SKELTON, IKE (a Representative from Missouri)
Amendments
Armed Forces: improve management of medical care, personnel actions, and quality of life issues for members receiving medical care in an outpatient status (H.R. 1538), H3225 [28MR]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), H4968 [14MY], H5281 [16MY]
Appointments
Committee To Escort French President Nicolas Sarkozy Into the House Chamber, H13210 [7NO]
Conferee: H.R. 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act, H7878 [17JY]
———H.R. 1585, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H14182 [5DE]
———H.R. 2082, intelligence services appropriations, H14132 [4DE]
Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees, H7762 [12JY]
Jo Ann Davis funeral attendees, H11493 [12OC]
Articles and editorials
Army Stretched Beyond Limits, Thomas M. Ruyle, Sedalia (MO) Democrat, E910
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: condemn terrorist bombing and express condolences to the people of Afghanistan and the members of Wolesi Jirga (see H. Res. 811), H13523 [9NO]
Air Force: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 207), H10319 [7SE]
American Battlefield Protection Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2933), H10940 [26SE]
Armed Forces: 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]
———increase basic pay (see H. Con. Res. 162), H6112 [6JN]
———increase military forces in Afghanistan and responsibly redeploy forces from Iraq (see H. Res. 911), H16949 [19DE]
———mint coins in commemoration of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center (see H.R. 3229), H11777 [18OC]
———prohibit the unauthorized use of names and images of members (see H.R. 269), H121 [5JA]
———specify minimum time periods between deployment of units and members of the military to Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 3159), H8618 [25JY]
———tribute to 1st Battalion, 133d Infantry of the Iowa National Guard (see H. Res. 568), H8617 [25JY]
———tribute to soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and civilians that comprise the special operations forces community (see H. Res. 305), H3475 [17AP]
Army Reserve: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 70), H15468 [13DE]
Aung San Suu Kyi: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4286), H14249 [5DE]
Aviation: improve air carrier passenger services (see H.R. 1303), H2120 [1MR]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 230), H11848 [22OC]
CERCLA: provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (see H.R. 1398), H2339 [8MR]
Children and youth: establish a grant program to provide vision care (see H.R. 507), H4753 [9MY]
Civil rights: authorize a Library of Congress/National Museum of African American History and Culture project to collect video and audio recordings of testimonials of civil rights movement participants (see H.R. 998), H1897 [16FE]
———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1338), H2241 [6MR]
Clean Air Act: promote and assure quality of biodiesel fuel (see H.R. 3781), H11935 [23OC]
Coins: allow exception from $1 coin dispensing capability requirement for certain vending machines (see H.R. 3703), H13296 [7NO]
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]
Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1767), H4176 [25AP]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1063), H1969 [27FE]
———provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes (see H.R. 1592), H2743 [20MR]
DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1154), H10320 [7SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit closure or relocation of county or local Farm Service Agency office pending completion of the next omnibus agriculture law (see H.R. 1649), H3562 [18AP]
———reauthorize the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program (see H.R. 1616), H2820 [21MR]
Dept. of Defense: tribute to U.S. Transportation Command (see H. Res. 640), H10319 [7SE]
Dept. of Education: establish a partnership with National Park Service to provide educational opportunities for students and teachers (see H.R. 3463), H10320 [7SE]
Dept. of HHS: count fellowship training in geriatric medicine or psychiatry as obligated service under the National Health Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 2502), H5923 [24MY]
Dept. of Justice: establish an Unsolved Crimes Section in the Civil Rights Division (see H.R. 923), H2821 [21MR]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct special resources study of the ``Ox-Bow Route'' of the Butterfield Overland Trail (see H.R. 1266), H2118 [1MR]
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), H4051 [24AP]
Diamond-Blackfan Anemia: expand and intensify research (see H. Res. 524), H10902 [25SE]
Discrimination: condemn existence of racially restrictive covenants in housing documents and urge States to adopt legislation similar to that which was enacted in California to address the issue (see H. Res. 118), H1669 [14FE]
Diseases: establish an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis registry (see H.R. 2295), H5293 [16MY]
———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1064), H3185 [27MR]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 1399), H2744 [20MR]
———treat residents as Maryland or Virginia residents for purposes of obtaining hunting licenses (see H.R. 3213), H9657 [2AU]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 471), H4176 [25AP]
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 (see H. Res. 406), H5053 [15MY]
———reduce student loan interest rates (see H.R. 5), H512 [12JA]
Employment: increase family and medical leave for family members of servicemembers with combat-related injuries (see H.R. 3481), H10320 [7SE]
FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see H.R. 1125), H7070 [25JN]
Families and domestic relations: 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]
FBI: establish an Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Investigative Office in the Civil Rights Unit (see H.R. 923), H2821 [21MR]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 861), H2121 [1MR]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 12), H3185 [27MR]
Floyd Spence National Cemetery, Fort Jackson, SC: designate (see H.R. 4171), H13859 [13NO]
Ford, Gerald R.: tribute (see H. Res. 15), H344 [10JA]
France: congratulate Nicolas Sarkozy on election as President (see H. Res. 379), H5623 [22MY]
Fulton, MO: authorize reference to the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library as the National Churchill Museum (see H.R. 1242), H2303 [7MR]
———recognize the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library as ``America's National Churchill Museum'' and commend efforts to recognize the historic legacy of Sir Winston Churchill (see H. Res. 556), H11395 [9OC]
Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 136), H1669 [14FE]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 605), H10370 [14SE]
Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations (see H.R. 1595), H3375 [30MR]
Harriett F. Woods Post Office Building, University City, MO: designate (see H.R. 1617), H3778 [23AP]
Hazardous substances: reduce health risk posed by asbestos-containing products (see H.R. 3339), H9655 [2AU]
Health: improve Federal nutrition programs (see H.R. 1344), H3477 [17AP]
———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), H3185 [27MR]
———provide for embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 3), H110 [5JA]
History: mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ``Star Spangled Banner'' and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 2894), H13860 [13NO]
Hunt, Lamar: tribute (see H. Res. 53), H1055 [30JA]
Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 758), H11491 [10OC]
Iran: enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic sanctions (see H.R. 1400), H3279 [28MR]
Jamestown, VA: anniversary of settlement (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3696 [19AP]
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]
Kansas City Animal Health Corridor: recognize region (see H. Res. 829), H14083 [15NO]
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]
Lane Evans Post Office Building, Rock Island, IL: designate (see H.R. 521), H988 [29JA]
Lea, Tom: tribute (see H. Res. 519), H7202 [26JN]
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend (see H.R. 3616), H10695 [20SE]
Meals on Wheels Association of America: tribute (see H. Res. 259), H4205 [26AP]
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), H8396 [24JY]
Medicare: extend compliance threshold used to determine eligibility of hospitals for designation as an inpatient rehabilitation facility (see H.R. 1459), H13860 [13NO]
———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4), H110 [5JA]
———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), H3364 [29MR]
Mental health: provide for research on, and services for, individuals with postpartum depression and psychosis (see H.R. 20), H3695 [19AP]
———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]
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), H11935 [23OC]
Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 2), H109 [5JA]
Motor vehicles: limit fees imposed in connection with background checks for the issuance of licenses to operate a motor vehicle transporting a hazardous material (see H.R. 1079), H1788 [15FE]
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (see H.R. 1), H109 [5JA]
National Foster Parents Day: support (see H. Res. 179), H2745 [20MR]
National Homeownership Month: observance (see H. Res. 477), H6957 [21JN]
National Hunting and Fishing Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 634), H10435 [17SE]
National Organ and Tissue Donor Registry Resource Center: establish and authorize grants for State registries (see H.R. 3635), H12021 [24OC]
National security: require quadrennial national security reviews (see H.R. 3198), H8742 [26JY]
National Veterans History Project Week: designate (see H. Res. 770), H12156 [29OC]
Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 65), H343 [10JA]
———require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H15738 [17DE]
Postal Service: discontinue practice of contracting out mail delivery services (see H. Res. 282), H4177 [25AP]
Power resources: invest in renewable and alternative energy resources, promote new technologies, improve efficiency, and create a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve (see H.R. 6), H513 [12JA]
———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]
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), H8187 [19JY]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 980), H2571 [14MR]
Puerto Rico: 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]
Richards, Ann: tribute (see H. Res. 42), H1669 [14FE]
Robstown, TX: anniversary (see H. Res. 785), H12385 [31OC]
Social Security: extend moratorium on implementation of a rule on Federal-State financial partnership under Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program and finalization of graduate medical education rule (see H.R. 3533), H13861 [13NO]
Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 2750), H6661 [18JN]
Special Envoy for Middle East Peace: appoint (see H. Res. 143), H7852 [16JY]
SSI: eliminate the unfair and disadvantageous treatment of cash military compensation other than basic pay (see H.R. 337), H11548 [15OC]
Taxation: allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1419), H4487 [3MY]
———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1419), H4915 [10MY]
———disallow the tax credit for renewable diesel in the case of fuel coproduced with petroleum, natural gas, or coal feedstocks (see H.R. 2361), H8821 [27JY]
———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 2470), H15414 [12DE]
———expand the incentives for the rehabilitation of older buildings including owner-occupied residences (see H.R. 610), H834 [22JA]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 643), H1969 [27FE]
———provide credit to certain agriculture-related businesses for cost of protecting certain chemicals (see H.R. 1814), H3359 [29MR]
———provide relief for small businesses (see H.R. 976), H1669 [14FE]
———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1610), H4914 [10MY]
Terrorism: compensate relatives of U.S. citizens killed as a result of the bombings of U.S. embassies in East Africa (see H.R. 2828), H8821 [27JY]
Transportation: provide certain exemptions to drivers of intrastate commercial motor vehicles engaged in agricultural purposes (see H.R. 3098), H9657 [2AU]
Turkey: observance of Republic Day (see H. Res. 769), H12104 [25OC]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial: anniversary of construction and dedication (see H. Res. 326), H3724 [20AP]
Wallace S. Hartsfield Post Office Building, Kansas City, MO: designate (see H.R. 3572), H10510 [18SE]
Water pollution: reduce water pollution from recreational vessels (see H.R. 2550), H11777 [18OC]
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (see H. Res. 189), H4488 [3MY]
World War II: honor the service and sacrifice of glider pilots (see H. Con. Res. 42), H2401 [9MR] (see H. Con. Res. 93), H2620 [15MR]
———tribute to 303d Bombardment Group (Heavy) (see H. Res. 604), H10363 [10SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: 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), H2619 [15MR]
———oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 63), H1471 [12FE]
Committee on Armed Services (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 174), H1895 [16FE]
Courts: restore right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror (see H.R. 2826), H7010 [22JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (see H.R. 1585), H2742 [20MR]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 269), H15413 [12DE]
———corrections in enrollment of military construction appropriations legislation that omitted two Army construction and land acquisition projects (see H.R. 712), H986 [29JA]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site in Lamar, MO (see H.R. 3265), H9275 [31JY]
Iraq: require the Dept. of Defense to commence reduction of the number of U.S. forces to a limited presence by a certain date (see H.R. 2956), H7489 [10JY]
Lafayette: tribute (see H. Res. 171), H1790 [15FE]
National Medal of Honor Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 47), H1054 [30JA]
Steve W. Allee Carrier Annex, Lebanon, MO: designate (see H.R. 4166), H13859 [13NO]
Conference reports
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 1585), H14495-H15204 [6DE]
Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 2082), H14462-H14490 [6DE]
Letters
Prohibit Dept. of Defense sale of parts for F-14 fighter aircraft: by, Committee on Armed Services (House), H6203 [11JN]
Responsible Redeployment From Iraq Act: Lee H. Hamilton, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, H7706 [12JY]
Motions
Iraq: require the Dept. of Defense to commence reduction of the number of U.S. forces to a limited presence by a certain date (H.R. 2956), H7718 [12JY]
Remarks
Afghanistan Freedom Support Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2446), H6050 [6JN]
Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), H8698
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 20), H1110
———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H16910
———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 1591), H2969 [23MR]
———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 1591), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 332), H4123 [25AP]
———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 1591), veto, H4322 [2MY]
———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 2206), H4856 [10MY]
Armed Forces: clarify qualifications of military officers who supervise medical care case managers and create tracking system for reports to medical authorities on symptoms of post-traumatic stress syndrome, H3225 [28MR]
———clarify that medical care includes mental health care, H3226 [28MR]
———ensure adequate strengths, E910
———ensure medical care case managers and servicemember advocates have all necessary resources for their duties and conduct outreach to create awareness of available medical services, H3233 [28MR]
———ensure provision of the necessary resources to carry out their mission in Iraq, H9577 [2AU]
———ensure that toll-free hot line for reporting deficiencies at medical-related support facilities offer confidentiality to the caller, H3227 [28MR]
———improve management of medical care, personnel actions, and quality of life issues for members receiving medical care in an outpatient status (H.R. 1538), H3206, H3207, H3208, H3209, H3211, H3215, H3224, H3225, H3226, H3227, H3228, H3233 [28MR]
———oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (H. Con. Res. 63), H1494, H1500, H1502, H1529, H1532 [13FE], H1601 [14FE], H1799, H1801, H1802, H1837 [16FE]
———provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad, H5244 [16MY]
———specify minimum time periods between deployment of units and members of the military to Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3159), H9565, H9566 [2AU]
———specify minimum time periods between deployment of units and members of the military to Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3159), motion to recommit, H9577 [2AU]
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (fraternal organization): tribute, E723
Boren, Representative and Andrea: tribute to birth of child, H11413 [10OC]
Brown, Wanda A.: Missouri Press Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1735
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2007-2012 (H. Con. Res. 99), H3243 [28MR]
Contracts: reform acquisition practices of the Federal Government (H.R. 1362), H2587, H2588, H2589 [15MR]
Crime: prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (H.R. 400), H11361 [9OC]
Davis, Jo Ann: tribute (H. Res. 717), H11365 [9OC]
Dept. of Defense: Army Future Combat Systems Program funding, H5137 [16MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), H5127, H5133, H5136, H5137, H5146, H5243, H5244, H5246, H5248, H5249, H5250, H5255, H5266, H5267, H5269, H5273, H5275, H5276, H5280, H5281, H5282 [16MY], H5353 [17MY], H14163 [5DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), conference report, H15341, H15345, H15346, H15349 [12DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 860), H15324 [12DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), corrections in engrossment, H5355 [17MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 269), H15353 [12DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), motion to instruct conferees, H14164, H14165, H14168 [5DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), motion to recommit, H5352 [17MY]
———expand national missile defense system integration with Israel, H5352 [17MY]
———impact of restricted TRICARE formulary on the ability of veterans to get necessary drugs, H5248 [16MY]
———increase use of renewable energy to meet a higher percentage of electricity needs, H5281 [16MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations, H16910
———making emergency supplemental appropriations (H.R. 4156), H13937 [14NO]
———national missile defense system funding, H5267, H5269 [16MY]
———permit the U.S. to enter into a temporary military base agreement with Iraq, H5273 [16MY]
———require report on plans to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H5275 [16MY]
———require videotaping of strategic interrogations of detainees by military personnel, intelligence operatives, or contractors and allow access to detainees by certain groups, H5276 [16MY]
———submit report to Congress on the feasibility of a soldier patient tracking system to improve the medical holdover process, H3233 [28MR]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2764), H6848, H6923 [21JN]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2764), Senate amendment, H16910
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site in Lamar, MO (H.R. 3265), H14094
———conduct special resources studies of certain lands and structures to determine the appropriate means for preservation, use, and management of associated resources (H.R. 3998), H14094
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: eliminate the deductible and change the method of determining the mileage reimbursement rate for the beneficiary travel program, H3224 [28MR]
———impact of restricted formulary in VA health plan on the ability of veterans to get necessary drugs, H5248 [16MY]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 3773), consideration (H. Res. 824), H13974 [15NO]
Harriett F. Woods Post Office Building, University City, MO: designate (H.R. 1617), H4924
House of Representatives: moment of silence in tribute to William L. Hungate, H7189 [26JN]
Hunt, Lamar: tribute (H. Res. 53), H5492
Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H739 [18JA]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2082), H4882 [10MY]
Iran: prohibit funds authorized for Iraq and Afghanistan to be used for contingency operations in Iran, H5249, H5250 [16MY]
Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H739 [18JA]
———commit to strategy that will not leave a failed state and avoid passing legislation that will undermine the military's ability to prevent a failed state, H14164, H14165, H14168 [5DE]
———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces, H13937 [14NO]
———require clear accounting of combat efficiency of security forces, H4856 [10MY]
———require the Dept. of Defense to commence reduction of the number of U.S. forces to a limited presence by a certain date (H.R. 2956), H7674, H7675, H7686, H7705, H7709 [12JY]
———require the Dept. of Defense to commence reduction of the number of U.S. forces to a limited presence by a certain date (H.R. 2956), motion to recommit, H7717, H7718 [12JY]
———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), H11116, H11118, H11121 [2OC]
Kansas City, MO: anniversary of the Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District, E1101
Lafayette: tribute (H. Res. 171), H5539, H5541 [22MY], E401
Lane Evans Post Office Building, Rock Island, IL: designate (H.R. 521), H954
Lexington, MO: tribute, E965
Marine Corps: Wounded Warrior Regiment program funding, H3226 [28MR]
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (H.R. 1), H172, H174 [9JA]
———implement recommendations (H.R. 1), conference report, H8811
———implement recommendations (H.R. 1), motion to recommit, H220 [9JA]
National Guard: establish Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program to facilitate community reintegration of members returning from active duty, H5280 [16MY]
National Medal of Honor Day: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 47), H1900 [27FE]
National security: ensure while promoting foreign investment and job creation, reform examination process for such investments, and establish Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (H.R. 556), Senate amendment, H7456 [10JY]
———military readiness of U.S. forces, H1799 [16FE]
Oakdale, PA: allow Army Charles E. Kelly Support Facility commissary and exchange stores to remain open after facility closes, H5282 [16MY]
Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction: extend certain authorities, H6848 [21JN]
Parliamentary inquiry, H3211 [28MR], H5244 [16MY]
Point of order, H7717 [12JY]
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), Senate amendment, H14443
Proliferation Security Initiative: U.N. authorization, H220 [9JA]
Tornadoes: express condolences to victims in Greensburg, KS, and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting search and rescue operations (H. Res. 400), H5543 [22MY]
U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement: implementation (H.R. 3688), H13292
Veterans: health care funding, H3243 [28MR]
———improve treatment of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder, for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, H3228 [28MR]
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), veto, H12797
Welling, Bob and Rosalee: University of Central Missouri Distinguished Service Award recipients, E2628
Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation: funding, H6923 [21JN]
World War II: anniversary of Battle of Midway, E1324
Reports filed
Accountability in Contracting Act: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 1362) (H. Rept. 110-47), H2570 [14MR]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1585) (H. Rept. 110-477), H14492, H15206 [6DE]
———Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 1585) (H. Rept. 110-146), H4965 [14MY]
Ensuring Military Readiness Through Stability and Predictability Deployment Policy Act: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 3159) (H. Rept. 110-282), H9274 [31JY]
Require the President of the U.S. and Senior Diplomatic and Military Officials To Develop a Plan for the Redeployment of U.S. Forces: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 3087) (H. Rept. 110-283), H9274 [31JY]
Wounded Warrior Assistance Act: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 1538) (H. Rept. 110-68), H3016 [23MR]
Rules
Committee on Armed Services (House), H867-H870 [23JA]
Statements
Key West Agreement: Sam Rushie, Harry S Truman Library and Museum, H15342 [12DE]
Subpoena Notices
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, H10418 [17SE]
Tributes
Barnes, Frank, E210
Della Vecchia, Tracy, E1121
Doak, Richard and Virginia, E523
Downing, Wayne A., E1592
Fechtel, Bernie, E2625
Gay, Earl L., E1471
Gross, Frank D., E2082
Hinton, Butch, E2622
Hungate, William L., H7189 [26JN]
Jones, James L., E82
Kelly, John F., E1323
Kerr, Pat, E2304
Kiefner, Charles M., E399
Licklider, Sam, E2529
Lippert, Jake, E2094
Meehan, Representative, H7210 [27JN]
Orcutt, Vickie, E1732
Pace, Peter, E1954
Rich, Skip, E2025
Rigby, David J., E1473
Roggero, Bobbie, E2057
Schoomaker, Peter J., E965
Scrivner, James R., E46
Sharp, Brian P., E1325
Smith, John R., E881
Weldon, Betty J., E954
Williams, Leona Hutchison (Kay), E532
Woody, Robert, E105
Wright, Brenda, E233
Zobrist, Benedict K., E1135