SMITH, CHRISTOPHER H. (a Representative from New Jersey)

Addresses

Detention of Chinese Democracy Advocate, Wang Bingzhang, by the People's Republic of China: Ti-Anna Wang, E2373 [10DE]

Articles and editorials

China's 1-Child Policy Causes Extra Pain, Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press (news service), H4211 [20MY]

One-Child Policy Adds to the Grief of China Quake, Ching-Ching Ni, Los Angeles (CA) Times, H4211 [20MY]

Parents' Losses Compounded by China's One-Child Policy, Kyung Lah, CNN.com (Internet site), H4212 [20MY]

Reforming Malaysia, Wall Street Journal, E1198 [11JN]

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]

American Red Cross: commend emergency communications services provided to military servicemembers and their families (see H. Res. 937), H3404 [8MY]

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), H2071 [8AP]

———prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 6598), H7163 [24JY]

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

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

———ensure every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of his own conscience (see H.R. 6514), H7630 [30JY]

———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), H2554 [22AP]

———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), H622 [6FE]

———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5740), H2554 [22AP]

———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 2303), H814 [7FE]

———lift restrictions on certain benefits for military technicians and repeal prohibition against overtime pay for National Guard technicians (see H.R. 6438), H7809 [1AU]

———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]

———provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the retired Reserve (see H.R. 6185), H5482 [17JN]

———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), H8397 [17SE]

Armed Forces Day: observance (see H. Res. 1122), H2761 [24AP]

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

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

Bishop Ralph E. Brower Post Office Building, Jersey City, NJ: designate (see H.R. 5506), H3404 [8MY]

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

Broadcasting Board of Governors: prohibit cessation, degradation, or limitation of broadcasting activities (see H.R. 3598), H390 [22JA]

Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1000), H871 [12FE]

Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1609), H2853 [29AP]

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

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

Celebrate Safe Communities Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 411), H8049 [11SE]

China, People's Republic of: call for end to human rights abuses of citizens, cease repression of Tibetan and Uyghur people, and end support for Governments of Sudan and Burma (see H. Res. 1370), H7309 [29JY]

———condemn coercive abortion practices by the Communist Party (see H. Res. 705), H2152 [9AP]

———condemn manufacture and export of unsafe products, disregard for environment, and exploitation of workers and encourage U.S. suspension of importation and purchase of goods (see H. Res. 925), H1342 [5MR]

———end crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms (see H. Res. 1077), H2071 [8AP]

———express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake (see H. Res. 1195), H4322 [20MY]

Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see H.R. 2040), H871 [12FE]

Clean Air Act: reduce the proliferation of boutique fuels (see H.R. 2493), H5482 [17JN]

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]

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]

Continental Congress: anniversary of meeting in Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ (see H. Con. Res. 351), H4060 [15MY]

Crime: provide for the use of information in the National Directory of New Hires in enforcing sex offender registration laws (see H.R. 6539), H7789 [31JY]

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

Dept. of HHS: establish a Multiple Sclerosis National Surveillance System (see H.R. 5874), H4878 [3JN]

———revise the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (see H.R. 6391), H6174 [26JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: limit number of Urban Areas Security Initiative grants awarded and clarify the risk assessment formula used to determine such grants (see H.R. 6748), H7786 [31JY]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see H.R. 2074), H7789 [31JY]

———reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program (see H.R. 6503), H7308 [29JY]

———safeguard the Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 2941), H7789 [31JY]

Dept. of State: list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (see H. Res. 1530), H10844 [19NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide a plot allowance for spouses and children of certain veterans buried in State cemeteries (see H.R. 4141), H3050 [5MY]

———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1927), H7808 [1AU]

———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]

Dink, Hrant: condemn murder of Turkish journalist (see H. Res. 102), H6230 [8JY]

Diseases: advance medical research and treatments of pediatric cancers, ensure access to current treatments and information, establish a national childhood cancer database, and promote public awareness (see H.R. 1553), H5111 [9JN]

———establish national screening program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and allow States to provide medical assistance for individuals with colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps (see H.R. 1738), H2853 [29AP]

———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), H1221 [4MR]

———improve and enhance research and programs on cancer survivorship (see H.R. 4450), H7308 [29JY]

———increase housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services (HANDS) for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 6282), H5481 [17JN]

———provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy (see H.R. 5265), H2553 [22AP]

———recognize importance of autism awareness, increase funding for research into causes and treatment of autism, and improve training and support for individuals with autism and their caretakers (see H. Con. Res. 303), H1031 [25FE]

Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of Ayman Nour and other political prisoners (see H. Res. 1303), H6009 [24JN]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 89), H5581 [18JN]

———recognize and honor birthparents who carry out an adoption plan (see H. Con. Res. 239), H4878 [3JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 2169), H2553 [22AP]

Firearms: regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 96), H3108 [6MY]

Firefighters: provide that any hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for purposes of determinations relating to overtime pay (see H.R. 6549), H7789 [31JY]

Foreign Service: permit members rest and recuperation travel to U.S. territories (see H.R. 3658), H1973 [2AP]

Foreign trade: prohibit importation of plastinated human remains (see H.R. 5677), H5111 [9JN]

Frank Sinatra Day: designate (see H. Res. 1144), H2855 [29AP]

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

———condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity (see H. Res. 1166), H2949 [30AP]

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

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

Health: improve access to emergency medical services through medical liability reform and additional Medicare payments (see H.R. 882), H7955 [9SE]

———make antitrust laws apply to negotiations between groups of independent pharmacies and health plans and health insurance issuers in the same manner as collective bargaining by labor organizations (see H.R. 971), H5111 [9JN]

———provide for expansion of Federal programs to prevent and manage vision loss (see H.R. 3750), H6407 [10JY]

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), H5329 [11JN]

Health care professionals: establish a graduate degree loan repayment program for nurses who become nursing school faculty members (see H.R. 6652), H7627 [30JY]

House Ethics Commission: establish (see H. Res. 1018), H1220 [4MR]

House of Representatives: establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (see H. Res. 1451), H8478 [18SE]

Howe, Gordie: tribute (see H. Res. 1064), H2855 [29AP]

Human rights: defeat campaign by some members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to divert the U.N. Durban Review Conference from a review of problems in their own and other countries (see H. Res. 1361), H7169 [28JY]

———increase global stability and security by reducing number of individuals who are de jure or de facto stateless and at risk of being trafficked (see H.R. 6520), H6673 [16JY]

Immigration: extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 1843), H7165 [24JY]

———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 4088), H7853 [8SE]

India: condemn recent religious violence and call to stop the violence and address its root causes (see H. Con. Res. 434), H10700 [2OC]

Insurance: require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 1655), H6825 [22JY]

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

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

International Year of Sanitation: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 318), H1771 [14MR]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (see H. Res. 1008), H6473 [14JY]

———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), H5215 [10JN]

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

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

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2356 [15AP]

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

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

Korea, Republic of: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 5443), H1973 [2AP]

Latvia: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1405), H10133 [26SE]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 688), H1155 [27FE]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 244), H1342 [5MR]

Medicaid: provide funding to States to enable them to increase the wages paid to targeted direct support professionals in providing services to individuals with disabilities (see H.R. 1279), H7853 [8SE]

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

———cover hearing aids and auditory rehabilitation services (see H.R. 1912), H6229 [8JY]

———delay phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor (see H.R. 6873), H8397 [17SE]

———establish a hospice care demonstration program and grants programs for cancer palliative care and symptom management programs (see H.R. 1078), H8477 [18SE]

———establish Independence at Home Chronic Care Coordination Demonstration Project (see H.R. 7114), H10845 [19NO]

———exempt complex rehabilitation and assistive technology products from competitive acquisition program (see H.R. 2231), H5408 [12JN]

———impose minimum nurse staffing in participating hospitals (see H.R. 4138), H7853 [8SE]

———permit physical therapy services to be furnished to individuals under the care of a dentist (see H.R. 5590), H6230 [8JY]

———phase-out waiting period for coverage of disabled individuals and waive waiting period for people with life-threatening illnesses (see H.R. 154), H3403 [8MY]

———preserve access to urban Medicare-dependent hospitals (see H.R. 7105), H9973 [25SE]

———provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 5585), H7956 [9SE]

———require continued application of budget neutrality on a national basis in calculation of the urban hospital wage floor (see H.R. 6966), H8578 [22SE]

———require the sponsor of a prescription drug plan or an organization offering a Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug plan to promptly pay submitted claims and prohibit inclusion of pharmacy information (see H.R. 1474), H871 [12FE]

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

———condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and expression and concurrent and widespread presence of anti-Semitic material, Holocaust denial, and incitement to violence in the Arab media (see H. Res. 1127), H5329 [11JN]

Montenegro: commend free and fair elections, support dialogue about becoming a NATO member, and recognize political and economic reforms (see H. Res. 1198), H5483 [17JN]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H3186 [7MY]

National Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 258), H3110 [6MY]

National Commission on the Financial Collapse and Recovery: establish (see H.R. 7104), H10828 [3OC]

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

National Guard: recognize dedication and honorable service of members who are serving or have served in Operation Jump Start (see H. Res. 1306), H6408 [10JY]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 6568), H7854 [8SE]

National Heat Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 296), H3404 [8MY]

National Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1392), H8478 [18SE]

National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H8128 [15SE]

National Scleroderma Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1232), H5216 [10JN]

National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 393), H7165 [24JY]

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

NATO: support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (see H. Res. 997), H1540 [11MR]

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 6594), H7630 [30JY] (see H.R. 7174), H10299 [27SE]

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

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), H2071 [8AP]

———tribute to U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1414), H8050 [11SE]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H1222 [4MR]

———condemn use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism toward Israel in young Palestinian children (see H. Res. 1069), H2855 [29AP]

Palmer, Arnold: tribute (see H. Res. 1152), H3187 [7MY]

Passports: provide for the security of U.S. passports (see H.R. 5752), H6089 [25JN]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2487 [17AP]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1132), H2855 [29AP]

Pearl Harbor, HI: anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (see H. Res. 1139), H3778 [13MY]

Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit (see H. Res. 838), H1342 [5MR]

Power resources: prevent excessive speculation in derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation to those capable of producing or taking delivery of the commodities (see H.R. 6264), H5581 [18JN]

Pran, Dith: tribute (see H. Res. 1109), H2948 [30AP]

Robertson, Alice M.: tribute (see H. Res. 1272), H8020 [10SE]

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

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

Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (see H.R. 6064), H7629 [30JY]

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

Sudan: urge international community to provide the U.N.-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur region with tactical and utility helicopters (see H. Res. 1245), H5409 [12JN]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 2329), H6407 [10JY]

———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), H4975 [4JN]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1584), H1539 [11MR]

———provide recovery rebates to certain individuals receiving Social Security benefits (see H.R. 5172), H555 [29JA]

———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1742), H25 [15JA]

———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), H10331 [28SE]

Thailand: anniversary of relations with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 290), H813 [7FE]

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

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

———condemn glorification of terrorism and the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric (see H. Res. 939), H2225 [10AP]

———support the U.N. African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and call upon member States and the international community to contribute resources necessary to ensure its success (see H. Res. 1351), H6826 [22JY]

Ukraine: anniversary of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933 (see H. Res. 1314), H7059 [23JY]

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

Veterans: extend military commissary and exchange store privileges to disabled veterans and their dependents and authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for such individuals (see H.R. 4071), H6674 [16JY]

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

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

Zimbabwe: commend efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer relative to campaign of violence and intimidation against political opposition members (see H. Res. 1270), H5407 [12JN]

———condemn postelection violence and call for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis (see H. Res. 1230), H5483 [17JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: require public higher education institutions to charge dependent children of members a rate of tuition equal to rate charged to in-State residents (see H.R. 7107), H9973 [25SE]

Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5970), H3108 [6MY]

Chaconis, Alyssa: relief (see H.R. 7271), H10828 [3OC]

China, People's Republic of: condemn violence against Tibetan protesters and use of Internet censorship and surveillance, urge compliance with criminal law, and provide information and access to all persons detained (see H. Res. 1075), H2011 [3AP]

Dept. of Defense: expand whistleblower protections to contract employees who report abuses to their superiors (see H.R. 6303), H5580 [18JN]

———prohibit closure of Fort Monmouth, NJ, notwithstanding Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission recommendations (see H.R. 7106), H9973 [25SE]

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

Financial institutions: increase amount of deposits insured under the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 7270), H10828 [3OC]

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

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

National Spina Bifida Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1480), H9084 [23SE]

Science: prohibit human-animal hybrids (see H.R. 5910), H2759 [24AP]

Letters

Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Prevention, Education, and Research Act: by, H10175 [27SE]

Native American public safety and water development funding through reductions in U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act reauthorization: Charles E. Johnson, Dept. of HHS, H7117 [24JY]

———Senator Thune, H7117 [24JY]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H6320, H6326 [9JY]

Bordentown, NJ: tribute to Bordentown Little League, E1700 [1AU]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of massacre at Zepa, E1564 [25JY]

Burma: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of cyclone (H. Res. 1181), H3734 [13MY]

———human rights violations, E604 [14AP]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 44), E604 [14AP]

China, People's Republic of: call for end to human rights abuses of citizens, cease repression of Tibetan and Uyghur people, and end support for Governments of Sudan and Burma (H. Res. 1370), H7344 [30JY]

———end crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms (H. Res. 1077), H2053 [8AP]

———express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake (H. Res. 1195), H4210 [20MY]

———mandatory abortion and sterilization policies, H7344 [30JY]

Computers: promote freedom of expression on the Internet and protect U.S. businesses from coercion by foreign entities to participate in repression of such freedom (H.R. 275), H2054 [8AP], H5283 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), earmark declaration, E1245 [17JN]

———expand whistleblower protections to contract employees who report abuses to their superiors (H.R. 6303), E1270 [18JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E2000, E2001 [25SE], E2143, E2145, E2149 [28SE], E2182, E2184 [30SE], E2218 [3OC]

Diseases: improve support and services for individuals with autism and their families (H.R. 1881), H4121 [19MY]

Georgia, Republic of: condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity (H. Res. 1166), H3030 [5MY]

Georgian Court University: anniversary, E1862 [22SE]

Hazardous substances: prohibit sale, distribution, or transfer of mercury, and prohibit the export of mercury (S. 906), H10180 [27SE]

Health: establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders (H.R. 5446), H4121 [19MY]

House of Representatives: ensure that all Members, committees, and offices are alerted of the dangers of electronic attacks on computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties (H. Res. 1263), H5283, H5284 [11JN]

———establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (H. Res. 1451), H8642 [23SE]

International Whaling Commission: end commercial, coastal, and community-based whaling and strengthen whale conservation efforts (H. Con. Res. 350), H5526 [18JN]

International Year of Sanitation: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 318), H5148 [10JN]

Kenya: call for a peaceful resolution to current electoral crisis (H. Con. Res. 283), H578, H579 [6FE]

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

Lee Myung-bak: congratulate on election as President of the Republic of Korea (H. Res. 947), H581 [6FE]

Malaysia: political reform, E1198 [11JN]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H378 [22JA]

Medicaid: provide additional funds for the Qualifying Individual (QI) program (S. 3560), H10173 [27SE]

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 (H. Res. 1127), H5524 [18JN]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 1106), H4121 [19MY]

National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: establish (H. Res. 1124), H4124 [19MY]

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: establish (H. Con. Res. 134), H4122 [19MY]

National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 369), H4127, H4128 [19MY]

Native Americans: public safety and water development funding through reductions in U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act reauthorization, H7116 [24JY]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, H6320, H6326 [9JY]

Point of order, H4121, H4123 [19MY]

Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit, E634 [16AP]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1420), H8028 [11SE]

Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee: establish (H.R. 741), H10173, H10180 [27SE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat forced labor (H.R. 7311), H10902 [10DE]

U.N.: anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, E2372 [10DE]

———support the U.N. African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and call upon member States and the international community to contribute resources necessary to ensure its success (H. Res. 1351), H7349 [30JY]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: prohibit use of funds for any organization or program which supports or participates in the management of coerced abortions or involuntary sterilization, H7116 [24JY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), H1908, H1909, H1913 [2AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), Senate amendment, H7116 [24JY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), motion to recommit, H1941 [2AP]

Ukraine: anniversary of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933 (H. Res. 1314), H8635 [23SE]

Wang Bingzhang: detention of Chinese democracy activist by the People's Republic of China, E2372 [10DE]

Women: reduce maternal mortality (H. Res. 1022), H4125, H4127 [19MY]

Zimbabwe: commend efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer relative to campaign of violence and intimidation against political opposition members (H. Res. 1270), H5521 [18JN]

———condemn postelection violence and call for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis (H. Res. 1230), H5518, H5519 [18JN]

Statements

Appreciation for Words of Welcome: Pope Benedict XVI, E634 [16AP]

Attorney General's Investigation Reveals Flawed Lyme Disease Guideline Process, IDSA Agrees To Reassess Guidelines, Install Independent Arbiter: Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut Attorney General, H10174 [27SE]

Welcome to Pope Benedict XVI: President Bush, E634 [16AP]

Testimonies

Human Rights Violations in Burma: U Gawsita, E605 [14AP]

———U Kovida, E604 [14AP]

———U Pannyar Thi Ri, E605 [14AP]

Tributes

Garrett, John C., H6582 [16JY]

Wolf, Representative, H8642 [23SE]