MORAN, JAMES P. (a Representative from Virginia)

Articles and editorials

Better Bailout, Joseph E. Stiglitz, Nation (publication), H10797 [3OC]

Mildred Loving, Who Fought Ban on Mixed Marriage Dies at 68, Douglas Martin, New York (NY) Times, E831 [6MY]

Recapitalise the Banking System, George Soros, Financial Times (British publication), H10796 [3OC]

Rescue Plan—Direct Capital Investments Would Be Better for Both Markets and Taxpayers, Lucian Bebchuk, Financial Times (British publication), H10797 [3OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abingdon, VA: anniversary of Barter Theatre (see H. Con. Res. 416), H8275 [16SE]

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), H2012 [3AP]

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), H5045 [5JN]

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]

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

American Pharmacists Month: designate (see H. Res. 1437), H8478 [18SE]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 6949), H8475 [18SE]

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), H2487 [17AP]

———prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 6598), H7163 [24JY]

———prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 5852), H8477 [18SE]

———require collection of data on animal cruelty crimes (see H.R. 6597), H7163 [24JY]

Armed Forces: commend military support groups for efforts to support servicemen and their families (see H. Res. 1200), H6230 [8JY]

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

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

———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), H7308 [29JY]

———recognize exceptional sacrifice of Army National Guard 69th Infantry Regiment in support of Global War on Terrorism (see H. Res. 991), H1446 [10MR]

———reduce sexual assault and domestic violence involving members and their families and partners (see H.R. 3990), H4832 [22MY]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 690), H6229 [8JY]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service for members of the Ready Reserve in active Federal status or on active duty for significant periods (see H.R. 1428), H6229 [8JY]

———require congressional authorization prior to any use of military force against Iran (see H.R. 3119), H6407 [10JY]

———restore and enhance the capabilities and readiness of U.S. forces (see H. Res. 834), H295 [16JA]

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

Bangladesh: elections (see H. Res. 1402), H7956 [9SE]

Bicycles: recognize importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation (see H. Con. Res. 305), H1446 [10MR]

Borderline Personality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1005), H1342 [5MR]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 93), H6408 [10JY]

Bush, President: remove authority to waive certain provisions of defense authorization legislation (see H.R. 5167), H555 [29JA]

Business and industry: require disclosure of payments to foreign governments for the extraction of natural resources and allow shareholders more appropriately to determine associated risks (see H.R. 6066), H8276 [16SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (see H. Con. Res. 309), H1220 [4MR]

———authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 311), H1417 [6MR]

———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 308), H1220 [4MR]

Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (see H.R. 5540), H1341 [5MR]

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

Christian Science Monitor: anniversary (see H. Res. 1481), H9084 [23SE]

Citizenship: exempt certain elderly persons from English language and government and history knowledge requirements for naturalization, and permit others to take the examinations in other languages (see H.R. 5750), H2225 [10AP]

Coastal Zone Management Act: establish a grant program to ensure coastal access for commercial and recreational fishermen and other water-dependent businesses (see H.R. 3223), H622 [6FE]

Colleges and universities: establish a demonstration loan program for nontraditional students (see H.R. 3378), H558 [29JA]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 302), H1446 [10MR]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (see H.R. 1185), H4832 [22MY]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (see H.R. 1185), H4832 [22MY]

Communications Act: permit universal service support to schools to be used for enhanced emergency notification services (see H.R. 5806), H2554 [22AP]

Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis Post Office, Gloucester, VA: designate (see H.R. 5489), H1073 [26FE]

Convention on Cluster Munitions: encourage U.S. signature (see H.J. Res. 91), H7956 [9SE]

Corporal Bradley T. Arms Post Office Building, Charlottesville, VA: designate (see H.R. 5631), H1701 [13MR]

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

Dept. of Commerce: prescribe regulations to reduce the incidence of vessels colliding with North Atlantic right whales by limiting the speed of vessels (see H.R. 5536), H2760 [24AP]

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

———prohibit domestic propaganda not otherwise specifically authorized by law and investigate possible violations to annual ban (see H.R. 6398), H6230 [8JY]

Dept. of Education: make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (see H.R. 3021), H3186 [7MY]

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

———suspend filling of Strategic Petroleum Reserve for one year or until price of oil drops below a certain level in order to increase supply and reduce costs (see H.R. 5473), H2760 [24AP]

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]

———make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs (see H.R. 5818), H2760 [24AP]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see H.R. 2074), H6825 [22JY]

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

———limit transfer of firearms by persons who have received official notice of Federal firearms dealer license revocation or denial of application for license renewal (see H.R. 6664), H7790 [31JY]

———make annual grant to the A Child Is Missing Alert and Recovery Center to assist law enforcement agencies in the rapid recovery of missing children (see H.R. 5464), H1221 [4MR]

———making supplemental appropriations for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (see H.R. 5180), H1418 [6MR]

———reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program (see H.R. 5057), H871 [12FE]

Dept. of the Interior: develop a cadastre of Federal real property to assist with land management, conservation, and development and identify land that no longer needs to be federally owned (see H.R. 5532), H2659 [23AP]

———establish production incentive fee for lands leased for oil or natural gas on which production is not occurring and use fees for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects (see H.R. 6256), H5482 [17JN]

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]

———establish Office of Insurance Information (see H.R. 5840), H7169 [28JY]

Dept. of Transportation: study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see H.R. 5734), H8050 [11SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct a study on suicides among veterans (see H.R. 4204), H295 [16JA]

Disabled: ensure individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet protocol-based communications and video programming technologies (see H.R. 6320), H10132 [26SE]

Diseases: improve and enhance research and programs on cancer survivorship (see H.R. 4450), H2487 [17AP]

———increase Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (see H. Res. 353), H5329 [11JN]

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

Drugs: allow for medicinal use of marijuana in accordance with State laws (see H.R. 5842), H8397 [17SE]

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), H1188 [3MR]

Education: coordinate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives (see H.R. 6104), H7854 [8SE]

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

Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of Ayman Nour and other political prisoners (see H. Res. 1303), H8276 [16SE]

Elections: provide additional leave to Federal employees to serve as poll workers and direct the Election Assistance Commission to make grants to States for poll worker recruitment and training (see H.R. 6339), H5796 [20JN]

Families and domestic relations: provide grants to promote responsible fatherhood and strengthen low-income families (see H.R. 3395), H25 [15JA]

FCC: prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany (see H.R. 6209), H6089 [25JN]

Federal employees: ensure that at least two-thirds of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (see H.R. 3799), H1889 [1AP] (see H.R. 5718), H2069 [8AP] (see H.R. 5781), H2265 [14AP]

———improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (see H.R. 4106), H1221 [4MR]

———increase maximum age up to which an individual may be afforded health coverage as a dependent child under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 5550), H4833 [22MY]

———increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see H.R. 1256), H2224 [10AP]

Fire prevention: provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression activities and develop a cohesive wildland fire management strategy (see H.R. 5541), H2071 [8AP]

Firearms: regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 96), H2151 [9AP]

———require background checks for employees of a licensed firearms business authorized to possess or transfer firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 6676), H7628 [30JY]

Foreign aid: encourage accelerated removal of agricultural subsidies of industrialized countries to alleviate poverty and promote growth, health, and stability in the economies of African countries (see H. Res. 990), H994 [14FE]

———modernize foreign assistance strategy to promote national and global security, democracy, and economic opportunity (see H. Res. 1268), H8276 [16SE]

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), H2011 [3AP]

Foreign trade: extend certain trade preferences to least-developed countries (see H.R. 3905), H25 [15JA]

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

Gallatin Report on Roads and Canals: anniversary (see H. Res. 936), H1188 [3MR]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 6404), H6175 [26JN]

GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia to house a National Women's History Museum (see H.R. 6548), H7308 [29JY]

———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: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (see H.R. 522), H8276 [16SE]

Hazardous substances: phase out use of mercury in manufacture of chlorine and caustic soda (see H.R. 5580), H1889 [1AP]

———require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 4936), H480 [28JA]

Health: ensure health care for women and health care for all in national health care reform (see H. Con. Res. 400), H7787 [31JY]

———national policy to increase Federal commitment prioritizing disease prevention and public health (see H. Res. 1381), H7307 [29JY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 676), H390 [22JA] (see H.R. 6444), H6341 [9JY]

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

———reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program to provide assistance for poison prevention, sustain poison center funding, and enhance public health (see H.R. 5669), H2554 [22AP]

———reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases (see H.R. 1653), H871 [12FE]

Housing: require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum standards of visitability for the disabled (see H.R. 4202), H6230 [8JY]

Human rights: express concern relative to human rights crisis of Laotian and Hmong people in Laos and Thailand (see H. Res. 1273), H7790 [31JY]

Immigration: authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a U.S. college or university in science, technology, engineering, or math to be admitted for permanent residence (see H.R. 6039), H5215 [10JN]

———eliminate the per country level for employment-based immigrants and end the spill-over of unused immigrant visa numbers between employment-based and family-sponsored categories (see H.R. 5921), H5215 [10JN]

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

———recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future (see H.R. 5882), H5215 [10JN]

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]

Insurance: 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), H8477 [18SE]

International Whaling Commission: end commercial, coastal, and community-based whaling and strengthen whale conservation efforts (see H. Con. Res. 350), H5111 [9JN]

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

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (see H. Res. 1008), H5581 [18JN]

Iraq: express the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative by the U.S., Iraq, and the international community (see H. Con. Res. 321), H2071 [8AP]

———provide for recovery and stability (see H.R. 5488), H2659 [23AP]

———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), H6473 [14JY]

———urge government to recognize Israel's right to exist and to establish diplomatic relations with Israel (see H. Res. 1249), H5216 [10JN]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2444 [16AP]

James Madison University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1051), H1771 [14MR]

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), H5409 [12JN]

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

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

Korea, Republic of: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 5443), H1418 [6MR]

Lee Myung-bak: congratulate on election as President of the Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 947), H557 [29JA]

Marine Mammal Commission: establish national research program to fund basic and applied research on marine mammals (see H.R. 5106), H995 [14FE]

Marshall, Thurgood: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 381), H6230 [8JY]

Medicaid: establish programs to improve the quality, performance, and delivery of pediatric care (see H.R. 2723), H295 [16JA]

———extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H2225 [10AP]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 3326), H8276 [16SE]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 1621), H6825 [22JY]

Medicare: delay phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor (see H.R. 6873), H8578 [22SE]

———provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 552), H5110 [9JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: reduce cost-sharing for certain dual eligible populations under the prescription drug benefit (see H.R. 5604), H1700 [13MR]

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

Middle East: recognize non-governmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians (see H. Res. 1369), H7790 [31JY]

Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 5854), H4454 [21MY]

Military Spouse Legacy Association, Inc.: establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor military spouses throughout history (see H.R. 3026), H456 [23JA]

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]

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), H7854 [8SE]

———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), H6577 [15JY]

———mint coins in commemoration of the Model T Ford and the anniversary of the birthplace of the assembly line in Highland Park, MI (see H.R. 1619), H7058 [23JY]

NASA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1315), H6231 [8JY]

National Academy of Sciences: provide for a study to identify the proper response to the growth of Internet gambling (see H.R. 2140), H4975 [4JN]

National Archives and Records Administration: make grants to States for the preservation and dissemination of historical records (see H.R. 6056), H8050 [11SE]

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

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

National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1053), H1822 [31MR]

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

National Falls Prevention Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1478), H10133 [26SE]

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

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5171), H1221 [4MR]

National Health Information Technology Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 367), H5045 [5JN]

National Healthy Schools Day: designate (see H. Res. 1056), H3408 [12MY]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: require disclosure of information on the fair market value and safety of damaged motor vehicles (see H.R. 1029), H8397 [17SE]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of multidisciplinary research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention (see H.R. 5808), H2355 [15AP]

———authorize development of research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 5809), H2355 [15AP]

National Link Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1046), H1702 [13MR]

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

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

National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H8579 [22SE]

National Prader-Willi Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1386), H7956 [9SE]

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

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

National Trails System Act: clarify Federal authority relative to land acquisition from willing sellers for the majority of trails (see H.R. 1847), H25 [15JA]

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), H2659 [23AP]

Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H25 [15JA]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5756), H7308 [29JY]

No Child Left Behind Act: reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (see H.R. 2864), H4975 [4JN]

Nuclear weapons: reduce number and accessibility and prevent proliferation, and direct a portion of the resulting savings towards child survival, hunger and universal education (see H. Res. 1045), H6826 [22JY]

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

Peace Corps: provide continued funding and increase readjustment allowance for returning volunteers (see H.R. 5535), H3404 [8MY]

Pearl Harbor, HI: anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (see H. Res. 1139), H2948 [30AP]

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

Power resources: allow U.S. persons to participate in energy development offshore from Cuba and other nearby countries (see H.R. 3182), H558 [29JA]

———regulate certain transactions involving energy commodities and strengthen enforcement authorities of FERC under Natural Gas Act and Federal Power Act (see H.R. 6330), H6343 [9JY]

Pran, Dith: tribute (see H. Res. 1109), H2488 [17AP]

Private First Class David H. Sharrett II Post Office Building, Oakton, VA: designate (see H.R. 5483), H1446 [10MR]

Project HOPE (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1484), H9085 [23SE]

Public Radio Recognition Month: designate (see H. Res. 1002), H2488 [17AP]

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

Rappahannock River: designate portion as John W. Warner Rapids (see H.R. 7031), H9084 [23SE]

Recycling: encourage State and local governments to establish plastic bag recycling programs (see H. Res. 1161), H5045 [5JN]

Refugees: condemn human rights violations of religious minorities in Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf and acknowledge impact of Arab-Israeli conflict on Middle East refugee situation (see H. Res. 185), H1221 [4MR]

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), H1188 [3MR]

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

Schools: improve safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 2352), H1772 [14MR]

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]

Senior Executive Service: provide for greater diversity within and improve policy direction and oversight (see H.R. 3774), H480 [28JA]

Social Security: 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), H6825 [22JY]

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

———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), H1700 [13MR]

———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), H5797 [20JN]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5447), H2554 [22AP]

Solid waste: limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 6166), H4831 [22MY]

SSA: require the President to transmit the annual budget without revisions to Congress (see H.R. 5110), H5111 [9JN]

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

Tariff: provide duty-free treatment of certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and Pakistan (see H.R. 6387), H8578 [22SE]

Taxation: allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 5823), H8276 [16SE]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 1820), H8049 [11SE]

———increase alternative minimum tax refundable credit amount for individuals with long-term unused credits for prior year minimum tax liability (see H.R. 3861), H7629 [30JY]

———make geothermal heat pump systems eligible for the energy credit and the residential energy efficient property credit (see H.R. 2990), H1539 [11MR]

———modify limitations on deduction of interest by financial institutions which hold tax-exempt bonds (see H.R. 6333), H10975 [10DE]

———modify treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation deduction (see H.R. 3622), H558 [29JA]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3396), H6089 [25JN]

———provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see H.R. 6407), H6175 [26JN]

———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 2116), H6342 [9JY]

———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1742), H558 [29JA]

———treat certain amounts paid for exercise equipment and physical fitness programs as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 245), H1771 [14MR]

Technology: authorize a program of nationwide access to Federal remote sensing data, used for education, workforce training, applied research, and for support of governmental programs (see H.R. 6970), H8578 [22SE]

Theodore Roosevelt Scholarship Foundation: establish to encourage outstanding graduate students in mission-critical fields to pursue a career in the Federal Government (see H.R. 6160), H4830 [22MY]

Tobacco products: make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonmailable (see H.R. 5912), H2852 [29AP]

Tourist trade: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote tourist, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S. (see H.R. 3232), H558 [29JA]

Transportation: authorize programs and activities to support transportation and housing options that will assist families in reducing transportation costs (see H.R. 6495), H7165 [24JY]

———implement a safe and complete streets program to improve safety of nonmotorized transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian safety (see H.R. 5951), H6825 [22JY]

———prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 6278), H5865 [23JN]

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

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

University of Mary Washington: anniversary (see H. Res. 1387), H7307 [29JY]

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), H6229 [8JY] (see H.R. 333), H6342 [9JY]

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

———provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans (see H.R. 3329), H4832 [22MY]

Virginia: express sympathy and support to citizens of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights for damage caused by tornadoes (see H. Res. 1178), H3186 [7MY]

Water Resources Development Act: modify the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection program by expanding the Corps of Engineers' role in cleanup (see H.R. 6550), H6726 [17JY]

White House Conference on Food and Nutrition: convene (see H.R. 6127), H5797 [20JN]

World Glaucoma Day: observance (see H. Res. 981), H1822 [31MR]

World Refugee Day: observance (see H. Res. 1290), H6473 [14JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Animals: protect farm animals from cruelty and abuse (see H.R. 6202), H5043 [5JN]

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

China, People's Republic of: praise relief efforts assisting earthquake victims and recognize Government for allowing such efforts to proceed and for allowing open media coverage (see H. Res. 1347), H6577 [15JY]

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency: anniversary (see H. Res. 968), H813 [7FE]

Federal employees: allow use of a certain number of days of sick leave per year in the performance of community service (see H.R. 5922), H2852 [29AP]

———provide lump-sum payments to certain employees who retire with a substantial amount of unused sick leave (see H.R. 5573), H1445 [10MR]

Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.: remove restriction on the federally chartered corporation, and directors and operators of the corporation, attempting to influence legislation (see H.R. 6118), H4453 [21MY]

Housing: provide assistance to States for foreclosure mitigation counseling activities and increased Community Development Block Grant Program assistance (see H.R. 5572), H1445 [10MR]

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

Medicaid: provide an option of States to cover a children's program of all-inclusive coordinated care (ChiPACC) (see H.R. 6931), H8396 [17SE]

Taxation: allow certain local tax debt to be collected through the reduction of Federal tax refunds (see H.R. 7335), H10975 [10DE]

Lists

Peace Corps volunteers from Virginia's Eighth Congressional District, H1355 [6MR]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3056 [6MY]

Remarks

Alexandria, VA: tribute to T.C. Williams High School boys' basketball team, E530 [8AP]

Amtrak: reauthorize (H.R. 6003), H5253 [11JN]

Animals: protect farm animals from cruelty and abuse (H.R. 6202), E1157 [5JN]

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 amendments, H5584 [19JN]

Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 682), H5166 [10JN]

China, People's Republic of: praise relief efforts assisting earthquake victims and recognize Government for allowing such efforts to proceed and for allowing open media coverage (H. Res. 1347), E1461 [15JY]

Community service: reauthorize and reform national service laws (H.R. 2857), H1355 [6MR]

Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 5244), H8606 [23SE]

CrisisLink (organization): tribute, E1037 [22MY]

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency: anniversary (H. Res. 968), E147 [7FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4795, H4804 [22MY]

———prohibit domestic propaganda and conduct a study on violations of previous propaganda prohibitions, H4804 [22MY]

———prohibit use of private contractors to conduct interrogations of detainees, H4795 [22MY]

Dept. of HUD: make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and grants to States for related costs (H.R. 5818), H2559 [23AP]

Diseases: allow flexibility in the use of HIV prevention funds in the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) by removing abstinence-until-marriage programs funding requirement, H1920 [2AP]

District of Columbia: revise firearms laws as necessary to comply with District of Columbia v. Heller Supreme Court decision while protecting law enforcement and security interests (H.R. 6842), consideration (H. Res. 1434), H8174 [16SE]

Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H9088 [24SE], H10363 [29SE], H10763, H10796 [3OC]

———provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), H500 [29JA]

Fair Housing Act: commemorate anniversaries of enactment and later enactment of amending legislation (H. Res. 1095), H2284 [15AP]

Federal employees: ensure that at least two-thirds of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (H.R. 5781), H5604 [19JN]

Financial institutions: home mortgage foreclosure counseling funding, H500 [29JA]

Foreign trade: extend certain trade preference programs (H.R. 5264), H1137 [27FE]

———U.S. deficit, H29 [16JA]

Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.: remove restriction on the federally chartered corporation, and directors and operators of the corporation, attempting to influence legislation (H.R. 6118), E1039 [22MY]

Green, Darrell: Commonwealth Academy Recognition for Educators (CARE) Award recipient, E764 [29AP]

Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 4137), H654 [7FE]

Intelligence services: application of waterboarding interrogation techniques to individuals under U.S. custody or physical control, H1511 [11MR]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2082), veto, H1511 [11MR]

———establish techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for interrogation of detainees and prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, H1452, H1511 [11MR]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H1159 [28FE], H2358 [16AP]

———congressional testimony of David H. Petraeus and Ryan C. Crocker relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H2018 [8AP]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, H1224 [5MR]

James Madison University: anniversary (H. Res. 1051), H5838 [23JN]

Kazakhstan: human rights violations, E1852 [22SE]

Lloyd, Earl: tribute (H. Con. Res. 286), H1245 [5MR]

Media Matters (organization): release of report documenting media manipulation of the Iraq war by the Pentagon, H3700 [13MY]

Medicaid: provide an option of States to cover a children's program of all-inclusive coordinated care (ChiPACC) (H.R. 6931), E1824 [17SE]

Medicare: protect and preserve access of beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers, H6202 [8JY]

Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), H1307 [5MR]

———require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10763, H10796 [3OC]

MITRE Corp.: anniversary, E1455 [15JY]

National Month of the Military Child: observance (H. Res. 265), H2021 [8AP]

National security: military readiness of U.S. forces, H1159 [28FE]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H7334 [30JY]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (H. Res. 951), H1238 [5MR]

Patent and Trademark Office: tribute to National Trademark Expo, E529 [8AP]

Peace Corps: anniversary, H1355 [6MR], E378 [12MR]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H3056 [6MY]

Power resources: national energy policy, H3056 [6MY], H6480 [15JY], H7962 [10SE]

Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia (organization): anniversary, E1606 [30JY]

Taxation: provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, H10363 [29SE]

———provide incentives for production of renewable energy and energy conservation (H.R. 5351), H1034 [26FE]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5501), H1920 [2AP]

U.S. Public Service Academy: establish, H654 [7FE]

Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program, H5584 [19JN]

Virginia Tech University: anniversary of campus shootings, E632 [16AP]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: authorize additional Federal contributions for maintaining and improving transit system, H5253 [11JN]

Tributes

Lauritzen, Brian W., E1262 [18JN]

Loving, Mildred and Richard, E831 [6MY]

Odom, William E., E1184 [10JN]