FATTAH, CHAKA (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Articles and editorials

Anyone in Need Can Join Her Club, Melissa Dribben, Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer, E838 [7MY]

Formerly Homeless Teen Role Model, Ashwin Verghese, Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer, H7644 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 661), H9085 [23SE]

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]

Animals: prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 6598), H10845 [19NO]

Antitrust policy: amend laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems (see H.R. 5546), H7058 [23JY]

Armed Forces: commend military support groups for efforts to support servicemen and their families (see H. Res. 1200), H6826 [22JY]

———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 U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center (see H.R. 3229), H1973 [2AP]

———require payment of monthly special pay to members whose active duty service is extended by a stop-loss order or similar mechanism (see H.R. 6205), H5581 [18JN]

———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. Con. Res. 390), H7308 [29JY]

Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (see H.R. 3609), H814 [7FE]

Baytown, TX: anniversary (see H. Res. 934), H872 [12FE]

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

Borderline Personality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1005), H1446 [10MR]

Brown, Monica L.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 320), H2487 [17AP]

Burke, Yvonne Brathwaite: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 338), H3187 [7MY]

Burma: condemn undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum (see H. Con. Res. 317), H2225 [10AP]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see H.R. 6875), H8048 [11SE]

Caribbean nations: urge continued humanitarian assistance to countries affected by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike and Tropical Storms Fay and Hanna (see H. Con. Res. 438), H10300 [27SE]

Caribbean-American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 364), H4831 [22MY]

Children and youth: assist foster children in developing or maintaining connections to family, community, support, health care, and school (see H.R. 6307), H5865 [23JN]

———authorize additional appropriations for summer youth employment activities (see H.R. 6332), H5796 [20JN]

———connect foster youth to the workforce through internship programs and encourage employers to increase employment opportunities for foster youth (see H. Res. 1332), H6406 [10JY]

———establish kinship navigator programs and kinship guardianship assistance payments for children (see H.R. 2188), H1188 [3MR]

———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), H994 [14FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for summer youth employment activities (see H.R. 5444), H993 [14FE]

———recognize importance of the School Breakfast Program and its overall positive effect on low-income children and encourage States to strengthen school breakfast programs (see H. Res. 1013), H1220 [4MR]

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

Citizens' Commission on Educational Equity: establish (see H.R. 7203), H10330 [28SE]

Civil rights: restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights under civil rights statutes (see H.R. 5129), H455 [23JA]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (see H.R. 1185), H3885 [14MY]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (see H.R. 1185), H3885 [14MY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: condemn sexual violence and call on the international community to take immediate actions to respond to the violence (see H. Res. 1227), H4976 [4JN]

Congressional Club: anniversary (see H. Res. 1026), H1974 [2AP]

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

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

Contracts: require the consent of both automobile dealers and consumers to enter into automobile sales and lease contracts with binding arbitration clauses (see H.R. 5312), H1618 [12MR]

Credit: permit deferrals on certain home mortgage foreclosures to take remedial action and require home mortgage servicers to provide notice of any upcoming reset of interest rates (see H.R. 6076), H6674 [16JY]

———provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see H.R. 5244), H811 [7FE]

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 H.R. 5473), H2760 [24AP]

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

———making supplemental appropriations for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (see H.R. 5180), H1032 [25FE]

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), H9085 [23SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide dental care to veterans with service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 5595), H2267 [14AP]

Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 2266), H6727 [17JY]

d'Harnoncourt, Anne: tribute (see H. Res. 1348), H6734 [21JY]

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), H10845 [19NO]

Diseases: prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 2210), H9085 [23SE]

Ecology and environment: reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through creation of a domestic carbon market and international trade measures, and direct revenues to public interests (see H.R. 6316), H5728 [19JN]

———require compliance by defense-related agencies with all environmental laws (see H.R. 3366), H995 [14FE]

Education: establish an adolescent literacy program (see H.R. 2289), H9085 [23SE]

———provide grants to States to ensure students exit middle grades prepared for success in a high school with a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for postsecondary education and the workplace (see H.R. 3406), H9085 [23SE]

———recognize achievements of high school valedictorians, promote importance of encouraging intellectual growth, and reward academic excellence of all high school students (see H. Res. 1229), H4831 [22MY]

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

Employment: establish a living wage and a policy providing jobs for everyone in the U.S. and its territories (see H.R. 1050), H2266 [14AP]

———provide effective career training and technical education programs, address barriers resulting from family responsibilities, and encourage entrance into nontraditional occupations (see H.R. 5774), H2659 [23AP]

———provide for paid sick leave in order to address the health needs of individuals and family members (see H.R. 1542), H2853 [29AP]

EPA: provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (see H.R. 5469), H1822 [31MR]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H10856 [20NO]

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

Families and domestic relations: recognize contributions of foster parents (see H. Res. 1185), H3886 [14MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (see H.R. 2744), H2151 [9AP]

FDA: provide for the licensing of comparable biological products to allow for lower-cost, generic versions of biotech drugs (see H.R. 1038), H10642 [29SE]

Federal employees: ensure that at least two-thirds of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (see H.R. 3799), H1702 [13MR] (see H.R. 5718), H2069 [8AP] (see H.R. 5781), H2265 [14AP]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 4838), H25 [15JA]

Federal Employees' Compensation Act: cover services provided to injured workers by physician assistants and nurse practitioners (see H.R. 4651), H3777 [13MY]

FHA: create a voluntary program that provides mortgage refinancing assistance to allow families to stay in their homes, protect neighborhoods, and help stabilize the housing market (see H.R. 5830), H2485 [17AP]

Fish and Wildlife Act: establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildlife from aircraft (see H.R. 3663), H295 [16JA]

Food stamps: repeal denial of eligibility of ex-offenders (see H.R. 5802), H3404 [8MY]

Foreign policy: express that a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the U.S. to peace and prosperity (see H. Res. 1078), H6408 [10JY]

Fort Presque Isle National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 6730), H7786 [31JY]

GAO: reform (see H.R. 5683), H2554 [22AP]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 370), H5214 [10JN] (see H. Res. 900), H5045 [5JN]

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

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), H348 [17JA]

Haiti: provide for professional exchanges with Haiti (see H.R. 6255), H5406 [12JN]

Hate Crime Statistics Act: include crimes against the homeless (see H.R. 2216), H9974 [25SE]

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

Health: establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products (see H.R. 5629), H10132 [26SE]

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

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

———provide for expansion of Federal programs to prevent and manage vision loss (see H.R. 3750), H3404 [8MY]

———provide revised standards for quality assurance in screening and evaluation of gynecologic cytology preparations (see H.R. 1237), H1341 [5MR]

———set standards for medical diagnostic equipment and establish program to promote good health, disease prevention, and wellness and to prevent secondary conditions for individuals with disabilities (see H.R. 3294), H10845 [19NO]

Health care facilities: establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2123), H6674 [16JY]

Higher Education Act: repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 5157), H1074 [26FE]

Homeless Assistance Act: implement protection and services for children and youths in out-of-home care (see H.R. 4880), H4061 [15MY]

———provide education for homeless children and youths (see H.R. 3205), H3186 [7MY]

House of Representatives: establish a program under which employing offices may agree to reimburse employees for child care expenses (see H.R. 5598), H2267 [14AP]

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

Human rights: express that the U.S. should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions (see H. Res. 1169), H3018 [1MY]

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

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: permit prevailing party in actions or proceedings brought to enforce the Act to be awarded expert witness fees and certain other expenses (see H.R. 4188), H3186 [7MY]

Inglewood, CA: anniversary (see H. Res. 962), H1032 [25FE]

International Day of Non-Violence: observance (see H. Res. 653), H2267 [14AP]

International Year of Sanitation: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 318), H2071 [8AP]

Investments: regulate over-the-counter trading of energy derivatives (see H.R. 594), H2853 [29AP]

Iran: 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), H7854 [8SE]

Iraq: establish a fund to support international efforts for political reconciliation (see H.R. 5925), H6728 [17JY]

———provide for congressional consultation relative to certain long-term agreements and ensure that such agreements are in the form of a treaty to which the Senate has given advice and consent (see H.R. 4959), H622 [6FE]

———provide for recovery and stability (see H.R. 5488), H2151 [9AP]

———reassert congressional role relative to security commitments, defer long-term commitments to the next Administration and Congress, and maintain legal authority and immunity of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5626), H7809 [1AU]

———recognize impact of financial costs of war on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities (see H. Res. 1019), H1540 [11MR]

———require congressional approval to maintain a U.S. military presence and accept the principle of setting a timetable for redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Res. 1329), H6406 [10JY]

———respect sovereignty, redeploy U.S. Armed Forces if asked, and submit a plan for redeployment of U.S. forces and contractors (see H. Res. 1326), H7790 [31JY]

———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), H2554 [22AP]

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]

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

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

Lloyd, Earl: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 286), H623 [6FE]

Local government: permit purchase from the Dept. of the Treasury of certain mortgages held by persons who are not less than 120 days in default in repaying the mortgage debts (see H.R. 7113), H10643 [29SE]

Local Initiatives Support Corp.: funding (see H.R. 6892), H8127 [15SE]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 244), H5730 [19JN]

Malaria Awareness Day: observance (see H. Res. 389), H4062 [15MY]

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

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

Medicaid: establish independent foster care adolescents as a mandatory category of individuals for coverage under State programs (see H.R. 1376), H4975 [4JN]

———extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H2071 [8AP]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 3326), H3404 [8MY]

———provide a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5268), H6230 [8JY]

———temporarily delay application of proposed changes to payment rules for case management and targeted case management services (see H.R. 5173), H1342 [5MR]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 6826), H7808 [1AU]

———increase caps on graduate medical education positions for States with a shortage of residents (see H.R. 1093), H25 [15JA]

———protect beneficiaries' access to home health services (see H.R. 3865), H9085 [23SE]

———provide coverage for consultations regarding orders for life sustaining treatment and provide grants for development and expansion of programs for such orders (see H.R. 7181), H10299 [27SE]

———provide coverage of screening tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) (see H.R. 4055), H3186 [7MY]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see H.R. 2073), H3403 [8MY]

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

National Better Hearing and Speech Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 352), H6408 [10JY]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 280), H559 [29JA]

National Cancer Institute: make grants for the discovery and validation of biomarkers for use in risk stratification for, and early detection and screening of, ovarian cancer (see H.R. 3689), H9085 [23SE]

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

National New Deal Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 360), H7308 [29JY]

National Night Out: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1324), H6343 [9JY]

National Passport Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1379), H8276 [16SE]

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

National STD Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1131), H2553 [22AP]

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

National Train Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1085), H3021 [1MY]

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

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 3543), H2266 [14AP]

No Child Left Behind Act: reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (see H.R. 2864), H4877 [3JN]

Olympic games: recognize progress made by participating countries to increase participation of women and advocate for improved opportunities for women to participate in sports (see H. Res. 1409), H7808 [1AU]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H1342 [5MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1000), H6408 [10JY]

Postal Service: provide for the protection and integrity of mail (see H.R. 4236), H5482 [17JN]

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), H5797 [20JN]

———regulate certain transactions involving energy commodities and strengthen enforcement authorities of FERC under Natural Gas Act and Federal Power Act (see H.R. 6330), H5796 [20JN]

Pran, Dith: tribute (see H. Res. 1109), H2659 [23AP]

Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 896), H1822 [31MR]

Public lands: secure and conserve Federal public lands and natural resources along the international land borders of the U.S. (see H.R. 2593), H2070 [8AP]

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

Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act: define environmental intervention blood lead level and establish additional requirements for certain lead hazard screens (see H.R. 6309), H6343 [9JY]

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

Saudi Arabia: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to Saudi Arabia (see H.J. Res. 76), H24 [15JA]

Sendler, Irena: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 361), H4831 [22MY]

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

Small business: encourage development of small business cooperatives for healthcare options to improve coverage for employees (CHOICE) including through a small business CHOICE tax credit (see H.R. 6582), H7165 [24JY]

Social Security: ensure every uninsured child has health insurance coverage (see H.R. 2357), H3186 [7MY]

———extend moratorium on implementation of a rule on Federal-State financial partnership under Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program and finalization of graduate medical education rule (see H.R. 3533), H3404 [8MY]

———provide equitable access for foster care and adoption services for Indian children in tribal areas (see H.R. 4688), H9974 [25SE]

———remove inmate limitations on Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, and State Children's Health Insurance Program benefits for persons in custody pending disposition of charges (see H.R. 5698), H10845 [19NO]

Sudan: codify existing sanctions until certain conditions relative to a just and lasting peace are met (see H.R. 6416), H6175 [26JN]

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1110), H995 [14FE]

———allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 5823), H7854 [8SE]

———consolidate the current education tax incentives into one credit against income tax for higher education expenses (see H.R. 2458), H3186 [7MY]

———exclude from income amounts received from certain unlawful discrimination claims and allow income averaging for backpay and frontpay awards from such claims (see H.R. 1540), H1539 [11MR]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 1820), H9974 [25SE]

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

———provide a refundable credit against income tax to assist individuals with high residential energy costs (see H.R. 6321), H6407 [10JY]

———provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see H.R. 6407), H9085 [23SE]

Tourist trade: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote tourist, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S. (see H.R. 3232), H2948 [30AP]

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

U.N.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 380), H6009 [24JN]

West Virginia University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 938), H456 [23JA]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 1014), H8578 [22SE]

———strengthen U.S. advocacy for women's rights by establishing a Dept. of State Office of International Women's Rights and a U.S. Commission on International Women's Rights (see H.R. 3728), H2356 [15AP]

World Refugee Day: observance (see H. Res. 1290), H6674 [16JY]

Zimbabwe: call on Government to postpone run-off Presidential election and encourage African organizations to impose sanctions until a fair and free run-off election is conducted (see H. Res. 1301), H6178 [26JN]

———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), H5581 [18JN]

———condemn decision to hold run-off Presidential election (see H. Res. 1337), H6407 [10JY]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Families and domestic relations: establish an adoption process improvement pilot program (see H.R. 6459), H6405 [10JY]

National GEAR UP Day: designate (see H. Res. 1311), H6176 [26JN]

Philadelphia, PA: establish Centennial Historic District (see H.R. 6668), H7628 [30JY]

Taxation: allow a credit for contributions to a trust used to provide need-based college scholarships (see H.R. 6352), H6009 [24JN]

White House Conference on Children and Youth: convene (see H.R. 5461), H993 [14FE]

Remarks

Children and youth: assist foster children in developing or maintaining connections to family, community, support, health care, and school (H.R. 6307), H5929 [24JN]

Dept. of Education: improve and enhance the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), H7644, H7667 [31JY]

Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10374 [29SE], H10774 [3OC]

Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 4137), H775 [7FE]

———amend and extend (H.R. 4137), conference report, H7667, H7672 [31JY]

———amend and extend (H.R. 4137), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1389), H7644 [31JY]

History: commemorate anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade, E287 [4MR]

Hyman, David L.: Philadelphia, PA, American Jewish Committee Judge Learned Hand Award recipient, E329 [6MR]

Mattleman, Marciene S.: Philadelphia Award recipient, E837 [7MY]

Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10774 [3OC]

National Crittenton Foundation: anniversary, E600 [14AP]

National GEAR UP Day: designate (H. Res. 1311), H6781 [22JY]

National Urban League: tribute to the Opportunity Compact, E290 [4MR]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (H. Res. 951), H1239 [5MR]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Please Touch Museum, E2284 [20NO]

Taxation: provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, H10374 [29SE]

Teach for America, Inc.: funding, H775 [7FE]

Votes: position on missed, H1241 [5MR], H2394 [16AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H5040 [5JN]

Tributes

Beach, George A., E2286 [20NO]

Campbell, Albert F., E1013 [22MY]

d'Harnoncourt, Anne, E1162 [5JN]

Evans, Samuel L., E1258 [18JN]