OBERSTAR, JAMES L. (a Representative from Minnesota)

Addresses

Facing Down the Bag Lady—Older Women in America: Colette Dowling, E2179 [30SE]

Amendments

Amtrak: reauthorize (H.R. 6003), H5245 [11JN]

Bridges: improve safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, strengthen inspection standards and processes, and increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges (H.R. 3999), H7027, H7035 [23JY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), H2712 [24AP]

Transportation: promote increased use of public transportation and alternative fuels in providing public transportation (H.R. 6052), H6133 [26JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act, H2123 [9AP]

———S. 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, H6802 [22JY]

Articles and editorials

Railroad Bridge in Downtown W'Loo Collapses; CF Orders More Evacuations, Jim Offner, Waterloo-Cedar Falls (IA) Courier, H5247 [11JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Alcoholic beverages: observe anniversary of State-based regulation and recognize State officials, public health community, and industry members for creating a successful regulatory and distribution system (see H. Con. Res. 341), H4833 [22MY]

Armed Forces: ensure fair treatment of members discharged early due to being the only surviving child in a family in which an immediate family member was killed, MIA, or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 5825), H2854 [29AP]

———ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit in determining eligibility for early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 4930), H622 [6FE]

———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 2702), H1341 [5MR] (see H.R. 5740), H2150 [9AP]

———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 2303), H2947 [30AP]

———lift restrictions on certain benefits for military technicians and repeal prohibition against overtime pay for National Guard technicians (see H.R. 6438), H7629 [30JY]

———mint coins in commemoration of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center (see H.R. 3229), H2487 [17AP]

———require pre- and post-deployment mental health screening for military personnel (see H.R. 2189), H1188 [3MR]

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

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 3652), H2356 [15AP]

Bicycles: recognize importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation (see H. Con. Res. 305), H1183 [28FE]

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]

Canada: anniversary of Quebec City (see H. Con. Res. 291), H870 [12FE]

CERCLA: authorize funding for brownfields revitalization and State response programs (see H.R. 5336), H868 [12FE]

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

Coast Guard: restructure the Integrated Deepwater Program (see H.R. 6999), H9083 [23SE]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 302), H1418 [6MR]

Dept. of Defense: enhance suicide prevention programs (see H.R. 5223), H4322 [20MY]

———phase out the use of private military contractors (see H.R. 4102), H480 [28JA]

———provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for certain periods before the implementation of the program (see H.R. 6723), H7786 [31JY]

———take steps to appoint doctors of chiropractic as commissioned officers in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 294), H1974 [2AP]

Dept. of Education: establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems in student housing and dormitories (see H.R. 642), H8578 [22SE]

Dept. of Energy: suspend filling of Strategic Petroleum Reserve for one year or until price of oil drops below a certain level in order to increase supply and reduce costs (see H.R. 5473), H3109 [6MY]

Dept. of HHS: provide services for birthparents who have placed a child for adoption (see H.R. 5640), H1770 [14MR]

———temporarily delay application of proposed changes to the Departmental Appeals Board (see H.R. 5763), H2223 [10AP]

Dept. of HUD: facilitate use of HOPE VI grant amounts by certain public housing agencies that have suffered project delays due to catastrophes or emergencies (see H.R. 6347), H6177 [26JN]

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

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), H7854 [8SE]

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

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area unless expressly authorized by Congress (see H.R. 6630), H7306 [29JY]

———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), H4833 [22MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a pain care initiative in health care facilities (see H.R. 6122), H4453 [21MY]

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

———provide a plot allowance for spouses and children of certain veterans buried in State cemeteries (see H.R. 4141), H6577 [15JY]

———provide dental care to veterans with service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 5595), H2225 [10AP]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 3175), H995 [14FE]

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]

Diseases: advance medical research and treatments of pediatric cancers, ensure access to current treatments and information, establish a national childhood cancer database, and promote public awareness (see H.R. 1553), H25 [15JA]

———establish national screening program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and allow States to provide medical assistance for individuals with colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps (see H.R. 1738), H3885 [14MY]

———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 1113), H4322 [20MY]

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

Economy: encourage recipients of rebate checks from the economic stimulus package to purchase American-made goods and services from American-owned companies (see H. Res. 977), H2659 [23AP]

Education: improve early education (see H.R. 3289), H5797 [20JN]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 6795), H7807 [1AU]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1073), H4877 [3JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: remediate sediment contamination in areas of concern (see H.R. 6460), H6405 [10JY]

Gallatin Report on Roads and Canals: anniversary (see H. Res. 936), H456 [23JA]

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

GSA: take certain actions relative to parcels of real property located in Eastlake, OH, and Koochiching County, MN (see H.R. 6524), H6673 [16JY]

Higher Education Act: improve participation in higher education of, and increase opportunities in employment for, residents of rural areas (see H.R. 4139), H1032 [25FE]

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), H24 [15JA]

———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), H1822 [31MR]

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

Iron and steel industry: require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the U.S. in carrying out projects for the construction, alteration, or repair of a public building or public work (see H.R. 5935), H2947 [30AP]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 688), H4975 [4JN]

Lloyd, Earl: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 286), H557 [29JA]

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

Mayor William `Bill' Sandberg Post Office Building, North St. Paul, MN: designate (see H.R. 6229), H5214 [10JN]

Medicaid: disapprove rule on optional State plan case management services (see H.J. Res. 78), H1701 [13MR]

———establish a disproportionate share hospital (DSH) redistribution pool from unexpended allotments to increase allotments for low DSH States and to provide grants for certain health access networks (see H.R. 5721), H2069 [8AP]

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

———extend the MinnesotaCare Medicaid demonstration project (see H.R. 6848), H7955 [9SE]

———provide a screening and treatment program for prostate cancer in the same manner as is provided for breast and cervical cancer (see H.R. 2131), H349 [17JA]

———temporarily delay application of proposed changes to payment rules for case management and targeted case management services (see H.R. 5173), H555 [29JA]

Medicare: delay phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor (see H.R. 6873), H8397 [17SE]

———expand number of beneficiaries eligible for coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 2805), H622 [6FE]

———extend increased payments for ground ambulance services (see H.R. 2164), H390 [22JA]

———provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 1665), H1973 [2AP]

———provide coverage for the shingles vaccine (see H.R. 5877), H2657 [23AP]

———reduce occurrence of diabetes in beneficiaries by extending coverage for medical nutrition therapy services to beneficiaries with pre-diabetes or with risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes (see H.R. 2922), H814 [7FE]

Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1134), H2855 [29AP]

Middle East: require the President to seek to institute a regional diplomatic plan (see H.R. 3797), H25 [15JA]

Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 5854), H7854 [8SE]

Minnesota: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 923), H295 [16JA]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H3777 [13MY]

National Heat Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 296), H6408 [10JY]

National Nurses Week: recognize (see H. Res. 1086), H2855 [29AP]

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

Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H2487 [17AP]

New York Giants (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 960), H815 [7FE]

NLRB: modify definition of supervisor to clarify labor rights and protections of employees (see H.R. 1644), H4877 [3JN]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H1973 [2AP]

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

Power resources: regulate certain transactions involving energy commodities and strengthen enforcement authorities of FERC under Natural Gas Act and Federal Power Act (see H.R. 6330), H5865 [23JN]

Public Radio Recognition Month: designate (see H. Res. 1002), H1074 [26FE]

Roosevelt, Theodore: observe anniversary of Conference of Governors on the conservation of natural resources and recognize the need for a similar undertaking today (see H. Res. 935), H456 [23JA]

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

Senior citizens: ensure adequate public-private infrastructure and resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (see H.R. 1783), H1418 [6MR]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 2329), H5481 [17JN]

———allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for State judicial debts that are past due (see H.R. 6172), H4877 [3JN]

———allow deduction for qualified timber gains and modernize certain provisions applicable to timber real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 1937), H2658 [23AP]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 5270), H811 [7FE] (see H.R. 6327), H5796 [20JN]

———make permanent the rate reduction for qualified timber gains (see H.R. 6896), H8127 [15SE]

———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1742), H1155 [27FE]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1610), H3403 [8MY]

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

Transportation Security Administration: provide certain personnel management requirements (see H.R. 3212), H6473 [14JY]

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), H6825 [22JY]

Veterans: honor sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans (see H. Con. Res. 336), H3778 [13MY]

Voting: 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]

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

Winona State University: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 1133), H2553 [22AP]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1801), H7629 [30JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

Aviation: enhance safety (see H.R. 6493), H6576 [15JY]

———improve quality of airline services (see H.R. 6355), H6009 [24JN]

Coast Guard: recognize heritage (see H. Res. 1382), H7307 [29JY]

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

EPA: clarify circumstances under which permits for discharges from certain vessels may be required and conduct a study of discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels (see H.R. 6556), H6733 [21JY]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 6984), H8577 [22SE]

FEMA: reauthorize Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (see H.R. 6109), H4453 [21MY]

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: grant congressional consent and approval (see H.R. 6577), H7057 [23JY]

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

Railroads: provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure (see H.R. 6004), H3402 [8MY]

Smithsonian Institution: carry out certain construction projects (see H.R. 6627), H7306 [29JY]

Surface Transportation Board: consider impact of certain railroad transactions on local communities (see H.R. 6707), H7785 [31JY]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6984), H8577 [22SE]

Transportation: promote increased use of public transportation and alternative fuels in providing public transportation (see H.R. 6052), H3884 [14MY]

Letters

Air Carriage of International Mail Act: by, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H10207 [27SE]

Capitol Visitor Center Act: by, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H10677 [2OC]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) approved resolutions: by, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H354 [22JA], H10412, H10414 [29SE]

Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act: by, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H10141 [27SE]

———Representative Waxman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H10141 [27SE]

Federal Real Property Disposal Enhancement Act: by, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H10628 [29SE]

GSA authorization to take certain actions relative to parcels of real property located in Eastlake, OH, and Koochiching County, MN: Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H8533 [22SE]

———by, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8533 [22SE]

Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act: by, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H10151 [27SE]

———Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H10151 [27SE]

Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Remediation Act: by, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H5431 [17JN]

Oregon Surplus Federal Land Act: by, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8531 [22SE]

———Representative Rahall, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8531 [22SE]

Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act: by, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H7925 [9SE]

Remediate sediment contamination in areas of concern under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act: Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H8348 [17SE]

———by, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8348 [17SE]

Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act: by, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6124 [26JN]

———Representative Waxman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6123 [26JN]

Water Use Efficiency and Conservation Research Act: by, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1713 [8SE]

Motions

Amtrak: reauthorize (S. 294), H6788 [22JY]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), conference report, H3816 [14MY]

American Highway Users Alliance: anniversary (H. Res. 772), H367 [22JA]

Amtrak: encourage collaboration with local and regional commuter rail agencies on train schedules and routing in shared corridors, H5255 [11JN]

———evaluate passenger rail service between New York, NY, and the rail stations in Cornwells Heights, PA, and Princeton Junction, NJ, H5260 [11JN]

———expand commuter rail between New Haven, CT, and Springfield, MA, H5259 [11JN]

———prohibit funding for long distance route with highest cost per seat/mile ratio, H5256 [11JN]

———reauthorize, H9360, H9363 [24SE]

———reauthorize (H.R. 6003), H5222, H5223, H5226, H5227, H5229, H5230, H5245, H5246, H5249, H5254, H5255, H5256, H5257, H5259, H5260 [11JN], H6195 [8JY], E875 [8MY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 6003), corrections in engrossment, H5265 [11JN]

———reauthorize (H.R. 6003), motion to recommit, H5264 [11JN]

———reauthorize (S. 294), H6756, H6770, H6773 [22JY]

———reauthorize (S. 294), motion to instruct conferees, H6788, H6792 [22JY]

Appalachian Regional Development Act: reauthorize and improve (S. 496), H6493 [15JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investments, and economic and energy assistance (H.R. 7110), H10083 [26SE]

Army: clarify authority to provide reimbursement for travel expenses incurred by the members of the Committee on Levee Safety (H.R. 6040), H5826 [23JN]

Aviation: enhance safety (H.R. 6493), H6744, H6745, H6747, H6748 [22JY], E1460 [15JY]

———expand passenger facility fee eligibility for noise compatibility projects (S. 996), H8338 [17SE]

Beach Protection Act: prohibit use of funds for earmarks, H2203, H2205 [10AP]

Bicycles: recognize importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation (H. Con. Res. 305), H4103 [19MY]

Bridges: allow State performance plans to provide for increased inspection of historic bridges rather than rehabilitation or replacement, H7035 [23JY]

———improve safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, strengthen inspection standards and processes, and increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges (H.R. 3999), H7018, H7022, H7023, H7027, H7028, H7029, H7030, H7031, H7032, H7033, H7034, H7035, H7036 [23JY]

———improve safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, strengthen inspection standards and processes, and increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges (H.R. 3999), corrections in engrossment, H7097 [24JY]

———improve safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, strengthen inspection standards and processes, and increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges (H.R. 3999), motion to recommit, H7095 [24JY]

———provide for removal of certain structurally deficient bridges on Federal-aid highways when a replacement has been constructed, H7095 [24JY]

———provide risk-based priority for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient bridges that serve as emergency evacuation routes, H7029 [23JY]

———require corrosion mitigation and prevention plans for bridges receiving Federal funding, H7032 [23JY]

Bruce W. Carter Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Miami, FL: designate (H.R. 4918), H6121 [26JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), E325 [6MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (S. Con. Res. 70), conference report, H5001 [5JN]

Buy American Act: compliance, H6788, H6792 [22JY]

California: transfer management of certain lighthouses from the Coast Guard to National Park Service, H2668 [24AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., anniversary celebration (H. Con. Res. 335), H4887 [4JN]

———authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (H. Con. Res. 309), H4100 [19MY]

———authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 311), H4886 [4JN]

———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 308), H2886 [30AP]

Charles L. Brieant, Jr., Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, White Plains, NY: designate (H.R. 6340), E1601 [30JY]

Coast Guard: allow use of State and local security assets for waterside security around liquefied natural gas tankers and terminals, H2667, H2714, H2715 [24AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), H2663, H2665, H2667, H2668, H2669, H2670, H2713, H2714, H2715, H2716, H2717, H2719, H2720, H2721, H2723, H2724, H2725, H2728, H2729, H2730, H2731, H2735 [24AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), motion to recommit, H2734 [24AP]

———clarify amount of wages for crews on passenger vessels that would be available for cash withdrawal, H2667 [24AP]

———clarify delegation of certain functions to classification societies, H2668 [24AP]

———ensure that marine safety responsibilities do not prevent the carrying out of homeland security missions, H2719 [24AP]

———establish marine safety as a core function, H2725 [24AP]

———require a study to assess the standards for State and local law enforcement to perform maritime patrols and to provide port security, H2724 [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, H2715, H2716 [24AP]

———restructure the Integrated Deepwater Program (H.R. 6999), H10145, H10150, H10153, H10154 [27SE]

———transfer certain Administrative Law Judge Program resources and authorities to the NTSB, H2669, H2725 [24AP]

———transfer excess Federal property to the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians (H.R. 6370), H8531 [22SE]

———tribute to efforts relative to the seizure of cocaine at sea (H. Res. 866), H370 [22JA]

Davis, DeCarol: congratulate for becoming the first African-American female to serve as valedictorian of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (H. Res. 1241), H6742, H6743 [22JY]

Delta Queen (steamboat): allow continuation of nighttime operations within domestic inland waters, H2734 [24AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct pilot program to deploy mobile biometric identification equipment on maritime vessels for immigration enforcement, H2720 [24AP]

———notify FERC relative to safety of marine traffic near liquefied natural gas facilities, H2721 [24AP]

———permit a secondary authentication system to verify identity of those applying for transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC cards), H2723 [24AP]

———prepare assessment of enrollment site for transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC cards), H2730 [24AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 6532), H6833 [23JY]

———permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 6532), Senate amendment, H8041 [11SE]

Dept. of Transportation: conduct a study of the cost benefits of using carbon fiber composite materials in bridge projects, H7031 [23JY]

———establish National Tunnel Inspection Program, H7036 [23JY]

———issue a report on the economic impact of bridge closures on regional transportation and transit, H7030 [23JY]

———limit authority to grant authority to motor carriers domiciled in Mexico to operate beyond U.S. municipalities and commercial zones on the U.S.-Mexico border (H.R. 1773), H7917 [9SE]

———prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area unless expressly authorized by Congress (H.R. 6630), H7917 [9SE]

———require consultation with States prior to establishing a process for assigning risk-based priorities for bridge reconstruction and rehabilitation, H7027 [23JY]

———require study of train horn technology, H5257 [11JN]

———study risks posed by floods to bridges on Federal-aid highways and other public roads, bridges on Indian reservations, and park bridges located in a 500-year floodplain, H7034 [23JY]

Diseases: increase Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (H. Res. 353), H6121 [26JN]

Duluth, MN: tribute to Duluth Central High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E881 [8MY]

Dump the Pump Day: observance, E1283 [19JN]

Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10378 [29SE]

Elwood ``Bud'' Link Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Wenatchee, WA: designate (H.R. 2245), H6121 [26JN]

EPA: clarify circumstances under which permits for discharges from certain vessels may be required and conduct a study of discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels (S. 3298), H6752, H6753, H6755 [22JY]

———conduct a study to assess the benefits of using molecular diagnostics for monitoring and assessing the quality of coastal recreation waters, H2416 [16AP]

———create and maintain a National List of Beaches to provide the public with information on beach conditions, H2421 [16AP]

———require a study on the long-term impact of global climate change on coastal recreation waters, H2422 [16AP]

Everglades National Park: anniversary (H. Res. 845), H1196 [4MR]

FAA: authorizing appropriations for aviation safety and capacity improvement and to provide stable cost-based funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 2881), H833 [12FE], H5920 [24JN], H8338 [17SE]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 6984), H8589 [23SE]

Federal Protective Service: prohibit award of contracts under the contract security guard program to a business owned, controlled or operated by someone convicted of a felony (H.R. 3068), Senate amendment, H10141 [27SE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify provisions relative to beach monitoring (H.R. 2537), H2192, H2196, H2197, H2203, H2205 [10AP], H2414, H2416, H2419, H2421, H2422 [16AP]

———remediate sediment contamination in areas of concern (H.R. 6460), H8348 [17SE]

———remediate sediment contamination in areas of concern (H.R. 6460), Senate amendment, H10155, H10157 [27SE]

FEMA: quickly and fairly address the abundance of surplus manufactured housing units stored around the country at taxpayer expense (S. 2382), H10617 [29SE]

———reauthorize Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (H.R. 6109), H5817 [23JN]

Gallatin Report on Roads and Canals: anniversary (H. Res. 936), H1457 [11MR]

GAO: conduct a study on the causes of bridge construction and rehabilitation delays and make recommendations to avoid such delays, H7033 [23JY]

———study effectiveness of the bridge rating system used by the Federal Highway Administration, H7028 [23JY]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (H. Con. Res. 370), H6121 [26JN]

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: grant congressional consent and approval (H.R. 6577), H8516 [22SE]

———grant congressional consent and approval (S.J. Res. 45), H8516 [22SE]

GSA: enhance authorities relative to real property that has yet to be reported excess (H.R. 5787), H4093 [19MY]

———provide for the redevelopment of the Old Post Office Building in the District of Columbia (H.R. 5001), H5819 [23JN]

———take certain actions relative to parcels of real property located in Eastlake, OH, and Koochiching County, MN (H.R. 6524), H8533 [22SE]

Health: support further research and activities to increase public awareness, professional education, diagnosis, and treatment of Dandy-Walker syndrome and hydrocephalus (H. Con. Res. 163), H6121 [26JN]

House of Representatives: importance of bipartisanship, H6195, H6196 [8JY]

Hurricanes: anniversary of Okeechobee Hurricane (H. Res. 1376), H9369 [24SE]

———improve the provision of disaster assistance for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, H10617 [29SE]

International Center Act: authorize lease or sublease of certain property to an entity other than a foreign government or international organization if certain conditions are met (H.R. 3913), H464 [28JA]

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships (MARPOL): implementation of the Protocol of 1997 relative to the regulation of air pollution from ships (H.R. 802), Senate amendment, H6191, H6192 [8JY]

J. James Exon Federal Bureau of Investigation Building, Omaha, NE: designate (S. 3009), H9367 [24SE]

James M. & Thomas W.L. Ashley Customs Building and U.S. Courthouse, Toledo, OH: designate (H.R. 3712), H4889 [4JN]

Juanita Millender-McDonald Highway, Los Angeles County, CA: designate (H.R. 4131), H10144 [27SE]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3986), Senate amendment, H8342 [17SE]

Marquette, MI: transfer certain lands owned by the Coast Guard, H2731 [24AP]

Michael Bilirakis Dept. of Veterans Affairs Spinal Cord Injury Center, Tampa, FL: designate (H.R. 4264), H6121 [26JN]

Minneapolis, MN: anniversary of the I-35 bridge collapse, E1667 [1AU]

———authorize additional funds for emergency repairs and reconstruction of the I-35 bridge and waive limitation on emergency relief funds for those repairs and reconstruction (H.R. 3311), E1667 [1AU]

Mondavi, Robert G.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 365), H6121 [26JN]

Motor vehicles: promote safe operation of 15-passenger vans (H. Res. 964), H2889 [30AP]

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: support goals (H. Res. 339), H4101 [19MY]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6063), H5381 [12JN]

National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 444), H2888 [30AP]

National Corvette Day: designate (H. Res. 970), H6121 [26JN]

National Dysphagia Awareness Month: establish (H. Con. Res. 195), H6121 [26JN]

National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act: prohibit funds from being used to employ illegal aliens, H7035 [23JY]

National Homeownership Month: observance (H. Res. 1271), H6121 [26JN]

National Public Works Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1137), H4099 [19MY], E702 [23AP]

National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1294), H6121 [26JN]

National Train Day: support goals and ideals, E862 [8MY]

———support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1176), H3713 [13MY]

North Platte, NE: recognize as Rail Town USA (H. Con. Res. 408), H8340 [17SE]

Point of order, H6138 [26JN]

Power resources: national energy policy, H2196 [10AP], H6792 [22JY]

———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), H8243 [16SE]

Public works: water and infrastructure projects funding, E325 [6MR]

Railroads: provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure (H.R. 6004), E875 [8MY]

———study extent to which freight and passenger rail operators could use domestically available alternative fuels to power locomotives and other rail vehicles, H5264 [11JN]

Richard B. Anderson Federal Building, Port Angeles, WA: designate (H.R. 4140), H464 [28JA]

Ripon College: commend campus bicycle loan program, E311 [5MR]

Roads and highways: inspect highway tunnels (H.R. 409), H366 [22JA]

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: technical corrections (H.R. 1195), Senate amendment, H2867, H2880, H2883, H2885 [30AP]

Sewage disposal: authorize appropriations for sewer overflow control grants (H.R. 569), H5823 [23JN]

———ensure that sewage treatment plants monitor for and report discharges of raw sewage (H.R. 2452), H5823 [23JN]

Ships and vessels: establish vessel ballast water management requirements, H2668 [24AP]

———make the embarkment and operation of stateless submersible or semi-submersible vessels subject to Federal prosecution, H2717 [24AP], H10150, H10154 [27SE]

———provide authority to require ballast water treatment systems for vessels operating exclusively within the Great Lakes, H2728, H2729 [24AP]

———repeal requirement to have a license for employment in the business of salvaging on the coast of Florida (S. 2482), H10142 [27SE]

Smithsonian Institution: carry out certain construction projects (H.R. 6627), H8351 [17SE], E1585 [29JY]

———construct a greenhouse facility at museum support facility in Suitland, MD (H.R. 5492), H1454 [11MR]

———provide for construction and related activities in support of the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS) project in Arizona (S.J. Res. 35), H8350 [17SE]

Sports: tribute to the U.S. junior curling team, E810 [5MY]

Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr., Federal Courthouse, Richmond, VA: designate (S. 2403), H7816 [8SE]

Surface Transportation Board: consider impact of certain railroad transactions on local communities (H.R. 6707), H10158, H10159, H10160, H10164 [27SE], E1671 [1AU]

Taxation: allow employers a refundable credit against income tax for a portion of the employer's cost of providing tax-free transit passes to employees (H.R. 6030), H6126 [26JN]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 5270), H833 [12FE]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6327), H5920 [24JN]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6984), H8589 [23SE]

———provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, H10378 [29SE]

Taylor, Charles E.: tribute (H. Res. 444), H2888 [30AP]

Texas Water Development Board: EPA Clean Water State Revolving Fund Performance and Innovation Award recipient (H. Res. 832), H466 [28JA]

Theodore Roosevelt U.S. Courthouse, Brooklyn, NY: designate (S. 2837), H7817 [8SE]

Thomas Jefferson Census Bureau Headquarters Building, Suitland, MD: designate (H.R. 5599), H4891 [4JN]

Timothy J. Russert Highway, Orchard Park, NY: designate (S. 3145), H6488 [15JY]

Tornadoes: express condolences to victims in Southeastern States and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting search and rescue operations (H. Res. 971), H921 [13FE]

Transportation: allow Federal funding to expand park-and-ride lots for commuter bus routes, H6138 [26JN]

———authorize Federal Railroad Safety Administration and prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases (H.R. 2095), concur in Senate amendment with an amendment (H. Res. 1492), H9325, H9360, H9363 [24SE]

———clarify allowable uses of certain Federal transit grants by local transit agencies, H6134 [26JN]

———funding, E325 [6MR]

———importance of public transportation and its effect on climate change, E377 [12MR]

———increase transit portion of transportation fringe benefit offered to Federal employees to equal parking portion, H6135 [26JN]

———infrastructure funding, E1667 [1AU]

———promote increased public transportation use and promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation (H.R. 6052), E923 [14MY]

———promote increased use of public transportation and alternative fuels in providing public transportation, H8243 [16SE]

———promote increased use of public transportation and alternative fuels in providing public transportation (H.R. 6052), H6122, H6124, H6126, H6131, H6134, H6135, H6138, H6139 [26JN], E1283 [19JN]

———promote increased use of public transportation and alternative fuels in providing public transportation (H.R. 6052), corrections in engrossment, H6145 [26JN]

———promote increased use of public transportation and alternative fuels in providing public transportation (H.R. 6052), motion to recommit, H6141, H6142 [26JN]

———provide additional funding to establish and expand commuter matching services to provide commuters with information on ride sharing and alternatives to single occupancy vehicles, H6139 [26JN]

———provide funding to restore school bus services cut back due to increasing fuel prices giving preference to rural and suburban areas that cover larger distances, H6141, H6142 [26JN]

Transportation Security Administration: enhance security against terrorist attacks and other security threats to rail and mass transit lines, H5229 [11JN]

Trinity College: anniversary of class of 1958, E2179 [30SE]

TVA: anniversary (H. Res. 1224), H10139 [27SE]

Vietnam Veterans Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1231), H6121 [26JN]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: authorize additional Federal contributions for maintaining and improving transit system, H5254 [11JN]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 720), H5823 [23JN]

Water pollution: address certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel, H2713 [24AP]

———address certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel (S. 2766), H6749, H6750, H6751 [22JY]

———require that States or local governments make the existence of a source of pathogenic contamination available to the public on the Internet within a certain time period, H2419 [16AP]

Waterloo, IA: Cedar River flooding and destruction of Union Pacific Railroad bridge, H5247 [11JN]

Wilson, Jennifer J.: Aggregates Manager (publication) AggMan of the Year award recipient, E250 [27FE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 110th Congress: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Rept. 110-936), H10998 [3JA]

Carry Out Certain Smithsonian Institution Construction Projects: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 6627) (H. Rept. 110-842), H8126 [15SE]

Civil Air Patrol Homeland Security Support Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1333) (H. Rept. 110-691), H5406 [12JN]

Clean Boating Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5949) (H. Rept. 110-765), H6823 [22JY]

Coast Guard Heritage Recognition: Committee on Transportation (House) (H. Res. 1382) (H. Rept. 110-899), H10330 [28SE]

Construct a Greenhouse Facility at Smithsonian Institution Museum Support Facility in Suitland, MD: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5492) (H. Rept. 110-545), H1444 [10MR]

Construction and Related Activities for the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS) Project in Arizona: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (S.J. Res. 35) (H. Rept. 110-850), H8126 [15SE]

Everglades National Park Anniversary: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 845) (H. Rept. 110-516), H478 [28JA]

Gallatin Report on Roads and Canals Anniversary: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 936) (H. Rept. 110-544), H1444 [10MR]

GSA Actions Relative to Parcels of Real Property Located in Eastlake, OH, and Koochiching County, MN: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 6524) (H. Rept. 110-866), H8577 [22SE]

Halting Airplane Noise To Give Us Peace Act: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 5788) (H. Rept. 110-900), H10330 [28SE]

International Center Act Lease or Sublease of Certain Property to an Entity Other Than a Foreign Government or International Organization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3913) (H. Rept. 110-518), H478 [28JA]

Juanita Millender-McDonald Highway, Los Angeles County, CA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4131) (H. Rept. 110-895), H10299 [27SE]

National Academy of Sciences Study of Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources and Water Quality: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5770) (H. Rept. 110-685), H4973 [4JN]

National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3999) (H. Rept. 110-750), H6405 [10JY]

Okeechobee Hurricane Anniversary: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1376) (H. Rept. 110-856), H8275 [16SE]

Old Post Office Building Redevelopment Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5001) (H. Rept. 110-724), H5728 [19JN]

Oregon Surplus Federal Land Act: Committee on Transporation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 6370) (H. Rept. 110-865), H8577 [22SE]

Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 6003) (H. Rept. 110-690), H5042 [5JN]

Pre-Disaster Mitigation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 6109) (H. Rept. 110-725), H5728 [19JN]

Prohibit Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers From Operating Beyond U.S.-Mexico Border Area Unless Expressly Authorized by Congress: Committee on Transportion and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 6630) (H. Rept. 110-833), H7955 [9SE]

Promote Safe Operation of 15-Passenger Vans: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 964) (H. Rept. 110-608), H2851 [29AP]

Recognize Importance of Bicycling in Transportation and Recreation: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 305) (H. Rept. 110-653), H4150 [19MY]

Remediate Sediment Contamination in Areas of Concern Under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 6460) (H. Rept. 110-849), H8126 [15SE]

Richard B. Anderson Federal Building, Port Angeles, WA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4140) (H. Rept. 110-515), H478 [28JA]

Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 6052) (H. Rept. 110-727), H5795 [20JN]

Sewage Overflow Community Right-To-Know Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2452) (H. Rept. 110-723), H5728 [19JN]

Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr., Federal Courthouse, Richmond, VA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (S. 2403) (H. Rept. 110-824), H7852 [8SE]

Support Goals and Ideals of National Public Works Week: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. 110-654), H4150 [19MY]

Support Goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 339) (H. Rept. 110-655), H4150 [19MY]

Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 6707) (H. Rept. 110-893), H10129 [26SE]

Texas Water Development Board EPA Clean Water State Revolving Fund Performance and Innovation Award Recipient: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 832) (H. Rept. 110-517), H478 [28JA]

Theodore Roosevelt U.S. Courthouse, Brooklyn, NY: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (S. 2837) (H. Rept. 110-823), H7852 [8SE]

Thomas Jefferson Census Bureau Headquarters Building, Suitland, MD: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5599) (H. Rept. 110-674), H4876 [3JN]

Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2701) (H. Rept. 110-904), H10641 [29SE]

Tribute to Coast Guard Efforts Relative to the Seizure of Cocaine at Sea: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 866) (H. Rept. 110-513), H389 [22JA]

TVA Anniversary: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1224) (H. Rept. 110-892), H10129 [26SE]

Twenty-First Century Water Commission Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 135) (H. Rept. 110-504), H4973 [4JN]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Anniversary Celebration: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 335) (H. Rept. 110-676), H4876 [3JN]

Use of Capitol Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 309) (H. Rept. 110-656), H4150 [19MY]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 311) (H. Rept. 110-675), H4876 [3JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Corps of Engineers waterways projects: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H10412-H10414 [29SE]

GSA Capital Investment Program: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H354-H357 [22JA], H10414-H10609 [29SE]

Statements

Energy Benefits of Amtrak, H6792 [22JY]

Tables

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials survey of ready-to-go highway & bridge projects, H10084 [26SE]

Tributes

Chan, Arthur, E1363 [26JN]

Dowling, Colette, E2179 [30SE]

Downey, John E. (Jack), E1190 [10JN]

Reardon, Andy F., E2008 [25SE]