit to rural primary health providers (S. 290), S517 [12JA], S1939-S1941 [14FE]

———provide relief for small businesses (H.R. 976), House amendments, S12332 [28SE]

———treatment of income received in connection with litigation concerning the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill, S15627 [14DE]

———treatment of income received in connection with litigation concerning the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill (S. 552), S1855 [12FE]

University of Alaska Fairbanks: tribute to rifle team (S. Res. 109), S3229 [15MR]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (S. 573), S1915 [13FE]

YWCA: clarify age discrimination rules applicable to pension plan maintained by the YWCA Retirement Fund (S. 1206), S5091 [25AP]

Texts of

S. 199, improve sanitation in Alaskan rural and native villages, S238 [8JA]

S. 298, Renewable Energy, Fuel Reduction, and Economic Stabilization and Enhancement (REFRESH) Act, S598 [16JA]

S. 533, Natural Stock Conservation Act, S1787 [8FE]

S. 552, Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Tax Treatment Act, S1855 [12FE]

S. 1132, allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food, S4612 [17AP]

S. 1206, YWCA Pension Clarification Act, S5092 [25AP]

S. 1236, School Accountability Improvements Act, S5216-S5218 [26AP]

S. 1433, Public Land Career Opportunity Act, S6402 [21MY]

S. 1552, GSA conveyance of a parcel of real property to the Alaska Railroad Corp., in exchange for replacement property and other consideration, S7077 [5JN]

S. 1680, Izembek and Alaska Peninsula Refuge and Wilderness Enhancement Act, S8240 [21JN]

S. 1746, Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act, S8742 [29JN]

Tributes

Henehan, Aaron A., S15905 [18DE]

Holtan, Howard, S12861 [15OC]

Lott, Senator, S15814 [18DE]

Lott, Trent, S15974 [19DE]

Mackey, Lance, S4916 [24AP]

Murray, Donna Pagano, S11574 [17SE]

Newbill, Lee, S6401 [21MY]

O'Hara, Thomas P., S6401 [21MY]

Pfalmer, William G., Jr., S6047 [14MY]

Stevens, Senator, S4411 [12AP]

Thomas, Craig, S7033 [5JN]

Woolf, William, S1186 [25JA]