SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. (a Senator from Maine)

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), S4703 [21MY], S6298 [26JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (S. Con. Res. 70), S1888 [11MR], S1939, S1950, S1962, S2013, S2014, S2021, S2025 [12MR], S2057, S2069, S2079, S2083, S2086, S2137, S2168, S2175, S2178, S2184, S2185 [13MR]

Commodity Exchange Act: prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities (S. 3268), S7190, S7191 [23JY], S7321, S7401 [24JY]

CPSC: provide greater protection for children's products and improve screening of noncompliant consumer products and effectiveness of consumer product recall programs (S. 2663), S1605, S1606 [5MR], S1696, S1705, S1715 [6MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), S5834 [19JN], S7631 [29JY], S8187 [9SE], S8433, S8444 [11SE], S8500 [12SE], S8530, S8541, S8787, S8788, S8795 [15SE], S8874, S8875 [16SE]

Diseases: establish an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis registry (S. 1382), S9323 [23SE]

Economy: provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), S745 [6FE], S797 [7FE]

EPA: establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 3036), S5104, S5105 [4JN], S5224, S5225, S5254, S5313, S5314, S5315 [5JN]

FAA: authorizing appropriations for aviation safety and capacity improvement and to provide stable cost-based funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 2881), S3723 [1MY], S3808 [6MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: modernize and streamline (S. 2248), S285, S288 [24JA], S453, S454 [29JA], S706 [6FE]

Health: prohibit discrimination by group health plans and employers based on genetic information (H.R. 493), S3311 [23AP]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (S. 1200), S153 [22JA]

Power resources: promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), S2507 [3AP], S2612, S2615 [4AP], S2665, S2667 [7AP], S2808 [9AP], S2947 [10AP], S5910 [19JN], S5964, S5966 [23JN], S6021 [24JN]

Protect America Act: extend (S. 2556), S454 [29JA]

Telephones: facilitate rapid deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services, encourage transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network and improve 911 and E-911 access to those with disabilities (H.R. 3403), S5663 [16JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AARP: anniversary (see S. Res. 666), S9025 [18SE]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn statements regarding Israel and the Holocaust and calling for all U.N. member States to do the same (see S. Res. 449), S919 [12FE]

Air pollution: facilitate price transparency in markets for the sale of emission allowances (see S. 2423), S96 [22JA]

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 S. Res. 551), S7781 [30JY]

Americans With Disabilities Act: restore intent and protections (see S. 3406), S7905 [31JY]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 1097), S1704 [6MR] (see S. 1763), S1468 [3MR]

———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 S. 2874), S3509 [29AP]

———mint coins in commemoration of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center (see S. 3356), S8857 [16SE]

———provide travel and transportation allowances for family members of members of the uniformed services with serious inpatient psychiatric conditions (see S. 2689), S7630 [29JY]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Res. 501), S2436 [3AP]

Army Reserve: anniversary (see S. Res. 513), S2977 [14AP]

Aung San Suu Kyi: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2631), S970 [13FE]

Aviation: allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy proceeding to roll over such payments into an individual retirement plan (see S. 2505), S6869 [16JY]

Bankruptcy: authorize courts to take certain actions relative to mortgage loans in bankruptcy (see S. 2133), S817 [8FE]

Boy Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 3070), S5525 [11JN]

Budget: establish a biennial budget process and a biennial appropriations process and enhance oversight and the performance of the Federal Government (see S. 2627), S970 [13FE]

———provide for expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of budget authority and reinstate pay-as-you-go rules (see S. 3006), S4028 [12MY]

———require that Federal children's programs be separately displayed and analyzed (see S. 3277), S8857 [16SE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 41), S5592 [12JN]

Business and industry: prohibit recipients of emergency Federal assistance from using such funds for lobbying or political contributions, and improve transparency, accountability, and corporate governance (see S. 3698), S10659 [19NO]

———promote industry growth and competitiveness and improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see S. 3368), S7780 [30JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (see S. Res. 621), S7149 [23JY]

Capitol Police: tribute (see S. Res. 621), S7149 [23JY]

China, People's Republic of: 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 S. Res. 504), S2636 [7AP]

Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see S. 1437), S7526 [26JY]

Coast Guard: conduct evaluation and review of certain vessel discharges (see S. 2645), S2135 [13MR]

———tribute to efforts relative to the seizure of cocaine at sea (see S. Res. 429), S329 [25JA]

Colombia: welcome home Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves, U.S. citizens held hostage for over five years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) (see S. Res. 627), S7575 [28JY]

Commodity Exchange Act: provide for the regulation of oil commodities markets (see S. 3122), S5592 [12JN]

Computers: improve quality of Federal and State data on availability and quality of broadband services and promote deployment of affordable broadband services (see S. 1492), S5366 [6JN]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: implement immediate ceasefire and work with international community towards comprehensive and lasting solution to crisis in eastern region (see S. Res. 713), S10743 [20NO]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize accomplishments of members and alumni and the contributions made to lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 548), S3699 [1MY]

CPSC: promulgate final consumer product safety rule banning novelty lighters (see S. 3375), S8037 [1AU]

Credit: create a national licensing system for residential mortgage loan originators and develop minimum standards of conduct to be enforced by State regulators (see S. 2595), S5698 [17JN]

Crime: require listing of cruelty to animals as a separate offense category by National Incident Based Reporting System, Uniform Crime Reporting Program, and Law Enforcement National Data Exchange Program (see S. 2439), S1123 [25FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: offset costs of intrastate transportation, storage, and distribution of bonus commodities provided to States and food assistance agencies under emergency food assistance program (see S. 2726), S1703 [6MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish an award program to honor achievements in nanotechnology (see S. 3269), S6868 [16JY]

———prescribe regulations to reduce the incidence of vessels colliding with North Atlantic right whales by limiting the speed of vessels (see S. 2657), S1878 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: enhance suicide prevention programs (see S. 2585), S7574 [28JY]

Dept. of Energy: suspend filling of Strategic Petroleum Reserve for one year or until price of oil drops below a certain level in order to increase supply and reduce costs (see S. 2598), S3509 [29AP]

———Weatherization Assistance Program funding (see S. 3323), S7781 [30JY]

Dept. of HHS: develop a policy for managing the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools and establish school-based food allergy management grants (see S. 1232), S9281 [23SE]

———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see S. 1445), S2744 [8AP]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a theme study to identify sites and resources to commemorate and interpret the Cold War (see S. 2561), S3699 [1MY]

———make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to certain veterans (see S. 617), S6651 [14JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve authority of Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see S. 3731), S10881 [10DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. 2799), S6328 [27JN]

———prescribe regulations specifying content of notices provided to claimants seeking VA benefits and services (see S. 3023), S9659 [26SE]

———provide two-fiscal year budget authority for certain medical care accounts (see S. 3527), S9025 [18SE]

———reimburse veterans receiving emergency treatment in non-departmental facilities for such treatment until such veterans are transferred to departmental facilities (see S. 2142), S1741 [7MR]

Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see S. 2069), S2347 [2AP]

Digital Television Transition Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 576), S4793 [22MY]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see S. 1183), S5205 [5JN]

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 S. 911), S5205 [5JN]

———provide for arthritis research and public health (see S. 626), S2743 [8AP]

———provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy (see S. 2618), S2347 [2AP]

Duhulow, Aisha I.: condemn death by stoning of a 13-year-old girl in Somalia (see S. Res. 711), S10743 [20NO]

Ecology and environment: lead renewed international efforts to assist developing nations in conserving natural resources and preventing extinction of a large portion of the world's plant and animal species (see S. Res. 598), S6019 [24JN]

Education: develop capacity and infrastructure for mentoring programs (see S. 3200), S8949 [17SE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: establish a volunteer teacher advisory committee (see S. 2060), S602 [4FE]

Endangered Species Day: designate (see S. Res. 520), S3145 [17AP]

EPA: clarify circumstances under which permits for discharges from certain vessels may be required and conduct a study of discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels (see S. 3298), S7030 [22JY]

———oppose a proposed regulation now under review by OMB that would undercut air quality protections for national parks, national wilderness areas, national monuments, and national seashores (see S. Res. 729), S10881 [10DE]

———reconsider decision to deny request of California to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles (see S. 2806), S2346 [2AP]

Explosives: limit the use, sale, and transfer of cluster munitions (see S. 594), S1877 [11MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (see S. 2059), S6722 [15JY]

FCC: disapprove rule on broadcast media ownership (see S.J. Res. 28), S1597 [5MR]

Federal agencies and departments: require development of initiatives to reduce daily consumption of gasoline and other fuels (see S. Res. 577), S4793 [22MY]

Financial institutions: ease credit union regulatory burdens, advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, and modernize credit union net worth standards (see S. 2957), S5040 [4JN]

Fish and fishing: establish uniform administrative and enforcement procedures and penalties to enforce the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and similar statutes (see S. 2907), S5754 [18JN]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 3539), S10660 [19NO]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 476), S1741 [7MR]

GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia (see S. 3528), S9204 [22SE]

Health: establish nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed to offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible (see S. 2795), S2345 [2AP]

———improve emergency medical services for children (see S. 60), S6504 [9JY]

Health care professionals: provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see S. 2485), S1468 [3MR]

Helms, Jesse: tribute (see S. Res. 608), S6362 [7JY]

Higher Education Act: improve participation in higher education of, and increase opportunities in employment for, residents of rural areas (see S. 2580), S2296 [1AP]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see S. 2279), S3699 [1MY]

Immigration: reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see S. 2366), S2296 [1AP] (see S. 2368), S659 [5FE]

International Clean Technology Deployment Fund: establish (see S. 3273), S10069 [29SE]

International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas: adopt bluefin tuna conservation and management measures (see S. Res. 709), S10660 [19NO]

International law: hold surviving Nazi war criminals accountable for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity committed during World War II by encouraging foreign prosecution and extradition (see S. 3007), S4284 [15MY]

Iran: authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with certain investments in Iran's energy sector (see S. 1430), S1467 [3MR]

———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 S. Res. 580), S5594 [12JN]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see S. Res. 522), S3145 [17AP]

Johnson, Lyndon B.: tribute (see S. Res. 571), S4487 [20MY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 3155), S6869 [16JY]

Kenya: call for a peaceful resolution to current electoral crisis (see S. Res. 431), S329 [25JA]

Lantos, Tom: tribute (see S. Res. 446), S849 [11FE]

LIHEAP: funding (see S. 3186), S6287 [26JN] (see S. 3323), S7781 [30JY]

Medicaid: temporarily delay application of proposed changes to payment rules for case management and targeted case management services (see S. 2578), S602 [4FE]

Medicare: delay and reform the competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (see S. 3144), S5697 [17JN]

———ensure access to durable medical equipment (see S. 1428), S1704 [6MR]

———improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see S. 2702), S1521 [4MR]

———provide for consolidated coverage of home infusion drug therapy (see S. 3505), S8947 [17SE]

———reimbursement for certain midwife services (see S. 507), S5390 [9JN]

———restore certain treatment of ownership of oxygen equipment (see S. 1484), S1704 [6MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: extend expiring provisions to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, enhance low-income benefit programs, and maintain access to care in rural areas (see S. 3101), S5366 [6JN]

Metzenbaum, Howard M.: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2133 [13MR]

Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see S. 2504), S5754 [18JN]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 2883), S5593 [12JN]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 80), S3891 [7MY] (see S. Res. 625), S7479 [25JY]

National Health Information Technology Week: designate (see S. Res. 589), S5447 [10JN]

National Infrastructure Bank: establish (see S. 1926), S3027 [15AP]

National Internet Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 567), S4282 [15MY]

National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 477), S1818 [10MR]

National Oilheat Reliance Alliance Act: reauthorize (see S. 3442), S8035 [1AU]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 667), S9025 [18SE]

National Public Health Week: observance (see S. Res. 509), S2817 [9AP]

National Sea Grant College Program Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 3160), S5832 [19JN]

National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 524), S3257 [22AP]

National Train Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 557), S3975 [8MY]

National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 81), S3891 [7MY]

Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see S. 2681), S7480 [25JY]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 3490), S10069 [29SE]

NSF: provide grants to strengthen the capacity of high schools and colleges to provide instruction in nanotechnology (see S. 1199), S543 [31JA]

Olympic games: call on the People's Republic of China and international community to use the upcoming games to encourage Sudan, Chad, and the Central African Republic to cease hostilities and revive peace efforts (see S. Res. 632), S7780 [30JY]

Paone, Martin P.: tribute (see S. Res. 420), S94 [22JA]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 826), S8131 [8SE]

Poverty: develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to reduce and eliminate global poverty (see S. 2433), S1123 [25FE]

Power resources: establish national renewable energy standard and extend and create renewable energy tax incentives (see S. 2642), S1054 [14FE]

Presidents of the U.S.: prohibit the selling or counterfeiting of tickets for a Presidential inaugural ceremony (see S. 3685), S10660 [19NO]

Public utilities: ensure that the mission and functions of regional transmission organizations and independent system operators include keeping energy costs as low as reasonably possible for consumers (see S. 2660), S1121 [25FE]

Public welfare programs: require States to implement a drug testing program for and recipients of assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 3361), S10743 [20NO]

Railroads: support development of high-speed rail (see S. 3700), S10659 [19NO]

Red Ribbon Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 676), S9204 [22SE]

Santa Fe, NM: mint coins in commemoration of quadricentennial (see S. 2498), S3509 [29AP]

SBA: establish a Small Business Energy Emergency Disaster Loan Program (see S. 3223), S6327 [27JN]

———reauthorize and improve financing and entrepreneurial development programs (see S. 2920), S3402 [24AP]

———reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (see S. 3362), S7629 [29JY]

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 536), S3442 [28AP]

Senior citizens: ensure adequate public-private infrastructure and resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (see S. 1070), S1385 [28FE]

Ships and vessels: make the embarkment and operation of stateless submersible or semi-submersible vessels subject to Federal prosecution (see S. 3198), S6158 [25JN] (see S. 3598), S9493 [25SE]

Small Business Act: extend programs (see S. 3026, 3029), S4282 [15MY]

Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (see S. 3026, 3029), S4282 [15MY]

Social Security: disapprove final rule imposing crowd-out strategies on States that expand income eligibility level for children under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S.J. Res. 44), S6937 [17JY]

———preserve access to Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program during an economic downturn (see S. 2819), S2435 [3AP]

———prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see S. 2908), S8180 [9SE]

Somalia: support humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses and urge progress toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity (see S. Res. 541), S4284 [15MY]

SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (see S. 989), S3305 [23AP]

States: permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles (see S. 2555), S284 [24JA]

Sudan: call for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur and condemn the ongoing assaults and obstruction by the Khartoum regime (see S. Res. 684), S9415 [24SE]

———call for peace in Darfur region (see S. Res. 455), S1272 [27FE]

———support, enforce, and expand U.N. embargo on arms sales to belligerents and seek political solution to conflict in Darfur (see S. Res. 660), S8528 [15SE]

Taxation: allow a credit for qualified expenditures paid or incurred to replace certain wood stoves (see S. 2576), S2637 [7AP]

———allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see S. 1410), S6020 [24JN]

———encourage investment in affordable housing (see S. 2666), S1468 [3MR]

———extend alternative minimum tax relief, education deductions, State and local sales tax deduction, research and development credit, and renewable energy and energy efficiency incentives (see S. 2886), S3144 [17AP]

———limit extent to which States may tax compensation earned by nonresident telecommuters (see S. 785), S7279 [24JY]

———make geothermal heat pump systems eligible for the energy credit and the residential energy efficient property credit (see S. 2314), S4107 [13MY]

———permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (see S. 1366), S3595 [30AP]

———permit the IRS to set the standard mileage rate deduction for charitable use of an automobile (see S. 3246), S6560 [10JY]

———permit the IRS to set the standard mileage rate deduction for charitable use of an automobile and exclude charitable mileage reimbursements from gross income (see S. 3532), S9204 [22SE]

———provide a heating oil tax credit for middle income households (see S. 3323), S7781 [30JY]

———provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency (see S. 2821), S2435 [3AP]

———provide that proceeds of qualified mortgage bonds may be used to provide refinancing for subprime loans and provide a temporary increase in the volume cap for such bonds (see S. 2517), S2233 [31MR]

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see S. 2668), S2818 [9AP]

———require the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly (see S. 3331), S10579 [17NO]

———S corporation reform (see S. 3063), S5205 [5JN]

———simplify certain rules applicable to real estate investment trusts (see S. 2002), S3508 [29AP]

Telecommunications: prohibit text message spam (see S. 3138), S5657 [16JN]

———require accurate transmission of voice communications network traffic identification information to allow for accurate billing (see S. 2919), S3402 [24AP]

Telephones: require accurate and reasonable disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards and services (see S. 2998), S3975 [8MY]

———restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see S. 3249), S6560 [10JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 656), S8383 [11SE]

Tobacco products: prohibit cigarette manufacturers from making claims or representations based on data derived from the cigarette testing method established by the FTC (see S. 2685), S1467 [3MR]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize and rename as the Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (see S. 2020), S10486 [2OC]

Trucking industry: permit commercial trucks to use certain Interstate System highways to provide significant fuel savings in the transportation of goods (see S. 3059), S4792 [22MY]

Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Orthodox Christian Church (see S. Res. 615), S6937 [17JY]

21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act: reauthorize (see S. 3274), S6868 [16JY]

U.S. Housing Act: reform housing choice voucher program under section 8 (see S. 2684), S3258 [22AP]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: reauthorize (see S. 2731), S6020 [24JN]

Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (see S. 3507), S10069 [29SE]

Veterans: address waiting period for dual VA-SSA disability designees by rating service-connected disabled veterans as totally disabled, thus classifying them as disabled for SSA (see S. 2872), S3080 [16AP]

———health care funding (see S. 2639), S1054 [14FE]

———support veteran entrepreneurs and encourage Federal agencies to improve contracting opportunities for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (see S. Res. 575), S4793 [22MY]

Water pollution: address certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel (see S. 2766), S2348 [2AP]

White House Conference on Children and Youth: convene (see S. 2771), S2133 [13MR]

Women: reduce maternal mortality (see S. Res. 616), S6972 [21JY]

Wreaths Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 717), S10743 [20NO] (see S. Res. 726), S10834 [9DE]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 903), S3257 [22AP]

Zimbabwe: support people, condemn manipulation of electoral process, reject results of runoff election, tighten sanctions against human rights violators, and support political resolution of current crisis (see S. Res. 611), S6650 [14JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: provide for presentation of a U.S. flag to the children of members who die in service (see S. 2882), S3144 [17AP]

Aviation: enhance safety (see S. 3440), S8035 [1AU]

Canada: undertake bilateral discussions to negotiate agreement to conserve populations of large whales at risk of extinction that migrate along the Atlantic seaboard of North America (see S. Res. 456), S1055 [14FE]

Computers: prohibit collection of identifying information of individuals by false, fraudulent, or deceptive means (phishing) and provide the FTC the necessary enforcement authority (see S. 2661), S1121 [25FE]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 3068), S4793 [22MY]

Dept. of Justice: establish a Special Joint Task Force on Financial Crimes (see S. 3677), S10324 [1OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve authority of Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see S. 18), S10742 [20NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve home loan guaranty programs (see S. 3087), S5204 [5JN]

Ecology and environment: address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through baseline research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events (see S. 3191), S6158 [25JN]

Economy: establish a Federal Board of Certification to enhance the transparency, credibility, and stability of financial markets (see S. 3522), S9025 [18SE]

Energy Policy Act: amend to provide States assistance to establish and implement response plans to address rising heating oil, natural gas, diesel, and other energy costs (see S. 3282), S6937 [17JY]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: modify conditions for release of products from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve Account (see S. 3170), S5833 [19JN]

FBI: authorize additional field agents to investigate financial crimes (see S. 3704), S10659 [19NO]

Fish and fishing: permit qualified withdrawals from certain capital construction fund accounts for gear or equipment required for fishery conservation or safety at life at sea (see S. 2865), S3026 [15AP]

Green Chemistry Research and Development Program: implement (see S. 2669), S1201 [26FE]

Insurance: provide parity under group health plans and insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetic devices and components and benefits for other medical and surgical services (see S. 3517), S9025 [18SE]

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers: provide for continued oversight of the Internet domain name system and ensure physical location within the U.S. (see S. Res. 564), S4182 [14MY]

Medicare: enhance beneficiary protections under parts C and D (see S. 2687), S1467 [3MR]

———exempt complex rehabilitation and assistive technology products from competitive acquisition program (see S. 2931), S3507 [29AP]

Natural gas: provide for the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas import terminals (see S. 3441), S8035 [1AU]

Pensions: suspend minimum distribution requirements for certain retirement plans (see S. 3719), S10812 [8DE]

SBA: ensure independent operation of the Office of Advocacy and complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules (see S. 2902), S3304 [23AP]

———establish a Small Business Information Security Task Force (see S. 3102), S5390 [9JN]

———make improvements to women's procurement program (see S. 2608), S784 [7FE]

———reform and improve the HUBZone program for small business concerns (see S. 3699), S10659 [19NO]

Small business: provide incentives to small business concerns for innovative energy-efficient technologies and products (see S. 3682), S10486 [2OC]

———take steps to stop the small business credit crunch (see S. 3705), S10659 [19NO]

Taxation: exclude from an employee's gross income any employer-provided supplemental instructional services assistance (see S. 3655), S10176 [30SE]

———expand availability of industrial development bonds to facilities manufacturing intangible property (see S. 2885), S3144 [17AP]

———provide a standard deduction for business use of a home (see S. 3371), S7904 [31JY]

———provide a temporary reduction in the tax imposed on diesel fuel (see S. 2896), S3206 [21AP]

———provide stimulus to small businesses by increasing expensing, extending the carryback period for certain net operating losses, and extending the research and development credit (see S. 2552), S284 [24JA]

———suspend taxation of unemployment compensation for a certain period (see S. 3718), S10812 [8DE]

Television: make digital television transition and public safety funds available sooner to low-power rural stations and translators (see S. 2607), S784 [7FE]

Trucking industry: require brokers to disclose and pay independent truckers for any fuel surcharges received from shippers that relate to fuel costs paid for by the truckers (see S. 2910), S3401 [24AP]

Cloture motions

Transportation: authorize Federal Railroad Safety Administration and prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases (H.R. 2095), House amendment, S10019 [27SE], S10037 [29SE]

Cost Estimates

Climate Security Act (S. 3036): CBO, S4946 [3JN]

Lists

NOAA scientists who shared in the Nobel Peace Prize, S4945 [3JN]

Remarks

Armed Forces: provide for presentation of a U.S. flag to the children of members who die in service (S. 2882), S3154 [17AP]

Baker Co.: International Trade Center Exporter of the Year award recipient, S4481 [20MY]

Berry, Fowles and Co.: Society for Human Resource Management Maine State Council Small Business Best Place to Work in Maine award recipient, S2815 [9AP]

Boothbay, ME: tribute to Dolphin Mini Golf for hosting the U.S. ProMiniGolf Association U.S. Open Tournament, S5036 [4JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (S. Con. Res. 70), S1990 [12MR], S2093, S2094 [13MR]

Business and industry: promote industry growth and competitiveness and improve worker training, retention, and advancement (S. 3368), S7789 [30JY]

Canada: undertake bilateral discussions to negotiate agreement to conserve populations of large whales at risk of extinction that migrate along the Atlantic seaboard of North America (S. Res. 456), S1074 [14FE]

Civil liberties: provide in statute for the conduct of electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists and ensure the civil liberties of U.S. citizens are safeguarded, S421 [29JA]

Commodity Exchange Act: prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities (S. 3268), motion to proceed, S7021 [22JY]

Computers: prohibit collection of identifying information of individuals by false, fraudulent, or deceptive means (phishing) and provide the FTC the necessary enforcement authority (S. 2661), S1126 [25FE]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (S. 3068), S4804 [22MY]

Courts: grant retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies in certain civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance, S421 [29JA]

CPSC: address impact on small business of imposition of revised civil penalties, S1685 [6MR]

———provide greater protection for children's products and improve screening of noncompliant consumer products and effectiveness of consumer product recall programs (S. 2663), S1685 [6MR]

Credit: transaction fees for small business-related credit card purchases, S7470 [25JY]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, S7025 [22JY]

Dept. of Commerce: establish an Innovation Prize program for researching and developing innovative technologies (S. 1371), S2094 [13MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), S9731 [26SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a Special Joint Task Force on Financial Crimes (S. 3677), S10338 [1OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve authority of Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (S. 18), S10744 [20NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve home loan guaranty programs (S. 3087), S5210 [5JN]

———Veterans Benefits Administration funding, S1990 [12MR]

Discrimination: clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the compensation decision or other practice (H.R. 2831), motion to proceed, S3395 [24AP]

Eastport, ME: tribute to Raye's Mustard Mill, S6501 [9JY]

Ecology and environment: address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through baseline research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events (S. 3191), S6162 [25JN]

Economy: establish a Federal Board of Certification to enhance the transparency, credibility, and stability of financial markets (S. 3522), S9032 [18SE]

———proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, S10269, S10270 [1OC]

———provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), S524 [31JA]

EPA: establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 3036), motion to proceed, S4944 [3JN]

FBI: authorize additional field agents to investigate financial crimes (S. 3704), S10665 [19NO]

FCC: disapprove rule on broadcast media ownership (S.J. Res. 28), S4268 [15MY]

———promote transparency in adoption of new media ownership rules and establish independent panel to recommend how to increase representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership (S. 2332), S4268 [15MY]

Firefly Restorations Inc. tribute, S8372 [11SE]

Fish and fishing: permit qualified withdrawals from certain capital construction fund accounts for gear or equipment required for fishery conservation or safety at life at sea (S. 2865), S3031 [15AP]

Fishman Realty Group (business): tribute to management of Army Corps of Engineers Homeowners' Assistance Program, S10320 [1OC]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants, S421 [29JA]

———modernize and streamline (S. 2248), S420-S423 [29JA]

Ganneston Construction Corp.: Kennebec Valley, ME, Chamber of Commerce President's Award recipient, S202 [23JA]

Greenland Point Center, Inc.: tribute, S5750 [18JN]

Haven's Candies (business): tribute, S1053 [14FE]

Health: establish nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed to offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible (S. 2795), S2355 [2AP]

———prohibit discrimination by group health plans and employers based on genetic information (H.R. 493), S3366 [24AP]

Hodgdon Yachts Inc.: tribute to development of V.1 Mako vessel for the Navy, S728 [6FE]

Honor Grounds, LLC: tribute, S5521 [11JN]

Housing: create a Federal Board of Certification to regulate the secondary mortgage market, S5953 [23JN]

———ensure States with low populations receive a fair share of mortgage revenue bond allocation increases, S2738 [8AP]

———provide needed housing reform, S2738 [8AP], S5953 [23JN], S7470 [25JY]

Husson College: tribute to transition to university status, S10319 [1OC]

Institute for Financial Literacy: tribute, S490 [30JA]

Insurance: provide parity under group health plans and insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetic devices and components and benefits for other medical and surgical services (S. 3517), S9028 [18SE]

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers: provide for continued oversight of the Internet domain name system and ensure physical location within the U.S. (S. Res. 564), S4185 [14MY]

Israel: independence anniversary, S4173 [14MY]

Johnny's Selected Seeds (business): tribute, S2341 [2AP]

Kelly's Closet (business): tribute, S1702 [6MR]

Kenway Corp.: Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership Manufacturer of the Year award recipient, S6153 [25JN]

Lewiston, ME: anniversary of Simones' Hot Dog Stand, S7774 [30JY]

LIHEAP: funding (S. 3186), motion to proceed, S7258 [24JY]

Living Nutz (company): tribute, S1269 [27FE]

Medicare: enhance beneficiary protections under parts C and D (S. 2687), S5555 [12JN]

———exempt complex rehabilitation and assistive technology products from competitive acquisition program (S. 2931), S3510 [29AP]

———provide for consolidated coverage of home infusion drug therapy (S. 3505), S8951 [17SE]

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 (S. 3101), motion to proceed, S5554 [12JN]

Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), S10269, S10270 [1OC]

Millar, Mark: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S8851 [16SE]

Morrison Chevrolet (business): Ellsworth, ME, Area Chamber of Commerce Top Drawer Award recipient, S3303 [23AP]

National Small Business Week: observance, S3303 [23AP], S3396 [24AP]

———observance (S. Res. 524), S3261 [22AP]

Newland Nursery & Landscaping, Inc.: tribute, S10880 [10DE]

Ogunquit, ME: anniversary of Arrows Restaurant, S6015 [24JN]

Old Orchard Beach, ME: tribute to Kate's Homemade Butter (business), S10647 [19NO]

Pensions: suspend minimum distribution requirements for certain retirement plans (S. 3719), S10813 [8DE]

Power resources: national energy policy, S7023 [22JY], S7258 [24JY]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), S2738 [8AP]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), House amendments, S5953 [23JN], S7470 [25JY]

R.C. North Plumbing & Heating Inc.: tribute, S6866 [16JY]

Ready, Brendan: SBA National Young Entrepreneurs of the Year award recipient, S3888 [7MY]

Ready, John: SBA National Young Entrepreneurs of the Year award recipient, S3888 [7MY]

Reiche, Ford: SBA Maine Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S4103 [13MY]

SBA: ensure independent operation of the Office of Advocacy and complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules (S. 2902), S3307 [23AP]

———establish a Small Business Information Security Task Force (S. 3102), S5391 [9JN]

———make improvements to women's procurement program (S. 2608), S790 [7FE]

———reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 3362), S7637 [29JY]

———reform and improve the HUBZone program for small business concerns (S. 3699), S10662 [19NO]

Science: establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund for development and construction of science parks, S2094 [13MR]

SIGCO, Inc.: tribute, S3077 [16AP]

Skowhegan, ME: tribute to Gifford's Ice Cream, S7145 [23JY]

Small business: provide incentives to small business concerns for innovative energy-efficient technologies and products (S. 3682), S10489 [2OC]

———take steps to stop the small business credit crunch (S. 3705), S10665 [19NO]

Taxation: establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund for reducing the income threshold used to calculate the refundable portion of the child tax credit with no inflation adjustment, S2093 [13MR]

———exclude from an employee's gross income any employer-provided supplemental instructional services assistance (S. 3655), S10177 [30SE]

———expand availability of industrial development bonds to facilities manufacturing intangible property (S. 2885), S3155 [17AP]

———provide a standard deduction for business use of a home (S. 3371), S7908 [31JY]

———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief, S10269 [1OC]

———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), S9259 [23SE]

———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), motion to proceed, S5410 [10JN]

———provide rate parity for open-loop and closed-loop biomass facilities under the renewable fuels tax credit, S10249 [1OC]

———provide that proceeds of qualified mortgage bonds may be used to provide refinancing for subprime loans and provide a temporary increase in the volume cap for such bonds, S2738 [8AP]

———suspend taxation of unemployment compensation for a certain period (S. 3718), S10813 [8DE]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (S. 3249), S6572 [10JY]

Television: make digital television transition and public safety funds available sooner to low-power rural stations and translators (S. 2607), S790 [7FE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S8337 [11SE]

Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers (company): tribute, S1998 [12MR]

Trans-Tech Industries, Inc.: tribute, S3590 [30AP]

Trucking industry: permit commercial trucks to use certain Interstate System highways to provide significant fuel savings in the transportation of goods (S. 3059), S4798 [22MY]

———require brokers to disclose and pay independent truckers for any fuel surcharges received from shippers that relate to fuel costs paid for by the truckers (S. 2910), S3404 [24AP]

Turkey: allow certain claims of U.S. nationals against Turkey (S. 695), S7025 [22JY]

Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program, S524-S526 [31JA]

Waukesha Home Design Center (business): tribute, S3396 [24AP]

Wells, ME: tribute to Congdon's Doughnuts Family Restaurant, S8945 [17SE]

Wilbur Yachts (business): anniversary, S9408 [24SE]

Texts of

S. 18, Troubled Asset Relief Program Inspector General Improvement Act, S10744 [20NO]

S. 2607, make digital television transition and public safety funds available sooner to low-power rural stations and translators, S790 [7FE]

S. 2608, Small Business Women's Procurement Program Improvement Act, S791 [7FE]

S. 2865, Fisheries Capital Construction Fund Enhancement Act, S3031 [15AP]

S. 2885, expand availability of industrial development bonds to facilities manufacturing intangible property, S3156 [17AP]

S. 2902, Independent Office of Advocacy and Small Business Regulatory Reform Act, S3308 [23AP]

S. 3102, Small Business Information Security Act, S5391 [9JN]

S. 3191, address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through baseline research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events, S6163-S6165 [25JN]

S. 3371, Home Office Tax Deduction Simplification and Improvement Act, S7909 [31JY]

S. 3517, Prosthetics Parity Act, S9028-S9030 [18SE]

S. 3522, Federal Board of Certification Act, S9033 [18SE]

S. 3655, Affordable Tutoring of Our Children Act, S10177 [30SE]

S. 3699, HUBZone Improvement Act, S10662 [19NO]

S. 3705, 10 Steps for a Main Street Economic Recovery Act, S10666-S10670 [19NO]

S. 3718, Unemployment Benefit Tax Suspension Act, S10813 [8DE]

S. 3719, Retirement Account Distribution Improvement Act, S10813 [8DE]

Tributes

Dole, Senator, S10962 [12DE]

Domenici, Senator, S10966 [12DE]

Hagel, Senator, S10969 [12DE]

Hontz, Karen, S1997 [12MR]

Le, Linda, S10801 [8DE]

Mangino, Antonio and Rose Ann, S2428 [3AP]

Shumack, Tucker, S10940 [11DE]

Smith, Senator, S10963 [12DE]

Sununu, Senator, S10964 [12DE]

Warner, Senator, S10966 [12DE]