NATIONAL SECURITY related term(s) Department of Defense; Espionage
Addresses
America's Voice for Security, Prosperity, and Humanitarian Values: Robert M. Gates, Sec. of Defense, S7524-S7526 [26JY], E1653 [1AU]
Energy Challenges: Ralph J. Cicerone, S3574-S3576 [30AP]
FBI Anniversary Commemoration: Robert Mueller, FBI Director, S6930 [17JY], E1566 [25JY]
Logan Airport 9/11 Memorial Dedication: John A. Quelch, Massachusetts Port Authority, E1796 [16SE]
U.S. Foreign Policy: Senator Biden, S3071-S3073 [16AP]
Amendments
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), S4378, S4415 [19MY], S4496, S4504, S4505, S4506, S4527 [20MY], S4627, S4664, S4700, S4701, S4702, S4703 [21MY], S4810, S4815, S4823, S4831 [22MY], S6170 [25JN], S6298, S6299 [26JN], H3905, H3912, H3917, H3920 [15MY], H5622, H5646 [19JN]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1197), H3901 [15MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), S6299 [26JN], S8159, S8160, S8161, S8187, S8188, S8189, S8190, S8191, S8192, S8196, S8197, S8198, S8199, S8200, S8201, S8203, S8204, S8205, S8206, S8207, S8208, S8209, S8210, S8211, S8212, S8213, S8214, S8215, S8216 [9SE], S8231, S8240, S8250, S8282, S8284, S8285, S8286, S8287, S8288, S8289, S8291, S8292, S8293, S8294, S8295, S8296, S8297, S8299, S8300, S8301, S8302, S8303, S8304, S8305, S8306, S8307, S8308, S8309, S8310, S8311, S8312, S8314, S8315, S8316, S8317, S8318, S8319, S8320, S8321, S8322, S8323, S8324, S8325 [10SE], S8421, S8424, S8426, S8427, S8428, S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8438, S8439, S8442, S8443, S8444, S8445, S8448, S8450, S8451, S8452, S8453 [11SE], S8499, S8500 [12SE], S8535, S8536, S8537, S8538, S8539, S8540, S8541, S8542, S8543, S8544, S8545, S8546, S8547, S8548, S8549, S8550, S8551, S8552, S8553, S8554, S8555, S8556, S8558, S8559, S8782, S8783, S8786, S8787, S8788, S8789, S8790, S8791, S8793, S8794, S8795, S8798 [15SE], S8863, S8864, S8865, S8866, S8868, S8869, S8870, S8871, S8872, S8873, S8874, S8875 [16SE], S8956, S8957, S8958, S8959 [17SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), conference report, S3806 [6MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4658, H4741, H4742, H4745, H4746, H4747, H4748, H4749, H4752, H4753, H4756, H4759, H4763, H4764, H4766, H4774, H4777, H4779, H4781, H4782, H4783, H4784, H4791, H4794, H4796, H4798, H4801, H4804, H4806, H4807 [22MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), consideration (H. Res. 1213), H4340 [21MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), consideration (H. Res. 1218), H4466 [22MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), S9622, S9731, S9846, S9850, S9851 [26SE], S10015 [27SE], H9231, H9248 [24SE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1488), H9229 [24SE]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5959), H6607, H6617, H6618, H6619, H6620, H6621, H6622, H6623 [16JY]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5959), consideration (H. Res. 1343), H6586 [16JY]
Power resources: promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), S2301 [1AP], S2363, S2364 [2AP], S2403, S2407, S2412, S2413, S2415, S2419, S2423, S2487, S2495, S2497, S2498, S2499, S2503, S2504, S2505, S2506, S2507, S2513, S2514, S2515, S2519, S2521, S2524, S2544, S2547, S2548, S2549, S2550, S2551 [3AP], S2592, S2593, S2596, S2598, S2602, S2603, S2605, S2610, S2614, S2615, S2616, S2617 [4AP], S2628, S2642, S2644, S2645, S2646, S2647, S2648, S2649, S2650, S2651, S2653, S2656, S2658, S2662, S2663, S2664, S2665, S2667, S2668, S2669, S2670, S2705, S2706 [7AP], S2722, S2723, S2758, S2759, S2760, S2761, S2762, S2763 [8AP], S2806, S2807, S2808, S2810, S2811, S2822 [9AP], S2844, S2859, S2951 [10AP], S5781, S5783, S5785, S5799, S5808, S5840, S5904, S5906, S5907, S5908, S5909, S5910, S5911, S5912, S5913, S5914 [19JN], S5942, S5945 [20JN], S5965, S5966, S5967, S5968, S5969 [23JN], S6027, S6029, S6032, S6033, S6044, S6075, S6076, S6078, S6079 [24JN], S6138, S6139 [25JN], S6447, S6448 [8JY], S6736 [15JY], S7131, S7190 [23JY], H3204, H3219, H3291 [8MY], H6854, H6916 [23JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1363), H6851 [23JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1175), H3144 [7MY]
———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), consideration (H. Res. 1433), H8167 [16SE]
Telephones: facilitate rapid deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services, encourage transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network and improve 911 and E-911 access to those with disabilities (H.R. 3403), S5663 [16JN], H5826 [23JN]
Announcements
House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of victims of terrrorist attacks, H8044 [11SE]
Senate: moment of silence in memory of victims of terrrorist attacks, S8334 [11SE]
Appointments
Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism, S3931 [7MY], H3154 [7MY], H3309 [8MY]
Senate National Security Working Group, S1391 [28FE]
Articles and editorials
By Any Calculus, War's Cost Cruel—Politics, Money, Blood—All Show a Painful Bottom Line, E527 [8AP]
Cheney Shielded Bush From Crisis, S8912-S8914 [17SE]
Conflict Over Spying Led White House to Brink, S8915-S8918 [17SE]
FISA Fix for Lawyers, H1759 [14MR]
5 Years After—Flowers, Ruins; Iraq's Torn Social Fabric May Be the Hardest Item To Mend as the Country Makes Fitful Progress, E527 [8AP]
Following the Amnesty Trail, E654-E656 [17AP]
Healing Our Self-Inflicted Wounds—How the Next President Can Restore the Rule of Law to U.S. Foreign Policy—and Rebuild American Credibility and Power, S1379-S1381 [28FE]
High Road—Forswearing Torture Gives U.S. Moral Standing, H1513 [11MR]
Holding Telecoms Hostage—A Risky Game, H511 [29JA]
In Case You Missed It—Hard of Hearing, S1725 [7MR]
Iraq—No More Hold and Pray, E626 [16AP]
Next President Will Face Test on Detainees, S10938 [11DE]
No Immunity—Senate Veers Off Track in Its Surveillance Bill, H1759 [14MR]
Not Above the Law, Despite the Memo, E529 [8AP]
Opening for Iran Talks?, E1289 [19JN]
Pakisourced, S9396-S9400 [24SE]
Saddam's Dangerous Friends—What a Pentagon Review of 600,000 Iraqi Documents Tells Us, S3182-S3184 [21AP]
Sensible Path on Iran, E1141 [4JN]
7 Years Later, the Terror Is Still Vivid, H8031 [11SE]
Seven Years Later—``We Will Not Forget'', E1770 [11SE]
Start Drilling, S4002 [12MY]
Success in Iraq—A Media Blackout, S4762 [22MY]
Surveillance Sanity, S474 [30JA], S6198 [26JN]
Bills and resolutions
Africa: recognize strategic importance and welcome establishment of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) (see S. Res. 480), S1999 [12MR]
American Cybersecurity Commission: establish (see H.R. 7007), H9083 [23SE]
Appropriations: authorizing for security assistance (see S. 3563), S9415 [24SE]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H3776 [13MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 1284)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 1281), H5579 [18JN]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1197), H3884 [14MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1284), H5729 [19JN]
Armed Forces: clarify and improve authorities relative to availability of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see S. 3339), S7526 [26JY]
———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5651), H1771 [14MR] (see H.R. 5740), H2150 [9AP]
———improve program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see S. 3400), S7904 [31JY]
———pay one-time bonus to members who serve in a combat zone in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 6760), H7787 [31JY]
———recognize exceptional sacrifice of Army National Guard 69th Infantry Regiment in support of Global War on Terrorism (see H. Res. 991), H994 [14FE]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Res. 501), S2436 [3AP]
Army: tribute to 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles (see H. Res. 1080), H2011 [3AP]
Army Reserve: anniversary (see S. Res. 513), S2977 [14AP]
Aviation: allow commercial air traffic to use certain airspace, authorize FAA New York Integration Office, establish an Aviation Traveler Task Force, and alert passengers of service disruptions (see S. 3165), S5832 [19JN]
———establish an appeal and redress process for individuals wrongly delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight (see S. 3392), S7904 [31JY]
———prohibit advanced notice to certain individuals, including security screeners, of covert testing of security screening procedures (see H.R. 5909), H2759 [24AP]
Berkeley, CA: condemn resolution impugning integrity of the Marine Corps, rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities, and commend the service and efforts of Marine Corps members (see H. Res. 958), H621 [6FE]
Border Patrol: impose requirements on searches of laptop computers and other similar devices (see H.R. 6702), H7785 [31JY]
———preclude searches of laptop computers and other similar devices based on sovereign power to search at the border or upon entry into the U.S. (see H.R. 6588), H7058 [23JY]
———protect citizens and legal residents from unreasonable searches and seizures of electronic equipment (see S. 3612), S9657 [26SE] (see H.R. 7118), H10129 [26SE]
Bush, President: remove authority to waive certain provisions of defense authorization legislation (see H.R. 5167), H555 [29JA]
Coast Guard: restructure the Integrated Deepwater Program (see H.R. 6999), H9083 [23SE]
Colleges and universities: improve access to graduate schools in the U.S. for international students, scholars, scientists, and exchange visitors (see S. 2653), S1054 [14FE]
Commission on Securing the U.S. in the 21st Century: establish (see H.R. 5980), H3108 [6MY]
Computers: establish a pilot program to demonstrate best practices, innovation, and knowledge transfer regarding cyber security within State governments (see S. 3460), S8275 [10SE]
Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (see S. 2956), S3698 [1MY]
Courts: provide an equivalent to habeas corpus protection for persons held under military authority at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 6274), H5480 [17JN]
———provide for habeas corpus review for detainees held in the war on terror (see S. 3401), S7904 [31JY] (see H.R. 6705), H7785 [31JY]
———provide guidelines for Federal courts relative to the use of state secrets of privilege in civil cases (see S. 2533), S93 [22JA]
Czech Republic: commend for agreeing to host a U.S. radar system for tracking trajectories of ballistic missiles that would threaten the collective security of the U.S., the Czech Republic, and their NATO allies (see H. Res. 1349), H6577 [15JY]
Declaration of Principles for a Long-Term Relationship of Cooperation and Friendship Between Iraq and the U.S.: disapprove any emerging formal agreement unless approved by Congress (see H.R. 5128), H455 [23JA]
Defense Production Act: extend and reauthorize (see H.R. 6894), H8127 [15SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 3001), S4028 [12MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 442), H10699 [2OC]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (see S. 2787), S2231 [31MR] (see S. 3002), S4028 [12MY] (see H.R. 4986), H293 [16JA] (see H.R. 5658), H1821 [31MR]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), consideration (see H. Res. 1213), H4320 [20MY] (see H. Res. 1218), H4452 [21MY]
———establish responsibility to plan for and respond to catastrophic incidents (see S. 3585), S9492 [25SE]
———military readiness of U.S. forces (see H. Res. 1129), H2552 [22AP]
———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained by the U.S. at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Naval Consolidated Brig, Charleston, SC (see H.R. 7272), H10844 [19NO]
———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained by the U.S. at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, KS (see S. 3721), S10812 [8DE]
Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for defense activities (see S. 3004), S4028 [12MY]
———exchange light crude oil in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for heavy crude oil (see H.R. 6035), H3776 [13MY]
———exchange light crude oil in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for heavy crude oil and use proceeds to fund renewable energy and carbon capture and storage research (see H.R. 6067), H4059 [15MY]
———require acquisition of petroleum in quantities sufficient to fill available capacity of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 5146), H479 [28JA]
———suspend acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 6022), H3408 [12MY]
———suspend filling of Strategic Petroleum Reserve for one year or until price of oil drops below a certain level in order to increase supply and reduce costs (see S. 2598), S733 [6FE] (see H.R. 5473), H994 [14FE]
———temporarily suspend filling of Strategic Petroleum Reserve to increase supply and reduce costs and include additional acquisition requirements for the Reserve (see S. 2927), S3442 [28AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: appoint a Chief Human Capital Officer (see S. 2816), S2435 [3AP]
———authorizing appropriations (see S. 3623), S9657 [26SE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1488), H9083 [23SE]
———clarify that matching funds are not required under the State Homeland Security Grant Program or the Urban Area Security Initiative (see S. 3424), S8035 [1AU]
———conduct a study on how airports can transition to uniform, standards-based, and interoperable biometric identifier systems for airport workers with access to secure areas (see H.R. 5982), H3185 [7MY]
———conduct a survey to determine the level of compliance with national consensus standards and any barriers to achieving compliance with such standards (see S. 2887), S3144 [17AP] (see H.R. 5686), H1973 [2AP]
———develop a memorandum of understanding and clarify criteria for certification relative to advanced spectroscopic portal monitors (see H.R. 5531), H1341 [5MR]
———develop and acquire new technologies to inspect and screen air cargo on passenger aircraft to ensure transportation security (see H.R. 6247), H5328 [11JN]
———develop policies, procedures, and programs for the Controlled Unclassified Information Framework relative to sharing of certain homeland security, terrorism, and weapons information (see H.R. 6193), H5043 [5JN]
———enhance information security (see H.R. 5983), H3185 [7MY]
———establish an international registered traveler program that incorporates available technologies to expedite and enhance security, screening, and processing of international travelers (see H.R. 6246), H5328 [11JN]
———establish an Office of National School Preparedness and Response (see H.R. 5766), H2223 [10AP]
———establish Community Preparedness Division (see H.R. 5890), H2758 [24AP]
———establish Office of Tribal Government Homeland Security (see H.R. 5530), H1220 [4MR]
———establish the Controlled Unclassified Information Office (see S. 3662), S10324 [1OC]
———establish the Office for Bombing Prevention to address terrorist explosive threats (see S. 2960), S3698 [1MY]
———extend and improve the effectiveness of the employment eligibility confirmation program (see S. 3093), S5204 [5JN]
———impose requirements to improve security camera and video surveillance systems at certain airports (see H.R. 6606, 6606), H7164 [24JY]
———issue a rule on border security searches of electronic devices (see H.R. 6869), H8048 [11SE]
———limit number of Urban Areas Security Initiative grants awarded and clarify the risk assessment formula used to determine such grants (see H.R. 6748), H7786 [31JY]
———making appropriations (see S. 3181), S5962 [23JN] (see H.R. 6947), H8475 [18SE]
———provide for two-layered, 14-foot reinforced fencing along the southwest border (see H.R. 5124), H455 [23JA]
———require a report on Federal efforts to secure borders of the U.S. (see H.R. 5552), H1417 [6MR]
———require completion of a certain number of miles of reinforced fencing along the Southwest border by a certain date (see S. 2712), S1597 [5MR] (see H.R. 6923), H8396 [17SE]
———require construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4987), H294 [16JA]
———require motor vehicle operators transporting security sensitive material in commerce to obtain a permit from the Dept. (see H.R. 5915), H2852 [29AP]
———require States to include a representative of the State department of education in homeland security decisionmaking bodies in order to be eligible for certain grants (see H.R. 5900), H2758 [24AP]
———revise and extend the chemical facility security program (see H.R. 5533), H1341 [5MR]
———secure domestic sources of radiological materials that could be used to make a radiological dispersion device against access by terrorists (see H.R. 5624), H1701 [13MR]
———tribute to employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (see S. Res. 472), S1521 [4MR] (see H. Res. 1429), H8049 [11SE]
———tribute to employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (see H. Res. 1038), H1539 [11MR]
———waive the transportation worker identification credential (TWIC card) requirement for certain small business merchant mariners (see S. 3377), S7904 [31JY]
Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program and reallocate those visas to certain employment-based immigrants who obtain an advanced degree in the U.S. (see S. 2868), S3080 [16AP] (see H.R. 6090), H4320 [20MY]
———establish certain standards for adjudication of U.S. passport applications (see H.R. 7162), H10131 [26SE]
Dept. of Transportation: prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area unless expressly authorized by Congress (see H.R. 6630), H7306 [29JY]
Detainee Treatment Act: include waterboarding in definition of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment and in the definition of torture (see H.R. 5460), H993 [14FE]
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: make technical corrections and reauthorize Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (see S. 3175), S5941 [20JN]
Disasters: enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities (see H.R. 6658), H7627 [30JY]
FBI: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 396), H7164 [24JY] (see H. Con. Res. 410), H8049 [11SE]
———prevent destruction of terrorist and criminal National Instant Criminal Background Check System records (see S. 2935), S3507 [29AP]
FEMA: reauthorize Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (see H.R. 6109), H4453 [21MY]
Foreign aid: modernize foreign assistance strategy to promote national and global security, democracy, and economic opportunity (see H. Res. 1268), H5328 [11JN]
Foreign Intelligence and Information Commission: establish to assess needs and provide recommendations to improve foreign intelligence and information collection, analysis, and reporting (see S. 3041), S4487 [20MY]
Foreign investments: limit foreign control of investments in certain U.S. critical infrastructure (see H.R. 5665), H1821 [31MR]
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]
House of Representatives: ensure that all Members, committees, and offices are alerted of the dangers of electronic attacks on computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties (see H. Res. 1263), H5328 [11JN]
Human rights: 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), H6673 [16JY]
Immigration: clarify requirements relating to construction of a physical fence along the southwest border (see H.R. 5568), H1445 [10MR]
———prohibit admission of aliens who were detained as enemy combatants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, unless the President determines that such admission is consistent with U.S. national security (see S. 3687), S10578 [17NO]
———repeal certain laws relative to immigration and border security fencing (see H.R. 4960), H24 [15JA]
India: condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India (see S. Res. 724), S10834 [9DE] (see H. Res. 1532), H10867 [9DE]
Information services: enhance information security of the Federal Government (see S. 3474), S8383 [11SE]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2996), S3975 [8MY] (see H.R. 5959), H3049 [5MY]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5959), consideration (see H. Res. 1343), H6576 [15JY]
———improve congressional oversight of intelligence activities (see S. Res. 655), S8383 [11SE]
———limit use of certain interrogation techniques, require notification of the International Committee of the Red Cross of detainees, and prohibit interrogation by contractors (see S. 3437), S8035 [1AU]
———rescind earmarks designated in appropriations authorization legislation (see H.R. 5567), H1445 [10MR]
International relations: express that Group of Eight (G8) Summit participants should foster a more constructive relationship and that Russia should eschew behaviors inconsistent with the Group's objectives (see S. Res. 612), S6651 [14JY]
Iran: establish a commission to assess nuclear activities (see S. 3578), S9492 [25SE]
———prohibit use of funds by the CIA or Dept. of Defense to provide covert or clandestine assistance for the purpose of overthrowing the Government of Iran (see H.R. 6951), H8475 [18SE]
———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 S. Res. 580), S4893 [2JN] (see H. Con. Res. 362), H4831 [22MY]
Iraq: address humanitarian crisis (see H. Con. Res. 298), H994 [14FE]
———ensure that any agreement containing a U.S. security commitment or arrangement is concluded as a treaty or is approved by Congress (see S. 3433), S8035 [1AU] (see H.R. 6846), H7955 [9SE]
———provide for congressional consultation relative to certain long-term agreements and ensure that such agreements are in the form of a treaty to which the Senate has given advice and consent (see H.R. 4959), H24 [15JA]
———reassert congressional role relative to security commitments, defer long-term commitments to the next Administration and Congress, and maintain legal authority and immunity of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5626), H1701 [13MR]
———recognize impact of financial costs of war on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities (see H. Res. 1019), H1220 [4MR]
———require the safe, complete, and fully-funded redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces and contractor security forces and prohibit establishment of any enduring or permanent U.S. military bases (see H.R. 5507), H1154 [27FE]
———support idea that coalition victory is possible (see H. Con. Res. 315), H1538 [11MR]
Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (see H.R. 6028), H3776 [13MY]
Mexico: express that program allowing Mexico-domiciled motor carriers to operate in the U.S. jeopardizes safety of U.S. citizens and that the program should be terminated (see H. Con. Res. 304), H1154 [27FE]
National Center for Strategic Communications: establish (see S. 3546), S9280 [23SE]
National Cyber Security Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 697), S10176 [30SE] (see H. Res. 1456), H8396 [17SE]
National Guard: authorize the provision of support for border control activities of the Dept. of Homeland Security (see S. 2716), S1597 [5MR] (see H.R. 5562), H1444 [10MR]
———recognize dedication and honorable service of members who are serving or have served in Operation Jump Start (see H. Res. 1306), H6176 [26JN]
National objectives: advance America's priorities (see S. 3297), S7030 [22JY]
———enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry (see H.R. 5662), H1821 [31MR]
National Preparedness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1429), H8049 [11SE]
National Security Act: revise reporting requirements related to security clearances (see H.R. 7259), H10827 [3OC]
National Security Career Development Program: establish (see H.R. 7138), H10130 [26SE]
Native Americans: ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (see H.R. 5530), H1220 [4MR]
New and Emerging Technologies (NET) 911 Improvement Act: technical correction (see H.R. 6946), H8475 [18SE]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 6594), H7163 [24JY] (see H.R. 7174), H10299 [27SE]
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary (see S. Res. 561), S4106 [13MY]
Nuclear weapons: improve nuclear forensics capability to help deter and respond to nuclear terrorism (see H.R. 5929), H2947 [30AP]
———reduce number and accessibility and prevent proliferation, and direct a portion of the resulting savings towards child survival, hunger and universal education (see H. Res. 1045), H1702 [13MR]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: conduct a national intelligence assessment on national security and energy security issues relative to escalating energy costs (see H.R. 6510), H6673 [16JY] (see H.R. 6545), H6726 [17JY]
Passports: provide for the security of U.S. passports (see H.R. 5752), H2150 [9AP]
Petroleum: reduce dependence on foreign sources (see S. 3056), S4792 [22MY]
Power resources: promote energy independence and security (see S. 3240), S6560 [10JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1363), H6824 [22JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1175), H3108 [6MY]
———promote energy security (see S. 2958), S3698 [1MY] (see S. 2973), S3742 [2MY] (see S. 3222), S6327 [27JN] (see H.R. 6412), H6175 [26JN]
———promote energy security through cooperation on energy diversification with certain Eurasian countries and implement pipeline projects for transportation of Eurasian hydrocarbon resources (see H. Res. 1187), H3777 [13MY]
———provide market incentives to produce and deploy alternative energy solutions and reduce dependence on foreign oil (see H.R. 6385), H6174 [26JN]
———rebalance U.S. energy portfolio, increase and utilize domestic energy resources and supply, and strengthen energy security and independence (see H.R. 6001), H3402 [8MY]
———reduce oil dependency, expand access to Federal resources, revise relationship between energy industry and consumers, end tax subsidies, and facilitate energy efficiency (see H.R. 6899), H8127 [15SE]
———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), consideration (see H. Res. 1433), H8126 [15SE]
Radioactive substances: upgrade security at civilian nuclear facilities and of nuclear materials that could be used to construct a dirty bomb (see S. 3444), S8035 [1AU] (see H.R. 6816), H7807 [1AU]
Reagan, Ronald: anniversary of Strategic Defense Initiative speech (see H. Res. 1057), H1771 [14MR]
Saudi Arabia: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to Saudi Arabia (see H.J. Res. 76), H24 [15JA]
———limit issuance of a letter of offer relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to Saudi Arabia (see S.J. Res. 32), S4106 [13MY] (see H.J. Res. 87), H4453 [21MY]
Senate National Security Working Group: extend authorities (see S. Res. 715), S10743 [20NO]
Shipping industry: improve port and intermodal supply chain security (see S. 3174), S5941 [20JN]
Taxation: allow individual taxpayers to designate a portion of income taxes to fund improvement of barriers at the U.S. border (see H.R. 5728), H2069 [8AP]
———provide relief for obtaining transportation worker identification credentials (see H.R. 5991), H3186 [7MY]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 656), S8383 [11SE] (see H. Res. 1420), H7955 [9SE]
———enhance security and protect against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (see H.R. 5577), H1538 [11MR]
———improve Federal response efforts after a terrorist strike or other major disaster affecting homeland security (see H.R. 6852), H7955 [9SE]
———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]
———require a report setting forth the U.S. global strategy to combat and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (see S. 2634), S970 [13FE] (see S. 3637), S9658 [26SE]
———restrict diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 5886), H2758 [24AP]
———transport enemy combatants detained in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the District of Columbia to be held on Supreme Court grounds (see H.R. 6615), H7164 [24JY]
Transportation Security Administration: enhance security against terrorist attacks and other security threats to rail and mass transit lines (see H. Res. 1150), H2759 [24AP]
U.S.-Bahamas Proliferation Security Initiative Shipboarding Agreement: recognize (see H. Res. 1505), H9974 [25SE]
Venezuela: condemn actions and statements of President Hugo Chavez supporting terrorism and terrorists organizations (see H. Res. 965), H813 [7FE]
———designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 1049), H1702 [13MR]
Cloture motions
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), S4475 [20MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), S8470 [12SE], S8826 [16SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), motion to proceed, S7759 [30JY], S7879 [31JY], S8109 [8SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), S9622 [26SE], S9883 [27SE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), House amendment, S9850 [26SE]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2082), conference report, S845 [11FE], S937 [13FE]
National objectives: advance America's priorities (S. 3297), motion to proceed, S7509 [26JY], S7551 [28JY], S8934 [17SE]
Power resources: promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), S1082 [14FE], S2270 [1AP], S2606 [4AP], S2726 [8AP], S5922 [20JN], S5978 [24JN], S6224 [26JN], S6355 [7JY], S6448 [8JY], S6520 [10JY], S7131 [23JY], S7436 [25JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), motion to proceed, S1364 [28FE]
Terrorism: require a report setting forth the U.S. global strategy to combat and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (S. 2634), motion to proceed, S1145 [25FE], S1258 [27FE]
E-mails
Promote energy independence and security: several Idaho citizens, S5746, S5747 [18JN], S5824, S5825 [19JN], S5937-S5939 [20JN], S5958-S5960 [23JN], S6009-S6011 [24JN], S6149-S6152 [25JN], S6276-S6278 [26JN], S6322-S6324 [27JN], S6357, S6358 [7JY], S6432-S6434 [8JY], S6495-S6497 [9JY], S6554 [10JY], S6599 [11JY], S6647, S6648 [14JY], S6715-S6717 [15JY], S6865, S6866 [16JY], S6931-S6933 [17JY], S6966-S6968 [21JY], S7026, S7027 [22JY], S7143-S7145 [23JY], S7275, S7276 [24JY], S7476, S7477 [25JY], S7568, S7569 [28JY], S7623-S7625 [29JY], S7770-S7772 [30JY], S7893-S7895 [31JY], S8024, S8025 [1AU], S8118, S8119 [8SE], S8174 [9SE], S8268-S8270 [10SE], S8367-S8369 [11SE], S8525, S8526 [15SE], S8845, S8846 [16SE], S8939, S8940 [17SE], S9013-S9015 [18SE], S9194-S9196 [22SE], S9270, S9271 [23SE], S9401-S9403 [24SE], S9480-S9482 [25SE], S9639-S9641 [26SE], S9996-S9998 [27SE], S10056-S10058 [29SE], S10167-S10169 [30SE], S10305-S10307 [1OC], S10470, S10471 [2OC], S10553-S10555 [17NO], S10640, S10641 [19NO], S10729-S10731 [20NO], S10802-S10804 [8DE], S10832, S10833 [9DE], S10876-S10878 [10DE], S10942, S10943 [11DE]
Excerpts
``U.S. Army Soldier's Creed'', E1716 [8SE]
U.S. Code, Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure: interception and disclosure of wire, oral, or electonic communications prohibited, H1716-H1718 [14MR]
———interception and disclosure of wire, oral, or electronic communications prohibited, H5760-H5762 [20JN]
Explanations
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (S. 3001): House Amendment, H8718-H9081 [23SE]
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and Other Domestic Needs, and Imposing Certain Iraq Policy Restrictions (H.R. 2642): House Amendment 1 to Senate Amendment, H3953-H4011 [15MY]
———House Amendment 2 to Senate Amendment, H4012 [15MY]
———House Amendment 3 to Senate Amendment, H4012-H4036 [15MY]
———House Amendment to Senate Amendment, H5671-H5699 [19JN]
———Senate Amendment to House Amendment 1, S4302-S4318 [19MY]
———Senate Amendment to House Amendment 2, S4318-S4337 [19MY], S6239-S6262 [26JN]
———Senate Amendment to House Amendment 3, S4337-S4372 [19MY]
Histories
Contributions Made by U.S. Automobile Manufacturers Toward World War II Efforts, S10925 [11DE]
Letters
Advancing America's Priorities Act: Peter R. Orszag, CBO, S7510 [26JY], S7543 [28JY]
Assessment of Iraq war and reconstruction efforts: several Senators, S424 [29JA]
Assessment of war and reconstruction efforts in Iraq: Mike Bridges, H2019 [8AP]
Call for investigation into actions of U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton in prosecution of Border Patrol agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler: several Representatives, H5846 [23JN]
Coast Guard appropriations: T.W. Allen, Coast Guard, H2673 [24AP]
Coast Guard Marine Safety program: several retired Coast Guard officers, H2673 [24AP]
Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act: Jay Timmons, National Association of Manufacturers, H8237 [16SE]
———Larry Hart, American Conservative Union, H8237 [16SE]
———Paul N. Cicio, Industrial Energy Consumers of America, H8237 [16SE]
Dept. of Justice Office of Legal Counsel opinion on legality of Presidential authorization of warrantless electronic surveillance: Brian A. Benczkowski, Dept. of Justice, S5357 [6JN]
Designate Venezuela as a state sponsor of terrorism: Representative Mack, H1448 [11MR]
Emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan: Gordon England, Dept. of Defense, S4462 [20MY]
———Wesley E. Davey, E956 [16MY]
Grant retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies in certain civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance: Craig Webre, National Sheriff's Association, S832 [11FE]
———Dennis J. Hallion, National Troopers Coalition, S832 [11FE]
———Ronald C. Ruecker, International Association of Chiefs of Police, S833 [11FE]
———Ronald E. Brooks, National Narcotic Officers' Association's Coalition, S833 [11FE]
———Senators Rockefeller and Bond, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S6198 [26JN]
———several State Attorneys General, S832 [11FE]
Homeland Security Network Defense and Accountability Act: Philip J. Bond, Information Technology Association of America, H7179 [29JY]
———Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7179 [29JY]
———Representative Waxman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H7178 [29JY]
———William F. Pelgrin, H7179 [29JY]
Improve congressional oversight of intelligence activities: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S8419 [11SE]
Improving Public Access to Documents Act: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7188 [29JY]
———Representative Waxman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H7188 [29JY]
Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H10151 [27SE]
———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H10151 [27SE]
Investigation of Samuel R. (Sandy) Berger removal of classified documents from the National Archives: Brian A. Benczkowski, Dept. of Justice, H1068 [26FE]
———Representative Rohrabacher, H1067 [26FE]
———Richard A. Heating, Dept. of Justice, H1070 [26FE]
Joint Tactical Ground System funding: Kevin T. Campbell, E1018 [22MY]
Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5138 [10JN]
———Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5138 [10JN]
National Bombing Prevention Act: John Gnagey, National Tactical Officers Association, H5509 [18JN]
———Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5508 [18JN]
———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H5508 [18JN]
National Emergency Technology Guard (NET GUARD) Program implementation: Michael Chertoff, Sec. of Homeland Security, S3174 [18AP]
Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5514, H5515 [18JN]
———Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5515 [18JN]
———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H5514 [18JN]
Postpone sentencing and reopen case of Border Patrol agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler: several Representatives, H1070 [26FE]
Presidential authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants: Senator Specter, S240 [24JA]
———Vice President Cheney, S241 [24JA]
Proposed sale of defense articles to Saudi Arabia: Condoleezza Rice, Sec. of State, E200 [14FE]
Reducing Over-Classification Act: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7185 [29JY]
———Representative Waxman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H7184 [29JY]
Status of foreign military financing, foreign military sales, and direct commercial sales programs approval process and criteria toward Middle East allies: Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H10109 [26SE]
Status of war in Afghanistan: Senator Casey, S6188 [26JN]
Stay cases against telecommunications companies in actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance and delay retroactive immunity: Michael B. Mukasey, Attorney General and J. Michael McConnell, Director of National Intelligence, S6400 [8JY]
Suspend acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Representative Kind, E984 [21MY]
———several Senators, S4051 [13MY]
Suspend immigration enforcement in the event of a emergency: several civil rights organizations, E1082 [23MY]
Travel Promotion Act: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H9934 [25SE]
———Representative Dingell, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H9934 [25SE]
Lists
Armed Forces members from Washington killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H2766 [29AP]
Armed Forces members killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S1088 [15FE], S3438 [28AP], S6714 [15JY], S10711 [20NO], H2766 [29AP], H4823 [22MY]
Members of Congress taking oath for access to classified information, H1769 [14MR], H2220 [10AP], H3337 [8MY], H4826 [22MY], H5794 [20JN], H10848 [20NO]
Military Advisory Board members, S5166 [5JN]
Senate staff working on S. 1200, Indian Health Care Improvement Act, S1154 [26FE]
Messages
Blocking Property of Certain Persons Determined To Have Been Involved in the Corruption of Syrian Senior Officials: President Bush, S966 [13FE], H922 [13FE]
Certification That Export of Certain Items to the People's Republic of China Is Not Detrimental to the U.S. Space Launch Industry: President Bush, S7029 [22JY], H6795 [22JY]
Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq: President Bush, S4483 [20MY], H4282 [20MY]
National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Bush, S5389 [9JN], H5048 [9JN]
National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Bush, S3695 [1MY], S4374 [19MY], H2999 [1MY], H4066 [19MY]
National Emergency Relative to Democratic People's Republic of Korea: President Bush, S6281 [26JN], H6103 [26JN]
National Emergency Relative to Nuclear Proliferation in Russia: President Bush, S5751 [18JN], H5552 [18JN]
National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Bush, S9022 [18SE], H8454 [18SE]
National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: President Bush, S6015 [24JN], H5965 [24JN]
Veto of H.R. 1585, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: President Bush, H5 [15JA]
Veto of H.R. 2082, Intelligence Services Appropriations: President Bush, H1419 [10MR]
Motions
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), S4460, S4475 [20MY], S4742 [22MY], S6238 [26JN], H3912 [15MY], H5646 [19JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), S7759 [30JY], S8160 [9SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), veto, H5 [15JA]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4812 [22MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), S9622, S9850 [26SE], H9248 [24SE]
House of Representatives: ensure that all Members, committees, and offices are alerted of the dangers of electronic attacks on computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties (H. Res. 1263), H5287 [11JN]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5959), H6626 [16JY]
National objectives: advance America's priorities (S. 3297), S7509 [26JY], S9220 [22SE]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: conduct a national intelligence assessment on national security and energy security issues relative to escalating energy costs (H.R. 6545), H7012 [23JY]
Power resources: promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), S2403, S2422 [3AP], S2594 [4AP], S5776, S5812, S5814 [19JN], S7131 [23JY], H3219 [8MY], H6916 [23JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1175), H3145, H3146 [7MY]
———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), H8250 [16SE]
Telephones: facilitate rapid deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services, encourage transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network and improve 911 and E-911 access to those with disabilities (H.R. 3403), H5828 [23JN]
Terrorism: require a report setting forth the U.S. global strategy to combat and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (S. 2634), S1145 [25FE]
Press releases
FEMA Announces Solicitation to Pilot Citizen Corps National Emergency Technology Guard (NET GUARD) Program: Dept. of Homeland Security, S5826 [19JN]
GOP Energy Plan—None of the Above: Representative Pelosi, H8158 [16SE]
Remarks in House
Afghanistan: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H439 [23JA], H2019 [8AP]
———reduce drug trafficking to eliminate financial support that traffickers provide to terrorist organizations, H6456 [14JY], H6477 [15JY]
Appropriations: earmarks in appropriations legislation directed to projects in Idaho, H9302-H9304 [24SE]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (H.R. 6026), H3901, H3952 [15MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 1284)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 1281), H5592 [19JN]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), Senate amendment, H3755 [13MY], H3782, H3870-H3872 [14MY], H3890, H3905-H4046, H4047, H4048, H4051 [15MY], H4285 [20MY], H4327, H4328, H4444 [21MY], H4836 [3JN], E953, E954, E956 [16MY], E963 [19MY], E987, E989 [21MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), Senate amendments, H5584, H5622-H5705 [19JN], H6015 [25JN], E1293 [19JN], E1301, E1305, E1307 [20JN], E1388 [26JN]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1197), H3891-H3903 [15MY], H5115, H5117 [10JN]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1284), H5611-H5621 [19JN]
———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 1591), H3951 [15MY]
Armed Forces: establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001, H3016 [1MY], H3755 [13MY], H3937, H3940, H3942-H3944, H3949-H3951, H4037, H4040-H4044 [15MY], H4285 [20MY], H4327, H4328 [21MY], H4459, H4819, H4820 [22MY], H4978 [5JN], H5116 [10JN], H5218, H5324, H5325 [11JN], H5565 [18JN], H5615, H5616, H5619, H5670, H5701, H5702 [19JN], H5873 [24JN], H7148 [24JY], E1388 [26JN]
———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (H.R. 5740), E956 [16MY]
———extend eligibility for disability pay to certain cadets at military academies, H4755 [22MY]
———recognize exceptional sacrifice of Army National Guard 69th Infantry Regiment in support of Global War on Terrorism (H. Res. 991), H1606-H1608 [12MR]
———recognize performance in achieving military objectives in Iraq and encourage issuance of a Presidential proclamation to observe a national day commemorating military success in Iraq (H.R. 4020), H2234 [14AP]
———tribute to firefighters serving in the National Guard and Reserves in Iraq and Afghanistan, H1983 [3AP]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, H1621 [13MR], E1237 [17JN]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H2075 [9AP], H2766 [29AP], H4823, H4824 [22MY], E755 [29AP]
———U.S. training of Egyptian military to locate and destroy underground tunnels, H5416 [17JN]
Army: anniversary, E1201 [11JN]
———require public disclosure of names of students and instructors at the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, H4798-H4800 [22MY]
———tribute to 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles (H. Res. 1080), H6421, H6422 [14JY]
———Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation funding, H4427 [21MY]
Army Reserve: anniversary, H2630 [23AP], E707 [23AP], E1745 [9SE]
———anniversary (H.J. Res. 70), H2022-H2024 [8AP], E617 [15AP]
Asociacion de Madres Venezolanas en el Exilio: tribute to the ``Bring Chavez to Justice'' campaign, E1807 [16SE]
Aviation: establish an appeal and redress process for individuals wrongly delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight (H.R. 4179), H5491-H5496 [18JN], E1265 [18JN]
———prohibit advanced notice to certain individuals, including security screeners, of covert testing of security screening procedures (H.R. 5909), H5498-H5502 [18JN], E1265 [18JN]
Berger, Samuel R. (Sandy): investigation of removal of classified documents from the National Archives, H1067 [26FE], H1215 [4MR]
Berkeley, CA: condemn resolution impugning integrity of the Marine Corps, rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities, and commend the service and efforts of Marine Corps members, E169 [12FE]
Border Patrol: anniversary, E1051 [23MY]
———condemn physical attacks on agents by illegal aliens and drug smugglers, H354 [22JA], H626 [7FE]
———condemn prosecution of agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler, H1069-H1071 [26FE], H1216-H1218 [4MR]
———funding, H5135 [10JN]
Budget: comply with pay-as-you-go requirement, H3934, H3935 [15MY]
Burgess, Representative: report on congressional delegation trip to Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Kuwait, H1335-H1339 [5MR]
Bush, President: develop comprehensive interagency strategy for strategic communication and public diplomacy activities of the Federal Government, H4784 [22MY]
———evaluation of administration relative to assessment of Iraq war and reconstruction efforts, H2740 [24AP]
———remove authority to waive certain provisions of defense authorization legislation (H.R. 5167), H8098-H8103 [15SE]
Business and industry: condemn businesses for selling equipment to U.S. enemies, H4129 [19MY]
Business Executives for National Security (organization): tribute, E372 [12MR]
California: local government policy to provide medical services to illegal aliens, H3758 [13MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to John M. Gibson, Jacob J. Chestnut, and Douglas McMillan, H3190 [8MY]
Coast Guard: allow use of State and local security assets for waterside security around liquefied natural gas tankers and terminals, H2665-H2667, H2669, H2670, H2672, H2674, H2714, H2715 [24AP]
———ensure that marine safety responsibilities do not prevent the carrying out of homeland security missions, H2718, H2719 [24AP]
———establish a partnership with minority serving institutions to promote the development of minorities in mid-level and senior management civilian positions, H2671, H2673 [24AP]
———funding, H369 [22JA]
———increase oversight and efficiency of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program, H2670-H2672 [24AP]
———preserve chain of command, H2665 [24AP]
———require a study to assess the standards for State and local law enforcement to perform maritime patrols and to provide port security, H2724 [24AP]
———restructure the Integrated Deepwater Program (H.R. 6999), H10145-H10155 [27SE]
Committee on the Judiciary (House): request hearing on prosecution of Border Patrol agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler, H376 [22JA], H1019 [25FE], H2247 [14AP], H5394 [12JN]
Congress: accomplishments of the 110th Congress, H8010 [10SE]
Courts: allow telecommunications companies dealing with civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance to use classified information in defense of claims against them, H1707, H1710, H1743-H1750, H1754-H1759 [14MR], H1832 [1AP], E514 [4AP]
———grant retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies in certain civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance, H511 [29JA], H888, H889, H901, H904, H923 [13FE], H998, H999 [15FE], H1079 [27FE], H1168, H1169 [28FE], H1223, H1224, H1327, H1329-H1335 [5MR], H1742-H1750, H1754-H1760 [14MR], H1801 [31MR], H5740, H5755, H5760, H5762, H5766, H5768, H5771-H5773 [20JN], E491 [3AP], E514 [4AP], E537 [8AP], E647 [17AP], E1316 [23JN], E1448 [14JY]
Crime: amend laws relative to certain crimes affecting national security (H.R. 3806), H5285 [11JN]
Declaration of Principles for a Long-Term Relationship of Cooperation and Friendship Between Iraq and the U.S.: disapprove any emerging formal agreement unless approved by Congress (H.R. 5128), H926 [13FE]
Declaration of Principles for a Presidential Order on Prisoner Treatment, Torture, and Cruelty: support, E2345 [9DE]
Defense Production Act: extend and reauthorize (H.R. 6894), H8699, H8700 [23SE]
Democratic Party: national agenda, H3870-H3876 [14MY], H4442-H4446 [21MY], H5586 [19JN], H5777 [20JN], H6326, H6330 [9JY]
Dept. of Defense: Army Future Combat Systems Program funding through reductions in Navy research, development, test, and evaluation program, military personnel, and Defense Health Program funding, H4745, H4746 [22MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), H8132 [16SE], H9090-H9216 [24SE], H10121 [26SE], E2017 [26SE], E2148 [28SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 442), H10673 [2OC]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), earmark declaration, E1893 [24SE], E1916, E1917, E1919, E1920, E1951-E1953, E1955-E1957, E1960, E1981 [25SE], E2137 [28SE], E2154 [29SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), veto, H10 [15JA], H447-H453 [23JA], E46 [17JA]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 4986), H75-H260 [16JA], H334, H335 [17JA]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4416-H4432 [21MY], H4656-H4821, H4823 [22MY], H6806 [22JY], E1017, E1018 [22MY], E1065, E1079 [23MY], E1113, E1114, E1118 [3JN], E1188 [10JN], E1529 [23JY], E2035 [27SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), consideration (H. Res. 1213), H4337 [21MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), consideration (H. Res. 1218), H4457-H4468 [22MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), corrections in engrossment, H4822 [22MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), earmark declaration, E985, E989, E990, E992, E993, E994, E995, E996, E997, E999, E1000, E1001, E1004, E1005, E1008, E1010 [21MY], E1011, E1014, E1017, E1018, E1022, E1023, E1024, E1025, E1026, E1028, E1029, E1031, E1032, E1033, E1034, E1036, E1038, E1040, E1041, E1042, E1043, E1044 [22MY], E1047, E1048, E1049, E1051, E1052, E1053, E1054, E1056, E1057, E1060, E1062, E1063, E1064, E1067, E1068, E1071, E1075, E1076, E1079, E1081, E1083, E1084, E1091, E1095 [23MY], E1142 [4JN], E1148, E1153 [5JN], E1231, E1233 [13JN], E1245 [17JN], E1334 [24JN], E1396 [8JY], E1598 [30JY], E1905 [25SE], E2126 [28SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), motion to recommit, H4819, H4820 [22MY]
———counter-weapons of mass destruction and terrorism funding through reductions in national missile defense system funding, H4760-H4762 [22MY]
———develop effective missile defense technology to protect the U.S. and its allies against Iranian ballistic missiles, H258, H259 [16JA], H3321 [8MY]
———ensure that private security contractors are not authorized to perform inherently governmental functions in an area of combat operations, H4786 [22MY]
———European Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Program funding, H4423 [21MY]
———expand national missile defense system integration with Israel, H6234 [9JY], H7332 [30JY]
———funding, H608 [6FE]
———GAO report on cost overruns in weapons systems, H1873 [1AP]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations, H2436 [16AP], H2736, H2737 [24AP], H2990, H2991 [1MY], H3023 [5MY], H3055 [6MY], H3111, H3112, H3113, H3116, H3125-H3128 [7MY], H3701 [13MY], E857 [8MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations (H.R. 4156), H4444 [21MY]
———military readiness of U.S. forces, H1159 [28FE], H3000 [1MY], H3938 [15MY]
———national missile defense system funding, H4428 [21MY], H4757-H4759 [22MY], E300 [5MR]
———phase out the use of private military contractors (H.R. 4102), H2168 [10AP], H8139 [16SE]
———reform national security interagency system, H8103 [15SE]
———release of RAND Corp., report documenting problems with planning and implementing the Iraq war and post-war policies, H873 [13FE]
———study time-delay options for nuclear weapon launch procedures to reduce the likelihood of accidental nuclear launch, H4786 [22MY]
———U.S. missile defense sites in Poland and the Czech Republic funding, H7862 [9SE]
Dept. of Energy: exchange light crude oil in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for heavy crude oil and use proceeds to fund renewable energy and carbon capture and storage research, H7950 [9SE]
———exchange light crude oil in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for heavy crude oil and use proceeds to fund renewable energy and carbon capture and storage research (H.R. 6067), H4298-H4304 [20MY]
———suspend acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, H634, H6348 [10JY]
———suspend acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (H.R. 6022), H3701-H3710, H3753, H3758 [13MY], H3826 [14MY], H4049 [15MY], H4327 [21MY], H4456 [22MY], H4977, H4979 [5JN], H5312, H5315 [11JN], H5784 [20JN], E914, E918, E920 [14MY], E955 [16MY], E984 [21MY], E1326 [24JN]
———suspend filling of Strategic Petroleum Reserve for one year or until price of oil drops below a certain level in order to increase supply and reduce costs, H2559 [23AP], H2748 [24AP], H2864, H2866, H2893 [30AP], H2955, H3015 [1MY], H3057 [6MY], H3311 [8MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: appoint a Chief Human Capital Officer (S. 2816), H10273, H10274 [27SE], E2216 [3OC]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1684), H5502 [18JN]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), E2037, E2039 [27SE], E2141 [28SE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1488), H9218-H9231 [24SE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E1897, E1899, E1900, E1901, E1902, E1903, E1904, E1905, E1906, E1907, E1908, E1909, E1910, E1912, E1913, E1921, E1923, E1924, E1925, E1926, E1927, E1928, E1929, E1930, E1933, E1934, E1935, E1936, E1937, E1938, E1939, E1940, E1941, E1942, E1943, E1945, E1946, E1948, E1950, E1953, E1955, E1957, E1958, E1959, E1961, E1962, E1963, E1970, E1972, E1973, E1974, E1976, E1977, E1978, E1979, E1981, E1982, E1983, E1984, E1986, E1988, E1991, E1992, E1996, E1997, E1999, E2000, E2001, E2002, E2003, E2006 [25SE], E2014, E2019, E2020, E2022, E2023, E2026 [26SE], E2039, E2040, E2045, E2046, E2049, E2051, E2067, E2068, E2077, E2079, E2084, E2093 [27SE], E2105, E2109, E2114, E2122, E2126, E2129, E2143, E2145, E2146, E2149 [28SE], E2154 [29SE], E2165, E2166, E2168, E2171-E2173, E2177, E2182, E2184, E2185, E2186, E2187, E2188, E2189, E2190, E2191, E2193 [30SE], E2218, E2220, E2225, E2243-E2245 [3OC], E2267, E2268, E2269, E2270, E2271, E2273 [19NO], E2284, E2286, E2290, E2291, E2304, E2306, E2310, E2311, E2320, E2321, E2332, E2335, E2336 [20NO]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), Senate amendment, H9088, H9231-H9305 [24SE], E2016 [26SE], E2088 [27SE], E2112 [28SE]
———conduct a study on how airports can transition to uniform, standards-based, and interoperable biometric identifier systems for airport workers with access to secure areas (H.R. 5982), H5496-H5498 [18JN], E841 [7MY], E1265 [18JN]
———conduct pilot program to deploy mobile biometric identification equipment on maritime vessels for immigration enforcement, H2670, H2719, H2720 [24AP]
———conduct pilot program to deploy mobile biometric identification equipment on maritime vessels for immigration enforcement (H.R. 2490), H7182, H7183 [29JY]
———develop a memorandum of understanding and clarify criteria for certification relative to advanced spectroscopic portal monitors (H.R. 5531), H7180-H7182 [29JY], H7596 [30JY], E1634 [31JY]
———develop and acquire new technologies to inspect and screen air cargo on passenger aircraft to ensure transportation security (H.R. 6247), E1201 [11JN]
———develop policies, procedures, and programs for the Controlled Unclassified Information Framework relative to sharing of certain homeland security, terrorism, and weapons information (H.R. 6193), H7186-H7189 [29JY], H7596 [30JY]
———develop strategy to prevent over-classification of homeland security information and promote the sharing of unclassified homeland security information (H.R. 4806), H7183-H7186 [29JY], H7596 [30JY]
———enhance information security (H.R. 5983), H7176-H7180 [29JY], H7596 [30JY], E842 [7MY]
———enter into an agreement with the Air Force to use Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions (H.R. 1333), H5510-H5513 [18JN], E1265 [18JN], E1299 [20JN]
———establish an international registered traveler program that incorporates available technologies to expedite and enhance security, screening, and processing of international travelers (H.R. 6246), E1201 [11JN]
———establish an Office of National School Preparedness and Response (H.R. 5766), H3044 [5MY], E587 [10AP]
———establish Community Preparedness Division (H.R. 5890), E736 [24AP]
———establish the Office for Bombing Prevention to address terrorist explosive threats (H.R. 4749), H5506-H5510 [18JN], E1265 [18JN]
———funding, H1565 [12MR], E1604 [30JY]
———issue a rule on border security searches of electronic devices (H.R. 6869), H8401 [18SE]
———make full and efficient use of open source information to develop and disseminate open source homeland security information products (H.R. 3815), H7189-H7191 [29JY], H7596 [30JY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 6947), earmark declaration, E1888 [24SE]
———National Applications Office funding, H9225 [24SE]
———permit a secondary authentication system to verify identity of those applying for transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC cards), H2722, H2723 [24AP]
———prepare assessment of enrollment site for transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC cards), H2729, H2730 [24AP], E734 [24AP]
———prohibit establishment of National Landscape Conservation System from impeding efforts to secure the borders of the U.S., H2103, H2106 [9AP]
———provide for two-layered, 14-foot reinforced fencing along the southwest border (H.R. 5124), H2841, H2842 [29AP]
———require construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico (H.R. 4987), H376 [22JA]
———strengthen efforts to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material (H.R. 2631), H5513-H5517 [18JN]
———suspend immigration enforcement in the event of a emergency and provide for evacuation, transportation, and health care needs, E1081 [23MY]
———tribute to employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (H. Res. 1429), H10274-H10276 [27SE], E1769 [11SE]
———tribute to employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (H. Res. 1038), H2088-H2092, H2124 [9AP], E578 [10AP]
Dept. of Justice: call for investigation into actions of U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton in prosecution of Border Patrol agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler, H5845 [23JN], H6548 [15JY]
Dept. of Peace and Nonviolence: establish (H.R. 808), H10689 [2OC], E734 [24AP]
Dept. of Transportation: limit authority to grant authority to motor carriers domiciled in Mexico to operate beyond U.S. municipalities and commercial zones on the U.S.-Mexico border (H.R. 1773), H7913, H7915, H7917 [9SE]
———prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area unless expressly authorized by Congress (H.R. 6630), H7913-H7918 [9SE], E1752 [10SE]
Detainee Treatment Act: include waterboarding in definition of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment and in the definition of torture (H.R. 5460), E2345 [9DE]
Europe: European Missile Defense funding, H7721 [31JY]
Fallon, William J.: resignation as Commander of U.S. Central Command, H1623 [13MR]
FBI: anniversary, E1556 [25JY]
———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 396), E1551 [24JY], E1565 [25JY]
———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 410), H8086-H8088 [15SE], H8368 [17SE]
———National Instant Criminal Background Check System improvement funding, E633 [16AP]
———tribute to Laredo Resident Agency, E1556 [25JY]
FEMA: Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program funding, H6476 [15JY]
———reauthorize Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (H.R. 6109), H5816-H5818 [23JN]
Foreign aid: limit funding to establish a permanent military base agreement with Iraq or exercise U.S. control over Iraqi oil resources (H.R. 2929), H926 [13FE]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H339 [17JA], H1406, H1407 [6MR], H2435 [16AP], H2743-H2748, H2752-H2755 [24AP], H3000 [1MY], H4129-H4133 [19MY], H6013 [25JN], H6817 [22JY], H7172 [29JY], H7865 [9SE], H8104 [15SE], E1359 [26JN]
———build operational readiness in civilian agencies to carry out stabilization and reconstruction activities in countries or regions in transition from conflict or civil strife, H4426 [21MY]
Government: establish an advisory panel among the Dept. of Defense, Dept. of State, and AID to improve integration of national security matters, H4743-H4745 [22MY]
House of Representatives: ensure that all Members, committees, and offices are alerted of the dangers of electronic attacks on computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties (H. Res. 1263), H5280-H5287 [11JN]
Immigration: combat the crime of alien smuggling and related activities, H2586 [23AP]
———enforce existing immigration laws and improve border security, H2212 [10AP], H2434 [16AP], H2952 [1MY], H3059 [6MY], H3758 [13MY], H4158 [20MY], H5176 [10JN], H5846 [23JN], H6828 [23JY], H7990 [10SE]
———influence of multiculturalism on U.S. cultural and social beliefs, H10284-H10288 [27SE]
———prohibit Federal funding to State or local governments that provide sanctuary to illegal aliens, H2360 [16AP]
———prohibit granting of Social Security benefits to certain undocumented individuals, H1068 [26FE]
———reform, H287 [16JA], H441-H447 [23JA], H2742 [24AP], H6347 [10JY], H6478 [15JY], H6680, H6716 [17JY], H7635 [31JY], H8280 [17SE], H9089 [24SE], E1363 [26JN], E2116 [28SE]
———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (H.R. 4088), H1707 [14MR]
———reform (H.R. 750), H2090 [9AP]
———secure borders of the U.S., H5137 [10JN]
———strengthen and enforce existing immigration laws, H10282-H10288 [27SE]
India: condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India (H. Res. 1532), H10905, H10906, H10945 [10DE]
Intelligence services: application of waterboarding interrogation techniques to individuals under U.S. custody or physical control, H1505-H1513 [11MR], H5844 [23JN]
———assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H393 [23JA]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2082), veto, H1503-H1514 [11MR], E411 [14MR], E494 [3AP]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5959), H6599-H6629 [16JY], E1490, E1492 [17JY], E1519 [22JY]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5959), consideration (H. Res. 1343), H6582-H6587 [16JY]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5959), corrections in engrossment, H6629 [16JY]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5959), motion to recommit, H6626-H6629 [16JY]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5959), unanimous-consent request, H6627 [16JY]
———establish techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for interrogation of detainees and prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, H1452, H1505-H1513 [11MR], H5844 [23JN], E528 [8AP], E1492 [17JY]
———prohibit covert activities to undermine or overthrow member nations of the U.N., E1490 [17JY]
———rescind earmarks designated in appropriations authorization legislation, H1506 [11MR]
Iran: express concern about threatening behavior of current regime, H4836 [3JN], H6393-H6399 [10JY]
———require Director of National Intelligence to submit regular updates of the National Intelligence Estimate regarding Iran's nuclear program, H4807-H4810 [22MY]
———resolve crisis regarding the nuclear program diplomatically, H6012 [25JN], H6148 [26JN], H6314 [9JY]
———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, H10637-H10640 [29SE]
———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 (H. Con. Res. 362), H6148, H6151 [26JN], H6388 [10JY], H6581 [16JY]
———U.S. policy, H2341-H2348 [15AP], H2470 [17AP], H6153 [26JN], E1141 [4JN], E1289 [19JN]
———U.S. policy relative to electromagnetic pulse technology development, H6393-H6399 [10JY]
Iran Nonproliferation Act: waive to allow NASA to purchase launch services from Russia, H9299 [24SE]
Iraq: address humanitarian crisis, H2247 [14AP], H7937 [9SE]
———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H439 [23JA], H547-H552 [29JA], H627 [7FE], H1159 [28FE], H1208 [4MR], H1319 [5MR], H1344, H1402 [6MR], H1622, H1623 [13MR], H1763 [14MR], H1829, H1831, H1867, H1877, H1883-H1886 [1AP], H1894, H1956, H1963 [2AP], H1994, H1995, H2001-H2003 [3AP], H2018, H2019 [8AP], H2073, H2074, H2137 [9AP], H2323, H2327, H2348-H2352 [15AP], H2358 [16AP], H2749 [24AP], H2846-H2850 [29AP], H2951, H3001 [1MY], H3060 [6MY], H3320 [8MY], H3769-H3773 [13MY], H3862 [14MY], H4962 [4JN], H5460 [17JN], H5777 [20JN], H6012 [25JN], H6204 [8JY], H6326, H6327 [9JY], H6451 [14JY], H6477 [15JY], H6667-H6672 [16JY], H6815-H6821 [22JY], H7159 [24JY], H7937 [9SE], H7998, H7999 [10SE], H8104 [15SE], H10954-H10957 [10DE], E527 [8AP], E1838 [18SE]
———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts relative to impact on U.S. national security, H1943 [2AP]
———congressional testimony of David H. Petraeus and Ryan C. Crocker relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H2017, H2018, H2019, H2061-H2066 [8AP], H2073, H2074, H2076, H2128-H2136, H2138-H2140, H2145-H2147 [9AP], H2168, H2209 [10AP], E626 [16AP]
———declare that objectives of the authorization for use of military force resolution have been met, H4657 [22MY]
———impact of financial costs of war on U.S. domestic priorities, H1317, H1320 [5MR], H1591-H1593 [12MR], H1806 [31MR], H1892, H1893, H1894 [2AP], H2075 [9AP], H2274, H2275 [15AP], H2434-H2440 [16AP], H2455 [17AP], H2952 [1MY], H3023 [5MY], H6327 [9JY], H7996 [10SE]
———provide for congressional consultation relative to certain long-term agreements and ensure that such agreements are in the form of a treaty to which the Senate has given advice and consent, H3945 [15MY], H4774-H4777 [22MY]
———require progress toward certain benchmarks, H267 [16JA]
———require the safe, complete, and fully-funded redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces and contractor security forces and prohibit establishment of any enduring or permanent U.S. military bases, H5179 [10JN]
———support idea that coalition victory is possible (H. Con. Res. 315), H1450 [11MR]
———tribute to members of Armed Forces, intelligence services, and security services for service in Iraq, H10954-H10957 [10DE]
Israel: ratify a memorandum of understanding relative to security assistance, H9302 [24SE]
King, Representative Steve: report on trip to Iraq and Afghanistan, H8010-H8013 [10SE]
Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (H.R. 6028), H4977, H5022 [5JN], H5126-H5139 [10JN], E1197 [11JN], E1226 [12JN], E1243 [17JN]
Monterey, CA: anniversary of Center of Homeland Defense and Security, E79 [28JA]
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations, H6585 [16JY]
———implement recommendations (H.R. 1), conference report, H5502, H5506 [18JN], E1265 [18JN]
National Cyber Security Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1456), E1828 [17SE]
National Nuclear Security Administration: Reliable Replacement Warhead Program funding, H4763, H4764 [22MY]
National objectives: develop new U.S. national security policy, H7932 [9SE], E1681 [1AU]
———enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry, H2677 [24AP]
National Preparedness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1429), H10274-H10276 [27SE], E1769 [11SE]
National Security Act: revise reporting requirements related to security clearances (H.R. 7259), E2220 [3OC]
Navy: anniversary of submarine force, E652 [17AP]
———shipbuilding funding, H4427 [21MY]
New and Emerging Technologies (NET) 911 Improvement Act: technical correction (H.R. 6946), H9926 [25SE]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 6594), E1553 [24JY], E1560 [25JY], E1768 [11SE]
Nuclear energy: remove regulatory impediments to allow energy independence, H6346 [10JY]
Nuclear weapons: establish a fellowship program for graduate students in nuclear chemistry and set up a Nuclear Forensics Advisory Panel, H4805, H4806 [22MY]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: conduct a national intelligence assessment on national security and energy security issues relative to escalating energy costs (H.R. 6545), H6796-H6801 [22JY], E1544 [23JY]
———limit size, H6600, H6603 [16JY]
———require report on national security implications of rapidly escalating energy costs, H6627 [16JY]
———update National Intelligence Estimate on Iran's nuclear program, H6619 [16JY]
Pence, Representative: report on congressional delegation trip to Iraq and Afghanistan, H1224 [5MR], H1402 [6MR]
Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, H1063 [26FE], H2019 [8AP], H2558 [23AP], H4050 [15MY], H4157, H4306 [20MY], H4880, H4881 [4JN], H5313 [11JN], H5420, H5423 [17JN], H5545 [18JN], H5706, H5707 [19JN], H5787 [20JN], H5859 [23JN], H5869, H5870 [24JN], H6314 [9JY], H6679 [17JY], H7142, H7145-H7146 [24JY]
Power resources: enhance energy security of the U.S. by promoting biofuels, H5117 [10JN]
———establish a new Manhattan Project for clean energy independence, H3314 [8MY]
———impact of policy of restricting oil and gas exploration activities and renewable energy development on public lands, H2102 [9AP]
———national energy policy, H1141-H1153 [27FE], H1415 [6MR], H3825 [14MY], H4206-H4209 [20MY], H4446-H4450 [21MY]
———promote energy independence and security, H48, H49 [16JA], H2248 [14AP]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), H1830, H1868 [1AP], H1892 [2AP], H1975, H2000 [3AP], H2273 [15AP], H2453 [17AP], H2557 [23AP], H6333 [9JY], H7857 [9SE], E1142 [4JN]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1363), H6840-H6854 [23JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1175), H3134-H3147, H3181 [7MY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), corrections in engrossment of Senate amendments, H3311 [8MY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendment, H6828, H6854-H7011, H7054, H7055 [23JY], H7062 [24JY], H7332 [30JY], E1549, E1551 [24JY], E1555, E1556, E1559, E1563, E1564 [25JY], E1581 [29JY], E1602, E1604, E1606 [30JY], E1630 [31JY], E1693 [1AU]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendments, H3058 [6MY], H3195, H3197-H3201, H3204-H3308 [8MY], H4326, H4334 [21MY], E864 [8MY], E898 [13MY], E921 [14MY], E956 [16MY], E983, E986, E988 [21MY]
———provide market incentives to produce and deploy alternative energy solutions and reduce dependence on foreign oil (H.R. 6385), E1366 [26JN], E1707 [8SE]
———rebalance U.S. energy portfolio, increase and utilize domestic energy resources and supply, and strengthen energy security and independence (H.R. 6001), H3314 [8MY], H4048, H4049 [15MY], H4327 [21MY]
———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), H8112-H8118 [15SE], H8138, H8139, H8140, H8141, H8142, H8143, H8144, H8145, H8146, H8147, H8148, H8149, H8150, H8151, H8172-H8175, H8180-H8256 [16SE], H8279, H8280, H8281, H8291, H8293, H8301, H8303, H8321, H8323, H8327, H8330, H8331, H8335, H8337, H8342, H8379, H8388-H8393 [17SE], H8400, H8401, H8402, H8404, H8433, H8438, H8439, H8457, H8460, H8463 [18SE], H8540, H8542, H8550 [22SE], H9088 [24SE], E1826 [17SE], E1843 [18SE], E1872 [24SE], E1919, E1969, E1971, E1978 [25SE], E2037 [27SE], E2153 [29SE]
———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), consideration (H. Res. 1433), H8152-H8168 [16SE]
———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), motion to recommit, H8254, H8255 [16SE]
Privacy: impact of laws intended to enhance national security and intelligence gathering on individuals' privacy, E383 [13MR]
Public lands: secure and conserve Federal public lands and natural resources along the international land borders of the U.S. (H.R. 2593), H2106 [9AP]
Reagan, Ronald: anniversary of Strategic Defense Initiative speech, H1765 [14MR]
Ross, Representative: report on trip to Iraq, H7947 [9SE]
San Francisco, CA: local government policy to provide sanctuary to illegal aliens, H2212 [10AP], H2952 [1MY], H6828 [23JY]
Saudi Arabia: proposed sale of defense articles to Saudi Arabia, E200 [14FE]
Science: expand public awareness of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and encourage Americans to study and enter those fields as a matter of strategic importance, H654 [7FE]
Sensible, Multilateral American Response to Terrorism (SMART) Security Platform for the 21st Century: call for adoption (H. Res. 227), H7282 [29JY]
Somerset, KY: prohibit funding for National Institute for Hometown Security, H6715 [17JY]
States: simplify method of obtaining an FBI background check on port workers, H2589 [23AP]
Supreme Court: decision in Boumediene v. Bush on right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror, H5733 [20JN], H5873 [24JN], H6084 [25JN], H6606 [16JY], E1449 [14JY], E1669 [1AU]
Taxation: provide relief for obtaining transportation worker identification credentials (H.R. 5991), E842 [7MY]
Technology: strengthen requirements for ensuring the effectiveness of information security controls over information resources that support Federal operations and assets (H.R. 4791), H4853-H4856 [3JN]
Telephones: facilitate rapid deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services, encourage transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network and improve 911 and E-911 access to those with disabilities (H.R. 3403), Senate amendment, H5826-H5828 [23JN], E1314 [23JN], E1331 [24JN]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H7960 [10SE], H8023, H8024 [11SE], E1765 [11SE]
———anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1420), H7967 [10SE], H8025-H8038 [11SE], E1769, E1770, E1777 [11SE], E1779 [15SE], E1796 [16SE], E1845 [18SE]
———enhance security and protect against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (H.R. 5577), E350 [11MR]
———improve Federal response efforts after a terrorist strike or other major disaster affecting homeland security (H.R. 6852), E1731 [9SE]
———improve gathering of human intelligence through effective interrogation and detention of suspects and bring terrorists to justice through effective, constitutional prosecution (H.R. 7056), E2095 [28SE]
———national security policy, H4288 [20MY]
———prevent homegrown terrorism (H.R. 1955), E312 [5MR]
———restrict diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism (H.R. 5886), H2741 [24AP]
———tribute to members of Armed Forces, intelligence services, and first responders for role in war on terrorism, H8023 [11SE]
Texas: tribute to Operation Streamline initiative requiring every person crossing the border illegally to be charged with at least a misdemeanor and jailed until brought to court, H5846 [23JN]
Tobacco products: role of cigarette trafficking in funding terrorist activities, E1752 [10SE]
Tourist trade: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote tourist, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S. (H.R. 3232), H9929-H9934 [25SE], E2087 [27SE], E2098 [28SE]
Transportation Security Administration: enhance security against terrorist attacks and other security threats to rail and mass transit lines, H5229 [11JN]
———enhance security against terrorist attacks and other security threats to rail and mass transit lines (H. Res. 1150), H2742 [24AP], H5502-H5506 [18JN], E728 [24AP], E1265 [18JN]
Venezuela: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism, H1448 [11MR]
Vets for Freedom (organization): tribute, H2018, H2019 [8AP]
Virgin Islands: port security funding, E749 [29AP]
Weapons: establish U.S. policy relative to the deployment of missile defense systems capable of defending U.S. allies against ballistic missile attack, H4421 [21MY]
Wilson, Representative Joe: report on congressional delegation trip to Iraq and Afghanistan, H1344 [6MR]
Remarks in Senate
Afghanistan: assess status of the war on terrorism, S6188-S6190 [26JN], S10799 [8DE]
Africa: recognize strategic importance and welcome establishment of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) (S. Res. 480), S2275-S2277 [1AP]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), House amendment, S4292-S4294 [19MY], S4426, S4427, S4444-S4469, S4471, S4473, S4475 [20MY], S4560-S4564, S4578-S4587, S4613 [21MY], S4709-S4742, S4756, S4767 [22MY], S6949 [21JY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), House amendment—unanimous-consent agreement, S4705 [21MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), House amendments, S6103, S6142, S6143 [25JN], S6234-S6269 [26JN]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), unanimous-consent agreement, S6223 [26JN]
Armed Forces: establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001, S4047 [13MY], S4138-S4140, S4142 [14MY], S4293, S4294 [19MY], S4463-S4469, S4473, S4477 [20MY], S4561, S4587 [21MY], S4714-S4721, S4725-S4728, S4737-S4741, S4756, S4774 [22MY], S5357, S5358 [6JN], S5730 [18JN], S5813, S5814 [19JN], S6214, S6215, S6263, S6265, S6266 [26JN], S6949 [21JY]
———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (S. 22), S428 [29JA], S1351-S1354 [28FE], S1417 [29FE], S1858 [11MR], S3343 [24AP], S3513 [29AP]
———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (S. 22), star print, S1390 [28FE]
———prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, S10300 [1OC]
———tribute to members from Pennsylvania killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S10822 [9DE], S10844 [10DE]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S174 [23JA]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S1087 [15FE], S3068-S3070 [16AP], S3438 [28AP], S5587 [12JN], S6714 [15JY], S10711-S10714 [20NO]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. Res. 501), S2395, S2401 [3AP]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. Res. 501), unanimous-consent agreement, S2396 [3AP]
Army: anniversary, S5589 [12JN]
———anniversary of Reserves, S1115 [25FE]
Army Reserve: anniversary, S3302 [23AP]
———anniversary (H.J. Res. 70), S2982 [14AP]
———anniversary (S. Res. 513), S2981 [14AP]
Border Patrol: protect citizens and legal residents from unreasonable searches and seizures of electronic equipment (S. 3612), S9671-S9673 [26SE]
Border Security and Enforcement First Caucus: membership, S1555 [5MR]
Bout, Viktor: arrest of arms dealer, S1869 [11MR]
Bush, President: remove authority to waive certain provisions of defense authorization legislation (H.R. 5167), S10413 [2OC]
———State of the Union Message, S407, S436 [29JA]
Business Executives for National Security (organization): tribute, S2127 [13MR]
Citizenship: establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to expedite FBI security name checks and reduce backlog of naturalization applications, S2091 [13MR]
———reduce backlog of naturalization applications, S9477 [25SE]
Climate: global warming, S2937 [10AP], S3172 [18AP], S3242-S3244 [22AP], S6693 [15JY]
Climate Security Act: authorize President to modify any requirement to minimize effects of a national security, energy security, or economic security emergency, S4877 [2JN]
Cole (U.S.S.): investigation into the terrorist attack on Navy destroyer in Yemen, S3884 [7MY]
Colleges and universities: improve access to graduate schools in the U.S. for international students, scholars, scientists, and exchange visitors (S. 2653), S1068-S1070 [14FE]
Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): release of reports relative to validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S5133-S5135, S5144, S5163 [5JN]
Congress: accomplishments of the 110th Congress, S408 [29JA], S4562-S4564 [21MY], S4903 [3JN], S6881 [17JY], S8145, S8149 [9SE]
Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 2956), S3704-S3706 [1MY]
Courts: clarify definition of electronic communication service provider relative to granting retroactive immunity in certain civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance, S6471 [9JY]
———grant retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies in certain civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance, S165, S216-S219 [23JA], S232-S244, S251 [24JA], S307, S314, S317-S320 [25JA], S373-S382, S384 [28JA], S406, S421, S436, S439 [29JA], S471-S474 [30JA], S575 [4FE], S704-S706 [6FE], S832, S833 [11FE], S890 [12FE], S952, S953, S962-S964 [13FE], S1015, S1033-S1037 [14FE], S1241 [27FE], S1324, S1331-S1334 [28FE], S1412 [29FE], S1725 [7MR], S5950 [23JN], S5985, S5986, S6083-S6095 [24JN], S6109-S6112, S6115-S6118, S6120-S6129 [25JN], S6196-S6198, S6271 [26JN], S6350, S6351 [7JY], S6381-S6386, S6394-S6416, S6419, S6424-S6429 [8JY], S6452, S6454-S6475 [9JY], S6646 [14JY]
———prohibit granting of retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies in certain civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance, S644-S647, S650 [5FE], S698-S700, S703 [6FE], S838-S841, S864-S878 [11FE], S884, S896, S897, S900 [12FE]
———provide an equivalent to habeas corpus protection for persons held under military authority at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S6085 [24JN]
———provide for the substitution of the U.S. in place of any electronic communications service company in certain civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance, S712-S714 [6FE], S807 [8FE], S827, S841, S843, S862-S864 [11FE], S887, S888, S890 [12FE]
———provide guidelines for Federal courts relative to the use of state secrets of privilege in civil cases (S. 2533), S198-S201 [23JA], S9458 [25SE]
———restore right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror, S7886-S7888 [31JY]
———stay pending cases against telecommunications companies named in civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance and delay pursuit of retroactive immunity until release of report on such surveillance, S6398-S6404, S6407, S6410, S6424, S6425 [8JY], S6454, S6455, S6462, S6463, S6467, S6469, S6470, S6472 [9JY], S6646 [14JY]
Defense Production Act: extend and reauthorize (H.R. 6894), S9551, S9552 [25SE]
Democratic Party: national agenda, S16, S18 [22JA], S6680 [15JY], S6800 [16JY]
Dept. of Defense: activation of U.S. Africa Command as the unified regional combatant command for Africa, S10302 [1OC]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), S8159-S8161 [9SE], S8222, S8227-S8236, S8238-S8242, S8244-S8252, S8255, S8256, S8264-S8268, S8327 [10SE], S8333, S8334, S8339-S8342, S8361-S8364 [11SE], S8457-S8462, S8466, S8468-S8472 [12SE], S8506-S8512, S8517-S8523 [15SE], S8814, S8824-S8826, S8828, S8830-S8837 [16SE], S8903, S8911, S8919, S8920, S8931-S8933 [17SE], S8985, S9013, S9167 [18SE], S9391 [24SE], S10053 [29SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), House amendment, S9977-S9981 [27SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), motion to proceed, S7759 [30JY], S7810, S7826, S7878-S7880 [31JY], S7983 [1AU], S8101, S8103-S8105, S8107-S8110 [8SE], S8156, S8159 [9SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), motion to recommit, S8160 [9SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), unanimous-consent agreement, S8102 [8SE], S8160, S8161 [9SE], S8929 [17SE], S10501 [2OC]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), unanimous-consent request, S7523 [26JY], S8160 [9SE], S8242 [10SE], S8929 [17SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 4986), S53-S57, S84 [22JA], S429 [29JA]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 4986), unanimous-consent agreement, S53 [22JA]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), S4772 [22MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (S. 2787), S2234 [31MR]
———close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S5573 [12JN]
———designation of an Executive Agent to monitor and protect issues related to printed circuit board technology, S8523 [15SE]
———early warning X-band missile defense radar funding, S8250, S8251 [10SE]
———establish a minimum percentage of the gross domestic product to be used for defense spending, S2062 [13MR]
———funding, S2101 [13MR]
———high altitude unmanned aerial vehicles funding, S8466 [12SE]
———incorporation of funding tables included in Committee on Armed Services (Senate) report into authorization legislation to increase earmark transparency, S8814-S8816 [16SE]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations, S3216-S3218 [22AP], S3387 [24AP], S3770 [6MY], S3952, S3957 [8MY], S4005 [12MY]
———military readiness of U.S. forces, S1225 [27FE], S4582 [21MY]
———national missile defense system funding, S8232-S8236, S8238-S8240, S8242, S8264 [10SE]
———prohibit incorporation of funding tables included in Committee on Armed Services (Senate) report into authorization legislation, S8362-S8364 [11SE], S8825 [16SE]
———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained by the U.S. at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, KS (S. 3721), S10815 [8DE]
———require comprehensive plan to improve inventory system, S8268 [10SE], S8471 [12SE], S8836 [16SE]
———study feasibility and advisability of developing ballistic missile interceptors in space, S10052, S10053 [29SE]
———U.S. missile defense sites in Poland and the Czech Republic funding, S8249 [10SE], S8919, S8920 [17SE]
Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for defense activities (S. 3004), S8933 [17SE]
———renewable energy and carbon capture and storage research funding, S5359 [6JN]
———suspend acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, S6999, S7006 [22JY]
———suspend acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (H.R. 6022), S4202 [14MY], S6147 [25JN]
———suspend filling of Strategic Petroleum Reserve for one year or until price of oil drops below a certain level in order to increase supply and reduce costs, S1397 [29FE], S1502 [4MR], S1573 [5MR], S2624 [7AP], S3230 [22AP], S3424-S3426, S3433 [28AP], S3565 [30AP], S3676, S3688 [1MY], S3936, S3939, S3952, S3953 [8MY], S3996, S3999 [12MY], S4049-S4059 [13MY], S4434, S4469 [20MY], S5407 [10JN]
———suspend filling of Strategic Petroleum Reserve for one year or until price of oil drops below a certain level in order to increase supply and reduce costs (S. 2598), S639 [5FE], S739 [6FE], S1107 [25FE], S1249 [27FE], S1360 [28FE], S3489 [29AP], S3670 [1MY], S4006, S4011 [12MY]
———temporarily suspend filling of Strategic Petroleum Reserve to increase supply and reduce costs and include additional acquisition requirements for the Reserve, S5542 [12JN]
———temporarily suspend filling of Strategic Petroleum Reserve to increase supply and reduce costs and include additional acquisition requirements for the Reserve (S. 2927), S3475 [29AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: agriculture and food security and inspections jurisdiction, S4236 [15MY]
———appoint a Chief Human Capital Officer (S. 2816), S2426, S2443 [3AP], S9340 [23SE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), S10459 [2OC]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), House amendment, S9577, S9621, S9622, S9624-S9626, S9850 [26SE], S9883-S9891, S9893-S9897, S9906-S9966, S9973 [27SE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), unanimous-consent agreement, S9557 [25SE]
———authorizing appropriations (S. 3623), S9686-S9688 [26SE]
———establish the Office for Bombing Prevention to address terrorist explosive threats (S. 2960), S3714 [1MY]
———extend and improve the effectiveness of the employment eligibility confirmation program (S. 3093), S5214 [5JN], S5438 [10JN]
———implement National Emergency Technology Guard (NET GUARD) Program, S3173 [18AP], S5825 [19JN]
———implementation of biometric air exit system, S9963 [27SE]
———require completion of a certain number of miles of reinforced fencing along the Southwest border by a certain date (S. 2712), S1655 [5MR], S1661, S1665 [6MR]
———strengthen efforts to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material (H.R. 2631), S9852, S9853 [26SE]
———tribute to employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (S. Res. 472), S1546 [4MR]
———waive the transportation worker identification credential (TWIC card) requirement for certain small business merchant mariners (S. 3377), S7915, S7916 [31JY]
Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 1237), S3513 [29AP]
———Office of Legal Counsel opinions on legality of Presidential authorization of warrantless electronic surveillance and waterboarding of detainees, S5355-S5357 [6JN]
EPA: provide States with financial and technical resources to expand domestic fuels facilities and streamline process for obtaining environmental permits (S. 1503), S4760 [22MY], S5532 [11JN], S7458 [25JY], S9468 [25SE]
Executive Office of the President: issue report to Congress on assessment of status of the war on terrorism, S8160, S8161 [9SE]
Fallon, William J.: resignation as Commander of U.S. Central Command, S1858 [11MR]
FBI: anniversary, S6930 [17JY], S7621 [29JY]
———prevent destruction of terrorist and criminal National Instant Criminal Background Check System records (S. 2935), S3512 [29AP]
Foreign Intelligence and Information Commission: establish to assess needs and provide recommendations to improve foreign intelligence and information collection, analysis, and reporting (S. 3041), S4489 [20MY]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: district court decision on the constitutionality of warrantless electronic surveillance, S6381, S6382, S6386 [8JY]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S1225 [27FE], S3181-S3185 [21AP], S3420 [28AP], S4579 [21MY], S5363 [6JN], S8252, S8254 [10SE], S8330, S8418 [11SE], S8469 [12SE], S9013 [18SE]
———increase investment in capacity and capability of diplomatic and development agencies, S7524 [26JY]
———national objectives priority assignments, S1379 [28FE]
Immigration: enforce existing immigration laws and improve border security, S1555 [5MR]
———establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund for border security, immigration enforcement, and criminal alien removal programs, S1956 [12MR], S2052 [13MR]
———establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund for immigration reform and enforcement, S1976-S1978 [12MR], S2052 [13MR]
———reform, S1721 [7MR], S4296-S4298 [19MY], S9636-S9638 [26SE]
India: condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India (S. Res. 724), S10836 [9DE]
Information services: enhance information security of the Federal Government (S. 3474), S8388 [11SE]
Inhofe, Senator: report on trip to Iraq, S2371-S2374 [3AP]
Intelligence services: application of waterboarding interrogation techniques to individuals under U.S. custody or physical control, S697 [6FE], S812 [8FE], S928-S936, S938-S948, S951, S954 [13FE], S1994 [12MR]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2082), conference report, S844, S845 [11FE], S927-S957 [13FE], S1438 [3MR]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2082), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S948 [13FE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2082), veto, S1789 [10MR], S1994 [12MR]
———establish techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for interrogation of detainees and prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, S927-S957 [13FE], S1438 [3MR], S5725 [18JN], S6085 [24JN]
———improve congressional oversight of intelligence activities, S8507 [15SE]
———improve congressional oversight of intelligence activities (S. Res. 655), S8418-S8420 [11SE], S9267 [23SE]
———limit use of certain interrogation techniques, require notification of the International Committee of the Red Cross of detainees, and prohibit interrogation by contractors (S. 3437), S8044 [1AU]
———require court order for wiretapping calls originated from within the U.S., S714 [6FE], S6349 [7JY]
International relations: express that Group of Eight (G8) Summit participants should foster a more constructive relationship and that Russia should eschew behaviors inconsistent with the Group's objectives (S. Res. 612), S6670 [14JY]
Iran: establish a commission to assess nuclear activities (S. 3578), S9496 [25SE]
———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 (S. Res. 580), S9641 [26SE]
———strengthen economic sanctions on Iran and other countries supporting the development of a nuclear program, S3944 [8MY]
———strengthen economic sanctions on Iran and other countries supporting the development of a nuclear program (S. 970), S1594 [5MR]
Iraq: assessment of statements by Senator McCain on war and reconstruction efforts, S2768 [9AP]
———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S306 [25JA], S423-S428 [29JA], S526-S528 [31JA], S1021 [14FE], S1162-S1194 [26FE], S1221-S1229, S1232-S1241, S1244-S1248, S1250-S1260 [27FE], S1323, S1324, S1327-S1331, S1362 [28FE], S1735 [7MR], S1858, S1870 [11MR], S2123 [13MR], S2208 [31MR], S2371-S2374 [3AP], S3181-S3185 [21AP], S3423 [28AP], S3569, S3586 [30AP], S3649 [1MY], S4583-S4585 [21MY], S4761, S4767 [22MY], S5735 [18JN], S9177 [22SE]
———congressional testimony of David H. Petraeus and Ryan C. Crocker relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S2619 [7AP], S2709-S2711, S2715, S2716, S2721, S2731-S2733 [8AP], S2767, S2768, S2773-S2779, S2790, S2795-S2797 [9AP], S2832, S2923 [10AP]
———ensure that any agreement containing a U.S. security commitment or arrangement is approved by Congress, S8468 [12SE], S8818, S8819 [16SE]
———ensure that any agreement containing a U.S. security commitment or arrangement is concluded as a treaty or is approved by Congress (S. 3433), S8040 [1AU]
———impact of financial costs of war on U.S. domestic priorities, S1239 [27FE], S1729 [7MR], S3649, S3654 [1MY], S4581 [21MY]
———provide for congressional consultation relative to certain long-term agreements and ensure that such agreements are in the form of a treaty to which the Senate has given advice and consent, S5568 [12JN]
Isakson, Senator: report on trip to Iraq, S413 [29JA]
Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America, S4613 [21MY], S5566-S5568 [12JN]
Leiter, Michael E.: nomination to be National Counterterrorism Center Director, S5458 [10JN]
Montana: tribute to Air National Guard 120th Fighter Wing, S1345 [28FE]
National Center for Strategic Communications: establish (S. 3546), S9283 [23SE]
National Cyber Security Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 697), S10127, S10179 [30SE]
National Defense University: tribute, S780 [7FE]
National Guard: authorize the provision of support for border control activities of the Dept. of Homeland Security (S. 2716), S1599, S1655 [5MR], S1661, S1665 [6MR]
National objectives: advance America's priorities (S. 3297), S6951 [21JY], S6981, S7032 [22JY], S7089, S7090 [23JY], S7270-S7272 [24JY], S9003 [18SE], S9226 [23SE]
———advance America's priorities (S. 3297), motion to proceed, S7509-S7511, S7519, S7520 [26JY], S7542-S7554, S7561-S7564 [28JY], S7757 [30JY], S7883, S7888 [31JY], S10627 [19NO], S10702 [20NO], S10859 [10DE]
———advance America's priorities (S. 3297), unanimous-consent request, S7555, S7561 [28JY], S8984 [18SE], S9172-S9174 [22SE], S9230 [23SE]
———priority assignments, S9634 [26SE]
National Security Agency: Presidential authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants, S239, S240 [24JA], S8914, S8915 [17SE]
Navy: DDG-1000 Zumwalt destroyer program funding, S9907 [27SE]
New and Emerging Technologies (NET) 911 Improvement Act: technical correction (H.R. 6946), S10019 [27SE]
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary, S4026 [12MY]
———anniversary (S. Res. 561), S4119 [13MY]
Pakistan: increase oversight of coalition support funds, S6321 [27JN]
Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, S85 [22JA], S3477, S3478 [29AP], S3676 [1MY], S4001 [12MY], S4903, S4908, S4942, S4989 [3JN], S5386 [9JN], S5672 [17JN], S6860, S6862 [16JY], S6881, S6882, S6886-S6888 [17JY], S7120 [23JY], S7580 [29JY], S9009-S9011 [18SE]
Power resources: enhance energy security of the U.S. by promoting biofuels, S3684 [1MY], S4219 [15MY]
———establish a new Manhattan Project for clean energy independence, S3572-S3576 [30AP], S4016-S4018 [12MY]
———move toward energy independence through a coordinated development of renewable energy sources, including wave, solar, wind, geothermal, and biofuels production, S2335 [2AP], S4954 [3JN]
———national energy policy, S1341 [28FE], S1398-S1401, S1414, S1415 [29FE], S5715 [18JN], S5791-S5794 [19JN]
———promote energy independence and security, S3172 [18AP]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), S1083 [14FE], S1437-S1440, S1443-S1446 [3MR], S1549, S1550 [5MR], S1687 [6MR], S1728, S1735 [7MR], S2119 [13MR], S2367-S2371, S2375-S2396, S2400-S2424 [3AP], S2591-S2610 [4AP], S2619-S2625, S2628-S2632 [7AP], S2710, S2716-S2731, S2733-S2738 [8AP], S2780, S2782-S2790, S2792, S2794, S2797-S2811 [9AP], S2829, S2832, S2836-S2861 [10AP], S3932 [7MY], S5384 [9JN]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), House amendments, S5772-S5776, S5781-S5788, S5790, S5791, S5796, S5814-S5819 [19JN], S5921, S5925-S5928 [20JN], S5949, S5952-S5954 [23JN], S5975-S5978, S5980-S5983, S6004, S6082 [24JN], S6097, S6101, S6105-S6108, S6112-S6114, S6137-S6143 [25JN], S6185, S6270, S6274 [26JN], S6354-S6356 [7JY], S6494 [9JY], S6516-S6521, S6524, S6540, S6543, S6547 [10JY], S6585, S6590-S6595 [11JY], S6646 [14JY], S6713, S6735 [15JY], S6884 [17JY], S7089, S7111, S7112, S7130, S7131 [23JY], S7217, S7223-S7226, S7248, S7255, S7256, S7268-S7270 [24JY], S7436, S7438, S7443, S7448-S7451, S7454, S7456, S7458, S7459, S7468-S7472 [25JY], S7489-S7496, S7498-S7506, S7511, S7513, S7518 [26JY], S7566 [28JY], S7620 [29JY], S7985, S7999 [1AU]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), motion to proceed, S1217-S1220 [27FE], S1342, S1346-S1348, S1358-S1371, S1374-S1376 [28FE], S1393-S1398, S1401-S1409, S1413, S1416 [29FE], S2207, S2212, S2218 [31MR], S2254-S2263, S2266-S2275, S2277-S2284 [1AP], S2314-S2319, S2321-S2333, S2336 [2AP]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent agreement, S1358 [28FE], S2250 [31MR]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), unanimous-consent agreement, S7433 [24JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), unanimous-consent request, S5975 [24JN], S6141, S6142 [25JN], S7255 [24JY]
———promote energy security, S3851-S3853, S3872-S3877 [7MY], S3936-S3939, S3966, S3967 [8MY], S3993-S3996, S4018-S4022 [12MY], S4048-S4057, S4060, S4075 [13MY], S4128-S4130 [14MY]
———promote energy security (S. 2958), S3710-S3712 [1MY], S6807 [16JY], S6920 [17JY], S6996 [22JY]
———promote energy security (S. 2973), S3750 [2MY], S3751 [6MY], S4001 [12MY], S5177 [5JN], S5468, S5490 [11JN], S5541 [12JN], S6956 [21JY], S6991 [22JY]
———promote energy security (S. 3222), S6414 [8JY]
———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), S8811 [16SE], S8906 [17SE], S9167 [18SE]
Reid, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to Afghanistan, S8236-S8238 [10SE]
Republican Party: national agenda, S10937 [11DE]
Saudi Arabia: limit issuance of a letter of offer relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to Saudi Arabia (S.J. Res. 32), S4112, S4121 [13MY], S4123 [14MY]
Senate Border Security and Enforcement First Caucus: introduction of immigration-related legislative package, S1662, S1664-S1669, S1700 [6MR], S1721 [7MR]
Senate National Security Working Group: extend authorities (S. Res. 715), S10775 [20NO]
Space policy: release of National Security Space Independent Assessment Panel report, S10636 [19NO]
Specter, Senator: report on trip to Mexico and Venezuela, S9392-S9396 [24SE]
———report on trip to United Kingdom, Israel, Pakistan, Jordan, Syria, Austria, and Belgium, S67 [22JA]
Stevens, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to Iraq and Tunisia, S1348-S1350 [28FE]
Supreme Court: decision in Boumediene v. Bush on right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror, S5548, S5551, S5573-S5575 [12JN], S5950 [23JN], S6350 [7JY]
Telephones: facilitate rapid deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services, encourage transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network and improve 911 and E-911 access to those with disabilities (H.R. 3403), S5665 [16JN], S7732 [30JY]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S8252, S8254 [10SE], S8329-S8339, S8341 [11SE]
———anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 656), S8418, S8455 [11SE]
———assessment of efforts to bring Osama bin Laden and other leaders of al-Qaeda to justice, S9396 [24SE]
———improve the terrorism hoax statute (S. 735), S1196 [26FE]
———moment of silence to commemorate anniversary of terrorist attacks, unanimous-consent agreement, S8326 [10SE]
———require a report setting forth the U.S. global strategy to combat and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (S. 2634), S992 [13FE], S993 [14FE]
———require a report setting forth the U.S. global strategy to combat and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (S. 2634), motion to proceed, S1159-S1162, S1164, S1174, S1176 [26FE], S1217, S1245-S1248, S1255-S1261 [27FE], S1323, S1327-S1331, S1334-S1339, S1343-S1345, S1362 [28FE]
———require a report setting forth the U.S. global strategy to combat and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (S. 2634), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent agreement, S1358 [28FE]
———require a report setting forth the U.S. global strategy to combat and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (S. 2634), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent request, S1235, S1236 [27FE]
———require a report setting forth the U.S. global strategy to combat and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (S. 2634), unanimous-consent agreement, S1082 [14FE]
Treaties and agreements: establish benchmarks for free trade agreements, S438 [29JA]
———resolutions of ratification considered and ratified en bloc, S9554 [25SE]
Reports filed
Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5982) (H. Rept. 110-688), H5042 [5JN]
Bureau of Reclamation Site Security Costs Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1662) (S. Rept. 110-323), S2944 [10AP]
Catching Operational Vulnerabilities by Ensuring Random Testing (COVERT) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5909) (H. Rept. 110-687), H5042 [5JN]
Challenges and Recommendations for U.S. Overhead Architecture: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 110-914), H10827 [3OC]
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5577) (H. Rept. 110-550), H1770 [14MR]
Civil Air Patrol Homeland Security Support Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1333) (H. Rept. 110-691), H5042 [5JN]
———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1333) (H. Rept. 110-691), H5406 [12JN]
Clarify and Improve Authorities Relative to Availability of Educational Assistance for Armed Forces Members Who Have Served After September 11, 2001: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 3339) (S. Rept. 110-433), S7526 [26JY]
Consideration of H.R. 5658, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1213) (H. Rept. 110-661), H4320 [20MY]
———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1218) (H. Rept. 110-666), H4452 [21MY]
Consideration of H.R. 5959, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1343) (H. Rept. 110-759), H6576 [15JY]
Consideration of H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1433) (H. Rept. 110-853), H8126 [15SE]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2638, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1488) (H. Rept. 110-875), H9083 [23SE]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and Domestic Needs, and Iraq Policy Restrictions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1197) (H. Rept. 110-636), H3884 [14MY]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3221, Housing and Economic Recovery Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1363) (H. Rept. 110-767), H6824 [22JY]
Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and Domestic Needs, and Iraq Policy Restrictions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1284) (H. Rept. 110-720), H5728 [19JN]
Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1175) (H. Rept. 110-622), H3108 [6MY]
Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material Amendment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 110-24), S8854 [16SE]
Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 263) (H. Rept. 110-829), H7852 [8SE]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 3001) (S. Rept. 110-335), S4028 [12MY]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 5658) (H. Rept. 110-652), H4064 [16MY], H4320 [20MY]
———Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 3002), S4028 [12MY]
Dept. of Energy Appropriations for Defense Activities: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 3004), S4028 [12MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6947) (H. Rept. 110-862), H8475 [18SE]
———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3181) (S. Rept. 110-396), S5962 [23JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security Chief Human Capital Officer Appointment: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2816) (S. Rept. 110-466), S8853 [16SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security National Bio and Agrodefense Facility Establishment: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1717) (H. Rept. 110-819), H7805 [1AU]
Dept. of Homeland Security Pilot Program To Deploy Mobile Biometric Identification Equipment on Maritime Vessels for Immigration Enforcement: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2490) (H. Rept. 110-751), H6405 [10JY]
Fair, Accurate, Secure, and Timely (FAST) Redress Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4179) (H. Rept. 110-686), H5042 [5JN]
Federal Agency Data Protection Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4791) (H. Rept. 110-664), H4452 [21MY]
Federal Information Security Management Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3474), S10323 [1OC]
Homeland Security Network Defense and Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5983) (H. Rept. 110-777), H7163 [24JY]
Homeland Security Open Source Information Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3815) (H. Rept. 110-763), H6733 [21JY]
———Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3815), S9414 [24SE]
Implementing the Controlled Unclassified Information Framework Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3662), S10323 [1OC]
Improving Public Access to Documents Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6193) (H. Rept. 110-779), H7168 [28JY]
Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 5959) (H. Rept. 110-665), H4452 [21MY], H6405 [10JY]
———Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 2996) (S. Rept. 110-333), S3974 [8MY]
Justice for Victims of Torture and Terrorism Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5167) (H. Rept. 110-844), H8126 [15SE]
Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 6028) (H. Rept. 110-673), H4876 [3JN], H5109 [9JN]
National Bombing Prevention Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2292) (S. Rept. 110-481), S9279 [23SE]
———Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4749) (H. Rept. 110-689), H5042 [5JN]
Next Generation of Border and Maritime Security Technologies Provision: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3916) (H. Rept. 110-684), H4973 [4JN]
Next Generation Radiation Screening Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5531) (H. Rept. 110-764), H6823 [22JY]
Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2631), S9492 [25SE]
———Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2631) (H. Rept. 110-708), H5327 [11JN]
Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3175) (S. Rept. 110-479), S9204 [22SE]
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 6109) (H. Rept. 110-725), H5728 [19JN]
Prohibit Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers From Operating Beyond U.S.-Mexico Border Area Unless Expressly Authorized by Congress: Committee on Transportion and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 6630) (H. Rept. 110-833), H7955 [9SE]
Protocols to the Convention Concerning Safety of Maritime Navigation and to the Protocol Concerning Safety of Fixed Platforms on the Continental Shelf: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 110-25), S8854 [16SE]
Reducing Over-Classification Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4806) (H. Rept. 110-776), H7163 [24JY]
Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 1284, Consideration of H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1281) (H. Rept. 110-719), H5579 [18JN]
Security Assistance Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3563) (S. Rept. 110-496), S9414 [24SE]
Security Clearance Reform—Upgrading the Gateway to the National Security Community: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 110-916), H10856 [20NO]
State Secrets Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2533) (S. Rept. 110-442), S8034 [1AU]
Transportation Security Administration Enhancement of Security Against Terrorist Attacks and Other Security Threats to Rail and Mass Transit Lines: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 1150) (H. Rept. 110-716), H5480 [17JN]
Resolutions of ratification
Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material Amendment, S8854 [16SE], S9555 [25SE]
Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, S8855 [16SE]
Protocols to the Convention Concerning Safety of Maritime Navigation and to the Protocol Concerning Safety of Fixed Platforms on the Continental Shelf, S8854 [16SE], S9556 [25SE]
Rulings of the Chair
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), S4475 [20MY], S4742 [22MY], H3934 [15MY]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5959), H6628 [16JY]
Power resources: promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), S5812 [19JN]
———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), H8152 [16SE]
Statements
Dept. of Homeland Security Agriculture and Food Security and Inspections Jurisdiction, S4237 [15MY]
InterAction Annual Forum: Representative McCollum, E885 [12MY]
National Security Implications of Global Climate Change: Gordon R. Sullivan, Military Advisory Board, S5167 [5JN]
———T. Joseph Lopez, Military Advisory Board, S5167 [5JN]
Report on Trip to United Kingdom, Israel, Pakistan, Jordan, Syria, Austria, and Belgium: Senator Specter, S68-S75 [22JA]
Summaries
Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2638), S9887 [27SE]
Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act (S. 2956), S3708 [1MY]
Tables
Congressional earmarks and congressionally directed spending items included in H.R. 2638, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9907-S9958 [27SE]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 410, FBI anniversary, H8086 [15SE]
H. Con. Res. 442, corrections in enrollment of S. 3001, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H10673 [2OC]
H. Res. 991, recognize exceptional sacrifice of Army National Guard 69th Infantry Regiment in support of Global War on Terrorism, H1606 [12MR]
H. Res. 1038, tribute to Dept. of Homeland Security employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation, H2088 [9AP]
H. Res. 1080, tribute to 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles, H6421 [14JY]
H. Res. 1150, Transportation Security Administration enhancement of security against terrorist attacks and other security threats to rail and mass transit lines, H5502 [18JN]
H. Res. 1175, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, H3134 [7MY]
H. Res. 1197, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 2642, emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions, H3891 [15MY]
H. Res. 1213, consideration of H.R. 5658, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H4337 [21MY]
H. Res. 1218, consideration of H.R. 5658, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H4457 [22MY]
H. Res. 1263, ensure that all House Members, committees, and offices are alerted of the dangers of electronic attacks on computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties, H5280 [11JN]
H. Res. 1281, same-day consideration of H. Res. 1284, consideration of H.R. 2642, emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions, H5592 [19JN]
H. Res. 1284, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 2642, emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions, H5611 [19JN]
H. Res. 1343, consideration of H.R. 5959, intelligence services appropriations, H6582 [16JY]
H. Res. 1363, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 3221, Housing and Economic Recovery Act, H6840 [23JY]
H. Res. 1420, terrorist attacks anniversary, H8025 [11SE]
H. Res. 1429, tribute to Dept. of Homeland Security employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts to protect and secure the Nation and support for National Preparedness Month, H10274 [27SE]
H. Res. 1433, consideration of H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, H8152 [16SE]
H. Res. 1488, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 2638, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H9218 [24SE]
H. Res. 1532, condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India, H10905 [10DE]
H.J. Res. 70, Army Reserve anniversary, H2022 [8AP]
H.R. 1333, Civil Air Patrol Homeland Security Support Act, H5510 [18JN]
H.R. 2490, Dept. of Homeland Security pilot program to deploy mobile biometric identification equipment on maritime vessels for immigration enforcement, H7182 [29JY]
H.R. 2631, Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act, S9852 [26SE], H5513 [18JN]
H.R. 2638, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H9248-H9289 [24SE]
H.R. 2642, emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions, S4444-S4460 [20MY]
H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act, H3219-H3282 [8MY]
H.R. 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, S2844-S2859 [10AP], S3087-S3102 [16AP], H3204-H3219 [8MY]
H.R. 3221, Housing and Economic Recovery Act, S6736-S6797 [15JY], H6916-H6987 [23JY]
H.R. 3232, Travel Promotion Act, H9929-H9931 [25SE]
H.R. 3403, New and Emerging Technologies (NET) 911 Improvement Act, H5826-H5828 [23JN]
H.R. 3815, Homeland Security Open Source Information Enhancement Act, H7189 [29JY]
H.R. 4179, Fair, Accurate, Secure, and Timely (FAST) Redress Act, H5491 [18JN]
H.R. 4749, National Bombing Prevention Act, H5506-H5508 [18JN]
H.R. 4791, Federal Agency Data Protection Act, H4853 [3JN]
H.R. 4806, Reducing Over-Classification Act, H7183 [29JY]
H.R. 4986, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H76-H257 [16JA]
H.R. 5167, Justice for Victims of Torture and Terrorism Act, H8098-H8100 [15SE]
H.R. 5531, Next Generation Radiation Screening Act, H7180 [29JY]
H.R. 5909, Catching Operational Vulnerabilities by Ensuring Random Testing (COVERT) Act, H5498 [18JN]
H.R. 5959, intelligence services appropriations, H6607-H6617 [16JY]
H.R. 5982, Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act, H5496 [18JN]
H.R. 5983, Homeland Security Network Defense and Accountability Act, H7176-H7178 [29JY]
H.R. 6022, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act, H3702 [13MY]
H.R. 6028, Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act, H5126-H5132 [10JN]
H.R. 6109, Pre-Disaster Mitigation Act, H5816 [23JN]
H.R. 6193, Improving Public Access to Documents Act, H7186-H7188 [29JY]
H.R. 6545, National Energy Security Intelligence Act, H6796 [22JY]
H.R. 6630, prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area unless expressly authorized by Congress, H7913 [9SE]
H.R. 6894, Defense Production Act extension and reauthorization, H8699 [23SE]
H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, H8180-H8211 [16SE]
H.R. 6946, technical correction to New and Emerging Technologies (NET) 911 Improvement Act, H9926 [25SE]
H.R. 6999, Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, H10145-H10150 [27SE]
S. 2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act, S740 [6FE]
S. 2653, American Competitiveness Through International Openness Now (ACTION) Act, S1070-S1072 [14FE]
S. 2816, Dept. of Homeland Security Chief Human Capital Officer appointment, S9340 [23SE], H10273 [27SE]
S. 2956, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, S3706-S3708 [1MY]
S. 3001, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S9042-S9103 [18SE], H9090-H9206 [24SE]
S. 3002, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S9103-S9148 [18SE]
S. 3004, Dept. of Energy appropriations for defense activities, S9163 [18SE]
S. 3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act, S7032-S7075 [22JY]
S. 3377, Small Marine Business and Fishing Guide Relief Act, S7916 [31JY]
S. 3433, Iraq Security Agreement Act, S8040 [1AU]
S. 3437, Restoring America's Integrity Act, S8045 [1AU]
S. 3474, Federal Information Security Management Act, S8389-S8391 [11SE]
S. 3612, Travelers' Privacy Protection Act, S9673-S9676 [26SE]
S. 3623, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9688-S9708 [26SE]
S. 3721, prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained by the U.S. at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, KS, S10815 [8DE]
S. Res. 472, tribute to Dept. of Homeland Security employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation, S1531, S1547 [4MR]
S. Res. 480, recognize strategic importance and welcome establishment of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), S2009 [12MR]
S. Res. 501, tribute to Armed Forces members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S2450-S2484 [3AP]
S. Res. 513, Army Reserve anniversary, S2979, S2981 [14AP]
S. Res. 561, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) anniversary, S4114, S4120 [13MY]
S. Res. 580, 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, S4894 [2JN]
S. Res. 612, express that Group of Eight (G8) Summit participants should foster a more constructive relationship and that Russia should eschew behaviors inconsistent with the Group's objectives, S6653, S6670 [14JY]
S. Res. 655, improve congressional oversight of intelligence activities, S8416 [11SE]
S. Res. 656, terrorist attacks anniversary, S8417, S8455 [11SE]
S. Res. 697, support goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, S10127, S10178 [30SE]
S. Res. 715, Senate National Security Working Group authorities extension, S10754, S10775 [20NO]
S. Res. 724, condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India, S10834, S10836 [9DE]