LEWIS, JOHN (a Representative from Georgia)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: promote the humane treatment of farm animals (see H.R. 1726), H1341 [5MR]

Alaska: tribute to Army National Guard 3d Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment (see H. Res. 961), H621 [6FE]

Alcoholic beverages: observe anniversary of State-based regulation and recognize State officials, public health community, and industry members for creating a successful regulatory and distribution system (see H. Con. Res. 341), H5865 [23JN]

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: anniversary (see H. Res. 1088), H6230 [8JY]

AMA: recognize contributions of African-American doctors on the occasion of apology to the National Medical Association for racial prejudices and wrongdoings (see H. Con. Res. 403), H7787 [31JY]

American Pharmacists Month: designate (see H. Res. 1437), H9086 [23SE]

AmeriCorps Week: observance (see H. Res. 1173), H3110 [6MY]

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), H2443 [16AP]

———ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 1280), H7853 [8SE]

———prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 6598), H8019 [10SE]

Armed Forces: authorize extended benefits for autistic dependents of certain retirees (see H.R. 6930), H8478 [18SE]

———clarify effective date of active duty of Reserves members receiving an alert order anticipating a call or order to active duty for purposes of entitlement to medical and dental care (see H.R. 5791), H2948 [30AP]

———commend military support groups for efforts to support servicemen and their families (see H. Res. 1200), H5581 [18JN]

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

———minimize use of stop-loss orders to retain members who have completed their contractural obligations and eliminate use of stop-loss orders for members who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1177), H5581 [18JN]

———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), H7308 [29JY]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 579), H7165 [24JY]

———provide for transitional health care for members separated from active duty who agree to serve in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve (see H.R. 5609), H1700 [13MR]

———provide injured members information concerning benefits (see H.R. 5831), H2854 [29AP]

———require congressional authorization prior to any use of military force against Iran (see H. Con. Res. 33), H6230 [8JY]

———require payment of monthly special pay to members whose active duty service is extended by a stop-loss order or similar mechanism (see H.R. 6205), H5581 [18JN]

———require pre- and post-deployment mental health screening for military personnel (see H.R. 2189), H622 [6FE]

Army: honor and express gratitude to the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion (``Triple Nickles'') (see H. Res. 1136), H5483 [17JN]

Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (see H.R. 3609), H814 [7FE]

———improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 3652), H2356 [15AP]

Bicycles: recognize importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation (see H. Con. Res. 305), H1974 [2AP]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 942), H479 [28JA]

Black Music Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 372), H5407 [12JN]

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

Brown, Monica L.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 320), H2443 [16AP]

Burke, Yvonne Brathwaite: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 338), H4975 [4JN]

Business and industry: require employees at call centers who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose physical location of such employees (see H.R. 1776), H2553 [22AP]

Caribbean nations: urge continued humanitarian assistance to countries affected by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike and Tropical Storms Fay and Hanna (see H. Con. Res. 438), H10300 [27SE]

Caribbean-American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 364), H4831 [22MY]

Challenger (space shuttle): anniversary of crash (see H. Res. 943), H479 [28JA]

Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (see H. Res. 76), H2855 [29AP]

Children and youth: assist foster children in developing or maintaining connections to family, community, support, health care, and school (see H.R. 6307), H5865 [23JN]

———authorize a program to provide grants to youth-serving organizations that carry out child-parent visitation programs for children with incarcerated parents (see H.R. 5654), H1771 [14MR]

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

———connect foster youth to the workforce through internship programs and encourage employers to increase employment opportunities for foster youth (see H. Res. 1332), H7169 [28JY]

———ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage (see H.R. 2851), H6825 [22JY]

———establish kinship navigator programs and kinship guardianship assistance payments for children (see H.R. 2188), H2553 [22AP]

———improve outcomes for vulnerable children by investing in families, improving accountability in the child welfare system, and finding safe, stable, and permanent homes for foster children (see H.R. 5466), H994 [14FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for summer youth employment activities (see H.R. 5444), H993 [14FE]

———provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 3846), H1822 [31MR]

———recognize importance of the School Breakfast Program and its overall positive effect on low-income children and encourage States to strengthen school breakfast programs (see H. Res. 1013), H1220 [4MR]

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

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 302), H1446 [10MR]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (see H.R. 1185), H3019 [1MY]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (see H.R. 1185), H3019 [1MY]

Congressional Club: anniversary (see H. Res. 1026), H1974 [2AP]

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]

Continental Congress: anniversary of meeting in Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ (see H. Con. Res. 351), H7059 [23JY]

Correctional institutions: award credit toward the service of a sentence to prisoners who participate in designated educational, vocational, treatment, assigned work, or other developmental programs (see H.R. 4283), H1822 [31MR]

———improve reintegration of youth offenders into the families and communities to which they are returning (see H.R. 5178), H1889 [1AP]

———provide for the redress of prison abuses (see H.R. 4109), H1822 [31MR]

Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see H.R. 5244), H1703 [13MR]

Crime: provide penalties for displaying nooses in public with intent to harass or intimidate a person because of that person's race, color, religion, or national origin (see H.R. 6777), H7806 [1AU]

Declaration of Principles for a Long-Term Relationship of Cooperation and Friendship Between Iraq and the U.S.: disapprove any emerging formal agreement unless approved by Congress (see H.R. 5128), H623 [6FE]

Dept. of Education: make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (see H.R. 3021), H3109 [6MY]

Dept. of Energy: suspend acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 6022), H3778 [13MY]

———suspend filling of Strategic Petroleum Reserve for one year or until price of oil drops below a certain level in order to increase supply and reduce costs (see H.R. 5473), H2760 [24AP]

Dept. of HHS: count fellowship training in geriatric medicine or psychiatry as obligated service under the National Health Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 2502), H4975 [4JN]

———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see H.R. 2552), H480 [28JA]

———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see H.R. 3825), H2016 [4AP]

———reauthorize Healthy Start Program (see H.R. 3267), H4877 [3JN]

———require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs (see H.R. 5876), H3109 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 6045), H3776 [13MY]

———making supplemental appropriations for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (see H.R. 5180), H1703 [13MR]

———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), H9084 [23SE]

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]

———prohibit from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases (see H.R. 6251), H5482 [17JN]

———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), H622 [6FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a commemorative quarter dollar coin program emblematic of prominent civil rights leaders and important events advancing civil rights (see H.R. 6701), H7809 [1AU]

———permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6532), H6726 [17JY]

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), H2554 [22AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a presumption of service connection of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 5454), H5111 [9JN]

———establish Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (see H.R. 2818), H1822 [31MR]

———expand and improve health care services available to veterans for substance use disorders (see H.R. 5554), H1417 [6MR]

———improve basic educational assistance program (see H.R. 5684), H2854 [29AP]

———improve disability compensation evaluation procedure for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and the diagnosis and treatment of such disorders (see H.R. 5448), H1418 [6MR]

———modernize disability benefits claims processing system to ensure accurate and timely delivery of compensation to veterans and their families and survivors (see H.R. 5892), H5215 [10JN]

———permit facilities to be designated as voter registration agencies (see H.R. 6625), H7306 [29JY]

Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see H.R. 2965), H1889 [1AP]

———protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 3175), H1539 [11MR]

Disabled: protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident (see H.R. 3995), H5730 [19JN]

Diseases: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 1032), H390 [22JA]

———establish a grant program to provide screenings for glaucoma to individuals determined to be at high risk for glaucoma (see H.R. 3005), H943 [13FE]

———establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 6884), H10700 [2OC]

———express that availability of adequate housing is an essential component of an effective strategy to prevent and treat HIV (see H. Con. Res. 427), H10133 [26SE]

Dr. Walter Carl Gordon, Jr., Post Office Building, Albany, GA: designate (see H.R. 6859), H8018 [10SE]

Drugs: eliminate certain increased penalties and minimum mandatory penalties for cocaine offenses, and use resulting savings for drug treatment and diversion programs for cocaine users (see H.R. 5035), H348 [17JA]

Dunham, Katherine: tribute (see H. Res. 655), H5581 [18JN]

Earth Hour: support (see H. Res. 1105), H4976 [4JN]

Ecology and environment: reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through creation of a domestic carbon market and international trade measures, and direct revenues to public interests (see H.R. 6316), H5728 [19JN]

———require compliance by defense-related agencies with all environmental laws (see H.R. 3366), H4832 [22MY]

Economy: encourage recipients of rebate checks from the economic stimulus package to invest in renewable energy and energy-efficient products and services (see H. Res. 987), H1974 [2AP]

———encourage recipients of rebate checks from the economic stimulus package to purchase American-made goods and services from American-owned companies (see H. Res. 977), H4833 [22MY]

Education: develop a broad pool of citizens who are functionally literate in science, mathematics, and technology and a national science education policy (see H. Con. Res. 366), H4877 [3JN]

———ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families (see H.R. 5715), H2225 [10AP]

———establish an adolescent literacy program (see H.R. 2289), H6177 [26JN]

———provide grants to States to ensure students exit middle grades prepared for success in a high school with a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for postsecondary education and the workplace (see H.R. 3406), H6089 [25JN]

———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), H4831 [22MY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in schools (see H.R. 4926), H2151 [9AP]

Employment: establish a living wage and a policy providing jobs for everyone in the U.S. and its territories (see H.R. 1050), H1973 [2AP]

———provide effective career training and technical education programs, address barriers resulting from family responsibilities, and encourage entrance into nontraditional occupations (see H.R. 5774), H2224 [10AP]

———provide for a paid family and medical leave insurance program (see H.R. 5873), H2948 [30AP]

———treat certain domestically controlled foreign persons performing services under contract with the U.S. Government as American employers for purposes of certain employment taxes and benefits (see H.R. 5602), H1700 [13MR]

Fair Housing Act: commemorate anniversaries of enactment and later enactment of amending legislation (see H. Res. 1095), H2151 [9AP]

Families and domestic relations: recognize contributions of foster parents (see H. Res. 1185), H3886 [14MY]

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), H5408 [12JN]

———eliminate an hours of service requirement for benefits (see H.R. 6029), H3776 [13MY]

FCC: disapprove rule on broadcast media ownership (see H.J. Res. 79), H6010 [24JN]

———implement recommendations relative to low-power FM radio service (see H.R. 2802), H2012 [3AP]

Federal employees: allow individuals who return to Government service after receiving a refund of retirement contributions to recapture credit for their initial service by repaying such refund (see H.R. 2533), H2947 [30AP]

———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), H1702 [13MR] (see H.R. 5718), H2069 [8AP] (see H.R. 5781), H2265 [14AP]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 4838), H1539 [11MR]

Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1079), H2659 [23AP]

First Lieutenant Noah Harris Ellijay Post Office Building, Ellijay, GA: designate (see H.R. 6847), H7955 [9SE]

Food: acknowledge existence of global food crisis (see H. Con. Res. 344), H3186 [7MY]

Food stamps: repeal denial of eligibility of ex-offenders (see H.R. 5802), H3020 [1MY]

Foreign policy: condemn use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world and find remedies to end this practice (see H. Con. Res. 75), H1221 [4MR]

———require any agreement, other than a treaty, that obligates the use of U.S Armed Forces or financial resources be approved by Congress (see H. Res. 1028), H3886 [14MY]

Foreign trade: identify foreign country trade practices that negatively affect the environment and take actions to address such practices (see H.R. 6452), H6473 [14JY]

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

Frank Sinatra Day: designate (see H. Res. 1144), H3187 [7MY]

Garvey, Marcus M.: pardon (see H. Con. Res. 24), H6728 [17JY]

Global Entrepreneurship Week: designate (see H. Res. 1017), H3187 [7MY]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 370), H5214 [10JN]

Government regulations: delay implementation of agency rules adopted within the final 90 days of the final term a President serves (see H.R. 7296), H10867 [9DE]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H. Res. 1358), H8579 [22SE]

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]

Gulf Coast Recovery Authority: establish (see H.R. 4048), H5408 [12JN]

Haiti: transfer real property of former U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince to Haitian Government (see H.R. 6335), H6728 [17JY]

Hayes, Isaac L., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1425), H8049 [11SE]

Health: establish a registry to ensure that certain individuals who may have been exposed to formaldehyde have an opportunity to register and receive medical treatment (see H.R. 5897), H10331 [28SE]

———expand the dental workforce and improve dental access, prevention, and data reporting (see H.R. 5549), H4975 [4JN]

———national policy to increase Federal commitment prioritizing disease prevention and public health (see H. Res. 1381), H8276 [16SE]

———promote adoption of health information technology (see H.R. 6898), H8127 [15SE]

———provide for expansion of Federal programs to prevent and manage vision loss (see H.R. 3750), H4877 [3JN]

———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), H2854 [29AP]

———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), H623 [6FE]

Health care professionals: provide grants for the training of graduate medical residents in preventive medicine and public health (see H.R. 3404), H2012 [3AP]

Help America Vote Act: ensure that individuals residing in a jurisdiction in a residence subject to foreclosure proceedings may continue to vote in elections for Federal office held in the jurisdiction (see H.R. 7040), H10828 [3OC]

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

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 245), H10133 [26SE]

Honore, Russell L.: tribute (see H. Res. 944), H479 [28JA]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1691), H5044 [5JN]

Ikeda, Daisaku: tribute (see H. Res. 844), H5045 [5JN]

Immigration: provide relief for surviving spouses and children (see H.R. 6034), H3776 [13MY]

Independent Commission on the 2004 Coup d'Etat in the Republic of Haiti: establish (see H.R. 351), H2151 [9AP]

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), H10976 [10DE]

Insurance: allow employees of federally-qualified health centers to obtain health coverage (see H.R. 1518), H5044 [5JN]

———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), H456 [23JA]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 1655), H8397 [17SE]

International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD): recognize value as a cornerstone of global efforts to combat racial discrimination and uphold human rights (see H. Res. 1055), H2152 [9AP]

International Renewable Energy Agency: establish (see H.R. 5529), H1220 [4MR]

International Whaling Commission: end commercial, coastal, and community-based whaling and strengthen whale conservation efforts (see H. Con. Res. 350), H5111 [9JN]

International Year of Sanitation: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 318), H2071 [8AP]

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of easing tensions and normalizing relations between the U.S. and Iran (see H.R. 5056), H6230 [8JY]

———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), H5482 [17JN]

———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, cospsonsorship withdrawn (see H. Con. Res. 362), H7855 [8SE]

Iraq: disapprove Agreement Between the U.S. and Iraq on the Withdrawal of U.S. Forces from Iraq and the Organization of Their Activities During Their Temporary Presence in Iraq (see H. Res. 1535), H10975 [10DE]

———provide for recovery and stability (see H.R. 5488), H2659 [23AP]

———recognize impact of financial costs of war on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities (see H. Res. 1019), H1540 [11MR]

———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), H2152 [9AP]

Jacob Lawrence Post Office Building, Seattle, WA: designate (see H.R. 6187), H5482 [17JN]

Johnson, Lyndon B.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 353), H4064 [16MY] (see H. Con. Res. 354), H4150 [19MY]

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]

Jordan, Louis: tribute (see H. Res. 1242), H5216 [10JN]

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]

Kenya: call for a peaceful resolution to current electoral crisis (see H. Con. Res. 283), H623 [6FE]

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

Lloyd, Earl: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 286), H995 [14FE]

Macedonia: stop utilization of materials that violate agreement with Greece regarding ``hostile activities or propaganda'' and work to find a mutually-acceptable official name for the former Yugoslav republic (see H. Res. 356), H1342 [5MR]

Malaria Awareness Day: observance (see H. Res. 389), H3778 [13MY]

Mandela, Nelson: tribute (see H. Res. 1090), H3051 [5MY]

Marshall, Thurgood: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 381), H6009 [24JN]

Meals on Wheels Association of America: tribute (see H. Res. 259), H1822 [31MR]

Medicaid: ensure beneficiary access to generic drugs by setting pharmacy reimbursement based on retail acquisition cost and to promote use of generic drugs (see H.R. 3140), H5044 [5JN]

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

———provide a screening and treatment program for prostate cancer in the same manner as is provided for breast and cervical cancer (see H.R. 2131), H4877 [3JN]

———provide a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5268), H6674 [16JY]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 1621), H25 [15JA]

———temporarily delay application of proposed changes to payment rules for case management and targeted case management services (see H.R. 5173), H814 [7FE]

Medicare: amend the application of secondary payer rules to workers' compensation settlement agreements and set-asides under such agreements (see H.R. 2549), H5044 [5JN]

———delay and reform the competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (see H.R. 6252), H5406 [12JN]

———improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 4206), H2070 [8AP]

———improve access to diabetes self-management training by designating certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 4218), H10700 [2OC]

———phase-out waiting period for coverage of disabled individuals and waive waiting period for people with life-threatening illnesses (see H.R. 154), H4061 [15MY]

———provide coverage for consultations regarding orders for life sustaining treatment and provide grants for development and expansion of programs for such orders (see H.R. 7181), H10700 [2OC]

———provide coverage of services of qualified respiratory therapists performed under the general supervision of a physician (see H.R. 3968), H2070 [8AP]

———require the sponsor of a prescription drug plan or an organization offering a Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug plan to promptly pay submitted claims and prohibit inclusion of pharmacy information (see H.R. 1474), H5044 [5JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: promote use of advance directives (see H.R. 5702), H3404 [8MY]

Mental health: increase recruitment and retention of school counselors, social workers, and psychologists by low-income local educational agencies (see H.R. 6654), H7627 [30JY]

Middle East: recognize non-governmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians (see H. Res. 1369), H7166 [24JY]

National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 273), H25 [15JA]

National Academy of Sciences: provide for a study of potential impacts of climate change on water resources and water quality (see H.R. 5770), H2224 [10AP]

National Archives and Records Administration: make grants to States for the preservation and dissemination of historical records (see H.R. 6056), H5329 [11JN]

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

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 280), H295 [16JA]

National Brain Cancer Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 424), H2012 [3AP]

National Brain Injury Awareness Month: support (see H. Con. Res. 91), H1539 [11MR]

National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 1124), H2659 [23AP]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1359), H6733 [21JY]

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: anniversary (see H. Res. 1397), H8050 [11SE]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 299), H1446 [10MR]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 328), H2760 [24AP]

National Estate Planning Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 732), H6178 [26JN] (see H. Res. 1499), H9974 [25SE]

National Healthy Schools Day: designate (see H. Res. 1056), H7790 [31JY]

National Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1037), H4878 [3JN]

National Information and Referral Services Day: designate (see H. Res. 985), H2659 [23AP]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: provide funding for the study and prevention of breast cancer in younger women (see H.R. 715), H10699 [2OC]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1260), H5214 [10JN]

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 134), H4061 [15MY]

National New Deal Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 360), H4833 [22MY]

National Night Out: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1324), H6578 [15JY]

National Nurses Week: recognize (see H. Res. 1086), H2855 [29AP]

National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H10828 [3OC]

National Passport Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1379), H7854 [8SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 672), H6674 [16JY]

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 Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1149), H2855 [29AP]

National Scleroderma Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1232), H4832 [22MY]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 330), H2486 [17AP]

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

National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 393), H8478 [18SE]

National Teacher Day: establish (see H. Res. 952), H557 [29JA]

National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 331), H3020 [1MY]

National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1021), H1220 [4MR]

National Workforce Development Professionals Month: designate (see H. Res. 1164), H3408 [12MY]

Native Americans: reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 2762), H5044 [5JN]

———require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H5044 [5JN]

New York Giants (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 960), H815 [7FE]

Norton, Mary T.: recognize contributions made toward passage of the Fair Labor Standards Act (see H. Con. Res. 382), H6089 [25JN]

Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation (No FEAR) Act: amend and strengthen accountability features (see H.R. 6780), H7806 [1AU]

Nuclear weapons: reduce number and accessibility and prevent proliferation, and direct a portion of the resulting savings towards child survival, hunger and universal education (see H. Res. 1045), H6090 [25JN]

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

Peace Corps: provide continued funding and increase readjustment allowance for returning volunteers (see H.R. 5535), H3404 [8MY]

Power resources: prevent excessive speculation in derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation to those capable of producing or taking delivery of the commodities (see H.R. 6264), H5797 [20JN]

———require complete displays of the retail price of transportation fuel (see H.R. 6618), H7308 [29JY]

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

Presidents of the U.S.: express that the President should not issue pardons to senior members of his administration during the final 90 days of his term of office (see H. Res. 1531), H10867 [9DE]

Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 896), H1822 [31MR]

Private Johnathon Millican Lula Post Office, Lula, GA: designate (see H.R. 3532), H350 [17JA]

Public documents: enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public (see H.R. 3548), H622 [6FE]

Public welfare programs: increase limit on vocational education training to be counted as work activity under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 6657), H7627 [30JY]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 1377), H7790 [31JY]

Recycling: encourage State and local governments to establish plastic bag recycling programs (see H. Res. 1161), H5045 [5JN]

Reverend Earl Abel Post Office Building, Kansas City, MO: designate (see H.R. 6198), H6230 [8JY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5524), H2225 [10AP]

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

Saudi Arabia: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to Saudi Arabia (see H.J. Res. 76), H352 [18JA]

Schools: promote green schools (see H.R. 6065), H4059 [15MY]

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

Sendler, Irena: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 361), H5409 [12JN]

Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (see H.R. 6064), H4059 [15MY]

———ensure adequate public-private infrastructure and resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (see H.R. 1783), H1221 [4MR]

———improve elderly suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (see H.R. 4897), H4975 [4JN]

Sergeant Paul Saylor Post Officer Building, Bremen, GA: designate (see H.R. 6092), H4454 [21MY]

Sgt. Jason Harkins Post Office Building, Cleveland, GA: designate (see H.R. 3936), H350 [17JA]

Ships and vessels: establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels (see H.R. 6408), H6175 [26JN]

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1453), H8579 [22SE]

Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Americas: establish (see H.R. 3692), H2070 [8AP]

Social Security: ensure every uninsured child has health insurance coverage (see H.R. 2357), H5215 [10JN]

———prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 6600), H7163 [24JY]

———provide equitable access for foster care and adoption services for Indian children in tribal areas (see H.R. 4688), H2225 [10AP]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5447), H1418 [6MR]

Standing Bear (Ponca Native American Chief): tribute (see H. Res. 1043), H1618 [12MR]

Sudan: urge international community to provide the U.N.-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur region with tactical and utility helicopters (see H. Res. 1245), H5216 [10JN]

Taxation: allow a credit to vehicle fleet operators for purchasing tires made from recycled rubber (see H.R. 5103), H455 [23JA]

———allow employees not covered by qualified retirement plans to save for retirement through automatic payroll deposit individual retirement accounts and facilitate similar savings by the self-employed (see H.R. 2167), H2853 [29AP]

———conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, and assist low-income taxpayers (see H.R. 5719), H2069 [8AP]

———disclose certain prisoner tax return information to prison officials (see H.R. 7082), H9972 [25SE]

———equalize income exclusion of employer-provided parking and transit benefits and provide a common cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 1475), H2553 [22AP]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 1820), H2266 [14AP]

———impose a tax on securities transactions (see H.R. 7125), H10130 [26SE]

———limit deductibility of excessive rates of executive compensation (see H.R. 3876), H9085 [23SE]

———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 5804), H2355 [15AP]

———provide assistance for housing (see H.R. 5720), H2069 [8AP]

———provide benefits for military personnel (see H.R. 6081), H4064 [16MY]

———provide for proper application of the limitations on built-in losses following an ownership change of a bank (see H.R. 7300), H10856 [20NO]

———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (see H.R. 6049), H3884 [14MY]

———provide incentives for production of renewable energy and energy conservation (see H.R. 5351), H869 [12FE]

———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 6275), H5481 [17JN] (see H.R. 7005), H9083 [23SE]

———provide relief in the case of federally declared disasters (see H.R. 6640), H7307 [29JY] (see H.R. 7006), H9083 [23SE]

———provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see H.R. 5716), H2659 [23AP]

———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1742), H813 [7FE]

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

Territories: honor contributions of individuals from the territories of the U.S. by including such contributions in the teaching of U.S. history (see H. Con. Res. 2), H295 [16JA]

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

Tourist trade: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote tourist, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S. (see H.R. 3232), H2948 [30AP]

Transportation: establish Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Centers (see H.R. 5161), H2854 [29AP]

———implement a safe and complete streets program to improve safety of nonmotorized transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian safety (see H.R. 5951), H7956 [9SE]

Treaties and agreements: make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met (see H.R. 6148), H4830 [22MY]

Tubman, Harriet: designate national day of remembrance (see H. Con. Res. 310), H1341 [5MR]

Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (see H.R. 4934), H995 [14FE] (see H.R. 5749), H2267 [14AP]

Veterans: clarify meaning of ``combat with the enemy'' for purposes of service-connection of disabilities (see H.R. 6732), H7786 [31JY]

———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), H7058 [23JY]

———honor sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans (see H. Con. Res. 336), H3021 [1MY]

———provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans (see H.R. 3329), H6230 [8JY]

White House Conference on Children and Youth: convene (see H.R. 5461), H993 [14FE]

William `Bill' Clay Post Office Building, St. Louis, MO: designate (see H.R. 5395), H870 [12FE]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 1014), H3019 [1MY]

———reduce maternal mortality (see H. Res. 1022), H3021 [1MY]

Workers Memorial Day: observance (see H. Res. 1141), H2658 [23AP] (see H. Res. 1154), H2855 [29AP]

World Glaucoma Day: observance (see H. Res. 981), H2071 [8AP]

World Refugee Day: observance (see H. Res. 1290), H6473 [14JY]

World War II: honor heroic service and sacrifice of U.S. soldiers detained at the Nazi camp at Berga, Germany (see H. Res. 883), H1032 [25FE]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1801), H5481 [17JN]

Yvonne Ingram-Ephraim Post Office Building, Sparta, GA: designate (see H.R. 6956), H8476 [18SE]

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), H5581 [18JN]

———condemn postelection violence and call for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis (see H. Res. 1230), H4832 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Civil rights: anniversary of the deaths of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner in Philadelphia, MS (see H. Res. 1293), H5797 [20JN]

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

Corps of Engineers: conduct a comprehensive study of long-term water management in the southeastern U.S. (see H.R. 5587), H1538 [11MR]

Crime: reduce and prevent teen dating violence (see H.R. 7208), H10330 [28SE]

Dept. of Justice: award grants to eligible entities to prevent or alleviate community violence by providing education, mentoring, and counseling services to children, adolescents, teachers, families, and community leaders (see H.R. 5637), H1701 [13MR]

Families and domestic relations: support former foster care youth, recognize organizations and individuals that assist former foster care youth, and review foster care youth transition programs (see H. Res. 1208), H4151 [19MY]

Human rights: express that the U.S. should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions (see H. Res. 1169), H3018 [1MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination (see H. Res. 1061), H1821 [31MR]

Medicare: ensure that home health agencies assign the most appropriate skilled service to make the initial assessment visit for home health services for beneficiaries requiring rehabilitation therapy (see H.R. 5704), H2011 [3AP]

Motor vehicles: improve safety of motorcoaches and allow a tax credit for costs of motorcoaches complying with Federal safety standards (see H.R. 6747), H7786 [31JY]

———increase standard mileage rate for certain tax deductions for the use of an automobile and temporarily increase reimbursement rate for use of an automobile by Federal employees (see H.R. 6283), H5481 [17JN]

National Black Arts Festival: anniversary (see H. Res. 1286), H5729 [19JN]

National Parents Corps Program: establish (see H.R. 7225), H10641 [29SE]

Pension Protection Act: exempt longstanding nonfunctionally-integrated supporting organizations from certain holding and payout requirements (see H.R. 6227), H5214 [10JN]

Power resources: reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuel sold in the U.S. (see H.R. 7284), H10844 [19NO]

Product safety: establish a comprehensive process to inform consumers about food and product recalls (see H.R. 5636), H1701 [13MR]

Social Security: increase maximum level of fees authorized to be charged by representatives relative to claims of entitlement to past-due benefits and require cost-of-living adjustments to such fees (see H.R. 7285), H10844 [19NO]

Taxation: enhance charitable giving and improve disclosure and tax administration (see H.R. 7083), H9972 [25SE]

———permit the IRS to set the standard mileage rate deduction for charitable use of an automobile and exclude charitable mileage reimbursements from gross income (see H.R. 6854), H8018 [10SE]

———provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see H.R. 6407), H6175 [26JN]

———provide that elderly and disabled individuals receiving in-home care under certain government programs are not liable for employment taxes for the care providers (see H.R. 5703), H2011 [3AP]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Dept. of the Interior: require a study of the feasibility of establishing the John Lewis Civil Rights Trail System (see H.R. 5156), H555 [29JA]

Pamphlets

America's Table—A Thanksgiving Reader: American Jewish Committee, E2309 [20NO]

Remarks

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, E1459 [15JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1284), H5620 [19JN]

Black History Month: observance, E284 [3MR]

Buckhead Coalition: tribute for initiative to equip pharmacies with backup generators to be used in event of an emergency, E832 [6MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), E412, E423 [14MR]

Bush, President: evaluation of economic policies, H2864 [30AP]

Children and youth: assist foster children in developing or maintaining connections to family, community, support, health care, and school (H.R. 6307), E1377 [26JN]

Civil rights: anniversary of the deaths of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner in Philadelphia, MS (H. Res. 1293), H5809 [23JN]

———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 (H.R. 998), H8371 [17SE]

———restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights under civil rights statutes (H.R. 5129), E73 [23JA]

Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (H.R. 2040), H1843 [1AP]

Community service: reauthorize and reform national service laws (H.R. 2857), H1354 [6MR]

Congressional Progressive Caucus: budget priorities, E423 [14MR]

Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Program: establish (H.R. 6475), unanimous-consent agreement, H8038 [11SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 6532), H6833, H6837 [23JY]

———permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 6532), Senate amendment, H8039, H8043 [11SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize major medical facility projects and leases and extend certain authorities (H.R. 6832), H8038 [11SE]

District of Columbia: revise firearms laws as necessary to comply with District of Columbia v. Heller Supreme Court decision while protecting law enforcement and security interests (H.R. 6842), H8264 [16SE]

Earth Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1117), H2530 [22AP]

Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10760 [3OC]

Families and domestic relations: recognize contributions of foster parents (H. Res. 1185), E1007 [21MY]

———support former foster care youth, recognize organizations and individuals that assist former foster care youth, and review foster care youth transition programs (H. Res. 1208), H4173 [20MY], E1083 [23MY]

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 (H.R. 5781), E1305 [20JN]

House of Representatives: provide replacement of lost income to House employees serving on active duty for a period of more than thirty days (H.R. 6608), H8038 [11SE]

Human rights: express that the U.S. should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions (H. Res. 1169), E797 [1MY]

Investments: allow for the issuance of green building and sustainable design project bonds, E2230 [3OC]

Isakson, Senator: tribute to participation in the Thanks Mom & Dad Fund celebration, E1287 [19JN]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 322), E709 [23AP]

Jones, Stephanie Tubbs: tribute (H. Res. 1415), H7833 [8SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination (H. Res. 1061), H1861 [1AP]

Lantos, Tom: tribute (H. Res. 975), H854 [12FE]

Medicare: ensure that home health agencies assign the most appropriate skilled service to make the initial assessment visit for home health services for beneficiaries requiring rehabilitation therapy (H.R. 5704), E492 [3AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: extend expiring provisions to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, enhance low-income benefit programs, and maintain access to care in rural areas (H.R. 6331), H5908 [24JN]

Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), H1299 [5MR]

———require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10760 [3OC]

National Black Arts Festival: anniversary (H. Res. 1286), H7038 [23JY]

Pension Protection Act: technical corrections (H.R. 6382), H6252 [9JY]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H5332 [12JN]

Power resources: national energy policy, H5332 [12JN]

Public welfare programs: connect and support relative caregivers, improve outcomes for children in foster care, provide for tribal foster care and adoption access, and improve incentives for adoption (H.R. 6893), H8318 [17SE]

Russert, Timothy J., Jr.: tribute (H. Res. 1275), H5444 [17JN]

Taxation: conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, and assist low-income taxpayers (H.R. 5719), H2307, H2310, H2312, H2315, H2317 [15AP]

———disclose certain prisoner tax return information to prison officials (H.R. 7082), H10199, H10200 [27SE]

———enhance charitable giving and improve disclosure and tax administration (H.R. 7083), H10196, H10197, H10198 [27SE]

———provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (H.R. 6407), E1370 [26JN]

———provide relief in the case of federally declared disasters (H.R. 7006), H9319 [24SE]

Thanksgiving Day: observance, E2308 [20NO]

Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (H.R. 5749), H5272 [11JN], E1308 [20JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H5040 [5JN]

Tributes

Brown, Ronald D., E860 [8MY]

Johnson, R. Walter (Whirlwind), E2325 [20NO]

Paschal, James, E2366 [10DE]

Patton, Carl V., E1086 [23MY]

Walker, Erby, E1839 [18SE]