BORDALLO, MADELEINE Z. (a Delegate from Guam)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4783 [22MY]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act, H2123 [9AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Adopt-a-Platoon Soldier Support Effort (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 959), H872 [12FE]
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), H1890 [1AP]
Air Force Space Command: anniversary (see H. Res. 906), H7809 [1AU]
Alaska: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 127), H2554 [22AP]
———tribute to Army National Guard 3d Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment (see H. Res. 961), H621 [6FE]
American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 972), H870 [12FE]
Animals: prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 6598), H7956 [9SE]
Antarctic Treaty: anniversary of signing (see H. Con. Res. 345), H7790 [31JY]
Armed Forces: allow for certiorari review of certain cases denied relief or review by the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (see H.R. 3174), H9085 [23SE]
———anniversary of integration (see H. Con. Res. 297), H994 [14FE]
———authorize extended benefits for autistic dependents of certain retirees (see H.R. 6930), H8396 [17SE]
———commend military support groups for efforts to support servicemen and their families (see H. Res. 1200), H6230 [8JY]
———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), H480 [28JA]
———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), H1771 [14MR]
———honor the sacrifice of mothers who have deployed to theaters of combat on behalf of the U.S. (see H. Res. 992), H1222 [4MR]
———implement Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program to expand and improve mental health care and reintegration programs for National Guard and Reserves members (see H.R. 6075), H4151 [19MY]
———increase loan repayment limits for health professionals serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 6018), H3403 [8MY]
———increase military forces in Afghanistan and responsibly redeploy forces from Iraq (see H. Res. 911), H457 [23JA]
———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), H2068 [8AP]
———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), H350 [17JA]
———provide for transitional health care for members separated from active duty who agree to serve in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve (see H.R. 5609), H1700 [13MR]
———provide injured members information concerning benefits (see H.R. 5831), H3050 [5MY]
———recognize exceptional sacrifice of Army National Guard 69th Infantry Regiment in support of Global War on Terrorism (see H. Res. 991), H1446 [10MR]
———recognize service of members and support wounded warriors (see H. Res. 1020), H1772 [14MR]
———retain certain active members otherwise retired or separated for a combat-related disability, but still medically able to perform noncombat-related specialties or duties (see H.R. 5868), H5482 [17JN]
———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. Con. Res. 390), H6826 [22JY]
Army: honor and express gratitude to the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion (``Triple Nickles'') (see H. Res. 1136), H5483 [17JN]
———tribute to 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles (see H. Res. 1080), H2011 [3AP]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1153), H2759 [24AP]
Bangladesh: elections (see H. Res. 1402), H7788 [31JY]
Bankruptcy: exempt from means testing certain National Guard and Reserve members (see H.R. 4044), H2070 [8AP]
Bhutto, Benazir: condemn assassination and reaffirm U.S. commitment to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan (see H. Res. 912), H296 [16JA]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 942), H479 [28JA]
Brown, Monica L.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 320), H2554 [22AP]
Bulgaria: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1383), H7307 [29JY]
Burke, Yvonne Brathwaite: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 338), H3187 [7MY]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 93), H5111 [9JN]
Capitol Police: tribute (see H. Res. 645), H6578 [15JY]
Caribbean-American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 364), H4831 [22MY]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 916), H24 [15JA]
Celebrate Safe Communities Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 411), H8049 [11SE]
Children and youth: authorize additional appropriations for summer youth employment activities (see H.R. 6332), H5796 [20JN]
———making supplemental appropriations for summer youth employment activities (see H.R. 5444), H993 [14FE]
———recognize importance of the School Breakfast Program and its overall positive effect on low-income children and encourage States to strengthen school breakfast programs (see H. Res. 1013), H1220 [4MR]
———update definition of ``food of minimal nutritional value'' to conform to current nutrition science and protect Federal investment in national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 1363), H8049 [11SE]
China, People's Republic of: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake (see H. Res. 1195), H4151 [19MY]
China, Republic of: elections (see H. Con. Res. 278), H457 [23JA]
Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election (see H. Res. 1529), H10844 [19NO]
Civil Liberties Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1357), H6727 [17JY]
Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see H.R. 2040), H1155 [27FE]
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), H1702 [13MR]
Coastal zones: authorize assistance to coastal States to develop coastal climate change adaptation plans pursuant to approved management programs (see H.R. 5453), H993 [14FE]
———authorize grants to coastal States to initiate and complete surveys of coastal and Federal waters to identify areas suitable or unsuitable to explore, develop, and produce renewable energy (see H.R. 5452), H993 [14FE]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 302), H1446 [10MR]
Commission on Women's Business Ownership: establish (see H.R. 5672), H2071 [8AP]
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), H7309 [29JY]
Correctional institutions: improve reintegration of youth offenders into the families and communities to which they are returning (see H.R. 5178), H623 [6FE]
Courts: strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions (see H.R. 871), H7955 [9SE]
Cousteau, Jacques-Yves: tribute (see H. Res. 1239), H6728 [17JY]
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), H10975 [10DE]
———provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see H.R. 5244), H6230 [8JY]
Daniel, Margaret Truman: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 292), H1032 [25FE]
DEA: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 369), H5482 [17JN]
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency: anniversary (see H. Res. 968), H813 [7FE]
Dept. of Defense: conduct a demonstration project regarding access to mental health services by members of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 6968), H8476 [18SE]
———develop a comprehensive strategy to increase the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault and rape cases in the military (see H. Con. Res. 397), H9975 [25SE]
———ensure that personal protective equipment undergoes survivability testing before full-scale production (see H.R. 5875), H3109 [6MY]
———establish searchable database of names and citations of members of the Armed Forces and civilians awarded the Medal of Honor or other medals authorized for the military (see H.R. 3769), 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 HHS: develop an antimicrobial resistance research strategic plan (see H.R. 3697), H7789 [31JY]
———establish a grant program to assist in the provision of safety measures to protect social workers and other professionals who work with at-risk populations (see H.R. 2165), H1889 [1AP]
———establish a grant program to improve mental and behavioral health services on college campuses and develop a campaign to educate campus communities about mental health (see H.R. 6948), H9085 [23SE]
———increase planning and funding for health promotion programs (see H.R. 5835), H2485 [17AP]
Dept. of Justice: establish a State grant program to establish ``Silver Alert'' notification systems to locate missing individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related illnesses (see H.R. 5898), H5045 [5JN]
———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), H1342 [5MR]
———making supplemental appropriations for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (see H.R. 5180), H995 [14FE]
———provide grants for Internet crime prevention education programs (see H.R. 6120), H4453 [21MY]
Dept. of the Interior: designate certain public lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, wildland recovery areas, and biological connecting corridors (see H.R. 1975), H1539 [11MR]
———study the suitability and feasibility of designating Green McAdoo School in Clinton, TN, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 2695), H456 [23JA]
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), H2554 [22AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow veterans in highly rural areas to receive covered health services through outside providers (see H.R. 1527), H7307 [29JY]
———change method for determining the mileage reimbursement rate, eliminate all deductibles, and ensure full participation for veterans under the beneficiary travel program (see H.R. 6695), H7784 [31JY]
———establish a presumption of service connection for veterans with certain cancers who served in Vietnam and were exposed to certain herbicide agents (see H.R. 6798), H10700 [2OC]
———establish a presumption of service connection of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 5454), H4975 [4JN]
———expand and improve health care services available to veterans for substance use disorders (see H.R. 5554), H1822 [31MR]
———improve basic educational assistance program (see H.R. 5684), H2071 [8AP]
———improve disability compensation evaluation procedure for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and the diagnosis and treatment of such disorders (see H.R. 5448), H1703 [13MR]
———improve home loan guaranty programs (see H.R. 4884), H2070 [8AP]
———include in each goods and services contract a provision requiring contractee compliance with goals and preferences for veteran-owned or controlled small businesses (see H.R. 6221), H7308 [29JY]
———modernize disability benefits claims processing system to ensure accurate and timely delivery of compensation to veterans and their families and survivors (see H.R. 5892), H2948 [30AP]
———prohibit collection of certain copayments from catastrophically disabled veterans (see H.R. 6445), H7308 [29JY]
———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1927), H7058 [23JY]
———require forgiveness of certain debts of veterans who die from service-connected disabilities incurred on active duty in a combat zone (see H.R. 5155), H4832 [22MY]
Diseases: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 1032), H3403 [8MY]
———catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes (see H.R. 3544), H25 [15JA]
———establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 6884), H8049 [11SE]
———improve support and services for individuals with autism and their families (see H.R. 1881), H2151 [9AP]
———increase Alzheimer's disease research funding and promote public awareness and risk reduction relative to Alzheimer's disease with particular emphasis in Hispanic populations (see H.R. 6203), H5043 [5JN]
———support international health and education grant programs related to autism spectrum disorders (see H. Res. 1472), H8577 [22SE]
Dunham, Katherine: tribute (see H. Res. 655), H6343 [9JY]
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), H1342 [5MR]
———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), H4878 [3JN]
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), H2659 [23AP]
———strengthen communities through English literacy, civic education, and immigrant integration programs (see H.R. 6617), H7164 [24JY]
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), H6578 [15JY]
Employment: provide effective career training and technical education programs, address barriers resulting from family responsibilities, and encourage entrance into nontraditional occupations (see H.R. 5774), H2224 [10AP]
———provide for paid sick leave in order to address the health needs of individuals and family members (see H.R. 1542), H7058 [23JY]
Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (see H. Con. Res. 371), H6473 [14JY]
Everglades National Park: anniversary (see H. Res. 845), H1221 [4MR]
Farenholt (U.S.S.): recognize crew for valor and bravery in the South Pacific during service in World War II (see H. Res. 1248), H5329 [11JN]
FDA: provide for the licensing of comparable biological products to allow for lower-cost, generic versions of biotech drugs (see H.R. 1038), H5408 [12JN]
Federal employees: provide lump-sum payments to certain employees who retire with a substantial amount of unused sick leave (see H.R. 5573), H3186 [7MY]
———provide that employees receiving their pay by electronic funds transfer are given the option of receiving their pay stubs electronically (see H.R. 6073), H5482 [17JN]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 962), H7789 [31JY]
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]
Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1219), H5046 [5JN]
Foreign aid: modernize foreign assistance strategy to promote national and global security, democracy, and economic opportunity (see H. Res. 1268), H9086 [23SE]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2092), H3109 [6MY]
4-H National Youth Science Day: designate (see H. Res. 1390), H7628 [30JY]
Garvey, Marcus M.: pardon (see H. Con. Res. 24), H6343 [9JY]
Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 6404), H6674 [16JY]
Global Entrepreneurship Week: designate (see H. Res. 1017), H3187 [7MY]
Grant, Johnny: tribute (see H. Res. 1458), H10845 [19NO]
GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia to house a National Women's History Museum (see H.R. 6548), H7308 [29JY]
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), H10643 [29SE]
Health: ensure health care for women and health care for all in national health care reform (see H. Con. Res. 400), H7787 [31JY]
———ensure victims of public health emergencies have meaningful and immediate access to medically necessary health care services (see H.R. 6569), H8128 [15SE]
———establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 5446), H2071 [8AP]
———national policy to increase Federal commitment prioritizing disease prevention and public health (see H. Res. 1381), H8128 [15SE]
Health care professionals: establish a graduate degree loan repayment program for nurses who become nursing school faculty members (see H.R. 6652), H7627 [30JY]
———recognize and support work of community health workers (see H. Res. 1406), H7788 [31JY]
Hispanic Americans: recognize service, courage, and patriotism of those who served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 253), H295 [16JA]
House of Representatives: establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (see H. Res. 1451), H8478 [18SE]
Human rights: express that the U.S. should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions (see H. Res. 1169), H3018 [1MY]
———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), H8019 [10SE]
Immigration: provide relief for surviving spouses and children (see H.R. 6034), H3776 [13MY]
India: establish a commission to study methods for improving and promoting bilateral renewable energy cooperation between the U.S. and India (see H.R. 5705), H4975 [4JN]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: permit prevailing party in actions or proceedings brought to enforce the Act to be awarded expert witness fees and certain other expenses (see H.R. 4188), H3186 [7MY]
Inglewood, CA: anniversary (see H. Res. 962), H1418 [6MR]
Insurance: provide additional limitations on pre-existing condition exclusions in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets (see H.R. 2833), H2266 [14AP]
———provide additional limitations on pre-existing condition exclusions in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2833), H2444 [16AP]
International Whaling Commission: end commercial, coastal, and community-based whaling and strengthen whale conservation efforts (see H. Con. Res. 350), H3885 [14MY]
International Year of Sanitation: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 318), H1974 [2AP]
International Year of the Reef: recognize (see H. Res. 1112), H2554 [22AP]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (see H. Res. 1008), H5216 [10JN]
———release religious prisoners, continue U.N. oversight of religious freedoms, and support democracy and human rights efforts (see H. Res. 1310), H6473 [14JY]
———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), H7854 [8SE]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2554 [22AP]
Johnson, Lyndon B.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 353), H4064 [16MY] (see H. Con. Res. 354), H4150 [19MY]
Jordan, Louis: tribute (see H. Res. 1242), H5483 [17JN]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 1237), H4974 [4JN]
Korea, Republic of: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 5443), H1221 [4MR]
Lee Myung-bak: congratulate on election as President of the Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 947), H623 [6FE]
Louisa Swain Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 378), H6090 [25JN]
Medicaid: establish a State plan option to provide an all-inclusive program of care for children medically fragile or with one or more chronic conditions that impedes their ability to function (see H.R. 7130), H10700 [2OC]
———provide a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5268), H6577 [15JY]
———require State plans to continue to cover non-emergency transportation to medically necessary services (see H.R. 7122), H10300 [27SE]
Medicare: 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), H8050 [11SE]
———improve access to diabetes self-management training by designating certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 4218), H7308 [29JY]
Memorial Day: encourage the wearing of a red poppy to honor past and current members of the Armed Forces and their families (see H. Con. Res. 349), H4151 [19MY]
Mental health: increase recruitment and retention of school counselors, social workers, and psychologists by low-income local educational agencies (see H.R. 6654), H7627 [30JY]
———provide grants for community-based mental health infrastructure improvements (see H.R. 4899), H7853 [8SE]
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), H7854 [8SE]
Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H3020 [1MY]
MRSA Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 988), H8050 [11SE]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 289), H812 [7FE]
NASA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1315), H6231 [8JY]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 5611), H6342 [9JY]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 280), H295 [16JA]
National Brain Cancer Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 424), H2012 [3AP]
National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 1124), H2659 [23AP]
National Campus Safety Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1288), H6728 [17JY]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 1097), H2444 [16AP]
National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1296), H6231 [8JY]
National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1359), H6733 [21JY]
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: anniversary (see H. Res. 1397), H8050 [11SE]
National Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 858), H390 [22JA]
National Data Privacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1411), H8050 [11SE]
National Dysphagia Awareness Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 195), H2356 [15AP]
National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 917), H350 [17JA]
National GEAR UP Day: designate (see H. Res. 1311), H6231 [8JY]
National Guard: empower the National Guard, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see H.R. 5603), H2152 [9AP]
National Healthy Schools Day: designate (see H. Res. 1056), H2948 [30AP]
National Heat Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 296), H3109 [6MY]
National HIV Testing Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 384), H6176 [26JN]
National Homeownership Month: observance (see H. Res. 1271), H5730 [19JN]
National Hurricane Research Initiative: establish (see H.R. 2407), H5729 [19JN]
National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System: establish (see H.R. 2342), H1702 [13MR]
National Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1392), H8050 [11SE]
National Mentoring Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 908), H25 [15JA]
National Miner's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1006), H6090 [25JN]
National Month of the Military Child: observance (see H. Res. 265), H1155 [27FE]
National Night Out: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1324), H6343 [9JY]
National Nurses Week: recognize (see H. Res. 1086), H2554 [22AP]
National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H6473 [14JY]
National Parents Corps Program: establish (see H.R. 7225), H10641 [29SE]
National Passport Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1379), H7790 [31JY]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1081), H2016 [4AP]
National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1375), H8050 [11SE]
National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 963), H872 [12FE]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 932), H349 [17JA]
National Scleroderma Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1232), H4832 [22MY]
National Summer Learning Day: designate (see H. Res. 1320), H6578 [15JY]
National Teacher Day: establish (see H. Res. 952), H557 [29JA]
National Volunteer Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1119), H2948 [30AP]
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]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1021), H1342 [5MR]
National Work and Family Month: designate (see H. Res. 1440), H8275 [16SE]
National Workforce Development Professionals Month: designate (see H. Res. 1164), H3051 [5MY]
National Workplace Wellness Week: recognize (see H. Con. Res. 405), H8397 [17SE]
Native Americans: acknowledge history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the U.S. regarding Indian Tribes and offer apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 68), H2659 [23AP]
NATO: express strong support for invitations for membership to Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia (see H. Res. 1070), H1974 [2AP]
Nautilus (U.S.S.): anniversary of crossing the North Pole (see H. Res. 1067), H1889 [1AP]
Northern Illinois University: express condolences to those affected by shooting incident (see H. Res. 1007), H1222 [4MR]
Olympic games: recognize progress made by participating countries to increase participation of women and advocate for improved opportunities for women to participate in sports (see H. Res. 1409), H7808 [1AU]
———tribute to U.S. women's gymnastics team (see H. Res. 1428), H8049 [11SE]
Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors and their families (see H.R. 6950), H8475 [18SE]
Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H996 [14FE]
Peace Corps: 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), H2761 [24AP]
Pearl Harbor, HI: anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (see H. Res. 1139), H2948 [30AP]
Phelps, Michael: tribute for participation in Olympic games (see H. Res. 1418), H7853 [8SE]
Pran, Dith: tribute (see H. Res. 1109), H2659 [23AP]
Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 896), H872 [12FE]
Project HOPE (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1484), H9085 [23SE]
Recycling: encourage State and local governments to establish plastic bag recycling programs (see H. Res. 1161), H4834 [22MY]
———require certain metal recyclers to keep records of their transactions in order to deter theft and interstate fencing of stolen copper (see H.R. 6831), H8128 [15SE]
Robertson, Alice M.: tribute (see H. Res. 1272), H8020 [10SE]
Rodriguez, Juan A. (Chi-Chi): tribute (see H. Res. 1029), H2225 [10AP]
Roosevelt, Theodore: tribute (see H. Res. 1352), H7630 [30JY]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5524), H1219 [4MR]
Russert, Timothy J., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1275), H5481 [17JN]
Safety: express importance of swimming lessons and recognize danger of drowning among minority children (see H. Res. 1446), H8478 [18SE]
Schools: promote green schools (see H.R. 6065), H4059 [15MY]
Sendler, Irena: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 361), H4831 [22MY]
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: limit sale, foreclosure, or seizure of property owned by a servicemember for one year following the servicemember's period of military service (see H.R. 4883), H2070 [8AP]
Ships and vessels: recognize role played by Landing Ship Tanks (LST) in conflicts since World War II and the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on such ships (see H. Res. 1316), H6231 [8JY]
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), H7308 [29JY]
———provide equitable access for foster care and adoption services for Indian children in tribal areas (see H.R. 4688), H1772 [14MR]
Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5447), H2071 [8AP]
Stewart, Jimmy: honor life and accomplishments and recognize anniversary of birth (see H. Res. 1165), H2853 [29AP]
Student Conservation Association: tribute (see H. Res. 820), H480 [28JA]
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 648), H4878 [3JN]
Surveyors: recognize contribution to society (see H. Con. Res. 223), H943 [13FE]
Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 2332), H6727 [17JY]
Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of a principal residence by a first-time homebuyer (see H.R. 5643), H1770 [14MR]
———simplify deduction for business use of a home and make other changes affecting small businesses (see H.R. 6601), H7809 [1AU]
Tay-Sachs Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1333), H8020 [10SE]
Terrorism: anniversary of bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 1421), H8050 [11SE]
Thailand: anniversary of relations with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 290), H871 [12FE]
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), H10300 [27SE]
Transportation: establish Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Centers (see H.R. 5161), H7853 [8SE]
———implement a safe and complete streets program to improve safety of nonmotorized transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian safety (see H.R. 5951), H7956 [9SE]
Tubman, Harriet: designate national day of remembrance (see H. Con. Res. 310), H1341 [5MR]
U.N.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 380), H6009 [24JN]
United Service Organizations: recognize contribution to morale and welfare of our servicemen and women and their families (see H.J. Res. 50), H5730 [19JN]
University of Kansas: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 948), H996 [14FE]
University of Maryland: anniversary of School of Medicine (see H. Res. 870), H6230 [8JY]
University of Tennessee: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 1151), H5730 [19JN]
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. 333), H7169 [28JY]
———honor sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans (see H. Con. Res. 336), H3021 [1MY]
———improve services for rural veterans (see H.R. 3008), H10132 [26SE]
———presume service-connection for diseases associated with exposure to biological, chemical, or other toxic agents as part of Project 112/Shipboard Hazard and Defense (see H.R. 5954), H10642 [29SE]
Vietnam Veterans Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1231), H4832 [22MY]
Vietnamese Conflict: amend presumptions of exposure for veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 6562), H7630 [30JY]
Waipio, HI: tribute to Waipio Little League baseball team (see H. Res. 1436), H8127 [15SE]
White House Conference on Children and Youth: convene (see H.R. 5461), H993 [14FE]
Women: reduce maternal mortality (see H. Res. 1022), H1446 [10MR]
World Glaucoma Day: observance (see H. Res. 981), H2071 [8AP]
World Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1192), H4151 [19MY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to POW at Bataan (see H.R. 5315), H2070 [8AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Coastal Zone Management Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5451), H993 [14FE]
Dept. of Defense: allow military departments and defense agencies to participate in conservation banking and in-lieu-fee mitigation programs (see H.R. 6006), H3402 [8MY]
Dept. of Transportation: establish a Port of Guam Improvement Enterprise Program (see H.R. 6007), H3402 [8MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: include participation in clean-up operations at Enewetok Atoll as a radiation-risk activity (see H.R. 4931), H293 [16JA]
Fish and fishing: improve conservation of sharks (see H.R. 5741), H2150 [9AP]
Guam: ensure appropriate implementation and oversight of the realignment of military installations and the relocation of military personnel (see H.R. 5931), H2947 [30AP]
Marine resources: strengthen awareness of values of coral reefs and associated ecosystems, reduce threats to coral reefs, and implement strategies for conservation of such ecosystems (see H. Con. Res. 300), H1000 [15FE]
National Marine Sanctuaries Act: reauthorize and establish a National Marine Sanctuary System, strengthen and clarify management authorities, and reform sanctuary designation policies (see H.R. 6537), H6726 [17JY]
National Sea Grant College Program Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5618), H1701 [13MR]
OPM: allow companies who offer non-Governmentwide service benefit health care plans to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 4932), H293 [16JA]
Taxation: extend eligibility under new markets tax credit for community development entities created or organized in American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 5742), H2150 [9AP]
Wildlife: prevent introducton and establishment of nonnative invasive wildlife species that negatively impact the economy, environment, or human or animal health (see H.R. 6311), H5728 [19JN]
———protect captive wildlife and make technical corrections to certain laws (see H.R. 4933), H293 [16JA]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H2017 [8AP], H4065 [19MY], H6179 [8JY], H8052 [15SE]
Poems
``High Flight,'' John G. Magee, E1568
Remarks
Air Force: tribute to B-52 crew killed in crash over Guam, E1568
American Battlefield Protection Act: establish battlefield acquisition grant program to acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (H.R. 160), H8491, H8492, H8493 [22SE]
———reauthorize (H.R. 2933), H8493, H8494 [22SE]
American Eagle Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1247), H5421, H5422, H5425 [17JN]
Animals: support and provide financial resources for conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations (H.R. 1464), H4070, H4071 [19MY]
———treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife species under certain regulations governing illegal trade or possession of wildlife (H.R. 2964), H5417, H5418, H5419, H5420 [17JN]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investments, and economic and energy assistance (H.R. 7110), H10086
Armed Forces: commend military support groups for efforts to support servicemen and their families (H. Res. 1200), H8062, H8064 [15SE]
———recognize service of members and support wounded warriors (H. Res. 1020), H2024 [8AP]
———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (H. Con. Res. 390), H8067, H8068 [15SE]
Army Reserve: anniversary (H.J. Res. 70), H2022, H2024 [8AP]
Au-Yeung, Benson: SBA Guam Minority Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E424
Birds: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (H.R. 1771), H4071, H4073 [19MY]
Bureau of Reclamation: continue participation in construction of the North San Diego County Area Water Recycling Project (H.R. 2649), H4074, H4075 [19MY]
———remedy problems caused by a collapsed drainage tunnel in Leadville, CO (H.R. 5511), H5430, H5431 [17JN]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 916), H416
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), H2557 [23AP]
Coastal Zone Management Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5451), E435
Coastal zones: authorize acquisition of coastal and estuarine areas to improve conservation, enhance ecological values and functions, and benefit the environment and economies of such areas (H.R. 1907), H8503, H8504 [22SE]
Compact of Free Association: amend (S. 2739), H2809 [29AP]
Crazy Horse Memorial: anniversary of commencement of carving (H. Res. 1074), H4069 [19MY]
Dacanay, Laura-Lynn Viegas: SBA Guam Financial Services Champion of the Year award recipient, E415
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park: add sites (H.R. 4199), H6189, H6190, H6191 [8JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain land in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest to Jefferson County, MT, for use as a cemetery (H.R. 3702), H5421 [17JN]
Dept. of Commerce: authorize sale or exchange certain NOAA property in Norfolk, VA (H.R. 5350), H8054, H8055 [15SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), H9215
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4785 [22MY]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize leasing of a portion of the Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center for use as a visitor center for the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (H.R. 1423), H6189 [8JY]
———carry out Jackson Gulch rehabiliation project in Colorado (H.R. 3437), H8052 [15SE]
———conduct a study on constructing a storage reservoir, outlet works, and delivery system for the Tule River Indian Tribe of California and to provide a water supply (H.R. 2535), H8053 [15SE]
———continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (H.R. 3227), H6415 [14JY]
———convey a water distribution system to Goleta Water District in Goleta, CA (H.R. 3323), H4073, H4074 [19MY]
———prohibit from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases (H.R. 6251), H5419, H5423 [17JN]
———provide an annual grant to facilitate an ironworking training program for Native Americans (H.R. 6685), H8503 [22SE]
———provide financial assistance to the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority for the planning, design, and construction of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System (H.R. 5710), H5428, H5429 [17JN]
———ratify and execute the settlement agreement resolving claims by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians relative to interferences with water resources of the tribe (H.R. 4841), H4075, H4077, H4078 [19MY]
Dept. of Transportation: establish a Port of Guam Improvement Enterprise Program, H4785 [22MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make certain payments to eligible persons who served in the Philippines during World War II (H.R. 6897), H8485 [22SE]
———modernize disability benefits claims processing system to ensure accurate and timely delivery of compensation to veterans and their families and survivors (H.R. 5892), E1635
Depts. of the Interior and Energy, and Forest Service: authorize certain programs (S. 2739), H2809 [29AP]
Fish and fishing: improve conservation of sharks (H.R. 5741), H6180, H6181, H6182 [8JY], E566
———initiate international discussions and take necessary steps with other countries to negotiate an agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean (S.J. Res. 17), H4067, H4068 [19MY]
Fort Davis National Historic Site: expand (H.R. 6176), H8496, H8497 [22SE]
Grand Coulee Dam: anniversary (H. Res. 1374), H8502 [22SE]
Guam: anniversary of the Guam Territorial Band, E220
———ensure appropriate implementation and oversight of the realignment of military installations and the relocation of military personnel (H.R. 5931), E852
———recognize as U.S. port for purposes of repairs, overhaul, and maintenance of Coast Guard vessels, H2557 [23AP]
———rededication of William C. McCool Elementary/Middle School, E2104
———tribute to Southern Guam Little League Baseball team, E2311
Guam Community College: anniversary, E861
Hagatna, GU: anniversary of Academy of Our Lady of Guam, E1799
———anniversary of Father Duenas Memorial School, E1801
Helping Our Heroes Foundation: tribute, E2382
History: authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program (H.R. 3981), H6182, H6184, H6187 [8JY]
House of Representatives: legislative program, H6189 [8JY]
International Whaling Commission: end commercial, coastal, and community-based whaling and strengthen whale conservation efforts (H. Con. Res. 350), H5527 [18JN]
John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System: clarify boundaries of Clam Pass Unit FL-64P (H.R. 1714), H6414, H6415 [14JY]
Keith, Toby: tribute to commitment to Armed Forces members (H. Res. 1255), H8065, H8067 [15SE]
Kloppenburg, Earl E., and family: SBA Guam Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year award recipient, E433
Mackinac Island State Park Commission: anniversary of Historical Preservation and Museum Program (H. Con. Res. 325), H4068, H4069 [19MY]
Marine resources: strengthen awareness of values of coral reefs and associated ecosystems, reduce threats to coral reefs, and implement strategies for conservation of such ecosystems (H. Con. Res. 300), H4066 [19MY]
Mendocino National Forest: provide for an exchange of certain lands (H.R. 6159), H8497, H8498 [22SE]
Meno, Roderick R.: Guam Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E2314
Minute Man National Historical Park: expand boundary to include Barrett's Farm (H.R. 5853), H8496 [22SE]
Muna, Annmarie T.: SBA Guam Women in Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E433
National Day of the Cowboy: designate (H. Res. 984), H6416 [14JY]
National Marine Sanctuaries Act: reauthorize and establish a National Marine Sanctuary System, strengthen and clarify management authorities, and reform sanctuary designation policies (H.R. 6537), E1491
National Month of the Military Child: observance (H. Res. 265), H2020 [8AP]
National Sea Grant College Program Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 5618), H6412, H6413 [14JY], E396
Nevada: ratify and implement settlement of water rights claims of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation (H.R. 5293), H8058, H8060, H8062 [15SE]
NOAA: establish a coordinated national ocean exploration program and a national undersea research program (H.R. 1834), E204
Northern Mariana Islands: further implement Act approving covenant (S. 2739), H2809 [29AP]
———provide for a nonvoting delegate to the House of Representatives, H2809 [29AP]
Oceans: establish an interagency committee to develop an ocean acidification research and monitoring plan and establish an ocean acidification program within NOAA (H.R. 4174), H6265
OPM: allow companies who offer non-Governmentwide service benefit health care plans to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (H.R. 4932), E2
Orange County Water District: anniversary (H. Res. 1199), H5426, H5427, H5428 [17JN]
Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H5427 [17JN], H6187 [8JY], H8062 [15SE]
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site: expand boundaries (H.R. 4828), H8495 [22SE]
Pangelinan, Dolores McDonald (Laling): SBA Guam Home-Based Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E431
Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H5419 [17JN], H6189 [8JY]
———year-end profits of oil companies, H6182 [8JY]
Power resources: national energy policy, H5419, H5420, H5423, H5425 [17JN], H6186 [8JY], H8056 [15SE]
Roosevelt National Forest: provide for a boundary adjustment and land conveyances to correct effects of an erroneous land survey (H.R. 3299), H8501, H8502 [22SE]
Sung, Gary K.: SBA Guam Small Business Young Entrepreneur Champion of the Year award recipient, E420
Taxation: allow unused amounts in a health flexible spending arrangement to be carried over to subsequent plan years or deposited into certain health or retirement plans (H.R. 3306), H8500 [22SE]
———extend eligibility under new markets tax credit for community development entities created or organized in American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (H.R. 5742), E566
Territories: honor contributions of individuals from the territories of the U.S. by including such contributions in the teaching of U.S. history (H. Con. Res. 2), H5840 [23JN]
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail: include new trail segments, land components, and campgrounds (H.R. 5335), H8499, H8500 [22SE]
Utah: convey parcels of land to Mantua, UT (H.R. 3849), H8500, H8501 [22SE]
Varias, Faye Balmonte: SBA Guam Journalist Champion of the Year award recipient, E434
Votes: position on missed, H3194
War in the Pacific National Historical Park: anniversary, E1718
Wildlife: prevent introducton and establishment of nonnative invasive wildlife species that negatively impact the economy, environment, or human or animal health (H.R. 6311), E1288
———protect captive wildlife and make technical corrections to certain laws (H.R. 4933), E1
Young, Kim Anderson: SBA Guam Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E431
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H1769 [14MR], H4826 [22MY], H6724 [17JY]
Tributes
Abbate, Paul J., E151
Biggs, Jason, E417
Carbullido, Anthony M.F., E1721
Chin, James Chen-Yu, E1724
Dierking, Herminia Duenas, E479
Gamboa, Joseph D., E584
Guerrero, Brian S.L., E1560
Jones, Kenneth T., Jr., E2315
McElligott, Marie O., E1215
Mora, Samson A., E1561
Sarmiento, Kathleen C., E1409
Saxton, Representative, H8505 [22SE]
Shelton, Austin J. (Sonny), E1796
Smith, Frankie E., E110
Wittman, Representative, H2025 [8AP]