FOXX, VIRGINIA (a Representative from North Carolina)

Addresses

U.S.-Turkey Economic and Political Relationship: H.E. Abdullah Gul, President of Turkey, H275 [16JA]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act, H7280 [29JY]

Articles and editorials

Blame Fannie Mae and Congress for the Credit Mess, Charles W. Calomiris and Peter J. Wallison, Wall Street Journal, E2142 [28SE]

Bloated Payroll Behind Metro's Budgetary Woes, Washington (DC) Examiner, H5251 [11JN]

Feminists Meddle With the Market—The Paycheck Fairness Act, Carrie L. Lukas, National Review (publication), H7682 [31JY]

Government Is Too Big Not To Fail, Ernest S. Christian and Gary A. Robbins, Investor's Business Daily (publication), E2215 [3OC]

Mortgage Fable, Wall Street Journal, H10293 [27SE]

Nationalizing Detroit, Wall Street Journal, E2278 [19NO]

Needing an Excuse for Success, Washington (DC) Times, E1534 [23JY]

Overseers Plan for Unprecedented Task, Joseph J. Schatz and Phil Mattingly, CQPolitics.com (Internet site), E2215 [3OC]

Oversight Provisions, CQPolitics.com (Internet site), E2215 [3OC]

Pelosi's Pump Pain—Aggressive Pre-Recess Plan Goes by Wayside, Patrick O'Connor, Politico (publication), H6137 [26JN]

Time To End Metro's Gravy Train, Senator Coburn, Washington (DC) Times, H5251 [11JN]

Washington Metro Needs Reform, Not a Federal Bailout, Ronald D. Utt, Heritage Foundation (Internet site), H5252 [11JN]

Where Was Senator Dodd? Al Hubbard and Noam Neusner, Washington (DC) Post, H9950 [25SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (see H. Res. 758), H10700 [2OC]

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 5032), H1702 [13MR]

Adopt-a-Platoon Soldier Support Effort (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 959), H1342 [5MR]

American Institute in Taiwan: require Senate confirmation of director (see H.R. 1390), H6229 [8JY]

American Religious History Week: designate (see H. Res. 888), H872 [12FE]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H4878 [3JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: transfer certain lands to Alaska to expedite development of oil, natural gas, and other resources (see H.R. 6579), H7057 [23JY]

Armed Forces: deny Federal funds to any State, city, county, or other political subdivision that prohibits or unduly restricts the establishment or operation of a military recruiting office (see H.R. 5462), H1032 [25FE]

———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), H2554 [22AP]

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

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

———retain certain active members otherwise retired or separated for a combat-related disability, but still medically able to perform noncombat-related specialties or duties (see H.R. 5868), H3020 [1MY]

Army: tribute to 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles (see H. Res. 1080), H2011 [3AP]

Berkeley, CA: rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities and transfer such funds to the Marine Corps (see H.R. 5222), H620 [6FE]

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]

Buckley, William F., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1016), H1220 [4MR]

Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending (see H.J. Res. 81), H2947 [30AP]

Bulgaria: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1383), H7630 [30JY]

Cape Hatteras National Seashore: reinstate Interim Management Strategy governing off-road vehicle use pending issuance of a final rule by the National Park Service (see H.R. 6233), H5327 [11JN]

Carter Center, Inc.: prohibit assistance (see H.R. 5816), H2490 [18AP]

Collective bargaining: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see H.R. 919), H2355 [15AP]

Colorado: express condolences to victims and community impacted by church shootings (see H. Res. 886), H295 [16JA]

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

Committee on Financial Bailouts (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 1452), H8478 [18SE]

Communications Act: reform universal service provisions (see H.R. 2054), H2760 [24AP]

Congress: condition adjournment on enactment of comprehensive energy legislation (see H. Con. Res. 417), H8275 [16SE]

Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of signing (see H. Res. 1356), H6727 [17JY]

Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 4133), H1155 [27FE]

Courts: prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 2183), H4322 [20MY]

Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 6219), H5730 [19JN]

———use all reasonable measures to ensure that every person is counted in the 2010 decennial census (see H. Res. 1262), H5328 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: collect absentee ballots of overseas uniformed services voters for Federal elections and deliver ballots to State election officials prior to the closing of the polls (see H.R. 5673), H2267 [14AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4987), H390 [22JA]

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), H4833 [22MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: require congressional approval for certain expenditures for the Troubled Asset Relief Program intended to bailout financial institutions (see H.R. 7276), H10856 [20NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: reimburse veterans receiving emergency treatment in non-departmental facilities for such treatment until such veterans are transferred to departmental facilities (see H.R. 3819), H1221 [4MR]

———remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance under Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 5229), H620 [6FE]

———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), H1074 [26FE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 6691), H8019 [10SE]

Economy: suspend capital gains tax, schedule government-sponsored enterprises for privatization, repeal Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment Act, and suspend mark-to-market accounting requirements (see H.R. 7223), H10641 [29SE]

Elections: require Federal election ballots be generally printed only in English and modify requirement that certain jurisdictions provide ballots and other voting materials in languages other than English (see H.R. 5971), H9085 [23SE]

English language: declare as national language of U.S. (see H.R. 5759), H2223 [10AP]

Families and domestic relations: call upon the courts to uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children (see H. Res. 1076), H2011 [3AP]

———constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 22), H6090 [25JN] (see H.J. Res. 89), H4831 [22MY]

FDA: withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 63), H4321 [20MY]

FDIC: create a net worth certificate program (see H.R. 7226), H10641 [29SE]

Federal agencies and departments: establish a commission to review efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 5794), H2354 [15AP]

———repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 5656), H2267 [14AP]

———require each agency to include a contact telephone number in its collection of information (see H.R. 6113), H6674 [16JY]

———require the President to submit recommendations and propose legislation to modernize, consolidate, and when necessary, terminate programs, agencies, and activities (see H.R. 6638), H7790 [31JY]

Financial institutions: reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 7262), H10827 [3OC]

———repeal prohibition on payment of interest on demand deposits (see H.R. 41), H6577 [15JY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 5782), H5581 [18JN]

FTC: explicitly prohibit the sending of text messages containing an unsolicited advertisement to a cellular telephone number listed on the ``do-not-call'' registry (see H.R. 5769), H2223 [10AP]

Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building, Rancho Mirage, CA: designate (see H.R. 6085), H4320 [20MY]

Government: strengthen transparency and accountability in Federal spending (see H.R. 6411), H6175 [26JN]

Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term certain for conservatorships and provide conditions for continued operation and eventual dissolution of certain enterprises (see H.R. 7094), H10643 [29SE]

———prohibit golden parachute payments for former executives and directors of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6864), H8018 [10SE]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H. Res. 1358), H7166 [24JY]

Hazardous substances: exempt health care facilities, schools, and day care centers from laws requiring energy efficient lighting if such lighting contains mercury (see H.R. 5232), H1155 [27FE]

Helms, Jesse: tribute (see H. Res. 1325), H6342 [9JY]

House of Representatives: prohibit adjournment until approval of a bill to establish a comprehensive national energy plan addressing energy conservation and expansion of renewable and conventional energy sources (see H. Res. 1391), H7790 [31JY]

House Rules: repeal ``Gephardt rule'' and require recorded votes on measures that increase the statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 1027), H1417 [6MR]

Immigration: extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 5233), H871 [12FE]

Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2880), H4877 [3JN]

———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), H5045 [5JN]

Iraq: support idea that coalition victory is possible (see H. Con. Res. 315), H1538 [11MR]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2225 [10AP]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H1702 [13MR]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 953), H2355 [15AP]

———prohibit the use of Federal funds for a project or program named for an individual currently serving (see H.R. 5771), H2224 [10AP]

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

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 5611), H3050 [5MY]

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

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

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1296), H6674 [16JY]

National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 334), H2854 [29AP]

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

North Platte, NE: recognize as Rail Town USA (see H. Con. Res. 408), H7788 [31JY]

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), H1974 [2AP]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions (see H. Res. 1282), H5730 [19JN]

———provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H5111 [9JN]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H623 [6FE]

Pensions: suspend minimum distribution requirements for certain retirement plans (see H.R. 7277), H10856 [20NO]

Political campaigns: protect uncompensated Internet activity by individuals from treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. 5699), H2010 [3AP]

Power resources: develop energy independence, lower gas prices, and open reliable national sources of energy (see H.R. 6207), H6343 [9JY]

———establish procedures for causes and claims relative to leasing of Federal lands for exploration, development, production, processing, or transmission of oil, natural gas, or any other source or form of energy (see H.R. 7124), H10130 [26SE]

———expedite exploration and development of oil and gas from Federal lands (see H.R. 6379), H7629 [30JY]

———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 6566), H6824 [22JY]

———repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels (see H.R. 5911), H3020 [1MY]

———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 3089), H2553 [22AP]

Public welfare programs: allow funds provided to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to be used for alternative-to-abortion services (see H.R. 4852), H943 [13FE]

Race Day in America: designate (see H. Res. 931), H480 [28JA]

Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes (see H.R. 6219), H5730 [19JN]

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

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 5235), H6342 [9JY]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 6453), H6405 [10JY]

Sendler, Irena: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 361), H6473 [14JY]

Social Security: prevent unauthorized earnings from being credited toward certain pension benefits, improve provisions governing totalization agreements, and prevent unauthorized employment (see H.R. 5515), H1772 [14MR]

Special Olympics: anniversary (see H. Res. 1279), H6230 [8JY]

SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (see H.R. 1629), H1418 [6MR]

Taxation: accelerate phase-in of the deduction for domestic production activities (see H.R. 5101), H814 [7FE]

———allow bonds guaranteed by Federal home loan banks to be treated as tax exempt bonds (see H.R. 2091), H1822 [31MR]

———clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 6813), H7807 [1AU]

———exclude from gross income the reimbursement costs of using passenger automobiles for charitable organizations (see H.R. 1827), H2487 [17AP]

———improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts (see H.R. 3234), H1445 [10MR]

———increase limitation on the capital loss carryovers of individuals (see H.R. 7123), H10975 [10DE]

———make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 1304), H1221 [4MR]

———make permanent the deduction for expensing certain depreciable business assets and allow a deduction for the original purchase of domestically manufactured automobiles (see H.R. 7298), H10856 [20NO]

———modify rules with respect to health savings accounts and medical savings accounts (see H.R. 2639), H5482 [17JN]

———permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income (see H.R. 1509), H3777 [13MY]

———provide a deduction for fuel costs used for commuting to and from work whether or not the taxpayer itemizes other deductions (see H.R. 6667), H7628 [30JY]

———provide for economic stabilization, capital utilization, and enterprise reform (see H.R. 7264), H10827 [3OC]

———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 5109), H455 [23JA]

———reduce corporate marginal income tax rates (see H.R. 4995), H294 [16JA]

———repeal dollar limitation on contributions to funeral trusts (see H.R. 1264), H1341 [5MR]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 2158), H1074 [26FE]

———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1742), H2151 [9AP]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1610), H1772 [14MR]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H7854 [8SE]

Terrorism: anniversary of bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 1421), H8050 [11SE]

Texas: tribute to wine and winegrape industry (see H. Con. Res. 216), H2659 [23AP]

Tobacco products: reduce youth usage of tobacco products and enhance State efforts to eliminate retail sales of tobacco products to minors (see H.R. 5513), H1446 [10MR]

U.S. Housing Act: reform rental assistance program under section 8 (see H.R. 5490), H1703 [13MR]

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

Women: reduce maternal mortality (see H. Res. 1022), H3404 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Appalachian State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 929), H349 [17JA]

Blowing Rock, NC: authorize a land exchange to cede lands for the Blue Ridge Parkway (see H.R. 7261), H10827 [3OC]

Contracts: repeal wage rate requirements applicable to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway and public transportation construction projects (see H.R. 7185), H10299 [27SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove expenditures exceeding certain amounts for the Troubled Asset Relief Program intended to bailout financial institutions (see H.J. Res. 101), H10844 [19NO]

Federal employees: provide that employees receiving their pay by electronic funds transfer are given the option of receiving their pay stubs electronically (see H.R. 6073), H4060 [15MY]

Government: end speculation on the current cost of multilingual services provided by the Government (see H.R. 7092), H9973 [25SE]

House of Representatives: provide that employees receiving their pay by electronic funds transfer are given the option of receiving their pay stubs electronically (see H. Res. 1207), H4064 [16MY]

Taxation: repeal withholding of income and Social Security taxes (see H.R. 5175), H555 [29JA]

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to such Act (see H.R. 6964), H8476 [18SE]

Letters

Proposed Government bailout of financial institutions: John Allison, Branch Banking and Trust Co. (BB&T), E2092 [27SE]

Lists

Quotes from news outlets on the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN), H10282 [27SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1343 [6MR], H10333 [29SE], H10701 [3OC], H10869 [10DE]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), motion to instruct conferees, H3318 [8MY]

American Eagle Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1247), H5423 [17JN]

Amtrak: reauthorize (H.R. 6003), H5251 [11JN]

Animals: treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife species under certain regulations governing illegal trade or possession of wildlife (H.R. 2964), H5418 [17JN]

Apple Crunch: support goals and ideals of healthy food choice event (H. Res. 1143), H7220 [29JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investments, and economic and energy assistance (S. 3604), H10293 [27SE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H3318 [8MY], H4855 [3JN], H6159 [26JN], H6830 [23JY], H7846, H7847 [8SE], H7946 [9SE]

Arizona State University: tribute to softball team (H. Res. 1323), H6497 [15JY]

Army SPC Daniel Agami Post Office Building, Coconut Creek, FL: designate (H.R. 6338), H8328 [17SE]

Ashe County, NC: tribute to Armed Forces Tribute event, H8380 [17SE]

Azerbaijan: U.S. policy, E868 [8MY]

Black Music Month: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 372), H5835 [23JN]

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 (H. Res. 1283), H5989, H5991 [24JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, H3867 [14MY]

———deficit, H3867 [14MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), H1706 [14MR]

Capitol Pages: tribute, H5021 [5JN]

Captain Jonathan D. Grassbaugh Post Office, East Hampstead, NH: designate (S. 2478), H1159 [28FE]

CeeCee Ross Lyles Post Office Building, Fort Pierce, FL: designate (H.R. 6772), H8331, H8332 [17SE]

Chi Mui Post Office Building, San Gabriel, CA: designate (H.R. 5477), H4845, H4846 [3JN]

China, Republic of: independence anniversary, E1538 [23JY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1338), H7682, H7683 [31JY]

Clemmons, NC: tribute to Clemmons Rotary Club organ donor program, H5413 [17JN]

Colorado: express condolences to victims and community impacted by church shootings (H. Res. 886), H2229 [14AP]

Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of signing, H8391 [17SE]

———anniversary of signing (H. Res. 1356), H8333, H8334, H8335 [17SE]

———historical significance of the Bill of Rights, H273, H275 [16JA]

———importance of balance of power between three branches of Government, H8391, H8392 [17SE]

Contracts: require potential Federal contractors or grantees to certify they owe no Federal tax debt (H.R. 4881), H2236 [14AP]

Corporal Alfred Mac Wilson Post Office, Odessa, TX: designate (H.R. 6437), H7223 [29JY]

Corporal Bradley T. Arms Post Office Building, Charlottesville, VA: designate (H.R. 5631), H2827 [29AP]

Cyprus: U.S. policy, E1534 [23JY]

D&D Displays Inc.: tribute, H7618 [30JY]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H5785 [20JN], H7961, H8002, H8004, H8005, H8007 [10SE]

Dept. of Education: make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (H.R. 3021), E1172 [9JN]

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 (H.R. 6107), H4836 [3JN]

———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, H5413 [17JN]

———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 (H.R. 6251), H5785 [20JN], H5998 [24JN], H6146, H6153 [26JN]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area unless expressly authorized by Congress (H.R. 6630), H7916 [9SE]

Disability Pride Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1355), H7039 [23JY]

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Post Office, Portland, OR: designate (H.R. 1734), H4843 [3JN]

Dunham, Katherine: tribute (H. Res. 655), H7040 [23JY]

Economy: authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers (H.R. 7321), H10874, H10875 [10DE]

———proposed Government bailout of automobile industry, E2278 [19NO]

———proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H8554 [22SE], H9950 [25SE], H9979, H10120 [26SE], H10281 [27SE], H10303 [28SE], H10702, H10819 [3OC]

———regulation of U.S. financial markets, H8554 [22SE], H9950 [25SE]

Education: national policy to improve system, H2639 [23AP]

———recognize achievements of high school valedictorians, promote importance of encouraging intellectual growth, and reward academic excellence of all high school students (H. Res. 1229), H5829 [23JN]

Electronics: anniversary of the successful demonstration of the first integrated circuit (H. Res. 1471), H8542 [22SE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: promote environmental education (H.R. 3036), H8435 [18SE]

Executive departments: require agencies that serve food on their premises to donate excess food to nonprofit organizations to assist in battling hunger (S. 2420), H4852 [3JN]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (H.R. 1108), E1699 [1AU]

Federal Advisory Committee Act: increase transparency and accountability of Federal advisory committees (H.R. 5687), H5995 [24JN]

Federal agencies and departments: require each agency to include a contact telephone number in its collection of information (H.R. 6113), H7219 [29JY]

Federal employees: improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. 4106), H4850, H4851 [3JN]

———provide that employees receiving their pay by electronic funds transfer are given the option of receiving their pay stubs electronically (H.R. 6073), H7218 [29JY]

Fire prevention: provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression activities and develop a cohesive wildland fire management strategy (H.R. 5541), H6289 [9JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 3773), H1005 [25FE], H1225 [5MR]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (H. Con. Res. 370), H5985 [24JN]

House of Representatives: legislative process, H6813 [22JY]

———provide replacement of lost income to House employees serving on active duty for a period of more than thirty days (H.R. 6608), H7899 [9SE]

———provide that employees receiving their pay by electronic funds transfer are given the option of receiving their pay stubs electronically (H. Res. 1207), H7896 [9SE]

———reform earmark process, H3867 [14MY]

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1533), H10874, H10875 [10DE]

Housing: reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, H9950 [25SE]

Houston Dynamo (soccer team): tribute (H. Res. 867), H565 [6FE]

Iraq and Afghanistan Fallen Military Heroes of Louisville Memorial Post Office Building, Louisville, KY: designate (H.R. 4454), H1164 [28FE]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 322), E730 [24AP]

Jacob M. Lowell Post Office Building, New Lenox, IL: designate (H.R. 6681), H8324 [17SE]

James Madison University: anniversary (H. Res. 1051), H5836, H5837 [23JN]

John Henry Wooten, Sr., Post Office Building, Goldsboro, NC: designate (H.R. 3803), H1163 [28FE]

John `Marty' Thiels Southpark Station, Alexandria, LA: designate (S. 2272), H1160 [28FE]

Jonesville, NC: tribute to new town hall, H5801 [23JN]

Jordan, Louis: tribute (H. Res. 1242), H5831 [23JN]

Kenneth James Gray Post Office Building, West Frankford, IL: designate (H.R. 6061), H6312 [9JY]

Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building, Chesterfield, MO: designate (H.R. 6208), H7222 [29JY]

Lumber industry: impact of green school building standards on U.S. hardwoods industry, E1172 [9JN]

Mayor William `Bill' Sandberg Post Office Building, North St. Paul, MN: designate (H.R. 6229), H8326 [17SE]

Meals on Wheels Association of America: tribute (H. Res. 259), H2240 [14AP]

Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10702, H10819 [3OC]

Mickey Mantle Post Office Building, Commerce, OK: designate (S. 171), H8329, H8330, H8331 [17SE]

Millers Creek, NC: tribute to West Wilkes High School Electric Vehicle Challenge program, H5413 [17JN]

Minnesota: anniversary of statehood (H. Res. 923), H4839 [3JN]

Mondavi, Robert G.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 365), H5993 [24JN]

Motor vehicles: establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles (H.R. 6323), H8540 [22SE]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E222 [25FE]

National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc.: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 273), H564 [6FE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1432), H8321 [17SE]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1432), H8321 [17SE]

National Apple Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1143), H7220 [29JY]

National Arbor Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1114), H4842 [3JN]

National Archives and Records Administration: promulgate regulations to prevent the over-classification of information (H.R. 6576), H7217 [29JY]

National Black Arts Festival: anniversary (H. Res. 1286), H7037 [23JY]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: designate (H. Res. 1097), H2242 [14AP]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 1296), H7042 [23JY]

National Corvette Day: designate (H. Res. 970), H5992 [24JN]

National Dysphagia Awareness Month: establish (H. Con. Res. 195), H5991 [24JN]

National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day: designate (H. Res. 892), H2823, H2824 [29AP]

National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day: designate (H. Res. 994), H2231 [14AP]

National Letter Carriers Appreciation Day: establish (H. Res. 49), H2826, H2827 [29AP]

National Men's Health Week: observance (H. Con. Res. 138), H4838 [3JN]

National Watermelon Month: designate (H. Res. 578), H2821, H2823 [29AP]

No Child Left Behind Act: reauthorize, H2639 [23AP]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H6159 [26JN], H6830 [23JY], H7221 [29JY], H7846, H7847 [8SE], H8540, H8542 [22SE]

PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week: observance, H796 [7FE]

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, H5423 [17JN]

———gasoline price levels, H2227 [14AP], H2269 [15AP], H2765 [29AP], H3318 [8MY], H4159, H4168 [20MY], H4848, H4850, H4851, H4855 [3JN], H5175 [10JN], H5423 [17JN], H5489 [18JN], H5585 [19JN], H5875, H5920 [24JN], H6159, H6160 [26JN], H6180 [8JY], H6289 [9JY], H6497 [15JY], H6830, H7043 [23JY], H8002, H8004, H8005, H8007 [10SE]

Pfafftown, NC: tribute to Ronald Reagan High School student credit union, H8546 [22SE]

Pittsfield, MA: recognize as home to the earliest known reference to the word ``baseball'' and as the birthplace of college baseball (H. Res. 1050), H5833, H5834 [23JN]

Point of order, H5988 [24JN], H7218, H7221, H7222, H7224 [29JY], H8332, H8336 [17SE]

Power resources: national energy policy, H2227 [14AP], H2765 [29AP], H4159 [20MY], H4848, H4850, H4855 [3JN], H5175 [10JN], H5222 [11JN], H5418, H5423 [17JN], H5489 [18JN], H5585 [19JN], H5785 [20JN], H5829, H5837, H5840, H5841 [23JN], H5875, H5920 [24JN], H6159, H6160 [26JN], H6180 [8JY], H6237, H6289 [9JY], H6497 [15JY], H6813 [22JY], H7217 [29JY], H7847 [8SE], H7899 [9SE], H7976 [10SE], H8025 [11SE], H8391, H8392 [17SE], H8554 [22SE]

———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (H.R. 6566), H7043 [23JY], H7217 [29JY], H7846, H7847 [8SE], H7899, H7916, H7946 [9SE], H8002, H8004, H8005, H8007 [10SE], H8402, H8435 [18SE], E1724 [8SE]

———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence, H8321 [17SE]

———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (H.R. 6709), H8392 [17SE]

———reduce oil dependency, expand access to Federal resources, revise relationship between energy industry and consumers, end tax subsidies, and facilitate energy efficiency (H.R. 6899), H8117 [15SE], H8139 [16SE], H8321, H8330, H8331, H8335, H8392 [17SE], H8402 [18SE], H8540, H8542 [22SE]

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 (H.R. 3548), H2238, H2239 [14AP]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (H. Res. 1073), H2824, H2825 [29AP]

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), H8315 [17SE]

Religion: preservation of religious values, H3861 [14MY]

Schools: impact of energy costs, H8435 [18SE]

Senior Executive Service: provide for greater diversity within and improve policy direction and oversight (H.R. 3774), H4848 [3JN]

Sgt. Jason Harkins Post Office Building, Cleveland, GA: designate (H.R. 3936), H1162 [28FE]

Surry County, NC: anniversary of Pilot Mountain State Park, E1632 [31JY]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6327), H5920 [24JN]

———provide benefits for military personnel (H.R. 6081), H4168 [20MY]

———provide credit for cellulosic biofuel production, H3318 [8MY]

———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 7060), H10003 [26SE]

Taylorsville, NC: tribute to VFW community service in support of soldiers stationed in Iraq, E452 [31MR]

———tribute to VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Taylor King Furniture (business) for sending Christmas packages to Armed Forces members stationed abroad, H1343 [6MR]

Technology: strengthen requirements for ensuring the effectiveness of information security controls over information resources that support Federal operations and assets (H.R. 4791), H4855 [3JN]

Territories: honor contributions of individuals from the territories of the U.S. by including such contributions in the teaching of U.S. history (H. Con. Res. 2), H5839, H5840 [23JN]

Transportation: promote increased use of public transportation and alternative fuels in providing public transportation (H.R. 6052), H6136 [26JN]

Troutman, NC: observance of Independence Day, H6317 [9JY]

Turkey: importance of friendship and cooperation, H275 [16JA]

———observance of National Sovereignty and Children's Day, E695 [23AP]

Vermont: designate a segment of the Missisquoi and Trout Rivers for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 3667), H7976 [10SE]

Votes: position on missed, H2375 [16AP]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: authorize additional Federal contributions for maintaining and improving transit system, H5251 [11JN]

West Jefferson, NC: tribute to Ashe County High School steel drum band, H2491 [22AP]

WKSK-Radio (West Jefferson, NC): anniversary, H5415 [17JN]

Zimmer Orthopaedics, Inc.: tribute, H10869 [10DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1339 [5MR], H3183 [7MY], H3882 [14MY], H5211 [10JN], H6007 [24JN], H6172 [26JN], H6224 [8JY], H6574 [15JY], H7055 [23JY], H7953 [9SE], H8394 [17SE], H8473 [18SE], H8566 [22SE], H10125 [26SE], H10327 [28SE], H10823 [3OC]

Statements

Economic Rescue Principles, Common Sense Plan To Have Wall Street Fund the Recovery, Not Taxpayers: Several Representatives, H10294 [27SE]

Welcome to Pope Benedict XVI: President Bush, H2491 [22AP]

Surveys

Strapped—Students and Schools Pay the Price for Democrats Failed Energy Policies: Committee on Education and Labor (House) Republican Staff, H8436 [18SE]

Tributes

Aliyev, Heydar, E868 [8MY]

Baker, Roger, H6 [15JA]

Barham, Frances, H1318 [5MR]

Chen Shui-bian, E976 [20MY]

Coble, Representative, H6552 [15JY]

Elkin City, NC: tribute to Elkin City Schools graduation rates, H10646 [2OC]

Ellis, Chris, H5021 [5JN]

Emerick, Brian, E1171 [9JN]

Helms, Jesse, H6203 [8JY]

Marion, Adam L., E852 [7MY]