ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA (a Representative from Florida)

Appointments

Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern Into the House Chamber, H2860 [30AP]

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

Articles and editorials

All in a Name, Dora Bakoyannis, Wall Street Journal, E477 [2AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and India Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve (see H.R. 7081), H10132 [26SE]

Agriculture: provide emergency financial assistance to producers and first handlers of fresh tomatoes for losses incurred as a result of the FDA public health advisory regarding tomatoes (see H.R. 6581), H8050 [11SE]

American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 972), H870 [12FE]

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

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

———require collection of data on animal cruelty crimes (see H.R. 6597), H7854 [8SE]

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]

———guarantee residency of spouses of military personnel (see H.R. 6070), H4060 [15MY]

———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), H7854 [8SE]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 579), H2151 [9AP]

———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 6048), H4061 [15MY]

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]

Army SPC Daniel Agami Post Office Building, Coconut Creek, FL: designate (see H.R. 6338), H5796 [20JN]

Azorean Refugee Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1401), H8128 (see H. Res. 1438), H8127 [15SE]

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

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]

Biscet, Oscar E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5627), H1701 [13MR]

Boy Scouts: express condolences to victims and those affected by tornado at Boy Scout camp in Iowa and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting rescue operations (see H. Res. 1283), H5580 [18JN]

———mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 5872), H2552 [22AP]

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]

CeeCee Ross Lyles Post Office Building, Fort Pierce, FL: designate (see H.R. 6772), H7854 [8SE]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5760), H4878 [3JN]

Children and youth: establish kinship navigator programs and kinship guardianship assistance payments for children (see H.R. 2188), H2487 [17AP]

———require schools and libraries that receive discounted Internet access services to educate minors about safe online behavior (see H.R. 6145), H8477 [18SE]

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

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), H7309 [29JY]

———condemn discrimination, harassment, imprisonment, torture, and execution of its prisoners of conscience (see H. Res. 821), H2444 [16AP]

———condemn manufacture and export of unsafe products, disregard for environment, and exploitation of workers and encourage U.S. suspension of importation and purchase of goods (see H. Res. 925), H457 [23JA]

———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]

Civil rights: authorize a Library of Congress/National Museum of African American History and Culture project to collect video and audio recordings of testimonials of civil rights movement participants (see H.R. 998), H5044 [5JN]

Coastal Zone Management Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5451), H993 [14FE]

Cody Grater Post Office Building, Brooksville, FL: designate (see H.R. 5168), H555 [29JA]

Colombia: congratulate on successful rescue mission that freed 15 hostages held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) (see H. Con. Res. 389), H6342 [9JY]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 302), H1539 [11MR]

Crime: ensure sex offenders who travel between States must register with appropriate State and local authorities (see H.R. 5475), H1002 [19FE]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets (see H. Res. 995), H1031 [25FE]

Czech Republic: commend for agreeing to host a U.S. radar system for tracking trajectories of ballistic missiles that would threaten the collective security of the U.S., the Czech Republic, and their NATO allies (see H. Res. 1349), H6577 [15JY]

Dept. of Education: award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see H.R. 4449), H3404 [8MY]

———establish sustainability programs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3637), H1445 [10MR]

Dept. of HHS: implement a National Neurotechnology Initiative (see H.R. 5989), H3186 [7MY]

———provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H4322 [20MY]

———revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 3430), H5482 [17JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish procedures for the timely and effective delivery of medical and mental health care to immigration detainees in custody (see H.R. 5950), H8019 [10SE]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see H.R. 2074), H3109 [6MY]

———establish a State grant program to establish ``Silver Alert'' notification systems to locate missing individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related illnesses (see H.R. 5898), H3187 [7MY]

———make annual grant to the A Child Is Missing Alert and Recovery Center to assist law enforcement agencies in the rapid recovery of missing children (see H.R. 5464), H1418 [6MR]

———reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program (see H.R. 6503), H7629 [30JY]

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

Dept. of the Interior: establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see H.R. 6107), H6473 [14JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve basic educational assistance program (see H.R. 5684), H2948 [30AP]

———repeal offset from surviving spouse annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation and annuity authority for certain dependents (see H.R. 1589), H5729 [19JN]

Developing countries: provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (see H.R. 2634), H2224 [10AP]

Diseases: catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes (see H.R. 3544), H5215 [10JN]

———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]

———increase housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services (HANDS) for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 6282), H7629 [30JY]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 2210), H5408 [12JN]

———support international health and education grant programs related to autism spectrum disorders (see H. Res. 1472), H8577 [22SE]

Education: improve early education (see H.R. 3289), H5215 [10JN]

———strengthen communities through English literacy, civic education, and immigrant integration programs (see H.R. 6617), H7164 [24JY]

———tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 916), H350 [17JA]

Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of Ayman Nour and other political prisoners (see H. Res. 1303), H7630 [30JY]

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), H5328 [11JN]

Fair Housing Act: prevent discrimination relating to the display of religious symbols (see H.R. 6932), H8478 [18SE]

Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act: require contact lens sellers to provide a toll-free telephone number and a dedicated e-mail address in order to receive communications from prescribers (see H.R. 2012), H2853 [29AP]

FBI: establish the Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Task Force (see H.R. 6853), H8276 [16SE]

Federal employees: provide lump-sum payments to certain employees who retire with a substantial amount of unused sick leave (see H.R. 5573), H5111 [9JN]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1142), H2266 [14AP]

FEMA: establish the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (see H.R. 4183), H7308 [29JY]

Firearms: prohibit transfer or sale of assault weapons (see H.R. 6257), H5581 [18JN]

Fish and fishing: establish a Federal grant program to provide increased health care coverage to and access for uninsured and underinsured workers and families in the commercial fishing industry (see H.R. 5404), H4878 [3JN]

Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1219), H5046 [5JN]

Foreign trade: enhance reliability of information in the Automated Export System (see H.R. 5828), H2854 [29AP]

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

———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), H8579 [22SE]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 6404), H6175 [26JN]

Haiti: commemorate soldiers that fought for American independence in ``Siege of Savannah'' and for Haiti's independence and renunciation of slavery (see H. Res. 909), H296 [16JA]

Hamas: condemn as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1110), H2442 [16AP]

Hate Crime Statistics Act: include crimes against the homeless (see H.R. 2216), H7789 [31JY]

Health: establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 5446), H993 [14FE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 6444), H6341 [9JY]

———permit Federal funding for syringe exchange programs to reduce transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis (see H.R. 6680), H7628 [30JY]

———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), H2487 [17AP]

Health care facilities: require that agreements to arbitrate nursing home disputes be made after the dispute has arisen (see H.R. 6126), H4829 [22MY]

Health care professionals: establish a graduate degree loan repayment program for nurses who become nursing school faculty members (see H.R. 6652), H7809 [1AU]

———provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1134), H4061 [15MY]

———provide relief for the shortage of nurses (see H.R. 5924), H6407 [10JY]

———recognize and support work of community health workers (see H. Res. 1406), H7788 [31JY]

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

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 (see H. Res. 1361), H6824 [22JY]

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]

International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1140), H2658 [23AP]

International Whaling Commission: end commercial, coastal, and community-based whaling and strengthen whale conservation efforts (see H. Con. Res. 350), H5482 [17JN]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (see H. Res. 1008), H1540 [11MR]

———respond to threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the U.S. by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony (see H. Con. Res. 362), H4976 [4JN]

Iraq: develop a policy to address critical needs of Iraqi refugees (see H.R. 6328), H6674 [16JY]

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

———support idea that coalition victory is possible (see H. Con. Res. 315), H1703 [13MR]

———urge government to recognize Israel's right to exist and to establish diplomatic relations with Israel (see H. Res. 1249), H5216 [10JN]

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), H6674 [16JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: toll congressional notification period for removal from state sponsors of terrorism list (see H.R. 6420), H6175 [26JN]

Korea, Republic of: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 5443), H2554 [22AP]

Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (see H.R. 6028), H4833 [22MY]

———mandate reporting requirements for sex traffickers and offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination country, and prevent entry by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5722), H2069 [8AP]

———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H2948 [30AP]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 688), H4975 [4JN]

Lee Myung-bak: congratulate on election as President of the Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 947), H557 [29JA]

Louisa Swain Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 378), H8019 [10SE]

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

Marine resources: strengthen awareness of values of coral reefs and associated ecosystems, reduce threats to coral reefs, and implement strategies for conservation of such ecosystems (see H. Con. Res. 300), H1000 [15FE]

Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H2554 [22AP]

Medicare: continue ability of hospitals to supply a needed workforce of nurses and allied health professionals by preserving funding for hospital operated nursing and allied health education programs (see H.R. 5174), H555 [29JA]

———impose minimum nurse staffing in participating hospitals (see H.R. 4138), H10700 [2OC]

———impose moratorium on use of recovery audit contractors under the Medicare Integrity Program (see H.R. 4105), H2012 [3AP]

———provide equity in the calculation of disproportionate share hospital payments for hospitals in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 616), H2224 [10AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: reduce cost-sharing for certain dual eligible populations under the prescription drug benefit (see H.R. 5604), H1700 [13MR]

Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1134), H2948 [30AP]

Middle East: condemn media broadcasts inciting violence against Americans and the U.S. and designate certain television channels and satellite providers as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (see H. Res. 1308), H6176 [26JN]

———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]

Minnesota: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 923), H2488 [17AP]

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 5611), H2071 [8AP]

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1191), H4878 [3JN]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H3021 [1MY]

National Carriage Driving Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1128), H3187 [7MY]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 328), H3020 [1MY]

National Donate Life Month: designate (see H. Res. 1094), H2151 [9AP]

National Dysphagia Awareness Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 195), H4878 [3JN]

National GEAR UP Day: designate (see H. Res. 1311), H6408 [10JY]

National Health Care Decisions Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 323), H2444 [16AP]

National Marine Sanctuaries Act: reauthorize and establish a National Marine Sanctuary System, strengthen and clarify management authorities, and reform sanctuary designation policies (see H.R. 6537), H6726 [17JY]

National Park Service: establish a National Park Centennial Fund (see H.R. 3094), H3020 [1MY]

National Tropical Botanical Garden (organization): authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5999), H3402 [8MY]

National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 972), H870 [12FE]

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 7159), H10131 [26SE]

Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H7809 [1AU]

Nevada: tribute to Army and Air National Guard (see H. Con. Res. 358), H5111 [9JN]

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

Olympic games: prohibit Federal officials and employees from attending the 2008 Summer Games opening ceremonies due to human rights violations by and certain international policies of China (see H.R. 5668), H2012 [3AP]

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors and their families (see H.R. 6950), H8475 [18SE]

Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network: funding (see H.R. 6469), H6406 [10JY]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H1032 [25FE]

———condemn use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism toward Israel in young Palestinian children (see H. Res. 1069), H6230 [8JY]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H1188 [3MR]

Postal Service: provide for the protection and integrity of mail (see H.R. 4236), H1822 [31MR]

POW/MIA: recognize courage and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces held as POW and call for a full accounting of Americans unaccounted for as a result of the Vietnamese Conflict (see H. Res. 986), H994 [14FE]

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

Robertson, Alice M.: tribute (see H. Res. 1272), H5407 [12JN]

Russia: withdraw military forces, armaments, and ammunition stockpiles from Moldova (see H. Res. 457), H1188 [3MR]

Saudi Arabia: restrict nuclear cooperation (see H.R. 6298), H5579 [18JN]

Schools: develop a national system of oversight of States for sexual misconduct in elementary and secondary school systems (see H.R. 1829), H2224 [10AP]

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

Sendler, Irena: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 361), H4878 [3JN]

Senior citizens: establish the Silver Scholarship program to encourage increased volunteer work by seniors (see H.R. 7026), H9084 [23SE]

———improve research, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, conditions, and injuries and conduct a longitudinal study on aging (see H.R. 6478), H7059 [23JY]

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), H7854 [8SE]

———extend funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 6788), H7806 [1AU]

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1110), H2266 [14AP]

———allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 5823), H9974 [25SE]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 1820), H8397 [17SE]

———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1576), H943 [13FE]

———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]

———provide individuals a deduction for commuting expenses (see H.R. 5905), H2759 [24AP]

———provide temporary housing related tax relief for individuals (see H.R. 5962), H3050 [5MY]

Tebow, Timothy: tribute (see H. Res. 901), H6826 [22JY]

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

U.N.: condemn efforts of Human Rights Committee and Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women to pressure Ireland to reduce or eliminate constitutionally established abortion restrictions (see H. Res. 1482), H9084 [23SE]

———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), H6826 [22JY]

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]

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

University of Mary Washington: anniversary (see H. Res. 1387), H10133 [26SE]

Venezuela: condemn actions and statements of President Hugo Chavez supporting terrorism and terrorists organizations (see H. Res. 965), H813 [7FE]

———designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 1049), H1702 [13MR]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H6177 [26JN]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2514), H1445 [10MR]

———presume service-connection for diseases associated with exposure to biological, chemical, or other toxic agents as part of Project 112/Shipboard Hazard and Defense (see H.R. 5954), H8050 [11SE]

Vietnam: condemn detention of Nguyen Quoc Quan and remove permanent normal trade relations status pending his release (see H. Res. 1048), H1702 [13MR]

White House Conference on Children and Youth: convene (see H.R. 5461), H7853 [8SE]

Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: designate (see H.R. 5676), H2487 [17AP]

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

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1801), H9085 [23SE]

Zimbabwe: condemn postelection violence and call for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis (see H. Res. 1230), H5409 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

China, Republic of: require the Depts. of State and Defense to provide briefings on recent discussions and potential transfer of defense articles or services (see H.R. 6646), H7307 [29JY]

Committee on Reorganization and Reform of Foreign Assistance Agencies and Programs (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 443), H10975 [10DE]

Cousteau, Jacques-Yves: tribute (see H. Res. 1239), H4974 [4JN]

Dept. of Justice: convey a parcel of land held by the Bureau of Prisons in Miami-Dade County, FL, to facilitate construction of a new educational facility that includes a secure parking area for the Bureau (see H.R. 7301), H10856 [20NO]

Everglades National Park: adjust boundaries (see H.R. 5708), H2011 [3AP]

Foreign policy: enhance security, bolster regional capacity to counter threats, and promote cooperation to prevent nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 7068), H9972 [25SE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see H. Res. 1024), H1417 [6MR]

International relations: reorganize U.S. international broadcasting (see H.R. 7070), H9972 [25SE]

Jews: commit to prioritizing the fight against anti-Semitism and promote tolerance at home and abroad (see H.J. Res. 84), H3885 [14MY]

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

National security: recognizing the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the U.S., our allies, and interests (see H. Con. Res. 441), H10642 [29SE]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Syria (see H.R. 6178), H4973 [4JN]

Pepper, Claude: tribute (see H. Res. 1116), H2443 [16AP]

U.N.: condemn glorification of terrorism and the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric (see H. Res. 939), H456 [23JA]

United Arab Emirates: restrict nuclear cooperation (see H.R. 7316), H10867 [9DE]

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]

Explanations

Promote Respect for Fundamental Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (H.R. 5834), H8661 [23SE]

Letters

Assessment of United Arab Emirates export control regime relative to effectiveness in preventing export or transshipment of U.S.-origin goods to Iran: several Representatives, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H10109 [26SE]

Status of foreign military financing, foreign military sales, and direct commercial sales programs approval process and criteria toward Middle East allies: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H10109 [26SE]

Remarks

Africa: anniversary of bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (H. Res. 1461), H8644 [23SE]

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and India Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve (H.R. 7081), H10096 [26SE]

American Revolution: anniversary of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 (H. Res. 1063), H5140 [10JN]

Arms Export Control Act: reform administration (H.R. 5916), H3744 [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), H10278 [27SE]

Asociacion Mutual Israelita Argentina: anniversary of bombing in Buenos Aires, Argentina (H. Con. Res. 385), H6512 [15JY]

Bangladesh: elections (H. Res. 1402), H8636 [23SE]

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 (H. Res. 912), H31 [16JA]

Bridges: consider emergency evacuation routes in the risk-based prioritization for replacement or rehabilitation of deficient bridges, H7015 [23JY]

———improve safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, strengthen inspection standards and processes, and increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges (H.R. 3999), consideration (H. Res. 1344), H7015 [23JY]

Bruce W. Carter Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Miami, FL: designate (H.R. 4918), H5974 [24JN]

Burma: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of cyclone (H. Res. 1181), H3733 [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), H6519 [15JY]

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 (H. Res. 1077), H2049 [8AP]

China, Republic of: require the Depts. of State and Defense to provide briefings on recent discussions and potential transfer of defense articles or services (H.R. 6646), H8629 [23SE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), H2674 [24AP]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: condemn sexual violence and call on the international community to take immediate actions to respond to the violence (H. Res. 1227), H8633 [23SE]

Congress: tribute to Artistic Discovery student art competition participants, E2013 [26SE]

``Crime, Violence, and Development—Trends, Costs, and Policy Options in the Caribbean'': recognize contribution of U.N. and World Bank Group report to understanding crime and violence levels in the Caribbean region (H. Res. 865), H2079 [9AP]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1519 [22JY], E1554 [24JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E2191 [30SE], E2336 [20NO]

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]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): establish an earned import allowance program (H.R. 6560), H7276 [29JY]

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 (H. Con. Res. 371), H8646 [23SE]

Florida: tribute to Nicaraguan Americans, E2155 [29SE]

Florida Association of Agencies Serving the Blind: tribute, E82 [28JA]

Foreign trade: extend certain trade preference programs (H.R. 5264), H1017 [25FE]

Germany: anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass (H. Res. 1435), H8638 [23SE]

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

House of Representatives: establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (H. Res. 1451), H8639 [23SE]

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), H8649 [23SE]

International Year of Sanitation: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 318), H5147 [10JN]

International Year of the Reef: recognize (H. Res. 1112), E692 [23AP]

Iran: enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic sanctions (H.R. 1400), H10108 [26SE]

———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), H10108, H10112 [26SE]

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

Karzai, Hamid: continue support, H1033 [26FE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: continue certain restrictions unless the President certifies that the North Korean Government has met certain benchmarks, H3744 [13MY]

———promote respect for fundamental human rights (H.R. 5834), H3748 [13MY]

———promote respect for fundamental human rights (H.R. 5834), Senate amendments, H8660, H8661 [23SE]

Korea, Republic of: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (H.R. 5443), H8627 [23SE]

Lantos, Tom: tribute (H. Res. 975), H853 [12FE]

Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (H.R. 6028), H5132, H5137 [10JN]

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), H1840 [1AP]

Miami, FL: tribute to Booker T. Washington Senior High School cheerleading team, E1199 [11JN]

Miami Medical Team Foundation: tribute, E405 [13MR]

Michael Bilirakis Dept. of Veterans Affairs Spinal Cord Injury Center, Tampa, FL: designate (H.R. 4264), H5972 [24JN]

Middle East: recognize non-governmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians (H. Res. 1369), H8653 [23SE]

NATO: express strong support for invitations for membership to Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia, E477 [2AP]

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

Nuclear weapons: strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Syria (H.R. 6178), H10109 [26SE]

Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit (H. Res. 838), H2077 [9AP]

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), 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), H8656 [23SE]

Schiff, Solomon: Catholic Church Benemerenti Medal recipient, E2201 [2OC]

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary (H. Con. Res. 337), H5150 [10JN]

Shalala, Donna: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E1259 [18JN]

Spanish Language Journalism Day: observance, E441 [31MR]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1420), H8026 [11SE]

U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad: support efforts to preserve religious and cultural sites and condemn Lithuanian Government for allowing construction on a Jewish cemetery (H. Con. Res. 255), H8631 [23SE]

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]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), H1905, H1910, H1917, H1934, H1935, H1937, H1938 [2AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), Senate amendment, H7111, H7119 [24JY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), consideration (H. Res. 1065), H1896 [2AP]

———strengthen health systems of African nations by encouraging collaborations between U.S. and African postsecondary educational institutions, H1938 [2AP]

———tribute to congressional staff who worked on H.R. 5501, reauthorize, H7119 [24JY]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H1017 [25FE], H1825 [1AP]

———ratification (H.R. 5724), waiver of fast-track authority (H. Res. 1092), H2186 [10AP]

Ukraine: anniversary of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933 (H. Res. 1314), H8634 [23SE]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 332), H5144 [10JN]

University of Miami: tribute to student participants in NASA University Student Future Aircraft Competition, E1497 [17JY]

Youth Co-Op, Inc.: tribute to ``World Refugee Day, Celebrating Human Rights'' program, E1285 [19JN]

Zimbabwe: commend efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer relative to campaign of violence and intimidation against political opposition members (H. Res. 1270), H5522 [18JN]

Statements

Cooperative Relationship Between U.S. and Colombian Navies: Carolina Barco, E57 [22JA]

Tributes

Bachelet, Pablo, H3891 [15MY]

Diaz, Luis, H6735 [22JY]

Flores, Martha, E1630 [31JY]

Gilbert-Gould, Judy, E1737 [9SE]

Gonzalez, Emilio T., E552 [9AP]

Machado, Liliam, E964 [19MY]

Novack, Mickey, E1401 [8JY]

Roth, Richard, E2091 [27SE]

Wills, Hernando, E57 [22JA]