VIRGINIA
Amendments
Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), H5012 [5JN]
———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), consideration (H. Res. 1233), H4989 [5JN]
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 1286), H6371, H6372 [10JY]
———designate (H.R. 1286), consideration (H. Res. 1317), H6354 [10JY]
Articles and editorials
Bloated Payroll Behind Metro's Budgetary Woes, H5251 [11JN]
Time To End Metro's Gravy Train, H5251 [11JN]
Washington Metro Needs Reform, Not a Federal Bailout, H5252 [11JN]
Webb Splits With Obama Over Drilling, H7652 [31JY]
Bills and resolutions
Abingdon, VA: anniversary of Barter Theatre (see H.J. Res. 90), H4974 [4JN] (see H. Con. Res. 416), H8275 [16SE]
Chesapeake Bay: require OMB to prepare a crosscut budget for restoration activities in the watershed and require EPA to develop and implement an adaptive management plan (see H.R. 6771), H7787 [31JY]
Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (see S. 2707), S1596 [5MR] (see H.R. 5540), H1341 [5MR]
———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), consideration (see H. Res. 1233), H4876 [3JN]
Coastal zones: authorize to petition for authorization to conduct natural gas and/or crude oil exploration and extraction activities in any area that is a certain distance beyond the coastal zone (see H.R. 6781), H7806 [1AU]
Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis Post Office, Gloucester, VA: designate (see S. 2725), S1703 [6MR] (see H.R. 5489), H1073 [26FE]
Jefferson National Forest: convey the New River State Park campground to Virginia (see H.R. 6182), H4974 [4JN]
National Capital Region Leadership in Environmental and Energy Stewardship Commission: establish (see H.R. 6171), H4877 [3JN]
Natural gas: allow for natural gas exploration and drilling activities in the coastal zone of the State (see S. 3147), S5753 [18JN]
Northern Neck National Heritage Area: feasibility study (see S. 3039), S4487 [20MY]
Power resources: allow offshore oil and gas leasing off the coast (see H.R. 6724), H7786 [31JY]
Rappahannock River: designate portion as John W. Warner Rapids (see S. 3482), S8383 [11SE] (see S. 3550), S9414 [24SE] (see H.R. 7031), H9084 [23SE]
Tornadoes: express sympathy and support to citizens of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights for damage caused by tornadoes (see H. Res. 1178), H3186 [7MY]
University of Mary Washington: anniversary (see H. Res. 1387), H7307 [29JY]
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 1286), consideration (see H. Res. 1317), H6228 [8JY]
Water Resources Development Act: modify the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection program by expanding the Corps of Engineers' role in cleanup (see H.R. 6550), H6726 [17JY]
Biographies
Cleary, Michael J., S2374 [3AP]
Letters
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network continuing authorization: several State and city officials, H5010 [5JN]
Lists
Peace Corps volunteers from Virginia's Eighth Congressional District, H1355 [6MR]
Rollcall vote on Warner amendment to H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act, allowing natural gas exploration and drilling activities in the coastal zone of Virginia, S6908 [17JY]
Motions
Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), H5014 [5JN]
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 1286), H6374, H6375 [10JY]
Programs
Ben Dutton—Keeper of the Flame, E983 [21MY]
Remarks in House
Abingdon, VA: anniversary of Barter Theatre (H. Con. Res. 416), H10116 [26SE]
———anniversary of Barter Theatre (H.J. Res. 90), E1170 [9JN]
Alexandria, VA: tribute to T.C. Williams High School boys' basketball team, E530 [8AP]
Annandale, VA: anniversary of Annandale Lions Club, E455 [31MR]
Armed Forces: tribute to Army 8th Battalion, 4th Regiment association reunion, E782 [30AP]
Belle Grove, Inc.: tribute to campaign to purchase land adjacent to Belle Grove Plantation, E2360 [10DE]
Chesapeake Bay: reduce nutrient loads in the Bay and its tributaries by assisting agricultural producers in making changes to cropping systems, grazing management, and nutrient management, H3811 [14MY]
Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: prohibit permanent authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network, H5012-H5014 [5JN]
———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), H5004-H5016 [5JN], E310 [5MR]
———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), consideration (H. Res. 1233), H4980-H4989 [5JN]
———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), motion to recommit, H5014, H5015 [5JN]
Chincoteague, VA: anniversary, H1622 [13MR]
Civil War—U.S.: anniversary, E1744 [9SE]
Coastal zones: authorize to petition for authorization to conduct natural gas and/or crude oil exploration and extraction activities in any area that is a certain distance beyond the coastal zone (H.R. 6781), E1696 [1AU]
Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis Post Office, Gloucester, VA: designate (H.R. 5489), H2081-H2083 [9AP], E614 [15AP], E637 [16AP]
Dept. of the Interior: create a program to inform Chesapeake Bay residents on the impact rising fuel prices have on their livelihoods and recreational opportunities, H5014, H5015 [5JN]
———tribute to Honor Award recipients, E922 [14MY]
Dutton, Benjamin B., Jr.: Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival ``Keeper of the Flame'' honoree, E983 [21MY]
Fairfax, VA: anniversary of St. Mary of Sorrows Church, E1717 [8SE]
———tribute to Jewish Community Center Maccabi ArtsFest, E1568 [25JY]
Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, E1707 [8SE]
———anniversary of Fairfax County Planning Commission, E1397 [8JY]
———anniversary of Oakton High School, E518 [4AP]
———tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards recipients, E335, E336, E337, E338, E339 [10MR]
Fort A.P. Hill, VA: Dept. of Defense Commander in Chief's Award for Installation Excellence recipient, E851 [7MY]
Gibson, Ian: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1286 [19JN]
Glen Allen, VA: Short Pump Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ``Essential Elements—Schools to Watch'' list, E1384 [26JN]
Green, Darrell: Commonwealth Academy Recognition for Educators (CARE) Award recipient, E764 [29AP]
Hampton, VA: tribute to Phoebus High School football team, E2384 [10DE]
Horejsi, John: Fairfax County, VA, Federation of Citizens Associations Fairfax County Citizen of the Year award recipient, E307 [5MR]
Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area: establish, H2809 [29AP]
Keltner, Sam: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1278 [19JN]
King George County, VA: anniversary of King George Ruritan Club, E2005 [25SE]
Leesburg, VA: anniversary, E1275 [19JN]
National Capital Region: improve mutual aid agreements (S. 1245), H5085 [9JN]
National Trails System Act: allow for the development, production, conveyance, or transmission of energy on national trails, H6374 [10JY]
Nielsen Builders, Inc.: anniversary, E2321 [20NO]
Northumberland County, VA: anniversary of Fairfields Volunteer Fire Dept., H260 [16JA]
Prince Edward County, VA: tribute to American Cancer Society Longwood University/Prince Edward County Relay for Life, H1872 [1AP]
Rappahannock River: designate portion as John W. Warner Rapids (S. 3550), H10609 [29SE]
Red Birch Energy, Inc.: tribute to canola biodiesel project in Bassett Forks, VA, H7335 [30JY]
Roanoke, VA: tribute to Taubman Museum of Art, E2330 [20NO]
Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr., Federal Courthouse, Richmond, VA: designate (S. 2403), H7813-H7816 [8SE]
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia (organization): anniversary, E1606 [30JY]
Virginia Beach, VA: anniversary of Pungo Strawberry Festival, E974 [20MY]
Virginia Tech University: anniversary of campus shootings, E630, E631, E632, E633, E637 [16AP], E642 [17AP], E694 [23AP], E734 [24AP]
Warren, Sean: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1281 [19JN]
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: authorize additional Federal contributions for maintaining and improving transit system, H5250-H5254 [11JN], H9361 [24SE]
———require local jurisdictions to establish a reliable source of funding for Metro operating and maintenance costs prior to receiving Federal funding, H5232, H5248 [11JN], H9361 [24SE]
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: assess impact of designation on energy production, H6372 [10JY]
———designate (H.R. 1286), H6364-H6373 [10JY]
———designate (H.R. 1286), consideration (H. Res. 1317), H6349, H6354 [10JY]
———designate (H.R. 1286), corrections in engrossment, H6378 [10JY]
———designate (H.R. 1286), motion to recommit, H6374, H6375 [10JY]
———prohibit addition of lands accepted or acquired by means of eminent domain, H6371 [10JY]
Water Resources Development Act: modify the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection program by expanding the Corps of Engineers' role in cleanup (H.R. 6550), E1506 [17JY]
Wilkins, Charles (Andrew): Eagle Scout Award recipient, H3054 [6MY]
Wilson, Jennifer J.: Aggregates Manager (publication) AggMan of the Year award recipient, E250 [27FE]
Woodbridge, VA: anniversary of Lake Ridge Fellowship House, E1160 [5JN]
Remarks in Senate
Abingdon, VA: anniversary of Barter Theatre (H. Con. Res. 416), S10130 [30SE]
Agee, G. Steven: nomination to be circuit judge, S4291 [19MY], S4435-S4443 [20MY]
Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network, S7545 [28JY], S7888 [31JY]
Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis Post Office, Gloucester, VA: designate (H.R. 5489), S3270 [22AP]
———designate (S. 2725), S1705 [6MR], S4046 [12MY]
Conrad, Glen E.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6910 [17JY]
Davis, Mark S.: nomination to be district judge, S5412-S5417 [10JN]
Fort A.P. Hill, VA: Army Chief of Staff Communities of Excellence Award recipient, S4027 [12MY]
Jefferson, Thomas: anniversary of birth, S3497 [29AP]
Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area: establish, S2881 [10AP]
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend, S2880 [10AP]
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: maintain current slot and perimeter rules for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport, S3476 [29AP]
———revise current slot and perimeter rules for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, S4098 [13MY]
Natural gas: allow for natural gas exploration and drilling activities in the coastal zone of the State, S5565 [12JN]
———allow for natural gas exploration and drilling activities in the coastal zone of the State (S. 3147), S5755, S5756 [18JN]
Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S1460-S1462 [3MR]
Rappahannock River: designate portion as John W. Warner Rapids (S. 3482), S8416 [11SE]
———designate portion as John W. Warner Rapids (S. 3550), S9434 [24SE]
Richmond, VA: Defense Supply Center Richmond recipient of Army Chief of Staff Communities of Excellence Award recipient, S4027 [12MY]
Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr., Federal Courthouse, Richmond, VA: designate (S. 2403), S6080 [24JN], S8116 [8SE], S8217 [9SE]
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail: designate, S2879 [10AP]
Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Virginia, S3476 [29AP]
Trenga, Anthony J.: nomination to be district judge, S9591 [26SE]
Virginia Tech University: anniversary of campus shootings, S3022 [15AP], S3039, S3052, S3070 [16AP], S3587 [30AP]
Warner, Senator: appreciation for tributes, S10156, S10159, S10160, S10161 [30SE]
———appreciation of opportunity to serve, S9971, S9980 [27SE], S10042 [29SE], S10149 [30SE]
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: authorize additional Federal contributions for maintaining and improving the transit system, S7546, S7550 [28JY], S10032-S10034, S10039, S10040, S10052 [29SE], S10286, S10288-S10290 [1OC]
Reports filed
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2707) (S. Rept. 110-404), S6327 [27JN]
———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5540) (H. Rept. 110-667), H4828 [22MY]
Consideration of H.R. 1286, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Designation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1317) (H. Rept. 110-744), H6228 [8JY]
Consideration of H.R. 5540, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1233) (H. Rept. 110-677), H4876 [3JN]
Designate Portion of Rappahannock River as John W. Warner Rapids: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3550), S9414 [24SE]
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Extension Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1991) (S. Rept. 110-306), S2943 [10AP]
Nomination of Anthony J. Trenga To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9492 [25SE]
Nomination of Mark S. Davis To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3401 [24AP]
Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr., Federal Courthouse, Richmond, VA: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2403), S5039 [4JN]
———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (S. 2403) (H. Rept. 110-824), H7852 [8SE]
Virginia Ridge and Valley Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 570) (S. Rept. 110-349), S5656 [16JN]
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Designation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1286) (H. Rept. 110-736), H6228 [8JY]
Resignations
Davis, Tom, H10859, H10860 [9DE]
Resumes
Agee, G. Steven, S4438 [20MY]
Davis, Mark S., S5413 [10JN]
Rulings of the Chair
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 1286), H6375 [10JY]
Subpoena Notices
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, H485 [29JA], H563 [6FE], H10816 [3OC]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 416, anniversary of Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA, H10116 [26SE]
H. Res. 1233, consideration of H.R. 5540, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network continuing authorization, H4981 [5JN]
H. Res. 1317, consideration of H.R. 1286, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Designation Act, H6349 [10JY]
H.R. 5489, Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis Post Office, Gloucester, VA, H2081 [9AP]
H.R. 5540, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network continuing authorization, H5004 [5JN]
S. 1245, National Capital Region mutual aid agreement improvement, H5085 [9JN]
S. 2403, Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr., Federal Courthouse, Richmond, VA, S6081 [24JN], S8217 [9SE], H7813 [8SE]
S. 3550, Rappahannock River portion designation as John W. Warner Rapids, S9434 [24SE], H10609 [29SE]
Tributes
Davis, Jo Ann, E2146 [28SE]
Davis, Representative Tom, E2081 [27SE]
Langston, John M., E1258 [18JN]
Monroe, James, E852 [7MY]
Warner, Senator, S8470, S8471 [12SE], S8820, S8836 [16SE], S9366, S9388 [24SE], S9465, S9475 [25SE], S9600, S9621, S9626-S9628, S9630 [26SE], S9971, S9973, S9980 [27SE], S10029, S10040, S10041 [29SE], S10132, S10148, S10150, S10155, S10158-S10160, S10161 [30SE], S10221, S10295-S10297 [1OC], S10401, S10418, S10427, S10435, S10436, S10437 [2OC], S10551 [17NO], S10631 [19NO], S10716, S10719 [20NO], S10827 [9DE], S10901, S10939 [11DE], S10966-S10968 [12DE]
Webb, Senator, S4442 [20MY]
Wolf, Representative, H8642 [23SE]