ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2410), H6483 [10JN]

Foreign Service: modernize (H.R. 2410), H6483 [10JN]

Pakistan: authorize democratic, economic, social development, and security assistance (H.R. 1886), H6574 [11JN]

Appointments

Committee to escort British Prime Minister Gordon Brown into the House Chamber, H2928 [4MR]

Committee to escort German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, into the House Chamber, H12201 [3NO]

Conferee: H.R. 2647, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strength, H10488 [6OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: acknowledge significant strategic, political, economic, and humanitarian importance (see H. Con. Res. 128), H8708 [23JY]

Alto Lee Adams, Sr., U.S. Courthouse, Fort Pierce, FL: designate (see H.R. 3193), H8025 [13JY]

American Legion Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 679), H9343 [8SE]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: extend program for economic recovery payments (see H.R. 3691), H11582 [21OC]

Animals: issue a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 1454), H3399 [12MR]

———prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H1248 [11FE]

Armed Forces: authorize members to designate anyone as the person authorized to direct disposition of the remains of the member if the member dies while on active duty (see H.R. 1633), H4584 [21AP]

———enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (see H.R. 1283), H2924 [3MR]

———ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 208), H486 [22JA]

———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4088), H13068 [17NO]

———guarantee equity of military spouses with regard to matters of residency (see H.R. 1182), H3078 [6MR]

———honor service and achievements of female members and veterans (see H. Res. 868), H11869 [27OC]

———improve diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury in members and former members and expand Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs telehealth and telemental health programs (see H.R. 667), H4583 [21AP]

———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 1305), H2979 [4MR]

———mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (see H.R. 1177), H11458 [15OC]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1209), H3749 [23MR]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 816), H5582 [13MY]

———provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the retired Reserve (see H.R. 270), H4688 [22AP]

———provide pay increase for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 1864), H4396 [1AP]

———provide vouchers for postal benefits for personal correspondence and small parcels to members serving or hospitalized overseas, and make such vouchers transferable (see H.R. 707), H1045 [4FE]

Berlin Airlift: anniversary (see H. Res. 398), H12198 [2NO]

Bradford, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 60), H603 [27JA]

Brinker, Nancy Goodman: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 708), H11112 [7OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H781 [28JA]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 56), H7024 [18JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6744 [12JN]

Census: express importance of having a census that is complete and accurate (see H. Res. 521), H6414 [9JN]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish a grant program to provide vision care to children (see H.R. 577), H380 [15JA]

Central America: mourn loss of life caused by a landslide in Guatemala and an earthquake in Costa Rica and assist affected people and communities (see H. Res. 76), H442 [21JA]

Charities: express support for charitable donations and associated tax deductions (see H. Res. 244), H3401 [12MR]

Chicago, IL: encourage selection by the International Olympic Committee to host 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (see H. Res. 538), H7087 [19JN]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1149), H2631 [24FE]

Children and youth: improve health and well-being of maltreated infants and toddlers through the creation of a National Court Teams Resource Center (see H.R. 3474), H9277 [31JY]

———promote the safe use of the Internet by students (see H.R. 780), H6744 [12JN]

China: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (see H. Res. 489), H6075 [2JN]

———commend Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms (see H. Res. 156), H1248 [11FE]

———condemn manufacture and export of unsafe products, disregard for environment, and exploitation of workers and encourage U.S. suspension of importation and purchase of goods (see H. Res. 44), H162 [9JA]

———recognize plight of Tibetan people on anniversary of the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue (see H. Res. 226), H3104 [9MR]

———support detained human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren relative to investigation of the role poor construction and corruption played in death of children in school collapses during Sichuan earthquake (see H. Res. 877), H12457 [5NO]

Clyde L. Hillhouse Post Office Building, White Springs, FL: designate (see H.R. 3667), H11582 [21OC]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1751), H4062 [26MR]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3836 [24MR]

Commission on the Foreclosure and Mortgage Lending Crisis: establish (see H.R. 1285), H2925 [3MR]

Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 123), H1044 [4FE]

———authorizing expenditures, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H. Res. 123), H1160 [10FE]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H9443 [10SE]

Contracts: authorize use of Federal supply schedules for the acquisition of environmentally preferable ``green'' commodities and services and other related items by State and local governments (see H.R. 1766), H9550 [15SE]

———establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see H.R. 1237), H3706 [19MR]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 860), H1042 [4FE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: establish the Silver Scholarship program to encourage increased volunteer work by seniors (see H.R. 1047), H1519 [12FE]

Courts: modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1103), H1606 [13FE]

CPSC: study drywall imported from China from 2004 through 2007 (see H.R. 1977), H9442 [10SE]

Crime: improve assistance to domestic and sexual violence victims (see H.R. 3401), H13521 [3DE]

———provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes (see H.R. 1913), H4520 [2AP]

Cuba: insist upon freedom, democracy, and human rights before increasing U.S. trade and tourism (see H. Con. Res. 132), H5891 [20MY]

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversary of the Velvet Revolution that overthrew communist rule and reaffirm bonds of friendship and cooperation between the U.S. and the Slovak and Czech Republics (see H. Con. Res. 212), H12971 [7NO]

de Veuster, Damien: canonization (see H. Res. 786), H11112 [7OC]

Decade of Vision: designate (see H. Res. 366), H5893 [20MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey to Miami-Dade County certain federally owned land in Florida (see H.R. 3175), H8960 [28JY]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program (see H.R. 3650), H10070 [29SE]

———study population of South Atlantic red snapper fishery and limit departmental authority to promulgate any interim rule that prohibits fishing in South Atlantic red snapper fishery (see H.R. 3307), H13002 [16NO]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 484), H3641 [18MR]

———require State approval and Presidential notification and certification before transfer or release of individual currently detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to a location in the U.S. (see H.R. 2294), H5397 [7MY]

———support the NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries Ocean for Life Program, including covering the cost of participants (see H.R. 3294), H8810 [24JY]

Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program (see H.R. 3943), H12198 [2NO]

———award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see H.R. 1526), H8100 [14JY]

———support District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (see H. Con. Res. 70), H6267 [4JN]

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 4123), H13352 [19NO]

———conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H13386 [1DE]

———count fellowship training in geriatric specialties as obligated service under the National Health Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1457), H3399 [12MR]

———establish a loan program for eligible hospitals to establish residency training programs (see H.R. 914), H3105 [9MR]

———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H3402 [12MR]

———establish grants for newly accredited allopathic medical schools to increase the supply of physicians (see H.R. 3778), H11791 [26OC]

———implement a National Neurotechnology Initiative (see H.R. 1483), H3400 [12MR]

———integrate mental health services for older adults into primary care settings and provide grants for geriatric mental health treatment outreach teams (see H.R. 3191), H8024 [13JY]

———provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H11740 [23OC]

———provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 988), H3056 [5MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a survey to determine the level of compliance with national consensus standards and any barriers to achieving compliance with such standards (see H.R. 1499), H3749 [23MR]

———establish Gulf Coast Civic Works Commission (see H.R. 2269), H6619 [11JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish the Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Task Force (see H.R. 529), H922 [3FE]

———make annual grant to the A Child Is Missing Alert and Recovery Center to assist law enforcement agencies in the rapid recovery of missing children (see H.R. 1933), H4521 [2AP]

Dept. of State: establish and maintain existing libraries and resource centers at U.S. diplomatic and consular missions to provide information about U.S. culture, society, and history (see H.R. 909), H3056 [5MR]

———list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (see H. Res. 20), H163 [9JA]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H3438 [16MR]

Dept. of Transportation: study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see H.R. 734), H1520 [12FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: acknowledge receipt of medical, disability, and pension claims and other communications submitted by veterans (see H.R. 1982), H5582 [13MY]

———assist in identification of unclaimed and abandoned human remains to determine if any such remains are eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see H.R. 2642), H12588 [6NO]

———clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 2254), H6267 [4JN]

———increase amount payable to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services (see H.R. 1293), H6076 [2JN]

———prohibit collection of certain copayments from catastrophically disabled veterans (see H.R. 1335), H4525 [2AP]

———provide, without expiration, hospital, medical, and nursing home care for certain Vietnam-era veterans exposed to herbicide and Persian Gulf Conflict veterans (see H.R. 2926), H6972 [17JN]

———provide for entitlement under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to payment for test preparatory courses (see H.R. 3948), H12043 [28OC]

———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 775), H779 [28JA]

———require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 1017), H2980 [4MR]

Developing countries: provide debt relief to developing countries that take action to protect forests and coral reefs and associated coastal marine ecosystems (see H.R. 52), H4915 [28AP]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: enhance existing programs providing mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see H.R. 2592), H6267 [4JN]

Disasters: ensure availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic events (see H.R. 2555), H6009 [21MY]

———express condolences for loss of life and injuries caused by earthquakes and tsunami in American Samoa and Samoa and support relief efforts to survivors (see H. Res. 816), H11166 [8OC]

Diseases: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 4404), H15501 [16DE]

———continue research into causes, treatment, education, and an eventual cure for diabetes, commend those involved, and support designation of Latino Diabetes Awareness Month (see H. Res. 69), H1046 [4FE]

———coordinate Federal research efforts on, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (see H.R. 1570), H9899 [23SE]

———establish a grant program to provide screenings for glaucoma to individuals determined to be at high risk for glaucoma (see H.R. 186), H163 [9JA]

———expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 2408), H9342 [8SE]

———increase Alzheimer's disease research funding and promote public awareness and risk reduction relative to Alzheimer's disease with particular emphasis in Hispanic populations (see H.R. 2987), H7085 [19JN]

———increase awareness of risks of breast cancer in young women and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer (see H.R. 1740), H4061 [26MR]

———provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 2413), H7146 [23JN]

———reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 2941), H7086 [19JN]

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (see H.R. 2788), H11458 [15OC]

Dungy, Tony: tribute (see H. Res. 70), H486 [22JA]

Early Detection Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 158), H7947 [9JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 1960), H4522 [2AP]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I: U.S. visit (see H. Res. 838), H11517 [20OC]

Education: encourage teaching of U.S. Constitution to high school students in their senior year (see H. Res. 686), H9057 [29JY]

———improve literacy and English skills of limited English proficient individuals (see H.R. 1224), H2873 [26FE]

Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of political prisoners (see H. Res. 200), H13002 [16NO]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: make any local educational agency receiving funds under part A of title I or public charter school eligible for a Troops to Teachers participant (see H.R. 1313), H3528 [17MR]

Elijah Pat Larkins Post Office Building, Pompano Beach, FL: designate (see H.R. 1271), H2924 [3MR]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 2981), H7084 [19JN] (see H.R. 3017), H7249 [24JN]

Executive Office of the President: require a report and congressional hearings on responsibilities, authorities, and powers of certain unconfirmed officials or advisers (see H. Con. Res. 185), H11111 [7OC]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 42), H8810 [24JY]

FCC: prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see H.R. 226), H875 [2FE]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 673), H3105 [9MR]

———establish certain protections for preference eligibles selected for involuntary geographic reassignment (see H.R. 1157), H4583 [21AP]

———make unused sick leave creditable under the Federal Employees' Retirement System (see H.R. 958), H2980 [4MR]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2517), H5890 [20MY]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 948), H1157 [10FE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve ability to file State product liability lawsuits relative to defective medical devices (see H.R. 1346), H6076 [2JN]

FEMA: provide for the National Flood Insurance Program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods (see H.R. 1264), H2923 [3MR]

Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see H.R. 1584), H13354 [19NO]

Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 420), H5793 [19MY]

Food: ensure safety (see H.R. 1332), H3053 [5MR]

Foreign aid: restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions (see H.R. 708), H601 [27JA]

Foreign policy: recognize that U.N. resolutions on ``defamation of religions'' are incompatible with fundamental freedoms of individuals to freely exercise and peacefully express religious beliefs (see H. Res. 763), H9807 [22SE]

Fragile X Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 611), H8357 [17JY]

FRS: reform manner in which GAO audits the FRS Board of Governors and the manner in which such audits are reported (see H.R. 1207), H4915 [28AP]

Germany: anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (see H. Res. 496), H6904 [16JN]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H7085 [19JN]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 513), H8873 [27JY]

Grant, Johnny: tribute (see H. Res. 221), H3077 [6MR]

Greece: recognize and appreciate significance, heroism, and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commend the PanCretan Association of America (see H. Res. 227), H3105 [9MR]

Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations (see H.R. 44), H29 [6JA]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: urge Brazil to comply and return Sean Goldman to David Goldman and review procedures available to obtain the return of abducted children (see H. Res. 125), H1608 [13FE]

Haiti: support temporary protected status for nationals currently residing in the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 165), H8355 [17JY]

Harpers Ferry, WV: anniversary of John Brown's raid (see H. Res. 568), H11168 [8OC]

Hate Crime Statistics Act: include crimes against the homeless (see H.R. 3419), H9205 [30JY]

Health: permit Federal funding for syringe exchange programs to reduce transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis (see H.R. 179), H34 [6JA]

———promote obesity prevention, including proper nutrition and exercise (see H.R. 3144), H8410 [20JY]

———provide for the licensure of biosimilar and interchangeable biological products (see H.R. 1548), H4397 [1AP]

———require group and individual insurer coverage of individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials (see H.R. 716), H5485 [12MY]

———require individual and group health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans to provide coverage for routine HIV screening (see H.R. 2137), H6015 [21MY]

Higher Education Act: amend definition of economic hardship for medical student loan deferments (see H.R. 1615), H4027 [25MR]

———expand teacher loan forgiveness (see H.R. 13), H163 [9JA]

———forgive certain loans for servicemembers who withdraw from an institution of higher education as a result of service in the uniformed services (see H.R. 2561), H6415 [9JN]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 798), H10519 [6OC]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 783), H10069 [29SE]

History: mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ``Star-Spangled Banner'' and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 2097), H7947 [9JY]

House of Representatives: require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H11515 [20OC]

House Rules: require all committees post recorded votes on their web sites within 48 hours (see H. Res. 874), H12044 [28OC]

———require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 225), H6267 [4JN]

———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H9900 [23SE]

Immigration: improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the U.S. (see H.R. 2414), H5664 [14MY]

Indonesia: condemn bombings in Jakarta hotels, express condolences for victims, and support efforts to prosecute attacks and combat terrorism (see H. Res. 675), H8707 [23JY]

———express condolences and support in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck the island of Sumatra (see H. Res. 810), H11299 [13OC]

Information technology: provide grants to community colleges to improve accessibility of computer labs and training for those seeking to improve computer literacy and information technology skills (see H.R. 2060), H5712 [18MY]

Insurance: cover screening mammography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for women over 40 and for women at high risk for breast cancer if diagnostic mammography is covered (see H.R. 995), H1247 [11FE]

———prohibit gender rating in the group and individual markets for health insurance coverage (see H.R. 2635), H7251 [24JN]

———prohibit pre-existing condition exclusions for children in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets (see H.R. 1619), H3703 [19MR]

———prohibit pre-existing condition exclusions in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets (see H.R. 1558), H3526 [17MR]

———require coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1691), H3834 [24MR]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 1339), H3528 [17MR]

Inter-American Foundation: anniversary (see H. Res. 858), H11712 [22OC]

International trade: enhance reporting requirements on the status of the Arab League trade boycott of Israel and other trade boycotts of Israel (see H.R. 4046), H12587 [6NO]

Iran: apply sanctions against affiliates of the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 2375), H5484 [12MY]

———authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with certain investments in Iran's energy sector (see H.R. 1327), H4583 [21AP]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (see H. Res. 175), H2603 [23FE]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H5060 [30AP]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators (see H. Res. 549), H7024 [18JN]

Iraq: deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to ensure the well-being of such residents (see H. Res. 704), H11714 [22OC]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5063 [30AP]

———recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (see H.R. 3412), H9205 [30JY]

———support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip, encourage certain actions by Hamas, protect innocent civilians, and promote the Israeli-Palestinian peace process (see H. Res. 34), H90 [8JA]

Italy: express condolences to the citizens and support for Italian Government in aftermath of devastating earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region (see H. Res. 430), H5793 [19MY]

Jews: condemn all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirm support for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 364), H4839 [27AP]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn hostile rhetoric and activities towards the Republic of Korea and engage in mutual dialogue to enhance inter-Korean relations (see H. Res. 309), H4251 [31MR]

———urge the granting of clemency to Laura Ling and Euna Lee and support efforts to secure their release (see H. Res. 555), H8010 [10JY]

Law enforcement: issue special postage stamps to fund gang prevention programs (see H.R. 750), H7947 [9JY]

———mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 1623), H3703 [19MR]

———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H9207 [30JY]

Lieutenant Commander Roy H. Boehm Post Office Building, Port Charlotte, FL: designate (see H.R. 2470), H5712 [18MY]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H5401 [7MY]

Macedonia: work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (see H. Res. 486), H6013 [21MY]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1625), H4064 [26MR]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 1616), H3703 [19MR]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2251), H6807 [15JN]

———establish a hospice care demonstration program and grant programs for cancer palliative care and symptom management programs (see H.R. 1844), H5169 [5MY]

———include costs incurred by certain agencies, health centers, or drug assistance programs toward the out-of-pocket threshold of the prescription drug program (see H.R. 2777), H12142 [29OC]

———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H13355 [19NO]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see H.R. 1932), H4521 [2AP]

Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 437), H5666 [14MY]

Middle East: anniversary of peace treaty between Egypt and Israel (see H. Res. 282), H4130 [30MR]

———condemn continuing violations of religious freedom (see H. Res. 840), H11458 [15OC]

———direct the President to transmit a report to Congress on anti-American incitement to violence (see H.R. 2278), H13550 [7DE]

Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2017), H6539 [10JN]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H5664 [14MY]

Motion pictures: authorize grants for organizations that use documentary films to promote understanding of the U.S. abroad and understanding of global perspectives and other countries in the U.S. (see H.R. 1976), H4523 [2AP]

Motor vehicles: require a large majority of automobiles manufactured or sold in the U.S. to operate on fuel mixtures containing 85 percent ethanol or methanol, or biodiesel (see H.R. 1476), H9397 [9SE]

———restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see H.R. 2743), H6415 [9JN]

NASA: anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing (see H. Res. 607), H8026 [13JY]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn (see H.R. 2245), H6415 [9JN]

National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 910), H13069 [17NO]

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 2554), H6008 [21MY]

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 407), H5713 [18MY]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 349), H4689 [22AP]

National Boating Day: observance (see H. Res. 410), H6156 [3JN]

National Brain Injury Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 40), H1044 [4FE] (see H. Res. 178), H1607 [13FE]

National Childhood Brain Tumor Prevention Network: establish (see H.R. 653), H5667 [14MY]

National Children and Families Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 534), H7707 [26JN]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 592), H7948 [9JY]

National Commission on American Recovery and Reinvestment: establish (see H.R. 4219), H14446 [9DE]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 92), H4397 [1AP]

National Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 914), H13266 [18NO]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H11517 [20OC]

National Eye Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 366), H5893 [20MY]

National Firefighters Memorial Day: designate (see H. Res. 729), H11299 [13OC]

National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 940), H13386 [1DE]

National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 387), H5062 [30AP]

National Hurricane Research Initiative: establish (see H.R. 327), H89 [8JA]

National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 373), H7447 [25JN]

National Job Corps Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 163), H9343 [8SE]

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should be especially displayed (see H.R. 2632), H6012 [21MY]

National Memory Screening Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 910), H13069 [17NO]

National Military Family Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 861), H12457 [5NO]

National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 55), H13355 [19NO]

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 779), H13355 [19NO]

National Veterans History Project Week: designate (see H. Res. 866), H12198 [2NO]

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 2627), H6012 [21MY]

OAS: withhold U.S. contributions if Cuba is allowed full membership or participation unless the President certifies Cuba has satisfied certain conditions (see H.R. 2687), H6154 [3JN]

Olympic Day: observance (see H. Res. 538), H7087 [19JN]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: tribute to Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation (see H. Res. 654), H8302 [16JY]

Pakistan: condemn release of Abdul Q. Khan, who operated an illicit nuclear proliferation network, require accounting of activities of network, and condition assistance on nonproliferation commitments (see H. Res. 164), H1520 [12FE]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1243), H4397 [1AP]

Pensacola, FL: anniversary (see H. Res. 166), H1520 [12FE]

Postal Service: allow payment of share of contributions for annuitants' health benefits out of the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund (see H.R. 22), H1248 [11FE]

Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 89), H5063 [30AP]

Public Health Service Act: amend relative to eating disorders (see H.R. 1193), H5063 [30AP]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H3641 [18MR]

Puerto Rico: eligibility of residents for the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 3718), H10456 [1OC]

———provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process (see H.R. 2499), H5791 [19MY]

———repeal limitation on authorized uses of former bombardment area on Culebra and prohibition on Federal Government responsibility for decontamination of the area (see H.R. 1958), H6076 [2JN]

Radio Free Asia: extend operation (see H.R. 3593), H9729 [17SE]

Radioactive substances: apply measures to foreign persons who transfer to Iran, Syria, or North Korea goods, services, or technology that could aid such countries in extracting or milling domestic sources of uranium (see H.R. 2290), H5307 [6MY]

Red Cross Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 311), H8496 [21JY]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 1618), H6744 [12JN]

Rosenzveig, Charles H.: tribute (see H. Res. 283), H3835 [24MR]

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: authorize the use of grant funds for gang prevention (see H.R. 1589), H4915 [28AP]

———include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 2262), H5168 [5MY]

Safety: express importance of swimming lessons and recognize danger of drowning among minority children (see H. Res. 57), H8410 [20JY]

SBA: ensure fairness and transparency in contracting with small business concerns (see H.R. 2568), H6009 [21MY]

Sergeant Marcus Mathes Post Office, Dade City, FL: designate (see H.R. 1516), H3437 [16MR]

Singh, Manmohan: U.S. visit by Indian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 890), H12589 [6NO]

Social Security: apply an earnings test in determining the amount of monthly insurance benefits for individuals entitled to disability benefits based on blindness (see H.R. 886), H1607 [13FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H3401 [12MR]

St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission: establish (see H.R. 480), H195 [13JA]

Taiwan: express condolences in the aftermath of the typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island (see H. Res. 733), H9492 [14SE]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 55), H2602 [23FE]

Takamiyama Daigoro: honor contributions to Sumo wrestling and to U.S.-Japan relations (see H. Res. 479), H6416 [9JN]

Taxation: allow a credit for clean renewable water supply bonds (see H.R. 4132), H14446 [9DE]

———allow a refundable tax credit for higher education expenses (see H.R. 106), H196 [13JA]

———allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 1646), H3704 [19MR]

———allow carryback of certain net operating losses (see H.R. 2452), H9900 [23SE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1203), H3402 [12MR]

———allow Head Start teachers the same above-the-line deduction for supplies as is allowed to elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 1405), H4583 [21AP]

———allow refunds of Federal motor fuel excise taxes on fuels used in mobile mammography vehicles (see H.R. 2964), H11516 [20OC]

———allow tax credit to businesses who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve for compensation paid during active military duty (see H.R. 433), H161 [9JA]

———allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 147), H196 [13JA]

———allow veterans a deduction for certain travel expenses to Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical centers for examinations or treatments relating to service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 953), H8356 [17JY]

———encourage teachers to pursue teaching science, technology, engineering, and math subjects at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 705), H601 [27JA]

———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H3078 [6MR]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H11167 [8OC]

———extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2329), H6077 [2JN]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H6011 [21MY]

———improve and expand education savings accounts (see H.R. 30), H29 [6JA]

———make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (see H.R. 16), H196 [13JA]

———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1831), H8586 [22JY]

———modify exception from penalty for early withdrawals from government retirement plans for qualified public safety employees (see H.R. 721), H3706 [19MR]

———provide a credit for hurricane and tornado mitigation expenditures (see H.R. 308), H88 [8JA]

———provide a credit for the State and local sales taxes paid on the purchase of an automobile (see H.R. 100), H486 [22JA]

———provide for rollover of gain from divesting certain qualified securities of businesses engaged in Iran or Sudan discouraged activities (see H.R. 3516), H9279 [31JY]

———provide incentives to consumers and lenders for the purchase of a passenger vehicle (see H.R. 385), H486 [22JA]

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H3706 [19MR]

———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 205), H196 [13JA]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H5485 [12MY]

———treat computer technology and equipment as eligible higher education expenses under certain college savings plans and allow certain individuals a credit for contributions to such plans (see H.R. 1351), H15503 [16DE]

Terrorism: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (see H.R. 3549), H9441 [10SE]

———restrict diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3611), H9900 [23SE]

Thatcher, Margaret: tribute (see H. Res. 378), H4999 [29AP]

Travel and tourism: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S. (see H.R. 2935), H9057 [29JY]

Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 236), H4064 [26MR]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2799), H7251 [24JN]

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: prohibit recommendations from being used to deny health insurance coverage of mammography services and other items or services (see H. Res. 971), H14981 [15DE]

Ukraine: support continued political and economic development (see H. Res. 981), H15502 [16DE]

United Arab Emirates: approve proposed agreement for cooperation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. 60), H8025 [13JY]

University of Florida: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 58), H195 [13JA]

University of Mary Washington: anniversary (see H. Res. 77), H1160 [10FE]

Veterans: expand authorized concurrent receipt of disability pay from the Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs to cover all veterans who have a combat-related disability (see H.R. 593), H381 [15JA]

———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H3338 [11MR] (see H.R. 333), H3438 [16MR]

———increase dependency and indemnity compensation payable to surviving spouses (see H.R. 2243), H5486 [12MY]

———issue veterans health care stamp (see H.R. 3942), H12588 [6NO]

Veterans Day: encourage greater recognition (see H. Res. 89), H12198 [2NO]

VFW Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 483), H6307 [8JN]

Wildlife: prevent introduction and establishment of nonnative invasive wildlife species that negatively impact the economy, environment, or human or animal health (see H.R. 669), H4915 [28AP]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 1032), H1518 [12FE]

World Pneumonia Day: observance (see H. Res. 863), H11869 [27OC]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (see H.R. 347), H4582 [21AP]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 3927), H13267 [18NO]

———ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see H.R. 4237), H13628 (see H.R. 4237), H14371 [8DE]

Year of the Military Family: designate (see H. Con. Res. 64), H3105 [9MR]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H4580 [21AP]

Zamora y Diaz, Pedro P.: tribute (see H. Res. 308), H4251 [31MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Afghanistan: develop a comprehensive interagency strategy and implementation plan for long-term security and stability (see H.R. 2482), H5790 [19MY]

Alcohol Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 315), H4397 [1AP]

Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 156), H6972 [17JN]

Arms control: prevent entrance or extension of any agreement with Russia that would jeopardize U.S. deterrence capability relative to other countries' deployment of a nuclear arsenal (see H. Con. Res. 217), H13520 [3DE]

Atomic Energy Act: require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries (see H.R. 547), H379 [15JA]

China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (see H. Res. 605), H7705 [26JN]

Colombia: recognize as an ally in the fight against extremism and drug trafficking and the benefits of passing a U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (see H. Res. 937), H13354 [19NO]

Committee on Reorganization and Reform of Foreign Assistance Agencies and Programs (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 22), H382 [15JA]

Cousteau, Jacques-Yves: tribute (see H. Res. 518), H6306 [8JN]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 634), H484 [22JA]

Dept. of Justice: convey a parcel of land held by the Bureau of Prisons in Miami-Dade County, FL, to facilitate construction of a new educational facility that includes a secure parking area (see H.R. 838), H921 [3FE]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 2475), H5790 [19MY]

Europe: express that France and other member states of NATO and the European Union should decline to sell major weapons systems or offensive military equipment to Russia (see H. Res. 982), H15502 [16DE]

———take necessary steps to deploy missile defense system in Europe to help provide such a defense to U.S. allies in Europe while enhancing U.S. defenses against missile attacks (see H. Res. 319), H4523 [2AP] (see H. Res. 581), H7446 [25JN]

Florida Keys Scenic Highway: Dept. of Transportation All-American Road designee (see H. Res. 917), H13266 [18NO]

Foreign aid: prohibit expenditure of U.S. taxpayer dollars on nuclear assistance to state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3107), H7704 [26JN]

———verify that persons who receive U.S. foreign assistance are not affiliated with or do not support terrorist organizations or do not otherwise commit or support acts of terrorism (see H.R. 1062), H1604 [13FE]

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. 375), H159 [9JA]

———require long-term strategies for national security, diplomacy, and foreign assistance and performance-based budgeting for foreign assistance programs, projects, and activities (see H.R. 2387), H5580 [13MY]

Foreign Service: modernize (see H.R. 2475), H5790 [19MY]

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: anniversary of birth (see H. Res. 603), H7705 [26JN]

Greece: independence anniversary (see H.J. Res. 39), H3104 [9MR] (see H. Res. 273), H3705 [19MR]

Honduras: support fair and free elections and recognize such elections as an important step in the consolidation of democracy (see H. Res. 749), H9730 [17SE]

International relations: reorganize U.S. international broadcasting (see H.R. 363), H158 [9JA]

Iran: provide for justice and compensation for U.S. citizens taken hostage by Iran (see H.R. 4025), H12364 [4NO]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1980), H4579 [21AP]

Miami, FL: recognize historical significance of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park (see H. Res. 361), H4733 [23AP]

National security: recognize 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. 16), H162 [9JA]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran (see H.R. 1208), H2872 [26FE]

———strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Syria (see H.R. 485), H195 [13JA]

Pakistan: develop a comprehensive interagency strategy and implementation plan for long-term security and stability (see H.R. 2481), H5790 [19MY]

Proliferation Security Initiative: recognize role in preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 604), H7705 [26JN]

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 641), H8100 [14JY]

Russia: condition continued membership in the G8 on compliance with international obligations and commitment to democratic principles and standards (see H. Con. Res. 61), H2835 [25FE]

Rwanda: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 87), H4129 [30MR]

Sidney M. Aronovitz U.S. Courthouse, Key West, FL: designate (see H.R. 2913), H6971 [17JN]

Sosa-Camejo, Felix: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2912), H6971 [17JN]

Sudan: anniversary of declaration of genocide in Darfur (see H. Con. Res. 159), H7445 [25JN]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 1206), H2872 [26FE]

Taiwan: require the Depts. of State and Defense to provide briefings on recent discussions and potential transfer of defense articles or services (see H.R. 4102), H13265 [18NO]

U.N.: condemn Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip (see H. Res. 867), H11740 [23OC]

———prohibit use of U.S. contributions to pay or reimburse the legal expenses of officers or employees charged with malfeasance (see H.R. 1072), H1605 [13FE]

———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 557), H380 [15JA]

———refund U.S. taxpayer dollars expended on the Durban Review Conference (see H.R. 3231), H8301 [16JY]

U.N. World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Related Intolerance: prohibit funding for and participation in Durban Review Conference and its preparatory activities (see H. Res. 42), H162 [9JA]

United Arab Emirates: restrict nuclear cooperation (see H.R. 364), H158 [9JA]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2014), H4580 [21AP]

Zimbabwe: recognize threat to international security and basic human dignity posed by the decline of economic, humanitarian, and human rights conditions in Zimbabwe (see H. Res. 238), H3401 [12MR]

Lists

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), E1457-E1459 [17JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1088 [10FE], H4917 [29AP], H9743 [22SE], H12047 [29OC]

Remarks

Afghanistan: clarify that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law violates the fundamental human rights of women and undermines the support and goodwill of the U.S. and international community, H6498 [10JN]

———require the Inspectors General of certain U.S. agencies to include in their audits and reports the impact of development assistance on the social, economic, and political empowerment of women, H6492 [10JN]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn statements regarding Israel, H4757 [27AP]

Alger, Richard: Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, E3046 [17DE]

American Heart Association: tribute to Miami-Dade, FL, chapter's Go Red for Women Executive Breakfast, H11556 [21OC]

America's Life Line Foundation: tribute to Tribute to Our Troops event, H13115 [18NO]

Antarctic Treaty: anniversary of signing (H. Con. Res. 51), H10107 [30SE]

Appropriations: making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E761 [25MR]

Athalie Range Cultural Arts Foundation: tribute, H12180 [2NO]

Big Pine Key, FL: opening of new Monroe County Fire Rescue station, H13009 [17NO]

Borlaug, Norman E.: tribute (H. Res. 739), H10102 [30SE]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H11099 [7OC], H12012 [28OC]

China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (H. Res. 605), H12537 [6NO]

———recognize plight of Tibetan people on anniversary of the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue (H. Res. 226), H3308 [11MR]

———support detained human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren relative to investigation of the role poor construction and corruption played in death of children in school collapses during Sichuan earthquake (H. Res. 877), H12537 [6NO]

———urge release of incarcerated democratic activist Liu Xiaobo (H. Con. Res. 151), H10105, H10106 [30SE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), consideration (H. Res. 853), H11628 [22OC]

———structure acquisition processes and policies (H.R. 1665), H8926 [28JY]

Confucius: tribute (H. Res. 784), H11832 [27OC]

Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions: tribute (H. Res. 535), H8941 [28JY]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 860), H9749 [22SE]

Cuba: human rights violations, H13111 [18NO], H14950 [15DE]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1919 [24JY]

———support reunification agreement, E1919 [24JY]

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversary of the Velvet Revolution that overthrew communist rule and reaffirm bonds of friendship and cooperation between the U.S. and the Slovak and Czech Republics (H. Con. Res. 212), H13110, H13111 [18NO]

Day of the African Child: observance (H. Res. 550), H8942 [28JY]

de Veuster, Damien: canonization (H. Res. 786), H11320 [14OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey to Miami-Dade County certain federally owned land in Florida (H.R. 3175), H9515 [15SE]

Dept. of Commerce: study population of South Atlantic red snapper fishery and limit departmental authority to promulgate any interim rule that prohibits fishing in South Atlantic red snapper fishery (H.R. 3307), H13117 [18NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), H7339, H7380 [25JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), earmark declaration, E1674 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E2293 [16SE]

———submit a report to Congress outlining the exit strategy for U.S. forces from Afghanistan, H7339 [25JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2892), earmark declaration, E1676 [8JY]

Dept. of Justice: convey a parcel of land held by the Bureau of Prisons in Miami-Dade County, FL, to facilitate construction of a new educational facility that includes a secure parking (H.R. 838), H4215 [31MR]

———make annual grant to the A Child Is Missing Alert and Recovery Center to assist law enforcement agencies in the rapid recovery of missing children (H.R. 1933), H8378 [20JY]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2410), H6431, H6483, H6485, H6486, H6492, H6497, H6498, H6501, H6503, H6504, H6505, H6506, H6507 [10JN]

———conduct cost-benefit analysis and report on best possible use of Federal funding to reduce the smuggling and trafficking in persons, H6504 [10JN]

———donation to Waettasmeno/U.N. Development Programme Foundation, H10045 [29SE]

———establish Global Clean Energy Exchange Program, H6505 [10JN]

———provide financial assistance for exchange programs for women legislators in Afghanistan, H6506 [10JN]

———report on effects of Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative with emphasis on border security and economic impact, H6504 [10JN]

———report on Special Immigrant Visa Programs for certain Iraqis and Afghanis employed by or on behalf of the U.S. Government in both Afghanistan and Iraq, H6503 [10JN]

———report on U.S.-Brazil Joint Action Plan To Eliminate Racial Discrimination, H6501 [10JN]

———work with former Soviet Union states to see that immigrants from those states are paid their earned government pensions, H6486 [10JN]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), motion to recommit, H7917 [9JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), earmark declaration, E2293 [16SE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E2294 [16SE]

Disasters: express condolences for loss of life and injuries caused by earthquakes and tsunami in American Samoa and Samoa and support relief efforts to survivors (H. Res. 816), H11316 [14OC]

Diseases: develop comprehensive national HIV/AIDS strategy, H13445 [2DE]

———revise and extend program for providing life-saving care for those with HIV/AIDS (S. 1793), H11532 [21OC], H11834 [27OC]

Eastern European countries: recognize anniversary of events leading to end of the Cold War, congratulate democratic progress, and support European Union and NATO membership of eligible countries (H. Res. 892), H12541, H12544 [6NO]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H14880 [15DE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I: U.S. visit (H. Res. 838), H11829 [27OC]

El Salvador: express solidarity with people affected by Hurricane Ida, commend recovery efforts, and make funding available to help mitigate effects of recent natural disasters (H. Con. Res. 213), H13567 [8DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E2292 [16SE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 3170), earmark declaration, E2294 [16SE]

Florida: tribute to Prepaid College Tuition Program, H12016 [28OC]

Foreign countries: provide assistance to combat HIV/AIDS, H13445 [2DE]

Foreign policy: condemn use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world and find remedies to end this practice, H6507 [10JN]

Foreign Service: increase career incentives for non-regional assignments by requiring officers to serve two years in a bureau or office not primarily focused on regional issues and changing composition of selection boards, H6485 [10JN]

———modernize (H.R. 2410), H6431, H6483, H6485, H6486, H6492, H6497, H6498, H6501, H6503, H6504, H6505, H6506, H6507 [10JN]

Freedom of the press: highlight and promote worldwide (H.R. 3714), H14917, H14920 [15DE]

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: anniversary of birth (H. Res. 603), H11324 [14OC]

GAO: study effects of AID use of waivers under the Buy American Act for HIV test kits on U.S.-based manufacturers and availability of HIV test kits for at-risk populations in low-income countries, H6497 [10JN]

Germany: anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (H. Res. 496), H8944 [28JY]

Greece: independence anniversary (H. Res. 273), H3783 [24MR]

Haiti: make nationals eligible for temporary protected status, H11434 [15OC]

———U.S. policy, H11434 [15OC]

Hands on Miami (organization): tribute to hosting of Miami Day, H11432 [15OC]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8895 [28JY], H11801 [27OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12182 [2NO], H12199, H12208 [3NO], H12549 [6NO], H12841 [7NO]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), consideration (H. Res. 903), H12603 [7NO]

Honduras: elections, H11485 [20OC]

———National Congress vote to reject Manuel Zelaya's return to office as President, H13604 [8DE]

———removal of President Manuel Zelaya from office, H8952 [28JY]

———support fair and free elections and recognize such elections as an important step in the consolidation of democracy (H. Res. 749), H11082 [7OC]

———support people, condemn illegal attempt to alter Constitution of Honduras, and seek peaceful resolution on election referendum, H8952 [28JY], H9309 [8SE]

———U.S. policy, H13604 [8DE]

Hope for Vision (organization): tribute, H8875 [28JY]

Hudson River: recognize quadricentennial celebration of discovery to honor, commemorate, and celebrate the historic ties of the U.S. and the Netherlands (H. Con. Res. 178), H9826 [23SE]

Human Rights Day: observance, H14950 [15DE]

Hungary: condemn awarding of national radio licenses to politically-connected companies and encourage respect for rule of law, fair treatment of foreign investors, and maintenance of a free and independent press (H. Res. 915), H13563, H13564 [8DE]

Indonesia: condemn bombings in Jakarta hotels, express condolences for victims, and support efforts to prosecute attacks and combat terrorism (H. Res. 675), H8945 [28JY]

———express condolences and support in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck the island of Sumatra (H. Res. 810), H11318 [14OC]

International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold U.S. contribution equal to nuclear technical cooperation provided to Iran, Syria, Sudan, and Cuba, H6483 [10JN]

Iran: allow telephone communication by and facilitate reunification with the families of detained U.S. hikers (S. Con. Res. 45), H11831 [27OC]

———anniversary of Iranian students seizing the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and holding embassy employees as hostages (H. Con. Res. 209), H12547 [6NO]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), H11768 [26OC], H14926, H14935 [15DE]

———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H9467 [14SE], H14926, H14935 [15DE]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators (H. Res. 560), H7034 [19JN]

———U.S. policy, H12548 [6NO]

Iraq: human rights violations at Camp Ashraf, H14946 [15DE]

Israel: allocation of military aid, H7380 [25JN]

———independence anniversary (H. Con. Res. 111), H5145 [5MY]

———support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip, encourage certain actions by Hamas, protect innocent civilians, and promote the Israeli-Palestinian peace process (H. Res. 34), H96, H103 [9JA]

Jordan: anniversary of relations with U.S. and accession to the throne of King Abdullah II (H. Res. 833), H12545 [6NO]

Journal: question of approval, H13009 [17NO]

Key West, FL: tribute to community service organizations, H9038 [29JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (H.R. 1980), H4971 [29AP]

———human rights violations, H4971 [29AP]

———list as a state sponsor of terrorism, H6432 [10JN]

Lawrence, Dave: American Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, H3416 [16MR]

Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime: assessment of U.S. efforts to prevent the southbound flow of illegal funds into Central America, H6501 [10JN]

Miami, FL: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue recipient of Florida EMS Provider of the Year award, H13009 [17NO]

———recognize historical significance of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park (H. Res. 361), H9297 [8SE]

———tribute to Boy Scout Troop 457 Eagle Scout Award recipients, E950 [23AP]

———tribute to Greater Miami YMCA, H11728 [23OC]

———tribute to Miami/Fort Lauderdale Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, H11078 [7OC]

———tribute to opening of Miami Children's Center Michael Fux Family Center, H11267 [13OC]

———tribute to Our Lady of Lourdes Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1719 [10JY]

Miami-Dade County, FL: tribute to Alzheimer's Association Miami-Dade County Memory Walk, H14850 [14DE]

———tribute to Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent's Benefit Concert Series, H13322 [19NO]

———tribute to Miami-Dade Heart Association for Heart Walk event, H10042 [29SE]

Middle East: direct the President to transmit a report to Congress on anti-American incitement to violence (H.R. 2278), H13559 [8DE]

———withhold U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority pending denouncement of terrorism, support of civil liberties, and recognition of Israel's right to exist, H5145 [5MY]

Monroe County, FL: concerns of constituents, H11271 [13OC]

National Diabetes Month: observance, H12981 [16NO]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 817), H11302 [14OC], H11761 [26OC]

National Endowment for Democracy: funding through reductions in OAS funding, H7917 [9JY]

National Job Corps Day: designate (H. Con. Res. 163), H9743 [22SE]

National Museum of the American Latino Commission: tribute to appointees, E2871 [2DE]

National Women's History Month: observance, H2954 [4MR]

Pakistan: authorize appropriations to promote an enhanced strategic partnership (S. 1707), H10116, H10120 [30SE]

———authorize democratic, economic, social development, and security assistance (H.R. 1886), H6564, H6567, H6568, H6570, H6571, H6575, H6576, H6578 [11JN]

———develop a comprehensive interagency strategy and implementation plan for long-term security and stability, H6575 [11JN]

Parliamentary inquiry, H12241 [3NO]

Philippines: condemn massacre of civilians in Maguindanao and express condolences to families of victims (H. Con. Res. 218), H13569 [8DE]

———express condolences to the citizens and support for Philippine Government in aftermath of devastating tropical storms (H. Res. 800), H11326 [14OC]

Point of order, H8941, H8943, H8946, H8948 [28JY]

Poland: anniversary of relations with U.S. (H. Res. 266), H11322 [14OC]

Radio Free Asia: extend operation (H.R. 3593), H9823 [23SE]

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc.: anniversary (H. Res. 641), H12248, H12249 [3NO]

Red Ribbon Week: observance, E2665 [29OC]

Russia: address incidents deemed as attempts to threaten or intimidate Eastern European countries, H12541, H12544 [6NO]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1664 [8JY]

Shake-A-Leg Miami (organization): tribute, H14845 [14DE]

Singh, Manmohan: U.S. visit by Indian Prime Minister (H. Res. 890), H13108, H13109 [18NO]

Sister to Sister Foundation: tribute to Miami, FL, Coummunity Council, H12048 [29OC]

South Atlantic Fishery Management Council: impact of regulations, H13117 [18NO]

Sudan: anniversary of declaration of genocide in Darfur (H. Con. Res. 159), H8946 [28JY]

———develop comprehensive interagency strategy to address humanitarian crisis in Darfur, H11558 [21OC]

Taiwan: express condolences in the aftermath of the typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island (H. Res. 733), H9821 [23SE]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (H. Con. Res. 55), H3779 [24MR]

Take Stock in Children, Inc.: tribute, H9171 [30JY]

Taxation: allow certain individuals who made investments with Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC to deduct losses, H7728 [7JY]

———rates, H8895 [28JY]

Teens Against Domestic Abuse (organization): tribute to partnership with the Women's Fund of Miami-Dade County (organization) for the ``Break the Silence; Break the Cycle'' event, H11761 [26OC]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 722), H9380, H9385 [9SE]

Torres, Angel: National Journalists Association of Cuba in Exile National Journalism Award recipient, E2785 [17NO]

Transportation: support goals and ideals of a decade of action for road safety to reduce by 50 percent the predicted increase in global road deaths (H. Con. Res. 74), H9828, H9829 [23SE]

U.N.: condemn Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip, H11356 [14OC], H13500 [3DE]

———condemn Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip (H. Res. 867), H12234, H12239, H12241, H12244 [3NO]

———ensure that there is full public transparency and fiscal accountability for the U.S. contribution to the U.N. Development Program, H6432 [10JN]

———improve transparency and accountability of U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East ensuring funding, employment, or other support is not provided to terrorists, H6432 [10JN]

———reform, H9741 [22SE]

———withhold U.S. contributions, H13500 [3DE]

U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: reauthorize (H.R. 2131), H9827 [23SE]

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: prohibit recommendations from being used to deny health insurance coverage of mammography services and other items or services (H. Res. 971), H14914 [15DE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H11733 [23OC]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 3548), Senate amendment, H12369 [5NO]

———rates, H8442 [21JY]

University of Miami: anniversary of Hispanic-American Cultural Institute, E2957 [10DE]

———Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science recipient of Dept. of Commerce grant for construction of marine science research facility, H8390 [20JY]

Violence Against Women Act: anniversary (H. Res. 738), H9537 [15SE]

Votes: position on missed, E2489 [8OC], E2679 [2NO]

Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission: establish (H.R. 2134), H13562 [8DE]

Women: health care for women and role of women in health care decisions, H12182 [2NO]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2014), H4917 [29AP]

———award a Congressional Gold Medal (S. 614), H6841 [16JN], E1457 [17JN]

Women of Tomorrow (organization): tribute to Mentor & Scholarship Program, H1089 [10FE]

Women's Fund of Miami-Dade County (organization): tribute to report entitled ``Portrait of Women's Economic Security in Greater Miami'', H8033 [14JY]

World AIDS Day: observance, H13374 [1DE], H13445 [2DE]

Ziska, Dave and Julie: Boy Scouts of America South Florida Council Distinguished Citizens of the Year award recipients, H11482 [20OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H13548 [7DE]

Special order: granted, H1038 [4FE], H1077 [9FE], H1653 [23FE], H2885 [2MR], H2977 [4MR], H3103 [9MR], H3746 [23MR], H4126 [30MR], H4729 [23AP], H4911 [28AP], H4995 [29AP], H7738 [7JY], H8871 [27JY], H8957 [28JY], H9332 [8SE], H9439 [10SE], H9803 [22SE], H9996 [25SE], H10516 [6OC], H11296 [13OC], H11381 [14OC], H11512 [20OC], H11710 [22OC], H11788 [26OC], H12041 [28OC], H12138 [29OC], H12285 [3NO], H12453 [5NO], H12999 [16NO], H13340 [19NO], H13463 [2DE], H14875 [14DE]

Tribute, E791 [26MR]

Tributes

Brunson, Jeana, H1086 [10FE]

Cobb, Sue and Chuck, H1639 [23FE]

Conte-Aguero, Luis, E116 [21JA]

del Valle, Sarvelio, H4753 [27AP]

Fernandez, Esteban, E1397 [12JN]

Galbut family, H4106 [30MR]

Hudgins, Seth F., III, E2433 [1OC]

Jensen, Robert J., H12340 [4NO]

Maxwell, Louis, H12337 [4NO]

Melendi, Shannon D., H11793 [27OC]

Olchyk, Oscar, E2092 [31JY]

Parker, Robert, H13390 [2DE]

Santayana, Rodolfo, E696 [18MR]

Schiff, Solomon, H6975 [18JN]

Silva-Silva, Dario, E2892 [3DE]