MALONEY, CAROLYN B. (a Representative from New York)

Appointments

Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern Into the House Chamber, H2860 [30AP]

Articles and editorials

NATO Enlargement—The View From Athens, Alexandros P. Mallias, Huffington Post (Internet site), H1873 [1AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Advertising: require certain labeling of unsolicited commercial mail (see H.R. 5895), H3020 [1MY]

African Americans: honor inventors, past and present, for their leadership, courage, and significant contributions to our national competitiveness (see H. Res. 966), H813 [7FE]

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: anniversary (see H. Res. 1088), H2069 [8AP]

American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 972), H870 [12FE]

AmeriCorps Week: observance (see H. Res. 1173), H3110 [6MY]

Animal Welfare Act: prohibit dog fighting ventures (see H.R. 3327), H295 [16JA]

Animals: conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items or products containing bear viscera (see H.R. 5534), H1974 [2AP]

———prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 6598), H7790 [31JY]

———prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 5852), H3778 [13MY]

———require collection of data on animal cruelty crimes (see H.R. 6597), H10867 [9DE]

Armed Forces: authorize extended benefits for autistic dependents of certain retirees (see H.R. 6930), H8396 [17SE]

———establish a Federal employees program to authorize use of leave by caregivers for family members of certain individuals performing military service (see H.R. 6326), H6230 [8JY]

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

———honor service and achievements of women members and female veterans (see H. Res. 1054), H1890 [1AP]

———identify members exposed to depleted uranium during military service and provide health testing of such members (see H.R. 207), H4975 [4JN]

———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), H6825 [22JY]

———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), H2224 [10AP]

———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), H1700 [13MR]

———recognize exceptional sacrifice of Army National Guard 69th Infantry Regiment in support of Global War on Terrorism (see H. Res. 991), H1222 [4MR]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1153), H3021 [1MY]

Bankruptcy: exempt from means testing certain National Guard and Reserve members (see H.R. 4044), H1539 [11MR]

Bhutto, Benazir: condemn assassination and reaffirm U.S. commitment to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan (see H. Res. 912), H296 [16JA]

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

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

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

Brown, Monica L.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 320), H1974 [2AP]

Burke, Yvonne Brathwaite: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 338), H5482 [17JN]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 93), H5581 [18JN]

Business and industry: require disclosure of payments to foreign governments for the extraction of natural resources and allow shareholders more appropriately to determine associated risks (see H.R. 6066), H8019 [10SE]

Caribbean-American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 364), H5482 [17JN]

Caroline O'Day Post Office Building, Rye, NY: designate (see H.R. 6265), H5407 [12JN]

Challenger (space shuttle): anniversary of crash (see H. Res. 943), H479 [28JA]

Charles L. Brieant, Jr., Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, White Plains, NY: designate (see H.R. 6340), H5796 [20JN]

Children and youth: 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]

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

Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see H.R. 2040), H25 [15JA]

Clean Air Act: reduce mercury, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxide emissions (see H.R. 3989), H6825 [22JY]

Coal: require new coal-fired electric generating units to use state-of-the-art control technology to capture and permanently sequester carbon dioxide emissions (see H.R. 5575), H5865 [23JN]

Construction industries: promote and enhance local building code enforcement administration by establishing a competitive matching grant program (see H.R. 4461), H5730 [19JN]

Courts: provide an alternate procedure for the prosecution of certain criminal contempts referred for prosecution by the House of Representatives (see H.R. 6508), H6728 [17JY]

Cpl. John P. Sigsbee Post Office, Waterville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5975), H3108 [6MY]

Crime: applaud organizations that engage in the prevention of domestic violence and provide outreach and support services for victims (see H. Res. 1394), H7788 [31JY]

Daniel, Margaret Truman: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 292), H1032 [25FE]

Dept. of Defense: develop a comprehensive strategy to increase the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault and rape cases in the military (see H. Con. Res. 397), H8276 [16SE]

———establish searchable database of names and citations of members of the Armed Forces and civilians awarded the Medal of Honor or other medals authorized for the military (see H.R. 3769), H1889 [1AP]

———phase out the use of private military contractors (see H.R. 4102), H3020 [1MY]

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: suspend acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 6022), H3778 [13MY]

———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), H3777 [13MY]

Dept. of HHS: conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 3334), H2948 [30AP]

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 HUD: make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs (see H.R. 5818), H2441 [16AP]

Dept. of Justice: establish a State grant program to establish ``Silver Alert'' notification systems to locate missing individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related illnesses (see H.R. 5898), H3187 [7MY]

———extend authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 6045), H6089 [25JN]

Dept. of State: submit report outlining steps taken and plans made to end Turkey's blockade of Armenia (see H.R. 6079), H10642 [29SE]

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 (see H.R. 6251), H5482 [17JN]

———prohibit oil or gas leases on certain tracts in the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf until it is determined whether to list the polar bear as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 5058), H2760 [24AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a commemorative quarter dollar coin program emblematic of a national park or other national site in each State, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (see H.R. 6184), H4974 [4JN]

———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]

———permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6532), H6825 [22JY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a Flexibility Incentive Grant Pilot Program to provide incentives to States and counties to establish new sources of revenue for transit projects and services (see H.R. 1606), H7629 [30JY]

———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), H3777 [13MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a presumption of service connection of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 5454), H3885 [14MY]

———establish Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (see H.R. 2818), H2012 [3AP]

———improve disability compensation evaluation procedure for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and the diagnosis and treatment of such disorders (see H.R. 5448), H1418 [6MR]

———improve home loan guaranty programs (see H.R. 4884), H2854 [29AP]

———restore plot allowance eligibility for veterans of any war and restore headstone or marker allowance for eligible persons (see H.R. 1273), H1155 [27FE]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 3175), H1188 [3MR]

———provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 2266), H7165 [24JY]

Diseases: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 1032), H3050 [5MY]

———catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes (see H.R. 3544), H2487 [17AP]

———identify causes and cure, expand data collection, and study access to and quality of care for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (see H.R. 1188), H1221 [4MR]

———increase Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (see H. Res. 353), H5482 [17JN]

———increase housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services (HANDS) for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 6282), H5797 [20JN]

———provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy (see H.R. 5265), H5865 [23JN]

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

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]

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), H994 [14FE]

———provide Federal aid and economic stimulus through a one-time revenue grant to States and local governments (see H.R. 6770), H7787 [31JY]

Education: 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]

———tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 916), H390 [22JA]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in schools (see H.R. 4926), H457 [23JA]

Employment: provide effective career training and technical education programs, address barriers resulting from family responsibilities, and encourage entrance into nontraditional occupations (see H.R. 5774), H2224 [10AP]

———provide for a paid family and medical leave insurance program (see H.R. 5873), H2552 [22AP]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (see H. Con. Res. 371), H5482 [17JN]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: correct definition of willful noncompliance relative to violations involving the printing of an expiration date on certain credit and debit card receipts before a certain date (see H.R. 4008), H350 [17JA]

Fair Housing Act: commemorate anniversaries of enactment and later enactment of amending legislation (see H. Res. 1095), H2267 [14AP]

Family and Medical Leave Act: eliminate an hours of service requirement for benefits (see H.R. 6029), H3776 [13MY]

———permit leave for victims, and immediate family members of victims, of violent crime and domestic violence to attend court proceedings relating to such crimes (see H.R. 5845), H2486 [17AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on broadcast media ownership (see H.J. Res. 79), H6577 [15JY]

———implement recommendations relative to low-power FM radio service (see H.R. 2802), H6577 [15JY]

FDIC: establish a systematic mortgage modification program (see H.R. 7326), H10975 [10DE]

Federal agencies and departments: direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice Office (see H.R. 4652), H2443 [16AP]

Federal employees: increase maximum age up to which an individual may be afforded health coverage as a dependent child under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 5550), H1417 [6MR]

Federal Employees' Compensation Act: cover services provided to injured workers by physician assistants and nurse practitioners (see H.R. 4651), H814 [7FE]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1142), H1618 [12MR]

FEMA: establish the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (see H.R. 4183), H6407 [10JY]

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]

Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1079), H2225 [10AP]

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), H2071 [8AP]

Food stamps: repeal denial of eligibility of ex-offenders (see H.R. 5802), H7308 [29JY]

Foreign Service: extend comparability pay adjustments to employees serving overseas and authorize a death gratuity payable to surviving dependents of employees who die as a result of injuries sustained while on duty (see H.R. 3202), H2853 [29AP]

Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (see H.R. 7090), H9973 [25SE]

Germany: anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass (see H. Res. 1435), H8127 [15SE]

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

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: grant congressional consent and approval (see H.R. 6577), H7165 [24JY]

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]

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

Hazardous substances: ban sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080), collect and destroy remaining stocks, compensate for any turned in for destruction, and prohibit Government use of certain predator control devices (see H.R. 4775), H2356 [15AP]

———require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 4936), H350 [17JA]

Health: expand the dental workforce and improve dental access, prevention, and data reporting (see H.R. 5549), H4975 [4JN]

———national policy to increase Federal commitment prioritizing disease prevention and public health (see H. Res. 1381), H8276 [16SE]

———permit Federal funding for syringe exchange programs to reduce transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis (see H.R. 6680), H8578 [22SE]

———reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases (see H.R. 1653), H2012 [3AP]

———require group and individual insurer coverage of individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials (see H.R. 2676), H390 [22JA]

———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), H995 [14FE]

Health care facilities: assist trauma centers with uncompensated care costs, core mission services, emergency needs, and information technology to prevent further closures and downgrades (see H.R. 5942), H5408 [12JN]

Health care professionals: provide grants for the training of graduate medical residents in preventive medicine and public health (see H.R. 3404), H6342 [9JY]

House Rules: observe a moment of silence in the House of Representatives on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1183), H4834 [22MY]

Housing: support goal of increased and sustainable homeownership and recognize importance of homeownership programs, fair lending laws, and fair housing laws in achieving that goal (see H. Con. Res. 392), H6727 [17JY]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5927), H10867 [9DE]

———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]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1691), H25 [15JA]

Immigration: authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a U.S. college or university in science, technology, engineering, or math to be admitted for permanent residence (see H.R. 6039), 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), H10867 [9DE]

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), H2854 [29AP]

Insurance: provide coverage of screening mammography for women over 40 and for women at high risk for breast cancer if diagnostic mammography is covered (see H.R. 2708), H456 [23JA]

———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 H.R. 5615), H5581 [18JN]

———require that group health plans provide coverage for pervasive developmental disorders such as autism (see H.R. 5028), H10845 [19NO]

International Whaling Commission: end commercial, coastal, and community-based whaling and strengthen whale conservation efforts (see H. Con. Res. 350), H5482 [17JN]

International Year of Sanitation: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 318), H2267 [14AP]

Iran: clarify that the use of force against Iran is not authorized by the Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq, any resolution previously adopted, or any other provision of law (see H.J. Res. 64), H390 [22JA]

———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), H4878 [3JN]

Iraq: 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]

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

Jews: commit to prioritizing the fight against anti-Semitism and promote tolerance at home and abroad (see H.J. Res. 84), H3885 [14MY]

Julia M. Carson Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 5472), H1772 [14MR]

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

Kenneth Peter Zebrowski Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 6199), H5482 [17JN]

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site: adjust boundary (see H.R. 3063), H2853 [29AP]

Meals On Wheels Association of America: tribute (see H. Res. 259), H1155 [27FE]

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

———impose moratorium on implementation of a regulation related to the outpatient clinic and hospital facility services definition and upper payment limit (see H.R. 7219), H10641 [29SE]

———improve access to advanced practice nurses and physician assistants (see H.R. 2066), H814 [7FE]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 3326), H995 [14FE]

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

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 1621), H1031 [25FE]

Medicare: delay phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor (see H.R. 6873), H8128 [15SE]

———deliver a meaningful drug benefit and lower prescription drug prices (see H.R. 3932), H871 [12FE]

———ensure access to recreational therapy in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, inpatient psychiatric facilities, and skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 4248), H2659 [23AP]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1926), H9974 [25SE]

———repeal competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services (see H.R. 3453), H4061 [15MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: preserve access to health care (see H.R. 7241), H10828 [3OC]

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

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

National Archives and Records Administration: make grants to States for the preservation and dissemination of historical records (see H.R. 6056), H3884 [14MY]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 280), H814 [7FE]

National Brain Cancer Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 424), H1703 [13MR]

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

National Campus Safety Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1288), H7059 [23JY]

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), H6177 [26JN]

National Commission To Study the Establishment of the National Museum of the American People: establish (see H.R. 6883), H8049 [11SE]

National Consumer Protection Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 973), H1184 [28FE]

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

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

National Falls Prevention Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1478), H10700 [2OC]

National GEAR UP Day: designate (see H. Res. 1311), H6231 [8JY]

National Homeownership Month: observance (see H. Res. 1271), H5407 [12JN]

National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (see H.R. 3896), H6230 [8JY]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1260), H5581 [18JN]

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 134), H4061 [15MY]

National New Deal Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 360), H6230 [8JY]

National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 369), H3187 [7MY]

National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H10643 [29SE]

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

National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 963), H872 [12FE]

National Scleroderma Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1232), H6178 [26JN]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 330), H2486 [17AP]

National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 393), H8578 [22SE]

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), H2486 [17AP]

National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1021), H1220 [4MR]

Neufeld, Peter J.: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5193), H556 [29JA]

New York Giants (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 960), H621 [6FE]

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]

———tribute to U.S. women's gymnastics team (see H. Res. 1428), H8049 [11SE]

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

———condemn use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism toward Israel in young Palestinian children (see H. Res. 1069), H2012 [3AP]

Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Res. 407), H7788 [31JY]

Peace Corps: provide continued funding and increase readjustment allowance for returning volunteers (see H.R. 5535), H5730 [19JN]

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

Phelps, Michael: tribute for participation in Olympic games (see H. Res. 1418), H7853 [8SE]

Poverty: express that the U.S. has a moral responsibility to meet the needs of the impoverished, disadvantaged, or otherwise in poverty (see H. Con. Res. 198), H25 [15JA]

———provide for an improved method to measure poverty to enable a better assessment of the effects of certain programs (see H.R. 6941), H10132 [26SE]

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]

Presidents of the U.S.: express that the President should not issue pardons to senior members of his administration during the final 90 days of his term of office (see H. Res. 1531), H10867 [9DE]

Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 896), H1342 [5MR]

Product safety: ban use of bisphenol A in food and beverage containers (see H.R. 6228), H9974 [25SE]

———establish a comprehensive process to inform consumers about food and product recalls (see H.R. 5636), H2152 [9AP]

Public Health Service Act: revise and expand the drug discount program to improve provision of discounts on drug purchases for certain safety net providers (see H.R. 2606), H5408 [12JN]

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), H5865 [23JN]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 3929), H7956 [9SE]

———establish a national maximum speed limit of 60 miles per hour on highways, and 65 miles per hour on portions of the National Highway System located outside of an urbanized area (see H.R. 6458), H7308 [29JY]

Roosevelt, Theodore: tribute (see H. Res. 1352), H8397 [17SE]

Russert, Timothy J., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1275), H5481 [17JN]

Safety: express importance of swimming lessons and recognize danger of drowning among minority children (see H. Res. 1446), H8579 [22SE]

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]

Scheck, Barry C.: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5193), H556 [29JA]

SEC: reinstate uptick rule on short sales of securities (see H.R. 6517), H6673 [16JY]

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 337), H2948 [30AP]

Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (see H.R. 6064), H5730 [19JN]

Ships and vessels: establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels (see H.R. 6408), H6175 [26JN]

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

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for certain disability benefits in the cases of individuals with disabling burn injuries (see H.R. 685), H813 [7FE]

———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), H7789 [31JY]

———revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington's disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease (see H.R. 6259), H9085 [23SE]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5447), H2356 [15AP]

Stan Lundine Post Office Building, Jamestown, NY: designate (see H.R. 6226), H5214 [10JN]

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), H995 [14FE]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 3934), H5580 [18JN]

———permit foreign jewelry manufacturers who use U.S. precious metals in their articles to deduct the value of such metals when paying import duties on the articles (see H.R. 5136), H3404 [8MY]

Taxation: allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 5823), H4975 [4JN]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 1820), H7956 [9SE]

———provide a refundable tax credit for education and training expenses relating to autism spectrum disorders to increase the number of teachers with such expertise (see H.R. 2390), H10845 [19NO]

Tay-Sachs Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1333), H7956 [9SE]

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

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

U.N.: support the U.N. African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and call upon member States and the international community to contribute resources necessary to ensure its success (see H. Res. 1351), H7059 [23JY]

Veterans: encourage model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coordinating services to address the academic, financial, physical, and social needs of veteran students (see H.R. 5143), H814 [7FE]

———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H6342 [9JY]

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

William `Bill' Clay Post Office Building, St. Louis, MO: designate (see H.R. 5395), H1342 [5MR]

Women: reduce maternal mortality (see H. Res. 1022), H1341 [5MR]

World Glaucoma Day: observance (see H. Res. 981), H1184 [28FE]

World War II: honor heroic service and sacrifice of U.S. soldiers detained at the Nazi camp at Berga, Germany (see H. Res. 883), H480 [28JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Barlow, Richard M.: relief (see H.R. 6232), H5215 [10JN]

Bureau of the Census: establish as an independent agency (see H.R. 7069), H9972 [25SE]

Children and youth: provide vouchers for the purchase of educational books for children participating in the WIC program (see H.R. 6175), H4973 [4JN]

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), H4831 [22MY]

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

Crime: protect civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and create employer liability for negligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. 6927), H8396 [17SE]

Dept. of HUD: make grants to nonprofit community organizations for the development of open space on municipally owned vacant lots in urban areas (see H.R. 7209), H10330 [28SE]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program (see H.R. 5057), H349 [17JA]

Dept. of the Interior: improve administration of the Minerals Management Service (see H.R. 7211), H10330 [28SE]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: reauthorize temporary mortgage and rental payments program (see H.R. 5685), H1973 [2AP]

Expedited Funds Availability Act: provide a 1-time adjustment in certain dollar amounts to account for inflation and provide for future adjustments of such amounts on a regular basis (see H.R. 6871), H8048 [11SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow employees to take additional leave, parental involvement leave for educational and extracurricular activities and clarify leave may be used for medical needs or to assist elderly relatives (see H.R. 7233), 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. 5718), H2069 [8AP] (see H.R. 5781), H2265 [14AP]

FEMA: modify terms of the Community Disaster Loan Program (see H.R. 6750), H7786 [31JY]

Geraldine Ferraro Post Office Building, Long Island City, NY: designate (see H.R. 7286), H10844 [19NO]

GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia to house a National Women's History Museum (see H.R. 6548), H6726 [17JY]

National Consumer Cooperative Bank: treat the nonprofit corporation affiliate as a community development financial institution (see H.R. 6642), H7307 [29JY]

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 6594), H7163 [24JY] (see H.R. 7174), H10299 [27SE]

Tariff: cis-3-hexen-1-ol (see H.R. 5183), H556 [29JA]

———C12-18 alkenes (see H.R. 5188), H556 [29JA]

———cyclopentadecanolide (see H.R. 5182), H556 [29JA]

———magnesium aluminum hydroxide carbonate hydrate (see H.R. 5187), H556 [29JA]

———magnesium zinc aluminum hydroxide carbonate hydrate (see H.R. 5186), H556 [29JA]

———polytetramethylene ether glycol (see H.R. 5185), H556 [29JA]

———2-methyl-3-(3,4 methylenedioxyphenyl) propanal (see H.R. 5184), H556 [29JA]

Terrorism: improve Federal response efforts after a terrorist strike or other major disaster affecting homeland security (see H.R. 6852), H7955 [9SE]

Thomas Jefferson Census Bureau Headquarters Building, Suitland, MD: designate (see H.R. 5599), H1618 [12MR]

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

Voting: improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (see H.R. 7265), H10828 [3OC]

Women: determine the health risks of dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in feminine hygiene products and collect and analyze data on toxic shock syndrome (see H.R. 5181), H556 [29JA]

Letters

Mother's Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Frank, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5172 [10JN]

———Representative Rangel, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5172 [10JN]

Lists

Energy legislation, H6284 [9JY]

Federation of Hellenic American Educators and Cultural Associations Capitol Awards for Promoting Hellenic Language and Culture recipients, E1156 [5JN]

Organizations supporting H.R. 5244, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act, H8592 [23SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H391 [23JA]

Press releases

Researchers Take Hard Line Against UV Exposure—Hundreds Affirm Harmful Effects of Ultraviolet Rays, Discourage Intentional Tanning: Melanoma Research Foundation and Society for Melanoma Research, E1518 [22JY]

Remarks

American Citizens Abroad (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E1735 [9SE]

Amtrak: reauthorize (H.R. 6003), H5232 [11JN]

———reauthorize (S. 294), H6772 [22JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), Senate amendment, E989 [21MY]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), Senate amendments, E1305 [20JN]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E721 [24AP]

Blue Mountain Lake, NY: anniversary of Boat Livery, E1431 [10JY]

Brooklyn, NY: preserve affordable housing units in Starrett City complex, H3095 [6MY]

Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 254), H5160 [10JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), H1589, H1591, H1593, H1594 [12MR]

Bureau of the Census: establish as an independent agency (H.R. 7069), E2027 [26SE]

Bush, President: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 106), E721 [24AP]

———evaluation of economic policies, H1589, H1591 [12MR], H6346 [10JY]

Children and youth: provide vouchers for the purchase of educational books for children participating in the WIC program (H.R. 6175), E1139 [4JN]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1338), H7686 [31JY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), H2716 [24AP]

———require Internet posting of the number of deaths, missing persons, and reported crimes committed on cruise ships and require cruise lines to include this as a link on their public Internet sites, H2716 [24AP]

Commodity Exchange Act: bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets (H.R. 6604), H8439 [18SE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: condemn sexual violence and call on the international community to take immediate actions to respond to the violence (H. Res. 1227), H8633 [23SE]

Contracts: improve Federal agency awards and oversight of contracts and assistance and strengthen accountability of Government-wide suspension and debarment system, H9215 [24SE]

———improve Federal agency awards and oversight of contracts and assistance and strengthen accountability of Government-wide suspension and debarment system (H.R. 3033), H2571 [23AP]

———reform acquisition practices of the Federal Government, H4774 [22MY]

Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 5244), H6391-H6393 [10JY], H8584, H8598, H8603, H8604, H8605, H8606, H8607, H8608, H8610 [23SE]

———provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 5244), consideration (H. Res. 1476), H8592 [23SE]

———provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 5244), motion to recommit, H8612 [23SE]

———require FRS study on impact of credit availability for small businesses, veterans, or minorities prior to enacting legislation to enhance disclosure under an open end credit plan, H8612 [23SE]

Crime: protect civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and create employer liability for negligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes on employer-controlled premises (H.R. 6927), E1823 [17SE]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H6804 [22JY]

———independence anniversary, E2033 [26SE]

———support positive actions aimed at opening additional crossing points along the cease-fire line, thereby contributing to reunification efforts (H. Res. 407), H6804 [22JY], E2033 [26SE]

———support removal of Turkish occupation troops (H. Res. 620), H6804 [22JY]

———support U.N.-brokered agreement between former Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat relative to reunification (H. Res. 405), H6804 [22JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), H9215 [24SE]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4774 [22MY]

Dept. of HUD: make grants to nonprofit community organizations for the development of open space on municipally owned vacant lots in urban areas (H.R. 7209), E2151 [28SE]

———make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs (H.R. 5818), consideration (H. Res. 1174), H3128 [7MY]

———reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (H.R. 3524), H307 [17JA]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program (H.R. 5057), E45 [17JA], E1483 [16JY]

———reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program (H.R. 5057), Senate amendment, H10255 [27SE]

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), H6120 [26JN], H6281, H6284 [9JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a commemorative quarter dollar coin program emblematic of a national park or other national site in each State, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 6184), H6278, H6280, H6281, H6282 [9JY]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: reauthorize temporary mortgage and rental payments program (H.R. 5685), E486 [2AP]

Diseases: improve and enhance research and programs on cancer survivorship, E1518 [22JY]

District of Columbia: revise firearms laws as necessary to comply with District of Columbia v. Heller Supreme Court decision while protecting law enforcement and security interests (H.R. 6842), E1845 [18SE]

Economy: authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers (H.R. 7321), H10920 [10DE]

———growth, H299 [17JA]

———proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10367 [29SE], H10774 [3OC]

———provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), H498 [29JA]

Expedited Funds Availability Act: provide a 1-time adjustment in certain dollar amounts to account for inflation and provide for future adjustments of such amounts on a regular basis (H.R. 6871), E1772 [11SE]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: correct definition of willful noncompliance relative to violations involving the printing of an expiration date on certain credit and debit card receipts before a certain date (H.R. 4008), E925 [14MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow employees to take additional leave, parental involvement leave for educational and extracurricular activities and clarify leave may be used for medical needs or to assist elderly relatives (H.R. 7233), E2164 [30SE]

———clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (H.R. 2744), E1033 [22MY]

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 (H.R. 5718), E541 [8AP]

———ensure that at least two-thirds of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (H.R. 5781), H5585, H5598, H5600, H5602, H5603 [19JN]

———ensure that at least two-thirds of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (H.R. 5781), consideration (H. Res. 1277), H5588 [19JN]

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council: establish a telephone number that consumers with complaints or inquiries could call and be routed to the appropriate Federal or State banking agency (H.R. 4332), H2820, H2821 [29AP]

Federation of Hellenic American Educators and Cultural Associations: tribute to ``The Dynamics of the Hellenic Language'' event, E1156 [5JN]

FEMA: modify terms of the Community Disaster Loan Program (H.R. 6750), E1660 [1AU]

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, H3140 [7MY]

Financial institutions: eliminate regulatory burdens imposed on insured depository institutions and money services businesses and enhance availability of transaction accounts (H.R. 4049), H6775, H6776 [22JY]

———enhance community development investments, H3140 [7MY]

Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1079), H2818 [29AP]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 6304), E1352 [25JN]

Fort Ticonderoga Association: tribute to opening of the Deborah Clarke Mars Education Center, E1397 [8JY]

Fraser, Edie: SCORE Association Lou Campanelli Award recipient, E802 [1MY]

Goodwill Industries International, Inc.: tribute to Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, E2228 [3OC]

Greece: observance of Oxi Day, E2029 [26SE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (H. Res. 1024), H1465 [11MR]

Housing: facilitate preservation of certain affordable housing dwelling units (H.R. 5937), H3095 [6MY]

———modernize and update the National Housing Act and enable the FHA to use risk-based pricing to more effectively reach underserved borrowers, H3140 [7MY]

———provide needed housing reform, H3140 [7MY], H3304 [8MY], H6992 [23JY]

———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, H3140 [7MY]

Inspector General Act: enhance independence of Inspectors General and create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (H.R. 928), Senate amendment, H9881 [25SE]

Iraq: impact of financial costs of war on U.S. domestic priorities, H1593 [12MR]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 322), E700 [23AP]

Jews: commit to prioritizing the fight against anti-Semitism and promote tolerance at home and abroad (H.J. Res. 84), E962 [19MY]

Jones, Stephanie Tubbs: tribute (H. Res. 1415), E1779 [15SE]

Lantos, Tom: tribute (H. Res. 975), H859 [12FE]

Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (H.R. 6028), E1226 [12JN]

Lifetime Entertainment Services: tribute to efforts to combat sexual assault, E2231 [3OC]

Macedonia: stop utilization of materials that violate agreement with Greece regarding ``hostile activities or propaganda'' and work to find a mutually-acceptable official name for the former Yugoslav republic (H. Res. 356), H1872, H1873 [1AP]

Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (H.R. 5613), E696 [23AP]

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), E1419 [9JY], E1477 [16JY]

Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), H1291 [5MR]

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

———require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 6983), E2085 [27SE]

Minimum wage: level, H7064 [24JY]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (H.R. 2268), H5170, H5171 [10JN]

National Consumer Cooperative Bank: treat the nonprofit corporation affiliate as a community development financial institution (H.R. 6642), E1599 [30JY]

National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 1149), H2906 [30AP]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 330), H2900 [30AP]

National Siblings Day: support goals, E324 [6MR]

National Women's History Museum: provide a site within the District of Columbia, E1493 [17JY]

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 6594), E1553 [24JY]

———tribute to Kiwanis Club of Long Island City, E2222 [3OC]

———tribute to New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Ear Institute, E276 [28FE]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H6477 [15JY]

Pan-Macedonian Studies Center: tribute to annual Testimonial Dinner, E1319 [23JN]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 406), H3729 [13MY]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H6281, H6284 [9JY]

Power resources: national energy policy, H6281, H6284 [9JY]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1175), H3140 [7MY]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendment, H6992 [23JY]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendments, H3304 [8MY]

———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), H8242 [16SE], H8439 [18SE]

Public documents: require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies and require certification and reports relating to Presidential records (H.R. 5811), E1435 [10JY]

Social Security: extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3963), veto, H378 [22JA], H391 [23JA]

Taxation: provide assistance for housing, H3140 [7MY]

———provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, H10367 [29SE]

———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), E1058 [23MY]

———rates, H1593 [12MR]

Terrorism: improve Federal response efforts after a terrorist strike or other major disaster affecting homeland security (H.R. 6852), E1731 [9SE]

Thomas Jefferson Census Bureau Headquarters Building, Suitland, MD: designate (H.R. 5599), H4890 [4JN], E373 [12MR]

Transportation: promote increased use of public transportation and alternative fuels in providing public transportation (H.R. 6052), H6132 [26JN]

Turkey: allow certain claims of U.S. nationals against Turkey (H.R. 1456), H6804 [22JY]

U.N.: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 380), E1333 [24JN]

Ukraine: anniversary of famine-genocide of 1932-1933, E1394 [8JY]

Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (H.R. 5749), H5219 [11JN], H5489 [18JN]

———provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (H.R. 6867), H10810 [3OC]

Veterans: recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits, E829 [6MY]

Votes: position on missed, H4046 [15MY], E692 [23AP], E1189 [10JN], E1360 [26JN], E1474 [16JY], E1663 [1AU], E1799, E1802 [16SE]

Voting: improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (H.R. 7265), E2247 [3OC]

Women: determine the health risks of dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in feminine hygiene products and collect and analyze data on toxic shock syndrome (H.R. 5181), E104 [29JA]

World War II: tribute to the Office of Strategic Services Greek Operations Group II, E2233 [3OC]

WPIX-TV (New York, NY): anniversary, E1405 [8JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H454 [23JA], H1886 [1AP], H6822 [22JY]

Reports

Ripple Effect—Why Failure of the Big 3 Is Not an Option: by, H10920 [10DE]

Statements

UV Exposure and Tanning: Melanoma Research Foundation and Society for Melanoma Research, E1518 [22JY]

Tributes

Garson, Judy, E2226 [3OC]

Guggenheimer, Elinor, E2219 [3OC]

Lonergan, James F., E2230 [3OC]

Martin, George, H6093 [26JN]

McManus, James R., E1788 [15SE]

McNulty, Representative, E2080 [27SE]

Peveri, Irene, E1438 [10JY]