BILBRAY, BRIAN P. (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), H6809 [15JN]

Appointments

Committee to escort the Speaker-elect to the Chair, H4 [6JA]

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H5993 [21MY]

Articles and editorials

End of the Long March, Lester Tenney, Japan Times (Japanese publication), E1256 [21MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Kennel Club: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 160), H7705 [26JN]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require a plaintiff to provide a defendant with an opportunity to voluntarily correct a violation prior to commencing civil action (see H.R. 2397), H9491 [14SE]

Animals: prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H323 [14JA]

Armed Forces: commend efforts, military leadership, and strategic success of troop surge in Iraq, recognize importance of victory in Iraqi theater, and commit to continued progress (see H. Res. 208), H5486 [12MY]

———commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq and support members serving in harm's way (see H. Res. 988), H15502 [16DE]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 816), H2875 [26FE]

———revise the process by which a member is retired for disability and becomes eligible for retirement pay (see H.R. 296), H196 [13JA]

Armed Forces Day: observance (see H. Res. 377), H5064 [30AP]

Army Specialist Jeremiah Paul McCleery Post Office Building, Portola, CA: designate (see H.R. 3319), H8707 [23JY]

ATF: authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by drug traffickers (see H.R. 1448), H4583 [21AP]

Aviation: allow additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (see H.R. 1941), H5486 [12MY]

BLM: exempt any solar energy project on managed lands from an environmental impact statement requirement (see H.R. 964), H1158 [10FE]

Border Patrol: anniversary (see H. Res. 498), H6075 [2JN]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H36 [6JA]

———require two-thirds votes in the House and Senate to increase the statutory limit on the public debt (see H.R. 4262), H15504 [16DE]

Business and industry: debar or suspend contractors from Federal contracting for unlawful employment of aliens (see H.R. 1668), H4841 [27AP]

———ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 1588), H3640 [18MR]

———evaluate and extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation and ensure protection of Social Security beneficiaries (see H.R. 662), H492 [23JA]

California: honor first responders, express condolences to victims, mourn loss of firefighters Tedmund D. Hall and Arnaldo Quinones, and condemn act of arson relative to Southern California wildfires (see H. Res. 724), H9396 [9SE]

———transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands from BLM to BIA and take such lands into trust for Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria (see H.R. 438), H9670 [16SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: accept a statue of Ronald Reagan from the people of California for placement (see H. Con. Res. 101), H4581 [21AP]

———engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6156 [3JN]

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

Children and youth: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 1064), H6307 [8JN]

China: 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), H12141 [29OC]

Chula Vista, CA: tribute to Chula Vista Park View Little League baseball team (see H. Res. 725), H9396 [9SE]

Climate: express importance of scientific protocols, data collection methods, and peer review standards for climate change research which are necessary to preclude future infringements on public trust (see H. Res. 954), H13628 (see H. Res. 954), H14372 [8DE]

Clothing industry: provide preferential duty treatment to certain apparel articles of the Philippines (see H.R. 3039), H7444 [25JN]

Colorado Springs, CO: recognize as official site of the National EMS Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial (see H. Con. Res. 161), H11516 [20OC]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3707 [19MR]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H7147 [23JN]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 450), H2886 [2MR]

Constitution Day: support and honor (see H. Res. 734), H9492 [14SE]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 983), H3438 [16MR]

Courts: ensure judicial decisions on the meaning of U.S. laws are not based on foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements unless they inform an understanding of the original meaning of the laws (see H. Res. 473), H6156 [3JN]

Credit: exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see H.R. 3421), H11516 [20OC]

———permanently increase conforming loan limits for the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations (see H.R. 2483), H5791 [19MY]

Crime: provide penalties for hate crimes against members of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2677), H6154 [3JN]

Cuba: provide for certain requirements relative to the closing of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility (see H.R. 1069), H1604 [13FE]

Dams: further allocate and expand availability of hydroelectric power generated at Hoover Dam (see H.R. 4349), H15499 [16DE]

de Veuster, Damien: canonization (see H. Res. 786), H10408 [30SE]

Decade of Vision: designate (see H. Res. 366), H6016 [21MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for subsidies for interest on loans for rural multifamily housing guaranteed by the Rural Housing Service (see H.R. 1989), H9442 [10SE]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Miramar, CA, or Camp Pendleton, CA, or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants at such locations (see H.R. 633), H484 [22JA]

———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), H6015 [21MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish accreditation standards for biofuel engineering and provide support for degree programs that create the engineering skills necessary to support biofuel production (see H.R. 3523), H9279 [31JY]

———promote development of practical fusion energy (see H.R. 3177), H8008 [10JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize appropriations for Operation Stonegarden (see H.R. 2047), H4686 [22AP]

———authorize appropriations for the Office of Detention and Removal (see H.R. 2048), H4686 [22AP]

———conduct pilot program to deploy mobile biometric identification equipment on maritime vessels for immigration enforcement (see H.R. 752), H1159 [10FE] (see H.R. 1148), H2631 [24FE]

———construct a reinforced fence along a certain length of the U.S.-Mexico border and gain operational control over such border (see H.R. 3289), H8584 [22JY]

———provide for ceremonies on or near Independence Day to administer oaths of allegiance to legal immigrants whose applications for citizenship have been approved (see H.R. 2363), H5484 [12MY]

———require States and Federal agencies, departments, and courts to provide certain statistics to the FBI and require the FBI to publish such statistics (see H.R. 150), H442 [21JA]

Dept. of Justice: establish a system of background checks for employers and employees of the electronic life safety and security system installation and monitoring industry (see H.R. 1939), H5063 [30AP]

———provide funding for multi-jurisdictional anti-gang task forces (see H.R. 2541), H6008 [21MY]

———reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 2406), H5664 [14MY]

Dept. of Labor: authorize appropriations for the Veterans Workforce Investment Program (see H.R. 295), H196 [13JA]

———carry out a grant program to provide reintegration services through programs and facilities that emphasize services for homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children (see H.R. 293), H196 [13JA]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 2305), H5397 [7MY]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H4524 [2AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove expenditures exceeding certain amounts for the Troubled Asset Relief Program intended to bailout financial institutions (see H.J. Res. 3), H196 [13JA]

———permit immediate repayment of direct capital investments received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 2009), H5063 [30AP]

———require any amounts repaid by financial institutions receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance be used for debt reduction (see H. Res. 714), H9280 [31JY]

———transmit copies of documents on break-up of, negotiations on additional assistance, and payment of executive bonuses to American International Group, Inc. (AIG) (see H. Res. 251), H3526 [17MR]

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), H15503 [16DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 2254), H12044 [28OC]

———deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see H.R. 3787), H11166 [8OC]

———establish a compensation fund to make payments to qualified World War II veterans on the basis of certain qualifying service (see H.R. 2270), H5486 [12MY]

———improve acquisition practices (see H.R. 4221), H13627 (see H.R. 4221), H14370 [8DE]

———improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H13352 [19NO]

———improve energy and water efficiencies and conservation (see H.R. 292), H196 [13JA]

———improve laws relative to small business concerns and employment assistance (see H.R. 4220), H13627 (see H.R. 4220), H14370 [8DE]

———increase amount of subsistence allowance payable to veterans participating in vocational rehabilitation programs (see H.R. 297), H196 [13JA]

———make certain improvements in insurance and health care programs (see H.R. 3219), H8183 [15JY]

———provide a plot allowance for spouses and children of certain veterans buried in State cemeteries (see H.R. 2594), H6010 [21MY]

———provide two-fiscal year budget authority for certain medical care accounts (see H.R. 1016), H4840 [27AP]

———reauthorize the small business loan program (see H.R. 294), H196 [13JA]

———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), H5892 [20MY]

Diseases: establish Centers for Disease Control and Prevention national screening program and allow States to provide medical assistance for individuals with colorectal cancer or polyps (see H.R. 1189), H2981 [4MR]

———identify causes and cure, expand data collection, and study access to and quality of care for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (see H.R. 930), H13002 [16NO]

———increase awareness of risks of breast cancer in young women and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer (see H.R. 1740), H6415 [9JN]

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (see H.R. 2788), H11167 [8OC]

District of Columbia: disapprove city council approval of the Jury and Marriage Amendment Act (see H.J. Res. 54), H6267 [4JN]

Education: encourage teaching of U.S. Constitution to high school students in their senior year (see H. Res. 686), H9207 [30JY]

Elections: require Federal election ballots be generally printed only in English and modify requirement that certain jurisdictions provide ballots and other voting materials in languages other than English (see H.R. 764), H923 [3FE]

Employment: make permanent the E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation (see H.R. 3676), H10407 [30SE]

English language: declare as national language of U.S. (see H.R. 1229), H2926 [3MR]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H1247 [11FE]

———require accreditation of training programs (see H.R. 2361), H11516 [20OC]

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), H9549 [15SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 42), H9057 [29JY]

———constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 50), H5486 [12MY]

FCC: prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see H.R. 226), H68 [7JA]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see H.R. 1256), H2923 [3MR]

Federal Accounting Oversight Board: establish (see H.R. 1349), H3835 [24MR]

Federal employees: improve Federal internship programs to facilitate hiring of full-time Federal employees (see H.R. 3264), H8409 [20JY]

———provide for transportation of the dependents, remains, and effects of certain Federal employees who die while or as a result of performing official duties (see H.R. 2711), H6263 [4JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify provisions relative to beach monitoring (see H.R. 2093), H4733 [23AP]

Filipino American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 155), H1248 [11FE]

Filipino American History Month: observance (see H. Res. 780), H10521 [6OC]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H196 [13JA]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see H. Res. 357), H4733 [23AP]

Financial Oversight Commission: establish (see H.R. 74), H382 [15JA]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H7146 [23JN]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H7085 [19JN]

Flags: ensure the right of an individual to display the Service flag on residential property not be abridged (see H.R. 2546), H9550 [15SE]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 252), H10521 [6OC]

Fragile X Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 611), H7740 [7JY]

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), H4583 [21AP]

FTC: revise ``do-not-call'' registry regulations to prohibit politically-oriented recorded message telephone calls (see H.R. 116), H1045 [4FE]

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

Government: end speculation on the current cost of multilingual services provided by the Government (see H.R. 1414), H3145 [10MR]

———prohibit from awarding contracts, grants, or other agreements to, providing any other Federal funds to, or engaging in activities that promote certain indicted organizations (see H.R. 3571), H9671 [16SE]

Government regulations: provide that only certain forms of identification of individuals may be accepted by the Federal Government and by financial institutions (see H.R. 3174), H8008 [10JY]

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]

Harpers Ferry, WV: anniversary of John Brown's raid (see H. Res. 568), H9731 [17SE]

Health: provide for the licensure of biosimilar and interchangeable biological products (see H.R. 1548), H3525 [17MR]

———recognize orthopedic industry for innovation in providing devices that relieve pain of, and restore mobility to, members of Armed Forces, veterans, and patients from all walks of life (see H. Res. 577), H7145 [23JN]

———require that any major health care reform bill considered on the House floor should be available for viewing (see H. Res. 721), H9443 [10SE]

Health Care Comparative Effectiveness Research Institute: establish (see H.R. 2502), H10457 [1OC]

Health care professionals: provide relief for the shortage of nurses (see H.R. 2536), H5891 [20MY]

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]

House of Representatives: constitutional amendment on basing apportionment on number of persons in each State who are U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 11), H5406 [11MY]

House Rules: allow a reasonable amount of time for Members to read legislation prior to voting (see H. Res. 689), H9056 [29JY]

———require a two-thirds vote on a stand-alone bill that increases the statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 949), H13520 [3DE]

———require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 225), H5486 [12MY]

———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H10458 [1OC]

Housing: mitigate mortgage foreclosures, facilitate and include fairness in housing recovery, and combat mortgage fraud (see H.R. 1295), H2978 [4MR]

Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 1868), H4518 [2AP]

———compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 1314), H7023 [18JN]

———eliminate the ``widow penalty'' by allowing petitions for legal permanent residency by noncitizen surviving spouses of U.S. citizens to be adjudicated (see H.R. 1870), H4518 [2AP]

———enforce employment restrictions on unauthorized aliens through the use of improved Social Security cards and an Employment Eligibility Database (see H.R. 98), H31 [6JA]

———enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2406), H5664 [14MY]

———improve sharing of information and enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 1199), H2875 [26FE]

———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 3308), H8706 [23JY]

———reform policies relative to family-sponsored immigrants and reduce the number of such immigrants (see H.R. 878), H1042 [4FE]

———remove incentives and loopholes that encourage illegal aliens to come into the U.S. and provide additional resources to local law enforcement and Federal border and immigration officers (see H.R. 994), H1247 [11FE]

———require Federal contractors to participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification (see H.R. 138), H71 [7JA]

———require State and local law enforcement to determine immigration status of persons arrested for a felony, report such persons to Dept. of Homeland Security, and require detention pending removal (see H.R. 1663), H3748 [23MR]

———withhold a portion of Federal highway construction and maintenance funds from States that issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants (see H.R. 140), H33 [6JA]

Immigration and Nationality Act: include criminal violations committed by an illegal alien in the definition of aggravated felony (see H.R. 1753), H4062 [26MR]

Improper Payments Information Act: amend to prevent improper payments, improve recovery, and hold agencies accountable for improper payments (see H.R. 3393), H9055 [29JY]

Intermediate Space Challenge: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 411), H6307 [8JN]

Iran: 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), H5400 [7MY]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (see H. Res. 175), H3402 [12MR]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H7741 [7JY]

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), H10521 [6OC]

Israel: support right of self-defense against imminent military or nuclear threat from Iran and other countries and organizations (see H. Res. 557), H7447 [25JN]

Johnny Grant Hollywood Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2760), H6415 [9JN]

Johnson, Jimmie: tribute (see H. Res. 957), H15504 [16DE]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 1228), H2926 [3MR]

Law enforcement: 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), H10408 [30SE]

———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H6973 [17JN]

———secure smuggling routes on the U.S.-Mexico border and better prevent the smuggling of narcotics and weapons across the border (see H.R. 2083), H4732 [23AP]

Law enforcement officers: exempt certain officers from minimum sentencing requirements for using a firearm to commit a violent crime during pursuit or apprehension of a suspect (see H.R. 866), H1042 [4FE]

Legislative branch of the Government: establish a program for reuse, recycling, and disposal of obsolete computers and other electronic equipment (see H. Res. 938), H13354 [19NO]

———prohibit offices from entering into certain contracts with any contractor who does not participate in the employment eligibility verification program (see H.R. 124), H71 [7JA]

Lim Poon Lee Post Office, San Francisco, CA: designate (see H.R. 3119), H7838 [8JY]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H6016 [21MY]

Los Angeles Lakers (basketball team): tribute (see H. Res. 566), H7085 [19JN]

Medicaid: permit local public agencies to act as enrollment brokers (see H.R. 686), H526 [26JA]

Medicare: extend Federal reimbursement of emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 1639), H3704 [19MR]

———make permanent the program of Federal reimbursement of emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 1386), H4251 [31MR]

———provide for an update under the physician fee schedule to be fully paid for through medical liability reform, a pathway for biosimilar biological products, and other means (see H.R. 4138), H14446 [9DE]

———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H13550 [7DE]

———transition to use of metropolitan statistical areas as fee schedule areas for physician fee schedule in California (see H.R. 2820), H6617 [11JN]

Memorial Day: urge all Americans and people of all nationalities to visit national cemeteries, memorials, and markers (see H. Res. 360), H4733 [23AP]

Mexico: disapprove U.S.-Mexico Social Security totalization agreement (see H. Res. 394), H5096 [4MY]

Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2017), H7023 [18JN]

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

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 388), H5062 [30AP]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2057), H13550 [7DE]

Music and dance: declare country music as a uniquely American art form and honor its contributions to American life and culture (see H. Res. 650), H10521 [6OC]

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

———recognize success and scientific contributions on anniversary of the landing of the Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity (see H. Res. 67), H486 [22JA]

National Aerospace Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 167), H8409 [20JY]

National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 255), H9671 [16SE]

National Chemistry Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 793), H10521 [6OC]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 438), H5666 [14MY]

National Donate Life Month: designate (see H. Res. 380), H4999 [29AP]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 117), H1044 [4FE]

National Eye Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 366), H6016 [21MY]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H7023 [18JN]

National Firefighters Memorial Day: designate (see H. Res. 729), H9550 [15SE]

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

National Labor Relations Act: ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the NLRB (see H.R. 1176), H2834 [25FE]

———permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees (see H.R. 2732), H6264 [4JN]

National Nurses Week: recognize (see H. Res. 192), H5309 [6MY]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 727), H10000 [25SE]

National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 55), H1249 [11FE]

National security: enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry (see H.R. 1655), H3705 [19MR]

National Travel and Tourism Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 105), H5486 [12MY]

Nowruz: observance of Iranian New Year (see H. Res. 267), H8357 [17JY]

NSF: award grants to institutions of higher education to develop and offer education and training programs (see H.R. 461), H194 [13JA]

Oakland, CA: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Res. 290), H4130 [30MR]

OPM: establish a national health plan to offer Federal employee health benefit plans to individuals who are not Federal employees (see H.R. 3438), H9962 [24SE]

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

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 47), H1160 [10FE]

Philippines: condemn massacre of civilians in Maguindanao and express condolences to families of victims (see H. Con. Res. 218), H13628 (see H. Con. Res. 218), H14371 [8DE]

———express condolences to the citizens and support for Philippine Government in aftermath of devastating tropical storms (see H. Res. 800), H10519 [6OC]

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), H3438 [16MR]

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 641), H8496 [21JY]

Reagan, Ronald: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 3341), H8809 [24JY]

Reagan, Ronald; tribute (see H. Res. 54), H1046 [4FE]

Real estate: impose a moratorium on the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (see H.R. 3044), H8586 [22JY]

———protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H. Res. 748), H10071 [29SE]

———require State and local compliance with constitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 575), H7145 [23JN]

Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (see H.R. 1511), H3436 [16MR]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 1618), H3703 [19MR]

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 131), H1045 [4FE]

Rosas, Robert, Jr.: express condolences to family and stand in solidarity with the Border Patrol as they continue their mission to preserve and defend our borders (see H. Res. 681), H8873 [27JY]

Roy Wilson Post Office, Palm Desert, CA: designate (see H.R. 4214), H14827 [11DE]

Schools: direct local educational agencies to release secondary school student information to military recruiters unless the student's parent provides written request against the release (see H.R. 1026), H1518 [12FE]

———withhold Federal funds from schools that permit or require the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance or the National Anthem in a language other than English (see H.R. 1621), H4915 [28AP]

Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission: establish (see H.R. 1557), H4688 [22AP]

Securities: constitutional amendment to prohibit the U.S. from owning stock in private corporations (see H.J. Res. 57), H7145 [23JN]

Social Security: exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 2287), H5582 [13MY]

———prevent fraudulent use of account numbers by allowing the sharing of Social Security data among U.S. agencies for identity theft prevention and immigration enforcement purposes (see H.R. 2472), H5790 [19MY]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H69 [7JA]

———require an employer to take action after learning that an individual's account number does not match the individual's name (see H.R. 137), H32 [6JA]

———revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington's disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease (see H.R. 678), H923 [3FE]

Special days and holidays: recognize importance of protecting symbols and traditions of Christmas (see H. Res. 951), H14446 [9DE]

Summitt, Pat: tribute (see H. Res. 196), H5486 [12MY]

Surface Transportation Board: consider impact of certain railroad transactions on local communities (see H.R. 3410), H9205 [30JY]

Tariff: codify definition of terms used in a certain subheading of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule relative to tuna products (see H.R. 1309), H2979 [4MR]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of a residence (see H.R. 101), H3438 [16MR]

———allow carryback of certain net operating losses (see H.R. 2452), H9807 [22SE]

———allow eligible veterans to use qualified veterans mortgage bonds to refinance home loans (see H.R. 2756), H6306 [8JN]

———allow individual taxpayers to designate a portion of income taxes to fund improvement of barriers at the U.S. border (see H.R. 1904), H4520 [2AP]

———allow individuals to designate certain amounts on their income tax returns toward deficit reduction and require Government spending reductions equal to 10 times the amounts so designated (see H.R. 4308), H14980 [15DE]

———clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 3580), H9670 [16SE]

———encourage alternative energy investments and job creation (see H.R. 1835), H6015 [21MY]

———exclude certain severance payments from gross income (see H.R. 154), H442 [21JA]

———exclude from gross income gain from the conversion of property by reason of eminent domain (see H.R. 3004), H7145 [23JN]

———exempt motor vehicle donations to certain charities from limitations on such donations (see H.R. 3248), H8355 [17JY]

———expand definition of cellulosic biofuel to include algae-based biofuel for purposes of the cellulosic biofuel producer credit and special allowance for plant property (see H.R. 4168), H13385 [1DE]

———improve access to health care by allowing a deduction for the health insurance costs of individuals and expanding health savings accounts (see H.R. 3610), H9806 [22SE]

———permit hardship loans from individual retirement plans (see H.R. 1628), H13466 [2DE]

———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H8025 [13JY]

———provide a credit for certain home purchases (see H.R. 1245), H3402 [12MR]

———provide individual and corporate income tax relief, reduce the employee share of payroll taxes, and rescind unobligated stimulus funds (see H.R. 4100), H13467 [2DE]

———provide permanent incentives for economic growth (see H.R. 470), H527 [26JA]

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H3056 [5MR]

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H1080 [9FE]

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

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H28 [6JA]

———suspend taxation of unemployment compensation for a certain period (see H.R. 155), H442 [21JA]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 982), H1246 [11FE]

Taxpayer March on Washington: tribute to participants (see H. Res. 870), H11790 [26OC]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H1607 [13FE]

———restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H3749 [23MR]

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), H7947 [9JY]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2799), H7086 [19JN]

Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (see H.R. 2478), H14827 [11DE]

University of California, Davis: anniversary (see H. Res. 448), H5666 [14MY]

Veterans: allow individuals eligible for Post-9/11 educational assistance enrolled in an institute of higher education in a State that charges fees in lieu of tuition to use amounts payable for such fees (see H.R. 2474), H5790 [19MY]

———exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving burial-related benefits and funeral honors available to certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related individuals (see H.R. 731), H3438 [16MR]

———increase dependency and indemnity compensation payable to surviving spouses (see H.R. 2243), H7741 [7JY]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2014), H6155 [3JN]

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), H922 [3FE]

———tribute to Armed Forces members who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 259), H4841 [27AP]

Year of the Safe Child: designate (see H. Res. 376), H9282 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bureau of Reclamation: continue participation in construction of the North San Diego County Area Water Recycling Project (see H.R. 1219), H2873 [26FE]

Dept. of Energy: provide assistance for ultra efficient vehicles under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program (see H.R. 1382), H3103 [9MR]

House of Representatives: compensation of certain minority employees (see H. Res. 13), H37 [6JA]

Klein, Herbert: tribute (see H. Res. 637), H8025 [13JY]

National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 25), H485 [22JA]

Renewable energy: include algae-based biofuel in the renewable fuel program and include such fuels in the cellulosic biofuel producer tax credit (see H.R. 3460), H9276 [31JY]

Remarks

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H7650 [26JN], H8444 [21JY]

Appropriations: making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E427 [25FE], E698 [18MR]

Border Patrol: tribute to agents, H9041 [29JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: continue participation in construction of the North San Diego County Area Water Recycling Project (H.R. 1219), H4537 [21AP]

California: honor first responders, express condolences to victims, mourn loss of firefighters Tedmund D. Hall and Arnaldo Quinones, and condemn act of arson relative to Southern California wildfires (H. Res. 724), H9378 [9SE]

Cesar E. Chavez Post Office, San Diego, CA: designate (S. 748), H12401 [5NO]

Corporal Joseph A. Tomci Post Office Building, Stow, OH: designate (H.R. 3788), H12395 [5NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), earmark declaration, E1592 [26JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E2142, E2148 [31JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), earmark declaration, E1584 [26JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E2137, E2144 [31JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E1934 [24JY], E2463, E2468, E2483 [8OC]

Foreign trade: impact of trade agreements on employment and the economy, H8165 [15JY]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12227 [3NO]

House of Representatives: compensation of certain minority employees (H. Res. 13), H25 [6JA]

Immigration: prevent illegal immigrants from receiving public health benefits, H12227 [3NO]

Jack F. Kemp Post Office Building, Orchard Park, NY: designate (S. 1211), H12398, H12399 [5NO]

Japan: evolution of U.S.-Japanese relations since World War II, E1255 [21MY]

Kile G. West Post Office Building, Georgetown, TX: designate (H.R. 2422), H6759 [15JN]

Laredo Veterans Post Office, Laredo, TX: designate (H.R. 2325), H6758 [15JN]

Lieutenant Commander Roy H. Boehm Post Office Building, Port Charlotte, FL: designate (H.R. 2470), H6760 [15JN]

National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance (H. Res. 718), H9373, H9375 [9SE]

National World War I Museum: designate Liberty Memorial as National World War I Memorial (H.R. 1849), H12394 [5NO]

Philippines: express condolences to the citizens and support for Philippine Government in aftermath of devastating tropical storms (H. Res. 800), H11327 [14OC]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H7650 [26JN], H8444 [21JY]

San Diego County, CA: anniversary of North County Transit District Sprinter (light rail train), E587 [6MR]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1447 [17JN]

Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington's disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease (H.R. 678), H5986 [21MY]

Transportation Security Administration: allow for voluntary usage of personal protective equipment during any public health emergency, H6206 [4JN]

———authorize programs (H.R. 2200), H6206 [4JN]

Votes: position on missed, E2885 [3DE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1262), H3350, H3351, H3360 [12MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H6005 [21MY], H9051 [29JY]

Tributes

Cafagna, Mickey, E955 [23AP]

Cohen, Stuart, E1220 [20MY]

Farrior, Michael L., E2062 [29JY]

Hurley, Patrick, E1366 [10JN]

Lambert, Adam, E1135 [13MY]

Nordhoff, Henry, E1151 [14MY]

O'Connor, Christopher, E750 [24MR]