FILNER, BOB (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 6599), H7312, H7313 [29JY], H7757, H7758 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Air pollution: reduce air pollution from marine vessels (see H.R. 2548), H2266 [14AP]

Amtrak: reauthorize (see H.R. 6003), H3402 [8MY]

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

———prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 5852), H4975 [4JN]

Armed Forces: allow members to sue the U.S. for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care (see H.R. 6093), H4321 [20MY]

———anniversary of integration (see H. Con. Res. 297), H994 [14FE]

———authorize extended benefits for autistic dependents of certain retirees (see H.R. 6930), H10845 [19NO]

———clarify effective date of active duty of Reserves members receiving an alert order anticipating a call or order to active duty for purposes of entitlement to medical and dental care (see H.R. 5791), H4833 [22MY]

———commend military support groups for efforts to support servicemen and their families (see H. Res. 1200), H6473 [14JY]

———delay any presumption of death in connection with the kidnapping in Iraq or Afghanistan of a retired member to ensure the continued payment of the member's retired pay (see H.R. 6140), H4830 [22MY]

———ensure fair treatment of members discharged early due to being the only surviving child in a family in which an immediate family member was killed, MIA, or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 5825), H2442 [16AP]

———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]

———honor service and achievements of women members and female veterans (see H. Res. 1054), H1822 [31MR]

———improve and enhance mental health benefits available to veterans and members and enhance counseling and other benefits available to survivors of veterans and members of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 6268), H8050 [11SE]

———minimize use of stop-loss orders to retain members who have completed their contractural obligations and eliminate use of stop-loss orders for members who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1177), H3108 [6MY]

———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), H6342 [9JY]

———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), H1341 [5MR]

———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 service of members and support wounded warriors (see H. Res. 1020), H2012 [3AP]

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

Army: tribute to 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles (see H. Res. 1080), H2071 [8AP]

Aviation: establish prohibitions against voice communications using a mobile communications device on commercial airline flights (see H.R. 5788), H2354 [15AP]

Bankruptcy: exempt from means testing certain National Guard and Reserve members (see H.R. 4044), H1889 [1AP]

———improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 3652), H1702 [13MR]

Bowen, Debra: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient (see H. Res. 1104), H2761 [24AP]

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

Brunner, Jennifer: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient (see H. Res. 1104), H2761 [24AP]

Burke, Yvonne Brathwaite: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 338), H2852 [29AP]

Bush, President: impeach (see H. Res. 1258, 1345), H8478 [18SE]

Business and industry: require employees at call centers who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose physical location of such employees (see H.R. 1776), H2070 [8AP]

———require manufacturers of consumer products to provide information on their Internet sites on the location where products are manufactured or assembled (see H.R. 4516), H2151 [9AP]

California State University, Northridge: anniversary (see H. Res. 1479), H8578 [22SE]

Cheney, Vice President: impeach (see H. Res. 799), H8128 [15SE]

Chi Mui Post Office Building, San Gabriel, CA: designate (see H.R. 5477), H2225 [10AP]

Children and youth: create conditions, structures, and supports needed to ensure permanency for unaccompanied youth (see H.R. 3409), H480 [28JA]

———promote youth financial education (see H.R. 4335), H1539 [11MR]

———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]

China, People's Republic of: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake (see H. Res. 1195), H4322 [20MY]

Civil liberties: require reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace (see H.R. 1431), H1074 [26FE]

Civil Liberties Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1357), H6727 [17JY]

Civil rights: authorize a Library of Congress/National Museum of African American History and Culture project to collect video and audio recordings of testimonials of civil rights movement participants (see H.R. 998), H2070 [8AP]

Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see H.R. 2040), H1074 [26FE]

Civil War—U.S.: tribute to Edward D. Cohota and Joseph L. Pierce and other veterans of Asian descent (see H. Res. 415), H4878 [3JN]

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), H6010 [24JN]

Coast Guard: issue regulations requiring pilots of certain vessels to carry and utilize a portable electronic device equipped for navigational purposes (see H.R. 5428), H1221 [4MR]

———recognize heritage (see H. Res. 1382), H8277 [16SE]

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent: establish (see H.R. 662), H2853 [29AP]

Commission on Women's Business Ownership: establish (see H.R. 5672), H2071 [8AP]

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

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]

Correctional institutions: authorize grants for programs that provide support services to exonerees (see H.R. 4063), H871 [12FE]

CPSC: restore jurisdiction over fixed site amusement park rides (see H.R. 2320), H4322 [20MY]

Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see H.R. 5244), H943 [13FE]

Cuba: facilitate provision of humanitarian relief (see H.R. 6962), H10132 [26SE]

Declaration of Principles for a Long-Term Relationship of Cooperation and Friendship Between Iraq and the U.S.: disapprove any emerging formal agreement unless approved by Congress (see H.R. 5128), H623 [6FE]

Dept. of Defense: conduct a demonstration project regarding access to mental health services by members of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 6968), H8476 [18SE]

———implement a pain care initiative (see H.R. 5465), H1155 [27FE]

———make a grant to the National D-Day Museum Foundation for facilities and programs of America's National World War II Museum (see H.R. 2923), H6010 [24JN]

Dept. of Education: award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see H.R. 4449), H7956 [9SE]

———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 HHS: establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see H.R. 3825), H1221 [4MR]

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), H2225 [10AP]

———establish Office of Tribal Government Homeland Security (see H.R. 5530), H1220 [4MR]

———establish procedures for the timely and effective delivery of medical and mental health care to immigration detainees in custody (see H.R. 5950), H8578 [22SE]

———issue a rule on border security searches of electronic devices (see H.R. 6869), H8578 [22SE]

Dept. of HUD: authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing and increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (see H.R. 2926), H390 [22JA]

Dept. of Justice: award grants to eligible entities to prevent or alleviate community violence by providing education, mentoring, and counseling services to children, adolescents, teachers, families, and community leaders (see H.R. 5637), H2152 [9AP]

———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 Interior: 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), H871 [12FE]

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]

———permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6532), H6726 [17JY]

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), H2553 [22AP]

———prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area unless expressly authorized by Congress (see H.R. 6630), H7790 [31JY]

———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: advertise in the national media to promote awareness of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 3681), H1618 [12MR]

———establish a pain care initiative in health care facilities (see H.R. 6122), H4453 [21MY]

———expand and improve health care services available to veterans for substance use disorders (see H.R. 5554), H1417 [6MR]

———expand authority to provide counseling for family members of veterans receiving non-service-connected treatment (see H.R. 6439), H6229 [8JY]

———modernize disability benefits claims processing system to ensure accurate and timely delivery of compensation to veterans and their families and survivors (see H.R. 5892), H3187 [7MY]

———permit facilities to be designated as voter registration agencies (see H.R. 6625), H7306 [29JY]

———prohibit collection of certain copayments from catastrophically disabled veterans (see H.R. 6445), H6341 [9JY]

———reimburse veterans receiving emergency treatment in non-departmental facilities for such treatment until such veterans are transferred to departmental facilities (see H.R. 3819), H995 [14FE]

———require forgiveness of certain debts of veterans who die from service-connected disabilities incurred on active duty in a combat zone (see H.R. 5155), H1822 [31MR]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 3175), H4322 [20MY]

Disabled: increase the level of earnings under which no individual who is blind is determined to have demonstrated an ability to engage in substantial gainful activity for purposes of determining disability (see H.R. 3834), H814 [7FE]

———protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident (see H.R. 3995), H2760 [24AP]

Disasters: enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities (see H.R. 6658), H7627 [30JY]

Diseases: prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 2210), H5408 [12JN]

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

Drugs: allow for medicinal use of marijuana in accordance with State laws (see H.R. 5842), H4151 [19MY]

———eliminate certain increased penalties and minimum mandatory penalties for cocaine offenses, and use resulting savings for drug treatment and diversion programs for cocaine users (see H.R. 5035), H348 [17JA]

———eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 460), H1155 [27FE]

———target cocaine kingpins and address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine (see H.R. 4545), H1539 [11MR]

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), H1974 [2AP]

Education: require State academic assessments of student achievement in U.S. history and civics (see H.R. 6525), H6728 [17JY]

———strengthen communities through English literacy, civic education, and immigrant integration programs (see H.R. 6617), H8019 [10SE]

Election Assistance Commission: establish a Vote by Mail grant program (see H.R. 1667), H5328 [11JN]

———make grants to States to carry out election administration improvement plans (see H.R. 7281), H10867 [9DE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in schools (see H.R. 4926), H1155 [27FE]

———provide grants for school renovation (see H.R. 3902), H1155 [27FE]

Employment: establish a living wage and a policy providing jobs for everyone in the U.S. and its territories (see H.R. 1050), H1772 [14MR]

———provide effective career training and technical education programs, address barriers resulting from family responsibilities, and encourage entrance into nontraditional occupations (see H.R. 5774), H3109 [6MY]

EPA: study presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in U.S. drinking water supplies (see H.R. 6820), H8128 [15SE]

Explosives: limit the use, sale, and transfer of cluster munitions (see H.R. 1755), H6473 [14JY]

FBI: reduce backlog in processing requests made by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to the National Name Check Program (see H.R. 3828), H1539 [11MR]

FCC: disapprove rule on broadcast media ownership (see H.J. Res. 79), H2854 [29AP]

———establish broadband policy and conduct public broadband summits to assess competition, consumer protection, and consumer choice issues relating to broadband Internet access services (see H.R. 5353), H10132 [26SE]

———prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany (see H.R. 6209), H6728 [17JY]

FDA: establish a program to assure the safety of fresh produce intended for human consumption (see H.R. 5620), H1701 [13MR]

———implement safeguards in direct-to-consumer advertising following FDA approval of prescription drugs and medical devices (see H.R. 6151), H7058 [23JY]

Federal employees: allow individuals who return to Government service after receiving a refund of retirement contributions to recapture credit for their initial service by repaying such refund (see H.R. 2533), H1418 [6MR]

———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), H1184 [28FE] (see H.R. 5718), H2069 [8AP] (see H.R. 5781), H2265 [14AP]

———increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see H.R. 1256), H1221 [4MR]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 4838), H350 [17JA]

———provide lump-sum payments to certain employees who retire with a substantial amount of unused sick leave (see H.R. 5573), H2071 [8AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve ability to file State product liability lawsuits relative to defective medical devices (see H.R. 6381), H6173 [26JN]

FEMA: clarify and codify authority to administer the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System for Federal response to all hazards (see H.R. 4158), H6177 [26JN]

Financial institutions: advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth and modify credit union regulatory standards and burdens (see H.R. 5519), H4322 [20MY]

Fire prevention: promote fire-safe communities (see H.R. 5218), H557 [29JA]

———provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression activities and develop a cohesive wildland fire management strategy (see H.R. 5541), H2443 [16AP]

Firefighters: commending firefighters from California and throughout the U.S. for their courageous actions and sacrifices in fighting the California wildfires (see H. Res. 1322), H6343 [9JY]

Food: prohibit use of nonambulatory livestock for human food and require the publishing of names of retailers and school districts that have purchased meat, poultry, or egg products subject to voluntary recall (see H.R. 5762), H3187 [7MY]

Food industry: require that food that contains product from a cloned animal be labeled accordingly (see H.R. 992), H8049 [11SE]

Food stamps: repeal denial of eligibility of ex-offenders (see H.R. 5802), H6825 [22JY]

Foreign aid: modernize foreign assistance strategy to promote national and global security, democracy, and economic opportunity (see H. Res. 1268), H7790 [31JY]

Foreign policy: require any agreement, other than a treaty, that obligates the use of U.S Armed Forces or financial resources be approved by Congress (see H. Res. 1028), H1417 [6MR]

GAO: provide additional authorities (see H.R. 6388), H6174 [26JN]

———reform (see H.R. 5683), H2854 [29AP]

Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building, Rancho Mirage, CA: designate (see H.R. 6085), H5045 [5JN]

Gordon N. Chan Post Office Building, San Jose, CA: designate (see H.R. 6558), H6733 [21JY]

GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia to house a National Women's History Museum (see H.R. 6548), H8128 [15SE]

Gulf Coast Recovery Authority: establish (see H.R. 4048), H8578 [22SE]

Harold D. McCraw, Sr., Post Office Building, Richmond, CA: designate (see H.R. 6286), H5865 [23JN]

Hate Crime Statistics Act: include crimes against the homeless (see H.R. 2216), H7165 [24JY]

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), H4151 [19MY]

———reduce health risk posed by asbestos-containing products (see H.R. 3339), H2070 [8AP]

Health: establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 5446), H2854 [29AP]

———establish grant programs to improve the health of residents and for bioterrorism preparedness in the U.S.-Mexico border area (see H.R. 5592), H2760 [24AP]

———improve oral health care for low-income individuals under the Maternal and Child Health Program and Medicaid and provide a tax credit to dentists for services provided to low-income individuals (see H.R. 2472), H2553 [22AP]

———national policy to increase Federal commitment prioritizing disease prevention and public health (see H. Res. 1381), H8579 [22SE]

———permit Federal funding for syringe exchange programs to reduce transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis (see H.R. 6680), H8397 [17SE]

———prohibit discrimination and acts of reprisal against persons who receive treatment for illnesses, injuries, and disabilities incurred in or aggravated by service in the uniformed services (see H.R. 7003), H9083 [23SE]

———require group and individual insurer coverage of individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials (see H.R. 2676), H2266 [14AP]

Health care professionals: provide relief for the shortage of nurses (see H.R. 5924), H6407 [10JY]

Help America Vote Act: ensure that individuals residing in a jurisdiction in a residence subject to foreclosure proceedings may continue to vote in elections for Federal office held in the jurisdiction (see H.R. 7040), H9975 [25SE]

Higher Education Act: repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 5157), H555 [29JA]

Hispanic Americans: recognize service, courage, and patriotism of those who served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 253), H5865 [23JN]

History: mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ``Star Spangled Banner'' and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 2894), H1445 [10MR]

House of Representatives: establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (see H. Res. 1451), H9086 [23SE]

House Rules: require annual vote on whether to increase pay of Members of Congress (see H. Res. 1354), H8128 [15SE]

Human rights: grieve for loss of life during the Third Reich, continue efforts for tolerance and justice, and honor transparency, accountability, rule of law, and struggle for freedom and human rights (see H. Con. Res. 17), H5581 [18JN]

———modify certain provisions of law relative to torture (see H.R. 4114), H2854 [29AP]

Immigration: improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the U.S. (see H.R. 371), H4877 [3JN]

Immigration and Nationality Act: protect the well-being of soldiers and their families (see H.R. 6020), H4833 [22MY]

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

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), H4151 [19MY]

Inglewood, CA: anniversary (see H. Res. 962), H815 [7FE]

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), H871 [12FE]

———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), H4151 [19MY]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 1655), H2487 [17AP]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (see H. Res. 1008), H2488 [17AP]

———release religious prisoners, continue U.N. oversight of religious freedoms, and support democracy and human rights efforts (see H. Res. 1310), H6176 [26JN]

———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), H6178 [26JN]

Iraq: develop a policy to address critical needs of Iraqi refugees (see H.R. 6328), H8128 [15SE]

———ensure that any agreement containing a U.S. security commitment or arrangement is concluded as a treaty or is approved by Congress (see H.R. 6846), H7955 [9SE]

———prevent establishment of a permanent U.S. military presence and halt attempts to control the flow of Iraqi oil (see H. Con. Res. 46), H3404 [8MY]

———prohibit certain activities relative to petroleum resources (see H.R. 6710), H7785 [31JY]

———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), H1702 [13MR]

———provide for recovery and stability (see H.R. 5488), H1974 [2AP]

———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), H6473 [14JY]

———require the safe, complete, and fully-funded redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces and contractor security forces and prohibit establishment of any enduring or permanent U.S. military bases (see H.R. 5507), H2854 [29AP]

———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), H6408 [10JY]

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]

Juanita Millender-McDonald Highway, Los Angeles County, CA: designate (see H.R. 4131), H871 [12FE]

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

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of launching of the Poor People's Campaign and organization of the Poor People's Army (see H. Con. Res. 161), H350 [17JA]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2852), H2853 [29AP]

Leo J. Ryan Post Office Building, San Mateo, CA: designate (see H.R. 6982), H9085 [23SE]

Lewis, Jerry: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3035), H6230 [8JY]

LIHEAP: funding (see H.R. 6427), H7308 [29JY]

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), H10331 [28SE]

Medicaid: 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), H7853 [8SE]

———provide a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5268), H2225 [10AP]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 1621), H2658 [23AP]

Medicare: coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 1588), H7853 [8SE]

———delay phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor (see H.R. 6873), H9974 [25SE]

———exempt complex rehabilitation and assistive technology products from competitive acquisition program (see H.R. 2231), H4832 [22MY]

———extend Federal reimbursement of emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 6394), H6174 [26JN]

———impose minimum nurse staffing in participating hospitals (see H.R. 4138), H3404 [8MY]

———include vision restoration therapy devices and associated software used to treat impaired visual function due to acquired brain injury within the definition of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 6241), H6577 [15JY]

———permit physical therapy services to be furnished to individuals under the care of a dentist (see H.R. 5590), H2554 [22AP]

———provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 552), H5044 [5JN]

———replace the prescription drug benefit with a revised and simplified program for all beneficiaries (see H.R. 6800), H7807 [1AU]

Mental health: increase recruitment and retention of school counselors, social workers, and psychologists by low-income local educational agencies (see H.R. 6654), H7627 [30JY]

Michael A. Marzano Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Hermitage, PA: designate (see H.R. 1594), H1702 [13MR]

Michael Bilirakis Dept. of Veterans Affairs Spinal Cord Injury Center, Tampa, FL: designate (see H.R. 4264), H295 [16JA]

Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 5854), H8019 [10SE]

Mondavi, Robert G.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 365), H4831 [22MY]

Money: prohibit the Dept. of the Treasury and the FRS from proposing, prescribing, or implementing any regulation relative to monetary transactions (see H.R. 5767), H2760 [24AP]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H3403 [8MY]

Motor vehicles: determine the maximum feasible fuel economy level achievable for cars and light trucks for a year based on certain gasoline price level projections (see H.R. 6643), H8128 [15SE]

———increase standard mileage rate for certain tax deductions for the use of an automobile and temporarily increase reimbursement rate for use of an automobile by Federal employees (see H.R. 6283), H6674 [16JY]

———protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2694), H1822 [31MR]

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: support goals (see H. Res. 339), H350 [17JA]

National Affordable Housing Act: improve program for supportive housing for persons with disabilities (see H.R. 5772), H4975 [4JN]

National Black Arts Festival: anniversary (see H. Res. 1286), H6231 [8JY]

National Day of the Cowboy: designate (see H. Res. 984), H1772 [14MR]

National Facial Protection Month: support (see H. Res. 1062), H2488 [17AP]

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

National Heat Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 296), H3109 [6MY]

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should be especially displayed (see H.R. 6363), H8276 [16SE]

National New Deal Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 360), H6473 [14JY]

National Nurses Week: recognize (see H. Res. 1086), H2225 [10AP]

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), H8128 [15SE]

National Parents Corps Program: establish (see H.R. 7225), H10641 [29SE]

National Park Service: establish a National Park Centennial Fund (see H.R. 3094), H295 [16JA]

National Passport Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1379), H7854 [8SE]

National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1081), H2152 [9AP]

National Public Works Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1137), H2658 [23AP]

National security: enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry (see H.R. 5662), H2267 [14AP]

———ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (see H.R. 5530), H1220 [4MR]

National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 393), H7854 [8SE]

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

National Trails System Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1443), H8275 [16SE]

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

National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1021), H1446 [10MR]

National Work and Family Month: designate (see H. Res. 1440), H8275 [16SE]

Native Americans: acknowledge history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the U.S. regarding Indian Tribes and offer apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 68), H1703 [13MR]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5756), H7058 [23JY]

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 6594), H7854 [8SE]

Olympic games: tribute to U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1414), H8277 [16SE]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (see H.R. 6057), H7058 [23JY]

Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail: anniversary (see H. Res. 1443), H8275 [16SE]

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

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H1618 [12MR]

Peace Corps: provide continued funding and increase readjustment allowance for returning volunteers (see H.R. 5535), H6577 [15JY]

Pensions: 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 H.R. 4061), H5482 [17JN]

Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1000), H7854 [8SE]

Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit (see H. Res. 838), H1974 [2AP]

Postal Service: provide for the protection and integrity of mail (see H.R. 4236), H4322 [20MY]

Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 896), H3404 [8MY]

Product safety: ban use of bisphenol A in food and beverage containers (see H.R. 6228), H7308 [29JY]

———establish a comprehensive process to inform consumers about food and product recalls (see H.R. 5636), H2225 [10AP]

Puerto Rico: provide for NSF and NASA utilization of the Arecibo Observatory (see H.R. 3737), H7058 [23JY]

Radioactive substances: prohibit importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the U.S. (see H.R. 5632), H5329 [11JN]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 1377), H8050 [11SE]

Rodriguez, Juan A. (Chi-Chi): tribute (see H. Res. 1029), H2071 [8AP]

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

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]

———restrict nuclear cooperation (see H.R. 6298), H7308 [29JY]

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

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

Shipping industry: require that fuel surcharges collected by a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder be passed through to the person responsible for bearing the cost of fuel (see H.R. 5977), H4322 [20MY]

Ships and vessels: establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into U.S. waters (see H.R. 6434), H6229 [8JY]

Social Security: provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under certain programs (see H.R. 5605), H4151 [19MY]

———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), H7854 [8SE]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5447), H1822 [31MR]

Sri Lanka: support transition to sustainable peace, protect civil society and media, facilitate access of humanitarian operations, and retain democratic principles (see H. Res. 1338), H8050 [11SE]

States: permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles (see H.R. 5560), H1417 [6MR]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for purchase of real property by a first-time purchaser (see H.R. 5992), H4878 [3JN]

———allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 2329), H4061 [15MY]

———allow an above-the-line deduction for contributions to the Armed Forces Relief Trust (see H.R. 4337), H1973 [2AP]

———allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 5823), H7956 [9SE]

———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), H3186 [7MY]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 1820), H6727 [17JY]

———extend the new market tax credit (see H.R. 2075), H7058 [23JY]

———impose a tax on securities transactions (see H.R. 7125), H10130 [26SE]

———increase child care credit and credit for establishing workplace child care and provide incentives for students to earn child care-related degrees and to work in child care facilities (see H.R. 2021), H622 [6FE]

———increase tobacco products excise tax and dedicate revenues to the war on cancer (see H.R. 6791), H10642 [29SE]

———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 5804), H6577 [15JY]

———require employers to notify their employees of availability of the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 6371), H6089 [25JN]

Tay-Sachs Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1333), H8020 [10SE]

Television: address digital television transition in border States (see H.R. 5435), H1822 [31MR]

———make digital television transition and public safety funds available sooner to low-power rural stations and translators (see H.R. 5696), H3050 [5MY]

———mandate satellite carriage of qualified noncommercial educational television stations (see H.R. 4221), H2443 [16AP]

Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 741), H2266 [14AP]

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

Tongass National Forest: provide additional protections for lands (see H.R. 3757), H4975 [4JN]

Transportation: promote increased use of public transportation and alternative fuels in providing public transportation (see H.R. 6052), H5111 [9JN]

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

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

Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (see H.R. 4934), H995 [14FE]

University of Kansas: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 948), H1342 [5MR]

Veterans: celebrate partnership between the Government and State veterans homes (see H. Res. 1335), H8050 [11SE]

———clarify meaning of ``combat with the enemy'' for purposes of service-connection of disabilities (see H.R. 6732), H7786 [31JY]

———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]

———exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving burial-related benefits and funeral honors available to certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related individuals (see H.R. 5564), H5865 [23JN]

———extend military commissary and exchange store privileges to disabled veterans and their dependents (see H.R. 2495), H10845 [19NO]

———honor sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans (see H. Con. Res. 336), H4878 [3JN]

———improve benefits for former POW (see H.R. 1197), H1155 [27FE]

———improve services for rural veterans (see H.R. 3008), H943 [13FE]

———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 5826), H2442 [16AP]

———presume service-connection for diseases associated with exposure to biological, chemical, or other toxic agents as part of Project 112/Shipboard Hazard and Defense (see H.R. 5954), H3051 [5MY]

———provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans (see H.R. 3329), H5408 [12JN]

Veterans Health Administration: establish position of Director of Physical Therapy Service and a fellowship program for physical therapists in geriatrics, rehabilitation, and polytrauma care (see H.R. 6792), H9085 [23SE]

Vietnam: condemn detention of Nguyen Quoc Quan and remove permanent normal trade relations status pending his release (see H. Res. 1048), H2444 [16AP]

Vietnam Veterans Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1231), H4832 [22MY]

Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act: include homeless status in the definition of ``hate crime'' for the purposes of Federal sentencing provisions (see H.R. 2217), H7165 [24JY]

Voting: require States to implement procedures to track ballots transmitted by mail (see H.R. 1646), H5328 [11JN]

———require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see H.R. 5946), H3018 [1MY]

Waipio, HI: tribute to Waipio Little League Baseball team (see H. Res. 1436), H8478 [18SE]

Water pollution: address certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel (see H.R. 5949), H4833 [22MY]

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

Women: ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 757), H6826 [22JY]

World Glaucoma Day: observance (see H. Res. 981), H2071 [8AP]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to POW at Bataan (see H.R. 5315), H2659 [23AP]

———express appreciation for service of Filipino veterans on the anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's order to put Filipino forces under U.S. command (see H. Res. 1400), H7788 [31JY]

———provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 3423), H995 [14FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Defense: provide police officers, criminal investigators, and game law enforcement officers with authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms (see H.R. 7015), H9084 [23SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize major medical facility projects and leases and extend certain authorities (see H.R. 6832), H7853 [8SE]

———display in each prosthetic and orthotic clinic an Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. 5730), H2069 [8AP]

———expand availability of health care by adjusting the income level for certain priority veterans (see H.R. 6471), H6406 [10JY]

———expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished in a non-departmental facility (see H.R. 5888), H2758 [24AP]

———extend certain home loan guaranty demonstration programs (see H.R. 6731), H7786 [31JY]

———make certain payments to eligible persons who served in the Philippines during World War II (see H.R. 6897), H8127 [15SE]

———provide two-fiscal year budget authority for certain medical care accounts (see H.R. 6939), H8475 [18SE]

———provide wartime disability compensation for certain veterans with Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 6032), H3776 [13MY]

Federal aid programs: provide rental assistance payments to assist certain owners of manufactured homes who rent the lots on which their homes are located (see H.R. 5108), H455 [23JA]

Filipino American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1523), H10699 [2OC]

Flag—U.S.: require flags flown on Federal buildings and property be made in the U.S. (see H. Res. 1182), H3403 [8MY]

Four Immortal Chaplains Day: designate (see H. Res. 1319), H6229 [8JY]

Law enforcement officers: issue commemorative postage stamp for officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 356), H4321 [20MY]

National Veterans Business Development Corp.: improve (see H.R. 5525), H1220 [4MR]

Public safety officers: authorize Federal payment to first responders for costs associated with providing emergency services at international borders (see H.R. 5879), H2657 [23AP]

Social Security: establish a sliding disability benefit scale for individuals with waxing and waning diseases and conditions and ensure income while working is more than work income or benefits (see H.R. 6457), H6405 [10JY]

———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), H5407 [12JN]

Vietnamese Conflict: amend presumptions of exposure for veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 6562), H6824 [22JY]

Year of the American Veteran: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1098), H2224 [10AP]

Citations

Medal of Honor awarded to Bruce W. Carter, H5974 [24JN]

Explanations

Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act (S. 3023), E2051-E2062 [27SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H8481 [22SE]

Remarks

Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans: repeal provision of law requiring termination (H.R. 674), H7255 [29JY]

Air Force: GAO decision on awarding of contract to Airbus S.A.S. to build military air refueling tankers, H5586 [19JN]

American GI Forum (organization): anniversary (H. Res. 1291), H5975, H5976, H5977 [24JN]

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, H3943 [15MY]

Armed Forces: establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001, H3943 [15MY]

———honor service and achievements of women members and female veterans (H. Res. 1054), H4180 [20MY]

———impact of the duration of military deployments on members and their families, H2938, H2939 [30AP]

———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation (H.R. 6048), H4202, H4203, H4205 [20MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E815 [5MY]

Benavidez, Bennie: Navy Firefighter Hall of Fame inductee, E1861 [22SE]

Bruce W. Carter Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Miami, FL: designate (H.R. 4918), H5974 [24JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), H1564 [12MR]

Climate: impact of global warming on health, E542 [8AP]

Colonel Ola Lee Mize Veterans Clinic, Gadsden, AL: designate (H.R. 5736), H8072 [15SE]

Dept. of Defense: provide police officers, criminal investigators, and game law enforcement officers with authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms (H.R. 7015), E1891 [24SE]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area unless expressly authorized by Congress (H.R. 6630), H7915 [9SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: advertise in the national media to promote awareness of veterans' benefits (H.R. 3681), H4185, H4187 [20MY]

———allow veterans in highly rural areas to receive covered health services through outside providers (H.R. 1527), H7903, H7906 [9SE]

———authorize major medical facility projects and leases and extend certain authorities (H.R. 6832), H7909, H7911, H7912 [9SE]

———authorize major medical facility projects and leases (H.R. 5856), H4199, H4200, H4202 [20MY]

———conduct a longitudinal study of vocational rehabilitation programs (H.R. 3889), H4191, H4192 [20MY]

———enhance life insurance benefits for disabled veterans (S. 1315), H5967 [24JN], H8487, H8490 [22SE]

———establish Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (H.R. 2818), H5944, H5946, H5947, H5949 [24JN]

———expand and improve health care services available to veterans for substance use disorders (H.R. 5554), H4193, H4194, H4195 [20MY]

———expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 4107), H4180 [20MY]

———improve treatment and services provided to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders (S. 2162), H9369, H9378, H9380, H9382 [24SE]

———include in each goods and services contract a provision requiring contractee compliance with goals and preferences for veteran-owned or controlled small businesses (H.R. 6221), H7253, H7254 [29JY]

———make certain payments to eligible persons who served in the Philippines during World War II (H.R. 6897), H8483, H8485, H8486 [22SE]

———modernize disability benefits claims processing system to ensure accurate and timely delivery of compensation to veterans and their families and survivors (H.R. 5892), H7256, H7261, H7263 [29JY]

———periodically update plans and specifications for specially adapted housing furnished to veterans (H.R. 5664), H4196, H4197 [20MY]

———post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury treatment funding, H7757 [31JY]

———prohibit collection of certain copayments from catastrophically disabled veterans (H.R. 6445), H7240, H7242 [29JY]

———provide assistance to the Paralympic Program of the U.S. Olympic Committee (H.R. 4255), H7248 [29JY]

———provide benefits to certain Filipino World War II veterans, H7758, H7760 [31JY]

———provide comprehensive health care to children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (H.R. 5729), H4197, H4198 [20MY]

———reimburse veterans receiving emergency treatment in non-departmental facilities for such treatment until such veterans are transferred to departmental facilities (H.R. 3819), H4190, H4191 [20MY]

———require courts to use its full equity powers to vindicate rights or benefits of persons with complaints relative to State or private employers (H.R. 6225), H7248, H7250, H7251 [29JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 6599), H7757, H7758, H7760 [31JY]

Elwood ``Bud'' Link Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Wenatchee, WA: designate (H.R. 2245), H5969, H5970 [24JN]

Euripides Rubio Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Ponce, PR: designate (H.R. 4289), H5972, H5973 [24JN]

Filipino American Heritage Month: observance (H. Res. 1523), E2210 [2OC]

Flag—U.S.: require flags flown on Federal buildings and property be made in the U.S. (H. Res. 1182), H6432 [14JY], E855 [8MY]

Honor Flight, Inc.: tribute (H. Res. 1287), H8481, H8482 [22SE]

Iran: democracy efforts, E1452 [14JY]

Iraq: anniversary of chemical weapon attack against Kurds at Halabja, E486 [2AP]

Law enforcement officers: issue commemorative postage stamp for officers killed in the line of duty (H. Con. Res. 356), E989 [21MY]

Lieutenant Colonel Clement C. Van Wagoner Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Alpena, MI: designate (S. 2339), H8071 [15SE]

Michael A. Marzano Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Hermitage, PA: designate (H.R. 1594), H8073, H8075 [15SE]

Michael Bilirakis Dept. of Veterans Affairs Spinal Cord Injury Center, Tampa, FL: designate (H.R. 4264), H5970, H5972 [24JN]

National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 444), H2886, H2887 [30AP]

National City, CA: tribute to Sweetwater High School, E2292 [20NO]

National Month of the Military Child: observance, H2939 [30AP]

Point of order, H5946 [24JN]

Powell, Joe: San Diego, CA, Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E1720 [8SE]

Sesame Workshop (organization): tribute to release of DVDs designed to help families cope with military deployments, H2939 [30AP]

Smith, Ed: San Diego, CA, Labor Community Johns Retiree of the Year award recipient, E1731 [9SE]

Social Security: establish a sliding disability benefit scale for individuals with waxing and waning diseases and conditions and ensure income while working is more than work income or benefits (H.R. 6457), E1429 [10JY]

Taylor, Charles E.: tribute (H. Res. 444), H2886, H2887 [30AP]

Veterans: celebrate partnership between the Government and State veterans homes (H. Res. 1335), H8068, H8069 [15SE]

———health care funding, H1564 [12MR], H4205 [20MY]

———increase rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans (S. 2617), H7907, H7908, H7909 [9SE]

———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 5826), H4198, H4199 [20MY]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (H.R. 760), H8486 [22SE]

Vietnam Veterans Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1231), H5968, H5969 [24JN]

Votes: position on missed, H471, H472 [28JA], H509, H510, H535 [29JA], H592, H593 [6FE], H639, H640 [7FE], H2411 [16AP], H3309 [8MY], H4857, H4858 [3JN], H4935, H4936, H4937, H4956, H4957, H4958, H4960, H4961 [4JN], H5087, H5088 [9JN]

Yamada, Shigeru: relief (H.R. 2760), H8137 [16SE]

Year of the American Veteran: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1098), H5965, H5966, H5967 [24JN]

Reports filed

Activities During the 110th Congress: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H. Rept. 110-927), H10998 [3JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Conducting of a Longitudinal Study of Vocational Rehabilitation Programs: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3889) (H. Rept. 110-640), H4059 [15MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Establishment of Position of Director of Physician Assistant Services Within the Office of the Under Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Health: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2790) (H. Rept. 110-642), H4059 [15MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization and Lease Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 5856) (H. Rept. 110-648), H4059 [15MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Ombudsman Establishment: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2192) (H. Rept. 110-773), H7163 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Periodical Update of Plans and Specifications for Specially Adapted Housing Furnished to Veterans: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 5664) (H. Rept. 110-641), H4059 [15MY]

Improving SCRA and USERRA Protections Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 6225) (H. Rept. 110-778), H7168 [28JY]

Improving Veterans' Opportunity in Education and Business Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 6221) (H. Rept. 110-784), H7305 [29JY]

Repeal Provision of Law Requiring Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans Termination: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 674) (H. Rept. 110-772), H7163 [24JY]

Rural Veterans Access to Care Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1527) (H. Rept. 110-817), H7805 [1AU]

Spina Bifida Health Care Program Expansion Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 5729) (H. Rept. 110-645), H4059 [15MY]

U.S. Olympic Committee Paralympic Program Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 4255) (H. Rept. 110-774), H7163 [24JY]

Veterans Benefit Awareness Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3681) (H. Rept. 110-644), H4059 [15MY]

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 5826) (H. Rept. 110-643), H4059 [15MY]

Veterans Disability Benefits Claims Modernization Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 5892) (H. Rept. 110-789), H7305 [29JY]

Veterans Emergency Care Fairness Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3819) (H. Rept. 110-638), H4059 [15MY]

Veterans' Epilepsy Treatment Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2818) (H. Rept. 110-722), H5728 [19JN]

Veterans' Health Care Policy Enhancement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 6445) (H. Rept. 110-786), H7305 [29JY]

Veterans Substance Use Disorders Prevention and Treatment Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 5554) (H. Rept. 110-639), H4059 [15MY]

Statements

Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act (S. 2162), H9382-H9387 [24SE]

Tributes

Baca, Eloisa Carrasco, E590 [10AP]