TOWNS, EDOLPHUS (a Representative from New York)

Appointments

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

Articles and editorials

Spygate Shouldn't Concern Congress, Steve Politi, Newark (NJ) Star-Ledger, E931 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abingdon, VA: anniversary of Barter Theatre (see H. Con. Res. 416), H8397 [17SE]

Adopt-a-Platoon Soldier Support Effort (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 959), H1619 [12MR]

Africa: develop strategy to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian operations, reduce violence, and move toward sustainable peace in regions of Chad, Central African Republic, and Sudan (see H. Res. 1011), H1540 [11MR]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 661), H1031 [25FE]

———promote the humane treatment of farm animals (see H.R. 1726), H1074 [26FE]

Air pollution: accelerate development and early deployment of systems for the capture and storage of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel electric generation facilities (see H.R. 6258), H5797 [20JN]

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: anniversary (see H. Res. 1088), H2069 [8AP]

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

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

Animal Welfare Act: prohibit dog fighting ventures (see H.R. 3219, 3327), H1031 [25FE]

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), H2659 [23AP]

———ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 1280), H10132 [26SE]

———ensure that domestic dog and cat fur is prohibited from being imported, exported, manufactured, sold, or advertised in the U.S. and require the labeling of all fur products under the Fur Products Labeling Act (see H.R. 891), H10132 [26SE]

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

Arizona State University: tribute to softball team (see H. Res. 1323), H6343 [9JY]

Armed Forces: anniversary of integration (see H. Con. Res. 297), H994 [14FE]

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

———honor the sacrifice of mothers who have deployed to theaters of combat on behalf of the U.S. (see H. Res. 992), H1222 [4MR]

———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]

———mint coins in commemoration of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center (see H.R. 3229), H480 [28JA]

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

———recognize exceptional sacrifice of Army National Guard 69th Infantry Regiment in support of Global War on Terrorism (see H. Res. 991), H1222 [4MR]

———recognize service of members and support wounded warriors (see H. Res. 1020), H1772 [14MR]

———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), H2854 [29AP]

———tribute to families of servicemembers (see H. Con. Res. 295), H1032 [25FE]

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

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1153), H3021 [1MY]

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

Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (see H.R. 3609), H3109 [6MY]

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

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

Brown, Monica L.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 320), H2071 [8AP]

Budget: require that Federal children's programs be separately displayed and analyzed (see H.R. 7229), H10642 [29SE]

Burke, Yvonne Brathwaite: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 338), H2948 [30AP]

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

Bush, President: impeach (see H. Res. 1258), H6230 [8JY]

California: designate the John Krebs Wilderness and add certain land to the Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park Wilderness (see H.R. 3022), H3403 [8MY]

Capitol Police: tribute (see H. Res. 645), H6578 [15JY]

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]

Caroline O'Day Post Office Building, Rye, NY: designate (see H.R. 6265), H5407 [12JN]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 916), H24 [15JA]

Charles L. Brieant, Jr., Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, White Plains, NY: designate (see H.R. 6340), H5796 [20JN]

Children and youth: connect foster youth to the workforce through internship programs and encourage employers to increase employment opportunities for foster youth (see H. Res. 1332), H6728 [17JY]

———ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage (see H.R. 2851), H2070 [8AP]

———expand and improve the provision of pediatric dental services to medically underserved populations (see H.R. 2371), H2356 [15AP]

———provide assistance to adolescents and young adults with serious mental disorders as they transition to adulthood (see H.R. 6375), H7854 [8SE]

———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]

———revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (see H.R. 2511), H1074 [26FE]

———support the We Don't Serve Teens campaign (see H. Res. 700), H390 [22JA] (see H. Res. 1042), H4322 [20MY]

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

Civil liberties: require reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace (see H.R. 1431), H2853 [29AP]

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]

Collins, Francis: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4576), H10331 [28SE]

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

Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (see H.R. 1185), H5580 [18JN]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (see H.R. 1185), H5580 [18JN]

Commission on Women's Business Ownership: establish (see H.R. 5672), H2071 [8AP]

Communications Act: permit universal service support to schools to be used for enhanced emergency notification services (see H.R. 5806), H2554 [22AP]

Congressional Club: anniversary (see H. Res. 1026), H1619 [12MR]

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

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

Contracts: require disclosure by Federal contractors of certain violations relative to the award or performance of Federal contracts (see H.R. 5712), H2011 [3AP]

Coordinated Environmental Public Health Network: establish (see H.R. 3643), H1074 [26FE]

Coronado National Forest: expand Pajarita Wilderness and designate Tumacacori Highlands Wilderness (see H.R. 3287), H1702 [13MR]

Courts: strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions (see H.R. 871), H943 [13FE]

Cousteau, Jacques-Yves: tribute (see H. Res. 1239), H5483 [17JN]

Cpl. John P. Sigsbee Post Office, Waterville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5975), H3108 [6MY]

Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see H.R. 5244), H5580 [18JN]

———recognize disparities associated with predatory lending abuses in minority communities and ensure nondiscriminatory mortgage practices (see H. Con. Res. 391), H6727 [17JY]

Crime: prohibit certain computer-assisted remote hunting (see H.R. 2711), H1074 [26FE]

Cyprus: support removal of Turkish occupation troops (see H. Res. 620), H350 [17JA]

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency: anniversary (see H. Res. 968), H813 [7FE]

Dept. of Education: create a demonstration project to fund additional secondary school counselors in certain troubled schools to reduce dropout rates (see H.R. 3439), H350 [17JA]

———establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems in student housing and dormitories (see H.R. 642), H2443 [16AP]

———make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (see H.R. 3021), H3186 [7MY]

Dept. of Energy: provide grants to State and local educational agencies for EnergySmart schools and Energy Star programs (see H.R. 3197), H1031 [25FE]

———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: carry out a demonstration grants program to provide for certain patient coordination, outreach, and assistance services to reduce barriers to health care and improve outcomes (see H.R. 7079), H10643 [29SE]

———conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3334), H2553 [22AP]

———establish a grant program to assist in the provision of safety measures to protect social workers and other professionals who work with at-risk populations (see H.R. 2165), H1221 [4MR]

———establish a Multiple Sclerosis National Surveillance System (see H.R. 5874), H5797 [20JN]

———establish Offices of Women's Health (see H.R. 1072), H1821 [31MR]

———increase planning and funding for health promotion programs (see H.R. 5835), H2485 [17AP]

———require publishing of physical activity guidelines for the general public (see H.R. 5639), H6407 [10JY]

Dept. of Justice: establish a competitive grant program to establish pilot programs to reduce the rate of occurrence of gun-related crimes (see H.R. 7115), H10129 [26SE]

———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), H5482 [17JN]

———making supplemental appropriations for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (see H.R. 5180), H871 [12FE]

———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), H10300 [27SE]

———reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program (see H.R. 5057), H622 [6FE]

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

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), H1822 [31MR]

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]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve basic educational assistance program (see H.R. 5684), H2854 [29AP]

———restore plot allowance eligibility for veterans of any war and restore headstone or marker allowance for eligible persons (see H.R. 1273), H1618 [12MR]

Disabled: increase the level of earnings under which no individual who is blind is determined to have demonstrated an ability to engage in substantial gainful activity for purposes of determining disability (see H.R. 3834), H814 [7FE]

———tribute to Hadley School for the Blind (see H. Res. 875), H350 [17JA]

Diseases: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 1032), H3403 [8MY]

———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 6567), H10845 [19NO]

———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]

———identify causes and cure, expand data collection, and study access to and quality of care for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (see H.R. 1188), H1539 [11MR]

———improve and enhance research and programs on cancer survivorship (see H.R. 4450), H2659 [23AP]

———provide for prostate cancer imaging research and education (see H.R. 3563), H814 [7FE]

———provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy (see H.R. 5265), H2760 [24AP]

Ecology and environment: enhance environmental justice education in middle and high schools that serve disadvantaged students (see H.R. 5902), H4322 [20MY]

Economy: 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), H4151 [19MY]

Education: coordinate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives (see H.R. 6104), H4452 [21MY]

———establish dual-language education programs in low-income communities (see H.R. 3842), H814 [7FE]

———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]

———recognize roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing civic, cultural, and economic well being (see H. Res. 1130), H2552 [22AP]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 3257), H995 [14FE]

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

———provide for paid sick leave in order to address the health needs of individuals and family members (see H.R. 1542), H456 [23JA]

EPA: provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (see H.R. 5469), H6577 [15JY]

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

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

Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (see H.R. 2744), H350 [17JA]

———eliminate an hours of service requirement for benefits (see H.R. 6029), H4151 [19MY]

FCC: implement recommendations relative to low-power FM radio service (see H.R. 2802), H2487 [17AP]

———prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany (see H.R. 6209), H6177 [26JN]

FDA: establish a program of fees relative to generic new animal drugs (see H.R. 6433), H6229 [8JY]

———revise and extend the animal drug user fee program (see H.R. 6432), H6229 [8JY]

Federal agencies and departments: direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice Office (see H.R. 4652), H2443 [16AP]

Federal employees: provide lump-sum payments to certain employees who retire with a substantial amount of unused sick leave (see H.R. 5573), H4322 [20MY]

———require health benefits coverage for infertility treatment (see H.R. 2892), H1702 [13MR]

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

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 2169), H390 [22JA]

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

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

Fish and Wildlife Act: establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildlife from aircraft (see H.R. 3663), H2070 [8AP]

Food stamps: repeal denial of eligibility of ex-offenders (see H.R. 5802), H2554 [22AP]

Foreign countries: take certain measures against countries that fail to satisfy certain judgments entered against them in U.S. courts (see H.R. 7205), H10330 [28SE]

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]

Foreign trade: extend certain trade preferences to least-developed countries (see H.R. 3905), H622 [6FE]

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]

Free Comic Book Day: observance (see H. Res. 374), H3021 [1MY]

Geraldine Ferraro Post Office Building, Long Island City, NY: designate (see H.R. 7286), H10844 [19NO]

Global Entrepreneurship Week: designate (see H. Res. 1017), H3021 [1MY]

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

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

GSA: enhance authorities relative to real property that has yet to be reported excess (see H.R. 5787), H2554 [22AP]

Gulf Coast Recovery Authority: establish (see H.R. 4048), H6342 [9JY]

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), H25 [15JA]

———recognize goals and ideals of Flag Day (see H. Res. 1204), H4151 [19MY]

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

Hazardous substances: phase out use of mercury in manufacture of chlorine and caustic soda (see H.R. 5580), H10856 [20NO]

———require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 4936), H622 [6FE]

Health: address the costly obesity epidemic by identifying opportunities to increase access to and promotion of nutrition, physical activity, and health care in legislation (see H. Res. 1244), H6010 [24JN]

———ensure health care for women and health care for all in national health care reform (see H. Con. Res. 400), H7854 [8SE]

———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), H2758 [24AP]

———expand the dental workforce and improve dental access, prevention, and data reporting (see H.R. 5549), H3404 [8MY]

———improve surveillance and reporting for diseases and conditions (see H.R. 6905), H8276 [16SE]

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

———promote adoption of health information technology (see H.R. 6357), H6009 [24JN]

———recognize contributions of patient participants in clinical trials (see H. Res. 248), H350 [17JA]

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

Higher Education Act: amend definition of economic hardship (see H.R. 4344), H5580 [18JN]

———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]

History: mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ``Star Spangled Banner'' and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 2894), H1418 [6MR]

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

Howe, Gordie: tribute (see H. Res. 1064), H8579 [22SE]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5927), H10867 [9DE]

———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]

Immigration: allow athletes admitted as nonimmigrants to renew their period of authorized admission in 5-year increments (see H.R. 5060), H349 [17JA]

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

Inglewood, CA: anniversary (see H. Res. 962), H1155 [27FE]

Insects: establish a grant program to assist States in inspecting hotel rooms for bed bugs (see H.R. 6068), H4454 [21MY]

Insurance: allow employees of federally-qualified health centers to obtain health coverage (see H.R. 1518), H1031 [25FE]

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

International Year of Sanitation: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 318), H1974 [2AP]

Investments: establish and provide for treatment of individual development accounts (see H.R. 1514), H6229 [8JY]

Iran: release religious prisoners, continue U.N. oversight of religious freedoms, and support democracy and human rights efforts (see H. Res. 1310), H8020 [10SE]

———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), H4878 [3JN]

Iraq: 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), H1822 [31MR]

———require the safe, complete, and fully-funded redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces and contractor security forces and prohibit establishment of any enduring or permanent U.S. military bases (see H.R. 5507), H2854 [29AP]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2444 [16AP]

Johnson, John A. (Jack): pardon posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 214), H5797 [20JN]

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), H5409 [12JN]

Jordan: express sense regarding Jordanian institutions (see H. Con. Res. 276), H1822 [31MR]

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

Kenneth Peter Zebrowski Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 6199), H5865 [23JN]

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

Korea, Republic of: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 5443), H1418 [6MR]

Lee Myung-bak: congratulate on election as President of the Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 947), H623 [6FE]

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

LIHEAP: funding (see H.R. 6427), H6728 [17JY]

Lloyd, Earl: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 286), H557 [29JA]

Malaria Awareness Day: observance (see H. Res. 389), H3886 [14MY]

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

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

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site: adjust boundary (see H.R. 3063), H2853 [29AP]

Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H1889 [1AP]

———impose moratorium on implementation of a regulation related to the outpatient clinic and hospital facility services definition and upper payment limit (see H.R. 7219), H10641 [29SE]

———include all public clinics for the distribution of pediatric vaccines (see H.R. 4990), H5111 [9JN]

———provide a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5268), H1772 [14MR]

———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), H1032 [25FE]

Medicare: establish a prospective payment system for covered services provided by federally qualified health centers and expand such services to account for certain other expansions (see H.R. 2897), H2224 [10AP]

———improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 4206), H871 [12FE]

———phase-out waiting period for coverage of disabled individuals and waive waiting period for people with life-threatening illnesses (see H.R. 154), H6089 [25JN]

———preserve beneficiary access to community cancer care (see H.R. 1190), H2355 [15AP]

———provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 5585), H8578 [22SE]

———provide continued coverage for immunosuppressive drugs furnished to beneficiaries that have received a kidney transplant and whose coverage would otherwise expire (see H.R. 3282), H1341 [5MR]

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

———provide coverage of kidney disease education services (see H.R. 1245), H2487 [17AP]

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

———require physician utilization of electronic prescription drug program (see H.R. 4296), H1032 [25FE]

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 (see H.R. 6212), H5110 [9JN]

Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1134), H2658 [23AP]

Middle East: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and expression and concurrent and widespread presence of anti-Semitic material, Holocaust denial, and incitement to violence in the Arab media (see H. Res. 1127), H4062 [15MY]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H2853 [29AP]

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: support goals (see H. Res. 339), H350 [17JA]

MRSA Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 988), H994 [14FE]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 289), H812 [7FE]

National Affordable Housing Act: improve program for supportive housing for persons with disabilities (see H.R. 5772), H4322 [20MY]

National Aphasia Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1188), H5581 [18JN]

National Archives and Records Administration: make grants to States for the preservation and dissemination of historical records (see H.R. 6056), H3884 [14MY]

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1191), H4322 [20MY]

National Better Hearing and Speech Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 352), H5045 [5JN]

National Black Arts Festival: anniversary (see H. Res. 1286), H6010 [24JN]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 280), H350 [17JA]

National Brain Cancer Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 424), H1619 [12MR]

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

National Campus Safety Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1288), H7059 [23JY]

National Child Protection Act: establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see H.R. 5606), H2071 [8AP]

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), H10700 [2OC]

National Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 858), H390 [22JA]

National Consumer Protection Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 973), H1619 [12MR]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 299), H4322 [20MY]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 328), H2355 [15AP]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 917), H24 [15JA]

National Falls Prevention Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1478), H10700 [2OC]

National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 892), H1418 [6MR]

National GEAR UP Day: designate (see H. Res. 1311), H6343 [9JY]

National Golf Day: designate (see H. Res. 1115), H2443 [16AP]

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

National Health Information Technology Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 367), H5045 [5JN]

National Healthy Schools Day: designate (see H. Res. 1056), H1823 [31MR]

National Heat Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 296), H3109 [6MY]

National Information and Referral Services Day: designate (see H. Res. 985), H3187 [7MY]

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 Labor Relations Act: apply protections to teaching and research assistants (see H.R. 5838), H4151 [19MY]

National Letter Carriers Appreciation Day: establish (see H. Res. 49), H623 [6FE]

National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 334), H2948 [30AP]

National New Deal Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 360), H7059 [23JY]

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

National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 369), H3051 [5MY]

National Passport Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1379), H7309 [29JY]

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 Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 963), H872 [12FE]

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

National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 932), H349 [17JA]

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), H8578 [22SE]

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

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

National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 331), H2659 [23AP]

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

National Work and Family Month: designate (see H. Res. 1440), H8275 [16SE]

Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H7165 [24JY]

NATO: congratulate Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks and express support for continuing to enlarge the alliance (see H. Res. 1266), H6408 [10JY]

NeighborWorks America (organization): provide funding for mortgage foreclosure mitigation activities (see H.R. 5796), H2554 [22AP]

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 6594), H7163 [24JY] (see H.R. 7174), H10299 [27SE]

Oregon: designate the Copper Salmon Wilderness and designate segments of the North and South Forks of the Elk River as wild or scenic rivers (see H.R. 3513), H1973 [2AP]

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

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H872 [12FE]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1132), H2659 [23AP]

Pearl Harbor, HI: anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (see H. Res. 1139), H2948 [30AP]

Petroleum: establish an interagency working group to identify factors that affect pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products and make appropriate recommendations (see H.R. 6238), H5327 [11JN]

Phelps, Michael: tribute for participation in Olympic games (see H. Res. 1418), H7853 [8SE]

Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit (see H. Res. 838), H2071 [8AP]

Postal Service: modify procedures for closure or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 6217), H6473 [14JY]

———provide for continued availability of automated stamp vending machines at facilities serving underserved communities (see H.R. 5548), H2487 [17AP]

———provide for the protection and integrity of mail (see H.R. 4236), H2266 [14AP]

Power resources: encourage energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for housing and other buildings, and create sustainable communities (see H.R. 6078), H7165 [24JY]

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

Prevent Blindness America (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 848), H457 [23JA]

Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 896), H623 [6FE]

Product safety: prohibit the sale of kitchen ranges or ovens which do not include designs or devices which comply with an applicable consensus product safety standard intended to prevent the product from tipping (see H.R. 5753), H2554 [22AP]

———provide for infant crib safety (see H.R. 5692), H2010 [3AP]

Public lands: secure and conserve Federal public lands and natural resources along the international land borders of the U.S. (see H.R. 2593), H1539 [11MR]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1073), H2152 [9AP]

Radio: provide parity in performance rights to artists for use of their sound recordings (see H.R. 4789), H3885 [14MY]

REAL ID Act: repeal provisions on State requirements for security of identification cards and driver's licenses and reinstitute negotiated rulemaking and guidelines for such documents (see H.R. 1117), H6177 [26JN]

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 (see H. Res. 185), H623 [6FE]

Reverend Earl Abel Post Office Building, Kansas City, MO: designate (see H.R. 6198), H6089 [25JN]

Ride, Sally K.: anniversary of the first U.S. woman in space (see H. Res. 1313), H6231 [8JY]

Riverside County, CA: designate certain lands as wilderness and certain river segments as wild and scenic, and adjust the boundaries of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument (see H.R. 3682), H1539 [11MR]

Rodriguez, Juan A. (Chi-Chi): tribute (see H. Res. 1029), H1417 [6MR]

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

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: authorize the use of grant funds for gang prevention (see H.R. 3438), H2658 [23AP]

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), H24 [15JA]

School Social Work Week: designate (see H. Res. 978), H870 [12FE]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 901), H813 [7FE]

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

Senior citizens: ensure adequate public-private infrastructure and resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (see H.R. 1783), H813 [7FE]

Ships and vessels: recognize role played by Landing Ship Tanks (LST) in conflicts since World War II and the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on such ships (see H. Res. 1316), H6231 [8JY]

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

Social Security: nullify effectiveness of a guidance letter proposing rules relative to the Federal-State financial partnerships under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5998), H3402 [8MY]

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

Stan Lundine Post Office Building, Jamestown, NY: designate (see H.R. 6226), H5214 [10JN]

Stewart, Jimmy: honor life and accomplishments and recognize anniversary of birth (see H. Res. 1165), H2853 [29AP]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 2332), H5412 [13JN]

Tariff: digital-to-analog converter boxes (see H.R. 5635), H7956 [9SE]

Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1524), H1973 [2AP]

———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1419), H1418 [6MR]

———allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 5823), H4833 [22MY]

———equalize income exclusion of employer-provided parking and transit benefits and provide a common cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 1475), H2658 [23AP]

———establish financial security accounts for the care of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 2370), H1074 [26FE]

———exclude combat zone compensation of Armed Forces members from employment taxes (see H.R. 1085), H2443 [16AP]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 1820), H7789 [31JY]

———increase earned income tax credit to taxpayers who exceed 40 hours of wage work per week (see H.R. 5666), H2071 [8AP]

———modify treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation deduction (see H.R. 3622), H2854 [29AP]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1610), H4832 [22MY]

Tay-Sachs Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1333), H7956 [9SE]

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), H3404 [8MY]

Terrorism: condemn attacks in Casablanca, Morocco, and Algiers, Algeria (see H. Res. 889), H390 [22JA]

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

U.N.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 380), H6178 [26JN]

Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (see H.R. 4934), H622 [6FE]

University of Kansas: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 948), H1342 [5MR]

University of Maryland: anniversary of School of Medicine (see H. Res. 870), H6230 [8JY]

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

Vietnam Veterans Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1231), H5216 [10JN]

Voting: secure the Federal voting rights of certain qualified ex-offenders who have served their sentences (see H.R. 818), H813 [7FE]

White House Conference on Food and Nutrition: convene (see H.R. 6127), H6343 [9JY]

Wilderness areas: designate as wilderness additional National Forest System, BLM, and National Parks Service lands in West Virginia, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and California (see H.R. 5610), H1974 [2AP]

William `Bill' Clay Post Office Building, St. Louis, MO: designate (see H.R. 5395), H1418 [6MR]

Winona State University: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 1133), H2553 [22AP]

Women: issue semipostal to afford a convenient means by which the public may contribute towards acquisition of works of art to honor female pioneers in Government service (see H.R. 996), H6674 [16JY]

———reduce maternal mortality (see H. Res. 1022), H1446 [10MR]

World Glaucoma Day: observance (see H. Res. 981), H1032 [25FE]

World Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1192), H3777 [13MY]

World War II: honor heroic service and sacrifice of U.S. soldiers detained at the Nazi camp at Berga, Germany (see H. Res. 883), H815 [7FE]

———provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 3423), H622 [6FE]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1801), H4975 [4JN]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 5852), H2486 [17AP]

CPSC: prescribe rules requiring distinctive markings on toy and look-alike firearms (see H.R. 5471), H994 [14FE]

Crime: applaud organizations that engage in the prevention of domestic violence and provide outreach and support services for victims (see H. Res. 1394), H7788 [31JY]

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), H2149 [9AP]

FTC: authorize appropriations for certain technical assistance activities (see H.R. 6044), H3776 [13MY]

Health: establish a comprehensive plan to prevent, treat, and reduce obesity and promote healthy nutritional choices (see H.R. 7179), H10299 [27SE]

———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), H1888 [1AP]

Health care facilities: assist trauma centers with uncompensated care costs, core mission services, emergency needs, and information technology to prevent further closures and downgrades (see H.R. 5942), H3018 [1MY]

Housing: facilitate preservation of certain affordable housing dwelling units (see H.R. 5937), H3017 [1MY]

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]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5447), H993 [14FE]

Press releases

And the Emmy Award Goes to—The US Family Health Plan and the National Military Family Association: Michelle Joyner, National Military Family Association, and Susan Oakland, Marion Montgomery, Inc., E2359 [10DE]

Remarks

Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E1078 [23MY]

Brooklyn, NY: tribute to Bedford Academy High School, E969 [20MY]

Business and industry: require certain Government contractors and other entities receiving most of their revenue from Federal sources to disclose names and salaries of their most highly compensated officers (H.R. 3928), H2574, H2576 [23AP]

CFTC: elevate position of Inspector General to a position appointed by the President (H.R. 6406), H9321, H9322, H9323 [24SE]

China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E1879 [24SE]

Contracts: improve Federal agency awards and oversight of contracts and assistance and strengthen accountability of Government-wide suspension and debarment system (H.R. 3033), H2569, H2570 [23AP]

———require disclosure by Federal contractors of certain violations relative to the award or performance of Federal contracts (H.R. 5712), H2572, H2574 [23AP]

Federal employees: modify pay provisions relating to certain senior-level positions (S. 1046), H9882, H9883, H9884 [25SE]

First Lieutenant Noah Harris Ellijay Post Office Building, Ellijay, GA: designate (H.R. 6847), H9323, H9324 [24SE]

GSA: enhance authorities relative to real property that has yet to be reported excess (H.R. 7217), H10626 [29SE]

Health: 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 (H.R. 5669), H1943 [2AP], H9921 [25SE]

———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 (S. 2932), H9921 [25SE]

House of Representatives: tribute to House Fellows Program participants, E1611 [30JY]

Housing: facilitate preservation of certain affordable housing dwelling units (H.R. 5937), H3094 [6MY]

Inspector General Act: enhance independence of Inspectors General and create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (H.R. 928), Senate amendment, H9877, H9881 [25SE]

Lee Myung-bak: congratulate on election as President of the Republic of Korea (H. Res. 947), E176 [13FE]

Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (H.R. 5613), H2506 [22AP]

Minority Business Development Agency: tribute, E1529 [23JY]

National Health Care Decisions Day: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 323), H2502 [22AP]

National Military Family Association: Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Public Service Emmy Award recipient, E2359 [10DE]

National Nurses Week: recognize (H. Res. 1086), H3066 [6MY]

National School Counseling Week: designate (H. Res. 932), H421 [23JA]

National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1021), H1849 [1AP]

New York, NY: anniversary of Brooklyn Bridge, E1071 [23MY]

———anniversary of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, E2211 [2OC]

———Bethany Baptist Church ``Golden Circle Day'' observance, E1173 [9JN]

———tribute to St. Vincent Catholic Medical Centers, E2359 [10DE]

Peace Corps: anniversary, E272 [28FE]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H5847, H5849, H5852, H5854 [23JN]

———year-end profits of oil companies, H5849 [23JN]

Power resources: national energy policy, H5847, H5849, H5851, H5852, H5854 [23JN]

Selective Service System: amend laws relative to registration (H.R. 7216), H10625 [29SE]

Taxation: provide rate parity for open-loop and closed-loop biomass facilities under the renewable fuels tax credit (H.R. 2742), H5459 [17JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1765 [11SE]

Tubman, Harriet: designate national day of remembrance (H. Con. Res. 310), H1846 [1AP]

US Family Health Plan (organization): Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Public Service Emmy Award recipient, E2359 [10DE]

World Glaucoma Day: observance (H. Res. 981), H2508, H2509, H2510 [22AP]

Tributes

Battle, Stanley F., E766 [29AP]

Berry, Anish, E2276 [19NO]

Blount, Eugene J., E2283 [20NO]

Bonnett, Pamela, E359 [12MR]

Burns, Ken, E2278 [19NO]

Cates, Ellen G., E1241 [17JN]

Chestnut, Gloria, E375 [12MR]

Council, Asneth Sydonnie, E384 [13MR]

Council-Haigler, Kimberly, E1247 [17JN]

DeSouza, Robert C., E1239 [17JN]

Dweck, Monica, E374 [12MR]

Falcone, Ovidio J., E2280 [19NO]

Gainer, Marshan Mason, E2365 [10DE]

Gardner, Ella Riley, E388 [13MR]

Graham, Yvonne, E373 [12MR]

Green, Myrah Brown, E376 [12MR]

Hampton, David A., E1173 [9JN]

Hawthorne, Dennis, E1237 [17JN]

Haynes, Michael N., E2369 [10DE]

Hill, Patricia R., E282 [3MR]

Holmes, Ruby N., E284 [3MR]

HoSang, Vincent, E1244 [17JN]

Hyland, Anderson, E2371 [10DE]

Jones, Denise, E372 [12MR]

Joseph, Sheila, E370 [12MR]

Kennedy, Teresa Kay-Aba, E369 [12MR]

Koonace, Clarence E., E1249 [17JN]

Leal, Daniel, E2368 [10DE]

Lee, Lucy Slade, E627 [16AP]

Matthews, Marjorie, E1483 [16JY]

McIntosh, Ebone E., E2370 [10DE]

McKinley, Wilbert S., E2212 [2OC]

Miller-McCorkle, Georgia, E367 [12MR]

Montgomery-Costa, Veronica, E389 [13MR]

Mullings, Lorna, E363 [12MR]

Nixon-Orr, Yvonne, E2369 [10DE]

Page, Gregory, E2366 [10DE]

Payne, Rosamond, E383 [13MR]

Pervil-Ulysse, Mona, E387 [13MR]

Pointer, Louvinia G., E391 [13MR]

Rolle, Erma J., E393 [13MR]

Salogub, John, E1249 [17JN]

Velazquez, Israel, E2365 [10DE]

Wright, Betty J., E970 [20MY]

Wright, Maurice, E2367 [10DE]