TERRORISM

Addresses

Iraq War: George McGovern, E327 [12FE]

Uses of Military Power: Caspar W. Weinberger, E380-E383 [16FE]

Amendments

Appropriations: making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 1591), S3737, S3760, S3777 [26MR], S3796, S3797, S3798, S3803, S3816, S3818, S3850, S3852, S3868, S3869, S3870, S3871, S3883, S3884, S3885, S3886, S3887, S3888, S3889, S3890, S3891, S3892, S3898, S3899, S3900, S3901, S3902, S3903, S3904, S3905, S3906, S3907, S3908, S3909, S3925, S3926, S3927, S3940, S3942, S3943, S3959, S3975, S3976, S3977, S3978 [27MR], S3988, S3993, S4004, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4032, S4034, S4035, S4063, S4064, S4065, S4066, S4067 [28MR], S4082, S4083, S4084, S4085 [29MR], H2932 [22MR]

Colombia: condemn hostage-taking of 3 U.S. citizens by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and demand their immediate and unconditional release (S. Con. Res. 53), S15934, S15936 [18DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1684), H4629 [8MY], H4653, H4687, H4691, H4692, H4693, H4695, H4696, H4697, H4698, H4699, H4700, H4701, H4705, H4707, H4708, H4709, H4710, H4716 [9MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), S9817, S9823, S9839, S9847, S9848, S9849, S9850, S9851 [24JY], S9873, S9900, S9903, S9905, S9906, S9907, S9908, S9909, S9945, S9946, S9948, S9961, S9962, S9963, S9964, S9965, S9966, S9967, S9972, S9975, S9976, S9977, S9978, S9979, S9980, S9981, S9982 [25JY], S10059, S10067, S10068, S10070, S10078, S10083, S10085, S10086, S10091, S10092, S10093, S10095, S10096, S10100, S10101, S10102, S10103, S10104, S10105, S10106, S10107, S10108, S10109, S10110, S10193, S10194, S10195, S10196, S10198, S10199, S10200, S10202, S10203, S10204, S10205, S10206, S10207 [26JY], H6236, H6237, H6238, H6239, H6240 [11JN], H6275, H6277, H6280, H6281, H6284, H6291, H6299, H6308, H6332, H6333 [12JN], H6373, H6384, H6405 [13JN], H6421, H6423, H6424, H6426, H6428, H6429, H6431, H6432, H6433, H6434, H6436, H6440, H6441, H6444, H6446, H6448, H6450, H6452, H6453, H6455, H6460, H6461, H6462, H6463, H6464, H6465, H6466, H6467, H6468, H6469, H6471, H6472, H6473, H6477, H6478 [14JN], H6480, H6481, H6482, H6483, H6484, H6485, H6486, H6487, H6488, H6489, H6490, H6491, H6492, H6493, H6494, H6495, H6496, H6497, H6498 [15JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), consideration (H. Res. 473), H6266 [12JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 2761), H10533, H10544, H10545 [19SE], H16760 [18DE]

———extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 2761), consideration (H. Res. 660), H10523 [19SE]

FBI: improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (H.R. 2640), S16024 [19DE], H16923 [19DE]

Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries (H. Con. Res. 20), S3227, S3237 [15MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants (S. 1927), S10861, S10944 [3AU]

———modernize and streamline (S. 2248), S15772, S15773, S15774, S15775 [17DE]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 567), H8797 [27JY]

———implement recommendations (S. 4), S2284 [27FE], S2319, S2321, S2327, S2340, S2343, S2346, S2379, S2380, S2381, S2421, S2428, S2429, S2430, S2431, S2432 [28FE], S2445, S2449, S2457, S2459, S2464, S2465, S2470, S2517, S2518, S2519, S2521, S2522, S2523, S2524, S2525, S2527, S2529, S2530, S2531, S2532 [1MR], S2545, S2548, S2549, S2550, S2551, S2552, S2554, S2563, S2564 [2MR], S2581, S2585, S2588, S2593, S2632, S2634, S2635, S2642, S2643, S2644, S2645, S2646 [5MR], S2653, S2656, S2657, S2658, S2662, S2663, S2669, S2670, S2683, S2686, S2724, S2726, S2727, S2729, S2730, S2732, S2737, S2738, S2739, S2740 [6MR], S2744, S2755, S2761, S2762, S2765, S2766, S2774, S2785, S2825, S2826, S2828, S2829, S2830, S2832, S2833, S2834, S2845, S2846, S2847, S2848 [7MR], S2928, S2929, S2930, S2931, S2932, S2933, S2934, S2935, S2942, S2943, S2944, S2945, S2946, S2948, S2949, S2950, S2951, S2952 [8MR], S2977, S2979, S2980, S2981, S2982, S2983, S2984, S2985 [9MR], S3029, S3030, S3035, S3037, S3039, S3040, S3041, S3042, S3044, S3045, S3046 [13MR]

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

Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act (H.R. 1), H164-H170 [9JA]

Announcements

Senate: moment of silence in memory of the victims of the terrrorist attacks, H10365 [11SE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act, H7878 [17JY]

———H.R. 1, Improving America's Security Act, S8881 [9JY]

———H.R. 1591, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, S4146 [29MR]

———H.R. 1591, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, H3672 [19AP], H3714 [20AP]

———H.R. 2206, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, S6254 [17MY]

Articles and editorials

Addressing the Real Problems of REAL ID, S2342 [28FE]

Al Qaeda in Iraq—How To Understand It. How To Defeat It., S11823-S11826 [20SE]

Al-Qaeda Planning Big British Attack, H4122 [25AP]

American Liberty at the Precipice, S2965 [9MR]

Another Pentagon Smear, E166 [22JA]

Arab Bank's Terror Trial Hit, S2671 [6MR]

Bad Investment, S2453 [1MR]

``Benchmark'' Excuse, S9423 [17JY]

Bravo to the Aussies, E1194 [5JN]

Breaching America—War Refugees or Threats?, S9882 [25JY]

Britain To Hand Over Control in Basra—British Defense Secretary Says Iraqis Are Ready To Address the South's Persistent Violence, S13663 [1NO]

Congressional Duty, S2965 [9MR]

Congress's Challenge on Iraq, H2967 [23MR]

CSI—Nukes, E1261 [12JN]

Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Indefensible, E212 [30JA]

Do We Defeat the Terrorists in Iraq Now or Fight Them Here Tomorrow, E95 [12JA]

Empowering the Democratic Opposition in Iran, E1647 [30JY]

Enemy Combatants—A Fast Track to Justice, S2965 [9MR]

Envoy Urges Visas for Iraqis Aiding U.S., S9769 [23JY]

Extend Legal Rights to Guantanamo, S2964 [9MR]

FISA Fix, S15729 [17DE]

Fleeing Our Responsibility—the U.S. Owes Succor to Iraqi Refugees, S9770 [23JY]

Getting Beyond Stalemate To Win a War, S15767 [17DE]

Gill Should Not Testify Before Major Commission, E2212 [23OC]

Go Slow on New Driver's Licenses, S2342 [28FE]

Greetings From Rancho Mirage, E329 [12FE]

Help Me Spy on Al Qaeda, S15730 [17DE]

I Am an American Soldier, H2650 [19MR]

Iran Replenishes Hizbullah's Arms Inventory, H862 [23JA]

Iran's Proxy War, S8995 [11JY]

Islamist Terror Twins—Shi'ite, Sunni Jihadists Pose Danger, S2672 [6MR]

Islam's Problem, S8762 [9JY]

Kanishka Tragedy—Operation Silence, E1999 [27SE]

Matter of Right—Federal Court Upholds Denial of Habeas Corpus to Detainees Outside of the U.S., S2965 [9MR]

Meet the New Boss—President Abbas's Palestinian Authority Looks Distressingly Familiar, S2672 [6MR]

Much as I Hate It, We Need a National ID, S2005 [15FE]

Needed ID Delay, S2342 [28FE]

One Iraq Issue That Should Unite Us All, S9771 [23JY]

Our View on Post-9/11 Travel—Clerics' Lawsuit Threatens Security of All Passengers, H3147 [27MR]

Palestinians Get Saddam Funds, S2671 [6MR]

Pentagon Balked at Pleas From Officers in Field for Safer Vehicles, S9603-S9606 [19JY]

Real ID Program Is a Real Mess; How Can States Standardize Driver's Licenses by 2008 When Standards Haven't Been Set?, S2342 [28FE]

Refugee Mess, S4086 [29MR]

Returning the Favor, S9770 [23JY]

Rule of Law Crippled, S2964 [9MR]

Saudi Arabia Is Hub of World Terror—The Desert Kingdom Supplies the Cash and the Killers, E2404 [14NO]

Secret U.S. Endorsement of Severe Interrogations, H11263-H11266 [4OC]

Sick `Martyr Kits'—Secret Files Finger Bank in Mideast Terror Payoffs, S2671 [6MR]

Stampeding Congress, Again, H9686 [3AU]

State Lawmakers Encouraged by REAL ID Activity in U.S. Senate, S2342 [28FE]

Terrorist Walks—Luis Posada Carriles Has Boasted of Bombing Havana Hotels, Yet American Justice Lets Him Go Free, H4470 [3MY]

Terrorists or Victims?, S4087 [29MR]

Troika and the Surge, H2967 [23MR]

U.S. Can't Support Both Musharraf and Ideal of Liberty, E2469 [4DE]

U.S. Denies Refuge to Friends, the Abused, S4087 [29MR]

U.S. Pays Steep Price for Private Security in Iraq, S12354 [1OC]

Was Osama Right?, S9423 [17JY]

Way Back From Iraq, S9424 [17JY]

Winning One Battle, Fighting the Next—America Needs To Be Heartened by Our Success in Iraq, S13678 [1NO]

Bills and resolutions

Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (see H. Res. 758), H11776 [18OC]

Afghanistan: condemn terrorist bombing and express condolences to the people of Afghanistan and the members of Wolesi Jirga (see H. Res. 811), H13412 [8NO]

———strengthen U.S. efforts to defeat the Taliban and terrorist networks and to develop long-term political stability and economic prosperity (see S. Res. 34), S753 [18JA]

Africa: condemn attacks in Casablanca, Morocco, and Algiers, Algeria (see H. Res. 310), H3475 [17AP] (see H. Res. 889), H16834 [18DE]

Agriculture: enhance ability of the U.S. to prevent, prepare for, detect, and respond to agriculture and food emergencies (see S. 1804), S9469 [17JY]

Air Force: tribute to members killed in 1996 terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers U.S. military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (see H. Con. Res. 32), H515 [12JA]

Appropriations: making supplemental for military actions overseas and troop readiness (see S. 1305), S5562 [3MY]

———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (see S. 965), S3607 [22MR] (see H.R. 1591), H2742 [20MR] (see H.R. 2206), H4627 [8MY]

Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 188), H8120 [18JY]

Armed Forces: authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances (see H.R. 939), H1414 [8FE]

———enhance the Montgomery GI Bill benefits for certain individuals who have served after September 11, 2001 (see S. 723), S2487 [1MR]

———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see S. 22), S37 [4JA] (see H.R. 2702), H6403 [13JN]

———improve benefits and services for members, veterans of the Global War on Terrorism, and other veterans (see S. 117), S39 [4JA] (see H.R. 1354), H2242 [6MR]

———permit collection of donations in Senate buildings to be sent to military personnel on active duty overseas participating in or in support of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the war on terrorism (see S. Res. 361), S13624 [31OC]

———require pre- and post-deployment mental health screening for military personnel (see H.R. 2189), H4552 [7MY]

Aviation: improve airport screening and security (see H.R. 1690), H3079 [26MR]

———require airports to screen all individuals with access to secure areas of an airport upon arrival (see S. 1095), S4437 [12AP]

———strengthen security (see S. 509), S1627 [6FE]

Brotherhood of the Badge (organization): recognize contribution to war on terrorism through provision of surplus law enforcement equipment to Iraqi police forces (see H. Res. 358), H4292 [1MY]

Bush, President: censure relative to the war in Iraq (see S. Res. 302), S10902 [3AU] (see H. Res. 625), H10017 [4AU]

———report on programs that authorize or require gathering of information on U.S. persons pursuant to ``all necessary and appropriate force'' clause in Authorization for Use of Military Force (see H.R. 2211), H4627 [8MY]

Business and industry: strengthen liability of parent companies for violations of sanctions by their foreign-based subsidiaries (see S. 1234), S5183 [26AP]

Capital punishment: ensure the death penalty for terrorists (see H.R. 1914), H3559 [18AP]

Carriles, Luis Posada: prosecution on immigration charges (see H. Res. 425), H5532 [21MY]

Cheney, Vice President: censure relative to the war in Iraq (see S. Res. 302), S10902 [3AU] (see H. Res. 625), H10017 [4AU]

Civil liberties: expand approval time for court orders permitting already executed surveillance of certain calls and ensure Supreme Court review of Terrorist Surveillance Program (see S. 187), S41 [4JA]

Coast Guard: tribute to America's Waterway Watch program (see H. Res. 549), H7852 [16JY]

Colombia: condemn hostage-taking of 3 U.S. citizens by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and demand their immediate and unconditional release (see S. Con. Res. 53), S14619 [16NO] (see H. Con. Res. 260), H14083 [15NO]

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]

Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty: express that the Senate should initiate bipartisan process to give its advice and consent to ratification (see H. Res. 882), H15738 [17DE]

Computers: require corporate owners of websites that share user-posted videos take action to remove jihadi propaganda (see H. Res. 224), H2302 [7MR]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 1673), H3017 [23MR]

Contracts: make ineligible for Federal contract awards any expatriated corporations and any companies that do business with state sponsors of terrorism or foreign terrorist organizations (see S. 1004), S4047 [28MR]

Courts: provide for the substitution of the U.S. in place of any electronic communications service company in certain civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance (see S. 2402), S14700 [3DE]

———provide justice for victims of state-sponsored terrorism (see S. 1944), S10787 [2AU]

———restore habeas corpus for those detained by the U.S. and repeal prohibition on treaty obligations establishing grounds for certain claims (see H.R. 1416), H2340 [8MR]

———restore right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror (see S. 185), S41 [4JA] (see H.R. 267), H121 [5JA] (see H.R. 2826), H7010 [22JN]

Crime: improve criminal law relating to terrorism (see H.R. 855), H1271 [6FE]

———improve prohibitions on money laundering (see S. 473), S1521 [1FE]

———make technical corrections to the new border tunnels and passages offense (see S. 1844), S9773 (see S. 1856), S9774 [23JY] (see H.R. 4326), H14493 (see H.R. 4326), H15207 [6DE]

Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see S. 1249), S5306 [30AP] (see S. 1469), S6549 [23MY] (see H.R. 2212), H4627 [8MY]

———prohibit most extraterritorial detention and rendition, modify definition of unlawful enemy combatant for purposes of military commissions and extend statutory habeas corpus to detainees (see S. 1876), S9916 [25JY]

———repeal and modify certain provisions of law relative to the review of the detention of enemy combatants (see H.R. 2710), H6404 [13JN]

———revise definition of unlawful enemy combatant relative to laws dealing with military commissions and establish right of habeas corpus for detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 2543), H5925 [24MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a grant program for individuals whose health has been directly impacted as a result of the terrorist attacks on New York, NY, and the Pentagon (see S. 120), S39 [4JA] (see S. 201), S233 [8JA] (see H.R. 1414), H2340 [8MR]

———establish National Center for Public Mental Health Emergency Preparedness (see S. 1452), S6462 [22MY]

———establish program to medically monitor individuals exposed to toxins in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in New York, NY, and provide medical treatment for such individuals (see H. Res. 128), H1272 [6FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: address vulnerabilities in aviation security by carrying out a pilot program to screen airport workers with access to secure and sterile areas of airports (see H.R. 1413), H2340 [8MR]

———authorize grants to hire, train, and equip local law enforcement officials on and near the southern border of the U.S., and reimburse overtime costs for such officials (see H.R. 2542), H5925 [24MY]

———authorizing appropriations (see S. 1644), S7810 [18JN] (see H.R. 1684), H3079 [26MR] (see H.R. 2638), H6184 [8JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1684), consideration (see H. Res. 382), H4627 [8MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), consideration (see H. Res. 473), H6234 [11JN]

———enhance procurement-related activities (see H.R. 803), H1209 [5FE]

———establish a Homeland Security and Neighborhood Safety Trust Fund and refocus Federal priorities toward securing the homeland (see S. 345), S827 [22JA]

———establish a National Bio and Agrodefense Facility (see H.R. 1717), H3183 [27MR]

———establish a National Biosurveillance Integration Center (see H.R. 1290), H2119 [1MR]

———establish a program to award grants to institutions of higher education for the establishment or expansion of cybersecurity professional development programs (see H.R. 263), H121 [5JA]

———establish an independent panel to assess the homeland security needs of the National Capital Region (see H.R. 64), H112 [5JA]

———establish national emergency centers on military installations (see H.R. 1796), H3358 [29MR]

———establish new units of Customs Patrol Officers (see S. 1442), S6399 [21MY]

———establish the Office for Bombing Prevention to address terrorist explosive threats (see S. 2292), S13684 [1NO] (see H.R. 4749), H15737 [17DE]

———establish the Protective Security Advisor Program Office (see S. 2215), S13193 [22OC]

———expand National Domestic Preparedness Consortium to include the Transportation Technology Center (see S. 136), S39 [4JA]

———extend requirement for prescreening of air passengers to international flights that overfly the U.S. (see H.R. 2663), H6235 [11JN]

———improve allocation of grants (see S. 608), S2022 [15FE]

———issue rules that designate no-fly zones near certain nuclear power plants (see H.R. 3259), H9275 [31JY]

———make grants to address homeland security preparedness shortcomings of municipal and county governments (see H.R. 1715), H3183 [27MR]

———make grants to first responders (see H.R. 130), H115 [5JA]

———prohibit from limiting amount of certain grant funds that may be used to pay salaries or overtime pay of law enforcement officials engaged in antiterrorism activities (see H.R. 2979), H7489 [10JY]

———prohibit from prescribing regulations that preempt more stringent State regulations governing chemical facility security (see H.R. 1633), H2821 [21MR]

———provide discretionary grants for use in high-threat, high-density urban areas (see H.R. 911), H1412 [8FE]

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

———regulate sale of ammonium nitrate to prevent and deter acquisition by terrorists (see S. 1463), S6549 [23MY]

———regulate sale of ammonium nitrate to prevent and deter the acquisition of ammonium nitrate by terrorists (see H.R. 1680), H3079 [26MR]

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

———strengthen efforts to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material (see H.R. 2631), H6180 [7JN]

———suspend nonessential visas to allow reorganization of immigration and naturalization functions and ensure sufficient monitoring and deterrence to maintain border integrity (see H.R. 3064), H7982 [17JY]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see S. 1237), S5183 [26AP] (see H.R. 2074), H4209 [30AP]

———establish a National White Collar Crime Center grants program (see H.R. 2797), H6827 [20JN]

Dept. of State: designate the Quds Force, a unit of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 1324), H2165 [5MR]

———increase maximum amount of an award available under the rewards program for information leading to the capture of Osama bin Laden (see H.R. 3826), H11547 [15OC]

———submit report on efforts to bring to justice the Palestinian terrorists responsible for killing John Branchizio, Mark Parsons, and John M. Linde (see H.R. 2293), H4965 [14MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see S. 2285), S13684 [1NO] (see H.R. 2761), H6660 [18JN] (see H.R. 4299), H14492 (see H.R. 4299), H15206 [6DE]

———extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 2761), consideration (see H. Res. 660), H10509 [18SE]

———extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 2761), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 849), H14492 (see H. Res. 849), H15206 [6DE]

———extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 4299), consideration (see H. Res. 862), H15314 [11DE]

———reauthorize the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (see H.R. 2440), H5621 [22MY]

Dept. of Transportation: 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]

Developing countries: strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (see S. 1687), S8356 [25JN]

Embassies: compensate relatives of U.S. citizens killed as a result of the bombings of U.S. embassies in East Africa (see H.R. 2828), H7010 [22JN]

FAA: issue order on secondary cockpit barriers (see H.R. 3925), H11846 [22OC]

Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Congressional Medal: award to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 369), S911 [23JA]

FBI: authorize funding to hire additional agents (see S. 534), S1781 [8FE]

———improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 297), H122 [5JA] (see H.R. 2640), H6234 [11JN]

———include in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System persons who may be prevented from boarding an aircraft (see H.R. 1167), H1894 [16FE]

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

Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries (see H. Con. Res. 20), H253 [9JA]

Firearms: increase Federal regulation of .50 caliber sniper rifles (see S. 1331), S5716 [8MY]

Foreign countries: expand visa waiver program to countries on a probationary basis (see S. 342), S827 [22JA] (see S. 653), S2024 [15FE] (see H.R. 561), H758 [18JA] (see H.R. 1543), H2620 [15MR]

———impose travel and other restrictions on heads of state of countries that are state sponsors of terrorism who are attending events at the U.N. in New York, NY (see H.R. 3898), H11776 [18OC]

———increase economic pressure on terror sponsoring states (see S. 2015), S10902 [3AU]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants (see S. 1927), S10605 [1AU] (see S. 2011), S10902 [3AU] (see H.R. 3138), H8395 [24JY] (see H.R. 3321), H9654 [2AU]

———amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants (S. 1927), consideration—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 614), H9704 [3AU]

———amend to establish a procedure for authorizing certain electronic surveillance (see H.R. 3356), H9704 [3AU]

———modernize and streamline (see S. 2248), S13490 [26OC] (see S. 2440, 2441), S15063 [10DE]

Foreign policy: prohibit return of persons by the U.S., for purposes of detention, interrogation, or trial, to countries engaging in torture or other inhuman treatment of persons (see H.R. 1352), H2242 [6MR]

Foreign Service: extend comparability pay adjustments to employees serving overseas and authorize a death gratuity payable to surviving dependents of employees who die as a result of injuries sustained while on duty (see H.R. 3202), H8820 [27JY]

———reform compensation system and authorize a death gratuity payable to surviving dependents of employees who die as a result of injuries sustained while on duty (see H.R. 3203), H8820 [27JY]

Georgia, Republic of: express gratitude for support and commitment in combating Islamist terrorism worldwide and specific efforts to bring security and stability in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 150), H5472 [17MY]

Germany: commend actions that prevented a terrorist attack against locations in Germany, including sites frequented by Americans (see H. Res. 639), H10245 [6SE]

———commend prevention of a large-scale terrorist attack and support future cooperation to prevent terrorism (see S. Res. 344), S12775 [4OC]

Government: improve conduct of strategic communication (see H.R. 2800), H6827 [20JN]

Health: establish grant programs to improve the health of residents and for bioterrorism and infectious disease preparedness in the U.S.-Mexico border area (see S. 1798), S9469 [17JY]

Health care professionals: tribute to Muslim-American physicians who condemned recent attempted terrorist acts in the United Kingdom (see S. Res. 272), S9211 [13JY]

Human rights: express concern over use of human shields in violation of international humanitarian law and the law of war, including Hezbollah's embedding of its forces among civilians during the conflict with Israel (see H. Res. 125), H1210 [5FE]

Immigration: close loophole that allowed 9/11 hijackers to obtain credit cards from U.S. banks and ensure illegal immigrants cannot obtain credit cards to evade U.S. immigration laws (see S. 2393), S14618 [16NO]

———combat the crime of alien smuggling and related activities (see S. 2463), S15460 [13DE] (see H.R. 2399), H5530 [21MY]

———improve homeland security by strengthening the security of the visa waiver program (see H.R. 2006), H3777 [23AP]

———limit issuance of student and diversity immigrant visas to nationals of Saudi Arabia, countries that support terrorism, or countries not cooperating with U.S. antiterrorism efforts (see H.R. 3217), H8820 [27JY]

———provide nonimmigrant spouses and children of nonimmigrant aliens who died in terrorist attacks on the U.S. an opportunity to adjust their status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (see S. 615), S2023 [15FE] (see H.R. 1071), H1788 [15FE]

———repeal exemption from harboring sanctions for alien volunteers of certain religious organization (see H.R. 2308), H4966 [14MY]

Information services: require reports on Federal data mining programs to collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (see S. 236), S357 [10JA]

Intelligence services: establish uniform standards for interrogation techniques applicable to individuals under U.S. custody or physical control (see S. 1943), S10787 [2AU]

———improve congressional oversight and committee structure and implement a key recommendation of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S. (see S. Res. 375), S14285 [13NO]

———reiterate that certain statutes are the exclusive means by which domestic electronic surveillance may be conducted (see H.R. 11), H110 [5JA]

Iran: express concern about threatening behavior of current regime and activities of terrorist organizations sponsored by that regime in Latin America (see H. Res. 435), H5724 [23MY]

———strengthen economic sanctions on Iran and other countries supporting the development of a nuclear program (see S. 970), S3607 [22MR] (see H.R. 3390), H9706 [3AU]

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

———disapprove granting of amnesty to persons known to have attacked, wounded, or killed members of the U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 15), H123 [5JA]

———establish reporting requirements for funds made available for military operations or reconstruction efforts (see H.R. 714), H987 [29JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for defense and reconstruction and require the President to request additional funding after certifying Iraq has made progress in meeting certain performance measures (see H.R. 775), H1151 [31JA]

———require President to report on extent of progress of Iraqi cooperation with U.S. stability efforts, achieving security for its citizens, and denying terrorists a sanctuary (see H.R. 1062), H1787 [15FE]

———support troops in their mission and in the global war on terror and assist Iraqi Government in establishing a nation that can sustain and defend itself (see H. Res. 147), H1416 [8FE]

Japan: recognize security alliance with the U.S. and express appreciation for role in enhancing stability in the Asia-Pacific region and its efforts in the global war against terrorism (see H. Res. 508), H6956 [21JN]

Korea, Republic of: recognize strong alliance with the U.S. and express appreciation for efforts in the global war on terrorism (see H. Res. 295), H3375 [30MR]

Law enforcement: anniversary of the national explosives detection canine team program (see S. Res. 104), S2969 [9MR]

———grant immunity from civil liability to any person who voluntarily notifies appropriate security personnel of suspicious activity believed to threaten transportation security (see S. 1369), S6016 [11MY] (see H.R. 2291), H4965 [14MY]

———grant limited immunity for reports of suspected terrorist activity or suspicious behavior and response (see S. 1891), S10149 [26JY]

———improve the terrorism hoax statute (see S. 735), S2488 [1MR]

———provide additional tools and resources to combat terrorism financing (see H.R. 3146), H8396 [24JY]

———provide additional tools and tough penalties to fight terrorism and protect national security (see H.R. 3147), H8396 [24JY]

———provide compensation for U.S. citizens taken hostage by terrorists or State sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3346), H9655 [2AU] (see H.R. 3369), H9705 [3AU]

———provide liability protection to individuals who report suspicious behavior to law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1640), H2955 [22MR]

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

Libya: require periodic reports on claims related to acts of terrorism against Americans perpetrated or supported by the Libyan government (see S. 1839), S9613 [19JY]

Middle East: call for release of Israeli soldiers held captive by Hamas and Hezbollah (see S. Res. 92), S2488 [1MR] (see H. Res. 107), H1054 [30JA]

———express grave concern for Iran and Syria's continued and systematic violations of U.N. resolutions relative to Lebanon (see H. Res. 690), H11027 [27SE]

———promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 1856), H3375 [30MR]

———urge Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian Authority to implement educational reforms aimed at reducing cultural roots of terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 194), H8742 [26JY]

Military Commissions Act: improve and enhance due process and appellate procedures (see S. 576), S1902 [13FE] (see H.R. 1415), H2340 [8MR]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to all victims of terrorism (see H.R. 3707), H11069 [1OC]

National Capital Region: improve mutual aid agreements (see S. 1245), S5183 [26AP]

National Commission on Detainee Treatment: establish (see H.R. 3244), H9275 [31JY]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (see S. 4), S36 [4JA] (see S. 328), S671 [17JA] (see H.R. 1), H109 [5JA]

———implement recommendations (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 567), H8617 [25JY]

National Commission on the Prevention of Radicalization and Terrorism: establish (see H.R. 1695), H3080 [26MR]

National Commission on the Prevention of Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism: establish (see S. 1959), S10787 [2AU]

National Day of Readiness and Vigilance: establish (see H. Con. Res. 208), H10362 [10SE]

National Preparedness Month: observance (see H. Res. 673), H10756 [24SE]

National security: authorize the President to issue letters of marque and reprisal relative to terrorist attacks (see H.R. 3216), H8820 [27JY]

———enhance the integrity of U.S. against the threat of terrorism (see H.R. 2086), H4291 [1MY]

———ensure adequate funding for high-threat areas (see S. 74), S38 [4JA]

———extend deadline by which State identification documents shall comply with certain minimum standards (see S. 563), S1902 [13FE]

———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 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]

———improve communications interoperability for emergency response (see H.R. 863), H1271 [6FE]

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

———preserve State authority to ensure security of chemical facilities (see H.R. 1574), H2671 [19MR]

———prevent homegrown terrorism (see H.R. 1955), H3694 [19AP]

———prevent nuclear terrorism (see S. 1705), S8610 [27JN] (see H.R. 2891), H7339 [27JN]

———prohibit the rewarding of suicide bombings and allow adequate punishments for terrorist murders, kidnappings, and sexual assaults (see S. 1320), S5655 [7MY] (see H.R. 2376), H5471 [17MY]

———protect the U.S. by targeting terrorists at the border (see H.R. 2561), H6006 [5JN]

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

———provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure (see H.R. 143), H115 [5JA]

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 1638), H2955 [22MR] (see H.R. 3543), H10433 [17SE]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict (see H. Res. 222), H2302 [7MR]

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]

———prevent nuclear terrorism, reduce global nuclear arsenals, and stop proliferation of nuclear weapons, materials, and technology (see S. 1977), S10788 [2AU]

Pakistan: condition military assistance on demonstrable progress in achieving certain objectives relative to counterterrorism and democratic reforms (see S. Res. 99), S2796 [7MR]

———protect human rights and restore rule of law (see H. Res. 840), H14156 [4DE]

Parlak, Ibrahim: relief (see S. 313), S671 [17JA] (see H.R. 546), H672 [17JA]

Patriotism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. 643), H10362 [10SE]

Public utilities: provide for security at public water systems and publicly owned treatment works (see S. 1968), S10788 [2AU]

Railroads: establish rail worker emergency training program (see H.R. 535), H671 [17JA]

———increase rail transportation security (see S. 83), S38 [4JA]

———require carriers to prepare and maintain a plan for notifying local emergency responders before transporting hazardous materials through their jurisdictions (see H.R. 2422), H5620 [22MY]

REAL ID Act: repeal provisions on State requirements for security of identification cards and driver's licenses and reinstitute negotiated rulemaking and guidelines for such documents (see S. 717), S2355 [28FE] (see H.R. 1117), H1892 [16FE]

Saudi Arabia: condemn policies that suppress religious practices and tolerance and encourage commitment to revise textbooks to remove intolerant and violent references (see H. Con. Res. 262), H14083 [15NO]

———encourage end of support for institutions that aid and abet terrorism, secure cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents, and denounce sponsorship of extremist Wahhabi ideology (see S. 2243), S13438 [25OC]

———halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (see H.R. 2976), H7489 [10JY]

———prohibit assistance (see H.R. 2986), H7490 [10JY]

Sensible, Multilateral American Response to Terrorism (SMART) Security Platform for the 21st Century: call for adoption (see H. Res. 227), H2302 [7MR]

September 11th Victim Compensation Fund: provide nationwide subpoena authority for actions brought under such fund (see S. 2106), S12287 [27SE] (see H.R. 3921), H11846 [22OC]

———extend deadline for filing certain claims (see S. 1119), S4478 [16AP]

Sewage disposal: enhance security of wastewater treatment works (see S. 1303), S5562 [3MY]

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

Singapore: welcome Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong upon U.S. visit, commend support in campaign against terrorism and reconstruction of Iraq, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (see S. Res. 179), S5391 [1MY]

Sri Lanka: urge Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam to engage positively in peace talks and prevent a return to armed conflict (see H. Res. 516), H7070 [25JN]

Supreme Court: expedite review of National Security Agency warrantless electronic surveillance program (see S. 139), S39 [4JA]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 2332), H5053 [15MY]

Taxation: provide credit to certain agriculture-related businesses for cost of protecting certain chemicals (see S. 544, 551), S1848 [12FE] (see H.R. 1814), H3359 [29MR]

Terrorism Risk Insurance Act: temporarily reduce the insurer deductibles for insurers sustaining insured losses from large terrorism events (see H.R. 4721), H15737 [17DE]

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]

———increase rail and public transportation security (see H.R. 534), H671 [17JA]

———provide resources to protect public transportation from terrorism (see S. 763), S2598 [5MR]

Turkey: condemn Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) for ongoing terrorist attacks (see H. Res. 796), H12739 [5NO]

———condemn recent murders of Christian workers and express support for efforts to investigate and prosecute individuals responsible for the murders under charges of terrorism (see H. Res. 420), H5531 [21MY]

U.N.: withhold portion of U.S. contribution to support U.N. Economic and Social Council until consultative status is withdrawn for all organizations with links to terrorist organizations (see H.R. 3348), H9655 [2AU]

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: research physical and mental health and other readjustment needs of Armed Forces members and veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and their families (see S. 1271), S5497 [2MY]

War on Radical Islam Bonds: issue (see H.R. 3266), H9275 [31JY]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), motion to proceed, S9436 [17JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: modernize and streamline (S. 2248), motion to proceed, S15647 [14DE], S15726 [17DE]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (S. 4), S2777, S2849 [7MR], S2957, S2958 [9MR]

———implement recommendations (S. 4), motion to proceed, S2245, S2246 [27FE]

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

Conference reports

Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act (H.R. 1), H8496-H8605 [25JY]

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act (H.R. 1591), H3823-H4012 [24AP]

Court documents

Rasul v. Bush on habeas corpus applications: Supreme Court, S8912 [10JY]

Declarations

Combat Status Review Board tribunal process: Stephen Abraham, S8911 [10JY], S11643 [18SE]

Essays

Impact of Mid-Term Elections on U.S. Policy in Iraq: Andrew O'Rourke, E139 [18JA]

Factsheets

Progress in Iraq, H2918 [22MR]

Letters

Air India flight 182 bombing: Awatar Singh Sekhon, International Journal of Sikh Affairs, E1125-E1127 [23MY]

———Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E1131 [23MY]

Assist certain Iraqis who have worked directly with, or are threatened by their association with, the U.S.: C. Richard Parkins, Refugee Council USA, S7893 [19JN]

———Elisa Massimino, Human Rights First (organization), S7894 [19JN]

———Francine Prose and Larry Siems, PEN American Center, S7894 [19JN]

———George Rupp, International Rescue Committee, S7894 [19JN]

———Ken H. Bacon, Refugees International (organization), S7893 [19JN]

CIA destruction of videotapes showing interrogation of detainees: Kenneth L. Wainstein, Dept. of Justice, S15721 [17DE]

———Michael B. Mukasey, Attorney General, S15721 [17DE]

Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty ratification: several Senators, S13358 [24OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations: Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, H4665 [9MY]

———Colleen M. Kelley, National Treasury Employees Union, H4666 [9MY]

———Senator Byrd, S9438 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Fire and Safety Act grant programs funding: several firefighting organizations, S10097 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security grant allocation for terrorism preparedness and prevention: Lee H. Hamilton, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, S2664 [6MR]

———several State Governors, S2576 [5MR]

———Tim Roemer, S2664 [6MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program funding: Barry Kasinitz, International Association of Fire Fighters, S10098 [26JY]

———Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, S10097 [26JY]

———James B. Harmes, International Association of Fire Chiefs, S10097 [26JY]

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]

Establish techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for interrogation of detainees: several retired military officers, H15432 [13DE]

Extend deadline by which State identification documents shall comply with certain minimum standards: Charles M. Loveless, AFL-CIO, S2341 [28FE]

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

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act modernization and streamlining: Senators Leahy and Specter, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13678 [1NO]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court orders authorizing the collection of communications by suspected terrorists: Alberto R. Gonzales, Attorney General, S646 [17JA]

Grant retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies in certain civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance: Senator Reid, S15765 [17DE]

Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act: Joseph C. Carter, International Association of Chiefs of Police, H191 [9JA]

———Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H198 [9JA]

———Representative Dingell, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H198 [9JA]

———Ted Kamatchus, National Sheriffs' Association, H191 [9JA]

———William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., H191 [9JA]

Improving America's Security Act: Cabell Cropper, National Criminal Justice Association, S2681 [6MR]

———Joan Molinaro and Peter Gadiel, 9/11 Families for a Secure America (organization), S2957 [9MR]

———several members of 9/11 victims' organizations, S2858, S2874 [8MR], S2955 [9MR]

———VOICES of September 11th (organization) and Families of September 11, Inc., S2238 [27FE], S2955 [9MR]

Maintain ban on butane lighters on commercial aircraft: Art Gordon, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, S10112 [26JY]

———Patricia A. Friend, Association of Flight Attendants, S10112 [26JY]

National Guard equipment shortages: M. Jodi Rell, Governor of Connecticut, H2983 [23MR]

National security, congressional ethics, and Social Security: Richard H. Morgan, S15901 [18DE]

Presidential authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants: Senator Specter, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S15719 [17DE]

———Vice President Cheney, S15720 [17DE]

Protection of human rights and restoration of rule of law in Pakistan: Harold H. Koh, Yale University Law School, E2593 [18DE]

Public Mental Health Emergency Preparedness Act: Carolyn Polowy, National Association of Social Workers, S6483 [22MY]

———Georges C. Benjamin, American Public Health Association, S6483 [22MY]

———Gwendolyn Puryear Keita, American Psychological Association, S6483 [22MY]

———Thomas Anders, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, S6483 [22MY]

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]

Regulate sale of ammonium nitrate to prevent and deter acquisition by terrorists: Ford B. West, Fertilizer Institute, H15724 [17DE]

Require videotaping of strategic interrogations of detainees by military personnel, intelligence operatives, or contractors and allow access to detainees by certain groups: ACLU, H5277 [16MY]

———Human Rights First (organization), H5276 [16MY]

———Human Rights Watch (organization), H5277 [16MY]

Restore right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror: Alberto R. Gonzales, Attorney General, S11559 [17SE]

———several retired military leaders, S2770 [7MR]

Securing the Cities initiative: New York Regional Joint Working Group on Securing the Cities, H6422 [14JN]

Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act: Benjamin McKay, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, S14595 [16NO]

———Charles M. Chamness, National Association of Mutual Insurance Cos., S14594 [16NO]

———Coalition To Insure Against Terrorism, S14593 [16NO], H10541, H10546 [19SE]

———Denise A. Cardman, ABA, S14594 [16NO]

———Donald J. Borut, National League of Cities, H10546 [19SE]

———Frederick P. McLuckie, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, S14593 [16NO]

———Henry M. Paulson, Jr., Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (2005), H10526 [19SE]

———Jim Arbury, National Multi Housing Council and National Apartment Association, S14595 [16NO]

———John M. Robbins, Mortgage Bankers Association, H10541 [19SE]

———Kieran P. Quinn, Mortgage Bankers Association, S14594 [16NO]

———Marc Racicot, American Insurance Association, H10541, H10546 [19SE]

———Mark H. Ayers, AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Dept., S14594 [16NO]

———Pat V. Combs, National Association of Realtors, S14595 [16NO]

———Robert R. Davis, America's Community Bankers (organization), S14595 [16NO]

———several Senators, H16764 [18DE]

———several sports leagues, S14594 [16NO]

———Steve Bartlett, Financial Services Roundtable (organization), H10541 [19SE]

Transportation Security Administration extension of certain employee rights and protections to airport screeners: Art Gordon, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, S2660 [6MR]

———Kip Hawley, Dept. of Homeland Security, S2658 [6MR]

———Michael Chertoff, Sec. of Homeland Security, S2758 [7MR]

———several Representatives, S2658 [6MR]

———several Senators, S2658 [6MR]

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act: Joint Chiefs of Staff, S4729 [19AP]

Lists

Designated foreign terrorist organizations, S12022 [25SE]

Internet sites which contain video, photographs, or written accounts of the attack on U.S. Army Camp Falcon in Iraq, H4917 [14MY]

Titles of Dept. of Homeland Security classified reports on Office of the Inspector General final penetration test results, H173 [9JA]

Memorandums

Dept. of Homeland Security Grant Allocation for Terrorism Preparedness and Prevention: Steven Maguire, Congressional Research Service, S2680 [6MR]

Messages

Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Syria: President Bush, S5866 [9MY], H4734 [9MY], H4910 [10MY]

Blocking Property of Certain Persons Who Threaten Stabilization Efforts in Iraq: President Bush, S9467 [17JY], H7898 [17JY]

Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process: President Bush, S752 [18JA], H734 [18JA]

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. of September 11, 2001: President Bush, S11503 [12SE], H10367 [14SE]

International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism: President Bush, S9185 [12JY]

National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Bush, H5361 [17MY]

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Bush, S2897 [8MR], S14189 [8NO], H2331 [8MR], H13389 [8NO]

National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Bush, H5477 [21MY]

National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Bush, H10690 [20SE]

National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: President Bush, S8300 [22JN], H7001 [22JN]

National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Bush, S10601 [1AU], H9503 [1AU]

National Emergency Relative to Zimbabwe: President Bush, S2353 [28FE], H2035 [28FE]

State of the Union: President Bush, S907-S911 [23JA]

Veto of H.R. 1591, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act: President Bush, H4315 [2MY]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1684), H4714 [9MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), S10082 [26JY], H6311, H6313, H6314, H6316, H6320, H6322, H6325, H6327 [12JN], H6516 [15JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 2761), H10549 [19SE]

———extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 4299), H15365 [12DE]

FBI: improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (H.R. 2640), H16926 [19DE]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (H.R. 1), H219 [9JA], H7869 [17JY]

———implement recommendations (H.R. 1), conference report, S10116 [26JY]

———implement recommendations (S. 4), S2463 [1MR], S2661 [6MR], S2784 [7MR], S3023, S3046 [13MR]

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

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

Petitions

Close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S14178 [8NO]

Press releases

Dept. of Homeland Security Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program Funding: Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International, Inc., S10097 [26JY]

First response broadcast during September 11th terrorist attacks: Vicki Burns, WRC-TV (Washington, DC), S5110 [25AP]

NGA Praises Congressional Movement To Correct REAL ID: National Governors Association, S2341 [28FE]

RAW Planning To Assassinate Sikh Leaders: Council of Khalistan, E2585 [14DE]

Proposals

Dept. of Homeland Security border security improvements, S9897 [25JY]

Quotations

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: Frank Church, S15766 [17DE]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: condemn terrorist bombing and express condolences to the people of Afghanistan and the members of Wolesi Jirga (H. Res. 811), H13542-H13544 [13NO]

———condemn terrorist bombing in Gardez, H5627 [23MY]

———impact of corruption in the opium trade on the war on terrorism and the resurgence of the Taliban, H1450 [12FE], H1981 [28FE]

———reduce drug trafficking to eliminate financial support that traffickers provide to terrorist organizations, H6050, H6051 [6JN]

———strengthen U.S. efforts to defeat the Taliban and terrorist networks, H1934 [27FE], H2440, H2477 [13MR]

———strengthen U.S. efforts to defeat the Taliban and terrorist networks and to develop long-term political stability and economic prosperity, H963 [29JA]

Africa: condemn attacks in Casablanca, Morocco, and Algiers, Algeria (H. Res. 310), E763 [17AP], E2614 [19DE]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: request for permission by Iranian President to visit site of terrorist attacks in New York, NY, H10615 [19SE]

al-Mashhadani, Khalid: capture of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) leader by U.S. forces in Iraq, H8124 [19JY]

Appropriations: making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks, H2439, H2440, H2442, H2443, H2444 [13MR], H2490, H2491, H2549, H2550 [14MR], H2610-H2612 [15MR], H2625, H2639, H2641-H2643, H2646, H2650-H2661 [19MR]

———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 1591), H2675, H2676, H2677, H2720, H2721, H2724-H2736 [20MR], H2748, H2749, H2750, H2751, H2797, H2799, H2801-H2811 [21MR], H2823, H2824, H2825, H2875-H2932, H2934, H2935, H2942, H2945-H2954 [22MR], H2959, H2960, H2961, H2962-H2999, H3001-H3004, H3010-H3015 [23MR], H3019, H3073-H3078 [26MR], H3086, H3087 [27MR], H3196, H3269-H3272, H3275 [28MR], H3281, H3345-H3349 [29MR], H3442 [17AP], H3483, H3485 [18AP], H3564, H3565, H3566, H3665, H3673, H3675, H3678-H3681 [19AP], H3698 [20AP], E603, E605, E606 [21MR], E640, E642, E646 [26MR], E658, E673, E677 [28MR], E727 [30MR]

———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 1591), conference report, H3784, H3786, H4043-H4046 [24AP], H4053, H4054, H4055, H4056, H4057, H4131-H4160, H4162-H4168 [25AP], H4180, H4199 [26AP], E876, E877 [26AP], E904 [1MY]

———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 1591), veto, H4213, H4214, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4218, H4219, H4260, H4261, H4266-H4277 [1MY], H4298, H4299, H4300, H4315-H4326 [2MY], H4419, H4420, H4421, H4467, H4468, H4469, H4471, H4472-H4475 [3MY], H4528 [7MY], H4558, H4560, H4561, H4562 [8MY], H4632, H4735-H4739, H4741 [9MY], H4873 [10MY], H7056 [25JN], E920, E930 [2MY], E945 [3MY], E949, E960 [4MY]

———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 2206), H4763, H4764, H4765, H4805, H4808-H4867 [10MY], H5023-H5025, H5044-H5050 [15MY], H5057, H5059, H5285, H5287 [16MY], H5515 [21MY], H5536, H5537, H5538 [22MY], H5638-H5644, H5684, H5694-H5696, H5702-H5707, H5709 [23MY], H5728, H5729, H5730 [24MY], H5993 [5JN], H6013, H6088, H6089, H6103 [6JN], H6394 [13JN], H6631, H6632 [18JN], H6840 [21JN], H7418 [28JN], E1030 [11MY], E1043 [14MY], E1048 [15MY], E1064 [16MY], E1193 [5JN], E1203, E1206, E1223 [6JN]

Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (H. Con. Res. 188), H8877-H8880 [30JY], E1681 [2AU], E1723 [3AU]

Armed Forces: authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances, H5063 [16MY]

———clarify that medical care includes mental health care, H3226 [28MR]

———denial of GI Bill benefits to recently redeployed military members, H11255 [4OC]

———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (H.R. 2702), H12712 [5NO], E1287 [13JN]

———improve treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and concussions for members of the Armed Forces who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, H11160 [2OC]

———require pre- and post-deployment mental health screening for military personnel (H.R. 2189), H15451, H15452 [13DE]

———Special Operations Forces funding, H5134, H5135 [16MY]

———tribute, H10325 [10SE]

Aviation: strengthen security, H2968 [23MR]

Berger, Samuel R. (Sandy): investigation of removal of classified documents from the National Archives, H11068 [1OC]

Budget: allocation of funds, H2250 [7MR]

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

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of conference room by Council on American-Islamic Relations, H2490 [14MR]

Carriles, Luis Posada: prosecution on immigration charges, H4470 [3MY]

Chicago, IL: security concerns at O'Hare International Airport, H1477 [13FE]

China, People's Republic of: U.S. policy, H16930 [19DE]

Coast Guard: tribute to America's Waterway Watch program (H. Res. 549), H11607-H11609 [16OC], E2158 [17OC]

Cohen, Representative: report on trip to Iraq, H11324 [9OC]

Cole (U.S.S.): lawsuit by victims' families against Sudanese Government for training of terrorists in attack on Navy destroyer in Yemen, H1981 [28FE]

Commission on Care for America's Returning Wounded Warriors: report, H9282 [1AU]

Congress: accomplishments of the 110th Congress, H9547 [2AU]

Contracts: notify Congress prior to the noncompetitive award of Federal contracts to foreign-owned companies based in countries sponsoring terrorism, H2592, H2593 [15MR]

Courts: restore right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror, H5338 [17MY], H6739 [20JN]

———restore right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror (H.R. 2826), H10935 [26SE]

Davis, Representative David: report on congressional delegation trip to Iraq, H8622 [26JY]

DEA: funding, H1094 [31JA]

———Mobile Enforcement Teams and Regional Enforcement Teams funding, H1099 [31JA]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H4936 [14MY]

Dept. of Defense: characterization of remarks made by Deputy Assistant Sec. of Defense Charles D. Stimson relative to U.S. attorneys providing pro bono representation to Guantanamo Bay detainees, E166 [22JA], E212 [30JA]

———close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H6014 [6JN]

———close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (H.R. 2212), E979 [8MY]

———establish techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for interrogation of detainees and prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, H13922, H13923, H13932, H13951 [14NO]

———funding, H15218 [11DE]

———investigation into attack by insurgents on U.S. Army Camp Falcon in Iraq, H4917 [14MY]

———Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles funding, H9535 [1AU], H13933 [14NO]

———prevent transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to locations within continental U.S., H10038-H10042 [4SE]

———require background checks on civilians entering military facilities and installations, H5257, H5261 [16MY]

———require report on plans to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H5274, H5275 [16MY]

———require videotaping of strategic interrogations of detainees by military personnel, intelligence operatives, or contractors and allow access to detainees by certain groups, H5276-H5278 [16MY]

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

Dept. of HHS: establish a grant program for individuals whose health has been directly impacted as a result of the terrorist attacks on New York, NY, and the Pentagon (H.R. 1414), H4746 [9MY], H10506 [18SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: across-the-board funding reduction, H6356, H6357 [13JN], H6473, H6474 [14JN]

———address vulnerabilities in aviation security by carrying out a pilot program to screen airport workers with access to secure and sterile areas of airports (H.R. 1413), H7052 [25JN], H15270-H15273 [11DE], E2608 [19DE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1684), H4632, H4656-H4718 [9MY], H4763 [10MY], E1013, E1019 [10MY], E1097 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1684), consideration (H. Res. 382), H4646-H4655 [9MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1684), motion to recommit, H4714 [9MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1684), technical corrections, H4735 [9MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), H6242, H6268, H6319-H6327 [12JN], H6347-H6394, H6398-H6402 [13JN], H6407, H6409, H6419-H6436, H6443-H6474 [14JN], H6480-H6518 [15JN], H6657-H6659 [18JN], H7059 [25JN], E1315 [15JN], E1321 [18JN], E1341 [19JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), consideration (H. Res. 473), H6260-H6267 [12JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), corrections in engrossment, H6518 [15JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), motion to recommit, H6516 [15JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), unanimous-consent agreement, H6411 [14JN], H6516 [15JN]

———Bureau of Customs and Border Protection funding, H4667 [9MY]

———Bureau of Customs and Border Protection funding through reductions in Transportation Security Administration funding, H6429-H6431 [14JN]

———Bureau of Customs and Border Protection unmanned aerial vehicles funding, H6444-H6446 [14JN]

———Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program funding, H6455, H6456 [14JN]

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

———develop regulations for transport of high hazardous materials, H3111 [27MR]

———Domestic Nuclear Detection Office funding, H6421-H6423 [14JN]

———enhance procurement-related activities (H.R. 803), E258 [5FE], E616 [23MR]

———establish a National Bio and Agrodefense Facility, H4662 [9MY]

———establish a National Biosurveillance Integration Center, H4665, H4667 [9MY]

———establish a National Biosurveillance Integration Center (H.R. 1290), E431 [1MR]

———establish an Office of Health Affairs under the Chief Medical Office, H4667 [9MY]

———establish national emergency centers on military installations (H.R. 1796), E699 [30MR]

———funding, H2169 [6MR]

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

———implement the Interpol Stolen and Lost Travel Document database at primary inspection points at U.S. ports of entry, H4709, H4710 [9MY]

———include Orlando and Miami International Airports in a pilot program to screen airport workers who must enter and reenter secure airport space, H6461 [14JN]

———information analysis and operations coordination activities funding through reductions in Office of the Sec. and Executive Management and Office of the Under Sec. for Management, H6281-H6283 [12JN]

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

———prohibit development of a program allowing travel in the U.S. from foreign countries using any document other than a passport, H6464 [14JN]

———prohibit funding to overturn New Jersey chemical security plants and facilities safety regulations, H6498 [15JN]

———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]

———Protective Security Analysis Center funding, H6272 [12JN]

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

———REAL ID Act implementation funding through reductions in Coast Guard Integrated Deepwater Program funding, H6450-H6452 [14JN]

———regulate sale of ammonium nitrate to prevent and deter acquisition by terrorists, H15724 [17DE]

———regulate sale of ammonium nitrate to prevent and deter the acquisition of ammonium nitrate by terrorists (H.R. 1680), H11862-H11866 [23OC], E2222 [24OC]

———require cooperation with Florida to resolve the differences between the transportation worker identification credential (TWIC cards) and existing State access control credentials, H4707, H4708 [9MY]

———require physical vulnerability testing of railcars, H3092 [27MR]

———restore funding for first responders, H14162 [5DE]

———seaports security funding, H199 [9JA]

———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]

———submit report on security vulnerabilities of pipelines and oil refineries, H6467 [14JN]

———transportation threat assessment funding through reductions in Office of the Under Sec. for Management funding, H6425 [14JN]

———Urban Area Security Initiative funding, H8807 [27JY]

———Urban Area Security Initiative funding through reductions in Office of the Sec. and Executive Management and Office of the Under Sec. for Management funding, H6276, H6277 [12JN]

———withhold funding for Bureau of Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine interdiction, operations, maintenance, and procurement account until receipt of report on requests and use of assets, H6444 [14JN]

Dept. of Justice: issuance of classified memos authorizing the use of certain interrogation techniques on detainees, H12436 [1NO]

———issuance of memorandums on expansive endorsement of certain interrogation techniques used by the CIA, H11263 [4OC]

Dept. of State: allow citizens of Pakistan and Afghanistan to be eligible for the Rewards for Justice Program, H6069, H6070 [6JN]

———international counterterrorist programs funding through reductions in U.S. contribution to U.N. international peacekeeping missions, H6842, H6843 [21JN]

———prohibit funding to negotiate participation of additional countries under the visa waiver program, H6915, H6916 [21JN]

———submit report on efforts to bring to justice the Palestinian terrorists responsible for killing John Branchizio, Mark Parsons, and John M. Linde (H.R. 2293), H7798-H7800 [16JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: clarify acts of nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological terrorism certification relative to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program, H10544, H10545 [19SE]

———extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 2761), H10526-H10551, H10599 [19SE], E1935, E1947 [20SE]

———extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 2761), consideration (H. Res. 660), H10516-H10526 [19SE]

———extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 2761), motion to recommit, H10549, H10550 [19SE]

———extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 2761), Senate amendment, H16752, H16760-H16767 [18DE], E2640, E2655 [19DE]

———extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 4299), H15354-H15368 [12DE], E2573 [13DE]

———extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 4299), consideration (H. Res. 862), H15334-H15339 [12DE]

———extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 4299), motion to recommit, H15365, H15366 [12DE]

———increase the insurance industry's yearly deductible under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program, H10545-H10549 [19SE]

Director of National Intelligence: freeze staffing levels pending submittal of report on the number of intelligence collectors and analysts by agency and a plan to maximize the number of collectors, H4897, H4898 [10MY]

———improve and strengthen the intelligence community, individual agencies, and intelligence produced, and increase information sharing actions, H3782 [24AP], H5288 [16MY]

———limit number of personnel, H4898, H4899 [10MY]

———remove requirement to complete a National Intelligence Estimate on global climate change, H4780, H4783, H4784, H4788, H4895, H4896 [10MY]

Egypt: enhance border security near Gaza to prevent arms smuggling, H7999 [18JY]

Embassies: compensate relatives of U.S. citizens killed as a result of the bombings of U.S. embassies in East Africa (H.R. 2828), H11096-H11099 [2OC]

EPA: require inspection and cleanup of indoor spaces polluted by toxins released during and after the terrorist attacks in New York, NY, H10213 [6SE]

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

Fairview, NJ: memorial service for anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1862 [11SE]

FBI: improper issuance of national security letters, H8429 [25JY]

———improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (H.R. 297), H637 [17JA], H965 [29JA]

———improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (H.R. 2640), H6339-H6347 [13JN], H6665 [19JN], H12351 [31OC], H16923-H16928 [19DE], E1321, E1330 [18JN], E2663 [19DE], E2667 [28DE]

Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries (H. Con. Res. 20), H1000-H1004 [30JA]

Florida: tribute to efforts to divest public employee retirement funds from companies that invest in Sudan and Iran, H11129 [2OC]

Foreign aid: prohibit assistance to nonprofit organizations linked with Hamas, H8814 [27JY]

———prohibit assistance to Palestinian universities linked with Hamas, H2124 [5MR]

Foreign countries: expand visa waiver program, E1656 [31JY]

———prohibit countries with high visa overstay rates from participating in the visa waiver program, H8800 [27JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected illegal aliens within the U.S. without court-approved warrants, H14050, H14052, H14053, H14059-H14061 [15NO]

———amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants, H7670-H7672, H7693, H7717, H7718 [12JY], H8251, H8252 [23JY], H8413-H8418 [25JY], H8793, H8796, H8798, H8803, H8815 [27JY], H9282 [1AU], H10516 [19SE], H14047-H14049, H14051, H14052 [15NO]

———amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants (H.R. 3138), H8902-H8904, H8906, H8911 [30JY], H9190, H9214-H9219 [31JY], H9298-H9301, H9408 [1AU], H9555, H9556, H9557, H9561-H9563 [2AU]

———amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants (S. 1927), H9952-H9966 [4AU], H10891-H10896 [25SE], H11622-H11628 [16OC], E1791 [4SE], E1840-E1842 [7SE], E2476 [4DE]

———amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants (S. 1927), unanimous-consent agreement, H9952 [4AU]

———amend to establish a procedure for authorizing certain electronic surveillance (H.R. 3356), H9663-H9668, H9671-H9675, H9685-H9695 [3AU], H9957, H9963, H9964 [4AU], H11303 [4OC], E1771, E1779 [4AU], E2476 [4DE]

———modernize and streamline (S. 2248), H12348 [31OC]

Foreign policy: allocation of counterterrorism assistance, H6872, H6873 [21JN]

———assess status of the war on terrorism, H393 [11JA], H517 [16JA], H818 [22JA], H1277, H1308 [7FE], H1982 [28FE], H2093 [1MR], H2235-H2239 [6MR], H2735 [20MR], H2807, H2808 [21MR], H2978 [23MR], H4558 [8MY], H5017 [15MY], H5685 [23MY], H5991 [5JN], H6082-H6088 [6JN], H6169 [7JN], H6635-H6641 [18JN], H7080 [26JN], H7428 [28JN], H7438 [10JY], H7495 [11JY], H7660 [12JY], H7856 [17JY], H7998 [18JY], H8123 [19JY], H8622, H8733 [26JY], H9282 [1AU], H10143 [5SE], H10325, H10354-H10356, H10358 [10SE], H11068 [1OC], H11162 [2OC], H12716 [5NO], E1581 [20JY], E1864 [11SE]

———prohibit return of persons by the U.S., for purposes of detention, interrogation, or trial, to countries engaging in torture or other inhuman treatment of persons, H9978 [4AU]

———prohibit return of persons by the U.S., for purposes of detention, interrogation, or trial, to countries engaging in torture or other inhuman treatment of persons (H.R. 1352), E474 [6MR]

Fort Dix, NJ: arrest of individuals planning alleged terrorist attack, H5058 [16MY]

Foundation for Pluralism: anniversary of Unity Day USA, E1855 [10SE]

Germany: commend actions that prevented a terrorist attack against locations in Germany, including sites frequented by Americans (H. Res. 639), H10400 [17SE]

Gill, K.P.S.: request to testify in the Indian Major Commission Air India bombings investigation, E2212 [23OC]

Government: ensure continuity of operations during an extended emergency situation, H9548 [2AU]

Great Britain: lawsuit against publisher of ``Alms for Jihad'' book, E1974 [25SE]

Griffin, Ron: report on trip to Iraq, E738 [16AP]

Hall, Representative John J.: report on trip to Iraq to improve congressional oversight of Iraq war and reconstruction efforts, H12010-H12013 [24OC]

House of Representatives: prohibit funding for travel to Cuba, Iran, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Sudan, or Syria, H6943-H6945 [21JN]

Immigration: combat the crime of alien drug smuggling and related activities, H12243 [31OC]

———combat the crime of alien smuggling and related activities (H.R. 2399), H5576-H5580 [22MY]

———implementation of an automated entry-and-exit system, H195 [9JA]

———improve homeland security by strengthening the security of the visa waiver program, H8792 [27JY]

———improve homeland security by strengthening the security of the visa waiver program (H.R. 2006), E823 [23AP]

———permanently bar gang members, terrorists, and other criminals from entry, H6223 [11JN]

———reform, H1959-H1965 [27FE], H2028-H2036 [28FE], H2159-H2163 [5MR], H2379 [9MR], E440 [1MR]

India: alleged plan to assassinate Sikh leaders in the U.S., E2585 [14DE]

———investigation of 1985 Air India bombing, E1999 [27SE]

———Sikh involvement in the Air India bombings, E1125 [23MY]

Indonesia: tribute for contributions to the war on terrorism, E619 [23MR]

Intelligence services: bring Osama bin Laden and other leaders of al-Qaeda to justice, H9188 [31JY]

———conduct a study to identify best practices for the communication of information concerning a terrorist threat, H4900 [10MY]

———reiterate that certain statutes are the exclusive means by which domestic electronic surveillance may be conducted, H4904, H4905 [10MY]

———reiterate that certain statutes are the exclusive means by which domestic electronic surveillance may be conducted (H.R. 11), H11652 [17OC]

———strengthen protections of civil liberties in the exercise of foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, H11554 [16OC]

Iran: express concern about threatening behavior of current regime and activities of terrorist organizations sponsored by that regime in Latin America (H. Res. 435), H12465-H12468, H12732-H12737 [5NO], E2364 [8NO]

———U.S. policy, H5685 [23MY]

Iraq: assist certain Iraqis who have worked directly with, or are threatened by their association with, the U.S., H15351 [12DE]

———commit to strategy that will not leave a failed state and avoid passing legislation that will undermine the military's ability to prevent a failed state, H14164-H14171 [5DE]

———disapprove granting of amnesty to persons known to have attacked, wounded, or killed members of the U.S. Armed Forces (H. Con. Res. 15), H7061 [25JN]

———establish reporting requirements for funds made available for military operations or reconstruction efforts (H.R. 714), H1944, H1948 [27FE]

———impact of financial costs of war on U.S. domestic priorities, H7648-H7650 [11JY], H13949, H13950 [14NO]

———investigation into private security contractors, H10498 [18SE], H10607 [19SE], H11067 [1OC], H11073, H11131 [2OC], H11176, H11177, H11178 [3OC], E2000 [27SE]

———remove the imposition of certain conditions from limiting the availability of funds for U.S. Armed Forces, H4865, H4866 [10MY], H13942 [14NO]

———support troops in their mission and in the global war on terror and assist Iraqi Government in establishing a nation that can sustain and defend itself, H1426 [12FE], H5627 [23MY]

———support troops in their mission and in the global war on terror and assist Iraqi Government in establishing a nation that can sustain and defend itself (H. Res. 147), H1411 [8FE]

Islamo-Facism Awareness Week: observance, E2244 [25OC]

Korea, Republic of: recognize strong alliance with the U.S. and express appreciation for efforts in the global war on terrorism (H. Res. 295), H6198-H6200 [11JN], E1466 [29JN]

Law enforcement: provide liability protection to individuals who report suspicious behavior to law enforcement agencies, H3146-H3149 [27MR], H8802, H8809 [27JY], H9713 [4AU]

———provide liability protection to individuals who report suspicious behavior to law enforcement agencies (H.R. 1640), H3001 [23MR]

Libya: condition Dept. of State recognition of government representatives on fulfillment of financial obligations to Pan Am Flight 103 victims' families and other cases involving victims of terrorism, H6807 [20JN]

Lundy, Hok: deny visa, E771 [18AP]

Mental health: address mental health needs of individuals that were directly impacted as a result of the terrorist attacks, H10130 [5SE]

Middle East: call for release of Israeli soldiers held captive by Hamas and Hezbollah, H7762, H7763 [12JY], E1526, E1531 [16JY], E1547 [17JY], E1554 [18JY], E1561, E1570 [19JY], E1577 [20JY]

———call for release of Israeli soldiers held captive by Hamas and Hezbollah (H. Res. 107), H2445-H2447, H2452 [13MR], E538 [14MR], E557, E560 [15MR]

———condemn attacks against Israel by Hamas and reaffirm commitment to support Israel's right to exist, H10224-H10230 [6SE], E855 [25AP]

———hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah near the Lebanon-Israel border, H862 [23JA]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H2266 [7MR], E142 [18JA]

———withhold U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority pending denouncement of terrorism, support of civil liberties, and recognition of Israel's right to exist, H6945 [21JN]

Montgomery County, PA: tribute to Eastern Montgomery County Emergency Management Group, E2467 [4DE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to all victims of terrorism (H.R. 3707), E2033 [1OC]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (H.R. 1), H98 [5JA], H127, H128, H132-H199, H209-H222, H246 [9JA], H313 [10JA], H499 [12JA], H779 [19JA], H963 [29JA], H1119 [31JA], H1173 [5FE], H1934 [27FE], H2521, H2525 [14MR], H3679, H3680 [19AP], H5538 [22MY], H6659 [18JN], H7868-H7871 [17JY], E37 [5JA], E62 [10JA], E71, E72, E80 [11JA], E87, E100 [12JA], E133 [17JA]

———implement recommendations (H.R. 1), conference report, H8797-H8812, H8815, H8817 [27JY], H9713 [4AU], H10336 [10SE], H12743 [6NO], E1649, E1650 [30JY], E1656 [31JY], E1693 [2AU], E1721, E1729 [3AU], E1769 [4AU], E1861, E1864 [11SE]

———implement recommendations (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 567), H8789-H8797 [27JY]

———implement recommendations (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H7869-H7871 [17JY]

———implement recommendations (H.R. 1), motion to recommit, H220 [9JA]

———implement recommendations (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent request, H172 [9JA]

National Commission on the Prevention of Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism: establish, H11857-H11862 [23OC]

National security: improve and expedite assessment and determination of current and emerging chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats, and facilitate assessment and acquisition of countermeasures (H.R. 1089), E363 [15FE]

———improve border security, H11075 [2OC]

———improve communications interoperability for emergency response, H4702-H4704 [9MY]

———improve maritime and cargo security, H216 [9JA]

———improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, H10907 [26SE]

———preserve State authority to ensure security of chemical facilities (H.R. 1574), E599 [21MR]

———prevent homegrown terrorism (H.R. 1955), H11854-H11862 [23OC], E803 [19AP], E2219 [24OC], E2492 [5DE]

———provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure, H6270 [12JN]

———release of National Intelligence Estimate, H1278 [7FE], H1661 [14FE], H2733 [20MR], H8733 [26JY]

———require homeland security grants for terrorism preparedness and prevention be awarded based on assessment of risk, threat, and vulnerabilities, H181 [9JA], H8799, H8804 [27JY]

National Security Agency: Presidential authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants, H922 [24JA], H12436 [1NO]

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 1638), H4743 [9MY], H15419 [13DE]

———extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 3543), H10505-H10508 [18SE], H16647 [18DE], E1890 [17SE], E2657 [19DE]

Northern Ireland: peace efforts, H314 [10JA], H762, H763 [19JA], H1862 [16FE], E657 [28MR], E985, E988 [8MY], E1039 [14MY]

———reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict (H. Res. 222), H2455-H2457 [13MR], E544 [14MR], E588 [20MR]

Nuclear weapons: proliferation, E1261 [12JN]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, E737 [16AP]

Pakistan: require renewed cooperation in the war against terrorism to continue to receive U.S. funding, H181 [9JA]

———role in the war on terrorism, H1173 [5FE]

———suspension of constitution and declaration of state of emergency, H12457, H12716 [5NO], H12742, H13201 [6NO], H13943 [14NO]

———U.S. policy, E1381 [22JN]

Patriotism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H10130 [5SE], E1861, E1863, E1864, E1866 [11SE]

———anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 643), H10335-H10346, H10347, H10348 [10SE], E1878 [14SE], E1897 [17SE], E1929 [19SE]

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, H2440 [13MR]

Proliferation Security Initiative: U.N. authorization, H190, H220 [9JA]

Railroads: allow States to override Federal policies concerning rail transportation security, H3109, H3110, H3127, H3128 [27MR]

———establish uniform nationwide safety regulations, E704 [30MR]

Saudi Arabia: allocation of foreign aid, H6942 [21JN]

———U.S. policy, E2403 [14NO]

Secret Service: funding, H6452 [14JN]

Sensible, Multilateral American Response to Terrorism (SMART) Security Platform for the 21st Century: call for adoption (H. Res. 227), H6726 [19JN], H8814 [27JY]

September 11th Victim Compensation Fund: provide nationwide subpoena authority for actions brought under such fund (H.R. 3921), E2189 [22OC]

———provide nationwide subpoena authority for actions brought under such fund (S. 2106), H12191-H12193 [30OC]

Somerset County, PA: tribute to Flight 93 Ambassadors (organization), E1522 [13JY]

South Carolina: tribute to the Marine Corps Air Station located in Beaufort and the recruit depot at Parris Island, H7081 [26JN]

Taxation: provide credit to certain agriculture-related businesses for cost of protecting certain chemicals (H.R. 1814), E728 [30MR]

Telecommunications: first responder interoperable communications funding, H127, H182, H190, H197, H216 [9JA], H1958 [27FE]

Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act: enforce pay-as-you-go requirements, H10518-H10522, H10532, H10549, H10550 [19SE]

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]

———increase rail and public transportation security, H199 [9JA]

Transportation Security Administration: extend certain employee rights and protections to airport screeners, H2524-H2527 [14MR], H8808 [27JY], E1729 [3AU]

———limit total number of airport screeners, H6462 [14JN]

———personnel management funding, H193 [9JA]

———schedule intensive retraining for screeners, new testing standards, and accountability for lapses in security, H11759 [18OC]

Veterans: improve treatment of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder, for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, H841 [23JA], H3214, H3218, H3227, H3228 [28MR], H5146, H5283 [16MY], H9980 [4AU]

War: address problem of orphans created by wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, H15727 [17DE]

Wilson, Representative Joe: report on trip to Iraq, H5932 [5JN]

World Bank: allocation of loans to Iran, H5516 [21MY], H12742 [6NO]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: condemn attacks in Casablanca, Morocco, and Algiers, Algeria, S4639 [18AP]

———encourage cooperation with U.S. intelligence services to protect oil supplies and prevent the spread of terrorist organizations, S7308 [7JN]

Agriculture: enhance ability of the U.S. to prevent, prepare for, detect, and respond to agriculture and food emergencies (S. 1804), S9475-S9477 [17JY]

Appropriations: making supplemental for military actions overseas and troop readiness (S. 1305), S5611 [3MY], S5613 [4MY]

———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 1591), S3728, S3735-S3742, S3744-S3748 [26MR], S3782-S3790, S3793-S3822 [27MR], S3985-S4039 [28MR], S4082-S4135, S4139, S4147, S4154, S4220 [29MR], S4231-S4235, S4270 [10AP], S4403-S4406, S4429 [12AP], S4571, S4572 [17AP], S4660 [18AP], S4724-S4729, S4744 [19AP], S4803 [20AP], S4823-S4825 [23AP]

———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 1591), conference report, S4867, S4868, S4900, S4906 [24AP], S5015-S5018, S5026-S5029 [25AP], S5124-S5160, S5164-S5167, S5169 [26AP], S5261-S5269 [30AP]

———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 1591), veto, S5317-S5320, S5322-S5325, S5331, S5362-S5368, S5371, S5379, S5385-S5387 [1MY], S5440-S5444 [2MY], S5548 [3MY], S5614 [4MY], S5623 [7MY], S5689-S5691 [8MY], S5896-S5898 [10MY]

———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 2206), S5918 [10MY], S6003, S6031, S6032 [11MY], S6042 [14MY], S6115-S6118 [15MY], S6215-S6219 [17MY], S6361 [21MY], S6451 [22MY], S6995 [4JN], S9079 [12JY]

———prohibit addition of earmarked appropriations for spinach producers to legislation making supplemental appropriations for a war, S3683 [23MR], S4083, S4084 [29MR]

———prohibit addition of earmarked appropriations to legislation making supplemental appropriations for a war, S3677 [23MR], S4023 [28MR]

Armed Forces: establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (S. 22), S56 [4JA], S14373 [14NO], S14449 [15NO]

———improve benefits and services for members, veterans of the Global War on Terrorism, and other veterans (S. 117), S116 [4JA]

———Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom funding, S6162, S6164, S6167 [16MY]

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (organization): development of U.S. policy in Asia, S11045 [4SE]

Aviation: strengthen security, S2325, S2326 [28FE]

———strengthen security (S. 509), S1649 [6FE]

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]

Brownback, Senator: report on trip to Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iraq, S632 [17JA]

Bucthel Metal Finishing Corp.: tribute, S11368 [11SE]

Bush, President: censure relative to the war in Iraq (S. Res. 302), S10939 [3AU]

———evaluation of administration, S14671-S14674 [3DE]

Business and industry: strengthen liability of parent companies for violations of sanctions by their foreign-based subsidiaries (S. 1234), S5214 [26AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S9795, S9797 [24JY]

Cheney, Vice President: censure relative to the war in Iraq (S. Res. 302), S10939 [3AU]

CIA: release of Inspector General report on the performance of the intelligence community prior to terrorist attacks on the U.S., S2764 [7MR]

Civil liberties: expand approval time for court orders permitting already executed surveillance of certain calls and ensure Supreme Court review of Terrorist Surveillance Program (S. 187), S183 [4JA]

Colombia: condemn hostage-taking of 3 U.S. citizens by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and demand their immediate and unconditional release (S. Con. Res. 53), S15936 [18DE]

———secure release of hostages captured by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (terrorist organization), S14685 [3DE]

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act: remove REAL ID Act requirements, S7285, S7286 [7JN]

Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty: ratification, S8927 [10JY], S13357 [24OC]

Corker, Senator: report on trip to Iraq, S11009 [4SE]

Courts: grant retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies in certain civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance, S15644-S15647 [14DE], S15712-S15725, S15728, S15731-S15759, S15761-S15767 [17DE], S15819 [18DE]

———provide for the substitution of the U.S. in place of any electronic communications service company in certain civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance (S. 2402), S14703 [3DE], S15720 [17DE]

———provide justice for victims of state-sponsored terrorism (S. 1944), S10793 [2AU]

———restore right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror, S2663 [6MR], S2749-S2753, S2766-S2774 [7MR], S2859-S2868 [8MR], S2962-S2964 [9MR], S8908-S8910 [10JY], S8991 [11JY], S9076 [12JY], S11542, S11559-S11569 [17SE], S11633, S11642-S11645, S11648 [18SE], S11688-S11697, S11739 [19SE]

———restore right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror (S. 185), S179-S181 [4JA], S9234 [16JY]

Crime: improve prohibitions on money laundering, S2555 [2MR]

———improve prohibitions on money laundering (S. 473), S1523 [1FE]

———make technical corrections to the new border tunnels and passages offense (S. 1856), S9792 [23JY]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S15863 [18DE]

Dept. of Defense: clarify treatment of detainees held in the war on terror and procedures for combatant status review tribunals, S9231-S9233 [16JY]

———close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S9233-S9235, S9248-S9251 [16JY]

———close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (S. 1249), S5307 [30AP]

———close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (S. 1469), S6560 [23MY]

———commission independent assessment of capabilities of Iraqi security forces, S4001, S4002, S4036 [28MR]

———creation of a U.S. Africa Command, S352-S354 [10JA]

———Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles funding, S4033 [28MR], S4085 [29MR], S8908 [10JY], S9601-S9603 [19JY], S11632 [18SE], S12485, S12498-S12500 [3OC]

———prevent transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to locations within continental U.S., S9578 [19JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a grant program for individuals whose health has been directly impacted as a result of the terrorist attacks on New York, NY, and the Pentagon, S2788 [7MR], S13238 [23OC]

———establish a grant program for individuals whose health has been directly impacted as a result of the terrorist attacks on New York, NY, and the Pentagon (S. 201), S5154 [26AP]

———establish National Center for Public Mental Health Emergency Preparedness (S. 1452), S6479 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allow pilots deputized as Federal flight deck officers to carry a firearm, S2761 [7MR]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), S9809-S9818, S9823, S9824 [24JY], S9864-S9866, S9869-S9883, S9886-S9910 [25JY], S10053, S10055-S10064, S10067-S10115 [26JY], S10307-S10309 [30JY], S10868 [3AU]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), motion to proceed, S9436-S9438 [17JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), unanimous-consent agreement, S9643 [19JY], S10054, S10101 [26JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), unanimous-consent request, S10094, S10095 [26JY]

———develop a pilot program to test entry document verification technology, S12768 [4OC]

———develop regulations for transport of high hazardous materials, S2755 [7MR], S3015, S3024-S3028 [13MR]

———establish a Homeland Security and Neighborhood Safety Trust Fund and refocus Federal priorities toward securing the homeland, S2755-S2757 [7MR]

———establish a Homeland Security and Neighborhood Safety Trust Fund and refocus Federal priorities toward securing the homeland (S. 345), S834 [22JA]

———establish the Office for Bombing Prevention to address terrorist explosive threats (S. 2292), S13693 [1NO]

———establish the Protective Security Advisor Program Office (S. 2215), S13200 [22OC]

———evaluate identification card technologies to determine the most appropriate for ensuring security, efficiency, privacy, and cost of passport cards, S9906 [25JY]

———expand National Domestic Preparedness Consortium to include the Transportation Technology Center (S. 136), S134 [4JA]

———extend timeline available to obligate grant funds, S9910 [25JY]

———first responders communications interoperability grants and Emergency Management Performance Grants Program funding, S3599 [22MR]

———improve allocation of grants (S. 608), S2030-S2038 [15FE]

———Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program funding, S10094, S10096, S10098 [26JY]

———Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Program funding, S9906 [25JY]

———maintain current minimum allocation for States under the State Homeland Security Grant Program, S2653-S2655, S2676, S2679-S2683, S2685 [6MR], S3053 [13MR]

———National Capital Region mutual aid agreements reform, S2555 [2MR]

———prohibit from prescribing regulations that preempt more stringent State regulations governing chemical facility security, S15879 [18DE]

———prohibit funding for awarding of non-competitive contracts, S10096 [26JY]

———prohibit funding for enforcement of regulations relative to certain quantities of stored propane, S9902, S9907 [25JY]

———provide grant funds for personnel costs, S2581 [5MR]

———provide study to determine impact of boundary modification on State and local government disaster coordination, S2554 [2MR]

———REAL ID Act implementation funding, S9886-S9888, S9909 [25JY], S10078-S10082, S10113 [26JY], S10308 [30JY]

———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]

———regulate sale of ammonium nitrate to prevent and deter acquisition by terrorists, S15884 [18DE]

———require a report on the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission with respect to intelligence reform and congressional intelligence oversight reform, S3031 [13MR]

———require grants for terrorism preparedness and prevention be awarded based on assessment of risk, threat, and vulnerability, S2571, S2575-S2585 [5MR], S2652, S2676, S2678 [6MR], S3119 [14MR]

———require quadrennial homeland security review, S2458 [1MR]

———revise formula for calculating allocation for States under the State Homeland Security Grant Program, S2663-S2669, S2673, S2674, S2682, S2685 [6MR]

———Securing the Cities initiative funding, S9906 [25JY]

Dept. of Justice: Bureau of Prisons funding, S12848 [15OC]

———inspector general report on FBI issuance of national security letters, S4039-S4042 [28MR]

———issuance of classified memos authorizing the use of certain interrogation techniques on detainees, S12931 [16OC]

Dept. of State: designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization, S11969-S11973 [24SE], S12014-S12016, S12022, S12029 [25SE], S12095, S12096, S12123 [26SE], S12274 [27SE], S12708 [4OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 2761), S14592, S14593 [16NO], S15894 [18DE]

———extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (S. 2285), S14472, S14478 [15NO]

Developing countries: strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (S. 1687), S8359-S8361 [25JN]

Embassies: compensate relatives of U.S. citizens killed as a result of the bombings of U.S. embassies in East Africa (H.R. 2828), S12693 [3OC], S12695 [4OC]

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

FBI: authorize funding to hire additional agents, S12898 [16OC]

———funding, S12917 [16OC]

———improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S5073 [25AP]

———improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (H.R. 2640), S11999 [24SE], S15968-S15971 [19DE]

———improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (H.R. 2640), unanimous-consent agreement, S12324 [28SE]

———place reasonable limitations on the use of national security letters (S. 2088), S12056 [25SE]

FEMA: develop regional evacuation and sheltering plan, S10096 [26JY]

Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries (H. Con. Res. 20), S3236 [15MR], S3283 [19MR]

Firearms: increase Federal regulation of .50 caliber sniper rifles, S4433 [12AP]

———increase Federal regulation of .50 caliber sniper rifles (S. 1331), S5729-S5731 [8MY]

———prohibit trading of illicit global small arms and light weapons, S11208 [6SE]

Foreign countries: expand visa waiver program to countries on a probationary basis (S. 342), S828 [22JA]

———prohibit countries with visa refusal rates that exceed certain levels from participating in the visa waiver program, S2319-S2321 [28FE]

———report on trip to India, Syria, and Israel, S536 [16JA]

———report on trip to the United Kingdom, Finland, Russia, Turkey, Poland, and France, S11007 [4SE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants (S. 1927), S10581, S10585-S10587, S10599 [1AU], S10846 [2AU], S10856-S10872, S10881 [3AU], S11715-S11717 [19SE], S14710-S14713 [4DE], S15011 [7DE], S15178 [12DE], S15710-S15714, S15722-S15724, S15738 [17DE]

———amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants (S. 2011), S10861-S10872, S10881 [3AU]

———modernize and streamline (S. 2248), S13678 [1NO], S14367 [14NO], S14710-S14713 [4DE], S15819, S15826 [18DE]

———modernize and streamline (S. 2248), motion to proceed, S15580, S15644-S15647 [14DE], S15710-S15767 [17DE]

———modernize and streamline (S. 2440), S15081 [10DE], S15084 [11DE], S15644 [14DE]

———modernize and streamline (S. 2441), S15081 [10DE], S15084 [11DE], S15644 [14DE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S724-S727 [18JA], S786 [22JA], S2992 [12MR], S3110-S3112 [14MR], S3787 [27MR], S6169, S6170 [16MY], S8761, S8786-S8788 [9JY], S9126 [12JY], S9344 [17JY], S9649-S9651 [20JY], S9809, S9814, S9815 [24JY], S9869 [25JY], S10533-S10537 [1AU], S11087 [5SE], S11317-S11319 [10SE]

———assess status of the war on terrorism relative to impact on U.S. domestic priorities, S1663 [7FE]

Germany: commend prevention of a large-scale terrorist attack and support future cooperation to prevent terrorism (S. Res. 344), S12826 [4OC]

Health: establish grant programs to improve the health of residents and for bioterrorism and infectious disease preparedness in the U.S.-Mexico border area (S. 1798), S9473 [17JY]

Health care professionals: tribute to Muslim-American physicians who condemned recent attempted terrorist acts in the United Kingdom (S. Res. 272), S9225 [13JY]

Illinois: tribute to residents killed during terrorist attacks, S11368 [11SE]

Immigration: grant waivers to REAL ID Act immigration bars to certain aliens who do not pose a threat to the U.S., S15875-S15877 [18DE]

———increase immigration-related penalties associated with various criminal activities, S7103-S7106, S7108, S7111-S7115 [6JN]

———permanently bar gang members, terrorists, and other criminals from entry, S6529, S6531 [23MY], S6585, S6613, S6622 [24MY], S7100-S7109, S7111-S7115 [6JN]

———provide Dept. of Homeland Security and local officials greater involvement in decisions relative to location of border fencing, S6531 [23MY]

———waive restrictions on admission of aliens seeking asylum who were forced to join terrorist groups or to provide material support against their will, S4085, S4086 [29MR]

Improving America's Security Act: sunset provisions to ensure congressional review and oversight, S2675 [6MR], S3021-S3023 [13MR]

Information services: require Federal data mining reporting requirements to protect patents, trade secrets, and confidential business practices, and exclude routine computer searches from data mining, S2747 [7MR]

———require reports on Federal data mining programs to collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources, S3051 [13MR], S10309 [30JY]

———require reports on Federal data mining programs to collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (S. 236), S359-S361 [10JA]

Inhofe, Senator: report on trip to Iraq, S6423 [22MY]

Intelligence services: bring Osama bin Laden and other leaders of al-Qaeda to justice, S9083-S9086, S9118-S9120 [12JY], S9190-S9193, S9206 [13JY], S9900, S9901 [25JY], S10068, S10069, S10074-S10078, S10082 [26JY]

———require a report to Congress on intelligence community efforts to bring Osama bin Laden and other suspected terrorists to justice, S2470 [1MR], S2570 [5MR], S2875-S2878 [8MR]

Iran: democracy assistance programs funding, S11184-S11186 [6SE]

———nuclear weapons proliferation, S8298 [22JN]

———strengthen economic sanctions on Iran and other countries supporting the development of a nuclear program (S. 970), S3616-S3620 [22MR], S12718-S12720 [4OC], S13424 [25OC], S14610 [16NO]

Iraq: assist certain Iraqis who have worked directly with, or are threatened by their association with, the U.S., S12320, S12321 [28SE], S12364 [1OC], S15610, S15611, S15613 [14DE]

———assist certain Iraqis who have worked directly with, or are threatened by their association with, the U.S. (S. 1651), S7892-S7895 [19JN], S9768 [23JY]

———commit to strategy that will not leave a failed state and avoid passing legislation that will undermine the military's ability to prevent a failed state, S9116 [12JY], S9240-S9244 [16JY], S9317-S9321, S9425 [17JY]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, S8987-S8990, S8993, S8994, S9000 [11JY]

———impact of financial costs of war on U.S. domestic priorities, S8983 [11JY]

———investigation into private security contractors, S11618 [18SE], S12354, S12366 [1OC]

———require report by President Bush to assess the status of certain benchmarks, S8768 [9JY], S9079 [12JY]

———U.S. policy, S8933-S8935 [10JY]

Kyl, Senator: report on trip to Iraq, S2247 [27FE]

Law enforcement: grant immunity from civil liability to any person who voluntarily notifies appropriate security personnel of suspicious activity believed to threaten transportation security, S9581 [19JY]

———improve the terrorism hoax statute (S. 735), S2501, S2502 [1MR]

Lawyers and attorneys: protect rights of attorneys providing pro bono representation to Guantanamo Bay detainees, S545 [16JA]

Lebanon: anniversary of bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, S13205, S13255 [23OC]

———support free and fair Presidential elections without intimidation or foreign interference, security from terrorists, and democracy and reconstruction efforts (S. Res. 353), S13132 [18OC]

———tribute to servicemen from Kentucky killed in bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, S13205 [23OC]

Libya: require periodic reports on claims related to acts of terrorism against Americans perpetrated or supported by the Libyan government (S. 1839), S9623 [19JY], S13134 [18OC]

Middle East: call for release of Israeli soldiers held captive by Hamas and Hezbollah (S. Res. 92), S4456 [12AP]

———require a report on role of Iranian government in attacks against coalition forces in Iraq, S8984-S8986 [11JY], S9198 [13JY], S9243 [16JY], S10537 [1AU]

Military Commissions Act: improve and enhance due process and appellate procedures (S. 576), S1918-S1920 [13FE], S11563 [17SE]

National Capital Region: improve mutual aid agreements (S. 1245), S5220 [26AP], S15373 [12DE]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (H.R. 1), S8601 [27JN], S8680-S8682, S8723 [28JN], S8731 [29JN], S8759, S8760 [9JY]

———implement recommendations (H.R. 1), conference report, S10115-S10130 [26JY], S10309 [30JY]

———implement recommendations (H.R. 1), conference report—motion to recommit, S10116 [26JY]

———implement recommendations (H.R. 1), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10104 [26JY]

———implement recommendations (H.R. 1), insert S. 4 language in lieu, S8760 [9JY]

———implement recommendations (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8760 [9JY]

———implement recommendations (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent request, S8398, S8399 [26JN], S8600, S8601 [27JN], S8680, S8681 [28JN], S9230, S9231 [16JY]

———implement recommendations (S. 4), S10, S16 [4JA], S1988 [15FE], S2228, S2229 [26FE], S2238, S2244, S2248-S2253 [27FE], S2287, S2291-S2330, S2332-S2348 [28FE], S2438-S2440, S2443, S2457-S2472 [1MR], S2544-S2557 [2MR], S2570-S2586, S2588-S2593, S2647 [5MR], S2651-S2690 [6MR], S2744-S2788, S2850 [7MR], S2854-S2868, S2874, S2881-S2883, S2885-S2887 [8MR], S2955-S2959, S2962-S2967 [9MR], S2991, S2992 [12MR], S3015, S3019-S3058 [13MR], S3118-S3120 [14MR], S3193 [15MR], S3400 [20MR]

———implement recommendations (S. 4), motion to proceed, S2245-S2247 [27FE]

———implement recommendations (S. 4), unanimous-consent request, S2459 [1MR], S8399 [26JN]

National Commission on the Prevention of Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism: establish (S. 1959), S10805 [2AU]

National Preparedness Month: support goals and ideals, S11745 [19SE]

National security: extend deadline by which State identification documents shall comply with certain minimum standards, S2321-S2325, S2329, S2341 [28FE], S2443-S2445, S2446, S2447 [1MR]

———extend deadline by which State identification documents shall comply with certain minimum standards (S. 563), S1905 [13FE]

———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]

———improper issuance of national security letters, S6004 [11MY]

———improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers, S2003-S2005 [15FE]

———improve security of cargo containers destined for the U.S., S2450-S2456, S2459-S2463 [1MR], S2661 [6MR], S10128 [26JY]

———increase congressional oversight of intelligence programs and ensure intelligence community assessments are objective and uninfluenced by policy goals of the administration, S3052 [13MR]

———preserve Federal authority to ensure security of chemical facilities, S4008 [28MR]

———prohibit the recruitment of persons to participate in terrorism, S2571 [5MR], S2777-S2779 [7MR], S2854-S2856 [8MR]

———prohibit the rewarding of suicide bombings and allow adequate punishments for terrorist murders, kidnappings, and sexual assaults, S2670, S2686 [6MR], S2746, S2777-S2779 [7MR], S2854-S2856 [8MR]

———release of National Intelligence Estimate, S2142 [16FE], S9649-S9651 [20JY], S9814, S9815 [24JY], S9869 [25JY]

———require homeland security grants for terrorism preparedness and prevention be awarded based on assessment of risk, threat, and vulnerabilities, S10086 [26JY]

National Security Agency: Presidential authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants, S646, S652 [17JA], S1371, S1372 [31JA]

Northern Ireland: peace efforts, S3729 [26MR], S5709 [8MY]

Nuclear weapons: prevent nuclear terrorism, reduce global nuclear arsenals, and stop proliferation of nuclear weapons, materials, and technology, S14391 [14NO]

———prevent nuclear terrorism, reduce global nuclear arsenals, and stop proliferation of nuclear weapons, materials, and technology (S. 1977), S10811 [2AU]

Pakistan: suspension of constitution and declaration of state of emergency, S13740 [5NO], S14039 [7NO]

Patriotism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11367-S11370 [11SE], S11499 [12SE]

———moment of silence to commemorate anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11367 [11SE]

Proliferation Security Initiative: expand and improve, S2552, S2553 [2MR]

Radioactive substances: restore export restrictions on highly enriched uranium for medical isotope production, S2763 [7MR], S2966 [9MR]

Railroads: increase rail transportation security (S. 83), S91 [4JA]

REAL ID Act: remove requirements from immigration reform legislation, S8598 [27JN], S8660 [28JN]

———repeal provisions on State requirements for security of identification cards and driver's licenses and reinstitute negotiated rulemaking and guidelines for such documents (S. 717), S2368 [28FE], S2463 [1MR], S4589 [17AP], S13982 [6NO]

Sanchez, Ricardo: remarks on assessment of Iraq war and reconstruction efforts, S12834 [15OC]

Saudi Arabia: encourage end of support for institutions that aid and abet terrorism, secure cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents, and denounce sponsorship of extremist Wahhabi ideology (S. 2243), S13454 [25OC], S15228 [12DE]

———financing of terrorist organizations, S1732 [8FE]

Senior citizens: provide for evacuation, transportation, and health care needs in the event of a national emergency, S3050 [13MR]

September 11th Victim Compensation Fund: provide nationwide subpoena authority for actions brought under such fund (S. 2106), S12289 [27SE], S12692 [3OC], S13574 [30OC]

Shipping industry: improve port safety and security and scan containers coming into the U.S., S9815 [24JY]

———improve port safety and security for especially hazardous cargos (S. 1594), S7554 [12JN]

Somerset County, PA: tribute to services commemorating anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11496 [12SE]

Taxation: use revenues from increased income taxes to support U.S. troops in war on terror and provide health care to veterans, S3599 [22MR]

Taylor, Charles: trial on charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law, S7172 [6JN]

Telecommunications: ensure interoperable communications grant funding does not exclude Internet protocol-based interoperability based solutions, S2445, S2446 [1MR]

———first responder interoperable communications funding, S9893-S9895 [25JY]

———report on issues associated with awarding spectrum for cross-border interoperability, S2445, S2446 [1MR]

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]

———provide resources to protect public transportation from terrorism, S3048, S3050 [13MR], S4133 [29MR], S5137 [26AP]

Transportation Security Administration: extend certain employee rights and protections to airport screeners, S2334 [28FE], S2438-S2440, S2447-S2449, S2465-S2470 [1MR], S2585 [5MR], S2651, S2652, S2655-S2661, S2674 [6MR], S2745-S2749, S2757-S2760 [7MR], S2957 [9MR], S3016, S3049, S3051, S3056 [13MR], S3119 [14MR]

———maintain ban on butane lighters on commercial aircraft, S10111 [26JY]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S9185 [12JY]

Veterans: improve treatment of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder, for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, S1262 [29JA], S2650 [6MR], S3511 [21MR], S14135-S14137 [8NO], S14362 [14NO]

WHO: raise awareness of international health security, threat of highly contagious disease, chemical, biological, and radiological terrorism, and economic impact of pandemic disease, S4808 [20AP]

Reports

Impact of an Attack Involving High Hazardous Materials in a Densely Populated Area: Naval Research Laboratory, S3024 [13MR]

Trip to the United Kingdom, Finland, Russia, Turkey, Poland, and France: Senator Specter, S11007-S11009 [4SE]

Reports filed

Aviation Security Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 509) (S. Rept. 110-31), S2598 [5MR]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1, Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 567) (H. Rept. 110-260), H8617 [25JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1591, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 1591) (H. Rept. 110-110), H4049 [24AP]

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. 1591, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 261) (H. Rept. 110-64), H2820 [21MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1684, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 382) (H. Rept. 110-136), H4627 [8MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2206, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 387) (H. Rept. 110-143), H4751 [9MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2638, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 473) (H. Rept. 110-184), H6234 [11JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2761, Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 660) (H. Rept. 110-333), H10509 [18SE]

Consideration of H.R. 4299, Dept. of the Treasury Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 862) (H. Rept. 110-490), H15314 [11DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 438) (H. Rept. 110-168), H5722 [23MY]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2761, Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 849) (H. Rept. 110-475), H14492, H15206 [6DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Addressing of Vulnerabilities in Aviation Security With a Program To Screen Airport Workers With Access to Secure Areas of Airports: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1413) (H. Rept. 110-482), H15314 [11DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2638) (H. Rept. 110-181), H6184 [8JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1644) (S. Rept. 110-84), S7809 [18JN]

———Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1684) (H. Rept. 110-122), H4552 [7MY]

Federal Agency Data Mining Reporting Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 236), S7003 [4JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Modernization and Streamlining: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 2248) (S. Rept. 110-209), S13489 [26OC]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2248), S14618 [16NO]

Global Pathogen Surveillance Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1687) (S. Rept. 110-152), S11413 [11SE]

Habeas Corpus Restoration Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 185) (S. Rept. 110-90), S8409 [26JN]

Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1) (H. Rept. 110-259), H8617 [25JY]

Improve Mutual Aid Agreements for National Capital Region: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1245) (S. Rept. 110-237), S14847 [6DE]

Improving America's Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 4), S2229 [26FE]

Procedural Fairness for September 11 Victims Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3921) (H. Rept. 110-413), H12155 [29OC]

Provide Resources To Protect Public Transportation From Terrorism: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 763) (S. Rept. 110-32), S2598 [5MR]

Rail and Public Transportation Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1401) (H. Rept. 110-65), H2955 [22MR]

Require Periodic Reports on Claims Related to Acts of Terrorism Against Americans Perpetrated or Supported by the Libyan Government: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1839) (S. Rept. 110-195), S12936 [16OC]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of H.R. 3222, Dept. of Defense Appropriations and S. 1927, Protect America Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 614) (H. Rept. 110-299), H9704 [3AU]

Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1680) (H. Rept. 110-357), H11170 [2OC]

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]

Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Extension: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2285) (S. Rept. 110-215), S13684 [1NO]

Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2761) (H. Rept. 110-318), H10244 [6SE]

Terrorist Hoax Improvements Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 735) (S. Rept. 110-61), S5616 [4MY]

Tribute to Coast Guard America's Waterway Watch Program: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 549) (H. Rept. 110-324), H10369 [14SE]

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1591) (H. Rept. 110-107), H4049 [24AP]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 965) (S. Rept. 110-37), S3607 [22MR]

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 1591) (H. Rept. 110-60), H2742 [20MR]

Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1955) (H. Rept. 110-384), H11637 [16OC]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), S9895 [25JY], S10075, S10078 [26JY], H6304, H6311, H6315, H6319 [12JN], H6428 [14JN], H6498 [15JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants (S. 1927), H9956 [4AU]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (S. 4), S2966 [9MR]

Statements

Condemn Suspension of Constitution and Declaration of State of Emergency in Pakistan and Call for Release of Munir Malik: Several Santa Clara University School of Law Professors, H13944 [14NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, S9869-S9871 [25JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Grant Allocation for Terrorism Preparedness and Prevention: Families of September 11, Inc., S2665 [6MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Modernization: J. Michael McConnell, Director of National Intelligence, S10862 [3AU], H9963 [4AU]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Modernization and Streamlining: Executive Office of the President, S15746-S15748 [17DE]

Habeas Corpus Restoration Act: Senator Specter, S179 [4JA]

Saudi Billionaire vs. Cambridge University Press—No Contest: Robert O. Collins, E1975 [25SE]

Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Extension: Executive Office of the President, H15335 [12DE]

Trip to Iraq: Ron Griffin, E738 [16AP]

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act: Executive Office of the President, H2977 [23MR]

Waters-Boehner Coalition: Scott Lilly, Center for American Progress, H2976 [23MR]

Studies

Terrorism Risk Insurance Program: Dept. of the Treasury, H15361 [12DE]

Summaries

Combat Status Review Tribunal Cases Cited as Examples of Individuals Not Meeting Criteria Defining Enemy Combatants, S2752 [7MR]

U.N. Progress Report on Violence in Iraq, S5140 [26AP]

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act (H.R. 2206): Dept. of Defense Appropriations, S6700 [24MY], H5806 [24MY]

Tables

Border Patrol staff enhancements, S6527 [23MY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 1591, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, S5136 [26AP]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2638, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9817 [24JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security allocation of grants to States for terrorism preparedness and prevention, S2665 [6MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations (H.R. 2638), H6501-H6515 [15JN]

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act (H.R. 1591): conference report, H4132-H4146 [25AP]

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act (H.R. 2206): Dept. of Defense appropriations, S6702-S6792 [24MY], H5808-H5898 [24MY]

Visa refusal rates of certain countries, S2320 [28FE]

Testimonies

Improving America's Security Act: Carie Lemack, S2574 [5MR]

———Carol Ashley, S2574 [5MR]

———Mary Fetchet, S2573 [5MR]

Texts of

Appeal to all sides in the current Middle East crisis for an immediate cessation of violence and commit U.S. diplomats to multi-party negotiations with no preconditions (2006), H4069 [25AP]

H. Con. Res. 20, urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer, Patrick Finucane, by British-loyalist paramilitaries, H1000 [30JA]

H. Con. Res. 188, anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires, Argentina, H8877 [30JY]

H. Res. 107, call for release of Israeli soldiers held captive by Hamas and Hezbollah, H2445 [13MR]

H. Res. 125, express concern over use of human shields in violation of international humanitarian law and the law of war, including Hezbollah's embedding of its forces among civilians during the conflict with Israel, H4068 [25AP]

H. Res. 222, reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict in Northern Ireland, H2455 [13MR]

H. Res. 261, consideration of H.R. 1591, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, H2863 [22MR]

H. Res. 270, consideration of H.R. 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act, H3089 [27MR]

H. Res. 295, recognize Republic of Korea's strong alliance with the U.S. and express appreciation for efforts in the global war on terrorism, H6198 [11JN]

H. Res. 332, consideration of conference report on H.R. 1591, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, H4121 [25AP]

H. Res. 382, consideration of H.R. 1684, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H4646 [9MY]

H. Res. 387, consideration of H.R. 2206, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, H4772 [10MY]

H. Res. 435, express concern about threatening behavior of current Iranian regime and activities of terrorist organizations sponsored by that regime in Latin America, H12466 [5NO]

H. Res. 438, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 2206, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, H5730 [24MY]

H. Res. 473, consideration of H.R. 2638, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H6260 [12JN]

H. Res. 508, recognize security alliance of Japan with the U.S. and express appreciation for role in enhancing stability in the Asia-Pacific region and its efforts in the global war against terrorism, H10091 [5SE]

H. Res. 549, tribute to Coast Guard America's Waterway Watch program, H11607 [16OC]

H. Res. 567, consideration of conference report on H.R. 1, Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act, H8789 [27JY]

H. Res. 639, commend actions of Germany that prevented a terrorist attack against locations in Germany, including sites frequented by Americans, H10400 [17SE]

H. Res. 643, terrorist attacks anniversary, H10335 [10SE]

H. Res. 660, consideration of H.R. 2761, Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act, H10516 [19SE]

H. Res. 811, condemn terrorist bombing and express condolences to the people of Afghanistan and the members of Wolesi Jirga, H13542 [13NO]

H. Res. 862, consideration of H.R. 4299, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program extension, H15334 [12DE]

H.R. 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act, H132-H161 [9JA]

H.R. 599, direct Dept. of Homeland Security to streamline anti-terrorism technology designation and procurement processes, H855 [23JA]

H.R. 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act, H3111-H3122 [27MR]

H.R. 1413, Dept. of Homeland Security addressing of vulnerabilities in aviation security by carrying out a pilot program to screen airport workers with access to secure and sterile areas of airports, H15270 [11DE]

H.R. 1591, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, S4093-S4131 [29MR]

H.R. 1591, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, H2875-H2894 [22MR]

H.R. 1680, Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act, H11862 [23OC]

H.R. 1684, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H4669-H4687 [9MY]

H.R. 1955, Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act, H11854-H11857 [23OC]

H.R. 2206, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, S6219 [17MY], S6795-S6821 [24MY], H4808, H4831-H4854 [10MY]

H.R. 2293, Dept. of State submittal of report on efforts to bring to justice the Palestinian terrorists responsible for killing John Branchizio, Mark Parsons, and John M. Linde, H7798 [16JY]

H.R. 2399, Alien Smuggling and Terrorism Prevention Act, H5576-H5578 [22MY]

H.R. 2638, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S10660-S10676 [1AU]

H.R. 2640, FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check System improvement, H16923-H16926 [19DE]

H.R. 2640, National Instant Criminal Background Check System improvement, H6339-H6342 [13JN]

H.R. 2761, Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act, H10533-H10541 [19SE], H16760 [18DE]

H.R. 2828, Foreign Service Victims of Terrorism Act, H11096 [2OC]

H.R. 3356, Improving Foreign Intelligence Surveillance To Defend the Nation and the Constitution Act, H9685 [3AU]

H.R. 4299, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program extension, H15354-H15356 [12DE]

S. 4, Improving America's Security Act, S2292-S2318 [28FE], S3400-S3452 [20MR]

S. 4, Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act, S48 [4JA]

S. 22, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act, S57-S61 [4JA]

S. 184, Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act, S171-S178 [4JA]

S. 185, Habeas Corpus Restoration Act, S180 [4JA]

S. 187, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Oversight and Resource Enhancement Act, S184 [4JA]

S. 236, Federal Agency Data Mining Reporting Act, S361 [10JA]

S. 342, Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Act, S829 [22JA]

S. 473, Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act, S1524-S1526 [1FE]

S. 509, Aviation Security Improvement Act, S1649-S1651 [6FE]

S. 575, Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act, S1916-S1918 [13FE]

S. 608, Risk-Based Homeland Security Grants Act, S2031-S2038 [15FE]

S. 615, September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriotism Act, S2043 [15FE]

S. 717, Identification Security Enhancement Act, S2369 [28FE]

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

S. 1234, Stop Business With Terrorists Act, S5214 [26AP]

S. 1245, improve National Capital Region mutual aid agreements, S5220 [26AP], S15373 [12DE]

S. 1249, close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S5308 [30AP]

S. 1331, Long-Range Sniper Rifle Safety Act, S5731 [8MY]

S. 1452, Public Mental Health Emergency Preparedness Act, S6480-S6483 [22MY]

S. 1469, Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Closure Act, S6561 [23MY]

S. 1594, Maritime Hazardous Cargo Security Act, S7554-S7556 [12JN]

S. 1798, Border Health Security Act, S9474 [17JY]

S. 1839, require periodic reports on claims related to acts of terrorism against Americans perpetrated or supported by the Libyan government, S13135 [18OC]

S. 1856, make technical corrections to the new border tunnels and passages offense, S9792 [23JY]

S. 1876, National Security With Justice Act, S9923-S9926 [25JY]

S. 1927, Protect America Act, S10619-S10621 [1AU], S10871 [3AU], H9953 [4AU]

S. 1944, Justice for Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act, S10793 [2AU]

S. 2088, National Security Letter (NSL) Reform Act, S12057-S12063 [25SE]

S. 2106, Procedural Fairness for September 11 Victims Act, S12290 [27SE], S12692 [3OC], H12191 [30OC]

S. 2243, Saudi Arabia Accountability Act, S13455 [25OC]

S. 2434, Computer Trespass Clarification Act, S15032 [7DE]

S. 2440, FISA Improvement Act, S15065-S15070 [10DE]

S. 2441, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act modernization and streamlining, S15070-S15077 [10DE]

S. Con. Res. 53, condemn hostage-taking of 3 U.S. citizens by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and demand their immediate and unconditional release, S14644 [16NO], S15936 [18DE]

S. Res. 34, strengthen U.S. efforts in Afghanistan to defeat the Taliban and terrorist networks and to develop long-term political stability and economic prosperity, S779 [18JA]

S. Res. 92, call for release of Israeli soldiers held captive by Hamas and Hezbollah, S2516 [1MR], S4456 [12AP]

S. Res. 99, condition military assistance to Pakistan on demonstrable progress in achieving certain objectives relative to counterterrorism and democratic reforms, S2824 [7MR]

S. Res. 104, national explosives detection canine team program anniversary, S2976 [9MR]

S. Res. 179, welcome Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong upon U.S. visit, commend support in campaign against terrorism and reconstruction of Iraq, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S., S5400 [1MY]

S. Res. 272, tribute to Muslim-American physicians who condemned recent attempted terrorist acts in the United Kingdom, S9213, S9225 [13JY]

S. Res. 302, censure President Bush and Vice President Cheney relative to the war in Iraq, S10938 [3AU]

S. Res. 344, commend Germany for prevention of a large-scale terrorist attack and support future cooperation to prevent terrorism, S12786, S12826 [4OC]

S. Res. 353, support free and fair Presidential elections without intimidation or foreign interference, security from terrorists, and democracy and reconstruction efforts in Lebanon, S13100, S13132 [18OC]

S. Res. 361, permit collection of donations in Senate buildings to be sent to military personnel on active duty overseas participating in or in support of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the war on terrorism, S13641, S13645 [31OC]

S. Res. 375, improve congressional oversight and committee structure and implement a key recommendation of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S., S14300 [13NO]

Transcripts

Funding Terrorism: Brian Williams and Lisa Myers, ``NBC Nightly News'' (television program), S2670 [6MR]