CHABOT, STEVE (a Representative from Ohio)

Appointments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (see H. Res. 758), H9085 [23SE]

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 5032), H558 [29JA]

Adopt-a-Platoon Soldier Support Effort (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 959), H944 [13FE]

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

American Battle Monuments Commission: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor World War I veterans (see H.R. 6696), H8019 [10SE]

American Red Cross: commend emergency communications services provided to military servicemembers and their families (see H. Res. 937), H3886 [14MY]

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

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H4454 [21MY]

Armed Forces: close loopholes in the prohibition on the sale or rental of sexually explicit material on military installations (see H.R. 5821), H2442 [16AP]

———deny Federal funds to any State, city, county, or other political subdivision that prohibits or unduly restricts the establishment or operation of a military recruiting office (see H.R. 5462), H993 [14FE]

———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), H2442 [16AP]

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

———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 2303), H995 [14FE]

———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), H6342 [9JY]

———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 6048), H4061 [15MY]

———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), H6343 [9JY]

Asociacion Mutual Israelita Argentina: anniversary of bombing in Buenos Aires, Argentina (see H. Con. Res. 385), H6176 [26JN]

Berkeley, CA: rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities and transfer such funds to the Marine Corps (see H.R. 5222), H1184 [28FE]

Berthoud, John: tribute (see H. Res. 881), H2488 [17AP] (see H. Res. 1302), H6178 [26JN]

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]

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

Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1000), H1155 [27FE]

Buckley, William F., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1016), H1220 [4MR]

Burma: condemn undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum (see H. Con. Res. 317), H2487 [17AP]

Business and industry: ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 4464), H995 [14FE]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5760), H2223 [10AP]

Children and youth: increase the effectiveness of international child abduction remedies (see H.R. 6095), H4321 [20MY]

———require schools and libraries that receive discounted Internet access services to educate minors about safe online behavior (see H.R. 6145), H4830 [22MY]

China, People's Republic of: condemn manufacture and export of unsafe products, disregard for environment, and exploitation of workers and encourage U.S. suspension of importation and purchase of goods (see H. Res. 925), H1342 [5MR]

———condemn violence against Tibetan protesters and use of Internet censorship and surveillance, urge compliance with criminal law, and provide information and access to all persons detained (see H. Res. 1075), H2011 [3AP]

———end crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms (see H. Res. 1077), H2071 [8AP]

China, Republic of: elections (see H. Con. Res. 278), H457 [23JA]

Colorado: express condolences to victims and community impacted by church shootings (see H. Res. 886), H295 [16JA]

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

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: condemn violence in eastern region and recognize threat such violence poses to the overall peace of the Great Lakes region (see H. Res. 795), H390 [22JA]

Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of signing (see H. Res. 1356), H6727 [17JY]

Courts: provide an equivalent to habeas corpus protection for persons held under military authority at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 6274), H5865 [23JN]

Crime: enable increased Federal prosecution of identity theft crimes and allow restitution to victims of identity theft (see H.R. 6060), H3885 [14MY]

———ensure sex offenders who travel between States must register with appropriate State and local authorities (see H.R. 5475), H1002 [19FE]

———prohibit certain forms of interference with military recruiting (see H.R. 6023), H3408 [12MY]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets (see H. Res. 995), H1031 [25FE]

Dept. of Education: establish a Teacher Incentive Fund (see H.R. 1761), H4454 [21MY]

Dept. of HHS: provide services for birthparents who have placed a child for adoption (see H.R. 5640), H2152 [9AP]

Dept. of Justice: 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), H994 [14FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (see H.R. 5180), H2760 [24AP]

———provide grants for Internet crime prevention education programs (see H.R. 6120), H4453 [21MY]

———provide grants for organizations to find missing adults (see H.R. 423), H4151 [19MY]

———reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program (see H.R. 5057), H1032 [25FE]

———require Bureau of Prisons provision of secure storage areas in prison facilities for employees authorized to carry a firearm (see H.R. 5674), H6342 [9JY]

Dept. of State: report on negotiation of international child abduction agreements with countries that are not parties to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (see H.R. 6096), H4321 [20MY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see H.R. 6107), H4833 [22MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand access to hospital care for veterans in urban areas (see H.R. 4915), H2070 [8AP]

———require forgiveness of certain debts of veterans who die from service-connected disabilities incurred on active duty in a combat zone (see H.R. 5148), H871 [12FE]

Diseases: increase Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (see H. Res. 353), H4151 [19MY]

———provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1283), H1821 [31MR]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 6691), H7854 [8SE]

Education: tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 916), H350 [17JA]

English language: require accreditation of training programs (see H.R. 7093), H9973 [25SE]

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), H5328 [11JN]

Fair Housing Act: prevent discrimination relating to the display of religious symbols (see H.R. 6932), H8478 [18SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 89), H4878 [3JN]

Federal agencies and departments: establish a commission to review efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 5794), H2354 [15AP]

Foreign aid: prohibit funding for U.N. Durban Review Conference or any planning, preparation, or implementation of a follow-up meeting to the Durban I Conference in Durban, South Africa (see H.R. 5847), H2854 [29AP]

Foreign policy: enhance security, bolster regional capacity to counter threats, and promote cooperation to prevent nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 7068), H9972 [25SE]

General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: recognize importance of signing (see H. Res. 1052), H1771 [14MR]

Georgia, Republic of: condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity (see H. Res. 1166), H2853 [29AP]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 5955), H3018 [1MY]

Honor Flight, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 1287), H6010 [24JN]

House of Representatives: establish the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (see H. Res. 1451), H8478 [18SE]

———prohibit adjournment until approval of a bill to establish a comprehensive national energy plan addressing energy conservation and expansion of renewable and conventional energy sources (see H. Res. 1391), H7629 [30JY]

House Rules: repeal ``Gephardt rule'' and require recorded votes on measures that increase the statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 1027), H1417 [6MR]

Housing: provide needed housing reform (see H.R. 5857), H2551 [22AP]

Human rights: defeat campaign by some members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to divert the U.N. Durban Review Conference from a review of problems in their own and other countries (see H. Res. 1361), H7059 [23JY]

Immigration: allow athletes admitted as nonimmigrants to renew their period of authorized admission in 5-year increments (see H.R. 5060), H349 [17JA]

Insurance: provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 4460), H1155 [27FE]

International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1140), H2855 [29AP]

International Year of Sanitation: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 318), H2012 [3AP]

Iran: 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), H4976 [4JN]

Iraq: support idea that coalition victory is possible (see H. Con. Res. 315), H1538 [11MR]

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

———urge President Bush to not commit to any agreement that involves the continued presence of U.S. forces unless it includes a provision requiring Iraqi reimbursement for costs of such presence (see H. Res. 1123), H2486 [17AP]

IRS: establish a procedure for determining whether individuals who are not authorized to be employed in the U.S. are so employed (see H.R. 850), H871 [12FE]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2152 [9AP]

James Madison University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1051), H5045 [5JN]

Jews: commit to prioritizing the fight against anti-Semitism and promote tolerance at home and abroad (see H.J. Res. 84), H4833 [22MY]

John P. Gallagher Post Office Building, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 6150), H4830 [22MY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: promote respect for fundamental human rights (see H.R. 5834), H2485 [17AP]

———toll congressional notification period for removal from state sponsors of terrorism list (see H.R. 6420), H6408 [10JY]

Korea, Republic of: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 5443), H1973 [2AP]

Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex traffickers and offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination country, and prevent entry by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5722), H2069 [8AP]

———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 4900), H622 [6FE]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 688), H1221 [4MR]

Mandela, Nelson: tribute (see H. Res. 1090), H5865 [23JN]

McConnell, John H.: tribute (see H. Res. 1280), H5481 [17JN]

Medicare: delay and reform the competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (see H.R. 6252), H5865 [23JN]

Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments (see H.R. 5087), H871 [12FE]

Middle East: condemn media broadcasts inciting violence against Americans and the U.S. and designate certain television channels and satellite providers as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (see H. Res. 1308), H6176 [26JN]

Missing Children's Assistance Act: expand definition of missing child (see H.R. 5745), H2150 [9AP]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H3109 [6MY]

National Carriage Driving Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1128), H3187 [7MY]

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

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

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

National Plumbing Industry Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1082), H2069 [8AP]

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1375), H8128 [15SE]

National security: recognizing the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the U.S., our allies, and interests (see H. Con. Res. 441), H10642 [29SE]

NATO: express strong support for invitations for membership to Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia (see H. Res. 1070), H2071 [8AP]

———support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (see H. Con. Res. 409), H8397 [17SE] (see H. Res. 997), H1342 [5MR]

Nevada: tribute to Army and Air National Guard (see H. Con. Res. 358), H6178 [26JN]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions and allow State governors to petition for increased energy exploration off their coast (see H.R. 6418), H6408 [10JY]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H815 [7FE]

Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Res. 407), H8579 [22SE]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2759 [24AP]

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

Pharmaceuticals: improve regulation of Internet pharmacies (see H.R. 6353), H6009 [24JN]

Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit (see H. Res. 838), H390 [22JA]

Power resources: promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 6566), H6824 [22JY]

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 5235), H6342 [9JY]

Russia: express concern regarding arms transfers to Iran and Syria and implement sanctions against those found to be in violation of U.S. law prohibiting such transfers (see H. Con. Res. 257), H2267 [14AP]

SBA: improve certain loan programs (see H.R. 7175), H10299 [27SE]

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

Serbia: congratulate and support the people on the formation of a new coalition government (see H. Res. 1442), H8275 [16SE]

Sgt. Michael M. Kashkoush Post Office Building, Chagrin Falls, OH: designate (see H.R. 5400), H870 [12FE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for certain disability benefits in the cases of individuals with disabling burn injuries (see H.R. 685), H1618 [12MR]

———extend funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 6788), H7806 [1AU]

———provide that individuals and appropriate authorities are notified by SSA of evidence of misuse of account numbers of such individuals (see H.R. 136), H870 [12FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H943 [13FE]

Special Olympics: anniversary (see H. Res. 1279), H6230 [8JY]

Standing Bear (Ponca Native American Chief): tribute (see H. Res. 1043), H1618 [12MR]

Sudan: condemn ongoing sales of arms to belligerents and call for the cessation of such sales and expansion of U.N. embargo on arms sales to Sudan (see H. Res. 1462), H9975 [25SE]

———urge international community to provide the U.N.-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur region with tactical and utility helicopters (see H. Res. 1245), H5111 [9JN]

Supreme Court: commend decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership (see H. Res. 1330), H6406 [10JY]

Tariff: digital-to-analog converter boxes (see H.R. 5635), H2071 [8AP]

———footwear (see H.R. 3934), H295 [16JA]

Taxation: allow a credit for recycling or remanufacturing equipment (see H.R. 5659), H1821 [31MR]

———allow a deduction for long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria and flexible spending plans, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs (see H.R. 5559), H3109 [6MY]

———allow expensing of certain real property (see H.R. 5906), H2948 [30AP]

———allow nontaxable employer matching contributions to 529 college savings plans (see H.R. 5591), H2012 [3AP]

———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1419), H1418 [6MR]

———exclude from gross income certain distributions from qualified retirement plans used for mortgage payments (see H.R. 5776), H2487 [17AP]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1584), H1539 [11MR]

———increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 549), H4321 [20MY]

———increase standard charitable mileage rate for delivery of meals to elderly, disabled, frail, and at-risk individuals (see H.R. 6675), H10132 [26SE]

———limit authority of States and localities to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States and localities (see H.R. 3359), H7629 [30JY]

———modify penalty on the understatement of taxpayer's liability by tax return preparers (see H.R. 4318), H3050 [5MY]

———modify treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation deduction (see H.R. 3622), H8128 [15SE]

———provide a deduction for fuel costs used for commuting to and from work whether or not the taxpayer itemizes other deductions (see H.R. 6667), H7628 [30JY]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit to law enforcement officers who purchase armor vests (see H.R. 3304), H295 [16JA]

———provide for an increase in the standard mileage rates to reflect the increase in the cost of highway fuels (see H.R. 6368), H6230 [8JY]

———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 5109), H943 [13FE]

———provide tax incentives for the remediation of contaminated sites (see H.R. 3080), H622 [6FE]

———reduce corporate marginal income tax rates (see H.R. 4995), H294 [16JA]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 5267), H811 [7FE]

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 5450), H1418 [6MR]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H2354 [15AP]

Television: extend expiration date of digital-to-analog converter box coupons (see H.R. 6763), H7956 [9SE]

Thailand: anniversary of relations with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 290), H813 [7FE]

U.N.: condemn glorification of terrorism and the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric (see H. Res. 939), H456 [23JA]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 332), H2854 [29AP]

Vietnam: condemn detention of Nguyen Quoc Quan and remove permanent normal trade relations status pending his release (see H. Res. 1048), H2267 [14AP]

Workforce Investment Act: make non-union training programs eligible for Federal funding under the ``Green Jobs'' program (see H.R. 6220), H5213 [10JN]

World Refugee Day: observance (see H. Res. 1290), H5797 [20JN]

Zimbabwe: commend efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer relative to campaign of violence and intimidation against political opposition members (see H. Res. 1270), H5407 [12JN]

———sever diplomatic relations until requirements are met relating to elections, civil liberties and human rights, economic system, judiciary, and current leadership (see H. Con. Res. 387), H6176 [26JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Capital punishment: constitutional amendment to allow the death penalty, including when it is imposed for the rape of a child (see H.J. Res. 96), H6176 [26JN]

China, People's Republic of: require accountability for persons detained during March 2008 protests and recognize fundamental human rights of all Tibetans (see H. Res. 1334), H6406 [10JY]

Commodity Exchange Act: reduce speculation in crude oil markets (see H.R. 6279), H5481 [17JN]

Crime: require reading of victims' rights in open court in criminal cases (see H.R. 5862), H2551 [22AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: modernize disability benefits claims processing system to ensure accurate and timely delivery of compensation to veterans and their families and survivors (see H.R. 6236), H5327 [11JN]

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]

Macy's, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 1473), H8578 [22SE]

Petroleum: combat international oil price fixing and allow individuals an income tax credit to offset high gasoline and diesel fuel prices (see H.R. 6436), H6229 [8JY]

Tariff: penta amino aceto nitrate cobalt III (see H.R. 4985), H293 [16JA]

U.N.: support the U.N. African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and call upon member States and the international community to contribute resources necessary to ensure its success (see H. Res. 1351), H6674 [16JY]

U.S. Housing Act: reform rental assistance program under section 8 (see H.R. 5490), H1073 [26FE]

Motions

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), H2733 [24AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3111 [7MY]

Remarks

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 311), H4884 [4JN]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 916), H415 [23JA]

China, People's Republic of: call for end to human rights abuses of citizens, cease repression of Tibetan and Uyghur people, and end support for Governments of Sudan and Burma (H. Res. 1370), H7344, H7346 [30JY]

———end crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms (H. Res. 1077), H2057 [8AP]

China, Republic of: elections (H. Con. Res. 278), H1233 [5MR]

Cincinnati, OH: tribute to Elder High School students for sending care packages to military members serving overseas, H1137 [27FE]

———tribute to Winton Woods High School varsity ensemble (choral singers), H1762 [14MR]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2830), motion to recommit, H2734, H2735 [24AP]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): authorize initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce subpoenas issued to Harriet E. Miers and Joshua B. Bolten (H. Res. 980), adoption (H. Res. 982), H956 [14FE]

Courts: grant retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies in certain civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance, H1745 [14MR]

Crime: improve and consolidate the law relating to restitution in criminal cases (H.R. 845), H2279 [15AP]

———make restitution mandatory for Federal crimes and simplify and streamline restitution procedures (H.R. 4110), H2279 [15AP]

Delta Queen (steamboat): allow continuation of nighttime operations within domestic inland waters, H2734, H2735 [24AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), earmark declaration, E1081 [23MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E1904 [25SE]

———construct a fence along the southern border of the U.S. (H. Res. 545), H5133 [10JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (S. 231), H6445 [14JY]

———establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction, improve the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and improve investigation and prosecution of predators (S. 1738), H10250 [27SE]

———extend pilot program for volunteer groups to obtain criminal history background checks (S. 3218), H6442 [14JY]

———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 (H.R. 5464), H6443 [14JY]

———reauthorize grant program for reentry of offenders into the community and improve reentry planning and implementation (H.R. 1593), H3112 [7MY]

———reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program (H.R. 5057), H6438 [14JY]

———require sex offenders to register online identifiers with the National Sex Offender Registry in order to protect users of social networking websites (S. 431), H10241 [27SE]

Dept. of State: extend certain authorities (H.R. 6456), H7336 [30JY]

Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10799 [3OC]

Fair Housing Act: commemorate anniversaries of enactment and later enactment of amending legislation (H. Res. 1095), H2281 [15AP]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify provisions relative to beach monitoring (H.R. 2537), H2194 [10AP]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 3773), H956 [14FE]

———establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 3773), Senate amendment, H1745 [14MR]

Foreign Service: permit members rest and recuperation travel to U.S. territories, H7336 [30JY]

House of Representatives: recommend the finding of Harriet E. Miers and Joshua B. Bolten in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 979), adoption (H. Res. 982), H956 [14FE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (H. Res. 1008), H7351 [30JY]

Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (H.R. 6028), H5133 [10JN]

Law enforcement officers: establish an awards mechanism to honor Federal officers injured in the line of duty (H.R. 4056), H2277 [15AP]

Macy's, Inc.: anniversary (H. Res. 1473), H8626 [23SE]

Marshall, Thurgood: tribute (H. Con. Res. 381), H6430 [14JY]

Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10799 [3OC]

NAACP: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 289), H910 [13FE]

National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1053), H2279 [15AP]

National Missing Children's Day: observance (H. Res. 1142), E980 [20MY]

National Plumbing Industry Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1082), H2092 [9AP]

National Stalking Awareness Month: establish (H. Res. 852), H424 [23JA]

NATO: congratulate Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks and express support for continuing to enlarge the alliance (H. Res. 1266), H7339 [30JY]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (H. Res. 951), H1236 [5MR]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, H3781 [14MY]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H2604 [23AP], H4884 [4JN]

Point of order, H10228 [27SE]

Police Week: observance, H3781 [14MY]

Power resources: national energy policy, H2194 [10AP], H4206 [20MY], H4884 [4JN]

———reduce oil dependency, expand access to Federal resources, revise relationship between energy industry and consumers, end tax subsidies, and facilitate energy efficiency (H.R. 6899), H8146 [16SE]

Protect America Act: extend (H.R. 5349), consideration (H. Res. 976), H881 [13FE]

Reading, OH: tribute to Mount Notre Dame High School girls' basketball team, H1762 [14MR]

SBA: develop an initiative with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs to publicize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program to veterans and encourage veterans to apply for grants, H2622 [23AP]

———eligibility of companies backed with venture capital under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program, H2617 [23AP]

———grant priority to companies in areas that have lost a major source of employment under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program, H2613 [23AP]

———grant priority to veterans under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program, H2620 [23AP]

———improve certain loan programs (H.R. 7175), H10227 [27SE]

———improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 5819), H2599, H2604, H2613, H2614, H2616, H2617, H2620, H2621, H2622 [23AP]

———maintain current level of funding for set-asides for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program, H2613 [23AP]

———provide explanations to unsuccessful applicants under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program, H2614 [23AP]

———require appointment of veteran small business owner to the Small Business Innovation Resarch (SBIR) Board, H2622 [23AP]

———require that primary business operations of applicants be in the U.S. under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, H2616 [23AP]

———target disabled veterans to receive consideration for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program grants, H2621 [23AP]

———view favorably Federal and State Technology Partnership Program (FAST) grant applicants that use accredited small business development centers, H2621 [23AP]

Sendler, Irena: tribute (H. Con. Res. 361), H7337 [30JY]

Small Business Act: extend programs (S. 3029), H4206 [20MY]

———improve veterans' programs (H.R. 4253), concur in Senate amendment with amendment (H. Res. 921), H38, H39 [16JA]

Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (S. 3029), H4206 [20MY]

Special Olympics: anniversary (H. Res. 1279), H7341 [30JY]

Taxation: conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, and assist low-income taxpayers (H.R. 5719), H2275 [15AP]

U.N.: support the U.N. African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and call upon member States and the international community to contribute resources necessary to ensure its success (H. Res. 1351), H7348, H7350 [30JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H4971 [4JN]

Special order: granted, H1769 [14MR]

Tribute, E2376 [10DE]

Tributes

Payne, David, H8585 [23SE]