ROYCE, EDWARD R. (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2410), H6498 [10JN]

Foreign Service: modernize (H.R. 2410), H6498 [10JN]

Appointments

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

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, H4970 [29AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: acknowledge significant strategic, political, economic, and humanitarian importance (see H. Con. Res. 128), H5712 [18MY]

Animals: issue a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 1454), H4397 [1AP]

———support and provide financial resources for projects of persons with expertise and conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations (see H.R. 411), H160 [9JA]

Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 156), H7742 [7JY]

Armed Forces: commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas, for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq (see H. Res. 977), H15502 [16DE]

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]

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

Aviation: allow additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (see H.R. 1941), H8025 [13JY]

Barry M. Goldwater (U.S.S.): designate a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (see H. Con. Res. 83), H4063 [26MR]

Bass, Karen: tribute (see H. Res. 49), H493 [23JA]

BLM: exempt any solar energy project on managed lands from an environmental impact statement requirement (see H.R. 964), H1607 [13FE]

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

Boy Scouts of America Day: designate (see H. Res. 356), H4733 [23AP]

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

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]

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

———authorizing use of Grounds for a celebration of Citizenship Day (see H. Con. Res. 136), H6012 [21MY]

———engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6539 [10JN]

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

China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (see H. Res. 605), H7948 [9JY]

———commend Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms (see H. Res. 156), H5486 [12MY]

———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]

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]

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

Dept. of Defense: 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), H5713 [18MY]

Dept. of Education: anniversary of Title VI international education programs (see H. Con. Res. 126), H8586 [22JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: 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]

———transmit to the House of Representatives all information relating to the immigration status of any detainees and foreign persons suspected of terrorism (see H. Res. 570), H7085 [19JN]

Dept. of HUD: require Inspector General to audit Federal funds received by Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN) and its affiliates and suspend certification of its housing counseling agencies (see H.R. 3828), H14446 [9DE]

Dept. of Justice: appoint a special counsel to investigate allegations relative to Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN) (see H. Res. 911), H13521 [3DE]

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

———request the President and require the Dept. of Justice to furnish the House of Representatives all information on notification of Miranda rights to certain detainees in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 537), H6807 [15JN]

Dept. of State: require report on business and investment climates in foreign countries (see H.R. 1202), H2835 [25FE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize participation in additional phases of the project to reclaim and reuse water within the service area of the Orange County Water District (see H.R. 383), H159 [9JA]

———participate in Prado Basin Natural Treatment System Project and Lower Chino Dairy Area desalination and reclamation project, and assist in regional brine line construction in California (see H.R. 530), H324 [14JA]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H13354 [19NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish Office of Insurance Information (see H.R. 2609), H6011 [21MY]

———express that any interest or dividends repaid through the Troubled Asset Relief Program should be used solely for debt reduction (see H. Res. 639), H8185 [15JY]

———permit immediate repayment of direct capital investments received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 2009), H4841 [27AP]

———prohibit Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance recipients from funding Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN) (see H.R. 3696), H10455 [1OC]

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]

Diseases: increase support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Res. 35), H13467 [2DE]

———reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 2941), H7022 [18JN]

Economy: reform the financial regulatory system of the U.S. (see H.R. 3310), H8707 [23JY]

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

English language: 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), H4583 [21AP]

EPA: exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 391), H15503 [16DE]

Europe: 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]

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), H9999 [25SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 42), H6015 [21MY]

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

Federal Credit Union Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 556), H7147 [23JN]

Federal employees: provide coverage of acupuncturist services under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 646), H9491 [14SE]

Filipino American History Month: observance (see H. Res. 780), H11740 [23OC]

Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H9055 [29JY]

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

Foreign aid: prohibit expenditure of U.S. taxpayer dollars on nuclear assistance to state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3107), H9207 [30JY]

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), H3527 [17MR]

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), H5485 [12MY]

FTC: revise ``do-not-call'' registry regulations to prohibit politically-oriented recorded message telephone calls (see H.R. 116), H780 [28JA]

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

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H9342 [8SE]

Government: 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), H9548 [15SE]

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), H8101 [14JY]

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), H2632 [24FE]

Health: improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 1086), H8356 [17JY]

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

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]

———support people, condemn illegal attempt to alter Constitution of Honduras, and seek peaceful resolution on election referendum (see H. Res. 619), H8496 [21JY]

House of Representatives: require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H12365 [4NO]

Hudson River: recognize quadricentennial celebration of discovery to honor, commemorate, and celebrate the historic ties of the U.S. and the Netherlands (see H. Con. Res. 178), H9492 [14SE]

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]

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

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

———require employers to conduct employment eligibility verification (see H.R. 19), H1045 [4FE]

———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]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 677), H8809 [24JY]

Insurance: provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 3217), H12288 [3NO]

———regulate federally chartered or licensed insurers, agencies, and producers to ensure their stability and financial integrity and to protect policyholders and consumers (see H.R. 1880), H4519 [2AP]

International Criminal Court: commend for issuing a warrant for arrest of Sudanese President Omar H.A. al-Bashir and express hope that this will be a step towards achieving peace and stability in the Darfur region (see H. Res. 241), H6156 [3JN]

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

Investments: help rebuild retirement, college, and personal savings (see H.R. 2021), H4685 [22AP]

Iran: apply sanctions against affiliates of the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 2375), H5582 [13MY]

———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), H4840 [27AP]

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

———prohibit executive departments from entering into or renewing procurement contracts with persons that export certain computer or telecommunications technologies to Iran (see H.R. 3284), H8495 [21JY]

Israel: 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), H163 [9JA]

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

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

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), H6077 [2JN]

———continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1980), H4579 [21AP]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H9281 [31JY]

———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]

Legislative branch of the Government: 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]

Lithuania: anniversary (see H. Res. 285), H6744 [12JN]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H6077 [2JN]

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

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), H9343 [8SE]

Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach, CA: designate (see H.R. 4360), H15499 [16DE]

Medicare: provide coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 646), H9491 [14SE]

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: restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see H.R. 2743), H6807 [15JN]

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]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: anniversary (see H. Res. 454), H6307 [8JN]

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

National Computer Science Education Week: designate (see H. Res. 558), H8185 [15JY]

National Credit Union Administration: increase borrowing authority, establish an insurance fund restoration plan period, and assess costs of corporate credit union stabilization on an anti-cyclical basis (see H.R. 2351), H5483 [12MY]

National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 109), H1608 [13FE]

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should be especially displayed (see H.R. 2632), H8026 [13JY]

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]

National Stalking Awareness Month: establish (see H. Res. 82), H923 [3FE] (see H. Res. 960), H14827 [11DE]

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

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

Pakistan: authorize appropriations to promote an enhanced strategic partnership (see H.R. 3642), H9961 [24SE]

———authorize democratic, economic, social development, and security assistance (see H.R. 1886), H4519 [2AP]

———restrict U.S. military assistance (see H.R. 1463), H3399 [12MR]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 47), H1080 [9FE]

Power resources: increase energy independence and job creation through safe energy production, alternative and renewable energy development, and conservation promotion for a cleaner environment (see H.R. 2846), H7447 [25JN]

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

Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program: extend (see H.R. 3348), H10520 [6OC]

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

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]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H.R. 1885), H4519 [2AP]

Rialto, CA: tribute to Eisenhower High School boys' basketball team (see H. Res. 321), H4689 [22AP]

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

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

Singh, Manmohan: U.S. visit by Indian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 890), H12364 [4NO]

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), H9281 [31JY]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H603 [27JA]

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]

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

Taxation: allow carryback of certain net operating losses (see H.R. 2452), H12588 [6NO]

———allow deductions for interest payments on car loans and sales and excise taxes on certain motor vehicle purchases (see H.R. 159), H1248 [11FE]

———allow individual taxpayers to designate a portion of income taxes to fund improvement of barriers at the U.S. border (see H.R. 1904), H5892 [20MY]

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

———improve operation of employee stock ownership plans (see H. Con. Res. 204), H11712 [22OC]

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H3402 [12MR]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H4734 [23AP]

Taxpayer March on Washington: tribute to participants (see H. Res. 870), H13003 [16NO]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H5400 [7MY]

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

Thomson, IL: authorize Bureau of Prisons to convert Thomson Correctional Facility into a Federal prison and prohibit transfer and housing of Guantanamo detainees at such facility (see H.R. 4093), H13355 [19NO]

Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 236), H3338 [11MR]

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), H12045 [28OC]

———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]

U.S.-India Interparliamentary Exchange Group: establish (see H.R. 2468), H5893 [20MY]

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), H5790 [19MY]

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

University of California, Irvine: tribute to men's volleyball team (see H. Res. 567), H7085 [19JN]

Venezuela: acknowledge growing threat of anti-Semitism and express support for Jewish community (see H. Con. Res. 124), H5484 [12MY]

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]

Vietnam: call for release of imprisoned bloggers and cyber activists and respect Internet freedom (see H. Res. 672), H9492 [14SE]

———promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1969), H4522 [2AP]

Vietnamese Refugees Day: designate (see H. Res. 342), H4735 [23AP]

Wichita State University: tribute to men's and women's bowling teams (see H. Res. 455), H9443 [10SE]

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), H4524 [2AP]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H7706 [26JN]

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]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Cambodia: condemn repression of opposition candidates and call for Cambodian Government and international organizations to combat human trafficking (see H. Res. 820), H11166 [8OC]

Dept. of State: list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (see H. Res. 20), H37 [6JA]

Executive departments: establish a commission to develop a timely, independent, and fair process for realigning or closing outdated, ineffective, or inefficient agencies (see H.R. 443), H162 [9JA]

National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 55), H195 [13JA]

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]

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

Taxation: allow unused amounts in a health flexible spending arrangement to be carried over to subsequent plan years or deposited into certain health or retirement plans (see H.R. 544), H325 [14JA]

———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 543), H325 [14JA]

Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 220), H3077 [6MR]

Remarks

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H7651 [26JN]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H8439 [21JY]

Andean Trade Preference Act: extend (H.R. 4284), H14833 [14DE]

Appropriations: making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E422 [25FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H888 [3FE]

Asian American Hotel Owners Association: anniversary, E2200 [8SE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (H. Con. Res. 85), H4463 [2AP]

Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H4463 [2AP]

Credit: enhance regulation of secondary mortgage market enterprises, H14793 [11DE]

———prevent mortgage foreclosures, enhance mortgage credit availability, and amend bankruptcy laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, H14757 [11DE]

———prevent mortgage foreclosures, enhance mortgage credit availability, and amend bankruptcy laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (H.R. 1106), H2856 [26FE]

———prevent mortgage foreclosures, enhance mortgage credit availability, and amend bankruptcy laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (H.R. 1106), consideration (H. Res. 205), H2991 [5MR]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E2084 [29JY]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2410), H6499 [10JN]

———authorize appropriations (H.R. 2410), consideration (H. Res. 522), H6425 [10JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: reform the Troubled Asset Relief Program and ensure accountability under such Program (H.R. 384), H287 [14JA]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), earmark declaration, E1996 [24JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1946 [24JY]

Economy: importance of job creation, H8439 [21JY]

———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), H14420 [9DE], H14757, H14793, H14794 [11DE]

———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), consideration (H. Res. 956), H14411 [9DE]

———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), consideration (H. Res. 964), H14493 [10DE]

———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance understanding of insurance issues, and regulate over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 962), H14485 [10DE]

Eritrea: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism and urge U.N. Security Council to impose sanctions, H6499 [10JN]

Federal Credit Union Act: anniversary (H. Res. 556), H9358 [9SE]

Financial institutions: Federal preemption of State consumer financial laws, H14493 [10DE]

Foreign Service: modernize (H.R. 2410), H6499 [10JN]

———modernize (H.R. 2410), consideration (H. Res. 522), H6425 [10JN]

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: anniversary of birth (H. Res. 603), H11325 [14OC]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend (H.R. 4284), H14833 [14DE]

Greece: independence anniversary (H. Res. 273), H3781 [24MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8885 [28JY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12221 [3NO]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), consideration (H. Res. 903), H12612 [7NO]

———restore reliability to the medical justice system by fostering alternatives to medical tort litigation, H8885 [28JY]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 257), H3651 [19MR]

———require each standing committee to hold periodic hearings on waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in Government programs that committee may authorize (H. Res. 40), H272 [14JA]

Housing: enhance regulation of secondary mortgage market enterprises, H14794 [11DE]

———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, H14411, H14420 [9DE]

Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), H14934 [15DE]

———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H14934 [15DE]

Israel: 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), H99 [9JA]

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 (H. Res. 309), H6755 [15JN]

———condemn imprisonment of American journalists, H6318 [9JN]

Madagascar: condemn illegal extraction of natural resources (H. Res. 839), H12251 [3NO]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: anniversary (H. Res. 454), H6359 [9JN]

National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 55), H13585 [8DE]

National Stalking Awareness Month: establish (H. Res. 82), H888 [3FE]

Pakistan: authorize appropriations to promote an enhanced strategic partnership (S. 1707), H10117 [30SE]

———authorize democratic, economic, social development, and security assistance (H.R. 1886), H6569 [11JN]

———authorize democratic, economic, social development, and security assistance (H.R. 1886), consideration (H. Res. 522), H6425 [10JN]

Peace Corps: anniversary, E484 [26FE]

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

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H7651 [26JN]

Radio Free Asia: extend operation (H.R. 3593), H9824 [23SE]

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

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1472 [17JN]

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

Sri Lanka: ensure safety and release of internally displaced persons in camps, call for independent operation and oversight of such camps, and allow foreign access to oversee rebuilding efforts (H. Res. 711), H12253 [3NO]

Taiwan: express condolences in the aftermath of the typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island (H. Res. 733), H9822 [23SE]

———negotiation of a free trade agreement, H3779 [24MR]

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

Taxation: impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), H3651 [19MR]

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: recommendations on breast self-exams and mammograms, H14952 [15DE]

Vietnam: call for release of imprisoned bloggers and cyber activists and respect Internet freedom (H. Res. 672), H11547 [21OC]

Votes: position on missed, H13494 [3DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H14978 [15DE], H15494 [16DE]