BERMAN, HOWARD L. (a Representative from California)

Addresses

America's Voice for Security, Prosperity, and Humanitarian Values: Robert M. Gates, Sec. of Defense, E1653 [1AU]

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4747 [22MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act, H2123 [9AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: anniversary of bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (see H. Res. 1461), H8477 [18SE]

Agriculture: promote the humane treatment of farm animals (see H.R. 1726), H813 [7FE]

Aguilar, Luis A.: tribute (see H. Res. 954), H557 [29JA]

Alaska: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 127), H871 [12FE]

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: anniversary (see H. Res. 1088), H6408 [10JY]

American Pharmacists Month: designate (see H. Res. 1437), H8478 [18SE]

American Revolution: anniversary of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 (see H. Res. 1063), H1821 [31MR]

Animals: conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items or products containing bear viscera (see H.R. 5534), H2487 [17AP]

———prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 6598), H7854 [8SE]

———prohibit certain interstate conduct relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 3829), H622 [6FE]

———prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 5852), H4151 [19MY]

———require collection of data on animal cruelty crimes (see H.R. 6597), H7956 [9SE]

———treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife species under certain regulations governing illegal trade or possession of wildlife (see H.R. 2964), H2443 [16AP]

Armed Forces: ensure fair treatment of members discharged early due to being the only surviving child in a family in which an immediate family member was killed, MIA, or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 5825), H2442 [16AP]

———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5740), H2150 [9AP]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the U.S. Army and direct proceeds from sales of such coins to the establishment of the National Museum of the U.S. Army (see H.R. 5714), H10300 [27SE]

———mint coins in commemoration of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center (see H.R. 3229), H2487 [17AP]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1153), H2855 [29AP]

Asociacion Mutual Israelita Argentina: anniversary of bombing in Buenos Aires, Argentina (see H. Con. Res. 385), H6176 [26JN]

Azorean Refugee Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1401), H7956 [9SE] (see H. Res. 1438), H8127 [15SE]

Bangladesh: elections (see H. Res. 1402), H7788 [31JY]

Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (see H.R. 3609), H1184 [28FE]

Bhutto, Benazir: condemn assassination and reaffirm U.S. commitment to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan (see H. Res. 912), H24 [15JA]

Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1000), H2760 [24AP]

Burke, Yvonne Brathwaite: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 338), H2852 [29AP]

Burma: condemn undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum (see H. Con. Res. 317), H1771 [14MR]

———express sympathy and pledge support to victims of cyclone (see H. Res. 1181), H3403 [8MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 93), H5043 [5JN]

California: designate certain land as wilderness (see H.R. 6156), H7789 [31JY]

California State University, Fresno: tribute to baseball team (see H. Res. 1327), H6342 [9JY]

California State University, Northridge: anniversary (see H. Res. 1479), H8578 [22SE]

Caribbean-American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 364), H4878 [3JN]

Chi Mui Post Office Building, San Gabriel, CA: designate (see H.R. 5477), H1772 [14MR] (see H.R. 5477), H1867 [1AP]

Children and youth: authorize additional appropriations for summer youth employment activities (see H.R. 6332), H5796 [20JN]

———making supplemental appropriations for summer youth employment activities (see H.R. 5444), H3885 [14MY]

———provide assistance to adolescents and young adults with serious mental disorders as they transition to adulthood (see H.R. 6375), H8050 [11SE]

———repeal a provision enacted to end Federal matching of State spending of child support incentive payments (see H.R. 1386), H2012 [3AP]

———support the We Don't Serve Teens campaign (see H. Res. 1042), H8276 [16SE]

China, People's Republic of: end crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms (see H. Res. 1077), H2071 [8AP]

———express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake (see H. Res. 1195), H3885 [14MY]

China, Republic of: elections (see H. Con. Res. 278), H814 [7FE]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election (see H. Res. 1529), H10844 [19NO]

Christian Science Monitor: anniversary (see H. Res. 1481), H9084 [23SE]

Civil Liberties Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1357), H6727 [17JY]

Civil rights: restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights under civil rights statutes (see H.R. 5129), H455 [23JA]

Coal: require new coal-fired electric generating units to use state-of-the-art control technology to capture and permanently sequester carbon dioxide emissions (see H.R. 5575), H5581 [18JN]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 302), H1418 [6MR]

Conservation of energy: impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas, allow a tax credit for purchases of fuel-efficient passenger vehicles, and provide grants to reduce mass transit fees (see H.R. 6000), H3402 [8MY]

Constellation (U.S.S.): recognize historical significance as a reminder of the participation of the U.S. in the transatlantic slave trade and of the efforts of the U.S. to end the slave trade (see H. Res. 1159), H2852 [29AP]

Copyrights: provide for agreements for the reproduction and performance of sound recordings by webcasters (see H.R. 7084), H9973 [25SE]

Courts: prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments (see H.R. 6146), H4830 [22MY]

Credit: permit deferrals on certain home mortgage foreclosures to take remedial action and require home mortgage servicers to provide notice of any upcoming reset of interest rates (see H.R. 6076), H10300 [27SE]

———provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see H.R. 5244), H1155 [27FE]

Crime: increase and enhance resources and penalties relative to the investigation and prosecution of violent gangs and expand and improve gang prevention programs (see H.R. 3547), H1702 [13MR]

———increase and enhance resources and penalties relative to the investigation and prosecution of violent gangs and expand and improve gang prevention programs, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 3547), H1867 [1AP]

Cuba: facilitate provision of humanitarian relief (see H.R. 6962), H8476 [18SE]

Daniel, Margaret Truman: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 292), H1032 [25FE]

Dept. of Defense: require emergency contraception to be available at all military health care treatment facilities (see H.R. 2064), H6407 [10JY]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 2915), H622 [6FE]

Dept. of Justice: promptly and thoroughly investigate complaints of violations of the Voting Rights Act, the National Voter Registration Act, and the Help America Vote Act (see H. Con. Res. 424), H10643 [29SE]

———reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program (see H.R. 5057), H558 [29JA]

Dept. of State: establish the Global Service Fellowship Program (see H.R. 3698), H480 [28JA]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a commemorative trail in connection with the Women's Rights National Historical Park to link properties that are associated with the struggle for women's suffrage (see H.R. 3114), H1031 [25FE]

———establish production incentive fee for lands leased for oil or natural gas on which production is not occurring and use fees for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects (see H.R. 6256), H5581 [18JN]

———prohibit oil or gas leases on certain tracts in the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf until it is determined whether to list the polar bear as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 5058), H480 [28JA]

———provide with a mechanism to cancel contracts for the sale of certain materials (see H.R. 5887), H8578 [22SE]

Dept. of Transportation: study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see H.R. 5734), H8276 [16SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve treatment and services provided to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders (see H.R. 4053), H2659 [23AP]

———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1927), H2553 [22AP]

Diddley, Bo: tribute (see H. Res. 1251), H5110 [9JN]

Diseases: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 1032), H1000 [15FE]

———express that availability of adequate housing is an essential component of an effective strategy to prevent and treat HIV (see H. Con. Res. 427), H10828 [3OC]

———improve and enhance research and programs on cancer survivorship (see H.R. 4450), H5408 [12JN]

———increase Alzheimer's disease research funding and promote public awareness and risk reduction relative to Alzheimer's disease with particular emphasis in Hispanic populations (see H.R. 6203), H5043 [5JN]

———provide for prostate cancer imaging research and education (see H.R. 3563), H7058 [23JY]

Education: coordinate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives (see H.R. 6104), H6010 [24JN]

———recognize achievements of high school valedictorians, promote importance of encouraging intellectual growth, and reward academic excellence of all high school students (see H. Res. 1229), H5409 [12JN]

———strengthen communities through English literacy, civic education, and immigrant integration programs (see H.R. 6617), H9974 [25SE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 3257), H25 [15JA]

Employment: provide effective career training and technical education programs, address barriers resulting from family responsibilities, and encourage entrance into nontraditional occupations (see H.R. 5774), H3404 [8MY]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (see H. Con. Res. 371), H5482 [17JN]

Fair Housing Act: commemorate anniversaries of enactment and later enactment of amending legislation (see H. Res. 1095), H2267 [14AP]

Families and domestic relations: enhance Federal efforts focused on increasing public awareness of risks and dangers associated with Shaken Baby Syndrome (see H.R. 2052), H390 [22JA]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 2792), H1822 [31MR]

Federal employees: ensure that at least two-thirds of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (see H.R. 3799), H1822 [31MR] (see H.R. 5718), H2069 [8AP] (see H.R. 5781), H2265 [14AP]

Federal Employees' Compensation Act: cover services provided to injured workers by physician assistants and nurse practitioners (see H.R. 4651), H4454 [21MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve ability to file State product liability lawsuits relative to defective medical devices (see H.R. 6381), H6173 [26JN]

FHA: revise requirements for seller-financed downpayments for certain insured mortgages for single-family housing and authorize risk-based insurance premiums for certain mortgagors under such mortgages (see H.R. 6694), H10700 [2OC]

Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1079), H2444 [16AP]

Fire prevention: provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression activities and develop a cohesive wildland fire management strategy (see H.R. 5541), H2443 [16AP]

Firefighters: commending firefighters from California and throughout the U.S. for their courageous actions and sacrifices in fighting the California wildfires (see H. Res. 1322), H6229 [8JY]

Focus—HOPE (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 327), H3110 [6MY]

Foreign aid: encourage accelerated removal of agricultural subsidies of industrialized countries to alleviate poverty and promote growth, health, and stability in the economies of African countries (see H. Res. 990), H994 [14FE]

Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (see H.R. 7090), H9973 [25SE]

4-H National Youth Science Day: designate (see H. Res. 1390), H8478 [18SE]

GAO: provide additional authorities (see H.R. 6388), H6174 [26JN]

Georgia, Republic of: condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity (see H. Res. 1166), H2853 [29AP]

Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building, Rancho Mirage, CA: designate (see H.R. 6085), H5045 [5JN]

Germany: anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass (see H. Res. 1435), H8127 [15SE]

Gordon N. Chan Post Office Building, San Jose, CA: designate (see H.R. 6558), H6733 [21JY]

Grant, Johnny: tribute (see H. Res. 1458), H10845 [19NO]

GSA: reimburse certain jurisdictions for the costs of obtaining paper ballot voting systems for 2008 general elections and for costs incurred in conducting audits or hand counting results (see H.R. 5036), H348 [17JA]

Harold D. McCraw, Sr., Post Office Building, Richmond, CA: designate (see H.R. 6286), H5865 [23JN]

Hazardous substances: ban sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080), collect and destroy remaining stocks, compensate for any turned in for destruction, and prohibit Government use of certain predator control devices (see H.R. 4775), H6342 [9JY]

———phase out use of mercury in manufacture of chlorine and caustic soda (see H.R. 5580), H6230 [8JY]

———require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 4936), H390 [22JA]

Health: increase availability of vaccines (see H.R. 4993), H10700 [2OC]

———national policy to increase Federal commitment prioritizing disease prevention and public health (see H. Res. 1381), H8397 [17SE]

———permit Federal funding for syringe exchange programs to reduce transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis (see H.R. 6680), H7854 [8SE]

———provide grants to promote positive health behaviors in women and children (see H.R. 1968), H1822 [31MR]

———provide individuals access to their health information, ensure privacy and security in development of health information infrastructure, and impose penalties for unauthorized use of personal health information (see H.R. 5442), H4833 [22MY]

———reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program to provide assistance for poison prevention, sustain poison center funding, and enhance public health (see H.R. 5669), H4833 [22MY]

———support further research and activities to increase public awareness, professional education, diagnosis, and treatment of Dandy-Walker syndrome and hydrocephalus (see H. Con. Res. 163), H1446 [10MR]

Health care facilities: require that agreements to arbitrate nursing home disputes be made after the dispute has arisen (see H.R. 6126), H8019 [10SE]

Higher Education Act: repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 5157), H555 [29JA]

Hispanic Americans: recognize service, courage, and patriotism of those who served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 253), H5865 [23JN]

House of Representatives: establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (see H. Res. 1451), H8396 [17SE]

Immigration: authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a U.S. college or university in science, technology, engineering, or math to be admitted for permanent residence (see H.R. 6039), H5045 [5JN]

India: condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India (see H. Res. 1532), H10867 [9DE]

Inglewood, CA: anniversary (see H. Res. 962), H944 [13FE]

Insurance: provide additional limitations on pre-existing condition exclusions in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets (see H.R. 2833), H6230 [8JY]

———provide coverage of screening mammography for women over 40 and for women at high risk for breast cancer if diagnostic mammography is covered (see H.R. 2708), H2070 [8AP]

International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1140), H2855 [29AP]

International Whaling Commission: end commercial, coastal, and community-based whaling and strengthen whale conservation efforts (see H. Con. Res. 350), H4878 [3JN]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (see H. Res. 1008), H1222 [4MR]

Iraq: make technical corrections to legislation providing special immigrant status for certain Iraqis (see H.R. 5837), H2485 [17AP]

———request dedication of $1 billion in surplus oil revenues to address needs of Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons (see H. Res. 1205), H4060 [15MY]

———urge government to recognize Israel's right to exist and to establish diplomatic relations with Israel (see H. Res. 1249), H5111 [9JN]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2016 [4AP]

Joint Action Plan Between Brazil and the U.S. To Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality: support values and goals (see H. Res. 1254), H5110 [9JN]

Julia M. Carson Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 5472), H1188 [3MR]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 1237), H4974 [4JN]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: promote respect for fundamental human rights (see H.R. 5834), H2485 [17AP]

Leo J. Ryan Post Office Building, San Mateo, CA: designate (see H.R. 6982), H9085 [23SE]

Liberia: allocation of foreign aid (see H.R. 6655), H7627 [30JY]

Lincoln, Abraham: observe anniversary of birth and recognize the role the Declaration of Independence played in belief development (see H. Con. Res. 281), H814 [7FE]

Malaria Awareness Day: observance (see H. Res. 389), H2760 [24AP]

Marshall, Thurgood: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 381), H6230 [8JY]

Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H2071 [8AP]

———include all public clinics for the distribution of pediatric vaccines (see H.R. 4990), H2553 [22AP]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 3326), H814 [7FE]

———provide a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5268), H3020 [1MY]

———require State plans to continue to cover non-emergency transportation to medically necessary services (see H.R. 7122), H10130 [26SE]

Medicare: delay phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor (see H.R. 6873), H9974 [25SE]

———provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 552), H1417 [6MR]

———provide coverage of federally recommended vaccines (see H.R. 4992), H10700 [2OC]

———provide coverage of screening tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) (see H.R. 4055), H1822 [31MR]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 748), H3019 [1MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: preserve access to health care (see H.R. 7241), H10845 [19NO]

Mental health: increase recruitment and retention of school counselors, social workers, and psychologists by low-income local educational agencies (see H.R. 6654), H10132 [26SE]

Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1134), H2855 [29AP]

Middle East: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and expression and concurrent and widespread presence of anti-Semitic material, Holocaust denial, and incitement to violence in the Arab media (see H. Res. 1127), H2948 [30AP]

Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 5854), H3187 [7MY]

Minority AIDS Initiative: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 426), H9975 [25SE]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H3109 [6MY]

Motion pictures: authorize grants for organizations that use documentary films to promote understanding of the U.S. abroad and understanding of global perspectives and other countries in the U.S. (see H.R. 6480), H6406 [10JY]

Motor vehicles: determine the maximum feasible fuel economy level achievable for cars and light trucks for a year based on certain gasoline price level projections (see H.R. 6643), H8128 [15SE]

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1191), H3886 [14MY]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H2761 [24AP]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 280), H457 [23JA]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 299), H4062 [15MY]

National HIV Testing Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 384), H6176 [26JN]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1260), H5581 [18JN]

National Link Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1046), H1702 [13MR]

National Nurses Week: recognize (see H. Res. 1086), H2554 [22AP]

National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H9086 [23SE]

National Prader-Willi Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1386), H9086 [23SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 672), H6090 [25JN]

National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1081), H2016 [4AP]

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1375), H8128 [15SE]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 330), H2854 [29AP]

National STD Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1131), H2553 [22AP]

Norton, Mary T.: recognize contributions made toward passage of the Fair Labor Standards Act (see H. Con. Res. 382), H6408 [10JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (see H.R. 6057), H6407 [10JY]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H1342 [5MR]

Postal Service: modify procedures for closure or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 6217), H9974 [25SE]

Pran, Dith: tribute (see H. Res. 1109), H2444 [16AP]

Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 896), H3404 [8MY]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1073), H2761 [24AP]

Public utilities: establish a grant program to assist retail power providers with the establishment and operation of energy conservation programs using targeted residential tree-planting (see H.R. 5867), H4151 [19MY]

Railroads: require rail carriers to develop positive rail control system plans for improving safety and increase civil penalties for safety violations (see H.R. 6973), H8476 [18SE]

Recycling: encourage State and local governments to establish plastic bag recycling programs (see H. Res. 1161), H4834 [22MY]

Religion: support spirit of peace and desire for unity displayed in the letter from leading Muslim scholars, and in the Pope Benedict XVI response (see H. Con. Res. 374), H7165 [24JY]

Russert, Timothy J., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1275), H5481 [17JN]

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 3132), H1889 [1AP]

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 337), H2852 [29AP]

Sendler, Irena: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 361), H4831 [22MY]

Social Security: ensure certain disability determinations on the basis of SSA hearings are made on a timely basis and monitor number of disability determinations under reconsideration (see H.R. 6485), H7059 [23JY]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5447), H2356 [15AP]

Sri Lanka: support transition to sustainable peace, protect civil society and media, facilitate access of humanitarian operations, and retain democratic principles (see H. Res. 1338), H7854 [8SE]

States: permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles (see H.R. 5560), H1417 [6MR]

Supreme Court: extend authority of the U.S. Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court Grounds (see H.R. 6855), H8018 [10SE]

Taxation: extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 1820), H1183 [28FE]

———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1576), H2266 [14AP]

———permanently extend the research credit and strengthen the alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 2138), H1822 [31MR]

———provide for rollover of gain from divesting certain qualified securities of businesses engaged in Iran or Sudan discouraged activities (see H.R. 6827), H7808 [1AU]

Tay-Sachs Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1333), H8020 [10SE]

Tobacco products: deter smuggling into the U.S. (see H.R. 5689), H2010 [3AP]

Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 6278), H9974 [25SE]

U.N.: support the U.N. African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and call upon member States and the international community to contribute resources necessary to ensure its success (see H. Res. 1351), H7059 [23JY]

Ukraine: anniversary of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933 (see H. Res. 1314), H6176 [26JN]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 332), H2854 [29AP]

Voting: require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see H.R. 5946), H8050 [11SE]

White House Conference on Children and Youth: convene (see H.R. 5461), H1342 [5MR]

White House Conference on Food and Nutrition: convene (see H.R. 6127), H5797 [20JN]

Women: reduce maternal mortality (see H. Res. 1022), H2152 [9AP]

World Glaucoma Day: observance (see H. Res. 981), H1974 [2AP]

World Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1192), H4976 [4JN]

Zimbabwe: commend efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer relative to campaign of violence and intimidation against political opposition members (see H. Res. 1270), H5407 [12JN]

———condemn postelection violence and call for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis (see H. Res. 1230), H5111 [9JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and India Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve (see H.R. 7061, 7081), H9972 [25SE]

Arms Export Control Act: reform administration (see H.R. 5916), H2852 [29AP]

———transfer naval vessels to certain foreign recipients, assess military status of and provide assistance to Israel, and continue military cooperation with the Republic of Korea (see H.R. 7177), H10299 [27SE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: waive annual renewal requirement, impose sanctions on Burmese gemstones, ban visa expansion, asset blocking, and prohibited activities (H.R. 3890), Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1341), H6576 [15JY]

China, People's Republic of: call for end to human rights abuses of citizens, cease repression of Tibetan and Uyghur people, and end support for Governments of Sudan and Burma (see H. Res. 1370), H7058 [23JY]

Copyrights: amend vessel hull design protection laws to clarify distinction between hull and deck and provide factors for protection of a revised design and guidance for assessment of similarity (see H.R. 6531), H6726 [17JY]

———limit remedies in cases in which the copyright owner cannot be located (see H.R. 5889), H2758 [24AP]

Courts: create a civil action to provide judicial remedies to carry out certain treaty obligations under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations and an optional protocol (see H.R. 6481), H6472 [14JY]

Dept. of Commerce: appoint administrative patent judges and administrative trademark judges in consultation with the Patent and Trademark Office (see H.R. 6362), H6088 [25JN]

Dept. of State: extend certain authorities (see H.R. 6456), H6405 [10JY]

Georgia, Republic of: authorize humanitarian assistance (see H.R. 6911), H8275 [16SE]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls' (see H.R. 5927), H2947 [30AP]

———defeat campaign by some members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to divert the U.N. Durban Review Conference from a review of problems in their own and other countries (see H. Res. 1361), H6824 [22JY]

Iran: impose sanctions, provide for State and local government divestment of assets, and identify locations of concern relative to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items (see H.R. 7112), H10129 [26SE]

Iraq: develop a policy to address critical needs of Iraqi refugees (see H.R. 6328), H5796 [20JN]

Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (see H.R. 6028), H3776 [13MY]

Lebanon: support democratically elected Government and condemn attacks by Hezbollah forces (see H. Res. 1194), H3885 [14MY]

Nuclear energy: disapprove proposed civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia (see H.J. Res. 95), H6009 [24JN]

South Africa: exempt the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization for certain acts or events and provide relief for certain members relative to admissability (see H.R. 5690), H2010 [3AP]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat forced labor (see H.R. 7311), H10867 [9DE]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5501), H1154 [27FE]

U.S.-Russian Federation Agreement for Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: implement (see H.R. 6574), H7057 [23JY]

World Refugee Day: observance (see H. Res. 1290), H5797 [20JN]

Letters

African National Congress exemption from treatment as a terrorist organization for certain acts or events and provide relief for certain members relative to admissability: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H3079 [6MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6831 [23JY]

Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H10113 [26SE]

———Representative Frank, Committee on Financial Services (House), H10113 [26SE]

———Representative Rangel, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H10112 [26SE]

Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act: Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5138 [10JN]

———by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5138 [10JN]

Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5515 [18JN]

Proposed sale of defense articles to Saudi Arabia: Condoleezza Rice, Sec. of State, E200 [14FE]

Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H1231 [5MR]

———Representative Waxman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1231 [5MR]

Reduce maternal mortality: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4126 [19MY]

Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Reform Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H3744 [13MY]

———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H3743 [13MY]

U.S.-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act: Jeffrey T. Bergner, Dept. of State, H10090 [26SE]

Motions

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5501), H7110 [24JY]

Questions and answers

U.S.-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act: Dept. of State, H10091-H10095 [26SE]

Remarks

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and India Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve (H.R. 7081), H10088, H10090, H10095 [26SE]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), conference report, H3819 [14MY]

———continue certain programs (H.R. 6124), H4651 [22MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E734 [24AP]

Arms Export Control Act: reform administration (H.R. 5916), H3735, H3743 [13MY]

———transfer naval vessels to certain foreign recipients, assess military status of and provide assistance to Israel, and continue military cooperation with the Republic of Korea (H.R. 7177), H10276, H10277, H10278 [27SE]

Asociacion Mutual Israelita Argentina: anniversary of bombing in Buenos Aires, Argentina (H. Con. Res. 385), H6510, H6511 [15JY]

Broidy, Elliott: Raoul Wallenberg Committee and Gateways (organization) Raoul Wallenberg Award recipient, E255 [27FE]

Burma: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of cyclone (H. Res. 1181), H3734 [13MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: waive annual renewal requirement, impose sanctions on Burmese gemstones, ban visa expansion, asset blocking, and prohibited activities (H.R. 3890), Senate amendments (H. Res. 1341), H6513, H6518 [15JY]

China, People's Republic of: call for end to human rights abuses of citizens, cease repression of Tibetan and Uyghur people, and end support for Governments of Sudan and Burma (H. Res. 1370), H7342, H7343, H7347 [30JY]

———end crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms (H. Res. 1077), H2048, H2049 [8AP]

China, Republic of: elections (H. Con. Res. 278), H1232 [5MR]

———observance of National Day, E2210 [2OC]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): authorize initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce subpoenas issued to Harriet E. Miers and Joshua B. Bolten (H. Res. 980), E207 [15FE]

Copyrights: provide for agreements for the reproduction and performance of sound recordings by webcasters (H.R. 7084), H10278, H10279, H10281 [27SE], E2225 [3OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4743, H4756, H4776 [22MY]

Dept. of State: extend certain authorities (H.R. 6456), H7336 [30JY]

Diseases: add safe drinking water to nutrition and income security on list of programs for which direct linkages to HIV/AIDS treatment services are encouraged, H1934 [2AP]

European Parliament: anniversary, E370 [12MR]

Food Stamp Act: ensure judicial enforcement of provisions, H4651 [22MY]

Foreign policy: build operational readiness in civilian agencies to carry out stabilization and reconstruction activities in countries or regions in transition from conflict or civil strife (H.R. 1084), H1227, H1229, H1231 [5MR]

Gates, Sec. of Defense: U.S. Global Leadership Campaign honoree, E1652 [1AU]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria: ensure audits include primary recipients and subrecipients of grant funds, H1935 [2AP]

House of Representatives: recommend the finding of Harriet E. Miers and Joshua B. Bolten in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 979), E207 [15FE]

Human rights: defeat campaign by some members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to divert the U.N. Durban Review Conference from a review of problems in their own and other countries (H. Res. 1361), H8647, H8648, H8650 [23SE]

Immigration: expedite adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability (H.R. 1312), H1859 [1AP]

India: condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India (H. Res. 1532), H10905 [10DE]

Intellectual property: enhance remedies for violations of laws (H.R. 4279), H3075 [6MY]

———enhance remedies for violations of laws (S. 3325), H10236 [27SE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (H. Res. 1008), H7350, H7351 [30JY]

———impose sanctions, provide for State and local government divestment of assets, and identify locations of concern relative to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items (H.R. 7112), H10103, H10107, H10112 [26SE]

Iraq: provide for congressional consultation relative to certain long-term agreements and ensure that such agreements are in the form of a treaty to which the Senate has given advice and consent, H4776 [22MY]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 322), H2515, H2516, H2520 [22AP]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: promote respect for fundamental human rights (H.R. 5834), H3747, H3748, H3749 [13MY]

Lantos, Tom: tribute (H. Res. 975), H856, H858 [12FE]

Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (H.R. 6028), H5126, H5132, H5134 [10JN]

Lebanon: support democratically elected Government and condemn attacks by Hezbollah forces (H. Res. 1194), E1020 [22MY]

Litvinenko, Alexander: express that fatal radiation poisoning raises significant concerns about potential involvement of the Russian Government and about security and proliferation of radioactive materials (H. Con. Res. 154), H1839, H1840 [1AP]

Mandela, Nelson: tribute (H. Res. 1090), H6509 [15JY]

Middle East: recognize non-governmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians (H. Res. 1369), H8652 [23SE]

National security: establish an advisory panel among the Dept. of Defense, Dept. of State, and AID to improve integration of national security matters, H4743 [22MY]

NATO: congratulate Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks and express support for continuing to enlarge the alliance (H. Res. 1266), H7338 [30JY]

———support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (H. Res. 997), H1832, H1833 [1AP]

Palestinian Authority: tribute to Palestine Investment Conference, E1080 [23MY]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (H. Res. 951), H1234 [5MR]

Refugees: condemn human rights violations of religious minorities in Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf and acknowledge impact of Arab-Israeli conflict on Middle East refugee situation (H. Res. 185), H1836, H1837 [1AP]

Religion: support spirit of peace and desire for unity displayed in the letter from leading Muslim scholars, and in the Pope Benedict XVI response (H. Con. Res. 374), H8655 [23SE]

Saudi Arabia: proposed sale of defense articles to Saudi Arabia, E200 [14FE]

Sendler, Irena: tribute (H. Con. Res. 361), H7336, H7337 [30JY]

Shapiro, Jayne: Chabad of the Valley Woman of the Year Award recipient, E1160 [5JN]

South Africa: exempt the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization for certain acts or events and provide relief for certain members relative to admissability (H.R. 5690), H3080 [6MY]

Special Olympics: anniversary (H. Res. 1279), H7340, H7341 [30JY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat forced labor (H.R. 7311), H10888, H10903 [10DE]

Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue: tribute to meetings in Ljubljana, Slovenia, E1275 [19JN]

U.N.: support the U.N. African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and call upon member States and the international community to contribute resources necessary to ensure its success (H. Res. 1351), H7347, H7348, H7349 [30JY]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: add Malawi, Swaziland and Lesotho to list of focus countries in global fight against HIV/AIDS, H1937 [2AP]

———integrate food security and nutrition activities into prevention, care, treatment, and support activities, H1907 [2AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), H1904, H1907, H1913, H1918, H1934, H1935, H1937 [2AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), Senate amendment, H7097, H7110, H7112, H7113, H7120 [24JY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), corrections in engrossment, H1942 [2AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), motion to recommit, H1940 [2AP]

———tribute to congressional staff who worked on H.R. 5501, reauthorize, H7120 [24JY]

Unger, Cathy and Len: American Jewish Committee Ira E. Yellin Community Leadership Award recipients, E68 [23JA]

Reports filed

Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 6028) (H. Rept. 110-673), H4876 [3JN], H5109 [9JN]

Promote Respect for Fundamental Human Rights in Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 5834) (H. Rept. 110-628), H3775 [13MY]

Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 1084) (H. Rept. 110-537), H1219 [4MR]

Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Reform Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 5916) (H. Rept. 110-626), H3408 [12MY]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 5501) (H. Rept. 110-546), H1444 [10MR], H1538 [11MR]

Statements

Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue 63d Meeting of Delegations From the U.S. and the European Parliament: Several Delegates, E1276 [19JN]

Summaries

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Appropriations and Measures To Combat Forced Labor Enhancement (H.R. 7311), H10903-H10905 [10DE]

Tributes

Cannon, Representative, H10281 [27SE]

Gennet, Geraldine, E29 [16JA]

Harel, Yossi, E824 [6MY]

Moyo, Derrick, E2108 [28SE]

Ripston, Ramona, E2240 [3OC]

Royce, Nicholas, E118 [6FE]

Schecter, Harvey and Hope, E943 [15MY]

Sinder, Rita and Jack, E946 [15MY]

Snider, Rita and Jack, E537 [8AP]