CALIFORNIA
Amendments
Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians: transfer certain BLM lands in Riverside and San Diego Counties to be held in trust (H.R. 2963), H10609 [29SE]
Articles and editorials
Rep. Tom Lantos (D-CA) Dies, H857 [12FE]
Tom Lantos Passes Humanity's Torch, E229 [25FE]
Bills and resolutions
Air pollution: address health and economic development impact of nonattainment of federally mandated air quality standards in the San Joaquin Valley by designating air quality empowerment zones (see S. 3496), S8855 [16SE] (see S. 3565), S9415 [24SE]
Armed Forces: tribute to members from the Inland Empire region for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1215), H4321 [20MY]
Bowen, Debra: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient (see H. Res. 1104), H2266 [14AP]
Bureau of Reclamation: provide flexibility for operation of certain California pumping plants in times of drought emergency and support a fish hatchery program to preserve and restore the delta smelt (see H.R. 6940), H8475 [18SE]
Burke, Yvonne Brathwaite: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 338), H2852 [29AP]
California State University, Northridge: anniversary (see H. Res. 1479), H8578 [22SE]
Carson, CA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1508), H10132 [26SE]
Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see S. 2635), S970 [13FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: retain and utilize special use permit fees collected in connection with operation of certain marinas in northern California and Multnomah Falls Lodge in Oregon (see H.R. 5671), H1888 [1AP]
Dept. of the Interior: 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 (see H.R. 6994), H8577 [22SE]
———provide for administration of Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial as a unit of the National Park System (see S. 3253), S6560 [10JY]
———provide with a mechanism to cancel contracts for the sale of certain materials (see H.R. 5887), H2758 [24AP]
EPA: reconsider decision to deny request of California to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles (see S. 2806), S2346 [2AP]
Families and domestic relations: call upon the courts to uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children (see S. Res. 572), S4621 [21MY] (see H. Res. 1076), H2011 [3AP]
Firefighters: commending firefighters from California and throughout the U.S. for their courageous actions and sacrifices in fighting the California wildfires (see H. Res. 1322), H6229 [8JY]
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see S. 2635), S970 [13FE]
Harold D. McCraw, Sr., Post Office Building, Richmond, CA: designate (see H.R. 6286), H5481 [17JN]
Inglewood, CA: anniversary (see H. Res. 962), H621 [6FE]
Johnson, Stephen L.: express no confidence in performance of duties as EPA Administrator, urge resignation, and encourage investigation of testimony on California waiver decision on automobile emissions (see S. Res. 631), S7629 [29JY]
Lantos, Tom: tribute (see S. Res. 446), S849 [11FE] (see H. Res. 975), H870 [12FE]
Leo J. Ryan Post Office Building, San Mateo, CA: designate (see H.R. 6982), H8577 [22SE]
Mendocino National Forest: provide for an exchange of certain lands (see H.R. 6159), H4830 [22MY]
Mondavi, Robert G.: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 84), S4793 [22MY] (see H. Con. Res. 365), H4831 [22MY]
Mountains: designate the North Palisade in the Sierra Nevada as ``Brower Palisade'' in honor of David Brower (see S. 3304), S7030 [22JY]
NASA: anniversary of Explorer I satellite launch and birth of U.S. space exploration program at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H. Con. Res. 287), H557 [29JA]
National Trails System Act: provide for the study of the Western States Trail (see S. 2909), S3401 [24AP]
NOAA: establish Salmon Stronghold Partnership program (see S. 3608), S9657 [26SE]
Orange County Water District: anniversary (see H. Res. 1199), H3885 [14MY]
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail: anniversary (see H. Res. 1443), H8275 [16SE]
Public lands: designate certain land as wilderness (see S. 3069), S4793 [22MY] (see H.R. 6156), H4830 [22MY]
San Francisco, CA: clarify authorities for the use of properties within Golden Gate National Recreation Area and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (see H.R. 6305), H5728 [19JN]
Skaggs Island, CA: transfer Naval Security Group Activity from the Dept. of the Navy to the Dept. of the Interior for conversion into a national wildlife refuge (see H.R. 5844), H2486 [17AP]
Stanford University: tribute to women's cross country team (see S. Res. 426), S329 [25JA]
States: permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles (see S. 2555), S284 [24JA] (see H.R. 5560), H1417 [6MR]
U.S. Fire Administration: provide for the long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 6112), H4453 [21MY]
University of California, Berkeley: tribute to men's water polo team (see S. Res. 427), S329 [25JA]
University of Southern California: tribute to women's soccer team (see S. Res. 428), S329 [25JA]
Wilderness areas: designate as wilderness additional National Forest System, BLM, and National Parks Service lands in West Virginia, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and California (see H.R. 5610), H1700 [13MR]
Wildfires: tribute to firefighters and emergency workers for courageous actions in fighting wildfires (see S. Res. 714), S10743 [20NO]
Yosemite National Park: anniversary of the first vertical ascent of the face of El Capitan (see H. Res. 1474), H8578 [22SE]
Certificates of election
House of Representatives: Jackie Speier, H2174 [10AP]
Eulogies
Lantos, Tom: by Stuart E. Eizenstat, E260 [27FE]
Van Deerlin, Lionel: by Lynn Schenk, E1504-E1506 [17JY]
Letters
Construct facilities to provide water for irrigation, municipal, domestic, military, and other uses from the Santa Margarita River in California: Representative Rahall, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H831 [12FE]
———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H831 [12FE]
Election of Jackie Speier to the House of Representatives: Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H2174 [10AP]
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California, S10245 [1OC], H10764 [3OC]
Larry S. Pierce Post Office, Taft, CA: Taft, CA, City Council, H463 [28JA]
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA, Life Long Learning Center funding: M.G. Spiese, Marine Corps, H4785 [22MY]
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial Enhancement Act: Representative Rahall, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H1194 [4MR]
———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H1194 [4MR]
Oaths of office
Speier, Jackie: House of Representatives, H2219 [10AP]
Petitions and memorials
Taft, CA, City Council: Larry S. Pierce Post Office, Taft, CA, H463 [28JA]
Poems
``From Out of the Darkness,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1465 [15JY]
Press releases
IGLHRC Honors the Late Representative Tom Lantos: International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission, E822 [6MY]
Treasurer Lockyer Urges Congress To Adopt Economic Recovery Plan To Thaw Market for Infrastructure Bonds, Cash-Flow Borrowing: California State Treasury Office, H10765 [3OC]
Remarks in House
Alameda, CA: tribute to Art Deco Alameda Theater restoration project, E761 [29AP]
Allensworth, CA: anniversary, E2039 [27SE]
Andrew, Chester and family: Madera County, CA, Farm Bureau ``Friend of the Farm Bureau'' award recipients, E319 [6MR]
Angelich, Lee: Fresno, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E2263 [19NO]
Ara, Charlie: California 56th Assembly District Cesar Chavez Humanitarian Award recipient, H1870 [1AP]
Asbarez (Armenian-American publication): anniversary, E1659 [1AU], E1713 [8SE]
Baker, Stephen: Fresno, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E2264, E2280 [19NO]
Bakersfield, CA: tribute to Bakersfield High School football team, E356 [11MR]
———tribute to Stockdale High School baseball team, E1747 [10SE]
Berg, Laura: tribute for participation in Olympic games, E1874 [24SE]
Berg, Patty: Humboldt County Democratic Central Committee Democrat of the Year award recipient, E2182 [30SE]
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.: tribute to California East Bay chapter #101, E121 [6FE]
Border Sheriffs Coalition: funding for patrolling U.S.-Mexico border from Texas to California, H2864 [30AP]
Bureau of Reclamation: authorize appropriations to carry out the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program in Arizona, California, and Nevada (H.R. 2515), H1786 [31MR]
California Academy of Sciences: tribute, E2116 [28SE]
California Conservation Corps: anniversary of Backcountry Trails Program, E1753 [10SE]
California Reinvestment Coalition: tribute to Honoring Community Heroes award recipients, E2181 [30SE]
California State University, Fresno: tribute to Top Dog Award recipients, E2294 [20NO]
California State University, Fullerton: anniversary, H1449 [11MR], E349 [11MR]
Central Valley Health Network (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E392 [13MR]
Chatsworth, CA: express condolences to victims of train crash, E1788 [15SE]
Coast Guard: transfer management of certain lighthouses to National Park Service, H2668 [24AP]
Commerce, CA: anniversary of St. Marcellinus Catholic Church, E1258 [18JN]
Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (H.R. 1187), H1775-H1778 [31MR], E529 [8AP]
Couts, John R.: Corona-Norco, CA, YMCA Distinguished Service Award recipient, E912 [14MY]
Dennison, William: California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection Francis H. Raymond Award recipient, E216 [21FE], E257 [27FE]
Dept. of the Interior: 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], H8368 [17SE]
———construct facilities to provide water for irrigation, municipal, domestic, military, and other uses from the Santa Margarita River in California (H.R. 29), H829-H831 [12FE], E172 [13FE]
———convey a water distribution system to Goleta Water District in Goleta, CA (H.R. 3323), H4073 [19MY], H4402 [21MY]
———provide for administration of Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 3111), H1194 [4MR]
———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-H4078 [19MY], H4401 [21MY]
Disasters: express support and sympathy to victims of Summit Fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains, E1114 [3JN]
E. & J. Gallo Winery (company): anniversary, E2340 [9DE]
Education: California Appellate Court ruling on constitutional right of parents to homeschool their children, H1946 [2AP], E509 [4AP]
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.: anniversary, E1212 [12JN]
Estrada, Shawn: tribute for participation in Olympic games, E1958 [25SE]
Firefighters: commending firefighters for their courageous actions and sacrifices in fighting the California wildfires, E2256 [19NO]
———commending firefighters from California and throughout the U.S. for their courageous actions and sacrifices in fighting the California wildfires (H. Res. 1322), H6291-H6293 [9JY], E1495 [17JY]
Fontana, CA: tribute to opening of Lewis Library and Technology Center, E646 [17AP]
Foster, Lee: Hillbarn Theatre Bravo! Award recipient, E1128 [3JN]
Fowler, CA: anniversary, E1534 [23JY]
Fraley, Bob: Fresno, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E2253 [19NO]
FremantleMedia North America, Inc.: alleged unfair wage and employment practices, E1486 [16JY]
Fresno, CA: anniversary of Northwest Church, E2013 [26SE]
———anniversary of Wawona Middle School, E757 [29AP]
———tribute to efforts to establish a burn and trauma survivor family home on the campus of the Community Regional Medical Center, E432 [14MR]
Friedman, Kenni: Modesto, CA, American Legion, Post 74 Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2356 [10DE]
Greene, Marritje: Society of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E1705 [8SE]
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (H.R. 1187), H1775-H1778 [31MR], E529 [8AP]
Gundlach Bundschu Winery (business): anniversary, E329 [6MR]
Harris, James: Dixon, CA, Veteran of the Year award recipient, E443 [31MR]
Harris Farms (business): Baker, Peterson and Franklin Ag Business Award recipient, E2277 [19NO]
Hayward, CA: anniversary of Tennyson High School, E1213 [12JN]
Homosexuality: California Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriages, H4052 [15MY]
Hospice of Napa Valley, Inc.: anniversary, E2307 [20NO]
House of Representatives: moment of silence in tribute to Tom Lantos, H849 [12FE]
Hudson, Lee: Napa Valley Grapegrowers Grower of the Year award recipient, E932 [15MY]
Humboldt County, CA: anniversary of Youth Educational Services of Humboldt County, E754 [29AP]
Immigration: local government policy to provide medical services to illegal aliens, H3758 [13MY]
———prohibit Federal funding to State or local governments that provide sanctuary to illegal aliens, H2360 [16AP]
International Longshore and Warehouse Union: strike to protest Iraq war policies and effects on working families, E787 [1MY]
Johnson Machinery Co.: Riverside, CA, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E433 [14MR]
Jones, Helen: West Fresno Health Care Coalition, Inc., Community Health Champions Award recipient, E2273 [19NO]
Juanita Millender-McDonald Highway, Los Angeles County, CA: designate (H.R. 4131), H10142-H10145 [27SE], H10631 [29SE]
Kings County, CA: anniversary of Kings County Farm Bureau, E690 [23AP]
Laguna Niguel, CA: tribute for Sister City Agreement with Al Qa'im, Iraq, E1040 [22MY]
Lake County, CA: tribute to Team DUI, E2270 [19NO]
Lantos, Tom: International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission Outspoken Award recipient, E822 [6MY]
———tribute (H. Res. 975), H850-H861 [12FE], E175, E178 [13FE], E196, E198, E201, E202, E205 [14FE], E208 [15FE], E222 [25FE], E412 [14MR]
Larkspur, CA: anniversary, E266 [28FE]
Larry S. Pierce Post Office, Taft, CA: designate (S. 2110), H462, H463 [28JA]
Lawson, Kara: tribute for participation in Olympic games, E1683 [1AU]
Leo J. Ryan Post Office Building, San Mateo, CA: designate (H.R. 6982), H10208 [27SE]
Locke, Chris: EPA Region 9 Environmental Award recipient, H2952 [1MY]
Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Philippe the Original restaurant, E1873 [24SE]
Los Angeles Dodgers (baseball team): anniversary of location in Los Angeles, CA, E427 [14MR]
Lucas, Sandy: Stanislaus County Bar Association Liberty Bell Award recipient, E823 [6MY]
Mackel, Marilyn: alleged imposition of personal political views in judicial decisions, H1421 [10MR]
Mallard-Warren, Gail: West Fresno Health Care Coalition, Inc., Community Health Champions Award recipient, E2264 [19NO]
Manteca, CA: tribute to Flags Over Manteca, H8280 [17SE]
Marin County, CA: tribute to Human Rights Commission Martin Luther King, Jr., Humanitarian Award recipients, H376 [22JA]
Mehas, Peter G.: Fresno, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E2267 [19NO]
Mendocino National Forest: provide for an exchange of certain lands (H.R. 6159), H8497, H8498 [22SE]
Mendocino Study Club (organization): anniversary, E2280 [19NO]
Meyer, Dan: Cable in the Classroom (organization) Leaders in Learning General Excellence Award recipient, E1264 [18JN], E1278 [19JN]
Molina, Javier: tribute for participation in Olympic games, E1874 [24SE]
Mondavi, Robert G.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 365), H5993 [24JN], H6121 [26JN], E1347 [25JN], E1376 [26JN]
———tribute (S. Con. Res. 84), H10210 [27SE]
Monsoor, Michael A.: Medal of Honor recipient, E544 [8AP]
Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce: anniversary, E343 [10MR]
Moorpark, CA: tribute to Moorpark High School academic decathlon team, E816 [5MY]
Muir Woods National Monument: anniversary (H. Res. 868), H827, H828 [12FE]
Murphy, Michael: Society of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E1710 [8SE]
Napa County, CA: anniversary of Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve, E934 [15MY]
NASA: anniversary of Explorer I satellite launch and birth of U.S. space exploration program at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (H. Con. Res. 287), H573-H575 [6FE], E1434 [10JY]
National City, CA: tribute to Sweetwater High School, E2292 [20NO]
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day: observance, E2139 [28SE]
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution: anniversary of California, E891 [13MY]
National Women's History Month: observance, E515, E516, E517, E519 [4AP]
Nelson Family of Cos.: Sonoma Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E2156 [29SE], E2175 [30SE]
Neufeld, William: Fresno, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E2286 [20NO]
Norco, CA: anniversary, E871 [8MY]
North Highlands, CA: tribute to Child Abuse Prevention Center honorees, E874 [8MY]
Oakhurst, CA: anniversary of Oakhurst Chamber of Commerce, E2370 [10DE]
Oakland, CA: anniversary of Chabot Space and Science Center, E1938 [25SE]
O'Connor, Dawn: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E802 [1MY], E833 [6MY]
Orange County Water District: anniversary (H. Res. 1199), H5219 [11JN], H5426-H5428 [17JN], H5547, H5549, H5550 [18JN]
Oroville, CA: anniversary of Oroville State Theater, E442 [31MR]
Pasadena, CA: anniversary of the Gamble House, E416 [14MR]
———tribute to Rotary Club of Pasadena Sunrise, E219 [25FE]
Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians: transfer certain BLM lands in Riverside and San Diego Counties to be held in trust (H.R. 2963), E1175 [9JN]
———transfer certain BLM lands in Riverside and San Diego Counties to be held in trust (H.R. 2963), Senate amendment, H10609 [29SE]
Petaluma, CA: anniversary, E520 [4AP]
———tribute to Two Rock Coast Guard Training Center Fire Dept., E253 [27FE]
Piedras Blancas Light Station: designate surrounding lands as an Outstanding Natural Area administered by the National Landscape Conservation System, H2813 [29AP]
Pistoresi, Monte: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1715 [8SE]
Point Arena, CA: anniversary, E1365 [26JN]
Prieto, Jerry, Jr.: Fresno County, CA, Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award recipient, E826 [6MY]
———Greater Fresno, CA, Area Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year award recipient, E2281 [19NO]
Protection & Advocacy Inc.: anniversary, E1854 [22SE]
Public lands: transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands from BLM to BIA and take such lands into trust for Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria (H.R. 3490), H2771 [29AP], E782 [30AP]
Rawls, Linda: Sonoma, CA, Cultural and Fine Arts Commission Sonoma Treasure Artist of the Year award recipient, E2297, E2301 [20NO]
Reilly, Kathleen A.: Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year award recipient, E1623 [30JY]
Ridgecrest, CA: Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission recommendations implementation for China Lake Naval Weapons Center, H7724 [31JY]
Rio Linda, CA: tribute to Rio Linda Union School District, E810 [5MY]
Riverside, CA: tribute to Amos Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church for hosting the Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Church Conference, E1687 [1AU]
Riverside County, CA: designate certain lands as wilderness and certain river segments as wild and scenic, and adjust the boundaries of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument (H.R. 3682), H5053-H5057 [9JN]
Robbiano, Mary Ann: Society of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E1714 [8SE]
Robinson, Bernard J. (Jake): Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1718 [8SE]
Sacramento, CA: tribute to AmeriCorps Western Regional Campus National Civilian Community Corps program graduates, E1622 [30JY]
———tribute to Breathe California of Sacramento-Emigrant Trails (organization) Clean Air Champion honorees, E772 [30AP]
Sacramento County Farm Bureau: University of California, Davis, Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety Outstanding Achievement in Farm Health and Safety Recognition Award recipient, E1888 [24SE]
Sacramento River Cats (baseball team): tribute, E562 [9AP]
Saddleback College: anniversary, E1838 [18SE]
San Diego, CA: tribute to local golfers who have played in the U.S. Open tournament, H5301 [11JN]
San Francisco, CA: anniversary of AlmaVia of San Francisco (assisted living community), E2050 [27SE]
———clarify authorities for the use of properties within Golden Gate National Recreation Area and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (H.R. 6305), E1275 [19JN]
———dedication of Harvey Milk City Hall Memorial, E1055, E1093 [23MY]
———local government policy to provide sanctuary to illegal aliens, H2212 [10AP], H2952 [1MY], H6828 [23JY]
———tribute to Marines' Memorial Association, E121 [6FE]
San Jose, CA: anniversary of Baha'i Community of San Jose, E127 [6FE]
San Juan Capistrano, CA: tribute to Swallows' Day parade, E430 [14MR]
San Luis Obispo Council of Governments: anniversary, E2032 [26SE]
San Mateo County, CA: anniversary of Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) (organization), E1188 [10JN]
———tribute to Tom Lantos Tunnels at Devil's Slide, E1880 [24SE]
Santa Barbara, CA: tribute to San Marcos High School Madrigal Singers, E390 [13MR]
Santa Maria, CA: tribute to Marian Medical Center for completion of Co-Generation Energy Plant, E1649 [1AU]
Santa Rosa Junior College: tribute to Doyle Trust scholarships, H10198 [27SE]
Schildgen, Brenda Deen: University of California, Davis Prize for Undergraduate Teaching and Scholarly Achievement recipient, E844 [7MY]
Sebastopol, CA: anniversary of Analy High School, E953 [16MY]
Shaiq, Moina: California 10th Senate District Woman of Achievement award recipient, E484 [2AP]
Shapiro, Jayne: Chabad of the Valley Woman of the Year Award recipient, E1160 [5JN]
Sierra Club: anniversary of Redwood Chapter, E1665, E1666 [1AU]
Silicon Valley Leadership Group (organization): anniversary, E1116 [3JN]
Sonoma, CA: anniversary of Sonoma City Hall, E1722 [8SE]
Sonoma County Medical Association: anniversary, E2158 [29SE], E2170 [30SE]
Speier, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H2175 [10AP]
Spiegel, Marilyn: San Juan, CA, Unified School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1074 [23MY]
Sunnyvale, CA: tribute to New Hope International Church, E2140 [28SE]
Swedlove, Caroldyne and Hershel: Congregation Emanu El's Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Award recipients, E679 [22AP]
Taft, CA: tribute to Taft Union High School football team, E19 [16JA]
Tehachapi, CA: tribute to Tehachapi High School football team, E355 [11MR]
Terrell, Chuck and Bobbie: San Bernadino, CA, Symphony Guild Golden Baton Award recipient, E618 [15AP]
Thomas, Delano: tribute for participation in Olympic games, E1683 [1AU]
Thompson, Ken: Society of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E1717 [8SE]
Turlock, CA: anniversary, E1532 [23JY]
Twentynine Palms, CA: Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Life Long Learning Center funding, H4785, H4791 [22MY]
Unger, Cathy and Len: American Jewish Committee Ira E. Yellin Community Leadership Award recipients, E68 [23JA]
University of California, Davis: anniversary, E1648 [1AU]
Watsonville, CA: tribute to Mount Madonna School girls' volleyball team, E2 [3JA]
Wilderness areas: designate the John Krebs Wilderness and add certain land to the Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park Wilderness (H.R. 3022), H5048-H5050 [9JN]
Wildomar, CA: tribute to incorporation as a city, E1339 [25JN]
Yosemite National Park: anniversary of the first vertical ascent of the face of El Capitan (H. Res. 1474), H10615 [29SE], E2073 [27SE]
Remarks in Senate
Albany, CA: anniversary, S7625 [29JY]
Allensworth, CA: anniversary, S10556 [17NO]
Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S3068-S3070 [16AP]-S10714 [20NO]
Army: anniversary of Reserves, S1115 [25FE]
Burlingame, CA: anniversary, S4100 [13MY]
Contra Costa County, CA: anniversary of Bay Area Green Business Program, S2291 [1AP]
Courts: create and extend certain temporary district court judgeships (S. 1327), S2923 [10AP]
Crime: provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes (S. 1105), S1701 [6MR]
Dept. of the Interior: 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), S7197, S7198 [23JY]
Disasters: express sympathy and pledge support for victims of wildfires, S6553 [10JY]
EPA: reconsider decision to deny request of California to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles (S. 2806), S2361 [2AP]
Firefighters: commend firefighters for their courageous actions and sacrifices in fighting the California wildfires and pledge support for victims, S6525 [10JY]
———tribute to fallen firefighters, S10308 [1OC]
Indio, CA: tribute to Student Creative Recycle Art Program (S.C.R.A.P.) Gallery, S4479 [20MY]
Johnson, Stephen L.: express no confidence in performance of duties as EPA Administrator, urge resignation, and encourage investigation of testimony on California waiver decision on automobile emissions, S7605-S7607 [29JY]
Juanita Millender-McDonald Highway, Los Angeles County, CA: designate (H.R. 4131), S10421 [2OC]
Kingsburg, CA: anniversary, S7625 [29JY]
Lantos, Tom: tribute (S. Res. 446), S862 [11FE]
Larkspur, CA: anniversary, S1052 [14FE]
Leo J. Ryan Post Office Building, San Mateo, CA: designate (H.R. 6982), S10422 [2OC]
Mendez, John A.: nomination to be district judge, S2923, S2925, S2933 [10AP]
Mondavi, Robert G.: tribute (S. Con. Res. 84), S5666 [16JN]
Moorpark, CA: tribute to Moorpark High School academic decathlon team, S4479 [20MY]
Mountains: designate the North Palisade in the Sierra Nevada as ``Brower Palisade'' in honor of David Brower (S. 3304), S7075 [22JY]
Muir Woods National Monument: anniversary, S88 [22JA]
NASA: anniversary of Explorer I satellite launch and birth of U.S. space exploration program at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, S727 [6FE]
NOAA: establish Salmon Stronghold Partnership program (S. 3608), S9669 [26SE]
Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians: transfer certain BLM lands in Riverside and San Diego Counties to be held in trust (H.R. 2963), S9851, S9852 [26SE]
Pinnacles National Monument: anniversary, S88 [22JA]
Rialto, CA: tribute to AIDS Walk Rialto, S89 [22JA]
Safety: protect State statutes that prohibit exposure to chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm without a clear and reasonable warning, S1686 [6MR]
San Francisco Giants (baseball team): anniversary, S3786 [6MY]
Stanford University: tribute to women's cross country team (S. Res. 426), S366 [25JA]
Stockton, CA: anniversary of Port of Stockton, S442 [29JA]
Taxation: provide relief in the case of federally declared disasters, S9256 [23SE]
University of California, Berkeley: tribute to men's water polo team (S. Res. 427), S366, S367 [25JA]
University of Southern California: tribute to women's soccer team (S. Res. 428), S367 [25JA]
Wildfires: tribute to firefighters and emergency workers for courageous actions in fighting wildfires (S. Res. 714), S10775 [20NO]
Women Escaping a Violent Environment (WEAVE), Inc.: anniversary, S203 [23JA]
Reports
California Recession Figures, S10897 [11DE]
Reports filed
Air and Health Quality Empowerment Zone Designation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3565) (S. Rept. 110-500), S9414 [24SE]
California Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Projects Authorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1526) (S. Rept. 110-322), S2944 [10AP]
California Desert and Mountain Heritage Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3682), S8853 [16SE]
———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3682) (H. Rept. 110-693), H5042 [5JN]
City of Oxnard Water Recycling and Desalination Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1737), S8853 [16SE]
Construct Facilities To Provide Water for Irrigation, Municipal, Domestic, Military, and Other Uses From the Santa Margarita River in California: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 29), S8853 [16SE]
Deafy Glade Land Exchange Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6159) (H. Rept. 110-861), H8475 [18SE]
Dept. of the Interior Participation in Certain Water Projects in California: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2614), S8853 [16SE]
Dept. of the Interior Ratification and Execution of Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians Settlement Agreement Relative to Water Resources of the Tribe: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4841) (H. Rept. 110-649), H4059 [15MY]
Eastern Municipal Water District Recycled Water System Pressurization and Expansion Project: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 30) (S. Rept. 110-310), S2944 [10AP]
Eastern Sierra and Northern San Gabriel Wild Heritage Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3069), S8854 [16SE]
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Wastewater and Recycled Water Facilities Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 31), S8853 [16SE]
Goleta Water Distribution System Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3323), S8853 [16SE]
———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3323) (H. Rept. 110-631), H3775 [13MY]
Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 1187) (S. Rept. 110-516), S10323 [1OC]
———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1187) (H. Rept. 110-557), H1820 [31MR]
Juanita Millender-McDonald Highway, Los Angeles County, CA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4131) (H. Rept. 110-895), H10299 [27SE]
Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2515) (S. Rept. 110-387), S5657 [16JN]
———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2515) (H. Rept. 110-555), H1820 [31MR]
Madera Water Supply Enhancement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1855) (S. Rept. 110-384), S5657 [16JN]
Nomination of George W. Venables To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9492 [25SE]
Nomination of John A. Mendez To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1703 [6MR]
Nomination of Michael M. Anello To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9492 [25SE]
Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2963) (S. Rept. 110-503), S9491 [25SE]
Rancho California Water District Recycled Water Reclamation Facility Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1725) (S. Rept. 110-383), S5657 [16JN]
Reducing Global Warming Pollution From Vehicles Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2555) (S. Rept. 110-407), S6327 [27JN]
Remove Certain Restrictions on the Ability To Use Certain Acquired Property in the Mammoth Community Water District: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 356) (S. Rept. 110-377), S5656 [16JN]
Riverside-Corona Water Feeder Supply Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1139), S8853 [16SE]
San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund Appropriations: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 123) (S. Rept. 110-375), S5656 [16JN]
San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 27) (S. Rept. 110-400), S6157 [25JN]
———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4074) (H. Rept. 110-633), H3775 [13MY]
Santa Ana River Water Supply Enhancement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 813), S8853 [16SE]
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3022), S8853 [16SE]
———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3022) (H. Rept. 110-694), H5042 [5JN]
Tule River Tribe Water Development Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2535) (H. Rept. 110-812), H7784 [31JY]
Tuolumne Me-Wuk Land Transfer Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3490), S8853 [16SE]
———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3490) (H. Rept. 110-609), H2851 [29AP]
Resolutions by organizations
Corps of Engineers waterways projects: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H10412-H10414 [29SE]
Statements
Tribute to Tom Lantos: Don Bonker, E198 [14FE]
Subpoena Notices
Superior Court for San Diego County, CA, H2737, H2738 [24AP]
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, H1421 [10MR]
Testimonies
EPA Decision To Deny California Clean Air Act Waiver Request: Stephen L. Johnson, EPA Administrator, S7608-S7610 [29JY]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 365, tribute to Robert G. Mondavi, H5993 [24JN]
H. Res. 868, Muir Woods National Monument anniversary, H827 [12FE]
H. Res. 975, tribute to Tom Lantos, H850 [12FE]
H. Res. 1199, Orange County Water District anniversary, H5426 [17JN]
H. Res. 1322, commending firefighters from California and throughout the U.S. for their courageous actions and sacrifices in fighting the California wildfires, H6291 [9JY]
H. Res. 1474, first vertical ascent of the face of El Capitan, Yosemite National Park anniversary, H10615 [29SE]
H.R. 29, construct facilities to provide water for irrigation, municipal, domestic, military, and other uses from the Santa Margarita River in California, H829 [12FE]
H.R. 1187, Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act, H1776 [31MR]
H.R. 2515, Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act, H1786 [31MR]
H.R. 2535, Tule River Tribe Water Development Act, H8053 [15SE]
H.R. 2963, Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act, S9851 [26SE]
H.R. 3022, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Act, H5048 [9JN]
H.R. 3111, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial Enhancement Act, H1194 [4MR]
H.R. 3323, Goleta Water Distribution System Conveyance Act, H4073 [19MY]
H.R. 3490, Tuolumne Me-Wuk Land Transfer Act, H2771 [29AP]
H.R. 3682, California Desert and Mountain Heritage Act, H5053-H5055 [9JN]
H.R. 4131, Juanita Millender-McDonald Highway, Los Angeles County, CA, H10142 [27SE]
H.R. 4841, Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians Settlement Act, H4075-H4077 [19MY]
H.R. 6159, Deafy Glade Land Exchange Act, H8497 [22SE]
H.R. 6982, Leo J. Ryan Post Office Building, San Mateo, CA, H10208 [27SE]
S. 2110, Larry S. Pierce Post Office, Taft, CA, H462 [28JA]
S. 2806, Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding Deadline and California Waiver Reconsideration Act, S2362 [2AP]
S. 3304, Brower Palisade Designation Act, S7075 [22JY]
S. 3608, Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act, S9669-S9671 [26SE]
S. Con. Res. 84, tribute to Robert G. Mondavi, S4810 [22MY], S5666 [16JN], H10210 [27SE]
S. Res. 426, tribute to Stanford University women's cross country team, S331, S366 [25JA]
S. Res. 427, tribute to University of California, Berkeley men's water polo team, S331, S367 [25JA]
S. Res. 428, tribute to University of Southern California women's soccer team, S331, S367 [25JA]
S. Res. 446, tribute to Tom Lantos, S850, S862 [11FE]
S. Res. 572, call upon the courts to uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children, S4626 [21MY]
S. Res. 631, express no confidence in performance of duties by Stephen L. Johnson as EPA Administrator, urge resignation, and encourage investigation of testimony on California waiver decision on automobile emissions, S7639 [29JY]
S. Res. 714, tribute to firefighters and emergency workers for courageous actions in fighting wildfires in California, S10753, S10775 [20NO]
Tributes
Burke, Yvonne Brathwaite, S3141 [17AP], E667 [22AP], E701 [23AP], E720 [24AP]
Hunter, Representative, H4819 [22MY], E2011 [26SE]
Lantos, Representative, S195 [23JA]
Lantos, Tom, S823-S826 [11FE], S915 [12FE], H875 [13FE], E173, E184, E185 [13FE], E229 [25FE], E254, E260 [27FE], E1465 [15JY]
Speier, Representative, H2175 [10AP]
Van Deerlin, Lionel, S5437 [10JN], H4281 [20MY], E1504 [17JY]