TECHNOLOGY related term(s) Electronics; Research

Addresses

First Annual Capital Markets Summit—Securing America's Competitiveness: Senator Dodd, S5042 [25AP]

Amendments

Coast Guard: improve acquisition under the Integrated Deepwater Program (S. 924), S15945, S16018 [19DE]

Dept. of HHS: establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (S. 1858), S15564 [13DE]

Economy: invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy (S. 761), S4817 [20AP], S4825, S4831, S4837, S4856, S4857, S4858 [23AP], S4873, S4875, S4883, S4891, S4894, S4901, S4981, S4982, S4983, S4984, S4985, S4986, S4987, S4988, S4989, S4993, S4994, S4995, S4998, S4999, S5000, S5001, S5002, S5005 [24AP], S5029, S5030, S5031, S5033, S5034, S5045, S5046, S5047, S5052, S5058, S5059, S5060, S5062, S5063, S5064, S5068, S5113, S5115, S5116, S5117, S5118, S5119 [25AP]

———invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 602), H9562 [2AU]

Education: authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships (H.R. 363), H4018, H4020, H4021, H4022, H4025 [24AP]

NIST: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1868), H4459, H4461 [3MY]

Patents: reform (H.R. 1908), H10285, H10292, H10297, H10298, H10300, H10303 [7SE]

Power resources: facilitate development of markets for alternative fuels and ultra low sulfur diesel fuel through research, development, and demonstration and data collection (H.R. 547), H1345 [7FE], H1359, H1360, H1362, H1363, H1365, H1368, H1369, H1370, H1382, H1386, H1387, H1388, H1389, H1390 [8FE]

———invest in renewable and alternative energy, promote new technologies, improve efficiency, and create a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve (H.R. 6), consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 873), H15512 [17DE]

———invest in renewable and alternative energy resources, promote new technologies, improve efficiency, and create a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve (H.R. 6), S7459, S7460, S7493 [11JN], S7522, S7559, S7561, S7562, S7563, S7564, S7565, S7566, S7567, S7568, S7569, S7570 [12JN], S7654, S7655, S7656, S7658, S7659, S7660, S7661, S7662, S7664, S7665, S7666, S7667, S7669, S7672, S7675 [13JN], S7696, S7697, S7706, S7708, S7712, S7716, S7755, S7756, S7757, S7758, S7759, S7761, S7763, S7764, S7765, S7766, S7767, S7768, S7769, S7770, S7771, S7772, S7773, S7774, S7775 [14JN], S7780, S7781, S7783, S7785, S7794, S7796, S7797, S7798 [15JN], S7819, S7820, S7821, S7822, S7823, S7824, S7825, S7826, S7827, S7828, S7830, S7831, S7832 [18JN], S7869, S7909, S7911, S7912, S7913, S7914, S7915, S7916, S7918, S7920, S7921, S7922, S7923, S7924, S7926, S7927, S7929, S7930, S7931, S7932, S7933, S7960, S7962, S7963, S7964, S7969, S7974, S7995 [19JN], S8005, S8010, S8025, S8032, S8034, S8038, S8042, S8093, S8094, S8095, S8096, S8097, S8098, S8099, S8100, S8102, S8103, S8105, S8106, S8107, S8108, S8109, S8110, S8112, S8113, S8114, S8116, S8117, S8118, S8119, S8121, S8122, S8124, S8125, S8126, S8127, S8128, S8135, S8139, S8142, S8144, S8145, S8146, S8147, S8148, S8149, S8151, S8152 [20JN], S8181, S8206, S8207, S8208, S8209, S8210, S8212, S8214, S8215, S8216, S8217, S8219, S8220, S8244, S8245, S8246, S8247, S8249, S8250, S8251, S8252, S8255, S8256, S8258, S8259, S8260, S8264, S8266 [21JN], S8273, S8310 [22JN], S15218, S15254, S15362 [12DE], S15476 [13DE], H14270, H14315 [6DE], H16659 [18DE]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), H9839, H9840, H9841, H9842, H9843, H9844, H9852, H9853, H9854, H9856, H9857, H9858, H9861, H9862, H9863, H9866, H9867, H9868, H9870, H9871 [4AU]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), consideration (H. Res. 615), H9721 [4AU]

Taxation: extend moratorium on certain taxes relating to the Internet and electronic commerce (H.R. 3678), S13429 [25OC]

Transportation: improve rail and surface transportation security (H.R. 1401), H3111, H3123, H3127, H3128, H3130, H3131, H3132, H3134, H3136, H3137, H3141, H3145, H3148 [27MR]

———improve rail and surface transportation security (H.R. 1401), consideration (H. Res. 270), H3095 [27MR]

———improve rail and surface transportation security (S. 184), S2284 [27FE]

Analyses

America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America COMPETES) Act (S. 761), S4798-S4802 [20AP]

Provide That Certain Tax Planning Inventions Are Not Patentable (S. 2369), S14492 [15NO]

Voting Opportunity and Technology Enhancement Rights Act (S. 730), S2497 [1MR]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America COMPETES) Act, S9574 [19JY]

———H.R. 2272, 21st Century Competitiveness Act, H9231 [31JY]

Articles and editorials

America Does Not Need a San Francisco Energy Policy, H14237 [5DE]

Bad Investment, S2453 [1MR]

COMPETES Act Is Real Boost, Real News, S5559 [3MY]

Congress Seeks New Direction for Nuclear Strategy, S7841 [19JN]

Covering Innovation, Globalization and Industrial Competitiveness—Patent Reform Is Anything But, H10152 [5SE]

DNA Backlog Piles Up for FBI, S12914 [16OC]

DNA Lag Leaves Potential for Crime, S12915 [16OC]

Dolly Creator Prof Ian Wilmut Shuns Cloning, S14823 [6DE]

Energy Policy, H16655 [18DE]

Experts Warn of Worse Hurricane Forecasts if Satellite Fails, S6871 [24MY]

Failing Hurricane Tracking Satellite, S6871 [24MY]

Faster Computers Accelerate Pace of Discovery, S14696 [3DE]

Jeff, Pete Provide Boost for Scientific Resurgence, S5559 [3MY]

Key Hurricane-Detecting Satellite May Fail Soon, S6871 [24MY]

Next Step in Meth War, S5568 [3MY]

OPEC Energy Security Act, H647 [17JA]

Bills and resolutions

Aeronautics: anniversary of research accomplishments embodied in ``the breaking of the sound barrier'' (see H. Res. 736), H11495 [12OC]

Agriculture: promote use of anaerobic digesters by agricultural producers and rural small businesses to produce renewable energy and improve environmental quality (see H.R. 3044), H7783 [13JY]

Air Force Space Command: anniversary (see S. Res. 389), S14787 [5DE] (see H. Res. 906), H16949 [19DE]

Air pollution: establish carbon dioxide new source performance standards for new coal-fired electric generated units (see S. 1227), S5183 [26AP]

———establish economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program to assist in transition to new clean energy technologies and protect against higher energy costs (see S. 485), S1521 [1FE]

Allen, Frances E.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 95), H2744 [20MR]

Armed Forces: improve diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury in members and former members and expand Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs telehealth and telemental health programs (see S. 1065), S4161 [29MR] (see H.R. 3051), H7851 [16JY]

Aviation: require air carriers to publish customer service data and flight delay history (see S. 1085), S4379 [11AP]

Business and industry: preserve mathematics- and science-based industries (see H.R. 828), H1210 [5FE]

Children and youth: create a competitive grant program to provide for age-appropriate Internet education for children (see S. 2344), S14285 [13NO]

———develop the next generation of parental control technology (see S. 602), S2022 [15FE]

———provide stronger protections to parents regarding access to sexually explicit material over the Internet (see S. 1086), S4379 [11AP]

Civil liberties: prohibit transfer of personal information to any person or business outside the U.S. without notice (see H.R. 4241), H14082 [15NO]

Climate: establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, reduce dependence upon foreign oil, and develop climate change reduction technologies (see S. 280), S508 [12JA]

Coast Guard: improve acquisition under the Integrated Deepwater Program (see S. 889), S3199 [15MR] (see S. 924), S3352 [20MR]

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]

Colleges and universities: authorize higher education curriculum development and graduate training in advanced energy and green building technologies (see H.R. 1716), H3183 [27MR]

Colorado: improve compensation for certain persons injured in the course of employment at the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site (see S. 729), S2488 [1MR] (see H.R. 904), H1344 [7FE]

Commission To Assess the Threat to the U.S. From Electromagnetic Pulse Attack: extend deadline for submission of final report, appoint additional members, and ensure availability of funds (see H.R. 61, 62), H112 [5JA]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: block acquisition of minority interest in 3Com Corp., by Bain Capital, LLC and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (see H. Res. 730), H11491 [10OC]

Communications Act: amend and increase consumer freedom of choice in the video marketplace (see H.R. 4307), H14492 (see H.R. 4307), H15206 [6DE]

———reform universal service provisions (see H.R. 2054), H4203 [26AP]

———update and reinvigorate universal service (see S. 101), S38 [4JA]

Computers: better assure cyber-security (see H.R. 836), H1270 [6FE] (see H.R. 2290), H4965 [14MY]

———discourage spyware (see H.R. 1525), H2570 [14MR]

———improve quality of Federal and State data on availability and quality of broadband services and promote deployment of affordable broadband services (see S. 1492), S6845 [24MY]

———promote a free and open Internet by requiring network operators to treat all content equally and ensuring transparency in provision of any communications (see S. 215), S282 [9JA]

———promote freedom of expression on the Internet and protect U.S. businesses from coercion by foreign entities to participate in repression of such freedom (see H.R. 275), H121 [5JA]

———provide for a comprehensive nationwide inventory of existing broadband service (see H.R. 3919), H11846 [22OC]

———study and promote use of energy efficient computer servers (see S. 129), S39 [4JA]

Congressional Research Service: make certain information available to the public through the Internet site (see H.R. 2545), H5925 [24MY]

Conservation of energy: establish a program of demonstration and commercial application of advanced energy efficiency technologies and systems for buildings (see H.R. 84), H113 [5JA]

———establish centers to encourage demonstration and commercial application of advanced energy methods and technologies (see H.R. 85), H113 [5JA]

———phase out sale of low-efficiency light bulbs and develop plan for increasing use of more efficient bulbs by consumers and businesses (see H.R. 1547), H2620 [15MR] (see H.R. 2751), H6576 [15JN]

———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]

———provide national energy efficiency standards for general service incandescent lamps (see S. 2017), S11051 [4SE]

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

Construction industry: increase use and research of sustainable building design technology (see H.R. 1259), H2118 [1MR]

Copyrights: harmonize rate setting standards for copyright licenses relative to certain sound recordings (see S. 256), S445 [11JA]

———promote innovation, encourage introduction of new technology, enhance library preservation efforts, and protect fair use rights of consumers (see H.R. 1201), H1967 [27FE]

Crime: improve prevention, investigation, and prosecution of cyber-crime (see S. 2213), S13193 [22OC]

———improve the collection and use of data related to crimes of child exploitation (see H.R. 3850, 3850), H11638 [16OC]

———modernize and expand reporting requirements relative to child pornography and expand cooperation in combating child pornography (see S. 519), S1709 [7FE] (see H.R. 876), H1342 [7FE] (see H.R. 3791), H11489 [10OC]

———protect children from online predators, enhance efforts to eliminate child pornography, and help parents protect children from inappropriate material (see S. 1965), S10787 [2AU]

———protect youth from exploitation by adults using the Internet (see H.R. 837, 837), H1270 [6FE]

———provide penalties for sex offenders who access social networking websites (see H.R. 3144), H8396 [24JY]

———require States, in order to receive certain Federal funds, to increase the penalty for a defendant convicted of a violent crime who placed a video of that crime on the Internet (see H.R. 668), H942 [24JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: codify certain changes to rules governing eligibility for the rural broadband access program (see H.R. 2569), H6007 [5JN]

———establish Office of Rural Broadband Initiatives (see S. 1032), S4160 [29MR] (see H.R. 2174), H4486 [3MY]

———improve the application process for the rural broadband program (see H.R. 2953), H7489 [10JY]

———study effects of food products from cloned animals entering the food supply (see H.R. 4855), H16946 [19DE]

———tailor rural broadband program to better serve those living in rural areas (see H.R. 2035), H4175 [25AP]

Dept. of Commerce: establish an Advanced Multidisciplinary Computing Software Institute (see S. 1948), S10787 [2AU] (see H.R. 3466), H10017 [4AU]

———establish an Innovation Prize program for researching and developing innovative technologies (see S. 1371), S6016 [11MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorize appropriations to address equipment reset and other equipment needs of the National Guard (see S. 756), S2598 [5MR]

———enhance the defense nanotechnology research and development program (see S. 1425), S6266 [17MY]

———recognize important contributions of military ground robotics and continue funding and development for unmanned ground vehicles (see H. Con. Res. 113), H3475 [17AP]

Dept. of Education: establish and maintain public website with a database of available scholarships, fellowships, and financial assistance programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (see S. 2392), S14618 [16NO] (see S. 2428), S14848 [6DE] (see H.R. 1051), H1667 [14FE]

———provide grants to encourage and enhance the study of modeling and simulation at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 4165), H13859 [13NO]

Dept. of Energy: anniversary of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (see H. Con. Res. 245), H12455 [1NO] (see H. Con. Res. 251), H13412 [8NO]

———encourage cooperation with China on joint research, development, or commercialization of carbon capture and sequestration technology, energy efficiency, or renewable energy resources (see H.R. 3274), H9466 (see H.R. 3274), H9543 [1AU]

———establish a program for making prizes for technologies for the production, consumption, and distribution of nonpetroleum-based alternative energy and energy efficiency (see H.R. 2867), H7201 [26JN]

———establish monetary prizes for achievements in overcoming scientific and technical barriers associated with hydrogen energy (see S. 365), S911 [23JA] (see H.R. 632), H885 [23JA]

———establish the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (see S. 696), S2273 [27FE] (see H.R. 364), H341 [10JA]

———expand application of the Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program and authorize loans for ocean thermal energy conversion projects (see H.R. 2838), H7010 [22JN]

———make certain loan guarantees for advanced conservation and fuel efficiency motor vehicle technology projects (see H.R. 1215), H1968 [27FE]

———reauthorize and improve the carbon capture and storage research, development, and demonstration program (see S. 962), S3607 [22MR] (see H.R. 1933), H3560 [18AP]

———study potential fuel savings from intelligent transportation systems that help businesses and consumers plan travel and avoid delays (see H.R. 157), H116 [5JA]

———support new industrial processes and technologies that optimize energy efficiency and environmental performance, utilize diverse sources of energy, and increase economic competitiveness (see H.R. 3775), H11394 [9OC]

Dept. of HHS: establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see S. 634), S2023 [15FE] (see S. 1858), S9774 [23JY] (see H.R. 1634), H2821 [21MR] (see H.R. 3825), H11547 [15OC]

———make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (see H.R. 223), H118 [5JA]

———require the incorporation of counterfeit-resistant technologies into the packaging of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2716), H6437 (see H.R. 2716), H6475 [14JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct pilot program to deploy mobile biometric identification equipment on maritime vessels for immigration enforcement (see H.R. 2490), H5923 [24MY]

———establish the Science and Technology Homeland Security International Cooperative Programs Office (see H.R. 884), H1343 [7FE]

———provide improved and up-to-date communications equipment for the New York City Fire Dept. (see H.R. 3199), H8742 [26JY]

———streamline anti-terrorism technology designation and procurement processes (see H.R. 599), H834 [22JA]

Dept. of Justice: conduct a feasibility study on expansion of the National Incident-Based Reporting System to identify crime data relative to elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 355), H252 [9JA]

———establish a grant program to facilitate the creation of methamphetamine precursor electronic logbook systems (see S. 1276), S5561 [3MY] (see H.R. 2747), H6576 [15JN]

———establish a separate DNA database for violent predators against children (see H.R. 252), H120 [5JA]

———establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction, improve the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and improve investigation and prosecution of predators (see S. 1738), S8692 [28JN] (see H.R. 3845), H11638 [16OC]

———expand the FBI Safe Streets Program and establish a National Gang Activity Database (see H.R. 3474), H10156 [5SE]

———provide grants for Internet crime prevention education programs (see H.R. 4134), H13522 [9NO]

———provide grants for Internet safety education programs (see H.R. 3577), H10510 [18SE]

———require sex offenders to register online identifiers with the National Sex Offender Registry in order to protect users of social networking websites (see S. 431), S1326 [30JA] (see H.R. 719), H1053 [30JA]

Dept. of Transportation: install a second cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder that utilizes combination deployable recorder technology in certain commercial aircraft (see H.R. 4336), H14493 (see H.R. 4336), H15207 [6DE]

———issue regulations to reduce the incidence of child injury and death occurring inside or outside motor vehicles (see S. 694), S2273 [27FE] (see H.R. 1216), H1968 [27FE]

———make a grant for the establishment and operation of an ethanol anti-idling power unit research program (see H.R. 2619), H6180 [7JN]

———make grants to public transportation agencies, over-the-road bus operators, railroads, and certain other entities to improve security (see H.R. 1493), H2485 [13MR]

Diseases: advance medical research and treatments of pediatric cancers, ensure access to current treatments and information, establish a national childhood cancer database, and promote public awareness (see S. 911), S3272 [19MR] (see H.R. 1553), H2620 [15MR]

———increase Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (see H. Res. 353), H4292 [1MY]

Ecology and environment: conduct carbon capture and storage technology research, development, and demonstration projects (see S. 2323), S14062 [7NO]

———declare U.S. policy on international climate cooperation and authorize assistance to promote clean and efficient energy technologies in foreign countries (see H.R. 2420), H5620 [22MY]

———develop a methodology for, and complete a national assessment of, geological storage capacity for carbon dioxide (see S. 731), S2488 [1MR] (see H.R. 1267), H2118 [1MR]

Economy: extend research and development and workforce development tax incentives and enhance educational grant programs to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy (see S. 833), S2969 [9MR]

———improve the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy (see H.R. 3242), H9275 [31JY]

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

———invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (see H.R. 2272), H4913 [10MY]

———invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 602), H9466 (see H. Res. 602), H9543 [1AU]

Education: authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships (see H.R. 363), H341 [10JA]

———authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships (H.R. 363), consideration (see H. Res. 318), H3559 [18AP]

———enable schools to use computer hardware to increase student achievement and prepare students for the workplace (see H.R. 200), H117 [5JA]

———encourage States to incorporate 21st century learning skills in State education programs (see S. 1483), S6844 [24MY]

———establish digital and wireless networks to advance online higher education opportunities for minority students (see S. 639), S2023 [15FE]

———modernize education system (see S. 164), S40 [4JA]

———strengthen and expand scientific and technological education capabilities of associate-degree-granting colleges through partnerships with bachelor-degree-granting institutions (see H.R. 102), H114 [5JA]

E-Government Act: reauthorize appropriations (see S. 2321), S14062 [7NO]

Election Assistance Commission: establish Office of the Voter Advocate to improve voter access to polls and voter services (see S. 737), S2488 [1MR]

Electric power: facilitate transition to a smart electricity grid (see H.R. 3237), H9274 [31JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend relative to mathematics and science instruction (see H.R. 3313), H9653 [2AU]

———reauthorize programs to enhance education through technology (see H.R. 2449), H5723 [23MY]

Energy Policy Act: clarify amount of guaranteed loans for incentives for innovative technologies (see H.R. 3241), H9275 [31JY]

Engineering: establish eligibility of individuals for a loan forgiveness program for professional engineers to provide incentives for current engineers or students pursuing engineering or science degrees (see H.R. 3634), H10755 [24SE]

Enhancing Education Through Technology Act: reauthorize (see S. 1996), S10901 [3AU]

EPA: increase research, development, education, and technology transfer activities related to water use efficiency and conservation technologies and practices (see H.R. 3957), H12020 [24OC]

FCC: establish uniform national customer and consumer protection rules for providers of wireless telecommunications services (see S. 2171), S12936 [16OC]

———reevaluate band plans for certain frequencies and reconfigure them to include spectrum to be licensed for small geographic areas (see S. 1622), S7730 [14JN]

———report on measures being taken to inform the public of the transition to digital format television broadcasting (see H.R. 2917), H7431 [28JN]

———require issuance of a final order relative to usage of white spaces of the broadband spectrum (see S. 234), S283 [9JA] (see S. 337), S753 [18JA] (see H.R. 1597), H2743 [20MR]

FTC: prohibit deceptive conduct in the rating of video and computer games (see S. 568), S1902 [13FE]

Government: require acquisition of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (see H.R. 2112), H4415 [2MY]

———require purchase of fuel efficient automobiles (see S. 146), S40 [4JA]

Government regulations: strengthen requirements for ensuring the effectiveness of information security controls over information resources that support Federal operations and assets (see H.R. 4791), H16832 [18DE]

Health: achieve a national health information infrastructure and increase the tax deduction for purchase of qualified health care information technology by medical care providers (see H.R. 1952), H3693 [19AP]

———authorize medical simulation enhancement programs (see H.R. 4321), H14493 (see H.R. 4321), H15207 [6DE]

———encourage use of electronic health records and provide a secure framework in which such records are made available for a national information technology infrastructure (see H.R. 2991), H7655 [11JY]

———enhance adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care (see S. 1693), S8411 [26JN] (see H.R. 3800), H11489 [10OC]

———establish a health information technology and privacy system (see S. 1455), S6549 [23MY]

———establish a program to provide financial incentives for the establishment of interactive personal health records (see H.R. 1368), H2301 [7MR]

———facilitate the provision of telehealth services (see H.R. 1601), H2743 [20MR]

———improve process for the development of needed pediatric medical devices (see S. 830), S2899 [8MR]

———improve quality in health care by providing incentives for adoption of modern information technology (see S. 1408), S6192 [16MY]

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

———provide innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system (see S. 325), S671 [17JA]

———provide revised standards for quality assurance in screening and evaluation of gynecologic cytology preparations (see S. 2510), S15911 [18DE] (see H.R. 1237), H2037 [28FE]

Help America Vote Act: require voting systems to provide a verifiable paper record of each vote cast and ensure the security of electronic data (see H.R. 3500), H10319 [7SE]

High-Performance Computing Act: amend (see H.R. 1068), H1788 [15FE]

House Rules: require lists of earmarks be made available to the general public on the Internet (see H. Res. 169), H1790 [15FE]

Hurricanes: improve U.S. forecasting, monitoring, and warning capabilities (see S. 1509), S6845 [24MY] (see H.R. 2531), H5925 [24MY]

Immigration: authorize aliens with valid machine-readable biometric border crossing identification card to be temporarily admitted into the U.S. after a background check (see S. 422), S1283 [29JA] (see H.R. 702), H986 [29JA]

———enforce employment restrictions on unauthorized aliens through the use of improved Social Security cards and an Employment Eligibility Database (see H.R. 98), H114 [5JA]

———increase U.S. competitiveness through enhancing access to high-skilled foreign workers and protect against potential visa fraud and abuse (see S. 1351), S5928 [10MY]

———increase U.S. competitiveness through enhancing access to high-skilled foreign workers, retaining those educated in the U.S., and streamlining employer certification processes (see S. 1083), S4304 [10AP] (see H.R. 1930), H3560 [18AP]

———suspend visa waiver program until certain entry-exit control requirements are met (see H.R. 1342), H2242 [6MR]

———temporarily increase the number of visas which may be issued to certain highly skilled workers (see S. 1092), S4379 [11AP]

———temporarily increase the number of visas which may be issued to certain highly skilled workers and reduce fraud and abuse in certain visa programs (see S. 1397), S6126 [15MY]

India: promote global energy security through increased cooperation with India on diversification, alternative fuels, clean coal technologies, and energy efficiency (see H.R. 1186), H1895 [16FE]

Information services: promote deployment and adoption of telecommunications services and information technologies (see S. 1190), S4917 [24AP] (see H.R. 3627), H10696 [20SE] (see H.R. 3893), H11776 [18OC]

———strengthen requirements related to security breaches of data involving the disclosure of sensitive personal information (see S. 1558), S7177 [6JN] (see H.R. 2124), H4483 [3MY]

Intellectual property: enhance remedies for violations of laws (see H.R. 4279), H14249 [5DE]

———improve management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement (see S. 522), S1710 [7FE] (see H.R. 3578), H10510 [18SE]

———strengthen and harmonize protection (see S. 2317), S14062 [7NO]

———strengthen laws and rights (see H.R. 3155), H8396 [24JY]

Medicare: adjust the fee for collecting specimens for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests (see H.R. 1501), H2485 [13MR]

———clarify payment for clinical laboratory tests furnished by critical access hospitals (see S. 1277), S5561 [3MY]

———establish pilot projects to provide incentives for home health agencies to utilize home monitoring and communications technologies (see S. 321), S671 [17JA]

———exempt complex rehabilitation and assistive technology products from competitive acquisition program (see H.R. 2231), H4751 [9MY]

———include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 4879), H16947 [19DE]

———provide a moratorium on certain physician payment reductions for advanced diagnostic imaging services (see S. 1338), S5716 [8MY] (see H.R. 1293), H2120 [1MR]

———provide incentives to physicians for writing electronic prescriptions (see S. 1915), S10604 [1AU]

———require physician utilization of electronic prescription drug program (see S. 2408), S14786 [5DE] (see H.R. 4296), H14250 [5DE]

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]

Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and promote the domestic development and production of advanced technology vehicles (see H.R. 2927), H7431 [28JN]

———promote the future of the American automobile industry by enhancing battery and electric drive technology research and establishing a national biodiesel standard (see S. 1055), S4160 [29MR] (see H.R. 1915), H3560 [18AP]

———provide incentives to the automobile industry to accelerate efforts to develop more energy-efficient vehicles to lessen dependence on oil (see S. 1151), S4675 [18AP] (see H.R. 1920), H3560 [18AP]

NASA: authorizing appropriations for space shuttle flights (see H.R. 4837), H16945 [19DE]

———create a sponsorship program to help fund Centennial Challenges prize program and expand public awareness of activities and technology needs (see H.R. 4308), H14492 (see H.R. 4308), H15206 [6DE]

———mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 2159), S12863 [15OC]

———recognize and enhance contributions to the nation's competitiveness in the 21st century (see H.R. 2153), H4485 [3MY]

National Academy of Sciences: provide for a report on under-representation of certain groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields (see H.R. 1928), H3560 [18AP]

National Archives and Records Administration: establish a servitude and emancipation archival research database (see S. 295), S578 [16JA] (see H.R. 439), H513 [12JA]

National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 54), S14619 [16NO] (see H. Con. Res. 215), H10625 [19SE]

National Center for Learning Science and Technology Trust Fund: establish (see H.R. 3631), H10696 [20SE]

National Chemistry Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 751), H11639 [16OC]

National Cyber Security Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 716), H11394 [9OC]

National Health Information Technology Week: designate (see S. Res. 202), S6126 [15MY]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 149), H5291 [16MY]

National High-Speed Rail Authority: establish (see H.R. 4123), H13411 [8NO]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: conduct rulemaking on the use of aspheric outside mirrors on passenger cars (see H.R. 4095), H13203 [6NO]

National Sea Grant College Program Act: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 2836), H7010 [22JN]

National security: hire additional border and transportation security personnel and modernize border protection infrastructure and technology (see S. 575), S1902 [13FE] (see H.R. 2431), H5620 [22MY]

———improve delivery of counterterrorism financing training and technical assistance by providing for greater interagency coordination and cooperation (see H.R. 1993), H3776 [23AP]

———provide for a ``gold standard'' for the security of nuclear materials worldwide (see H.R. 3814), H11490 [10OC]

———provide for the next generation of border and maritime security technologies (see H.R. 3916), H11846 [22OC]

———strengthen by increasing quantity, diversity, and quality of teaching and learning in science, mathematics, and foreign languages (see S. 1294), S5562 [3MY]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration: borrow against anticipated Digital Television and Public Safety Fund receipts to migrate to a national IP-enabled emergency network (see S. 93), S38 [4JA]

NIST: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1868), H3473 [17AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1868), consideration (see H. Res. 350), H4291 [1MY]

———establish initiative to promote research, development, and demonstration of miner tracking and communications systems and standards for underground communications (see S. 2263), S13579 [30OC] (see H.R. 3877), H11728 [17OC]

———increase efforts in support of healthcare information enterprise integration (see H.R. 2406), H5531 [21MY]

No Child Left Behind Act: reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (see S. 1699), S8412 [26JN] (see H.R. 2864), H7201 [26JN]

NOAA: establish a Science and Technology Scholarship Program to recruit students for careers in the National Weather Service and in marine research, atmospheric research, and satellite programs (see S. 2164), S12863 [15OC] (see H.R. 1657), H2956 [22MR]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Mario R. Capecchi, Martin J. Evans, and Oliver Smithies for physiology or medicine (see S. Res. 350), S12988 [17OC]

NSF: award grants to institutions of higher education to develop and offer education and training programs (see H.R. 1467), H2400 [9MR]

———establish a Center for Nanotechnology Research and Engineering (see S. 1372), S6016 [11MY]

———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] (see S. 315), S671 [17JA] (see S. 1650), S7887 [19JN] (see S. 1857), S9774 [23JY] (see H.R. 694), H943 [24JA]

———provide grants to strengthen the capacity of high schools and colleges to provide instruction in nanotechnology (see S. 1199), S4917 [24AP] (see H.R. 2436), H5621 [22MY]

Nuclear energy: require commercial nuclear utilities to transfer spent nuclear fuel from pools into dry casks and convey to the Dept. of Energy title to all spent nuclear fuel thus safely stored (see S. 784), S2694 [6MR] (see H.R. 4062), H12454 [1NO]

Nuclear weapons: establish the transfer of any nuclear weapon, device, material, or technology to terrorists as a crime against humanity (see H.R. 2254), H4752 [9MY]

Patents: reform (see S. 1145), S4675 [18AP] (see H.R. 1908), H3559 [18AP]

———reform (H.R. 1908), consideration (see H. Res. 636), H10244 [6SE]

Peace Corps: empower volunteers (see S. 732), S2488 [1MR]

Pharmaceuticals: improve regulation of Internet pharmacies (see S. 980), S3706 [23MR]

Pornography: eliminate child pornography (see H.R. 3148), H8396 [24JY]

Power resources: develop a market for coal-to-liquid fuel (see H.R. 3300), H9467 (see H.R. 3300), H9544 [1AU]

———enhance energy security of the U.S. by promoting biofuels (see S. 987), S3750 [26MR]

———enhance energy security of the U.S. by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage (see S. 1321), S5655 [7MY] (see H.R. 2556), H5926 [24MY]

———enhance research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of biofuels related technologies (see H.R. 2763), H6660 [18JN] (see H.R. 2773), H6734 [19JN]

———enhance research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of solar energy technologies (see H.R. 2774), H6734 [19JN]

———ensure the U.S. leads in developing and manufacturing new energy technologies, grow the economy, create highly trained and skilled jobs, eliminate overdependence on foreign oil, and address global warming (see H.R. 2809), H6955 [21JN]

———establish a geothermal heat pump technology acceleration program relative to GSA facilities (see S. 1637), S7792 [15JN]

———establish an energy technologies innovation network (see S. 1600), S7545 [12JN]

———facilitate development of markets for alternative fuels and ultra low sulfur diesel fuel through research, development, and demonstration and data collection (see H.R. 547), H758 [18JA]

———facilitate development of markets for alternative fuels and ultra low sulfur diesel fuel through research, development, and demonstration and data collection (H.R. 547), consideration (see H. Res. 133), H1344 [7FE]

———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] (see H.R. 2950), H7432 [28JN]

———modify alcohol and alternative fuel tax credits, promote installation of fuel pumps for E-85, and require manufacture of dual fueled automobiles (see S. 162), S40 [4JA]

———promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities (see S. 154, 155), S40 [4JA] (see H.R. 370), H341 [10JA]

———promote development and use of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies (see S. 1511), S6845 [24MY] (see H.R. 2036), H4175 [25AP]

———promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure (see H.R. 3238), H9274 [31JY]

———promote energy independence and security (see H.R. 3220), H8833 (see H.R. 3220), H9052 (see H.R. 3221), H8834 (see H.R. 3221), H9052 [30JY]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), consideration (see H. Res. 615), H9704 [3AU]

———provide for a standby loan program for certain coal-to-liquid projects (see H.R. 2208), H4627 [8MY]

———provide for demonstration and commercial application of energy technologies derived from federally-sponsored research and development by incorporating such technologies into Federal buildings (see H.R. 1768), H3357 [29MR]

———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]

———provide incentives for the use of hydrogen fuel (see H.R. 805), H1209 [5FE]

———provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil (see H.R. 1451), H2399 [9MR]

———provide research, development, and demonstration on energy technologies to ensure a continued supply and efficient use of affordable, reliable, and clean energy (see H.R. 2483), H5922 [24MY]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil and enhance production of alternative fuels (see H.R. 2296), H4965 [14MY]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming (see S. 6), S36 [4JA]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (see S. 133), S39 [4JA] (see S. 339), S753 [18JA] (see H.R. 670), H942 [24JA] (see H.R. 2354), H5291 [16MY]

———reduce dependence on foreign sources of oil by promoting plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and related advanced vehicle technologies (see H.R. 2079), H4209 [30AP]

———require new and upgraded fuel pumps to be equipped with automatic temperature compensation equipment (see S. 1997), S10902 [3AU]

———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]

Privacy: protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information and require data breach notification (see H.R. 958), H1415 [8FE]

———protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (see H.R. 220), H118 [5JA]

———provide additional security and privacy protection for Social Security account numbers (see S. 1208), S5086 [25AP]

Public buildings: install energy-efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs in construction, alteration, and maintenance (see H.R. 1705), H3183 [27MR]

———reduce emissions and use of taxpayer money through accelerated use of cost-efficient technologies and establish a grant program for local governments to improve building efficiency (see S. 992), S3835 [27MR]

Railroads: support development of high-speed rail (see H.R. 4122), H13411 [8NO]

Research: establish a Federal coordination and planning process for advanced research instrumentation and facilities (see H.R. 1067), H1788 [15FE]

Rural areas: provide grants for rural health information technology development activities (see S. 628), S2023 [15FE]

Rural Electrification Act: reauthorize broadband loan and loan guarantee program (see S. 1439), S6399 [21MY]

Safety: establish a permanent grant program to improve public safety communications and the interoperability of emergency communications equipment (see H.R. 3116), H8185 [19JY]

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

SBA: establish vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (see H.R. 557), H758 [18JA]

———increase Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program expenditures (see S. 1932), S10605 [1AU]

Science: ensure development and responsible stewardship of nanotechnology (see H.R. 3235), H9274 [31JY]

———expand public awareness of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and encourage Americans to study and enter those fields as a matter of strategic importance (see H.R. 4151), H13522 [9NO]

———prohibit the cloning of humans (see S. 1036), S4160 [29MR] (see H.R. 2560, 2564), H6006 [5JN]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research (see S. 812), S2898 [8MR]

———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), S6016 [11MY] (see H.R. 4250), H14083 [15NO]

———recognize the contribution of modeling and simulation technology to the security and prosperity of the U.S. and recognize modeling and simulation as a National Critical Technology (see H. Res. 487), H6439 (see H. Res. 487), H6476 [14JN]

Siemens Foundation: tribute to young women winning the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology for the first time (see S. Res. 397), S15031 [7DE]

Small business: assist with the development, investment in, and purchase of energy efficient buildings, fixtures, equipment, and technology (see H.R. 2389), H5471 [17MY]

Social Security: provide for updated and secure cards (see H.R. 2368), H5470 [17MY]

Southwest Regional Border Authority: establish (see H.R. 2068), H4204 [26AP]

Space policy: anniversary of Landsat spacecraft space-based Earth observations (see H. Res. 891), H16834 [18DE]

———establish prize program to encourage development of space and aeronautics technologies and create endowment to further educate and inspire the public's interest in space and aeronautics (see H.R. 4916), H16948 [19DE]

———honor the anniversary of the dawn of the Space Age and the ensuing 50 years of productive and peaceful space activities (see H. Con. Res. 225), H11250 [3OC]

———mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 2500), H5923 [24MY] (see H.R. 2750), H6576 [15JN]

States: support acquisition of hybrid motor vehicles to satisfy certain fleet requirements (see H.R. 3226), H8834 (see H.R. 3226), H9052 [30JY]

Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1126), H1892 [16FE]

Tariff: DVD readers and writers (see S. 2104), S12287 [27SE] (see H.R. 4886, 4887), H16947 [19DE]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of idling reduction systems for diesel-powered on-highway vehicles (see S. 894), S3199 [15MR] (see H.R. 139), H115 [5JA]

———allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (see H.R. 1818), H3359 [29MR]

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

———expand credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources and investment energy credit to include ocean thermal energy conversion projects (see H.R. 3105), H8185 [19JY]

———extend moratorium on certain taxes relating to the Internet and electronic commerce (see H.R. 3678), H11026 [27SE]

———generate renewable energy and encourage novel technologies related to the production of energy (see H.R. 2652), H6234 [11JN]

———impose a temporary windfall profit tax on crude oil and invest revenues from such tax in renewable energy and energy efficiency (see H.R. 2372), H5470 [17MY]

———increase deduction for the purchase of qualified health care information technology by medical care providers (see H.R. 2377), H5471 [17MY]

———limit extent to which States may tax compensation earned by nonresident telecommuters (see S. 785), S2694 [6MR] (see H.R. 1360), H2243 [6MR]

———make permanent the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 794), H1152 [31JA]

———make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see S. 156), S40 [4JA] (see S. 2128), S12433 [2OC] (see H.R. 743), H1149 [31JA]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see S. 1453), S6549 [23MY] (see H.R. 1077), H1788 [15FE]

———modernize treatment of biomedical research corporations (see H.R. 3264), H9275 [31JY]

———modify the energy efficient appliance credit for certain newer appliances (see S. 1525), S6846 [24MY] (see H.R. 2137), H4484 [3MY]

———permanently extend the research credit and strengthen the alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 2138), H4484 [3MY]

———prohibit discrimination in State taxation of multichannel video programming distribution services (see H.R. 3679), H11026 [27SE]

———promote investment in energy independence through coal to liquid technology, biomass, and oil shale (see H.R. 683), H942 [24JA]

———provide a credit to facilitate accelerated development and deployment of advanced safety systems for commercial motor vehicles (see H.R. 3820), H11490 [10OC]

———provide additional incentives for facilities producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 2691), H6331 [12JN]

———provide direct access to electronic tax return filing (see S. 1074), S4161 [29MR]

———provide for a recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices (see H.R. 2305), H4966 [14MY]

———provide incentives to improve research competitiveness (see S. 41), S37 [4JA] (see S. 2209), S13152 [19OC] (see H.R. 1712), H3183 [27MR]

———provide that certain tax planning inventions are not patentable (see S. 2369), S14488 [15NO]

———repeal limitation on number of qualified hybrid and advanced lean-burn technology vehicles eligible for alternative motor vehicle credit and provide credit for manufacturing hybrid vehicles (see H.R. 2481), H5922 [24MY]

Telecommunications: ensure availability of certain spectrum for public safety entities and establish the Public Safety Interoperable Communications Working Group (see S. 744), S2488 [1MR]

———ensure privacy of wireless telephone numbers (see S. 2361), S14488 [15NO]

———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]

———improve communications interoperability for emergency response (see H.R. 338), H252 [9JA]

———prohibit the unlawful acquisition and use of confidential customer proprietary network information (see S. 780), S2693 [6MR]

———promote competition and preserve and protect ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services (see S. 1853), S9774 [23JY] (see H.R. 3281), H9467 (see H.R. 3281), H9543 [1AU]

———promote deployment of next-generation broadband networks and develop a strategy, enact legislation, and adopt policies to accomplish this objective (see S. Res. 191), S5716 [8MY]

———promote innovation and basic research that will enhance or facilitate availability and affordability of advanced information and communications services (see S. 1493), S6845 [24MY]

———protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (see S. 2454), S15233 [12DE]

———rechannelize certain spectrum bands to promote deployment of commercial broadband technologies to facilitate interoperable communications for public safety (see H.R. 1788), H3358 [29MR]

Telephones: facilitate number portability in order to increase consumer choice of voice service provider (see S. 1769), S9019 [11JY] (see H.R. 3482), H10245 [6SE]

———facilitate rapid deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services, encourage transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network and improve 911 and E-911 access to those with disabilities (see H.R. 3403), H9706 [3AU]

———require mobile phones containing digital cameras to make a sound when a photograph is taken (see H.R. 3488), H10245 [6SE]

———restrict States from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services (see H.R. 436), H513 [12JA]

Television: address digital television transition in border States (see S. 2507), S15911 [18DE]

———clarify law relative to statutory copyright licenses for satellite carriers (see S. 258), S445 [11JA]

———establish a Federal interagency task force to improve public awareness among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending digital television transition (see S. 2125), S12433 [2OC] (see H.R. 3862), H11638 [16OC]

———further inform consumers about the transition to digital television (see H.R. 608), H834 [22JA] (see H.R. 2566), H6006 [5JN]

———protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices (see H.R. 1320), H2164 [5MR]

———provide certain rural counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice (see S. 124), S39 [4JA] (see S. 760), S2598 [5MR]

———repeal certain regulations governing cable and satellite television prices, must-carry programming, and digital television set sales mandates (see H.R. 3602), H10625 [19SE]

Terrorism: improve and expedite assessment and determination of current and emerging chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats, and facilitate assessment and acquisition of countermeasures (see H.R. 1089), H1789 [15FE]

Thomas Alva Edison Commemorative Coin Act: provide a new effective date for the applicability of certain provisions relative to the Edison Memorial Tower (see H.R. 188), H117 [5JA]

Transportation: improve rail and surface transportation security (see S. 184), S41 [4JA] (see H.R. 1269), H2118 [1MR] (see H.R. 1401), H2340 [8MR]

———improve rail and surface transportation security (H.R. 1401), consideration (see H. Res. 270), H3079 [26MR]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: clarify conditions for the interceptions of computer trespass communications (see S. 2434), S15031 [7DE]

Veterans: provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (see S. 1719), S8610 [27JN] (see H.R. 3040), H7776 [12JY]

———provide for payment of stipends to veterans who pursue doctoral degrees in science or technology (see H.R. 112), H114 [5JA]

———tribute to soldiers that served the top secret units for the U.S. Military Intelligence Service under the project name ``Post Office Box 1142'' (see H. Res. 753), H11728 [17OC]

Voting: protect voting rights and improve the administration of Federal elections (see S. 730), S2488 [1MR] (see S. 804), S2795 [7MR] (see H.R. 1381), H2301 [7MR]

Water: encourage research, development, and demonstration of technologies to facilitate the utilization of water produced in connection with the development of domestic energy resources (see H.R. 2339), H5290 [16MY]

Women: authorize workshops to eliminate gender bias for women in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (see H.R. 3514), H10362 [10SE]

World Intellectual Property Day: support goals (see H. Res. 314), H3476 [17AP]

X Prize Foundation: commend leadership in inspiring a new generation of viable, super-efficient vehicles (see H. Res. 907), H16949 [19DE]

Cloture motions

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), S7877 [19JN], S8175, S8177, S8220 [21JN]

Transportation: improve rail and surface transportation security (S. 184), motion to proceed, S2217 [17FE]

Conference reports

America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America COMPETES) Act (H.R. 2272), H9414-H9465 [1AU]

Cost Estimates

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act: CBO (2003), S13354 [24OC]

Excerpts

State of the Union Message: President Bush, S4871 [24AP]

Factsheets

Energy Efficiency Promotion Act (S. 1115), S4495 [16AP]

Letters

America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America COMPETES) Act: Lee T. Todd, Jr., University of Kentucky, S4792 [20AP]

———several Senators, S4797 [20AP]

Construction of CityCenter mixed-use urban development project under Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards in Las Vegas, NV: Robert Elliott, MGM MIRAGE (company), E1906 [18SE]

Dept. of Energy establishment of a Coal Innovation Direct Loan Program to help build low emission coal gasification plants and increase syngas-based liquid fuels and other feedstocks: Andrew N. Liveris, Dow Chemical Co., S7858 [19JN]

———several labor unions, S7859 [19JN]

Dept. of Homeland streamlining of anti-terrorism technology designation and procurement processes: Alan Chvotkin, Professional Services Council, H857 [23JA]

———Brian E. Finch, H858 [23JA]

———David Z. Bodenheimer, Crowell & Moring LLP, H858 [23JA]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H858 [23JA]

Dept. of Labor Energy and Efficiency and Renewable Energy Workforce Training Program: Donald D. Gilligan, National Association of Energy Service Companies, S7525 [12JN]

———Jerome Ringo, Apollo Alliance, S7527 [12JN]

———John D. Podesta, Center for American Progress Action Fund, S7526 [12JN]

———several clean energy business associations, S7526 [12JN]

———several environmental, energy efficiency, and clean energy advocacy representatives, S7526 [12JN]

———William Samuel, AFL-CIO, S7527 [12JN]

Extend moratorium on certain taxes relating to the Internet and electronic commerce: Broderick D. Johnson, Don't Tax Our Web Coalition, S13354 [24OC]

FAA Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) centers consolidation funding: Patrick Forrey, National Air Traffic Controllers Association, H8343 [24JY]

Free Internet Filing Act: Brent Dillabaugh, Hawai'i Alliance for Community-Based Economic Development, S4213 [29MR]

———National Consumer Law Center, S4213 [29MR]

Heroes at Home Act: John Melia, Wounded Warrior Project (organization), S4206 [29MR]

———Norbert R. Ryan, Jr., Military Officers Association of America, S4206 [29MR]

———Susan H. Connors, Brain Injury Association of America, S4206 [29MR]

———Tanna K. Schmidli, National Military Family Association, Inc., S4206 [29MR]

———Thomas R. Swift, American Academy of Neurology, S4206 [29MR]

Implementation of National Emergency Technology Guard Program: Michael Chertoff, Sec. of Homeland Security, S10778 [2AU]

Improve process for the development of needed pediatric medical devices: David P. White, Respironics, Inc., S5458 [2MY]

———Dwight Reynolds, Heart Rhythm Society, S5299 [30AP]

———Ed Rozynski, Stryker Corp., S5457 [2MY]

———Gregory J. Dehmer, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, S5298 [30AP], S5456 [2MY]

———Michael Lauk, Seleon, Inc., S5458 [2MY]

———Pamela W. Barnes, Elizabeth Glazer Pediatiric AIDS Foundation, S5456 [2MY]

———several pediatric medical organizations, S5457, S5458 [2MY]

———Stephen J. Ubl, Advanced Medical Technology Association, S5457 [2MY]

———Ulf Jonsson, Breas Medical AB (company), S5458 [2MY]

Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act: Representative Dingell, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H11822 [22OC]

———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H11822 [22OC]

NASA 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Frank, Committee on Financial Services (House), H8925 [30JY]

———Representative Rangel, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8925 [30JY]

Patent Reform Act: Carl Bass, Autodesk, Inc., H10275 [7SE]

———Edward T. Colligan, Palm, Inc., H10275 [7SE]

———Jeff Rechenbach, Communication Workers of America, H10219 [6SE]

———John Chambers, Cisco Systems, Inc., H10274 [7SE]

———Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H10296 [7SE]

———Representative Rangel, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H10295 [7SE]

———Safra Catz, Oracle Corp., H10275 [7SE]

———several organizations, H10281 [7SE]

———Steven R. Appleton, Micron Technology, Inc., H10275 [7SE]

———Tod Loofbourrow, Authoria, Inc., H10275 [7SE]

———William M. Hewitt, Kalido (business), H10275 [7SE]

Promoting Antiterrorism Cooperation Through Technology and Science (PACTS) Act: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H1912 [27FE]

———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H1912 [27FE]

———Representative Lantos, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H1912 [27FE]

Rail and Public Transportation Security Act: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H3100 [27MR]

———Representative Waxman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H3100 [27MR]

Require employers to recruit from domestic workforce before hiring guest workers: William Samuel, AFL-CIO, S7039 [5JN]

Science and Technology Homeland Security International Cooperative Programs Office: Ronald K. Noble, Interpol, H4651 [9MY]

Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act: Representative Dingell, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E889 [30AP]

———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), E889 [30AP]

Use of Digital Television and Public Safety Fund receipts for national IP-enabled emergency network: National Emergency Numbering Association and Association of Public-Safety Communication Officials International, Inc., S2785 [7MR]

Lists

Cosponsors of S. 761, America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America COMPETES) Act, S4798 [20AP]

Democratic and Republican staff that worked on H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America COMPETES) Act, S10768 [2AU]

Government websites victimized by cybercrime, E2212 [23OC]

Organizations and companies opposing H.R. 1908, Patent Reform Act, H10068 [4SE], H10148 [5SE], H10218 [6SE], H10304 [7SE]

Organizations supporting H.R. 1908, Patent Reform Act, H10272 [7SE]

Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson's Science and Technology Braintrust—Education and Skills Needed For the Digital to Innovation Age panelists, H11057 [1OC]

Top 10 fastest supercomputers in the world, S12276 [27SE]

Memorandums

Extend Moratorium on Certain Taxes Relating to the Internet and Electronic Commerce: John R. Luckey, Congressional Research Service, S13415 [25OC]

Motions

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), H9222 [31JY]

———invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), conference report, H9604 [2AU]

Education: authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships (H.R. 363), H4024 [24AP]

NIST: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1868), H4462 [3MY]

Power resources: facilitate development of markets for alternative fuels and ultra low sulfur diesel fuel through research, development, and demonstration and data collection (H.R. 547), H1391 [8FE]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), H9875 [4AU]

Transportation: improve rail and surface transportation security (H.R. 1401), H3146 [27MR]

———improve rail and surface transportation security (S. 184), S2217 [17FE]

Outlines

Rocky Flats Special Cohort Act (H.R. 904), E292 [7FE]

Remarks in House

Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act: authorize appropriations subject to pay-as-you-go requirement, H1365-H1367 [8FE]

Aeronautics: anniversary of research accomplishments embodied in ``the breaking of the sound barrier'' (H. Res. 736), H11614-H11616 [16OC]

African Americans: commend efforts to encourage Black college students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, E1637 [27JY]

Agriculture: promote use of anaerobic digesters by agricultural producers and rural small businesses to produce renewable energy and improve environmental quality (H.R. 3044), E1522 [13JY]

———provide for Federal research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities to enable the development of farms that are net producers of both food and energy, H3004-H3010 [23MR]

Air pollution: establish economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program to assist in transition to new clean energy technologies and protect against higher energy costs, H13402 [8NO]

Allen, Frances E.: Association for Computing Machinery A.M. Turning Award recipient, H4216 [1MY]

———tribute (H. Con. Res. 95), H4216, H4219, H4220 [1MY]

Arizona State University: tribute for participation in the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, E1310 [15JN]

Aviation: diversify fuel supply for aircraft to include domestically produced alternative fuels, H1370, H1372-H1376, H1380 [8FE]

———require commercial airlines to make flight delay information available to the public, E219 [30JA]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: implement the Automated Targeting System for Passengers at all U.S. border crossing points, H4714, H4715 [9MY]

Business and industry: preserve mathematics- and science-based industries (H.R. 828), E253 [5FE]

Carnegie Mellon University: tribute to Tartan racing team, E2474 [4DE]

China, People's Republic of: impact of computer hacking on national security, H10323 [10SE]

Climate: establish a market-driven system to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and promote advanced energy research and technology development and deployment, H792 [22JA]

Coal: FutureGen project funding, H6678, H6679 [19JN]

———investment in clean coal technologies, H697, H702, H703 [18JA]

Colleges and universities: authorize higher education curriculum development and graduate training in advanced energy and green building technologies (H.R. 1716), H6026, H6027 [6JN]

Colorado: improve compensation for certain persons injured in the course of employment at the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site (H.R. 904), E292 [7FE]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: block acquisition of minority interest in 3Com Corp., by Bain Capital, LLC and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., H11226 [3OC]

Computers: better assure cyber-security, H6425, H6426 [14JN]

———discourage spyware (H.R. 1525), H5548-H5551 [22MY], H6037 [6JN]

———promote freedom of expression on the Internet and protect U.S. businesses from coercion by foreign entities to participate in repression of such freedom (H.R. 275), E702 [30MR]

———provide for a comprehensive nationwide inventory of existing broadband service (H.R. 3919), H13557-H13561 [13NO], E2196 [22OC], E2426 [15NO]

Conservation of energy: establish centers to encourage demonstration and commercial application of advanced energy methods and technologies (H.R. 85), H2408-H2411 [12MR]

———phase out sale of low-efficiency light bulbs and develop plan for increasing use of more efficient bulbs by consumers and businesses, H9749 [4AU]

———phase out sale of low-efficiency light bulbs and develop plan for increasing use of more efficient bulbs by consumers and businesses (H.R. 1547), E563 [15MR]

———study potential fuel savings from intelligent transportation systems that help businesses and consumers plan travel and avoid delays, H9867 [4AU]

Copyrights: promote innovation, encourage introduction of new technology, enhance library preservation efforts, and protect fair use rights of consumers (H.R. 1201), E407 [27FE]

Crime: modernize and expand reporting requirements relative to child pornography and expand cooperation in combating child pornography (H.R. 3791), H14190-H14193 [5DE]

———protect youth from exploitation by adults using the Internet (H.R. 837), H14193 [5DE]

———use of the Internet to track convicted sex offenders, H11176 [3OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: expand electronic benefit transfer (EBT) program to include farmers' markets, H8768, H8780 [27JY]

———tailor rural broadband program to better serve those living in rural areas (H.R. 2035), E865 [26AP]

Dept. of Defense: Army Future Combat Systems Program funding, H5064, H5065, H5137 [16MY]

———increase use of renewable energy to meet a higher percentage of electricity needs, H5281 [16MY]

———reauthorize Information Technology Exchange (Digital Tech Corps) Program, H5261 [16MY]

———review procedures to classify excess defense articles and defense services with military technology components, H5279 [16MY]

———tribute to Joint Service Explosive Ordnance Disposal Program, E1974 [25SE]

———use of modeling, analysis, and simulation technology in defense, homeland security, and disaster preparedness planning, H5279 [16MY]

———provide grants to encourage and enhance the study of modeling and simulation at institutions of higher education (H.R. 4165), E2407 [14NO]

Dept. of Energy: anniversary of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (H. Con. Res. 251), H14183, H14184 [5DE]

———Brookhaven National Laboratory funding, H7897 [17JY]

———establish competitive grant program for universities to research and develop biomass energy technologies using trees killed by disease or insect infestation, H9862, H9863 [4AU]

———establish monetary prizes for achievements in overcoming scientific and technical barriers associated with hydrogen energy (H.R. 632), H6027-H6031 [6JN]

———establish the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, H9743 [4AU]

———establish the Solar Energy Industries Research and Promotion Board and the Solar Energy Research and Promotion Operating Committee, H9865, H9866 [4AU]

———give priority to research grants that expand domestic energy production through the use of coal-to-liquids technology and advanced nuclear reprocessing, H4017, H4024, H4025 [24AP]

———H-Prize funding, H6757 [20JN], H16746 [18DE]

———hydrogen technologies funding, H6772 [20JN]

———Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program funding, H6712, H6713 [19JN]

———reauthorize and improve the carbon capture and storage research, development, and demonstration program, H9743 [4AU], H14440 [6DE]

———reauthorize and improve the carbon capture and storage research, development, and demonstration program (H.R. 1933), E796 [19AP]

———require study, inventory, and assessment of hydroelectric power production capacity, H3663, H3664 [19AP], E800 [19AP]

Dept. of HHS: make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (H.R. 223), H840 [23JA], E22 [5JA]

———provide financial incentives to providers and health information exchange networks to encourage the adoption and use of interactive personal health records, H6013 [6JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Bureau of Customs and Border Protection unmanned aerial vehicles funding, H6444-H6446 [14JN]

———conduct pilot program to deploy mobile biometric identification equipment on maritime vessels for immigration enforcement, H4660 [9MY]

———conduct survey of transportation workers relative to efficacy and adequacy of security training programs and report findings to Congress, H3137, H3138 [27MR]

———establish the Science and Technology Homeland Security International Cooperative Programs Office, H4651 [9MY]

———establish the Science and Technology Homeland Security International Cooperative Programs Office (H.R. 884), H1909-H1914 [27FE], E434 [1MR]

———implement additional passenger screening and information systems for rail and bus transportation, H3091, H3094 [27MR]

———prohibit awarding of Homeland Security Grant Program funds to private bus operators for over-the-road bus security improvements, H3136, H3137 [27MR]

———promote information and education exchange with friendly nations to promote sharing of homeland security best practices and technologies, H6433 [14JN]

———protect security of personal information submitted electronically to the Travelers Redress Inquiry Program, H4705, H4706 [9MY]

———provide improved and up-to-date communications equipment for the New York City Fire Dept. (H.R. 3199), E1633 [26JY]

———streamline anti-terrorism technology designation and procurement processes, H4665, H4667 [9MY]

———streamline anti-terrorism technology designation and procurement processes (H.R. 599), H855-H859 [23JA]

———U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) program implementation, H4715 [9MY]

Dept. of Justice: conduct a feasibility study on expansion of the National Incident-Based Reporting System to identify crime data relative to elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 355), H313 [10JA]

———establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction, improve the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and improve investigation and prosecution of predators (H.R. 3845), H13577, H13582-H13589 [13NO], H14189 [5DE], E2453 [15NO]

———provide grants for Internet crime prevention education programs (H.R. 4134), H13593 [13NO], E2413 [14NO]

———require sex offenders to register online identifiers with the National Sex Offender Registry in order to protect users of social networking websites (H.R. 719), H13577, H13578, H13589-H13591 [13NO]

Dept. of Labor: job training for dislocated workers program funding, H13949 [14NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: clarify that existing legal prohibitions on the misuse of departmental names and symbols extend to misleading Internet sites bearing similarities to the IRS Internet site, H3422, H3423 [17AP]

———establish an Energy Security Fund and an Alternate Fuels Grant Program, H1368, H1369 [8FE]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations to reduce the incidence of child injury and death occurring inside or outside motor vehicles (H.R. 1216), H16871-H16874 [19DE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: require agencies receiving funding to expand use of e-commerce technologies, H6553 [15JN]

Doyle Center for Manufacturing Technology (organization): prohibit funding, H10004, H10005 [4AU]

Ecology and environment: declare U.S. policy on international climate cooperation and authorize assistance to promote clean and efficient energy technologies in foreign countries, H9735 [4AU]

———ecosystem-based monitoring funding, H8634 [26JY]

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), H5496-H5512 [21MY], H9222 [31JY]

———invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), conference report, H9592-H9606 [2AU], E1764, E1768, E1772 [4AU], E1784 [4SE]

———invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 602), H9557-H9563 [2AU]

———invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), motion to instruct conferees, H9222, H9223 [31JY]

Education: authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships (H.R. 363), H3809, H4013-H4026 [24AP], H4054 [25AP], H5511 [21MY], E853 [25AP], E866 [26AP], E889 [30AP], E944 [3MY], E1003 [9MY]

———authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships (H.R. 363), consideration (H. Res. 318), H3800-H3802 [24AP]

———authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships (H.R. 363), motion to recommit, H4024, H4025 [24AP]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend relative to mathematics and science instruction (H.R. 3313), E2076 [5OC]

EPA: address issues with respect to certification requirements of nationally recognized testing laboratory relative to components of E-85 fuel dispensers, H1357, H1362, H1363 [8FE]

———conduct study on effect of new additives in alternative fuels on volatile emissions and nitrogen oxide emissions, H1359-H1362 [8FE]

———consider strategies to minimize evaporative emissions from biofuels infrastructure, H1360-H1362 [8FE]

———recommend where in the fuel supply chain additives optimally should be added to fuels, H1365 [8FE]

———utilize land grant institutions, historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, and other minority-serving institutions among resources to undertake research, H1362 [8FE]

FAA: prohibit funding for consolidation of Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) centers, H8342-H8344 [24JY]

FCC: reevaluate band plans for certain frequencies and reconfigure them to include spectrum to be licensed for small geographic areas, H7298 [27JN]

———require issuance of a final order relative to usage of white spaces of the broadband spectrum (H.R. 1597), E796 [19AP]

FDA: develop a unique device identification system for medical devices, H10597 [19SE]

———require prescription drug advertisements contain information on how to report drug side effects to MedWatch Program, H10597 [19SE]

Great Lakes Energy Research Park: funding, E1399 [22JN]

Health: encourage use of electronic health records and provide a secure framework in which such records are made available for a national information technology infrastructure (H.R. 2991), H7494 [11JY]

———enhance adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care (H.R. 3800), E2108 [10OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H12725-H12732 [5NO], H13952-H13956 [14NO], H15453 [13DE]

Help America Vote Act: require voting systems to provide a verifiable paper record of each vote cast and ensure the security of electronic data (H.R. 3500), H11019-H11025 [27SE]

High-Performance Computing Act: amend (H.R. 1068), H2406-H2408 [12MR]

Hornbeck, Larry: National Academy of Engineering inductee, E2042 [2OC]

House Rules: require lists of earmarks be made available to the general public on the Internet (H. Res. 169), E1694 [2AU]

Housing: prohibit funds limiting the use of technology in the development of modular or manufactured temporary disaster housing, H8379, H8380 [24JY]

Houston, TX: tribute to new facility at Johnson Space Center to house the Saturn V rocket, E1774 [4AU]

Hurricanes: improve U.S. forecasting, monitoring, and warning capabilities (H.R. 2531), E2509 [6DE]

Hydroelectric power: recognize and support large-scale and small-scale conventional hydropower projects, H9858 [4AU]

IBM Corp.: tribute, E2216 [23OC]

Immigration: enforce employment restrictions on unauthorized aliens through the use of improved Social Security cards and an Employment Eligibility Database (H.R. 98), H2568 [14MR], H2818 [21MR], E10 [5JA]

———increase number of H-1B visas, E958 [4MY]

———prohibit implementation of the visa waiver program, H6466, H6467 [14JN]

———suspend visa waiver program until certain entry-exit control requirements are met, H8791 [27JY]

———suspend visa waiver program until certain entry-exit control requirements are met (H.R. 1342), H7835-H7841 [16JY]

Information services: strengthen requirements related to security breaches of data involving the disclosure of sensitive personal information (H.R. 2124), E959 [4MY]

Intellectual property: enhance remedies for violations of laws (H.R. 4279), E2500 [5DE]

———improve management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement (H.R. 3578), H11077 [2OC]

Irlmeier, Jodie: Iowa Technology and Education Connection Iowa Technology Educator of the Year award recipient, E2455 [16NO]

Johnstown, PA: prohibit funding for the Center for Instrumented Critical Infrastructure, H7877, H7878 [17JY]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to Liberty High School science bowl team, E891 [30AP]

La Jolla, CA: tribute to Preuss School University of California, San Diego robotics team, E205 [29JA]

Manchester, NH: tribute to Manchester West High School robotics team, H2491 [14MR]

Marine Desalination Systems, Inc.: prohibit funding for atmospheric water harvesting, H10003, H10004 [4AU]

Marinoff, Amanda: Siemens Foundation Competition in Math, Science and Technology award recipient, E2535 [11DE]

Medicare: provide a moratorium on certain physician payment reductions for advanced diagnostic imaging services (H.R. 1293), H10738 [24SE]

Motor vehicles: enhanced battery and electric drive technology research funding, H6673, H6674 [19JN]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology, H11076 [2OC]

Nanosys, Inc.: prohibit funding for fuel cell membrane electrode assembly development, H7883, H7884 [17JY]

NASA: commend completion of Atlantis (space shuttle) mission, E1408 [25JN]

———funding, H1109 [31JA]

National Agriculture Day: observance, H3004-H3010 [23MR]

National Archives and Records Administration: establish a servitude and emancipation archival research database (H.R. 439), E103 [12JA]

National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week: designate (H. Con. Res. 215), H15245-H15247, H15277 [11DE]

National Chemistry Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 751), H11816, H11817 [22OC], E2247 [25OC], E2271 [30OC]

National Cyber Security Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 716), H11609-H11612 [16OC], E2088 [9OC], E2211 [23OC]

National Guard: ensure provision of the necessary resources to respond to national domestic disasters, H5064, H5065 [16MY]

National objectives: ensure that the U.S. leads the world in next generation energy technologies, grow the economy, create high-skill American jobs, eliminate overdependence on foreign oil, and address global warming, H42-H49 [4JA], H702 [18JA]

NAVSYS Corp.: Small Business Technology Council Tibbetts Award recipient, E2388 [9NO]

Navy: submarine program funding, E2417 [14NO]

———utilize nuclear propulsion for all future major combat vessels, H15344 [12DE]

New York, NY: anniversary of High School for Enterprise, Business and Technology, E1100 [21MY]

NIST: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1868), H4452-H4464 [3MY], E748, E764, E767 [17AP], E998, E1002, E1003 [9MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1868), amendment process, H4120 [25AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1868), consideration (H. Res. 350), H4302-H4306 [2MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1868), corrections in engrossment, H4464 [3MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1868), motion to recommit, H4462 [3MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1868), unanimous-consent agreement, H4461 [3MY]

———clarify the Technology Innovation Program, H4459 [3MY]

———encourage research and commercialization of plastics technology utilizing renewable energy sources to replace petroleum-based materials, H4461 [3MY]

———establish Federal manufacturing research database, H4460 [3MY]

———establish initiative to promote research, development, and demonstration of miner tracking and communications systems and standards for underground communications (H.R. 3877), H12130, H12131 [29OC], E2295 [31OC]

———funding, H5511 [21MY]

———make firms and entities involved in biotechnology research and innovation eligible for grants under the Technology Innovation Program, H4461, H4462 [3MY]

———Quick Scatterometer satellite development funding, E2509 [6DE]

NSF: allocate funds to early career awards for science and engineering researchers except where sufficient number of meritorious grant applications have not been received, H4020 [24AP]

———award grants to institutions of higher education to develop and offer education and training programs (H.R. 1467), H6024-H6026 [6JN], E1246 [11JN]

———create a program to award scholarships in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to undergraduate scholars, H4014, H4016, H4022 [24AP]

———expand eligibility for early career awards to researchers who have followed alternative career paths, H4021 [24AP]

———National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program funding, H8670 [26JY]

———prohibit funding for programs unless offsets have been established, H4404, H4405 [2MY]

———provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (H.R. 694), H10021-H10023 [4SE], E1797 [5SE], E1813 [6SE], E1854 [10SE], E1860 [11SE]

———provide grants to enhance the quality of undergraduate science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education in Hispanic-serving institutions, H4397, H4402-H4404 [2MY], E951 [4MY]

———science, technology, engineering, math research and education (STEM) programs funding, H5511, H5512 [21MY]

Olathe, KS: tribute to Olathe Northwest High School robotics team, E1080 [17MY]

Pakistan: prohibit proposed sale of Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATPs), H5693 [23MY]

Parker Hannifin Corp.: encourage reconsideration of Eastlake, OH, plant closing upon receipt of hybrid drivetrain program funding, H7893 [17JY]

Patents: allow patent applicants to delay publication of applications for patents that have been denied, H10297, H10298, H10300 [7SE]

———reform (H.R. 1908), H7480-H7486 [10JY], H10065-H10071 [4SE], H10146-H10154 [5SE], H10217-H10224 [6SE], H10270-H10307 [7SE], E773-E775 [18AP], E1926, E1932 [19SE]

———reform (H.R. 1908), consideration (H. Res. 636), H10249-H10255 [7SE]

———reform (H.R. 1908), corrections in engrossment, H10308 [7SE]

Peterborough, NH: tribute to Region 14 Applied Technology Center robotics team, H2491 [14MR]

Power resources: allow fuel distributors and retailers to transform their businesses to store, handle, and dispense hydrogen fuel, H1363, H1364 [8FE]

———authorize energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities, H682 [18JA]

———awarding of attorneys fees in court cases brought against the Government relative to regulations promoting energy independence and security, H9737 [4AU]

———coal-to-liquid fuels blending with biofuels research funding, H9729 [4AU]

———enhance research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of biofuels related technologies, H9743 [4AU]

———enhance research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of solar energy technologies, H9743, H9745 [4AU]

———establish monetary prizes for products that reduce our dependence on foreign oil, H6244 [12JN]

———exempt from energy efficiency requirements boilers that operate without the need for an electricity supply, H9842 [4AU]

———geothermal heat pump technology acceleration program funding, H9843, H9844 [4AU]

———improve energy efficiency to reduce future greenhouse gas emissions, H9728 [4AU]

———include coal-to-liquid fuel refineries as a potential source of carbon dioxide for large-scale sequestration demonstrations, H9729 [4AU]

———innovation and development of alternative energy sources, H15298-H15304 [11DE]

———invest in renewable and alternative energy resources, promote new technologies, improve efficiency, and create a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve, E1547 [17JY]

———invest in renewable and alternative energy resources, promote new technologies, improve efficiency, and create a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve (H.R. 6), H555-H561 [16JA], H646-H648, H650, H652, H661-H668 [17JA], H674, H675, H688-H729, H732, H733, H736, H746-H751 [18JA], H779-H782 [19JA], H826-H830, H832 [22JA], H845 [23JA], H968, H969, H975 [29JA], H1399 [8FE], H2016 [28FE], H6408 [14JN], H6657 [18JN], H6741 [20JN], H7081, H7082, H7199 [26JN], H9662 [3AU], H14088 [4DE], H14233-H14239 [5DE], H14453, H14454 [6DE], E147 [18JA], E151, E156, E160 [19JA], E190, E191 [24JA]

———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, H14159, H14160, H14161, H14162, H14163 [5DE], H14254, H14255, H14270-H14445, H14449, H14451 [6DE], H15321 [12DE], H15444 [13DE], H15723 [17DE], H16648, H16650, H16659-H16752, H16799, H16818-H16820 [18DE], H16841, H16937 [19DE], E2529, E2531 [10DE], E2540, E2542 [11DE], E2546, E2550, E2552 [12DE], E2582 [13DE], E2589, E2591 [18DE], E2631, E2641, E2652, E2660, E2661 [19DE], E2665, E2667 [28DE]

———promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities, H555 [16JA], H697, H702, H703, H709 [18JA], H1391 [8FE], H9558, H9597 [2AU], H14431 [6DE]

———promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities (S. 154), H830 [22JA]

———promote development and use of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies, H6679 [19JN]

———promote energy independence and security, H11014-H11018 [27SE], H11176 [3OC], H12105 [29OC], E2243 [25OC]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), H9548 [2AU], H9713, H9722-H9914 [4AU], H10205 [6SE], H12444 [1NO], H14234, H14236 [5DE], E1780, E1781 [4AU], E1788, E1791 [4SE], E1806 [5SE], E1818 [6SE], E1906 [18SE]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), amendment process, H8940 [30JY]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), consideration (H. Res. 615), H9715-H9722 [4AU]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), motion to recommit, H9912 [4AU]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), unanimous-consent agreement, H9869 [4AU]

———promote energy independence and security through science and technology research funding, H9727 [4AU]

———provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil, H4299 [2MY]

———provide research, development, and demonstration on energy technologies to ensure a continued supply and efficient use of affordable, reliable, and clean energy (H.R. 2483), H11815 [22OC]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology, H710 [18JA], H1674 [15FE], H2233-H2235 [6MR], H7960 [17JY], H11400 [10OC], H11697 [17OC], H13831-H13835 [13NO]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (H.R. 670), H1453 [12FE], H3057 [26MR], H4279 [1MY], H6574 [15JN], H6666 [19JN], H12135 [29OC], H13389 [8NO], E193 [24JA]

Privacy: protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (H.R. 220), E5 [5JA]

Public buildings: exempt certain child care and health care facilities from requirement to use energy efficient light bulbs containing mercury, H9735 [4AU]

———install energy-efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs in construction, alteration, and maintenance, H6977, H6980, H6991, H6992 [22JN]

———install energy-efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs in construction, alteration, and maintenance (H.R. 1705), E662 [28MR]

———prohibit use of funds for purchase of light bulbs that do not have the Energy Star designation, H6558 [15JN], H6772 [20JN], H6919 [21JN], H7185 [26JN], H7323 [27JN], H8359 [24JY], H8646 [26JY], E1691 [2AU]

Pueblo, CO: Transportation Technology Center tunnel construction funding, H11674 [17OC]

Railroads: positive-train control safety devices installation funding, H11673 [17OC]

Ramsey, NJ: tribute to Don Bosco Prep High School for participation in the Internet Science and Technology Fair, E1204 [6JN]

Rockford, IL: Marsh Elementary School recipient of the Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association Explora Vision Award, E1371 [21JN]

Russia: anniversary of launch of Sputnik satellite, H11128 [2OC]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of Discovery Museum Science & Space Center Challenger Learning Center, E2126 [12OC]

Safety: establish a permanent grant program to improve public safety communications and the interoperability of emergency communications equipment, H8804 [27JY]

SBA: improve small business' ability to be more energy efficient, H9735 [4AU]

Schlossberger, Janelle: Siemens Foundation Competition in Math, Science and Technology award recipient, E2535 [11DE]

Schools: conduct study on how sustainable building features affect the environment, operational costs, test scores, and student health, H9841, H9842 [4AU]

Science: ensure development and responsible stewardship of nanotechnology (H.R. 3235), E1671 [1AU]

———prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research, H390, H391 [11JA]

———prohibit the cloning of humans, H14132 [4DE]

———prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 2560), H6037-H6042 [6JN], H6114 [7JN], E1248 [11JN]

———prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 2564), H6039-H6042 [6JN]

Scientific Solutions, Inc: prohibit funding for Swimmer Detection Sonar Network, H10002, H10003 [4AU]

Sherwin-Williams Co.: prohibit funding for Paint Shield for Protecting People from Microbial Threats project, H10001, H10002 [4AU]

Sonic Foundry, Inc.: tribute, H2248 [7MR]

South Carolina: prohibit funding for the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Science and Technology Initiative, H7878, H7879 [17JY]

Southwest Regional Border Authority: establish, E2092 [9OC]

Space policy: anniversary of Landsat spacecraft space-based Earth observations (H. Res. 891), E2604 [19DE]

———honor the anniversary of the dawn of the Space Age and the ensuing 50 years of productive and peaceful space activities, H11301 [4OC]

———honor the anniversary of the dawn of the Space Age and the ensuing 50 years of productive and peaceful space activities (H. Con. Res. 225), H11612-H11614 [16OC], E2059 [3OC]

———mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (H.R. 2750), H8920-H8925 [30JY], H9560 [2AU]

Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1126), H2411, H2412 [12MR]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: revise Federal drug-testing guidelines, E2074 [5OC]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for certain education and training expenses (H.R. 244), E27 [5JA]

———allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (H.R. 1818), E725 [30MR]

———extend moratorium on certain taxes relating to the Internet and electronic commerce (H.R. 3678), H11567-H11573 [16OC], H12160-H12164, H12173, H12208 [30OC], E2001 [27SE]

———make permanent the credit for producing electricity from wind (H.R. 794), E238 [1FE]

———make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (H.R. 743), E240 [1FE]

———make research and development tax credit permanent, E2666 [28DE]

———modernize treatment of biomedical research corporations (H.R. 3264), E1689 [2AU]

———permanently extend the research credit and strengthen the alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses, E2392 [13NO]

———permanently extend the research credit and strengthen the alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (H.R. 2138), H12157, H12158 [30OC], H15419 [13DE]

———prohibit discrimination in State taxation of multichannel video programming distribution services (H.R. 3679), E1998 [27SE]

———promote investment in energy independence through coal to liquid technology, biomass, and oil shale (H.R. 683), E193 [24JA]

———provide a credit to facilitate accelerated development and deployment of advanced safety systems for commercial motor vehicles (H.R. 3820), E2198 [22OC]

———provide for a recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices (H.R. 2305), E1036 [14MY]

Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act: condition funding on the budget status of Social Security trust funds, H4462 [3MY]

Telecommunications: improve communications interoperability for emergency response, E1013 [10MY]

———promote competition and preserve and protect ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services (H.R. 3281), E1684 [2AU]

———provide grants and other support to achieve communications interoperability in the U.S., H199 [9JA], E1693 [2AU]

Telephones: facilitate rapid deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services, encourage transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network and improve 911 and E-911 access to those with disabilities (H.R. 3403), H13554-H13557 [13NO], E2427 [15NO]

Television: further inform consumers about the transition to digital television (H.R. 608), E1207 [6JN]

———repeal certain regulations governing cable and satellite television prices, must-carry programming, and digital television set sales mandates (H.R. 3602), E1922 [19SE]

Texas Wesleyan University: tribute to Ed and Rae Schollmaier Science and Technology Center, E800 [19AP]

Thomas Alva Edison Commemorative Coin Act: provide a new effective date for the applicability of certain provisions relative to the Edison Memorial Tower (H.R. 188), H532-H534 [16JA]

Transportation: improve rail and surface transportation security (H.R. 1269), E451 [1MR]

———improve rail and surface transportation security (H.R. 1401), H3099-H3150 [27MR], H6658 [18JN], H11688 [17OC], E499 [8MR], E704, E705 [30MR]

———improve rail and surface transportation security (H.R. 1401), consideration (H. Res. 270), H3089-H3098 [27MR]

———improve rail and surface transportation security (H.R. 1401), correction in engrossment, H3149 [27MR]

———improve rail and surface transportation security (H.R. 1401), motion to recommit, H3146-H3149 [27MR]

University of South Carolina: tribute to School of Medicine ultrasound training program, H10438 [18SE]

Veterans: tribute to soldiers that served the top secret units for the U.S. Military Intelligence Service under the project name ``Post Office Box 1142'' (H. Res. 753), H11759 [18OC]

West Los Angeles Community College: prohibit funding for the On Location Entertainment Industry Craft and Technician Training project, H8085, H8086 [18JY]

West Morris, NJ: tribute to West Morris Mendham High School robotics team, E971 [7MY]

Worcester, MA: tribute to Massachusetts Academy of Mathematics and Sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute robotics team, E867 [26AP]

Workforce Investment Act: funding, H8119 [18JY], H12331 [31OC]

Remarks in Senate

Air Force Space Command: anniversary (S. Res. 389), S16056 [19DE]

America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America COMPETES) Act: provide a point of order against any congressional earmark of authorized funds, S4875, S4876 [24AP], S5029, S5030, S5056 [25AP]

———sunset provisions to ensure congressional review and oversight, S5046, S5047, S5057 [25AP]

Baton Rouge, LA: St. Thomas More School winners of the National Engineers Week Future City Competition, S2897 [8MR]

Border Patrol: increase detention bed space for illegal immigrants, provide for additional agents, and enhance physical and virtual border security measures, S6523-S6528 [23MY], S7128 [6JN]

Business and industry: manufacturing initiatives funding, S3687 [23MR]

Butler, Bradley: tribute to participation in SkillsUSA (organization) State Competition, S10897 [3AU]

Children and youth: develop the next generation of parental control technology (S. 602), S2025 [15FE], S2231 [26FE]

China, People's Republic of: encourage partnership with U.S. to address certain energy and environmental issues, S6419 [22MY]

———impact of Internet usage on communication and awareness of social and political issues, S12893 [16OC]

Coast Guard: improve acquisition under the Integrated Deepwater Program, S4091 [29MR]

———improve acquisition under the Integrated Deepwater Program (S. 924), S3357-S3360 [20MR], S15945 [19DE]

Colleges and universities: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities, S9733-S9736 [23JY], S9802 [24JY]

Colorado: improve compensation for certain persons injured in the course of employment at the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site (S. 729), S2495 [1MR]

Computers: better assure cyber-security, S11304 [10SE]

———improve quality of Federal and State data on availability and quality of broadband services and promote deployment of affordable broadband services (S. 1492), S6860 [24MY]

———promote a free and open Internet by requiring network operators to treat all content equally and ensuring transparency in provision of any communications (S. 215), S286 [9JA]

———study and promote use of energy efficient computer servers (S. 129), S126 [4JA]

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, S13503 [29OC]

———provide national energy efficiency standards for general service incandescent lamps (S. 2017), S11054 [4SE]

Consortium on the Impact of Technology in Aging Health Services: establish (S. 716), S2367 [28FE]

Copyrights: harmonize rate setting standards for copyright licenses relative to certain sound recordings (S. 256), S446 [11JA]

Crime: improve prevention, investigation, and prosecution of cyber-crime (S. 2213), S13194 [22OC]

———modernize and expand reporting requirements relative to child pornography and expand cooperation in combating child pornography (S. 519), S1714 [7FE]

DEA: remove prohibition on electronic prescriptions of controlled substances, S12752, S12753 [4OC]

Dept. of Commerce: establish an Advanced Multidisciplinary Computing Software Institute (S. 1948), S10895 [3AU]

Dept. of Defense: Army Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Center funding, S12512 [3OC]

———authorize appropriations to address equipment reset and other equipment needs of the National Guard (S. 756), S2600 [5MR]

———Battlefield Surveillance and Management Radar System funding, S12519, S12520 [3OC]

———combat vehicle and automotive technology research and development funding, S12520, S12521 [3OC]

———DDG-51 Class Modernization-Hybrid Propulsion Permanent Magnet Drive System funding, S12416 [2OC]

———Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency limb replacement research funding, S12834 [15OC]

———develop effective missile defense technology to protect the U.S. and its allies against Iranian ballistic missiles, S9077-S9080, S9112 [12JY]

———enhance the defense nanotechnology research and development program (S. 1425), S6302 [17MY]

———high altitude unmanned aerial vehicles funding, S12520 [3OC]

———Maternal-Fetal Health Informatics and Outreach Program funding, S12417 [2OC]

———Patriot Missile Program funding, S12520 [3OC]

———Smart Data Project—Real Time Geospatial Video Sensor Intelligence Program funding, S12416 [2OC]

———establish and maintain public website with a database of available scholarships, fellowships, and financial assistance programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S. 2428), S15161 [12DE]

———invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy, S13228 [23OC]

Dept. of Energy: Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program funding, S15005 [7DE]

———decision on site for FutureGen Initiative, S14477 [15NO]

———establish Coal Innovation Direct Loan Program to help build low emission coal gasification plants and increase syngas-based liquid fuels and other feedstocks, S7845, S7846-S7849, S7856, S7858-S7861 [19JN], S8050 [20JN]

———establish the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, S5025 [25AP]

———establish the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (S. 696), S2279 [27FE]

———make certain loan guarantees for advanced energy conservation and efficiency technology projects, S7429 [11JN], S15875 [18DE]

———nuclear nonproliferation activities programs funding, S7840 [19JN]

———Office of Science funding, S5025 [25AP]

———physical sciences basic research funding, S5067 [25AP]

———reauthorize and improve the carbon capture and storage research, development, and demonstration program (S. 962), S3612 [22MR]

———review strategic plan for advanced computing, S12275 [27SE], S14695 [3DE]

Dept. of HHS: establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (S. 1858), S15572, S15574 [13DE]

———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (S. 634), S2082-S2085 [15FE]

———Health Information Technology program funding, S13236, S13237 [23OC]

———require the incorporation of counterfeit-resistant technologies into the packaging of prescription drugs, S5483 [2MY], S5684, S5685 [8MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: implement National Emergency Technology Guard Program, S7807 [18JN], S10778 [2AU]

———prevent implementation of regulations that would eliminate certification process for H-2B visa applicants, S10092 [26JY]

———redirect funding to the Emergency Communications and Interoperability Grants program and study feasibility of commercial entities developing public safety communications networks, S2687 [6MR], S2779-S2782 [7MR]

———require implementation of U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) program as a trigger for immigration enforcement, S7106, S7154, S7158, S7161, S7162 [6JN], S11778 [20SE]

———require issuance and use of Social Security cards with biometric identifiers for the establishment of employment authorization and identity, S10085 [26JY]

Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program to facilitate the creation of methamphetamine precursor electronic logbook systems (S. 1276), S5565-S5568 [3MY]

———require sex offenders to register online identifiers with the National Sex Offender Registry in order to protect users of social networking websites (S. 431), S1342 [30JA]

Dept. of Labor: establish an Energy and Efficiency and Renewable Energy Workforce Training Program, S7524-S7528 [12JN]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations to reduce the incidence of child injury and death occurring inside or outside motor vehicles (H.R. 1216), S16060 [19DE]

———issue regulations to reduce the incidence of child injury and death occurring inside or outside motor vehicles (S. 694), S2278 [27FE], S4869 [24AP], S5925 [10MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: commend use of information technology in the provision of health care services, S6396 [21MY]

Ecology and environment: develop a methodology for, and complete a national assessment of, geological storage capacity for carbon dioxide (S. 731), S2498 [1MR]

———invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy, S3461-S3464, S3506 [21MR]

———invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy (S. 761), S2603-S2629, S2646 [5MR], S2649 [6MR], S2889, S2904 [8MR], S2970 [9MR], S4790-S4802 [20AP], S4823, S4825-S4837 [23AP], S4871-S4877, S4880-S4906, S5009-S5012 [24AP], S5020-S5026, S5029-S5074 [25AP], S5124, S5177 [26AP], S5264 [30AP], S5558 [3MY], S6833 [24MY]

———invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy (S. 761), unanimous-consent agreement, S4788 [19AP]

———invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), S12710 [4OC], S12920 [16OC]

———invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), conference report, S10761, S10762, S10764-S10772 [2AU], S10857, S10885 [3AU], S15028 [7DE]

———invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), insert S. 761 language in lieu, S9574 [19JY]

———invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), unanimous-consent agreement, S9574 [19JY]

Education: encourage States to incorporate 21st century learning skills in State education programs (S. 1483), S6857 [24MY]

———establish digital and wireless networks to advance online higher education opportunities for minority students (S. 639), S2231 [26FE]

———improve mathematics and science instruction, S13067, S13068 [18OC]

———modernize education system (S. 164), S157 [4JA]

———science and technology grant programs funding, S9732 [23JY]

Election Assistance Commission: establish Office of the Voter Advocate to improve voter access to polls and voter services (S. 737), S2503 [1MR]

FBI: eliminate backlog in performing DNA analyses of DNA samples, S12914 [16OC]

FCC: establish uniform national customer and consumer protection rules for providers of wireless telecommunications services (S. 2171), S12940 [16OC]

———reevaluate band plans for certain frequencies and reconfigure them to include spectrum to be licensed for small geographic areas (S. 1622), S7742 [14JN]

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization): tribute to Robotics Regional Competition, S2790 [7MR]

Gambling: investigate Internet gambling websites for violations of excise tax statutes and possible money laundering abuses, S5176 [26AP]

GAO: study efficacy of FAA and Dept. of Transportation strategies to address flight delays, S11399 [11SE]

Government: require purchase of fuel efficient automobiles, S8020 [20JN]

———require purchase of fuel efficient automobiles (S. 146), S135 [4JA]

Health: enhance adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care (S. 1693), S8414-S8416 [26JN], S9513 [17JY], S10888 [3AU]

———establish a health information technology and privacy system (S. 1455), S6581 [24MY]

———improve process for the development of needed pediatric medical devices, S5456 [2MY]

———improve process for the development of needed pediatric medical devices (S. 830), S2920 [8MR], S11837 [20SE]

———improve quality in health care by providing incentives for adoption of modern information technology (S. 1408), S6194 [16MY]

———provide for regulation and oversight of laboratory tests (S. 736), S2502 [1MR]

———provide innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system (S. 325), S696-S702 [17JA]

———provide revised standards for quality assurance in screening and evaluation of gynecologic cytology preparations (S. 2510), S15920 [18DE]

Health Resources and Services Administration: telehealth activities funding, S12972, S12973 [17OC]

Hurricanes: improve U.S. forecasting, monitoring, and warning capabilities (S. 1509), S6869 [24MY]

Immigration: authorize aliens with valid machine-readable biometric border crossing identification card to be temporarily admitted into the U.S. after a background check (S. 422), S1291 [29JA]

———charge additional fee to employers of H-1B nonimmigrants and set aside a percentage of such fees to improve programs and projects for gifted and talented students, S5034 [25AP]

———improve border security, S9897 [25JY]

———increase number of H-1B visas, S8383 [26JN]

———prohibit aliens from being released on bond before deportation hearing, S7106 [6JN]

———require employers to recruit from domestic workforce before hiring guest workers, S7038-S7042 [5JN], S10098 [26JY]

Information services: promote deployment and adoption of telecommunications services and information technologies (S. 1190), S4877 [24AP]

Intellectual property: strengthen and harmonize protection (S. 2317), S14064 [7NO]

Intelligent Spatial Technologies, Inc.: tribute, S9610 [19JY]

Laitram, LLC: Louisiana Technology Council Recognition of Excellence in Innovation certificate recipient, S7543 [12JN]

Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Cimarron-Memorial High School robotics team, S5303 [30AP]

Law enforcement: protect crime victims' rights, eliminate backlog of collected DNA samples, and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations, S15865, S15866 [18DE]

Library of Congress: National Digital Information Infrastruture and Preservation Program funding, S1949 [14FE]

Los Alamos, NM: tribute to Los Alamos National Laboratory for participation in the Human Genome Project, S7174 [6JN]

Louisiana Tech University: tribute to Dept. of Nanotechnology, S8407 [26JN]

Maine Machine Products Co.: Maine Development Foundation Champion of Economic Development Award recipient, S14783 [5DE]

Medicare: provide a moratorium on certain physician payment reductions for advanced diagnostic imaging services (S. 1338), S5740 [8MY]

———require physician utilization of electronic prescription drug program (S. 2408), S14788 [5DE]

Mental health: integrate services with physical health services, improve access to underserved areas, and provide grants to recruit mental health professionals (S. 2182), S12993, S12996 [17OC]

Motor vehicles: promote the future of the American automobile industry by enhancing battery and electric drive technology research and establishing a national biodiesel standard (S. 1055), S4187 [29MR]

NASA: aeronautics research funding, S12751 [4OC]

———anniversary, S12982 [17OC]

———science, engineering, technology, and mathematics related activities funding, S12750 [4OC]

National Academy of Sciences: include historically Black colleges and universities in study on barriers to innovation, S5055 [25AP]

National Archives and Records Administration: establish a servitude and emancipation archival research database (S. 295), S596 [16JA]

National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week: designate (S. Con. Res. 54), S14645 [16NO], S15000 [6DE]

National Guard: ensure provision of the necessary equipment to respond to national domestic disasters, S4804 [20AP], S4909 [24AP]

———ensure provision of the necessary resources to respond to national domestic disasters, S5825, S5862 [9MY]

National Health Information Technology Week: designate (S. Res. 202), S6154 [15MY], S6396 [21MY]

National security: hire additional border and transportation security personnel and modernize border protection infrastructure and technology, S11204 [6SE]

———hire additional border and transportation security personnel and modernize border protection infrastructure and technology (S. 575), S1916 [13FE]

———strengthen by increasing quantity, diversity, and quality of teaching and learning in science, mathematics, and foreign languages (S. 1294), S5588-S5593 [3MY]

Navy: High Temperature Superconductor AC Synchronous Propulsion Motor funding, S12417 [2OC]

———light airborne multipurpose helicopter Common Data Link (CDL) Hawklink equipment funding, S12519 [3OC]

———MK-50 (NULKA) Decoy System funding, S12417 [2OC]

NIST: Advanced Technology Program funding, S5052-S5055, S5063, S5067, S5068 [25AP]

No Child Left Behind Act: reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (S. 1699), S8416 [26JN]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Mario R. Capecchi, Martin J. Evans, and Oliver Smithies for physiology or medicine (S. Res. 350), S13025 [17OC], S13073 [18OC]

NSF: establish American Competitiveness Scholarship Program, S6610-S6612, S6623 [24MY]

———provide grants to strengthen the capacity of high schools and colleges to provide instruction in nanotechnology, S5066, S5067 [25AP]

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

Patents: reform (H.R. 1908), S11352 [10SE], S11355 [11SE]

———reform (S. 1145), S4685-S4692 [18AP], S14675 [3DE], S15898, S15899 [18DE]

Peace Corps: empower volunteers (S. 732), S2498 [1MR]

Pharmaceuticals: improve regulation of Internet pharmacies (S. 980), S3712-S3716 [23MR]

Power resources: enhance energy security of the U.S. by promoting biofuels, S12891-S12893 [16OC]

———enhance energy security of the U.S. by promoting biofuels (S. 987), S3753 [26MR], S3831 [27MR]

———ensure that the renewable fuel standard does not harm the environment, S8033, S8039 [20JN]

———invest in renewable and alternative energy resources, promote new technologies, and improve efficiency, S13965-S13967 [6NO]

———invest in renewable and alternative energy resources, promote new technologies, improve efficiency, and create a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve, S1615-S1617 [6FE]

———invest in renewable and alternative energy resources, promote new technologies, improve efficiency, and create a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve (H.R. 6), S717-S720, S781 [18JA], S783 [22JA], S7513-S7535 [12JN], S7574, S7577-S7579, S7581-S7621, S7623-S7628 [13JN], S7680-S7719 [14JN], S7780-S7789, S7798 [15JN], S7801-S7808 [18JN], S7845, S7846-S7879 [19JN], S8002-S8051, S8162 [20JN], S8166-S8179, S8181-S8221 [21JN], S8273-S8276, S8289, S8295-S8297 [22JN], S8353, S8370 [25JN], S8401 [26JN], S13498, S13503, S13507 [29OC]

———invest in renewable and alternative energy resources, promote new technologies, improve efficiency, and create a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve (H.R. 6), House amendment, S15004-S15009, S15019, S15024 [7DE], S15055-S15057 [10DE], S15108 [11DE], S15218 [12DE], S15380-S15392, S15421-S15433, S15454 [13DE], S15643, S15647 [14DE], S15768 [17DE], S15887, S15895 [18DE], S15966 [19DE]

———promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities, S7581 [13JN], S7805 [18JN], S7849-S7858, S7860 [19JN], S8050 [20JN]

———promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities (S. 154), S142, S143 [4JA]

———promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities (S. 155), S354 [10JA]

———promote development and use of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies (S. 1511), S6873 [24MY]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), S11081 [4SE], S11084 [5SE]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), unanimous-consent request, S13150 [19OC]

———provide for the use of net metering for certain small electric energy generation systems, S7806 [18JN]

———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]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil and expand production and use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles, S5855, S5858, S5859 [9MY]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming (S. 6), S10, S19-S21, S22 [4JA]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology, S247 [9JA], S728-S730 [18JA], S1266 [29JA], S2787 [7MR], S12891-S12893 [16OC]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (S. 133), S127 [4JA]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (S. 339), S3514 [21MR]

———reduce dependence on foreign sources of oil by promoting plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and related advanced vehicle technologies, S7707, S7709 [14JN], S7807 [18JN]

Privacy: provide additional security and privacy protection for Social Security account numbers (S. 1208), S5093 [25AP]

Public buildings: reduce emissions and use of taxpayer money through accelerated use of cost-efficient technologies and establish a grant program for local governments to improve building efficiency (S. 992), S3840 [27MR]

Puerto Rico: make eligible for the Federal weatherization program, S8010 [20JN]

Rural areas: provide grants for rural health information technology development activities (S. 628), S2000 [15FE]

Rural Electrification Act: reauthorize broadband loan and loan guarantee program (S. 1439), S6951 [25MY]

Safety: improve interoperability of emergency communications equipment, S2325, S2326, S2333 [28FE]

———improve interoperability of emergency communications equipment (S. 385), S1071 [24JA]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (S. 1036), S4173 [29MR], S4324 [11AP]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research, S14821, S14822 [6DE]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research (S. 812), S2905-S2908 [8MR]

Siemens Foundation: tribute to young women winning the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology for the first time (S. Res. 397), S15037 [7DE]

Social Security: allow sharing of Social Security data among government agencies for immigration enforcement purposes, S1181 [25JA]

Spelman College: tribute to science and technology programs, S5055 [25AP]

Taxation: ensure more investment and innovation in clean energy technologies (S. 1370), S6019 [11MY]

———extend moratorium on certain taxes relating to the Internet and electronic commerce (H.R. 3678), S13025 [17OC], S13029 [18OC], S13354 [24OC], S13415, S13429-S13432 [25OC], S13567-S13569 [30OC]

———limit extent to which States may tax compensation earned by nonresident telecommuters (S. 785), S2720 [6MR]

———make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (S. 156), S148 [4JA]

———make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (S. 2128), S12450 [2OC], S12453 [3OC]

———make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (S. 2128), unanimous-consent request, S13066 [18OC]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce, S11496 [12SE], S13350 [24OC], S13417-S13419 [25OC]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 1453), S6528 [23MY]

———provide direct access to electronic tax return filing (S. 1074), S4212 [29MR]

———provide incentives to improve research competitiveness (S. 41), S70-S72 [4JA]

———provide incentives to improve research competitiveness (S. 2209), S13153-S13157 [19OC]

———provide that certain tax planning inventions are not patentable (S. 2369), S14491-S14493 [15NO]

Telecommunications: ensure availability of certain spectrum for public safety entities and establish the Public Safety Interoperable Communications Working Group (S. 744), S2512-S2514 [1MR], S6170 [16MY]

———promote competition and preserve and protect ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services (S. 1853), S9778 [23JY]

———promote deployment of next-generation broadband networks and develop a strategy, enact legislation, and adopt policies to accomplish this objective (S. Res. 191), S5751 [8MY]

———promote innovation and basic research that will enhance or facilitate availability and affordability of advanced information and communications services (S. 1493), S6862 [24MY]

Television: establish a Federal interagency task force to improve public awareness among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending digital television transition (S. 2125), S12435 [2OC]

———provide certain rural counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice (S. 124), S125 [4JA]

Thomas Alva Edison Commemorative Coin Act: provide a new effective date for the applicability of certain provisions relative to the Edison Memorial Tower (H.R. 188), S1204 [25JA]

Thompson, Allen: tribute to participation in SkillsUSA (organization) State Competition, S10897 [3AU]

Transportation: improve rail and surface transportation security, S2325, S2326 [28FE], S3193 [15MR], S9230, S9231 [16JY], S10128 [26JY]

———improve rail and surface transportation security (S. 184), S171-S179 [4JA]

———improve rail and surface transportation security (S. 184), unanimous-consent agreement, S2245 [27FE]

———improve rail and surface transportation security (S. 184), unanimous-consent request, S2217 [17FE]

U.S. Marshals Service: Child Protection and Safety Act implementation funding through reductions in NIST Advanced Technology Program funding, S12896, S12905 [16OC]

U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement: enforcement of intellectual property rights, S14720, S14722-S14724 [4DE]

Voting: protect voting rights and improve the administration of Federal elections (S. 730), S2495-S2498 [1MR]

Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom (business): tribute, S225 [8JA]

Workforce Investment Act: funding, S13068 [18OC]

Reports filed

Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 547) (H. Rept. 110-7), H1208 [5FE]

America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America COMPETES) Act: Committee of Conference (House) (H.R. 2272) (H. Rept. 110-289), H9466, H9543 [1AU]

Biofuels Research and Development Enhancement Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 2773) (H. Rept. 110-302), H9704 [3AU]

Broadband Census of America Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3919) (H. Rept. 110-443), H13858 [13NO]

Broadband Data Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1492) (S. Rept. 110-204), S13362 [24OC]

Clarify Amount of Energy Policy Act Guaranteed Loans for Incentives for Innovative Technologies: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3241) (H. Rept. 110-309), H9704 [3AU]

Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 950) (S. Rept. 110-217), S13725 [2NO]

Conquer Childhood Cancer Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 911), S15233 [12DE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America COMPETES) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 602) (H. Rept. 110-293), H9466, H9543 [1AU]

Consideration of H.R. 6, Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN Energy) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 66) (H. Rept. 110-2), H571 [16JA]

Consideration of H.R. 363, Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 318) (H. Rept. 110-99), H3559 [18AP]

Consideration of H.R. 547, Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 133) (H. Rept. 110-9), H1342 [7FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 270) (H. Rept. 110-74), H3079 [26MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1868, Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 350) (H. Rept. 110-118), H4291 [1MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1908, Patent Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 636) (H. Rept. 110-319), H10244 [6SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3221, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 615) (H. Rept. 110-300), H9704 [3AU]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 877) (H. Rept. 110-496), H15736 [17DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 846) (H. Rept. 110-474), H14249 [5DE]

Dept. of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 1933) (H. Rept. 110-301), H9704 [3AU]

Energy Savings Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1321) (S. Rept. 110-65), S5655 [7MY]

Energy Technology Transfer Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 85) (S. Rept. 110-162), S11585 [17SE]

———Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 85) (H. Rept. 110-38), H2339 [8MR]

Extend Moratorium on Certain Taxes Relating to the Internet and Electronic Commerce: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3678) (H. Rept. 110-372), H11494 [12OC]

Global Online Freedom Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 275) (H. Rept. 110-481), H15214 [10DE]

Green Energy Education Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 1716) (H. Rept. 110-173), H6006 [5JN]

Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 2406) (H. Rept. 110-451), H14080 [15NO]

High-Performance Computing Act Amendment: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 1068) (H. Rept. 110-40), H2339 [8MR]

Honor the Anniversary of the Dawn of the Space Age and the Ensuing 50 Years of Productive and Peaceful Space Activities: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 225), S13725 [2NO]

H-Prize Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 632) (H. Rept. 110-171), H6006 [5JN]

Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3775) (H. Rept. 110-401), H11846 [22OC]

Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 924) (S. Rept. 110-72), S6842 [24MY]

International Climate Cooperation Re-Engagement Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2420) (H. Rept. 110-215), H7429 [28JN]

Internet Safety Education Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2344), S15460 [13DE]

Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1525) (H. Rept. 110-159), H5530 [21MY]

Interoperable Emergency Communications Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 385) (S. Rept. 110-30), S2598 [5MR]

Mine Communications Technology Innovations Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3877) (H. Rept. 110-411), H12155 [29OC]

Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1858), S14786 [5DE]

911 Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 93) (S. Rept. 110-38), S3750 [26MR]

911 Modernization and Public Safety Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3403) (H. Rept. 110-442), H13858 [13NO]

Patent Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1908) (H. Rept. 110-314), H10075 [4SE]

Promote Development of Renewable Fuels Infrastructure: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3238) (H. Rept. 110-306), H9704 [3AU]

Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1965) (S. Rept. 110-245), S15233 [12DE]

Public Buildings Cost Reduction Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 992) (S. Rept. 110-60), S5561 [3MY]

Rail and Public Transportation Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1401) (H. Rept. 110-65), H2955 [22MR]

Same Number Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1769) (S. Rept. 110-219), S13725 [2NO]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of H.R. 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 110-471), H14155 [4DE]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 873) (H. Rept. 110-493), H15464 [13DE]

Smart Grid Facilitation Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3237) (H. Rept. 110-305), H9704 [3AU]

Solar Energy Research and Advancement Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 2774) (H. Rept. 110-303), H9704 [3AU]

Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 363) (H. Rept. 110-39), H2339 [8MR]

Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1126) (S. Rept. 110-181), S11585 [17SE]

———Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 1126) (H. Rept. 110-41), H2339 [8MR]

Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 184), S2022 [15FE]

———Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 184) (S. Rept. 110-29), S2487 [1MR]

Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 1868) (H. Rept. 110-115), H4209 [30AP]

10,000 Trained by 2010 Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 1467) (H. Rept. 110-172), H6006 [5JN]

Wired for Health Care Quality Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1693), S10604 [1AU]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1693) (S. Rept. 110-187), S12379 [1OC]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to the NASA Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy: Congressional Black Caucus, E1929 [19SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Power resources: facilitate development of markets for alternative fuels and ultra low sulfur diesel fuel through research, development, and demonstration and data collection (H.R. 547), H1370 [8FE]

———invest in renewable and alternative energy resources, promote new technologies, improve efficiency, and create a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve (H.R. 6), H728 [18JA]

Statements

America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America COMPETES) Act: Executive Office of the President, S4871 [24AP]

Current Human Rights Situation in China: Harry Wu, Laogai Research Foundation, E127 [17JA]

New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act: Representative Pelosi, H9723 [4AU]

Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act: Executive Office of the President, H4304 [2MY]

Summaries

America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America COMPETES) Act (H.R. 2272): Conference Report, S10766-S10768 [2AU]

America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America COMPETES) Act (S. 761), S4798 [20AP]

Clean Energy Investment Assurance Act (S. 1370), S6020 [11MY]

Economic Impacts of Proposed Energy Legislation: Charles River Associates International, H14239 [5DE]

Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act (H.R. 1201), E408 [27FE]

Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act (S. 924), S3357 [20MR]

Tables

Essential 10 key enablers—defense support to civil authorities prioritized buy list, S5831 [9MY]

National Guard equipping requirements overview, S5829 [9MY]

National Guard top 25 equipment modernization shortfall list, S5827 [9MY]

National Guard unfunded requirements to reach 90%—$13.1B, S5830 [9MY]

Oil and natural gas hotspots factsheet, S2787 [7MR]

Strong border barriers and surveillance, S6527 [23MY]

Testimonies

Challenge of Managing U.S. Coal in a Climate-Constrained World: Robert Socolow, Princeton University, S3120 [14MR]

Texts of

Consideration of Enterprise Integration Act (2002), H4303 [2MY]

H. Con. Res. 95, tribute to Frances E. Allen, H4219 [1MY]

H. Con. Res. 215, National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week, H15245 [11DE]

H. Con. Res. 225, honor the anniversary of the dawn of the Space Age and the ensuing 50 years of productive and peaceful space activities, H11612 [16OC]

H. Con. Res. 251, National Renewable Energy Laboratory anniversary, H14183 [5DE]

H. Res. 66, consideration of H.R. 6, Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN Energy) Act, H675 [18JA]

H. Res. 71, support goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, H11609 [16OC]

H. Res. 133, consideration of H.R.. 547, Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act, H1350 [8FE]

H. Res. 270, consideration of H.R. 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act, H3089 [27MR]

H. Res. 318, consideration of H.R. 363, Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, H3800 [24AP]

H. Res. 350, consideration of H.R. 1868, Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act, H4302 [2MY]

H. Res. 487, recognize the contribution of modeling and simulation technology to the security and prosperity of the U.S. and recognize modeling and simulation as a National Critical Technology, H7807 [16JY]

H. Res. 602, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America COMPETES) Act, H9557 [2AU]

H. Res. 615, consideration of H.R. 3221, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act and H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act, H9715 [4AU]

H. Res. 636, consideration of H.R. 1908, Patent Reform Act, H10249 [7SE]

H. Res. 736, anniversary of research accomplishments embodied in ``the breaking of the sound barrier'', H11614 [16OC]

H. Res. 751, support goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week, H11816 [22OC]

H. Res. 846, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act, H14255 [6DE]

H. Res. 873, same-day consideration of consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act, H15508 [17DE]

H. Res. 877, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act, H16651 [18DE]

H.R. 6, Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN Energy) Act, S8369 [25JN], H688 [18JA]

H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act, H14315-H14424 [6DE], H16659-H16738 [18DE]

H.R. 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act, S8473-S8519 [26JN], H14270-H14315 [6DE]

H.R. 85, Energy Technology Transfer Act, H2408 [12MR]

H.R. 188, provide a new effective date for the applicability of certain Thomas Alva Edison Commemorative Coin Act provisions relative to the Edison Memorial Tower, H532 [16JA]

H.R. 363, Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, H4018-H4020 [24AP]

H.R. 599, direct Dept. of Homeland Security to streamline anti-terrorism technology designation and procurement processes, H855 [23JA]

H.R. 632, H-Prize Act, H6027-H6029 [6JN]

H.R. 694, Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act, H10021 [4SE]

H.R. 719, Keeping the Internet Devoid of Sexual Predators (KIDS) Act, H13589 [13NO]

H.R. 884, Promoting Antiterrorism Cooperation Through Technology and Science (PACTS) Act, H1909 [27FE]

H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, H6015 [6JN]

H.R. 1068, High-Performance Computing Act amendment, H2406 [12MR]

H.R. 1126, Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act reauthorization, H2411 [12MR]

H.R. 1216, Kids Transportation Safety Act, H16871 [19DE]

H.R. 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act, H3111-H3122 [27MR]

H.R. 1467, 10,000 Trained by 2010 Act, H6024 [6JN]

H.R. 1525, Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act, H5548 [22MY]

H.R. 1657, establish a Science and Technology Scholarship Program to recruit students for careers in the National Weather Service and in marine research, atmospheric research, and satellite programs, H10373 [17SE]

H.R. 1716, Green Energy Education Act, H6026 [6JN]

H.R. 1868, Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act, H4455-H4459 [3MY]

H.R. 1908, Patent Reform Act, H10285-H10292 [7SE]

H.R. 2272, 21st Century Competitiveness Act, H5496-H5510 [21MY]

H.R. 2560, Human Cloning Prohibition Act, H6037 [6JN]

H.R. 2750, NASA 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act, H8920-H8922 [30JY]

H.R. 3221, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, H9750-H9839 [4AU]

H.R. 3403, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act, H13554 [13NO]

H.R. 3678, extend moratorium on certain taxes relating to the Internet and electronic commerce, H11567 [16OC], H12160 [30OC]

H.R. 3775, Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act, H11821 [22OC]

H.R. 3791, Securing Adolescents From Exploitation-Online (SAFE) Act, H14190-H14192 [5DE]

H.R. 3845, Providing Resources, Officers, and Technology To Eradicate Cyber Threats to (PROTECT) Our Children Act, H13582-H13585 [13NO]

H.R. 3877, establish initiative to promote research, development, and demonstration of miner tracking and communications systems and standards for underground communications, H12130 [29OC]

H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act, H13557-H13559 [13NO]

H.R. 4134, provide Dept. of Justice grants for Internet crime prevention education programs, H13593 [13NO]

S. 6, National Energy and Environmental Security Act, S49 [4JA]

S. 133, American Fuels Act, S128-S133 [4JA]

S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act, S143 [4JA]

S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act, S144-S148 [4JA]

S. 156, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act, S148 [4JA]

S. 164, States Using Collaboration and Coordination To Enhance Standards for Students (SUCCESS) Act, S158-S163 [4JA]

S. 184, Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act, S171-S178 [4JA]

S. 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act, S287 [9JA]

S. 256, Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders in Music (PERFORM) Act, S447 [11JA]

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

S. 325, Health Partnership Act, S698-S701 [17JA]

S. 385, Interoperable Emergency Communications Act, S1071 [24JA]

S. 575, Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act, S1916-S1918 [13FE]

S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act, S2231 [26FE]

S. 628, Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act, S2077-S2079 [15FE]

S. 634, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, S2083-S2085 [15FE]

S. 639, ED 1.0 Act, S2231 [26FE]

S. 696, Energy Research Act, S2280 [27FE]

S. 716, Consortium on the Impact of Technology in Aging Health Services Act, S2366 [28FE]

S. 761, America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America COMPETES) Act, S2603-S2624 [5MR], S5224-S5254 [26AP]

S. 784, Federal Accoutability for Nuclear Waste Storage Act, S2719 [6MR]

S. 785, Telecommuter Tax Fairness Act, S2721 [6MR]

S. 812, Human Cloning Ban and Stem Cell Research Protection Act, S2906 [8MR]

S. 830, Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act, S2921-S2923 [8MR]

S. 833, Competitiveness Through Education, Technology, and Enterprise (COMPETE) Act, S2971-S2973 [9MR]

S. 911, Conquer Childhood Cancer Act, S3275 [19MR]

S. 924, Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, S3358 [20MR], S15947-S15950 [19DE]

S. 950, Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act, S3522-S3524 [21MR]

S. 962, Dept. of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act, S3612 [22MR]

S. 980, Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act, S3713-S3715 [23MR]

S. 987, Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act, S3753-S3757 [26MR]

S. 992, Public Buildings Cost Reduction Act, S3840-S3842 [27MR]

S. 1055, American Automobile Industry Promotion Act, S4187 [29MR]

S. 1074, Free Internet Filing Act, S4213 [29MR]

S. 1115, Energy Efficiency Promotion Act, S4495-S4505 [16AP]

S. 1145, Patent Reform Act, S4686-S4691 [18AP]

S. 1190, Connect the Nation Act, S4920 [24AP]

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

S. 1208, Social Security Account Number Protection Act, S5093-S5095 [25AP]

S. 1276, Methamphetamine Production Prevention Act, S5566 [3MY]

S. 1294, Homeland Security Education Act, S5589-S5593 [3MY]

S. 1338, Access to Medicare Imaging Act, S5741 [8MY]

S. 1425, enhance the Dept. of Defense nanotechnology research and development program, S6303 [17MY]

S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act, S6860 [24MY]

S. 1493, Advanced Information and Communications Technology Research Act, S6862 [24MY]

S. 1509, Improved Hurricane Tracking and Forecasting Act, S6870 [24MY]

S. 1511, Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act, S6873 [24MY]

S. 1699, Strengthening Kids' Interest in Learning and Libraries (SKILLs) Act, S8417 [26JN]

S. 1853, Community Broadband Act, S9779 [23JY]

S. 1858, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, S15572-S15577 [13DE]

S. 2017, Energy Efficient Lighting for a Brighter Tomorrow Act, S11054-S11059 [4SE]

S. 2125, Preparing America's Seniors for the Digital Television Transition Act, S12435-S12439 [2OC]

S. 2164, NOAA Scholarship Act, S12873 [15OC]

S. 2182, Community Mental Health Services Improvement Act, S12994-S12996 [17OC]

S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act, S13154 [19OC]

S. 2317, Intellectual Property Enforcement Act, S14064-S14066 [7NO]

S. 2369, provide that certain tax planning inventions are not patentable, S14492 [15NO]

S. 2408, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act, S14789 [5DE]

S. 2434, Computer Trespass Clarification Act, S15032 [7DE]

S. 2510, Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act, S15920 [18DE]

S. Con. Res. 54, National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week, S14644 [16NO], S15000 [6DE]

S. Res. 191, promote deployment of next-generation broadband networks and develop a strategy, enact legislation, and adopt policies to accomplish this objective, S5750 [8MY]

S. Res. 202, National Health Information Technology Week, S6144, S6154 [15MY]

S. Res. 350, recognition of Mario R. Capecchi, Martin J. Evans, and Oliver Smithies with the Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine, S13004, S13025 [17OC]

S. Res. 389, Air Force Space Command anniversary, S14802 [5DE], S16056 [19DE]

S. Res. 397, tribute to young women winning the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology for the first time, S15034, S15037 [7DE]