MARYLAND

Amendments

Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), H5012 [5JN]

———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), consideration (H. Res. 1233), H4989 [5JN]

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 1286), H6371, H6372 [10JY]

———designate (H.R. 1286), consideration (H. Res. 1317), H6354 [10JY]

Articles and editorials

Bloated Payroll Behind Metro's Budgetary Woes, H5251 [11JN]

Time To End Metro's Gravy Train, H5251 [11JN]

Washington Metro Needs Reform, Not a Federal Bailout, H5252 [11JN]

World of the Watchers (excerpt), E405 [13MR]

Bills and resolutions

Baltimore National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 2604), S784 [7FE] (see H.R. 5279), H812 [7FE]

Charles County, MD: anniversary (see S. Res. 553), S3790 [6MY]

Chesapeake Bay: require OMB to prepare a crosscut budget for restoration activities in the watershed and require EPA to develop and implement an adaptive management plan (see H.R. 6771), H7787 [31JY]

Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), consideration (see H. Res. 1233), H4876 [3JN]

National Capital Region Leadership in Environmental and Energy Stewardship Commission: establish (see H.R. 6171), H4877 [3JN]

Phelps, Michael: tribute for participation in Olympic games (see H. Res. 1418), H7853 [8SE]

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center: provide a replacement laboratory and support space at the Mathias Laboratory (see S.J. Res. 34), S4793 [22MY] (see H.R. 6542), H6726 [17JY]

Susquehanna River Basin Commission: consider energy needs of U.S. and economic development needs of region prior to limiting natural gas exploration of Marcellus Shale formation (see H. Res. 1444), H8275 [16SE]

University of Maryland: anniversary of School of Medicine (see S. Res. 671), S9204 [22SE]

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 1286), consideration (see H. Res. 1317), H6228 [8JY]

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

Letters

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network continuing authorization: several State and city officials, H5010 [5JN]

Election of Donna F. Edwards to the House of Representatives: Linda H. Lamone, Maryland State Board of Elections, H5607 [19JN]

———Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H5607 [19JN]

Resignation from the House of Representatives: Representative Wynn, H2495 [22AP]

Motions

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 1286), H6374, H6375 [10JY]

Oaths of office

Edwards, Donna F.: House of Representatives, H5607, H5727 [19JN]

Remarks in House

Anderson, Christopher: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Maryland, E803 [1MY]

August, Robin: Baltimore County, MD, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1184 [10JN]

Baltimore, MD: tribute to Civic Works (organization), E159 [12FE]

Bel Air, MD: tribute to Harford Day School Destination ImagiNation team, E894 [13MY]

Caron, Leo H.: Maryland Veterans Advisory Council Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E572 [10AP]

Charles County, MD: anniversary, E1756 [10SE]

Chesapeake Bay: reduce nutrient loads in the Bay and its tributaries by assisting agricultural producers in making changes to cropping systems, grazing management, and nutrient management, H3811 [14MY]

Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: prohibit permanent authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network, H5012-H5014 [5JN]

———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), H5004-H5016 [5JN]

———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), consideration (H. Res. 1233), H4980-H4989 [5JN]

———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), motion to recommit, H5014, H5015 [5JN]

Cramer, Wendy: Maryland Veterans Advisory Council Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E496 [3AP]

Dantzler, Connor: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Maryland, E803 [1MY]

Davis, Hilda: Maryland Veterans Advisory Council Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E574 [10AP]

Dept. of the Interior: create a program to inform Chesapeake Bay residents on the impact rising fuel prices have on their livelihoods and recreational opportunities, H5014, H5015 [5JN]

Edwards, Representative Donna F.: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H5608 [19JN]

———permission to take oath of office for the House of Representatives prior to receipt of certificate of election, H5607 [19JN]

Federal employees: tribute, E797 [1MY]

Hudson, Rodney D.: SBA Maryland Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E679 [22AP]

Jameson, Stephanie: Dundalk, MD, Optimist Club Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E966 [19MY]

Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area: establish, H2809 [29AP]

LaHatte, Charles: Maryland Veterans Advisory Council Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E559 [9AP]

Martinsburg, WV: anniversary of Bedington Ruritan Club, E794 [1MY]

Masse, Lydie H.: Maryland Veterans Advisory Council Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E577 [10AP]

McJilton, Gloria: Dundalk, MD, Optimist Club Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E964 [19MY]

Montgomery County, MD: tribute to Drive for Supplies project, E1706 [8SE]

National Capital Region: improve mutual aid agreements (S. 1245), H5085 [9JN]

National Mathcounts Competition: tribute to participants, E1474 [16JY]

National Trails System Act: allow for the development, production, conveyance, or transmission of energy on national trails, H6374 [10JY]

National Women's History Month: observance, E453 [31MR]

Peace Corps: tribute to 3d Congressional District Peace Corps volunteers, E277 [28FE]

Phelps, Michael: tribute for participation in Olympic games (H. Res. 1418), H8716 [23SE]

Rockville, MD: tribute to U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (organization) new headquarters, E267 [28FE]

Roland, Christine: Harford County, MD, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1182 [10JN]

Towson University: tribute to Geographic Information Sciences conference, E417 [14MR]

University of Maryland: anniversary of School of Medicine (H. Res. 870), H10115 [26SE]

Waller, Leah: Baltimore, MD, City Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1179 [10JN]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: authorize additional Federal contributions for maintaining and improving transit system, H5250-H5254 [11JN], H9361 [24SE]

———require local jurisdictions to establish a reliable source of funding for Metro operating and maintenance costs prior to receiving Federal funding, H5232, H5248 [11JN], H9361 [24SE]

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: assess impact of designation on energy production, H6372 [10JY]

———designate (H.R. 1286), H6364-H6373 [10JY]

———designate (H.R. 1286), consideration (H. Res. 1317), H6349, H6354 [10JY]

———designate (H.R. 1286), corrections in engrossment, H6378 [10JY]

———designate (H.R. 1286), motion to recommit, H6374, H6375 [10JY]

———prohibit addition of lands accepted or acquired by means of eminent domain, H6371 [10JY]

Water Resources Development Act: modify the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection program by expanding the Corps of Engineers' role in cleanup (H.R. 6550), E1506 [17JY]

YMCA: tribute to YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, E896 [13MY]

Remarks in Senate

Andrews AFB, MD: anniversary of Malcolm Grow Medical Center, S8125 [8SE]

Charles County, MD: anniversary (S. Res. 553), S3837 [6MY]

Dept. of Education: 21st Century Community Learning Centers funding, S1378 [28FE]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (S. 391), S9963 [27SE]

Easter Seals, Inc.: anniversary of Easter Seals Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore, S3142 [17AP]

Frederick (MD) News-Post: anniversary, S10833 [9DE]

Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area: establish, S2881 [10AP]

Lansdowne Improvement Association: anniversary, S540 [31JA]

Law enforcement officers: tribute to officers from Maryland that died in the line of duty, S4277 [15MY]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend, S2880 [10AP]

Linthicum Heights, MD: anniversary, S3439 [28AP]

Olympic games: tribute to Maryland participants, S10304 [1OC]

St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, Inc.: anniversary, S4964 [3JN]

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail: designate, S2879 [10AP]

University of Maryland: anniversary of School of Medicine (S. Res. 671), S9179 [22SE]

University of Maryland, Baltimore County: anniversary of Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Scholarship Program, S2226 [31MR]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: authorize additional Federal contributions for maintaining and improving the transit system, S7546, S7550 [28JY], S10032-S10034, S10039, S10040, S10052 [29SE], S10286, S10288-S10290 [1OC]

Reports filed

Baltimore National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2604) (S. Rept. 110-371), S5656 [16JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1286, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Designation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1317) (H. Rept. 110-744), H6228 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 5540, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1233) (H. Rept. 110-677), H4876 [3JN]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Extension Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1991) (S. Rept. 110-306), S2943 [10AP]

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Designation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1286) (H. Rept. 110-736), H6228 [8JY]

Resignations

Wynn, Representative, H2495 [22AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 1286), H6375 [10JY]

Subpoena Notices

District Court of Charles County, MD, H4066 [19MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 870, University of Maryland School of Medicine anniversary, H10115 [26SE]

H. Res. 1233, consideration of H.R. 5540, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network continuing authorization, H4981 [5JN]

H. Res. 1317, consideration of H.R. 1286, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Designation Act, H6349 [10JY]

H. Res. 1418, tribute to Michael Phelps for participation in Olympic games, H8716 [23SE]

H.R. 5540, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network continuing authorization, H5004 [5JN]

S. 1245, National Capital Region mutual aid agreement improvement, H5085 [9JN]

S. 2604, Baltimore National Heritage Area Act, S785-S787 [7FE]

S. Res. 553, Charles County, MD, anniversary, S3802, S3837 [6MY]

S. Res. 671, University of Maryland School of Medicine anniversary, S9184, S9213 [22SE]

Tributes

Edwards, Representative Donna, H6383 [10JY]

Edwards, Representative Donna F., H5607 [19JN]

Gilchrest, Representative, E2123 [28SE]