SMITH, GORDON H. (a Senator from Oregon)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), S14088, S14089 [7NO], S14203, S14207, S14209, S14210 [8NO], S14309, S14325, S14345, S14347 [13NO], S14550, S14562 [15NO], S15051 [10DE]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 20), S1718 [7FE], S1871 [12FE]

———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, S3905, S3907, S3925, S3975, S3976 [27MR], S3988 [28MR], S4163 [29MR]

———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 2206), S6202 [16MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2669), S9588, S9629 [19JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2007-2012 (S. Con. Res. 21), S3399 [20MR], S3471, S3536, S3538, S3541, S3542 [21MR], S3635 [22MR], S3672, S3687, S3700, S3721 [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), S9629 [19JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), S8980, S9028, S9044 [11JY], S9169, S9172 [12JY], S9302, S9483, S9517 [17JY], S11606 [17SE], S11699, S11753, S11759, S11771 [19SE], S11855, S11869, S11878, S11901, S11904 [20SE], S11925 [21SE], S12036, S12071 [25SE], S12093 [26SE], S12267, S12268 [27SE], S12358 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3222), S12415, S12444 [2OC], S12511, S12539, S12557 [3OC]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2764), S15853 [18DE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3043), S12970, S13022 [17OC], S13102, S13104, S13105, S13111 [18OC], S13181, S13202 [22OC], S13216 [23OC]

Economy: invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy (S. 761), S4993 [24AP], S5117 [25AP]

Minimum wage: level (H.R. 2), S867 [22JA], S925, S939, S965 [23JA], S1021, S1022 [24JA], S1295 [29JA], S1356 [30JA]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (S. 4), S2522 [1MR], S2642 [5MR]

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), S7661 [13JN], S7792 [15JN], S8116 [20JN], S8246, S8247, S8250, S8252 [21JN]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3093), S12788, S12810 [4OC], S12843, S12876, S12880 [15OC], S12913, S12938 [16OC]

Taxation: provide relief for small businesses (H.R. 976), S10507, S10508, S10512 [31JY], S10656 [1AU], S10739 [2AU]

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), S6024 [11MY]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S2182 [16FE]

Committee To Escort French President Nicolas Sarkozy Into the House Chamber, H13210 [7NO]

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, S4788 [19AP]

NATO Parliamentary Assembly, S2433 [28FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see S. 1160), S4750 [19AP]

Amtrak: reauthorize (see S. 294), S2356 [28FE]

Animals: establish competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and expand workforce of veterinarians engaged in public health practice and biomedical research (see S. 746), S2695 [6MR]

Armed Forces: enhance national defense through empowerment of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and enhancement of National Guard Bureau functions (see S. 430), S1627 [6FE]

———oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 4), S1057 [24JA] (see S. Con. Res. 7), S1577 [5FE]

Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 682), S2231 [26FE]

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]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: provide equal coverage of mental health services under State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 1337), S5716 [8MY]

CERCLA: provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (see S. 807), S6550 [23MY]

Children and youth: expand early childhood home visitation programs that increase school readiness, child abuse and neglect prevention, and early identification of developmental and health delays (see S. 667), S4162 [29MR]

———improve health and well-being of maltreated infants and toddlers through the creation of a National Court Teams Resource Center (see S. 627), S2023 [15FE]

———revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (see S. 1514), S6845 [24MY]

Colombia: condemn hostage-taking of 3 U.S. citizens by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and demand their immediate and unconditional release (see S. Con. Res. 53), S15462 [13DE]

Conservation of energy: improve energy standards for home appliances (see S. 1101), S4437 [12AP]

Consortium on the Impact of Technology in Aging Health Services: establish (see S. 716), S2355 [28FE] (see S. 908), S3199 [15MR]

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: adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (see S. 1638), S13078 [18OC]

Credit cards: prohibit issuers from taking unfair advantage of college students and their parents (see S. 1925), S10605 [1AU]

Crime: modernize and expand reporting requirements relative to child pornography and expand cooperation in combating child pornography (see S. 519), S2165 [16FE]

———protect children from online predators, enhance efforts to eliminate child pornography, and help parents protect children from inappropriate material (see S. 1965), S14063 [7NO]

———provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 1105), S4437 [12AP]

Dams: authorize improvements for the security of dams and other facilities (see S. 1258), S5390 [1MY]

DEA: enhance ability to combat methamphetamine (see S. 2071), S14063 [7NO]

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

Dept. of Education: award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see S. 1895), S12937 [16OC]

———establish a Student Aid Reward Program to ensure that student loans are delivered as efficiently as possible (see S. 572), S1902 [13FE]

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), S4752 [19AP]

Dept. of HUD: authorize the Moving to Work Charter program to enable public housing agencies to improve the effectiveness of Federal housing assistance (see S. 788), S2795 [7MR]

Dept. of Justice: authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (see S. 231), S3517 [21MR] (see S. 231), S4676 [18AP]

———clarify that territories and Indian tribes are eligible to receive grants for confronting the use of methamphetamine (see S. 267), S445 [11JA]

Dept. of the Interior: reauthorize appropriations for Northwestern salmon run restoration programs (see S. 1522), S6845 [24MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop and implement a comprehensive program to reduce incidence of suicide among veterans (see S. 479), S1521 [1FE]

———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 935), S5087 [25AP]

Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see S. 1418), S6266 [17MY]

———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (see S. 2166), S15771 [17DE]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see S. 1183), S4841 [23AP]

Disasters: support efforts by local television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of natural disasters (see S. 1223), S5718 [8MY]

Diseases: establish an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis registry (see S. 1382), S11505 [12SE]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 597), S13685 [1NO]

———increase assistance to countries for the prevention, treatment, and control of tuberculosis (see S. 968), S3607 [22MR]

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]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see S. 561), S1902 [13FE]

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

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 S. Res. 242), S8061 [20JN]

———improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see S. 727), S2488 [1MR]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see S. 442), S1409 [31JA]

ERISA: require Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., to compute the actuarial value of monthly benefits in the form of a life annuity for certain retired airline pilots (see S. 1270), S15912 [18DE]

Esfandiari, Haleh: call for immediate and unconditional release by Iran (see S. Res. 214), S6846 [24MY]

Estonia: support sovereignty, condemn violence, vandalism, and attacks on embassies, and encourage dialogue with Russia to resolve crisis peacefully (see S. Res. 187), S5562 [3MY]

FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see S. 65), S15912 [18DE]

FCC: require issuance of a final order relative to usage of white spaces of the broadband spectrum (see S. 234), S509 [12JA]

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

Federal employees: provide benefits to domestic partners (see S. 2521), S16005 [19DE]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see S. 388), S1577 [5FE]

———modify State and Federal regulations to allow current and former law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across State lines (see S. 376), S7452 [11JN]

Food stamps: adjust for inflation the allowable amounts of financial resources of eligible households and exclude from countable financial resources certain retirement and education accounts (see S. 591), S2899 [8MR]

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

Foreign aid: provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see S. 1259), S5390 [1MY]

Forests: provide a tax exemption for forest conservation bonds (see S. 1952), S10787 [2AU]

Freedom of Information Act: strengthen (see S. 849), S9019 [11JY] (see S. 2488), S15651 [14DE]

Georgia, Republic of: expand trade opportunities by initiating negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (see S. Res. 33), S2231 [26FE]

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]

Health: facilitate development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS and other diseases (see S. 823), S3354 [20MR]

———provide for a workplace wellness education campaign and an evaluation of employer-based wellness programs (see S. 1754), S8794 [9JY]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (see S. 5), S36 [4JA] (see S. 997), S3835 [27MR]

———provide for regulation and oversight of laboratory tests (see S. 736), S2488 [1MR]

Health care professionals: increase the retention and professional development of nurses through enhanced distance learning opportunities, tuition assistance, and loan forgiveness programs (see S. 1604), S7638 [13JN]

Higher Education Act: provide additional support to students to decrease debt (see S. 359), S3353 [20MR]

Homeless: establish a grant program to provide supportive services in permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals (see S. 593), S7810 [18JN]

Hunger: encourage effective use of community resources to combat hunger and the root causes of hunger by creating opportunity through food recovery and job training (see S. 1575), S7332 [7JN]

———reduce (see S. 1172), S4750 [19AP]

Hyde, Henry J.: tribute (see S. Res. 402), S15234 [12DE] (see S. Res. 405), S15461 [13DE]

Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail: designate (see S. 268), S1411 [31JA]

Immigration: increase number of Iraqi and Afghani translators and interpreters who may be admitted to the U.S. as special immigrants (see S. 1104), S4437 [12AP]

Immigration and Nationality Act: remove provision that prohibits individuals with HIV from being admissible to the U.S. (see S. 2486), S15651 [14DE]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (see S. 1200), S13193 [22OC]

Insurance: require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see S. 1588), S8232 [21JN]

Investments: establish and provide for treatment of individual development accounts (see S. 871), S6055 [14MY]

———provide administrative ease and incentives for increased saving (see S. 1967), S10788 [2AU]

Iran: authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with certain investments in Iran's energy sector (see S. 1430), S9614 [19JY]

———call for immediate and unconditional release of British marines and sailors (see S. Res. 136), S4161 [29MR]

Iraq: assist certain Iraqis who have worked directly with, or are threatened by their association with, the U.S. (see S. 1651), S7887 [19JN]

———support federalism in Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 37), S7333 [7JN]

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

———recognition of Jerusalem as capital prior to recognition of a Palestinian state (see S.J. Res. 12), S5086 [25AP]

———support accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see S. Res. 188), S5562 [3MY]

Jews: recognize anniversaries of the Mass Movement for Soviet Jewish Freedom and the Freedom Sunday Rally for Soviet Jewry in Washington, DC (see S. Res. 367), S13989 [6NO]

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

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

Kosovo: support independence (see S. Res. 135), S4161 [29MR]

Law enforcement: provide for research on and standards for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratories (see S. 635), S2023 [15FE]

Lebanon: support free and fair Presidential elections without intimidation or foreign interference, security from terrorists, and democracy and reconstruction efforts (see S. Res. 353), S13078 [18OC]

LIHEAP: provide additional appropriations for home heating aid (see S. 2405), S14741 [4DE]

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

Maritime Administration: authorize certain activities (see S. 1778), S9135 [12JY]

Medicaid: ensure individuals eligible for medical assistance continue to have access to prescription drugs (see S. 1951), S10787 [2AU]

———improve requirements for items and services furnished in or through an educational program or setting to children, including children with developmental, physical, or mental health needs (see S. 578), S1902 [13FE]

Medicare: eliminate discriminatory copayment rates for outpatient psychiatric services (see S. 1715), S8610 [27JN]

———ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see S. 1678), S8231 [21JN]

———establish a prospective payment system for covered services provided by federally qualified health centers and expand such services to account for certain other expansions (see S. 2188), S12988 [17OC]

———expedite the application and eligibility process for low-income subsidies under the prescription drug program and revise eligibility standards for an income-related subsidy (see S. 1102), S4437 [12AP]

———improve access to pharmacies under part D (see S. 1954), S10787 [2AU]

———improve benefits for beneficiaries with kidney disease (see S. 691), S6550 [23MY]

———include costs incurred by certain agencies, health centers, or drug assistance programs toward the out-of-pocket threshold of the prescription drug program (see S. 1103), S4437 [12AP]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers (see S. 1605), S7638 [13JN]

———provide a moratorium on certain physician payment reductions for advanced diagnostic imaging services (see S. 1338), S5716 [8MY]

Mental health: integrate services with physical health services, improve access to underserved areas, and provide grants to recruit mental health professionals (see S. 2182), S12988 [17OC]

———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), S5087 [25AP]

Middle East: call for release of Israeli soldiers held captive by Hamas and Hezbollah (see S. Res. 92), S2695 [6MR]

———support the Israeli-Palestinian peace process (see S. Res. 321), S11751 [19SE]

Military Order of the Purple Heart: extend eligibility for associate membership to the spouse and siblings of Purple Heart recipients (see S. 743), S2488 [1MR]

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

Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards (see S. 767, 768), S2693 [6MR]

Mount Hood National Forest: protect for future generations the recreational opportunities, forests, timber, clean water, wilderness and scenic values, and diverse habitat (see S. 647), S2023 [15FE]

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service: lower U.S. flags to half-staff (see S. Res. 171), S5564 [3MY]

National Geothermal Initiative: establish (see S. 1543), S12288 [27SE]

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), S6055 [14MY]

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

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 23), S1523 [1FE]

Native Americans: Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see S. 1956), S10787 [2AU]

———promote development of small business concerns (see S. 2176), S12988 [17OC]

NATO: endorse further enlargement and facilitate the timely admission of Albania, Croatia, Republic of Georgia, Macedonia, and Ukraine (see S. 494), S2024 [15FE]

Northern Ireland: support new power-sharing Government (see S. Res. 209), S6266 [17MY]

———U.S. visit of Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness (see S. Con. Res. 58), S14741 [4DE]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 1650), S7887 [19JN]

———provide grants to strengthen the capacity of high schools and colleges to provide instruction in nanotechnology (see S. 1199), S4917 [24AP]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: enhance the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program (see S. 368), S911 [23JA]

Oregon: designate the Copper Salmon Wilderness and designate segments of the North and South Forks of the Elk River as wild or scenic rivers (see S. 2034), S11855 [20SE]

Oregon State University: tribute to baseball team (see S. Res. 259), S8611 [27JN]

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission: make funds available for Pacific salmon emergency disaster assistance (see S. 145), S40 [4JA]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 222), S7178 [6JN]

Patents: reform (see S. 1145), S12532 [3OC]

Petroleum: prohibit price gouging with respect to gasoline and petroleum distillates during natural disasters and abnormal market disruptions (see S. 1263), S5497 [2MY]

Pharmaceuticals: regulate Internet pharmacies (see S. 596), S1958 [14FE]

Privacy: strengthen data protection and safeguards, require data breach notification, and further prevent identity theft (see S. 1178), S4809 [20AP]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see S. 2123), S12379 [1OC]

Railroads: authorize appropriations for activities under the Federal railroad safety laws (see S. 918), S3272 [19MR]

———improve safety by reducing accidents and preventing railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases (see S. 1889), S10149 [26JY]

Russia: oppose suspension of implementation of the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty (see S. Res. 278), S9832 [24JY]

Safety: improve interoperability of emergency communications equipment (see S. 385), S1057 [24JA]

Saudi Arabia: urge to overturn the sentence against rape victim known as the ``Qatif Girl'' (see S. Res. 406), S15651 [14DE]

Science: provide grants and loan guarantees for the development and construction of science parks to promote the clustering of innovation through high technology activities (see S. 1373), S10790 [2AU]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 380), S1057 [24JA]

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation: establish (see S. 991), S3835 [27MR]

Senior citizens: ensure adequate public-private infrastructure and resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (see S. 1070), S4161 [29MR]

Shipping industry: improve port safety and security for especially hazardous cargos (see S. 1594), S7544 [12JN]

Social Security: prohibit implementation of policies to prohibit States from providing health coverage to children in need under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 2049), S11504 [12SE]

Sudan: authorize States and local governments to prohibit the investment of State assets in any company that has a qualifying business relationship with Sudan (see S. 831), S8062 [20JN]

———call for urgent deployment of robust and effective multinational peacekeeping mission with sufficient size, resources, leadership, and mandate to protect civilians in Darfur (see S. Res. 276), S9917 [25JY]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Gault decision stating that all children accused of delinquent acts have a right to counsel in the proceedings against them (see S. Res. 194), S6016 [11MY]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of a principal residence by a first-time homebuyer (see S. 1988), S10901 [3AU]

———allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see S. 1410), S6551 [23MY]

———allow deduction for qualified timber gains (see S. 402), S1189 [25JA]

———allow deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases (see S. 814), S10903 [3AU]

———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 S. 1141), S4675 [18AP]

———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), S12054 [25SE]

———allow Indian tribal governments to transfer the credit for electricity produced from renewable resources (see S. 2520), S16005 [19DE]

———allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food (see S. 1132), S13685 [1NO]

———allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance (see S. 2337), S14284 [13NO]

———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see S. 819), S2898 [8MR]

———authorize States, localities, the District of Columbia, territories, and possessions of the U.S. to provide certain tax incentives to any person for economic development purposes (see S. 914), S3272 [19MR]

———ensure more investment and innovation in clean energy technologies (see S. 1370), S6016 [11MY]

———exclude benefits from income, employment taxes, and wage withholding property tax rebates, provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see S. 1466), S6549 [23MY]

———expand expenses which qualify for the Hope Scholarship Credit and make the Hope Scholarship Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit refundable (see S. 360), S911 [23JA]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 881), S3124 [14MR]

———extend period of limitation to file claims for refunds on account of disability determinations by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see S. 326), S11751 [19SE]

———extend the new market tax credit (see S. 1239), S5183 [26AP]

———improve and extend certain energy-related tax incentives (see S. 822), S2898 [8MR]

———improve deduction for depreciation (see S. 1197), S4917 [24AP]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see S. 505), S1627 [6FE]

———make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see S. 156), S671 [17JA]

———modify application of the tonnage tax on vessels operating in the dual U.S. domestic and foreign trades (see S. 1495), S12776 [4OC]

———modify the rehabilitation credit and the low-income housing credit (see S. 584), S1958 [14FE]

———permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (see S. 689), S4478 [16AP]

———permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income (see S. 940), S6462 [22MY]

———permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (see S. 1366), S5929 [10MY]

———prohibit any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services (see S. 166), S40 [4JA]

———provide a credit for the production of a cellulosic biofuel (see S. 1618), S7730 [14JN]

———provide a credit to employers for the cost of implementing wellness programs (see S. 1753), S8794 [9JY]

———provide a credit to individuals who enter into agreements to protect the habitats of endangered and threatened species (see S. 700), S2355 [28FE]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (see S. 1793), S9498 [17JY]

———provide an incentive to preserve affordable housing in multifamily housing units which are sold or exchanged (see S. 1318), S5655 [7MY]

———provide credits for the installation of wind energy property, including by rural homeowners, farmers, ranchers, and small businesses (see S. 673), S2165 [16FE]

———provide incentives for employer-provided employee housing assistance (see S. 1078), S4304 [10AP]

———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see S. 1125), S4599 [17AP]

———provide incentives to improve research competitiveness (see S. 2209), S13152 [19OC]

———provide individuals relief from the penalty for failure to pay taxes on amounts attributable to the alternative minimum tax in cases where the taxpayer was not subject to such tax the previous year (see S. 1855), S9833 [24JY]

———provide tax relief and protections to military personnel (see S. 1593), S7544 [12JN]

———provide tax relief to active duty military personnel and employers who assist them (see S. 455), S1522 [1FE]

———provide tax-exempt financing for qualified renewable energy facilities (see S. 672), S2165 [16FE]

———provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see S. 1219), S5086 [25AP]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see S. 55), S579 [16JA] (see S. 2293), S13684 [1NO]

———repeal alternative minimum tax on individuals and permanently extend reductions in income tax rates (see S. 2318), S14062 [7NO]

———repeal dollar limitation on contributions to funeral trusts (see S. 1743), S9498 [17JY]

———repeal sunset on certain tax rates and other incentives and repeal the individual alternative minimum tax (see S. 14), S4599 [17AP]

———repeal sunset on reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates (see S. 502), S1626 [6FE]

———simplify certain rules applicable to real estate investment trusts (see S. 2002), S10902 [3AU]

———treat certain farming business machinery and equipment as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see S. 1621), S11214 [6SE]

Technology: promote deployment and adoption of telecommunications services and information technologies (see S. 1190), S4917 [24AP]

Telecommunications: promote competition and preserve and protect ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services (see S. 1853), S9774 [23JY]

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

Tourist trade: initiate a nationally coordinated travel campaign to increase international travel to the U.S. (see S. 1661), S8232 [21JN]

Treaties and agreements: urge International Commission of the International Tracing Service (ITS) to ratify Bonn Accords Treaty amendments to allow for open access to the Holocaust archives in Bad Arolsen, Germany (see S. Res. 141), S4439 [12AP]

U.N.: withhold U.S. contributions pending certification that the U.N. is not engaged in global taxation schemes (see S. 1623), S7730 [14JN]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: prevent new pediatric infections, improve treatment of children, and address mother-to-child transmission relative to HIV/AIDS (see S. 2472), S15460 [13DE]

Unemployment: provide for special transfers of funds to States to promote certain improvements in State unemployment compensation laws (see S. 1871), S13521 [29OC]

Veterans: improve health care for veterans who live in rural areas (see S. 1146), S4675 [18AP]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize participation in the rehabilitation of Wallowa Lake Dam in Oregon (see S. 264), S445 [11JA]

———conduct a water resource feasibility study for the Little Butte/Bear Creek Sub-basins in Oregon (see S. 265), S445 [11JA]

———reauthorize participation in the Deschutes River Conservancy (see S. 263), S445 [11JA]

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument: cancel certain grazing leases that are waived by lessees, exchange certain land for private land, and designate certain land as wilderness (see S. 2379), S14618 [16NO]

Copyrights: make technical corrections relative to secondary transmissions by satellite carriers (see S. 2447), S15138 [11DE]

Dept. of Energy: establish grants and advisory board for U.S.-Israeli joint ventures on alternative/renewable energy sources and energy efficiency (see S. 838), S3000 [12MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish the School-Based Health Clinic Program (see S. 600), S1958 [14FE]

Dept. of the Interior: assist in the planning, design, and construction of the Tumalo Irrigation District Water Conservation Project in Deschutes County, OR (see S. 1037), S4160 [29MR]

———make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to certain veterans (see S. 617), S2023 [15FE]

———modify an amendatory repayment contract with the North Unit Irrigation District (see S. 266), S445 [11JA]

———study feasibility of establishing the Columbia-Pacific National Heritage Area in Washington and Oregon (see S. 257), S445 [11JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish the Heroes Helping Heroes Program to facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty (see S. 1205), S5085 [25AP]

Esfandiari, Haleh: call for immediate and unconditional release by Iran (see S. Res. 199), S6126 [15MY]

Foreign trade: extend certain trade preferences to least-developed countries (see S. 652), S2024 [15FE]

Health: improve quality of, and access to, long-term care (see S. 1980), S10788 [2AU]

———provide protection from catastrophic health expenses for individuals who have exceeded health insurance coverage for uninsured individuals (see S. 1198), S4917 [24AP]

Health care facilities: allow community health centers to enroll employees in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see S. 2186), S12988 [17OC]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: ensure that Indian veterans are not liable for certain health care payments (see S. 2145), S12775 [4OC]

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: waive application to a specific parcel of real property transferred by the U.S. to two Indian tribes in Oregon (see S. 375), S1057 [24JA]

Iran: strengthen economic sanctions on Iran and other countries supporting the development of a nuclear program (see S. 970), S3607 [22MR]

Medicaid: permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see S. 860), S3064 [13MR]

Medicare: ensure access to critical medications under the prescription drug program (see S. 1887), S10149 [26JY]

———provide flexibility in the manner in which beds are counted for purposes of determining whether a hospital may be designated as a critical access hospital (see S. 1595), S7544 [12JN]

———provide for additional outreach and education and provide a special enrollment period for individuals who qualify for an income-related subsidy under the prescription drug program (see S. 1108), S4437 [12AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: reduce cost-sharing for certain dual eligible populations under the prescription drug benefit (see S. 1107), S4437 [12AP]

Mental health: provide grants for community-based mental health infrastructure improvements (see S. 2183), S12988 [17OC]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 186), S5562 [3MY]

National Save for Retirement Week: designate (see S. Res. 240), S8061 [20JN]

Native Americans: authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe of Oregon to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe (see S. 1286), S5561 [3MY]

———modify the definition of Indian tribal governmental pension plans (see S. 792), S2795 [7MR] (see S. 1129), S4600 [17AP]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 291), S509 [12JA]

Oregon State University: anniversary of the College of Forestry (see S. Res. 195), S6016 [11MY]

Pensions: increase retirement security of women and small business owners (see S. 1288), S5561 [3MY]

Public welfare programs: reward States for engaging individuals with disabilities in work activities (see S. 1730), S8691 [28JN]

SSI: extend for refugees, asylees, and certain other humanitarian immigrants (see S. 821), S2898 [8MR]

Tariff: footwear (see S. 2372), S14488 [15NO]

Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for State judicial debts that are past due (see S. 1287), S5561 [3MY]

———clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see S. 1849), S9774 [23JY]

———establish long-term care trust accounts and allow a refundable tax credit for contributions to such accounts (see S. 504), S1627 [6FE]

———exclude from gross income a portion of lifetime income payments from annuities and similiar payments of life insurance proceeds at dates later than death (see S. 1010), S4047 [28MR]

———expand resources eligible for the renewable energy credit to kinetic hydropower (see S. 425), S1284 [29JA]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see S. 1556), S7177 [6JN]

———extend the investment tax credit relative to solar energy property and qualified fuel cell property (see S. 590), S1958 [14FE]

———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), S13624 [31OC]

———make permanent the deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see S. 1416), S6192 [16MY]

———modernize application of the subpart F rules to computer software, expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and extend certain expiring provisions (see S. 2380), S14618 [16NO]

———modify the energy efficient appliance credit for certain newer appliances (see S. 1525), S6846 [24MY]

———provide credit rate parity for all renewable resources under the electricity production credit (see S. 411), S1237 [26JA]

———provide that proceeds of qualified mortgage bonds may be used to provide refinancing for subprime loans and provide a temporary increase in the volume cap for such bonds (see S. 2517), S15911 [18DE]

———restore, make permanent, and increase amount of exclusion from gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see S. 1130), S4600 [17AP]

———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see S. 582), S1958 [14FE]

———treatment of Indian tribal governments relative to issuance of tax-exempt governmental bonds (see S. 1850), S9774 [23JY]

Telecommunications: expand contribution base and establish separate fund within the universal service fund to support deployment of broadband services in unserved areas (see S. 711), S2355 [28FE]

Turkey: importance of friendship and cooperation (see S. Res. 358), S13521 [29OC]

Veterans: encourage all employers to target veterans for recruitment and to provide preference in hiring to qualified veterans (see S. Res. 365), S13725 [2NO] (see S. Res. 373), S14192 [8NO]

Cloture motions

Amtrak: reauthorize (S. 294), S13466 [26OC], S13541 [30OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), S12023 [25SE], S12205 [27SE]

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), S6122 [15MY], S6167 [16MY]

Documents

Public Law 136 of the 60th Congress on Dept. of the Treasury payment to States of timber receipts for schools and roads, S1873 [12FE]

Public Law 405 of the 75th Congress on the Revested Oregon and California Railroad and Reconveyed Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant Lands in Oregon, S1874 [12FE]

Letters

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Heroes Helping Heroes Program establishment to facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty: Cheryl Beversdorf, National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, S5090 [25AP]

———Joseph A. Violante, DAV, S5090 [25AP]

———Norman B. Anderson, American Psychological Association, S5091 [25AP]

———Paul Rieckhoff, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (organization), S5090 [25AP]

———Abel Moreno and Jason Ridolfi, Vets4Vets (organization), S5090 [25AP]

Early Treatment for HIV Act: A. Gene Copello, Aids Institute, S3071 [13MR]

———Anne Donnelly and Ryan Clary, Project Inform (organization), S3072 [13MR]

———Daniel R. Kuritzkes, HIV Medicine Association, S3071 [13MR]

———Jeff Schouten, American Academy of HIV Medicine, S3071 [13MR]

———Julie M. Scofield, National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors, S3071 [13MR]

Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act: Access To Critical Medications Coalition, S10158 [26JY]

———Carolyn B. Robinowitz, American Psychiatric Association, S10158 [26JY]

Pathways to Independence Act: Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, S8702 [28JN]

———David L. Shern, Mental Health America (organization), S8702 [28JN]

Privilege of the floor

Hawkins, Lindy, S4385 [11AP]

Mrena, Clarita, S4385 [11AP]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), S14390, S14400 [14NO]

Amtrak: reauthorize (S. 294), S13549 [30OC]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 20), S1822, S1823, S1824, S1837, S1839, S1840, S1845 [12FE], S1883 [13FE]

Armed Forces: provide for the reduction and transition of U.S. forces in Iraq, S11821 [20SE]

———specify minimum time periods between deployment of units and members of the military to Iraq and Afghanistan, S11727 [19SE]

Black History Month: observance, S1899 [13FE], S2017 [15FE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2007-2012 (S. Con. Res. 21), S3554 [22MR], S3672, S3695 [23MR]

Burma: condemn violence against peaceful protestors, release political prisoners, call on the People's Republic of China to condemn actions of Burmese Government, and encourage democracy efforts (S. Res. 339), S12386 [1OC]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: provide equal coverage of mental health services under State Children's Health Insurance Program (S. 1337), S5740 [8MY]

Children and youth: improve health and well-being of maltreated infants and toddlers through the creation of a National Court Teams Resource Center (S. 627), S2077 [15FE]

———revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (S. 1514), S6876 [24MY]

Committee on Aging (Senate, Special): release of report, S6830 [24MY]

Courts: restore right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror, S11739 [19SE]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, S4372 [11AP], S12086 [26SE], S12196 [27SE]

———provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes (S. 1105), S4672 [18AP], S5174 [26AP], S5712 [8MY], S6458 [22MY], S7067 [5JN], S8299 [22JN], S8404 [26JN], S8604 [27JN], S8789 [9JY], S8938 [10JY], S9465 [17JY], S9772 [23JY], S11208 [6SE], S11574 [17SE], S13618 [31OC], S14611 [16NO], S15061 [10DE], S15456 [13DE], S15768 [17DE]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, S2351 [28FE], S2481 [1MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), S9000 [11JY], S9120 [12JY], S11632 [18SE], S11727, S11739 [19SE], S11821 [20SE], S12086 [26SE], S12196 [27SE]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), conference report, S15611 [14DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3222), S12518 [3OC]

Dept. of Energy: establish grants and advisory board for U.S.-Israeli joint ventures on alternative/renewable energy sources and energy efficiency (S. 838), S3001 [12MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish the School-Based Health Clinic Program (S. 600), S1977 [14FE]

Dept. of the Interior: make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to certain veterans (S. 617), S2044 [15FE]

Dept. of Transportation: issue grants to States for capital cost of facilities and equipment necessary to provide new or improved intercity passenger rail service, S13549 [30OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish the Heroes Helping Heroes Program to facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty, S9120 [12JY]

———establish the Heroes Helping Heroes Program to facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty (S. 1205), S5089 [25AP]

Economy: invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy (S. 761), S5067 [25AP]

Eugene, OR: vandalism of Ahavas Torah Synagogue, S2690 [6MR]

Europe: rise in hate crimes, bigotry, and anti-Semitism, S13982 [6NO]

Federal employees: provide benefits to domestic partners (S. 2521), S16009 [19DE]

Foreign aid: provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (S. 1259), S5397 [1MY]

Forest Service: authorize direct tribal governmental participation in State and private forestry conservation and support activities and enhance and facilitate tribal relations on National Forest System lands, S14390 [14NO]

Health: improve quality of, and access to, long-term care (S. 1980), S10816 [2AU]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S874 [23JA]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (H.R. 3), S874 [23JA]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (S. 5), S4331, S4368 [11AP]

Health care facilities: allow community health centers to enroll employees in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (S. 2186), S12997 [17OC]

Health care professionals: increase the retention and professional development of nurses through enhanced distance learning opportunities, tuition assistance, and loan forgiveness programs (S. 1604), S7641 [13JN]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: ensure that Indian veterans are not liable for certain health care payments (S. 2145), S12779 [4OC]

Iran: strengthen economic sanctions on Iran and other countries supporting the development of a nuclear program (S. 970), S3616 [22MR], S14610 [16NO]

Iraq: assist certain Iraqis who have worked directly with, or are threatened by their association with, the U.S., S15611 [14DE]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, S9000 [11JY]

Medicaid: permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV, S3554 [22MR]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (S. 860), S3070 [13MR]

Medicare: ensure access to critical medications under the prescription drug program (S. 1887), S10156 [26JY]

———expand and improve coverage of mental health services, S874 [23JA]

———provide flexibility in the manner in which beds are counted for purposes of determining whether a hospital may be designated as a critical access hospital (S. 1595), S7556 [12JN]

———provide for additional outreach and education and provide a special enrollment period for individuals who qualify for an income-related subsidy under the prescription drug program (S. 1108), S4448-S4450 [12AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: reduce cost-sharing for certain dual eligible populations under the prescription drug benefit (S. 1107), S4448-S4450 [12AP]

Mental health: integrate services with physical health services, improve access to underserved areas, and provide grants to recruit mental health professionals (S. 2182), S12996 [17OC]

———provide grants for community-based mental health infrastructure improvements (S. 2183), S12996 [17OC]

———provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services (S. 558), S1868 [12FE]

Minimum wage: level (H.R. 2), S1021, S1023 [24JA], S1166, S1170 [25JA], S1492 [1FE]

National Guard: Stryker Brigade Combat Teams funding, S12518 [3OC]

NSF: provide grants to strengthen the capacity of high schools and colleges to provide instruction in nanotechnology, S5067 [25AP]

———provide grants to strengthen the capacity of high schools and colleges to provide instruction in nanotechnology (S. 1199), S4925 [24AP]

Oregon: distribution of timber receipts, S1873-S1877 [12FE]

———history, S1837-S1839 [12FE]

———provide assistance to areas affected by major storm, S14816 [6DE]

Oregon State University: tribute to baseball team, S8406 [26JN]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 222), S7194 [6JN], S11407 [11SE]

Pensions: increase retirement security of women and small business owners (S. 1288), S5580 [3MY]

Portland, OR: tribute to Cascade AIDS Project (organization) AIDS Walk Portland, S12861 [15OC]

———tribute to Grant High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S2353 [28FE]

Public welfare programs: reward States for engaging individuals with disabilities in work activities (S. 1730), S8700 [28JN]

Reedsport, OR: tribute to Family Resource Center, S15997 [19DE]

Research: intensify research to derive human pluripotent stem cell lines (S. 30), S4331, S4368 [11AP]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize, S1023 [24JA], S1822, S1823, S1824, S1837, S1839, S1840, S1845 [12FE], S1883 [13FE]

Social Security: prohibit implementation of policies to prohibit States from providing health coverage to children in need under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S. 2049), S11513 [12SE]

———reauthorize State Children's Health Insurance Program, S10360 [31JY], S10750 [2AU], S12217 [27SE]

SSI: extend for refugees, asylees, and certain other humanitarian immigrants, S10750 [2AU]

———extend for refugees, asylees, and certain other humanitarian immigrants (S. 821), S2918 [8MR]

Taxation: allow deduction for qualified timber gains and modernize certain provisions applicable to timber real estate investment trusts (H.R. 1937), S15992 [19DE]

———establish long-term care trust accounts and allow a refundable tax credit for contributions to such accounts (S. 504), S1641 [6FE]

———expand resources eligible for the renewable energy credit to kinetic hydropower (S. 425), S1292 [29JA]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (S. 881), S3136 [14MR]

———extend the investment tax credit relative to solar energy property and qualified fuel cell property (S. 590), S1970 [14FE]

———increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses, S1166 [25JA]

———increase tobacco products excise tax to provide for reauthorization of State Children's Health Insurance Program, S3554 [22MR], S3672 [23MR]

———lower corporate tax rate, S10135 [26JY]

———make permanent certain education tax incentives, S1021 [24JA], S1170 [25JA]

———provide credit rate parity for all renewable resources under the electricity production credit (S. 411), S1242 [26JA]

———provide incentives to small businesses, S1492 [1FE]

———provide relief for small businesses (H.R. 976), S10360 [31JY], S10750 [2AU]

———provide relief for small businesses (H.R. 976), House amendments, S12217 [27SE]

———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (S. 582), S1965 [14FE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11370 [11SE]

Tables

Oregon lumber mills closed between 1989 and 2003, S1842-S1844 [12FE]

Texts of

S. 425, expand resources eligible for the renewable energy credit to kinetic hydropower, S1292 [29JA]

S. 504, Long-Term Care Trust Account Act, S1641-S1643 [6FE]

S. 582, Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, S1965 [14FE]

S. 821, SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act, S2918 [8MR]

S. 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act, S3070 [13MR]

S. 970, Iran Counter-Proliferation Act, S3617-S3620 [22MR]

S. 1107, Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act, S4450 [12AP]

S. 1108, Medicare Part D Outreach and Enrollment Enhancement Act, S4450 [12AP]

S. 1199, Nanotechnology in the Schools Act, S4925 [24AP]

S. 1205, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Heroes Helping Heroes Program establishment to facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty, S5089 [25AP]

S. 1730, Pathways to Independence Act, S8701 [28JN]

S. 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act, S10157 [26JY]

S. 2183, Community-Based Mental Health Infrastructure Improvements Act, S12996 [17OC]

S. 2186, Community Health Center Employee Health Coverage Act, S12998 [17OC]

Tributes

Atiyeh, Vic, S8605 [27JN]

Bishop, C.M., Jr., S9914 [25JY]

Branstiter, Sharon, S4916 [24AP]

Clow, James J., S1899 [13FE]

Colson, William E., S6838 [24MY]

Domenici, Senator, S12700 [4OC]

Dow, Martha A., S12529 [3OC]

Ellsbury, Jacoby, S14282 [13NO]

Farr, Pat, S12333 [28SE]

Foreman, Allen, S9914 [25JY]

Hatfield, Mark, S8228 [21JN]

Lott, Senator, S15796 [18DE]

McCain, Senator, S9000 [11JY]

Nunn, Warne, S8228 [21JN]

Thomas, Craig, S7536 [12JN]

Unthank, DeNorval, S2017 [15FE]