JOHNSON, EDDIE BERNICE (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify provisions relative to beach monitoring (H.R. 2537), H2072 [8AP], H2412 [16AP]

Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 4137), H766 [7FE]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 3121, Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act, H6378 [10JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

———recognize strategic importance and welcome establishment of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) (see H. Res. 897), H815 [7FE]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 661), H8477 [18SE]

Alcoholic beverages: recognize importance of the U.S. wine industry to the American economy (see H. Con. Res. 429), H9974 [25SE]

AMA: recognize contributions of African-American doctors on the occasion of apology to the National Medical Association for racial prejudices and wrongdoings (see H. Con. Res. 403), H7787 [31JY]

America Saves Week: support (see H. Res. 957), H818 [8FE] (see H. Res. 996), H1031 [25FE]

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

Americans With Disabilities Act: restore intent and protections (see H.R. 3195), H25 [15JA]

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

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 1280), H8477 [18SE]

———prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 6598), H7956 [9SE]

Antitrust policy: amend laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems (see H.R. 5546), H2012 [3AP]

Armed Forces: honor service and achievements of women members and female veterans (see H. Res. 1054), H1771 [14MR]

———honor the sacrifice of mothers who have deployed to theaters of combat on behalf of the U.S. (see H. Res. 992), H1540 [11MR]

———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), H7629 [30JY]

———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), H10300 [27SE]

———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), H25 [15JA]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1153), H2855 [29AP]

Baytown, TX: anniversary (see H. Res. 934), H815 [7FE]

Black Music Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 372), H5407 [12JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: address continuing effects of the genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes (see H. Res. 679), H814 [7FE]

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

Brown, Monica L.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 320), H1821 [31MR]

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

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., anniversary celebration (see H. Con. Res. 335), H2759 [24AP]

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

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

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

———establish kinship navigator programs and kinship guardianship assistance payments for children (see H.R. 2188), H7956 [9SE]

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

China, Republic of: elections (see H. Con. Res. 278), H559 [29JA]

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

Civil rights: anniversary of the deaths of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner in Philadelphia, MS (see H. Res. 1293), H5797 [20JN]

Clean Air Act: reduce mercury, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxide emissions (see H.R. 3989), H7308 [29JY]

Coast Guard: recognize heritage (see H. Res. 1382), H8277 [16SE]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H996 [14FE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: condemn sexual violence and call on the international community to take immediate actions to respond to the violence (see H. Res. 1227), H6826 [22JY]

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]

Corporal Alfred Mac Wilson Post Office, Odessa, TX: designate (see H.R. 6437), H6229 [8JY]

Correctional institutions: improve reintegration of youth offenders into the families and communities to which they are returning (see H.R. 5178), H623 [6FE]

Credit: permit deferrals on certain home mortgage foreclosures to take remedial action and require home mortgage servicers to provide notice of any upcoming reset of interest rates (see H.R. 6076), H5111 [9JN]

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

Crime: provide penalties for the destruction of memorials, headstones, markers, and graves commemorating persons serving in the Armed Forces on private property (see H.R. 5131), H2487 [17AP]

DeBakey, Michael E.: tribute (see H. Res. 1416), H8020 [10SE]

Dept. of Commerce: create an Office of Domestic Product Promotion (see H.R. 6573), H6824 [22JY]

Dept. of Defense: enhance suicide prevention programs (see H.R. 5223), H2854 [29AP]

Dept. of Education: establish discretionary school construction grant program for local educational agencies affected by base closures and realignments (see H.R. 6293), H6407 [10JY]

———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: provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H2356 [15AP]

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), H5044 [5JN]

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

———making supplemental appropriations for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (see H.R. 5180), H2487 [17AP]

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), H5111 [9JN]

———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]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve basic educational assistance program (see H.R. 5684), H3404 [8MY]

———improve treatment and services provided to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders (see H.R. 4053), H2443 [16AP]

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

———remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance under Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 5229), H620 [6FE]

———repeal offset from surviving spouse annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation and annuity authority for certain dependents (see H.R. 1589), H7307 [29JY]

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

Diseases: catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes (see H.R. 3544), H3020 [1MY]

———improve support and services for individuals with autism and their families (see H.R. 1881), H7956 [9SE]

Dunham, Katherine: tribute (see H. Res. 655), H5581 [18JN]

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 purchase American-made goods and services from American-owned companies (see H. Res. 977), H3778 [13MY]

Education: coordinate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives (see H.R. 6104), H4452 [21MY]

———ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families (see H.R. 5715), H2225 [10AP]

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

———recognize roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing civic, cultural, and economic well being (see H. Res. 1130), H2552 [22AP]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend (see H.R. 648), H870 [12FE]

Employment: direct the Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Labor to conduct a joint study on fields of employment for which the greatest need for employees exists in various geographic areas (see H.R. 3646), H390 [22JA]

———establish a living wage and a policy providing jobs for everyone in the U.S. and its territories (see H.R. 1050), H6010 [24JN]

EPA: increase research, development, education, and technology transfer activities related to water use efficiency and conservation technologies and practices (see H.R. 3957), H4151 [19MY]

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

FDA: create a three-tiered approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6270), H5407 [12JN]

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]

FHA: revise requirements for seller-financed downpayments for certain insured mortgages for single-family housing and authorize risk-based insurance premiums for certain mortgagors under such mortgages (see H.R. 6694), H8128 [15SE]

Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1079), H2152 [9AP]

Food: acknowledge existence of global food crisis (see H. Con. Res. 344), H3186 [7MY]

Foreign policy: express that a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the U.S. to peace and prosperity (see H. Res. 1078), H7059 [23JY]

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

Global Entrepreneurship Week: designate (see H. Res. 1017), H5581 [18JN]

Grant, Johnny: tribute (see H. Res. 1458), H8396 [17SE]

GSA: reimburse certain jurisdictions for the costs of obtaining paper ballot voting systems for 2008 general elections and for costs incurred in conducting audits or hand counting results (see H.R. 5036), H558 [29JA]

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

Hazardous substances: express concern over current Federal policy allowing exportation of toxic electronic waste to developing nations and encourage U.S. banning of such activities (see H. Res. 1395), H8128 [15SE]

Health: enhance adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care (see H.R. 3800), H4832 [22MY]

———establish a registry to ensure that certain individuals who may have been exposed to formaldehyde have an opportunity to register and receive medical treatment (see H.R. 5897), H10331 [28SE]

———improve pain care research, education, access, and outreach (see H.R. 2994), H7853 [8SE]

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

———permit Federal funding for syringe exchange programs to reduce transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis (see H.R. 6680), H8477 [18SE]

———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]

———prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or representation in the provision of health care services and require the identification of the license of certain health care providers (see H.R. 2260), H7956 [9SE]

———require group and individual health insurance plans that provide coverage for prostate cancer treatment also provide coverage for reconstructive prosthetic urology surgery (see H.R. 1903), H7853 [8SE]

Health care professionals: establish recruitment and retention programs for public health workers and eliminate critical workforce shortages in Federal, State, local, and tribal public health agencies (see H.R. 5496), H2267 [14AP]

———provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1134), H2760 [24AP]

———provide relief for the shortage of nurses (see H.R. 5924), H4878 [3JN]

Hispanic Americans: recognize service, courage, and patriotism of those who served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 253), H623 [6FE]

Honor Flight, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 1287), H6408 [10JY]

Honore, Russell L.: tribute (see H. Res. 944), H479 [28JA]

Houston, TX: tribute to Texas Air National Guard 147th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1250), H5044 [5JN]

Human rights: increase global stability and security by reducing number of individuals who are de jure or de facto stateless and at risk of being trafficked (see H.R. 6520), H6673 [16JY]

Ikeda, Daisaku: tribute (see H. Res. 844), H5045 [5JN]

Immigration: extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 1843), H1772 [14MR]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 2221), H8397 [17SE]

Independent Commission on the 2004 Coup d'Etat in the Republic of Haiti: establish (see H.R. 351), H1155 [27FE]

India: condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India (see H. Res. 1532), H10867 [9DE]

Inglewood, CA: anniversary (see H. Res. 962), H1188 [3MR]

International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD): recognize value as a cornerstone of global efforts to combat racial discrimination and uphold human rights (see H. Res. 1055), H8128 [15SE]

International Day of Non-Violence: observance (see H. Res. 653), H2152 [9AP]

International Year of Astronomy: honor goals (see H. Con. Res. 375), H6343 [9JY]

International Year of Sanitation: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 318), H1822 [31MR]

Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of easing tensions and normalizing relations between the U.S. and Iran (see H.R. 5056), H390 [22JA]

———respond to threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the U.S. by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony (see H. Con. Res. 362), H5482 [17JN]

Iraq: assist refugees and the internally displaced population by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, increasing border security, and easing resettlement (see H.R. 6496), H6576 [15JY]

———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), H7059 [23JY]

———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]

Johnson, John A. (Jack): pardon posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 214), H6177 [26JN]

Johnson, Lyndon B.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 353), H4064 [16MY] (see H. Con. Res. 354), H4150 [19MY]

Joint Action Plan Between Brazil and the U.S. To Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality: support values and goals (see H. Res. 1254), H5329 [11JN]

Jordan, Louis: tribute (see H. Res. 1242), H5043 [5JN]

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

Julia M. Carson Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 5472), H1418 [6MR]

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

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

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination (see H. Res. 1061), H1821 [31MR]

Liberia: allocation of foreign aid (see H.R. 6655), H7627 [30JY]

Lloyd, Earl: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 286), H995 [14FE]

Malaria Awareness Day: observance (see H. Res. 389), H2760 [24AP]

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

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

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), H8276 [16SE]

———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), H7956 [9SE]

———restore and protect access to discount drug prices for university-based and safety-net clinics (see H.R. 4054), H1889 [1AP]

———temporarily delay application of proposed changes to payment rules for case management and targeted case management services (see H.R. 5173), H2151 [9AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1552), H2224 [10AP]

———eliminate disparities in breast cancer treatment through development of a uniform set of treatment performance measures for a quality reporting system and value-based purchasing system (see H.R. 5901), H7629 [30JY]

———extend increased payments for ground ambulance services (see H.R. 2164), H3403 [8MY]

———impose moratorium on use of recovery audit contractors under the Medicare Integrity Program (see H.R. 4105), H2854 [29AP]

———provide a temporary moratorium on enforcement of the cap amount on payments for hospice care (see H.R. 5542), H1703 [13MR]

———provide payment for anesthesia services by anesthesiologists in certain rural hospitals in the same manner as for services by anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists (see H.R. 1866), H8049 [11SE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 748), H2853 [29AP]

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

———standardize marketing requirements under Medicare Advantage and prescription drug programs and provide for State certification prior to waiver of licensure requirements under prescription drug program (see H.R. 4790), H2266 [14AP]

Mental health: integrate services with physical health services, improve access to underserved areas, and provide grants to recruit mental health professionals (see H.R. 5176), H1772 [14MR]

Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1134), H2658 [23AP]

Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 5854), H3187 [7MY]

Minnesota: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 923), H2488 [17AP]

Minority AIDS Initiative: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 426), H9975 [25SE]

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

NASA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1315), H6176 [26JN]

National Black Arts Festival: anniversary (see H. Res. 1286), H6010 [24JN]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 280), H390 [22JA]

National Dysphagia Awareness Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 195), H4061 [15MY]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 917), H24 [15JA]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1260), H5214 [10JN]

National Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1392), H8277 [16SE]

National Missing Children's Day: observance (see H. Res. 1142), H2658 [23AP]

National Month of the Military Child: observance (see H. Res. 265), H1155 [27FE]

National New Deal Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 360), H7790 [31JY]

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

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

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

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

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1375), H8397 [17SE]

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

National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 972), H870 [12FE]

National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 331), H3404 [8MY]

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

Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H5865 [23JN]

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 3543), H2948 [30AP]

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

Oceans: establish an interagency committee to develop an ocean acidification research and monitoring plan and establish an ocean acidification program within NOAA (see H.R. 4174), H6230 [8JY]

Olympic games: tribute to U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1414), H8020 [10SE]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: include certain nongovernmental and volunteer firefighters, ground and air ambulance crew members, and first responders for certain benefits (see H.R. 3822), H3404 [8MY]

Patents: create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture (see H.R. 5638), H4061 [15MY]

Peace Corps: issuance of special postage stamps (see H.R. 181), H558 [29JA]

———provide continued funding and increase readjustment allowance for returning volunteers (see H.R. 5535), H6177 [26JN]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1132), H2659 [23AP]

Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit (see H. Res. 838), H2071 [8AP]

Postal Service: provide for the protection and integrity of mail (see H.R. 4236), H2760 [24AP]

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

Power resources: prevent excessive speculation in derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation to those capable of producing or taking delivery of the commodities (see H.R. 6264), H5797 [20JN]

Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 896), H1703 [13MR]

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

Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act: define environmental intervention blood lead level (see H.R. 3397), H3404 [8MY]

Ride, Sally K.: anniversary of the first U.S. woman in space (see H. Res. 1313), H6231 [8JY]

Rio Grande American Canal, El Paso, TX: redesignate as the Travis C. Johnson Canal (see H.R. 6041), H3776 [13MY]

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

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 337), H2852 [29AP]

Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (see H.R. 6064), H4322 [20MY]

Social Security: authorize waivers of certain waiting periods for benefits based on disability in cases in which such waiting period would cause undue hardship to terminally ill beneficiaries (see H.R. 5510), H1703 [13MR] (see H.R. 5812), H6473 [14JY]

———ensure certain disability determinations on the basis of SSA hearings are made on a timely basis and monitor number of disability determinations under reconsideration (see H.R. 6485), H8050 [11SE]

———prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 6600), H7163 [24JY]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5447), H2151 [9AP]

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), H7166 [24JY]

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

———urge international community to provide the U.N.-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur region with tactical and utility helicopters (see H. Res. 1245), H5483 [17JN]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of a principal residence by a first-time homebuyer (see H.R. 5643), H2225 [10AP]

———allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance (see H.R. 3363), H995 [14FE]

———allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 5823), H7629 [30JY]

———exclude combat zone compensation of Armed Forces members from employment taxes (see H.R. 1085), H2443 [16AP]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 1820), H8397 [17SE]

———provide Federal contracting preferences for, and a reduction in income tax rates on, patriot corporations (see H.R. 3319), H8019 [10SE]

———provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see H.R. 5716), H3186 [7MY]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1610), H1418 [6MR]

Technology: authorize activities for support of nanotechnology research and development (see H.R. 5940), H3017 [1MY]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H8397 [17SE]

Territories: honor contributions of individuals from the territories of the U.S. by including such contributions in the teaching of U.S. history (see H. Con. Res. 2), H3404 [8MY]

Texas: tribute to wine and winegrape industry (see H. Con. Res. 216), H2659 [23AP]

Texas Military Veterans Post Office, Humble, TX: designate (see H.R. 5517), H1183 [28FE]

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

Transportation: establish Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Centers (see H.R. 5161), H1418 [6MR]

———issue motor vehicle safety standards for motorcoaches and provide a tax credit for associated expenses incurred by motorcoach operators complying with such standards (see H.R. 4690), H1342 [5MR]

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

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

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (see H.R. 4847), H1822 [31MR]

United Service Organizations: recognize contribution to morale and welfare of our servicemen and women and their families (see H.J. Res. 50), H6177 [26JN]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H7058 [23JY]

———honor sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans (see H. Con. Res. 336), H5111 [9JN]

———provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans (see H.R. 3329), H457 [23JA]

Vietnam Veterans Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1231), H5865 [23JN]

Women: recognize efforts and contributions of outstanding women scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians in the U.S. and around the world on Mother's Day (see H. Res. 1180), H3778 [13MY]

———reduce maternal mortality (see H. Res. 1022), H3110 [6MY]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

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

Commission on Women's Business Ownership: establish (see H.R. 5672), H1888 [1AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance capacity to recruit and retain nurses and other critical health care professionals (see H.R. 6153), H4830 [22MY]

Education: develop a broad pool of citizens who are functionally literate in science, mathematics, and technology and a national science education policy (see H. Con. Res. 366), H4877 [3JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: establish grants to increase student attendance (see H.R. 6402), H6174 [26JN]

Ewings, Arbella Perkins: tribute (see H. Res. 1099), H2224 [10AP]

FAA: establish procedures to limit for a period of one year flight standards inspectors from accepting certain employment positions or responsibilities with an air carrier (see H.R. 5880), H2657 [23AP]

Foreign Service: prescribe certain qualifications to be eligible to serve as an ambassador (see H.R. 6742), H7786 [31JY]

Gamez, Cristina: relief (see H.R. 6343), H5797 [20JN]

Ibarra, Jose de Jesus: relief (see H.R. 6343), H5797 [20JN]

Ibarra Rodriguez, Monica: relief (see H.R. 6343), H5797 [20JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve transparency of information on nursing and skilled nursing facilities and clarify and improve enforcement of requirements on such facilities (see H.R. 5799), H2354 [15AP]

Mental health: encourage State and local governments to use certain block grant funds to provide housing and financial counseling for individuals before their release from inpatient or residential institutions (see H.R. 6572), H6824 [22JY]

National Nurses Week: recognize (see H. Res. 1086), H2069 [8AP]

Power resources: require complete displays of the retail price of transportation fuel (see H.R. 6618), H7164 [24JY]

Project SEED Program: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 418), H8396 [17SE]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 1377), H7164 [24JY]

Small business: encourage provision of financial education to employees and give such businesses preferential status when applying for Federal contracts, loans, and other assistance (see H.R. 5965), H3050 [5MY]

Taxation: expand availability of IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (see H.R. 5586), H1538 [11MR]

Women: increase awareness of the existence of, and overcome, gender bias in academic science and engineering through research and training (see H.R. 6263), H5407 [12JN] (see H.R. 6314), H5728 [19JN]

Workers Memorial Day: observance (see H. Res. 1141), H2658 [23AP] (see H. Res. 1154), H2759 [24AP]

Workforce Investment Act: establish financial literacy education programs for newly naturalized U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6403), H6175 [26JN]

Letters

Clarify Army authority to provide reimbursement for travel expenses incurred by the members of the Committee on Levee Safety: David G. Mongan, American Society of Civil Engineers, H5825 [23JN]

Sewage Overflow Community Right-To-Know Act: Kamil Azoury, California Association of Sanitation Agencies, H5822 [23JN]

———Ken Kirk, National Association of Clean Water Agencies, H5822 [23JN]

———several environmental organizations, H5822 [23JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1 [3JA], H5800 [23JN]

Remarks

African Americans: economic opportunities, H1809 [31MR]

———honor inventors, past and present, for their leadership, courage, and significant contributions to our national competitiveness (H. Res. 966), H892, H893 [13FE]

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, E16 [15JA]

Amtrak: reauthorize (H.R. 6003), H5230 [11JN]

Army: clarify authority to provide reimbursement for travel expenses incurred by the members of the Committee on Levee Safety (H.R. 6040), H5824, H5825, H5826 [23JN]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (H. Res. 1153), H4086 [19MY]

Aviation: enhance safety (H.R. 6493), H6748 [22JY]

Beach Protection Act: prohibit use of funds for earmarks, H2204 [10AP]

Black History Month: observance (H. Res. 942), E134 [7FE]

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), H7024 [23JY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (H. Con. Res. 312), H1639 [13MR]

Bush, President: evaluation of economic policies, H8022 [11SE], H9873 [25SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., anniversary celebration (H. Con. Res. 335), H4886, H4887 [4JN]

———authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 311), H4882, H4883, H4886 [4JN]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: grants funding, H2263 [14AP]

Civil rights: anniversary of the deaths of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner in Philadelphia, MS (H. Res. 1293), H5810 [23JN]

———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1338), H7689 [31JY]

Community service: reauthorize and reform national service laws (H.R. 2857), H1354 [6MR]

Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H1639 [13MR]

Cyprus: support U.N.-brokered agreement between former Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat relative to reunification, E1524 [22JY]

Dallas, TX: anniversary of Resource Center of Dallas, E1862 [22SE]

———tribute to mothers in the Dallas area who passed away recently, E813 [5MY]

Dallas Center for Architecture (organization): tribute to new facility, E1856 [22SE]

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

Dept. of Education: allow children who have lost a military parent or guardian in Iraq or Afghanistan to receive the maximum Pell Grant award, H766, H767 [7FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 6532), H6837 [23JY]

———permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 6532), Senate amendment, H8043 [11SE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 6599), H7799 [1AU]

Earth Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1117), H2530 [22AP]

Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H8586 [23SE], H9873 [25SE], H10403 [29SE]

Education: develop a broad pool of citizens who are functionally literate in science, mathematics, and technology and a national science education policy (H. Con. Res. 366), H4911, H4912, H4917 [4JN]

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), H6755 [22JY]

———conduct a study to assess the benefits of using molecular diagnostics for monitoring and assessing the quality of coastal recreation waters, H2414 [16AP]

———increase research, development, education, and technology transfer activities related to water use efficiency and conservation technologies and practices (H.R. 3957), E1645 [1AU]

FAA: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Programs funding, E2174 [30SE]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 6984), E2174 [30SE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify provisions relative to beach monitoring (H.R. 2537), H2190, H2204 [10AP], H2409, H2410, H2412, H2414, H2417 [16AP]

———remediate sediment contamination in areas of concern (H.R. 6460), H8343, H8344 [17SE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, H2410 [16AP]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, E571 [10AP]

Head Start Program: funding, H2263 [14AP]

Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 4137), H766, H767 [7FE]

Houston, TX: dedication of Roderick P. Paige Elementary School, E970 [20MY]

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]

Iraq: impact of financial costs of war on U.S. domestic priorities, H2455 [17AP]

Israel: independence anniversary, E573 [10AP]

James M. & Thomas W.L. Ashley Customs Building and U.S. Courthouse, Toledo, OH: designate (H.R. 3712), H4888 [4JN]

Jones, Stephanie Tubbs: tribute (H. Res. 1415), H7833 [8SE]

Julia M. Carson Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (H.R. 5472), H2085 [9AP]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3986), Senate amendment, H8341, H8342 [17SE]

Kenya: call for a peaceful resolution to current electoral crisis (H. Con. Res. 283), E132 [7FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination (H. Res. 1061), H1863 [1AP]

Medicare: limit exception to prohibition on physician referrals for certain physician-owned hospitals, H1306 [5MR]

Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), H1306 [5MR]

NAACP: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 289), H911 [13FE]

NASA: anniversary (H. Res. 1315), H6260 [9JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6063), H5372 [12JN]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 917), H896 [13FE]

National Foundation for Credit Counseling: tribute to financial literacy poster contest winners, E556 [9AP]

National Homeownership Month: observance (H. Res. 1271), E1377 [26JN]

National Nurses Week: recognize (H. Res. 1086), H3065 [6MY], E848 [7MY]

National Peanut Month: observance, E403 [13MR]

National Women's History Month: observance, E352 [11MR]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H5855 [23JN]

Point of order, H2410 [16AP]

Power resources: national energy policy, H5855 [23JN]

———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), H8142 [16SE], H8342 [17SE]

Richard B. Anderson Federal Building, Port Angeles, WA: designate (H.R. 4140), H463 [28JA]

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary (H. Con. Res. 337), H5150 [10JN]

Sewage disposal: ensure that sewage treatment plants monitor for and report discharges of raw sewage (H.R. 2452), H5820, H5821, H5824 [23JN]

Smithsonian Institution: carry out certain construction projects (H.R. 6627), H8350 [17SE]

———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), H8349 [17SE]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6984), E2174 [30SE]

———provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, H10403 [29SE]

———provide incentives to improve research competitiveness (H.R. 1712), E597 [14AP]

Texas Water Development Board: EPA Clean Water State Revolving Fund Performance and Innovation Award recipient (H. Res. 832), H465, H466 [28JA]

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

Transportation: promote increased use of public transportation and alternative fuels in providing public transportation (H.R. 6052), H6131 [26JN]

U.N.: anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, E2348 [9DE]

Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (H.R. 5749), H5487 [18JN]

Votes: position on missed, H5961 [24JN], E320 [6MR], E1494 [17JY]

Water pollution: address certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel (S. 2766), 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, H2417 [16AP]

Week of the Young Child: observance, H2263 [14AP]

Women: recognize efforts and contributions of outstanding women scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians in the U.S. and around the world on Mother's Day (H. Res. 1180), H4918, H4919 [4JN]

Workers Memorial Day: observance (H. Res. 1154), H2906 [30AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1219 [4MR], H10957 [10DE]

Tributes

Aliyev, Heydar, E846 [7MY]

Banks, Bettye, E120 [6FE]

Baron, Fred, E2262 [19NO]

Brooks, Beverly Mitchell, E352 [11MR]

Clark, Caesar A.W., Sr., E1613 [30JY]

Ewings, Arbella Perkins, E348 [11MR]

Haley, Debbie, E190 [14FE]

Hall, Irma P., E601 [14AP]

Johnson, Harvey J., E1884 [24SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., H18 [15JA]

Lewis, Nellie R. Riley, E327 [6MR], E352 [11MR]

Sanders, Harold B., Jr., E1860 [22SE]

Searcy, Claytie O., E1858 [22SE]

Spearman, Leonard H.O., Sr., E194 [14FE]

Travis, Cathy, E184 [13FE]

Votteler, Theodore P., E1269 [18JN]