SALI, BILL (a Representative from Idaho)

Amendments

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (H.R. 4847), H1987 [3AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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), H348 [17JA]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1295), H1772 [14MR]

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), H5329 [11JN]

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

American Red Cross: commend emergency communications services provided to military servicemembers and their families (see H. Res. 937), H2855 [29AP]

American Religious History Week: designate (see H. Res. 888), H457 [23JA]

Apple Crunch: support goals and ideals of healthy food choice event (see H. Res. 1143), H5111 [9JN]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H4061 [15MY]

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: allow members and reservists to transfer certain educational assistance entitlement to dependents (see H.R. 81), H2224 [10AP]

———close loopholes in the prohibition on the sale or rental of sexually explicit material on military installations (see H.R. 5821), H2442 [16AP]

———delay any presumption of death in connection with the kidnapping in Iraq or Afghanistan of a retired member to ensure the continued payment of the member's retired pay (see H.R. 6140), H6674 [16JY]

———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), H993 [14FE]

———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]

———ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit in determining eligibility for early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 4930), H2854 [29AP]

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

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

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

———provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 1439), H1031 [25FE]

———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), H3051 [5MY]

Army Reserve: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 70), H623 [6FE]

ATF: make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1791), H2012 [3AP]

Berkeley, CA: condemn resolution impugning integrity of the Marine Corps, rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities, and commend the service and efforts of Marine Corps members (see H. Res. 958), H621 [6FE]

———rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities and transfer such funds to the Marine Corps (see H.R. 5222), H1184 [28FE]

Berthoud, John: tribute (see H. Res. 881), H3110 [6MY] (see H. Res. 1302), H6343 [9JY]

Biscet, Oscar E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5627), H3109 [6MY]

Boy Scouts: 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]

Business and industry: ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 4464), H25 [15JA]

Celebrate Safe Communities Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 411), H8579 [22SE]

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

China, Republic of: elections (see H. Con. Res. 278), H1342 [5MR]

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

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

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H2225 [10AP]

Congress: condition adjournment on enactment of comprehensive energy legislation (see H. Con. Res. 417), H9085 [23SE]

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

Courts: provide an equivalent to habeas corpus protection for persons held under military authority at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 6274), H7169 [28JY]

Credit Repair Organizations Act: clarify applicability of certain provisions to credit monitoring services (see H.R. 2885), H1155 [27FE]

Crime: provide penalties for the destruction of memorials, headstones, markers, and graves commemorating persons serving in the Armed Forces on private property (see H.R. 5131), H995 [14FE]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets (see H. Res. 995), H1184 [28FE]

Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 6219), H6230 [8JY]

———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), H4061 [15MY]

———take steps to appoint doctors of chiropractic as commissioned officers in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 294), H4454 [21MY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for the health centers program (see H.R. 1343), H2443 [16AP]

———provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H2853 [29AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish the Office for Bombing Prevention to address terrorist explosive threats (see H.R. 4749), H943 [13FE]

———make permanent the E-Verify Program (see H.R. 6008), H4061 [15MY]

———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 a program to facilitate the transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (see H.R. 6992), H9975 [25SE]

———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: enter into agreement with the Free File Alliance to provide free electronic filing of individual income tax returns (see H.R. 3457), H5865 [23JN]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area unless expressly authorized by Congress (see H.R. 6630), H7854 [8SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve basic educational assistance program (see H.R. 6397), H6728 [17JY]

———improve processing of benefits claims (see H.R. 3047), H3050 [5MY]

———require forgiveness of certain debts of veterans who die from service-connected disabilities incurred on active duty in a combat zone (see H.R. 5148), H1032 [25FE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 6691), H7784 [31JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 2380), H3403 [8MY]

Education: recognize roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing civic, cultural, and economic well being (see H. Res. 1130), H2855 [29AP]

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), H5111 [9JN]

English language: declare as national language of U.S. (see H.R. 5759), H2854 [29AP]

Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act: require contact lens sellers to provide a toll-free telephone number and a dedicated e-mail address in order to receive communications from prescribers (see H.R. 2012), H3020 [1MY]

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), H2225 [10AP]

———constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 22, 89), H5329 [11JN]

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), H2760 [24AP]

———repeal requirement on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 5656), H2443 [16AP]

———require agencies to review all major rules within 10 years after issuance (see H.R. 6512), H8578 [22SE]

Federal Agency Program Realignment and Closure Commission: establish (see H.R. 7071), H10828 [3OC]

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), H4833 [22MY]

Financial institutions: repeal prohibition on payment of interest on demand deposits (see H.R. 41), H1183 [28FE]

Fire prevention: establish a Federal fund to facilitate wildland fire suppression activities, encourage wildland fire suppression cost controls, and reduce wildfire risks (see H.R. 5648), H1771 [14MR]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 5782), H2265 [14AP]

Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see H.R. 4087), H6010 [24JN] (see H.R. 5425), H5865 [23JN]

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

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 12), H2267 [14AP]

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), H9973 [25SE]

———prohibit golden parachute payments for former executives and directors of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6864), H8128 [15SE]

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

Helms, Jesse: tribute (see H. Res. 1325), H6408 [10JY]

House of Representatives: establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (see H. Res. 1451), H9086 [23SE]

House Rules: repeal ``Gephardt rule'' and require recorded votes on measures that increase the statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 1027), H1772 [14MR]

Idaho: permit certain commercial vehicles to use certain interstate system highways for purposes of providing significant savings in the transportation of goods (see H.R. 6974), H8476 [18SE]

Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 1940), H6089 [25JN]

———extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 1843), H349 [17JA]

———provide for a certain initial period of admission for aliens employed as dairy workers and sheepherders (see H.R. 6885), H9085 [23SE]

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

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (see H. Res. 1008), H1974 [2AP]

———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), H6408 [10JY]

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), H2356 [15AP]

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

Louisa Swain Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 378), H7630 [30JY]

Manufactured Housing Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1010), H5111 [9JN]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1552), H1183 [28FE]

———increase payments for physicians' services (see H.R. 5445), H1973 [2AP]

———provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 552), H4975 [4JN]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 748), H2151 [9AP]

Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments (see H.R. 5087), H1973 [2AP]

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

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

Mining and mineral resources: repeal reduction of mineral leasing revenues paid to certain Western States (see H.R. 5238), H621 [6FE]

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

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H4061 [15MY]

National Apple Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1143), H5111 [9JN]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H3110 [6MY]

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

National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 994), H1540 [11MR]

National Heat Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 296), H6010 [24JN]

National Homeownership Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1010), H5111 [9JN]

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

National Workplace Wellness Week: recognize (see H. Con. Res. 405), H9085 [23SE]

National Year of the Bible: observance (see H. Con. Res. 284), H1418 [6MR]

Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H7789 [31JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions and allow State governors to petition for increased energy exploration off their coast (see H.R. 6418), H6674 [16JY]

———provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H4833 [22MY]

———provide for State enhanced authority for coastal and ocean resources and expansion of natural gas and oil supplies (see H.R. 6428), H6674 [16JY]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H943 [13FE]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2443 [16AP]

Pelosi, Speaker: express support for revealing of commonsense plan to lower gasoline prices (see H. Res. 1135), H3187 [7MY]

Pensions: provide for a qualified Roth contribution program under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 5797), H4878 [3JN]

Petroleum: repeal prohibition on using certain funds to issue regulations on oil shale resources (see H.R. 6138), H6010 [24JN]

Power resources: expedite exploration and development of oil and gas from Federal lands (see H.R. 6379), H7308 [29JY]

———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 5437), H3777 [13MY] (see H.R. 6566), H6824 [22JY]

———provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6384), H6174 [26JN] (see H.R. 6709), H7785 [31JY]

———rebalance U.S. energy portfolio, increase and utilize domestic energy resources and supply, and strengthen energy security and independence (see H.R. 6001), H5329 [11JN]

———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 3089), H3050 [5MY]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: modify standards for issuance of an AMBER Alert to assist in facilitating the recovery of abducted newborns (see H.R. 4498), H350 [17JA]

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), H350 [17JA]

Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes (see H.R. 6219), H6230 [8JY]

———protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H.J. Res. 94), H6674 [16JY]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 6453), H6674 [16JY]

Science: prohibit human-animal hybrids (see H.R. 5910), H4151 [19MY]

Social Security: establish a procedure to safeguard the surpluses of the Social Security and Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Funds (see H.R. 4338), H25 [15JA]

———exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 736), H6177 [26JN]

Solar energy: establish public-private partnerships and energy leasing for reliable and affordable energy (see H.R. 5805), H2854 [29AP]

States: provide for secure rural schools and counties and enhanced authority for coastal and ocean resources (see H.R. 6779), H7806 [1AU]

Taxation: allow deduction for qualified timber gains and modernize certain provisions applicable to timber real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 1937), H1031 [25FE]

———allow individuals to establish Home Ownership Mortgage Expense (HOME) Accounts which may be used to purchase, remodel, or make mortgage payments on principal residences (see H.R. 6373), H7308 [29JY]

———clarify eligibility for certain fuels credits for fuel with insufficient nexus to the U.S. (see H.R. 5713), H5111 [9JN]

———exclude a certain amount of income from the individual Federal income tax for 2008 and reduce rates of tax on income subject to Federal income tax for 2008 (see H.R. 7338), H10975 [10DE]

———exclude from gross income certain distributions from qualified retirement plans used for mortgage payments (see H.R. 5776), H4833 [22MY]

———exclude six months of earnings in 2009 from Federal income and payroll taxes (see H.R. 7339), H10975 [10DE]

———improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts (see H.R. 3234), H10132 [26SE]

———modify penalty on the understatement of taxpayer's liability by tax return preparers (see H.R. 4318), H1032 [25FE]

———modify treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation deduction (see H.R. 3622), H4454 [21MY]

———provide a credit for certain home purchases (see H.R. 5565), H10700 [2OC] (see H.R. 5974), H10331 [28SE]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 643), H5797 [20JN]

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

———provide individuals a deduction for commuting expenses (see H.R. 5905), H2948 [30AP]

———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 5109), H480 [28JA]

———reduce corporate marginal income tax rates (see H.R. 4995), H1221 [4MR]

———reduce Federal excise tax on highway motor fuels when the average U.S. retail gasoline price is over a certain dollar amount per gallon, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2448), H2949 [30AP]

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 5450), H1772 [14MR]

———repeal dollar limitation on contributions to funeral trusts (see H.R. 1264), H2012 [3AP]

———require amounts paid for employer-provided coverage under accident or health plans be included on W-2 forms (see H.R. 847), H7629 [30JY]

———suspend employment and income taxes for a certain period (see H.R. 7309), H10867 [9DE]

———treat certain amounts paid for exercise equipment and physical fitness programs as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 245), H3108 [6MY]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1610), H1183 [28FE]

Ten Commandments Commission: support goals (see H. Res. 598), H4878 [3JN]

Terrorism: restrict diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 5886), H2758 [24AP]

Treaties and agreements: express that the U.S. should not engage in the construction of a NAFTA Superhighway System or enter into a North American Union with Mexico and Canada (see H. Con. Res. 40), H3404 [8MY]

U.N.: condemn efforts of Human Rights Committee and Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women to pressure Ireland to reduce or eliminate constitutionally established abortion restrictions (see H. Res. 1482), H10133 [26SE]

———condemn glorification of terrorism and the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric (see H. Res. 939), H1032 [25FE]

———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 2712), H10642 [29SE]

———terminate U.S. membership (see H.R. 1146), H3108 [6MY]

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

Veterans: exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving burial-related benefits and funeral honors available to certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related individuals (see H.R. 5564), H8578 [22SE]

———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), H2853 [29AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

ATF: ban purchase, use, or distribution of hand tools or tool kits on which any reminder about forfeiture appears (see H.R. 6253), H5406 [12JN]

Declaration of Independence: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 386), H6176 [26JN]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 7166), H10131 [26SE]

House Rules: strengthen earmark point of order (see H. Res. 1515), H10300 [27SE]

Passports: provide for the security of U.S. passports (see H.R. 5752), H2150 [9AP]

Supreme Court: commend decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership (see H. Res. 1330), H6406 [10JY]

Taxation: exclude from gross income gain from the sale of troubled assets (see H.R. 7269), H10828 [3OC]

———provide a refundable credit against income tax to help individuals with high energy costs (see H.R. 6648), H7307 [29JY]

Documents

Psalm 122: Bible (excerpt), E897 [13MY]

Letters

Committee on Natural Resources (House) report on oil companies holding non-producing leases which could produce oil: C. Stephen Allred, Dept. of the Interior, H6113 [26JN]

Lists

Permits, plans, and surveys for development of an oil and gas lease onshore, H6114 [26JN]

Plans and permits required to bring an oil and gas lease to production, H6114 [26JN]

Motions

Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), H5014 [5JN]

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), H7981, H7982 [10SE]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H6324 [9JY]

American Religious History Week: observance, E839 [7MY]

Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), H5006 [5JN]

———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), motion to recommit, H5014 [5JN]

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

Dept. of HHS: require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs (H.R. 5876), H5953 [24JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E1939 [25SE]

Dept. of the Interior: create a program to inform Chesapeake Bay residents on the impact rising fuel prices have on their livelihoods and recreational opportunities, H5014 [5JN]

———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), H6113, H6115 [26JN]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Twin Oaks estate, E517 [4AP]

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Post Office, Portland, OR: designate (H.R. 1734), H4844 [3JN]

Economy: impact of tax cuts, H2543, H2544 [22AP]

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), H6287 [9JY]

Firefighters: commending firefighters from California and throughout the U.S. for their courageous actions and sacrifices in fighting the California wildfires (H. Res. 1322), H6291 [9JY]

Forests: exclude projects on Federal land located next to non-Federal land from certain environmental requirements when conditions on the Federal land pose a serious risk to the non-Federal land (H.R. 4245), H6288 [9JY]

Human rights: prevent trafficking of women and children for forced prostitution and labor, H9948 [25SE]

Idaho: anniversary of Boise Rescue Mission, E1323 [24JN]

Israel: independence anniversary, E897 [13MY]

Leavitt, Taylor: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Idaho, E791 [1MY]

Lewis-Clark State College: tribute to baseball team, H4961 [4JN]

Long, Sam: SBA Idaho Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E667 [22AP]

Manning, Danielle: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Idaho, E791 [1MY]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H382 [22JA]

Meridian, ID: tribute to Cole Valley Christian School science bowl team, E788 [1MY]

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

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

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

Northwest Trafficking Task Force: establish to patrol border running across Washington, Idaho, and Montana to prevent human trafficking, H9948 [25SE]

Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, E1099 [23MY]

———gasoline price levels, H2932 [30AP], H4838, H4839, H4842, H4844, H4845 [3JN], H5006 [5JN], H7138 [24JY]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, H6324 [9JY]

Power resources: national energy policy, H2932 [30AP], H5006 [5JN]

———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence, H7982 [10SE]

———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), H8224 [16SE]

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 [14AP]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize, H9940, H9941 [25SE]

Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area: rename as the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (H.R. 3734), E685 [22AP]

Taxation: extend the research and development tax credit, H4284 [20MY]

———make certain tax benefits permanent law (H.R. 2734), H2543 [22AP]

———make permanent the research and development tax credit, H9947 [25SE]

———permanently extend the research credit and strengthen the alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (H.R. 2138), H2209 [10AP]

———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 7060), consideration (H. Res. 1502), H9940, H9941 [25SE]

———rates, H2543, H2544 [22AP]

Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, E819 [5MY]

U.S. Fire Administration: develop and provide information and training on importance of clearing biomass in wildland areas of Federal lands in order to promote the safety of firefighters, H1987, H1988 [3AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 4847), H1987, H1988 [3AP]

University of Idaho: designate as National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education, E1132 [4JN]

———tribute to Operation Education for providing educational assistance to severely and permanently wounded veterans and their spouses, E1035 [22MY]

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), motion to recommit, H7982 [10SE]

Votes: position on missed, H9980 [26SE], E962 [19MY]

Ysura, Antonio: National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Award recipient, E1489 [17JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H867 [12FE], H1769 [14MR], H2352 [15AP], H8566 [22SE]

Tributes

Campbell, Jered, E387 [13MR]

Garcia, Brooke, E598 [14AP]

Lilly, Michael T., E669 [22AP]

Nelson, Morley, E685 [22AP]

Stewart, Ryan, E1181 [10JN]