GREEN, GENE (a Representative from Texas)

Articles and editorials

LBJ Finally Gets His Due in Washington, David H. Bennett, Austin (TX) American-Statesman, E1137 [4JN]

Offshore Drilling, Fort Worth (TX) Star-Telegram, E1580, E1582 [29JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abingdon, VA: anniversary of Barter Theatre (see H. Con. Res. 416), H9085 [23SE]

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), H6728 [17JY]

———recognize importance of the U.S. wine industry to the American economy (see H. Con. Res. 429), H9974 [25SE]

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 Revolution: anniversary of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 (see H. Res. 1063), H2071 [8AP]

Armed Forces: 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), H2659 [23AP]

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

———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]

———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), H2487 [17AP]

———provide for transitional health care for members separated from active duty who agree to serve in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve (see H.R. 5609), H3050 [5MY]

———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), H5482 [17JN]

Bhutan: commemorate participation in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and commend commitment to conducting parliamentary elections (see H. Res. 1307), H6408 [10JY]

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina: address continuing effects of the genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes (see H. Res. 679), H3021 [1MY]

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

Brown, Monica L.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 320), H1821 [31MR]

Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1609), H295 [16JA]

Career and Technical Education Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 930), H457 [23JA]

Cesar E. Chavez Post Office, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 706), H1221 [4MR]

Children and youth: expand and improve the provision of pediatric dental services to medically underserved populations (see H.R. 2371), H3403 [8MY]

———improve outcomes for vulnerable children by investing in families, improving accountability in the child welfare system, and finding safe, stable, and permanent homes for foster children (see H.R. 5466), H2151 [9AP]

———increase the effectiveness of international child abduction remedies (see H.R. 6095), H4321 [20MY]

———prohibit preexisting condition exclusions for children in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets (see H.R. 2842), H7629 [30JY]

———support the We Don't Serve Teens campaign (see H. Res. 1042), H7790 [31JY]

China, People's Republic of: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake (see H. Res. 1195), H3885 [14MY]

Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see H.R. 2040), H1155 [27FE]

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

Congressional Club: anniversary (see H. Res. 1026), H3187 [7MY]

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

Corporal Alfred Mac Wilson Post Office, Odessa, TX: designate (see H.R. 6437), H6229 [8JY]

Correctional institutions: prohibit operation by private contractors and require persons convicted of Federal offenses be housed in facilities managed and maintained by governmental employees (see H.R. 1890), H943 [13FE]

Country Music Association: anniversary (see H. Res. 1404), H10845 [19NO]

Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see H.R. 5244), H2487 [17AP]

Crime: provide adequate penalties for crimes committed against, and provide appropriate security for, judges and law enforcement officers (see H.R. 2325), H995 [14FE]

Cyprus: support removal of Turkish occupation troops (see H. Res. 620), H3021 [1MY]

DeBakey, Michael E.: tribute (see H. Res. 1416), H8478 [18SE]

Denver, CO: tribute to East High School for winning the We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition (see H. Res. 1261), H6473 [14JY]

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

Dept. of Energy: exchange light crude oil in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for heavy crude oil and use proceeds to fund renewable energy and carbon capture and storage research (see H.R. 6067), H4059 [15MY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a grant to a qualified youth-serving organization for recruiting and preparing students for careers and volunteer opportunities as health care professionals (see H.R. 3618), H1155 [27FE]

———conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3334), H7308 [29JY]

———establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1440), H2224 [10AP]

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

———provide for national collection of data on stillbirths in a standardized manner (see H.R. 5979), H7165 [24JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a survey to determine the level of compliance with national consensus standards and any barriers to achieving compliance with such standards (see H.R. 5686), H1973 [2AP]

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

———require Bureau of Prisons provision of secure storage areas in prison facilities for employees authorized to carry a firearm (see H.R. 5674), H2659 [23AP]

Dept. of State: report on negotiation of international child abduction agreements with countries that are not parties to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (see H.R. 6096), H4321 [20MY]

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 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), H7789 [31JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit facilities to be designated as voter registration agencies (see H.R. 6625), H7306 [29JY]

Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 2266), H6825 [22JY]

Disabled: help individuals with functional impairments to pay for services and supports needed to maximize independence and choices about community participation, education, and employment (see H.R. 3001), H2070 [8AP]

Diseases: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 1032), H1221 [4MR]

———establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 6884), H8397 [17SE]

———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), H1445 [10MR]

———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), H1772 [14MR]

———improve and enhance research and programs on cancer survivorship (see H.R. 4450), H3777 [13MY]

———provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1283), H349 [17JA]

———provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy (see H.R. 5265), H995 [14FE]

———reduce incidence, progression, and impact of diabetes and its complications and establish position of National Diabetes Coordinator (see H.R. 4836), H3885 [14MY]

———support bone marrow failure disease research (see H. Con. Res. 81), H8397 [17SE]

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

Drugs: establish a Drug-Free Workplace Information Clearinghouse and authorize programs to prevent and improve treatment of methamphetamine addiction (see H.R. 3749), H6734 [21JY]

———improve safety (see H.R. 5839), H2486 [17AP]

Economy: encourage recipients of rebate checks from the economic stimulus package to invest in renewable energy and energy-efficient products and services (see H. Res. 987), H2152 [9AP]

———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), H3778 [13MY]

Education: coordinate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives (see H.R. 6104), H5215 [10JN]

———improve early education (see H.R. 3289), H5215 [10JN]

———increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other first responders (see H.R. 5516), H5730 [19JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in schools (see H.R. 4926), H1221 [4MR]

Employment: provide for paid sick leave in order to address the health needs of individuals and family members (see H.R. 1542), H2443 [16AP]

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

FCC: prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany (see H.R. 6209), H6010 [24JN]

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]

Financial institutions: advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth and modify credit union regulatory standards and burdens (see H.R. 5519), H2948 [30AP]

———ease credit union regulatory burdens, advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, and modernize credit union net worth standards (see H.R. 1537), H5580 [18JN]

Fire prevention: provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression activities and develop a cohesive wildland fire management strategy (see H.R. 5541), H2151 [9AP]

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

Foreign aid: modernize foreign assistance strategy to promote national and global security, democracy, and economic opportunity (see H. Res. 1268), H6826 [22JY]

GSA: reimburse certain jurisdictions for the costs of obtaining paper ballot voting systems for 2008 general elections and for costs incurred in conducting audits or hand counting results (see H.R. 5036), H558 [29JA]

Health: improve oral health care for low-income individuals under the Maternal and Child Health Program and Medicaid and provide a tax credit to dentists for services provided to low-income individuals (see H.R. 2472), H5865 [23JN]

———national policy to increase Federal commitment prioritizing disease prevention and public health (see H. Res. 1381), H8397 [17SE]

———provide for the establishment of pediatric research consortia (see H.R. 6089), H4320 [20MY]

———provide individuals access to their health information, ensure privacy and security in development of health information infrastructure, and impose penalties for unauthorized use of personal health information (see H.R. 5442), H2151 [9AP]

———require group and individual insurer coverage of individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials (see H.R. 2676), H1188 [3MR]

———support further research and activities to increase public awareness, professional education, diagnosis, and treatment of Dandy-Walker syndrome and hydrocephalus (see H. Con. Res. 163), H1342 [5MR]

———understand and comprehensively address oral health problems associated with methamphetamine use (see H.R. 3186), H2487 [17AP]

Health care professionals: provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1134), H2760 [24AP]

———recognize and support work of community health workers (see H. Res. 1406), H8478 [18SE]

House of Representatives: establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (see H. Res. 1451), H8579 [22SE]

Houston, TX: commend Wings Over Houston Airshow for contribution to the appreciation, understanding, and future of the Armed Forces, the city of Houston, TX, and Ellington Field (see H. Res. 1518), H10331 [28SE]

———tribute to Texas Air National Guard 147th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1250), H5044 [5JN]

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), H7166 [24JY]

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

India: condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India (see H. Res. 1532), H10976 [10DE]

Insurance: provide additional limitations on pre-existing condition exclusions in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets (see H.R. 2833), H7308 [29JY]

———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 Whaling Commission: end commercial, coastal, and community-based whaling and strengthen whale conservation efforts (see H. Con. Res. 350), H5409 [12JN]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (see H. Res. 1008), H1418 [6MR]

———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), H4976 [4JN]

Iraq: request dedication of $1 billion in surplus oil revenues to address needs of Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons (see H. Res. 1205), H4454 [21MY]

———urge government to recognize Israel's right to exist and to establish diplomatic relations with Israel (see H. Res. 1249), H5329 [11JN]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2152 [9AP]

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), H5329 [11JN]

Korea, Republic of: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 5443), H2554 [22AP]

Law enforcement: provide Federal coordination and assistance in preventing gang violence (see H.R. 1069), H3885 [14MY]

———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H2151 [9AP]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend (see H.R. 3616), H558 [29JA]

Malaria Awareness Day: observance (see H. Res. 389), H3021 [1MY]

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

———provide a screening and treatment program for prostate cancer in the same manner as is provided for breast and cervical cancer (see H.R. 2131), H622 [6FE]

———provide a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5268), H1418 [6MR]

———temporarily delay application of proposed changes to payment rules for case management and targeted case management services (see H.R. 5173), H1772 [14MR]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1552), H2012 [3AP]

———eliminate disparities in breast cancer treatment through development of a uniform set of treatment performance measures for a quality reporting system and value-based purchasing system (see H.R. 5901), H7629 [30JY]

———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), H1973 [2AP]

———establish budget neutral demonstration projects to study and improve the quality and cost effectiveness of cancer care services provided to beneficiaries (see H.R. 6725), H8478 [18SE]

———expand number of beneficiaries eligible for coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 2805), H1221 [4MR]

———extend Federal reimbursement of emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 6394), H7629 [30JY]

———extend physician payment rates (see H.R. 6129), H4829 [22MY]

———impose minimum nurse staffing in participating hospitals (see H.R. 4138), H2070 [8AP]

———improve access to diabetes self-management training by designating certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 4218), H3885 [14MY]

———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), H7165 [24JY]

———require physician utilization of electronic prescription drug program (see H.R. 4296), H1184 [28FE]

Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1134), H2948 [30AP]

Missing Children's Assistance Act: expand definition of missing child (see H.R. 5745), H2150 [9AP]

Motor vehicles: encourage increased production of natural gas vehicles and provide tax incentives for natural gas vehicle infrastructure (see H.R. 6570), H7165 [24JY]

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

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

NASA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1315), H6176 [26JN]

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1191), H5798 [20JN]

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

National Brain Cancer Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 424), H1772 [14MR]

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

National Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 858), H4151 [19MY]

National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1053), H1822 [31MR]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 299), H1822 [31MR]

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

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

National Health Information Technology Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 367), H5329 [11JN]

National Heat Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 296), H6473 [14JY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: provide funding for the study and prevention of breast cancer in younger women (see H.R. 715), H1772 [14MR]

National Letter Carriers Appreciation Day: establish (see H. Res. 49), H943 [13FE]

National Missing Children's Day: observance (see H. Res. 1142), H2658 [23AP]

National Night Out: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1324), H6674 [16JY]

National Nurses Week: recognize (see H. Res. 1086), H2554 [22AP]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 671), H8397 [17SE]

National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H7630 [30JY]

National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1081), H2016 [4AP]

National security: enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry (see H.R. 5662), H3020 [1MY]

National STD Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1131), H2855 [29AP]

National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 393), H7790 [31JY]

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), H3110 [6MY]

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 3543), H2760 [24AP] (see H.R. 6594), H7790 [31JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 2049), H3186 [7MY]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H815 [7FE]

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

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]

Postal Service: modify procedures for closure or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 6217), H6577 [15JY]

Power resources: provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6709), H7785 [31JY]

———reduce oil dependency, expand access to Federal resources, revise relationship between energy industry and consumers, end tax subsidies, and facilitate energy efficiency (see H.R. 6899), H8127 [15SE]

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

Prevent Blindness America (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 848), H350 [17JA]

Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 896), H2225 [10AP]

Privacy: protect commercial and government data from data breaches (see H. Con. Res. 425), H10828 [3OC]

Radioactive substances: prohibit importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the U.S. (see H.R. 5632), H7165 [24JY]

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), H350 [17JA]

Rio Grande American Canal, El Paso, TX: redesignate as the Travis C. Johnson Canal (see H.R. 6041), H3776 [13MY]

Sendler, Irena: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 361), H5215 [10JN]

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

———ensure adequate public-private infrastructure and resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (see H.R. 1783), H479 [28JA]

———improve research, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, conditions, and injuries and conduct a longitudinal study on aging (see H.R. 6478), H6406 [10JY]

Social Security: authorize waivers of certain waiting periods for benefits based on disability in cases in which such waiting period would cause undue hardship to terminally ill beneficiaries (see H.R. 5510), H2267 [14AP]

———ensure certain disability determinations on the basis of SSA hearings are made on a timely basis and monitor number of disability determinations under reconsideration (see H.R. 6485), H7308 [29JY]

———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]

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

———protect cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) (see H.R. 4807), H390 [22JA]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: provide for sale of light grade petroleum and for its replacement with heavy grade petroleum (see H.R. 6578), H7165 [24JY]

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), H2356 [15AP]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 3934), H5865 [23JN]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 2329), H7808 [1AU]

———allow additional expenses for purposes of determining the Hope Scholarship credit (see H.R. 5269), H1418 [6MR]

———allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 5823), H7629 [30JY]

———require employers to notify their employees of availability of the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 6371), H6343 [9JY]

Tay-Sachs Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1333), H8397 [17SE]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H3404 [8MY]

Television: address digital television transition in border States (see H.R. 5435), H7789 [31JY]

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

Texas Military Veterans Post Office, Humble, TX: designate (see H.R. 5517), H1183 [28FE]

Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 741), H2151 [9AP]

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

Treaties and agreements: review existing trade agreements, renegotiate such agreements based on the reviews, set terms for future agreements, and strengthen congressional trade policymaking (see H.R. 6180), H4973 [4JN]

Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act: provide additional clarification relative to implementation (see H.R. 6663), H7809 [1AU]

Veterans: 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. 333), H870 [12FE]

White House Conference on Children and Youth: convene (see H.R. 5461), H1221 [4MR]

Women: reduce maternal mortality (see H. Res. 1022), H3051 [5MY]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Baytown, TX: anniversary (see H. Res. 934), H390 [22JA]

EPA: amend regulatory requirement on transportation of solid waste (see H.R. 7186), H10299 [27SE]

Hazardous substances: express concern over current Federal policy allowing exportation of toxic electronic waste to developing nations and encourage U.S. banning of such activities (see H. Res. 1395), H7788 [31JY]

———reduce health risk posed by asbestos-containing products (see H.R. 6903), H8127 [15SE]

Mental health: integrate services with physical health services, improve access to underserved areas, and provide grants to recruit mental health professionals (see H.R. 5176), H555 [29JA]

Power resources: open Outer Continental shelf areas to oil and gas leasing, curb excessive energy speculation, and require Strategic Petroleum Reserve sale and acquisitions of certain fuels (see H.R. 6670), H7628 [30JY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H9088 [24SE]

Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (H. Res. 76), H1826 [1AP]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1338), H7690 [31JY]

Coast Guard: allow use of State and local security assets for waterside security around liquefied natural gas tankers and terminals, H2674 [24AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), H2674 [24AP]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (H. Con. Res. 302), H1789 [31MR]

Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 5244), E1969 [25SE]

Dept. of Energy: suspend acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (H.R. 6022), H3708 [13MY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for the health centers program (H.R. 1343), H4891, H4893, H4895 [4JN], H9925, H9926 [25SE], E878 [8MY]

———make grants to community health coalitions to assist in the development of integrated health care delivery (H.R. 3561), E878 [8MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), Senate amendment, H9088 [24SE]

Dept. of Labor: issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust (H.R. 5522), H2913 [30AP]

Dept. of the Interior: 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), H6118 [26JN]

Diseases: eliminate tuberculosis (H.R. 1532), E1914 [25SE]

Education: ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families (H.R. 5715), H2459 [17AP]

Father's Day: observance, E1226 [12JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify provisions relative to beach monitoring (H.R. 2537), H2198 [10AP]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (H. Res. 1024), H1467 [11MR]

GreenHunter Energy, Inc.: tribute to opening of renewable fuels campus in Houston, TX, E1188 [10JN]

Hazardous substances: reduce health risk posed by asbestos-containing products (H.R. 6903), E1809 [16SE]

Health: prohibit discrimination by group health plans and employers based on genetic information (H.R. 493), Senate amendment, H2978 [1MY]

———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), H4896, H4897, H4898 [4JN]

Hewlett, Alex and Angela: tribute to birth of child, H7137 [24JY]

Houston, TX: tribute to Daughters of the Republic of Texas San Jacinto chapter, E724 [24AP]

Houston Dynamo (soccer team): tribute (H. Res. 867), H566 [6FE]

Houston (TX) Jewish Herald-Voice: anniversary, E465 [1AP]

Hurricanes: provide relief for the victims of Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, H9088 [24SE]

Immigration: increase oversight of H-2B visa program, H5332 [12JN]

Israel: independence anniversary, H1993 [3AP], E460 [1AP]

Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (H.R. 6028), H5137 [10JN]

Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (H.R. 5613), H2507 [22AP]

Medicare: phase-out waiting period for coverage of disabled individuals and waive waiting period for people with life-threatening illnesses (H.R. 154), E878 [8MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: extend expiring provisions to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, enhance low-income benefit programs, and maintain access to care in rural areas (H.R. 6331), E1346 [25JN]

Mental health: extend parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits (H.R. 4848), H588 [6FE]

———integrate services with physical health services, improve access to underserved areas, and provide grants to recruit mental health professionals (H.R. 5176), E878 [8MY]

———require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), H588 [6FE]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6063), E1288 [19JN]

———clarify certain alternative fuel procurement requirements, E1288 [19JN]

National Dysphagia Awareness Month: establish (H. Con. Res. 195), E1344 [25JN]

National Nurses Week: recognize (H. Res. 1086), H3064, H3066 [6MY]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H8213 [16SE], E1580, E1582 [29JY]

Power resources: national energy policy, H7087 [24JY]

———open Outer Continental shelf areas to oil and gas leasing, curb excessive energy speculation, and require Strategic Petroleum Reserve sale and acquisitions of certain fuels (H.R. 6670), H8163 [16SE]

———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), H8213 [16SE]

———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), consideration (H. Res. 1433), H8163 [16SE]

San Jacinto Day: observance, E724 [24AP]

Social Security: extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3963), veto, H402 [23JA]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: provide for sale of light grade petroleum and for its replacement with heavy grade petroleum (H.R. 6578), H7087 [24JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), E1066 [23MY]

———provide incentives for production of renewable energy and energy conservation (H.R. 5351), H1108 [27FE]

Texas Independence Day: observance, E311 [5MR]

Texas Southern University: tribute to establishment of Andrew L. Jefferson Endowment for Trial Advocacy at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law (H. Res. 31), E1256 [18JN]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5501), H1919 [2AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), Senate amendment, H7121 [24JY]

Votes: position on missed, H959, H971 [14FE], H1761 [14MR], H7802 [1AU], E64 [23JA], E175 [13FE], E302 [5MR], E1258 [18JN], E1553 [24JY], E1861 [22SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H5478 [17JN], H6821 [22JY], H8122 [15SE]

Special order: granted, H3183 [7MY], H3337 [8MY]

Tributes

Broussard, O. Peter, E1449 [14JY]

Escontrias, Manuel, E24 [16JA]

Grant, Charles, E769 [30AP]

Johnson, Lyndon B., E1137 [4JN]

Khator, Renu, E1750 [10SE]