McGOVERN, JAMES P. (a Representative from Massachusetts)

Addresses

International Women of Courage Awards: Ambiga Sreenevasan, H3414 [16MR]

———Hillary Rodham Clinton, Sec. of State, H3413 [16MR]

Michael J. Mangini Recipient of E9-1-1 Institute Industry Professional Award: by, E824 [31MR]

Amendments

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (S. Con. Res. 13), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 371), H4889 [28AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), H7338, H7340 [25JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2918), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 772), H9969 [25SE]

Appointments

Congressional Hunger Fellows Program Board of Trustees, H4897 [28AP]

Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, H3076 [6MR]

Articles and editorials

Afghanistan Abyss, Nicholas D. Kristof, New York (NY) Times, H9307 [8SE]

Alternative History of China, Jianli Yang, Foreign Policy (publication), H6046 [2JN]

America's Economic Pain Brings Hunger Pangs, Amy Goldstein, Washington (DC) Post, H13006 [17NO]

Clinton Reiterates U.S. Commitment to `Robust' Rights Agenda, Glenn Kessler, Washington (DC) Post, H3415 [16MR]

Combat Hunger by Investing in Agricultural Development, Ken Hackett, Des Moines (IA) Register, H7454 [26JN]

Day After Juanes' Show, Emotions in Miami Still Mixed, Jordan Levin, Miami (FL) Herald, H9741 [22SE]

Exiled to English, Ha Jin, New York (NY) Times, H6046 [2JN]

Hunger in U.S. at a 14-Year High, Jason DeParle, New York (NY) Times, H13006 [17NO]

Hungry Eyes—More N.C. Children Go Without Food, Amanda Greene, Wilmington (NC) Star News, H10537 [7OC]

In Castro Country, Giving a Concert for Peace, William Booth, Washington (DC) Post, H9739 [22SE]

Johnson, Gorbachev, Obama, Nichols D. Kristof, New York (NY) Times, H14948 [15DE]

K. Bacon, an Advocate for Refugees, Is Dead at 64, Douglas Martin, New York (NY) Times, E2206 [8SE]

Lack of Transportation Worsens Hunger, Experts Say, Doug Thompson, Arkansas News (Internet site), H10124 [30SE]

No Free Lunch—Schools Get Tough on Deadbeats, Associated Press (news service), H4403 [2AP]

Ridding Afghanistan of Corruption Will Be No Easy Task, Alexandra Zavis, Los Angeles (CA) Times, H13255 [18NO]

Sad Anniversaries in Tibet, Boston (MA) Globe, H3314 [11MR]

Smokies Stimulus—Let the Good Work Begin, Knoxville (TN) News Sentinel, H8308 [17JY]

This Is the Power of Music, Lydia Martin and Jordan Levin, Miami (FL) Herald, H9740 [22SE]

U.S. Envoy Resists Increase in Troops, Greg Jaffe, Scott Wilson and Karen DeYoung, Washington (DC) Post, H13255 [18NO]

Whole Foods to Food Banks, Annie Gowen, Washington (DC) Post, H10529 [7OC]

World War II Vet Urges ``Secretary of Peace'', Mary Wenzel, Marlborough (MA) Enterprise, E87 [14JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abarbanel, Gail: tribute to founding of Rape Treatment Center at the Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and creating the Fast Track Forensics Program to speed up DNA processing (see H. Res. 716), H9398 [9SE]

Adams Memorial Foundation: authorize establishment of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia to honor John Adams and family (see H.R. 2802), H7838 [8JY]

Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see H. Res. 707), H9343 [8SE]

Afghanistan: anniversary of commencement of Operation Enduring Freedom (see H. Res. 802), H10519 [6OC]

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

———condemn ongoing attacks by the Lord's Resistance Army, support those who have suffered, and protect civilians from further attacks (see H. Res. 542), H6743 [12JN]

African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 150), H6618 [11JN]

African Americans: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients and contributions of Armed Forces members (see H. Res. 185), H6267 [4JN]

Air France (airline company): express condolences to families of victims of Flight 447 crash (see H. Res. 512), H6620 [11JN]

Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2648), H6074 [2JN]

American Battlefield Protection Act: establish battlefield acquisition grant program to acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 146), H33 [6JA] (see H.R. 1694), H4027 [25MR]

American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 112), H1081 [9FE]

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: anniversary of Daughters of Penelope (see H. Res. 209), H2980 [4MR]

American Legion Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 679), H8961 [28JY]

Animals: conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items or products containing bear viscera (see H.R. 3480), H9900 [23SE]

———enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health (see H.R. 2999), H11868 [27OC]

———ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 3907), H12457 [5NO]

———issue a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 1454), H5308 [6MY]

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

———prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1326), H11298 [13OC]

Antitrust policy: amend laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems (see H.R. 2695), H8026 [13JY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 39), H8707 [23JY]

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

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), H6014 [21MY]

———encourage military departments to maximize opportunities for space-available travel for members in a leave or pass status who are traveling between December 18, 2009, and January 3, 2010 (see H. Con. Res. 220), H14982 [15DE]

———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 members separated from active duty receive employment assistance, job training assistance, other transitional services, and a psychological evaluation (see H.R. 1963), H7250 [24JN]

———express condolences to families and friends of victims of shooting at the combat stress clinic at Camp Liberty, Iraq (see H. Res. 471), H6013 [21MY]

———grant family of members temporary annual leave during deployment of such members (see H.R. 3257), H9207 [30JY]

———guarantee equity of military spouses with regard to matters of residency (see H.R. 1182), H11581 [21OC]

———honor sacrifice of mothers who are members, and support provided by mothers of members and mothers who are spouses of members (see H. Res. 399), H5486 [12MY]

———honor service and achievements of female members and veterans, commend those currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and ensure receipt of adequate combat training (see H. Res. 904), H15504 [16DE]

———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), H1080 [9FE]

———improve support and services for members and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and their families (see H. Res. 443), H6307 [8JN]

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

———lift restrictions on certain benefits for military technicians and repeal prohibition against overtime pay for National Guard technicians (see H.R. 3336), H8960 [28JY]

———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), H6807 [15JN]

———prohibit increase of members serving in Afghanistan (see H.R. 3699), H10455 [1OC]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 816), H7023 [18JN]

———prohibit the unauthorized use of names and images of members (see H.R. 2304), H5893 [20MY]

———provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE (see H.R. 1600), H6807 [15JN]

———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), H780 [28JA]

———recognize vital role family readiness volunteers play in supporting service members and their families (see H. Res. 408), H5307 [6MY]

———reduce sexual assault and domestic violence involving members and their families and partners (see H.R. 840), H921 [3FE]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 1695), H6539 [10JN]

———specify minimum time periods between deployment of units and members of the military to Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 1052), H1519 [12FE] (see H.R. 3449), H9275 [31JY]

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

Bass, Karen: tribute (see H. Res. 49), H387 [16JA]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 83), H493 [23JA] (see H. Res. 185), H6267 [4JN]

Black Music Month: anniversary (see H. Res. 476), H6416 [9JN]

Borlaug, Norman E.: tribute (see H. Res. 739), H9738 [21SE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: address need for constitutional reform and sustained U.S. engagement in partnership with the European Union (see H. Res. 171), H2926 [3MR]

Budget: reinstitute and update the pay-as-you-go requirement of budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation, enforced by the threat of annual, automatic sequestration (see H.R. 2920), H6971 [17JN]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 56), H7447 [25JN]

Burns, Robert: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H5793 [19MY]

Campus Fire Safety Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 167), H9397 [9SE]

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

———design and place an educational display in the Capitol Visitor Center to explain the significance of the naming of Emancipation Hall (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5581 [13MY]

Caribbean-American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 127), H6077 [2JN]

Census: provide that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited (see H.R. 3855), H12142 [29OC]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish a grant program to provide vision care to children (see H.R. 577), H2836 [25FE]

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), H527 [26JA]

CERCLA: modify provisions on liability associated with a release or threatened release of recycled oil (see H.R. 3052), H7445 [25JN]

Charles, Ray: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1235), H9207 [30JY]

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

Children and youth: establish and implement concussion management guidelines for school-aged children (see H.R. 1347), H6904 [16JN]

———provide additional resources for efforts of community coalitions, health care providers, parents, and others to prevent and reduce underage drinking (see H.R. 1028), H4840 [27AP]

———provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 1064), H1604 [13FE]

———provide grants to States to establish or expand quality programs providing home visitation for families with young children and families expecting children (see H.R. 2667), H6267 [4JN]

———support goals and ideals of the National School Lunch Program (see H. Res. 362), H5000 [29AP]

———update the national school nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold outside of school meals to conform to current nutrition science (see H.R. 1324), H3053 [5MR]

China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (see H. Res. 605), H8185 [15JY]

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

———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), H12289 [3NO]

———urge release of incarcerated democratic activist Liu Xiaobo (see H. Con. Res. 151), H10409 [30SE]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 36), H90 [8JA]

Civil rights: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner, and the ``Freedom Summer'' of 1964 (see H. Con. Res. 166), H8355 [17JY]

Clinton, William J.: congratulate and support appointment as U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti (see H. Res. 801), H11517 [20OC]

Clothing industry: improve accuracy of fur products labeling (see H.R. 2480), H6539 [10JN]

Coastal Zone Management Act: establish a Working Waterfront Grant Program (see H.R. 2548), H6008 [21MY]

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), H7086 [19JN]

———provide tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to students who withdraw from an institution of higher education to serve in the uniformed services (see H.R. 2456), H7146 [23JN]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3056 [5MR]

Conservation of energy: establish national energy and environmental building retrofit policies for both residential and commercial buildings (see H.R. 1778), H15503 [16DE]

Consumers: protect from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels (see H.R. 2129), H4839 [27AP]

Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see H.R. 1020), H4734 [23AP]

———require accountability for personnel performing private security functions under Federal contracts (see H.R. 2177), H4999 [29AP]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 22), H1046 [4FE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: establish a Semester of Service grant program (see H.R. 1152), H2631 [24FE]

———establish Encore Service programs, Encore Fellowship programs, and Silver Scholarship programs (see H.R. 1151), H2631 [24FE]

———establish Summer of Service grant programs (see H.R. 1153), H2631 [24FE]

———establish Veterans Engaged for Tomorrow (VET) Corps to promote and improve service opportunities for veterans and retired military (see H.R. 1401), H4688 [22AP]

———improve educational awards provided for national service (see H.R. 1154), H2631 [24FE]

Correctional institutions: provide alternate release date for certain nonviolent offenders (see H.R. 61), H12141 [29OC]

CPSC: require residential carbon monoxide detectors to meet certain safety standards and encourage States to require installation of such detectors in homes (see H.R. 1796), H10520 [6OC]

———restore jurisdiction over fixed site amusement park rides (see H.R. 2514), H8100 [14JY]

Credit: exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see H.R. 3421), H11714 [22OC]

———prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 4376), H15500 [16DE]

———prohibit use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purpose of making adverse employment decisions (see H.R. 3149), H7946 [9JY]

———provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (see H.R. 627), H484 [22JA]

———require mortgage servicers of single family homes to notify mortgagors of possible eligibility for Federal mortgage assistance (see H.R. 2181), H5793 [19MY]

Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (Credit CARD) Act: establish an earlier effective date for various consumer protections (see H.R. 3639), H11582 [21OC]

Credit cards: establish a national usury rate for consumer accounts under open end consumer credit plans (see H.R. 4300), H14826 [11DE]

Crime: combat organized crime involving the illegal acquisition of retail goods for the purpose of selling those goods through physical and online retail marketplaces (see H.R. 1173), H9807 [22SE]

———prevent, promote awareness of, and educate the public on mail, telemarketing, and Internet fraud targeting senior citizens (see H.R. 3040), H7706 [26JN]

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

Cuba: facilitate sale of U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 1737), H4061 [26MR]

———lift trade embargo (see H.R. 2272), H7706 [26JN]

———lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 874), H1042 [4FE]

Dedication Day: honor Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (see H. Res. 736), H9808 [22SE]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 3567), H9548 [15SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: exempt unemployment benefits from the income asset test to determine Supplemental Nutrition Assitance Program eligibility (see H.R. 4163), H13467 [2DE]

———improve access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by reducing administrative requirements and award grants to establish a Beyond the Soup Kitchen Pilot Program (see H.R. 176), H325 [14JA]

———make grants to establish community gardens (see H.R. 3225), H8184 [15JY]

———remove ineligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits of individuals who participate in a strike (see H.R. 3048), H9550 [15SE]

———repeal denial of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility of ex-offenders (see H.R. 329), H5667 [14MY]

Dept. of Commerce: anniversary of Minority Business Development Agency (see H. Res. 215), H3707 [19MR]

———make grants to coastal States for surveys of coastal and Federal waters to identify areas suitable for exploration, development, and production of renewable energy (see H.R. 1690), H3834 [24MR]

———make grants to promote community greening initiatives (see H.R. 2222), H8495 [21JY]

———reduce matching requirement for Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program participants (see H.R. 4393), H15501 [16DE]

Dept. of Defense: adopt a screening program to detect mental health injuries acquired during deployment in support of a contingency operation and ultimately to reduce suicide among veterans (see H.R. 1308), H5000 [29AP]

———debar from contracting any company found to have jeopardized the health or safety of Government personnel or found guilty of contract fraud (see H.R. 2825), H6617 [11JN]

———develop a comprehensive strategy to increase the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault and rape cases in the military (see H. Con. Res. 28), H1608 [13FE]

———establish medical surveillance system identifying Armed Forces members exposed to chemical hazards from waste disposal in Iraq and Afghanistan and prohibit disposal producing toxic levels (see H.R. 2419), H7250 [24JN]

———modify Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty form to allow inclusion of an email address on the form (see H.R. 2488), H6267 [4JN]

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), H13629 (see H.R. 3943), H14372 [8DE]

———anniversary of Title VI international education programs (see H. Con. Res. 126), H5581 [13MY]

———award grants for support of full-service community schools (see H.R. 3545), H9396 [9SE]

———award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see H.R. 1526), H7741 [7JY]

———establish a partnership program in foreign languages (see H.R. 4065), H12971 [7NO]

———establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems in student housing and dormitories (see H.R. 2136), H12197 [2NO]

———provide grants to support professional development and extracurricular activities to improve international education and foreign language in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 3359), H12457 [5NO]

Dept. of Energy: provide grants to State and local educational agencies for EnergySmart schools and Energy Star programs (see H.R. 579), H381 [15JA]

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 research on indicators of child well-being (see H.R. 2558), H8303 [16JY]

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

———develop a policy for managing the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools and early childhood education programs, and establish school-based food allergy management grants (see H.R. 1378), H3077 [6MR]

———establish a Healthcare Innovation Zone pilot program (see H.R. 3664), H11167 [8OC]

———establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see H.R. 1179), H5400 [7MY]

———establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 2115), H8586 [22JY]

———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H1520 [12FE]

———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 1362), H3402 [12MR]

———implement a National Neurotechnology Initiative (see H.R. 1483), H10070 [29SE]

———improve pain care research, education, access, and outreach (see H.R. 756), H2926 [3MR]

———make grants to eligible States to reduce the student-to-school nurse ratio in elementary and secondary schools and kindergarten (see H.R. 2730), H6264 [4JN]

———provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1884), H7446 [25JN]

———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H11714 [22OC]

———require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs (see H.R. 911), H1079 [9FE]

———revise and expand the 340B Drug Pricing Program to improve provision of discounts on drug purchases for certain safety net providers (see H.R. 444), H2603 [23FE]

———revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 2531), H5891 [20MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: 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), H7837 [8JY]

Dept. of HUD: authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing and increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (see H.R. 476), H195 [13JA]

———promote and enhance local building code enforcement administration by establishing a competitive matching grant program (see H.R. 2246), H11516 [20OC]

———provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see H.R. 3734), H11869 [27OC]

———reauthorize Community Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 1270), H4064 [26MR]

Dept. of Justice: enhance the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program (see H.R. 1139), H2602 [23FE]

———reduce and prevent teen dating violence (see H.R. 789), H3835 [24MR]

———safeguard the Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 483), H195 [13JA]

Dept. of Labor: establish the New Economy Grant Program (see H.R. 4290), H15504 [16DE]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 808), H920 [3FE]

Dept. of State: authorize the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative focusing on peace and nonviolence in global conflict resolution (see H.R. 3328), H8808 [24JY]

———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), H2926 [3MR]

———provide assistance to eradicate trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see H.R. 2737), H6264 [4JN]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H3401 [12MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: limit compensation to officers and directors of entities receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (see H.R. 857), H1041 [4FE]

———provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 1242), H2886 [2MR]

Dept. of Transportation: implement pilot program to establish truck parking facilities (see H.R. 2156), H7146 [23JN]

———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), H923 [3FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow certain Armed Forces members who have served 20 years on active duty to transfer entitlement to Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to dependents (see H.R. 3577), H11384 [14OC]

———carry out a national media campaign directed at homeless veterans and veterans at risk for becoming homeless (see H.R. 2559), H7838 [8JY]

———clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 2254), H5582 [13MY]

———establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H4734 [23AP]

———exclude monetary benefits paid to veterans by States and municipalities from consideration as income for pension benefits (see H.R. 3485), H11516 [20OC]

———expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 1211), H5308 [6MY]

———improve outreach programs (see H.R. 32), H10457 [1OC]

———increase educational assistance for certain veterans pursuing a program of education offered through distance learning (see H.R. 950), H5792 [19MY]

———prohibit collection of certain copayments from catastrophically disabled veterans (see H.R. 1335), H6307 [8JN]

———provide for an apprenticeship and on-job training program under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 3337), H8809 [24JY]

———provide two-fiscal year budget authority for certain medical care accounts (see H.R. 1016), H4583 [21AP]

———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), H5169 [5MY]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 2103), H4838 [27AP]

———provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 1410), H3144 [10MR]

Diplomacy: support work of citizen diplomacy organizations and encourage convening of a Presidential Summit on Global Citizen Diplomacy (see H. Res. 569), H7085 [19JN]

Disabled: ensure individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet protocol-based communications and video programming technologies (see H.R. 3101), H14827 [11DE]

———protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident (see H.R. 1255), H4027 [25MR]

Diseases: address the lack of adequate housing as a barrier to effective HIV prevention, treatment, and care, and commit to providing adequate funding for developing housing as a response to the AIDS pandemic (see H. Con. Res. 137), H13550 [7DE]

———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), H6267 [4JN]

———establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see H.R. 2112), H13069 [17NO]

———establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 1230), H2873 [26FE]

———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), H13386 [1DE]

———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H4840 [27AP]

———expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 2408), H5664 [14MY]

———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H9397 [9SE]

———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]

———improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see H.R. 2109), H10457 [1OC]

———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 and research on autoimmune diseases (see H.R. 2084), H4732 [23AP]

———increase awareness of risks of breast cancer in young women and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer (see H.R. 1740), H4251 [31MR]

———provide for an evidence-based strategy for voluntary screening for HIV/AIDS and other common sexually transmitted infections (see H.R. 4140), H13387 [1DE]

———provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1210), H2926 [3MR]

———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), H7022 [18JN]

———support efforts to raise awareness, improve education, and encourage research of inflammatory breast cancer (see H. Res. 395), H10521 [6OC]

———support research and public awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 2275), H6267 [4JN]

District of Columbia: authorize Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation to establish a national monument (see H.R. 4197), H13519 [3DE]

Drugs: address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine (see H.R. 3245), H10070 [29SE]

———allow for medicinal use of marijuana in accordance with State laws (see H.R. 2835), H6904 [16JN]

———provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 3939), H11868 [27OC]

Early Detection Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 158), H7742 [7JY]

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 (see H. Res. 892), H12589 [6NO]

Economy: establish a select committee to make a thorough and complete investigation of the causes of the current financial crisis and other matters (see H. Res. 345), H4916 [28AP]

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

Education: assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program (see H.R. 555), H380 [15JA]

———encourage and support parent, family, and community involvement in schools, provide needed services and supports to children, and ensure that schools are centers of communities (see H.R. 3343), H14744 [10DE]

———establish dual-language education programs in low-income communities (see H.R. 3753), H11110 [7OC]

———increase access to adult education to provide for economic growth (see H.R. 3238), H12198 [2NO]

———recognize achievements of high school valedictorians, promote importance of encouraging intellectual growth, and reward academic excellence of all high school students (see H. Res. 586), H8303 [16JY]

———reduce class size through the use of fully qualified teachers (see H.R. 3010), H9342 [8SE]

———stimulate collaboration with respect to, and provide for coordination and coherence of, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives (see H.R. 2710), H11167 [8OC]

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), H2875 [26FE]

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 (see H. Con. Res. 213), H13267 [18NO]

Election Assistance Commission: establish a Vote by Mail grant program (see H.R. 1604), H3702 [19MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1102), H1606 [13FE]

———establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in schools (see H.R. 1380), H3077 [6MR]

———establish a program to improve the health and education of children through grants to expand school breakfast programs (see H.R. 3277), H9282 [31JY]

———improve academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 1585), H4398 [1AP]

———promote environmental education (see H.R. 2054), H4686 [22AP]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 2460), H5711 [18MY]

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

EPA: establish water system adaptation partnerships (see H.R. 2969), H12197 [2NO]

———provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (see H.R. 3518), H9279 [31JY]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H4583 [21AP]

Executive departments: congressional disapproval of rule submitted by the Depts. of the Interior and Commerce relative to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act (see H.J. Res. 18), H923 [3FE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: establish a base minimum wage for tipped employees (see H.R. 2570), H6009 [21MY]

———strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 3564), H12457 [5NO]

Families and domestic relations: encourage development and implementation of a comprehensive, global strategy for preservation and reunification of families and provision of permanent parental care for orphans (see H.R. 3070), H9808 [22SE]

———improve the lives of working families by providing medical, child care, and educational assistance and encouraging the establishment of family-friendly workplaces (see H.R. 3047), H7445 [25JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow employees to take parental involvement leave for educational and extracurricular activities, and clarify leave may be used for medical needs or to assist elderly relatives (see H.R. 824), H1607 [13FE]

———clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (see H.R. 912), H1079 [9FE]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H13467 [2DE]

FCC: implement recommendations relative to low-power FM radio service (see H.R. 1147), H3146 [10MR]

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

Federal aid programs: create a universal, paperless school meal program that is nationally available (see H.R. 2690), H9282 [31JY]

———use poverty line determined for Alaska for all States and the District of Columbia for school lunch program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 501), H9281 [31JY]

Federal employees: 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), H1607 [13FE]

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

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

Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: amend grant programs (see H.R. 3791), H12365 [4NO]

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

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 1549), H7837 [8JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1310), H2979 [4MR]

Ferraro, Geraldine A.: anniversary of candidacy to be Vice President (see H. Res. 634), H8101 [14JY]

Financial institutions: enhance availability of services, update community reinvestment requirements, and ensure such requirements keep pace as service providers become affiliates (see H.R. 1479), H6307 [8JN]

———return a sense of fairness and accountability to the deposit insurance premium assessment process (see H.R. 2897), H10520 [6OC]

Financial literacy: provide incentives to encourage financial institutions and small businesses to provide continuing financial education to customers, borrowers, and employees (see H.R. 767), H778 [28JA]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 2324), H7086 [19JN]

———prevent gun trafficking (see H.R. 4298), H14826 [11DE]

Fish and Wildlife Act: establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildlife from aircraft (see H.R. 3381), H9055 [29JY]

Flag—U.S.: prohibit importation of foreign-made U.S. flags (see H.R. 1082), H6414 [9JN]

Flatt, Lester: tribute (see H. Res. 583), H7446 [25JN]

Food: encourage national fresh food financing initiative to increase access to healthy foods in underserved low-income communities while improving health and stimulating economic development (see H. Res. 975), H14982 [15DE]

———extend food labeling requirements to enable customers to make informed choices about nutritional content of standard menu items in large chain restaurants (see H.R. 2426), H5665 [14MY]

Food industry: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 815), H2875 [26FE]

Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 875), H1042 [4FE]

Foreign aid: authorize appropriations to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, stimulate rural economies, and improve emergency response to food crises (see H.R. 3077), H7703 [26JN]

———develop and implement a comprehensive national strategy to further promote global development (see H.R. 2139), H5667 [14MY]

———provide, on an annual basis, an amount equal to at least 1 percent of U.S. gross domestic product for nonmilitary foreign assistance programs (see H. Con. Res. 63), H2835 [25FE]

Foreign policy: condemn use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world and find remedies to end this practice (see H. Con. Res. 20), H195 [13JA]

———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]

Foreign Service: extend comparability pay adjustments to employees serving overseas and authorize a death gratuity payable to surviving dependents of employees who die while on duty (see H.R. 370), H2632 [24FE]

Forest Service: protect certain roadless areas (see H.R. 3692), H10455 [1OC]

Four Immortal Chaplains Day: designate (see H. Res. 86), H2603 [23FE]

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), H6538 [10JN]

Fuller, Millard: tribute (see H. Res. 385), H5062 [30AP]

Gambling: provide for Dept. of the Treasury licensing of Internet gambling, consumer protections, and enforcement of the tax code (see H.R. 2267), H5306 [6MY]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H442 [21JA]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 12), H4688 [22AP]

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]

———urge designation as a program country under the visa waiver program if certain requirements are satisfied (see H.R. 2261), H5168 [5MY]

GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia to provide for establishment of a National Women's History Museum (see H.R. 1700), H6539 [10JN]

Haiti: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (see H.R. 144), H163 [9JA]

———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), H9900 [23SE]

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

Hazardous substances: prohibit, as a banned hazardous substance, certain household dishwashing detergent containing phosphorus (see H.R. 2775), H6414 [9JN]

Health: ensure health care needs of women and all individuals are met (see H. Con. Res. 48), H1248 [11FE]

———expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce the number of abortions, and improve access to women's health care (see H.R. 463), H194 [13JA]

———improve access to emergency medical services and provide additional Medicare physician payments for such services (see H.R. 1188), H2834 [25FE]

———integrate long-term care strategies into a comprehensive health care reform agenda (see H. Res. 271), H3705 [19MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 676), H2926 [3MR]

———permit Federal funding for syringe exchange programs to reduce transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis (see H.R. 179), H1520 [12FE]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 873), H3105 [9MR]

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

———reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases (see H.R. 1551), H3525 [17MR]

———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), H8303 [16JY]

———support efforts to reduce infant mortality (see H. Res. 260), H3641 [18MR]

Health Care Comparative Effectiveness Research Institute: establish (see H.R. 2502), H11458 [15OC]

Health care facilities: establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2273), H5306 [6MY]

———recognize value, benefits, and importance of community health centers (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6416 [9JN]

Health care professionals: increase number of primary care physicians and primary care providers and improve patient access to primary care services (see H.R. 2350), H5483 [12MY]

Higher Education Act: expand teacher loan forgiveness (see H.R. 13), H442 [21JA]

———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), H7023 [18JN]

———repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 3295), H8585 [22JY]

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), H8009 [10JY]

Home Safety Month: designate (see H. Res. 543), H6743 [12JN]

Honduras: condemn coup d'etat, call for return of duly elected President, suspend nonhumanitarian assistance, ensure fair elections, and support mediation by Costa Rican President Oscar Arias (see H. Res. 630), H8008 [10JY]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 1236), H2874 [26FE]

House of Representatives: permit donation of used computer equipment to public schools (see H.R. 181), H2875 [26FE]

Housing: require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum standards of visitability for the disabled (see H.R. 1408), H3144 [10MR]

Human rights: express that the U.S. should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions (see H. Res. 416), H5486 [12MY]

———modify certain provisions of law relative to torture (see H.R. 893), H1043 [4FE]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 3710), H12198 [2NO]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1024), H1517 [12FE]

———extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 1136), H2602 [23FE]

———reform (see H.R. 4321), H14981 [15DE]

———reform detention procedures (see H.R. 1215), H7741 [7JY]

Immigration and Nationality Act: promote family unity (see H.R. 2709), H6263 [4JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1102), H1606 [13FE]

———permit prevailing party in actions or proceedings brought to enforce the Act to be awarded expert witness fees and certain other expenses (see H.R. 2740), H7947 [9JY]

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), H4731 [23AP]

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), H4734 [23AP]

———establish standards for health insurance forms, quality, fair marketing, and honesty in out-of-network coverage, improve transparency and accountability, and establish Federal Office of Health Insurance Oversight (see H.R. 2427), H5665 [14MY]

———impose a limitation on lifetime aggregate limits imposed by health plans (see H.R. 1085), H2926 [3MR]

———prohibit gender rating in the group and individual markets for health insurance coverage (see H.R. 2635), H6744 [12JN]

———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), H6266 [4JN]

———provide parity under group health plans and insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetic devices and components and benefits for other medical and surgical services (see H.R. 2575), H8009 [10JY]

———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), H3053 [5MR]

Intelligence services: enhance transparency and accountability within the intelligence community for activities performed under Federal contracts (see H.R. 963), H1158 [10FE]

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

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), H3439 [16MR]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Res. 194), H2874 [26FE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (see H. Res. 175), H1606 [13FE]

———demand immediate disclosure of existence of any additional nuclear-related facilities and provide unfettered access to Qom enrichment facility (see H. Res. 782), H10069 [29SE]

———negotiate an ``Incidents at Sea Agreement'' (see H. Con. Res. 94), H8410 [20JY]

Iraq: assist refugees and the internally displaced population by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, increasing border security, and easing resettlement (see H.R. 578), H380 [15JA]

———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), H11112 [7OC]

———support religious and ethnic minorities (see H. Res. 944), H13520 [3DE]

Irish-American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 254), H3527 [17MR]

Iron and steel industry: require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the U.S. in carrying out projects for the construction, alteration, or repair of a public building or public work (see H.R. 595), H381 [15JA]

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), H5485 [12MY]

Jordan: anniversary of relations with U.S. and accession to the throne of King Abdullah II (see H. Res. 833), H12198 [2NO]

Kalas, Harry: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H6416 [9JN]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 1409), H3144 [10MR]

Law enforcement: reduce the rape kit forensic analysis backlog (see H.R. 4114), H13351 [19NO]

Law enforcement officers: issue commemorative postage stamp for officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 31), H1159 [10FE]

Lincoln, Abraham: bicentennial of birth (see H. Res. 139), H1160 [10FE]

Malaria Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4841 [27AP]

Marine mammals: promote international whale conservation, protection, and research (see H.R. 2455), H13354 [19NO]

McCourt, Frank: tribute (see H. Res. 743), H9808 [22SE]

Medicaid: allow States to permit certain eligible individuals who have extremely high annual lifelong orphan drug costs to continue on Medicaid notwithstanding increased income (see H.R. 1441), H5582 [13MY]

———extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 4263), H14742 [10DE]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 1616), H6415 [9JN]

———provide funding to States to enable them to increase the wages paid to targeted direct support professionals in providing services to individuals with disabilities (see H.R. 868), H2886 [2MR]

———require States to provide hair prostheses for individuals diagnosed with alopecia areata (see H.R. 1142), H3056 [5MR]

———restore and protect access to discount drug prices for university-based and safety-net clinics (see H.R. 398), H780 [28JA]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1829), H4250 [31MR]

———distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2251), H6266 [4JN]

———eliminate disparities in breast cancer treatment through development of a uniform set of treatment performance measures for a quality reporting system and value-based purchasing system (see H.R. 2279), H11868 [27OC]

———eliminate in-home restriction for coverage of mobility devices for individuals with long-term needs (see H.R. 3184), H8024 [13JY]

———establish a hospice care demonstration program and grant programs for cancer palliative care and symptom management programs (see H.R. 1844), H4584 [21AP]

———establish a prospective payment system for covered services provided by federally qualified health centers and expand such services to account for certain other expansions (see H.R. 1643), H4734 [23AP]

———improve access of beneficiaries to intravenous immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 2002), H4580 [21AP]

———improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 1894), H4519 [2AP]

———preserve access to ambulance services (see H.R. 2443), H8586 [22JY]

———provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 3024), H7249 [24JN]

———provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 1927), H9342 [8SE]

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

———provide coverage of medically necessary dental procedures (see H.R. 870), H5400 [7MY]

———provide coverage of substitute adult day care services (see H.R. 3043), H7838 [8JY]

———provide for consolidated coverage of home infusion drug therapy (see H.R. 574), H3055 [5MR]

———restore payments for home oxygen therapy through the beneficiary's period of medical need (see H.R. 2373), H6415 [9JN]

Men's World Cup: tribute to U.S. men's soccer team (see H. Res. 958), H14744 [10DE]

Mental Health America (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 160), H1248 [11FE]

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

Middle East: commend efforts to teach the history of both Israelis and Palestinians to students in Israel and the West Bank to foster mutual understanding, respect, and tolerance (see H. Res. 511), H6265 [4JN]

Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2017), H5671 [15MY]

Mining and mineral resources: improve transparency and reduce trade in conflict minerals (see H.R. 4128), H13629 (see H.R. 4128), H14372 [8DE]

Minute Man National Historical Park: anniversary (see H. Res. 599), H8303 [16JY]

Mitchell, George J.: support appointment as Special Envoy for Middle East Peace (see H. Res. 130), H1160 [10FE]

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

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2057), H6015 [21MY]

———restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see H.R. 2743), H7024 [18JN]

Motown Records (business): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 50), H1520 [12FE]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 14), H923 [3FE]

Music and dance: anniversary of recording of album ``Kind of Blue'' and reaffirm jazz as a national treasure (see H. Res. 894), H12456 [5NO]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 35), H779 [28JA]

NASA: 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), H13267 [18NO]

National Archives and Records Administration: make grants to States for the preservation and dissemination of historical records (see H.R. 2171), H4998 [29AP] (see H.R. 2256), H5168 [5MY]

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 407), H6016 [21MY]

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

National Cancer Institute: make grants for the discovery and validation of biomarkers for use in risk stratification for, and early detection and screening of, ovarian cancer (see H.R. 1816), H4249 [31MR]

National Chemistry Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 793), H10457 [1OC]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: observance (see H. Res. 337), H4689 [22AP]

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 996), H15508 [23DE]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 592), H7705 [26JN]

National Coaches Appreciation Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 6), H8586 [22JY]

National Commission on Presidential War Powers and Civil Liberties: establish (see H.R. 104), H3055 [5MR]

National Community Gardening Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 649), H9492 [14SE]

National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 109), H3402 [12MR]

National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. 507), H6265 [4JN]

National Data Privacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 31), H91 [8JA]

National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance (see H. Res. 718), H9343 [8SE]

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

National Day on Writing: recognize and support (see H. Res. 524), H6414 [9JN]

National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 412), H5307 [6MY]

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), H11166 [8OC]

National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 710), H9280 [31JY]

National Girls and Women in Sports Day: designate (see H. Res. 95), H602 [27JA]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 114), H922 [3FE]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 1030), H10070 [29SE]

National Immunization Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 709), H9280 [31JY]

National Infrastructure Development Bank: establish (see H.R. 2521), H5891 [20MY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of multidisciplinary research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention (see H.R. 4161), H13385 [1DE]

———authorize development of research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 4160), H13385 [1DE]

———conduct research program on endocrine disruption and reduce exposure to chemicals that undermine development of children before they are born (see H.R. 4190), H13519 [3DE]

National Job Corps Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 163), H8708 [23JY]

National Kids' Philanthropy Day: designate (see H. Res. 452), H7147 [23JN]

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 Memory Screening Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 910), H13267 [18NO]

National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 787), H10408 [30SE]

National Nurses Week: recognize (see H. Res. 192), H2835 [25FE]

National Nutrition Month: designate (see H. Res. 274), H4064 [26MR]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 727), H10071 [29SE]

National Physical Education and Sport Week: recognize (see H. Res. 503), H6265 [4JN]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 168), H9282 [31JY]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 56), H195 [13JA]

National School Lunch Act: expand access to healthy afterschool meals for school children in working families (see H.R. 3321), H9550 [15SE]

———increase number of children eligible for free school meals (see H.R. 3705), H10456 [1OC]

National School Psychology Week: designate (see H. Res. 700), H11516 [20OC]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 104), H4687 [22AP]

National STD Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 107), H4733 [23AP]

National Train Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 367), H5064 [30AP]

National Veterans History Project Week: designate (see H. Res. 866), H12045 [28OC]

National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 112), H1081 [9FE]

National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 120), H5307 [6MY]

National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 211), H3055 [5MR]

Native Americans: provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 31), H922 [3FE]

New Hampshire: recognize State Senate as first statewide legislative body with a majority of women (see H. Res. 159), H10521 [6OC]

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 847), H1041 [4FE]

Newman, Paul: tribute (see H. Res. 18), H37 [6JA]

NIH: establish Office of Mitochondrial Medicine (see H.R. 3502), H9278 [31JY]

———expand, intensify, and coordinate research and other activities relative to primary lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 804), H1159 [10FE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of President Obama for peace (see H. Res. 864), H13002 [16NO]

Obama, President: tribute (see H. Res. 133), H1521 [12FE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 2067), H4731 [23AP]

Oceans: establish a national ocean policy, strengthen NOAA, and establish a national and regional ocean governance structure (see H.R. 21), H6014 [21MY]

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

Pakistan: ensure inter-religious dialogue and protection of religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all faiths and nationalities (see H. Res. 764), H9899 [23SE]

———express condolences to friends and families of victims of bombing of U.N. World Food Program offices (see H. Res. 823), H11298 [13OC]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H160 [9JA]

Peace Corps: issue semipostal stamp (see H.R. 336), H442 [21JA]

———provide continued funding and increase readjustment allowance for returning volunteers (see H.R. 1066), H5063 [30AP]

Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury (PABI): recognize as the leading cause of death and disability of children and young adults and endorse the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H. Con. Res. 198), H11298 [13OC]

Pell, Claiborne: tribute (see H. Res. 50), H195 [13JA]

Philippines: express condolences to the citizens and support for Philippine Government in aftermath of devastating tropical storms (see H. Res. 800), H11299 [13OC]

Poe, Edgar Allen: anniversary of birth, H780 [28JA]

Poland: anniversary of parliamentary elections (see H. Res. 504), H6265 [4JN]

Political campaigns: reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 158), H1248 [11FE] (see H.R. 1826), H9056 [29JY]

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), H2836 [25FE]

———discontinue practice of contracting out mail delivery services (see H. Res. 101), H780 [28JA]

———modify procedures for closure or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 658), H485 [22JA]

Poverty: express that the U.S. has a moral responsibility to meet the needs of the impoverished, disadvantaged, or otherwise in poverty (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4581 [21AP]

———prepare young people in disadvantaged situations for a competitive future (see H.R. 3982), H12197 [2NO]

———provide for an improved method to measure poverty to enable a better assessment of the effects of certain programs (see H.R. 2909), H9730 [17SE]

Power resources: encourage energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for housing and other buildings, and create sustainable communities (see H.R. 2336), H6744 [12JN]

———prohibit issuance of oil or natural gas leases in any marine national monument or national marine sanctuary or in Georges Bank fishing area (see H.R. 790), H875 [2FE]

———promote biogas production (see H.R. 1158), H2631 [24FE]

Product safety: ban use of bisphenol A in food and beverage containers (see H.R. 1523), H6266 [4JN]

———require household cleaning products and similar products bear a label that contains a complete and accurate list of ingredients (see H.R. 3057), H9900 [23SE]

Public buildings: prohibit smoking in or near Federal buildings (see H.R. 4131), H13521 [3DE]

Public lands: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 1925), H4521 [2AP]

———sustain fish, plants, and wildlife (see H.R. 2807), H11713 [22OC]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, train new land managers, and promote public service (see H.R. 1612), H6744 [12JN]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H10408 [30SE]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 299), H4735 [23AP]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable electricity standard for certain electric utilities (see H.R. 890), H3402 [12MR]

Public welfare programs: repeal denial to drug felons of eligibility for benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 3053), H9282 [31JY]

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

Radioactive substances: promote production of molybdenum-99 for medical isotope production and condition and phase out export of highly enriched uranium for production of medical isotopes (see H.R. 3276), H9999 [25SE]

Read Across America Day: designate (see H. Res. 146), H2836 [25FE]

Read for the Record Day: designate (see H. Res. 741), H9490 [14SE]

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

Roads and highways: inspect highway tunnels (see H.R. 2232), H5095 [4MY]

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), H195 [13JA]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 2882), H6902 [16JN]

———direct local educational agencies to release secondary school student information to military recruiters only if the student's parent provides written request for the release (see H.R. 1091), H1605 [13FE]

———establish a grant program to assist schools in establishing a universal free classroom breakfast program (see H.R. 4325), H15504 [16DE]

———improve automatic enrollment procedures for the national school lunch and school breakfast programs (see H.R. 4148), H13353 [19NO]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2365), H5484 [12MY]

———support goals and ideals of senior caregiving and affordability (see H. Con. Res. 59), H5893 [20MY]

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: provide enforcement of rights afforded under Act (see H.R. 2696), H6620 [11JN]

Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium: encourage institutions of higher education to seek membership (see H. Res. 491), H6075 [2JN]

Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Americas: establish (see H.R. 4368), H15500 [16DE]

Social Security: ensure certain disability determinations on the basis of SSA hearings are made on a timely basis and monitor number of disability determinations under reconsideration (see H.R. 3469), H9276 [31JY]

———ensure payment under Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program for covered items and services furnished by school-based health clinics (see H.R. 2840), H6618 [11JN]

———modernize income eligibility standards for Federal foster care benefits (see H.R. 3329), H8808 [24JY]

———provide for treatment of disability rated and certified as total by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs as disability (see H.R. 4054), H12587 [6NO]

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

———repeal the windfall elimination provision and protect the retirement of public servants (see H.R. 1221), H2873 [26FE]

———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), H9807 [22SE]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 795), H1159 [10FE]

Somalia: support lasting peace, democracy, and economic recovery (see H. Res. 859), H14982 [15DE]

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 (see H. Res. 711), H11516 [20OC]

SSI: disregard, for purposes of eligibility, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 2866), H6805 [15JN]

Sultana (vessel): anniversary of boiler explosion disaster (see H. Res. 329), H4689 [22AP]

Susan G. Komen for the Cure (organization): observe anniversary of Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure and commend transition to Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure (see H. Con. Res. 109), H5401 [7MY]

Suzuki, Ichiro: tribute (see H. Res. 750), H10000 [25SE]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 55), H3056 [5MR]

Tariff: electrical transformers (see H.R. 3984), H12288 [3NO]

———high-performance loudspeakers (see H.R. 3983), H12288 [3NO]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for volunteer members of volunteer firefighting and emergency medical service organizations (see H.R. 2601), H6011 [21MY]

———allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 1646), H4841 [27AP]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 1126), H2601 [23FE]

———allow employees to receive transportation fringe benefits for the same month both in the form of transit passes and reimbursement of bicycle commuting expenses (see H.R. 863), H1042 [4FE]

———allow employers a refundable credit against income tax for a portion of the employer's cost of providing tax-free transit passes to employees (see H.R. 55), H3438 [16MR]

———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), H5712 [18MY]

———allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 147), H1607 [13FE]

———allow the low income housing credit to be carried back 5 years (see H.R. 4109), H14827 [11DE]

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

———establish a Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund to receive tax payments of taxpayers conscientiously opposed to war, ensure that such revenue is used for non-military purposes, and improve revenue collection (see H.R. 2085), H4732 [23AP]

———establish a temporary surtax to offset the costs of the Afghanistan war (see H.R. 4130), H13352 [19NO]

———expand the rehabilitation credit for older buildings (see H.R. 3715), H10456 [1OC]

———extend and expand benefits for businesses operating in empowerment zones, enterprise communities, or renewal communities (see H.R. 1677), H3833 [24MR]

———extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2329), H5582 [13MY]

———extend employer wage credit for employees who are active duty members of Armed Forces (see H.R. 4042), H12586 [6NO]

———extend the first-time homebuyer credit for Armed Services members serving outside the U.S. (see H.R. 2562), H7023 [18JN]

———improve commuting and transportation options (see H.R. 3271), H8494 [21JY]

———limit extent to which States may tax compensation earned by nonresident telecommuters (see H.R. 2600), H6011 [21MY]

———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1831), H9207 [30JY]

———modify the first-time homebuyers credit for Armed Forces members and certain other Federal employees (see H.R. 3590), H10520 [6OC]

———permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (see H.R. 3227), H9731 [17SE]

———prevent overstatement of benefits payable to non-highly compensated employees under qualified plans (see H.R. 4126), H13352 [19NO]

———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H6266 [4JN]

———provide a credit against tax for expenses paid or incurred in non-clinical research for neglected diseases (see H.R. 3156), H11581 [21OC]

———provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see H.R. 1596), H7250 [24JN]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H3525 [17MR]

———provide Federal contracting preferences for, and a reduction in income tax rates on, patriot corporations (see H.R. 1874), H6807 [15JN]

———provide incentives to improve research competitiveness (see H.R. 717), H602 [27JA]

———provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 1159), H3438 [16MR]

———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 2203), H7023 [18JN]

———require the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly (see H.R. 510), H5062 [30AP]

———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see H.R. 1265), H2923 [3MR]

———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1194), H2835 [25FE]

Tay-Sachs Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 692), H9056 [29JY]

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), H9442 [10SE]

Television: permit retransmission of signals of local television broadcast stations in an adjacent underserved county (see H.R. 3216), H8099 [14JY]

Terrorism: improve gathering of human intelligence through effective interrogation and detention of suspects and bring terrorists to justice through effective, constitutional prosecution (see H.R. 591), H381 [15JA]

Theodore Roosevelt Scholarship Foundation: establish to encourage outstanding graduate students in mission-critical fields to pursue a career in the Federal Government (see H.R. 3510), H9731 [17SE]

Thomas, Helen: tribute (see H. Res. 533), H7948 [9JY]

Tiller, George: condemn murder, express condolences to family, and reject intolerance and the use of violence as a response to a difference in beliefs (see H. Res. 505), H6265 [4JN]

Tower of Hope (organization): commend efforts to provide assistance dogs to wounded veterans and support goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day (see H. Res. 291), H4584 [21AP]

Transportation: allow public transit agencies to use Federal transit funds for day-to-day operating expenses (see H.R. 2746), H7741 [7JY]

———establish national transportation objectives and performance targets to assess progress toward meeting national transportation objectives (see H.R. 2724), H6744 [12JN]

———prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 305), H1520 [12FE]

———support goals and ideals of a decade of action for road safety to reduce by 50 percent the predicted increase in global road deaths (see H. Con. Res. 74), H7947 [9JY]

Treaties and agreements: review existing trade agreements, renegotiate such agreements based on the reviews, set terms for future agreements, and strengthen congressional trade policymaking (see H.R. 3012), H7248 [24JN]

Truth in Lending Act: prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks (see H.R. 2382), H10070 [29SE]

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

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 1195), H3056 [5MR]

U.N.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 146), H6306 [8JN]

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]

U.S. Public Service Academy: establish (see H.R. 2102), H4838 [27AP]

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act: improve enforcement (see H.R. 1474), H5169 [5MY]

Veterans: clarify meaning of ``combat with the enemy'' for purposes of service-connection of disabilities (see H.R. 952), H3835 [24MR]

———establish veterans' treatment courts (see H.R. 2138), H10070 [29SE]

———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]

———prohibit discrimination and acts of reprisal against persons who receive treatment for illnesses, injuries, and disabilities incurred in or aggravated by service in the uniformed services (see H.R. 466), H194 [13JA]

———provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans (see H.R. 403), H6014 [21MY]

———revise eligibility criteria for presumption of service-connection of certain diseases and disabilities for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during military service (see H.R. 2573), H8495 [21JY]

Veterans Day: encourage greater recognition (see H. Res. 89), H6267 [4JN]

Voting: prohibit States from refusing to accept balloting materials solely because the materials do not meet certain requirements not clearly necessary to prevent election fraud (see H.R. 1739), H4061 [26MR]

———reimburse States for costs incurred to track and confirm receipt of voted absentee ballots for Federal elections and make information on receipt of such ballots available online (see H.R. 2510), H6539 [10JN]

———require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 2894), H6902 [16JN]

———require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see H.R. 3957), H12457 [5NO]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2030), H7837 [8JY]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (see H. Res. 234), H3528 [17MR]

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), H525 [26JA]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 61), H8495 [21JY]

———establish programs to reduce number of unplanned pregnancies, decrease need for abortion, help women bear healthy children, and support new parents (see H.R. 3312), H8707 [23JY]

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

———recognize the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H. Con. Res. 98), H5063 [30AP]

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

Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act: minimize adverse effects of employment dislocation (see H.R. 3042), H8810 [24JY]

World Pneumonia Day: observance (see H. Res. 863), H11739 [23OC]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to American military personnel who fought in defense of Bataan/Corregidor/Luzon between December 7, 1941 and May 6, 1942 (see H.R. 2598), H6011 [21MY]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (see H.R. 347), H3706 [19MR]

———provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 1522), H5000 [29AP]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H8356 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2997), consideration (see H. Res. 609), H7740 [7JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 799), H10518 [6OC]

American Pharmacy Educator Week: designate (see H. Res. 857), H11712 [22OC]

Animals: improve management and long-term health of wild free-roaming horses and burros (H.R. 1018), consideration (see H. Res. 653), H8301 [16JY]

Ann-Marie Blute Post Office, Shrewsbury, MA: designate (see H.R. 4017), H12364 [4NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 38), consideration (see H. Res. 219), H3077 [6MR]

———making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), consideration (see H. Res. 184), H2631 [24FE]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (see H.R. 2567), H6009 [21MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (H. Con. Res. 85), consideration (see H. Res. 305), H4249 [31MR] (see H. Res. 316), H4395 [1AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (S. Con. Res. 13), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 371), H4913 [28AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (S. Con. Res. 13), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 365), H4838 [27AP]

Business and industry: provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation and prevent perverse incentives in the compensation practices of financial institutions (H.R. 3269), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H9204 [30JY]

China: condemn human rights and legal due process standards violations by carrying out executions after marred trials and arbitrary detentions targeting Uyghurs and certain other individuals (see H. Res. 953), H13628 (see H. Res. 953), H14372 [8DE]

Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 93), H4523 [2AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of Food and Nutrition Service (see H. Con. Res. 164), H8008 [10JY]

Dept. of Defense: submit a report to Congress outlining the exit strategy for U.S. forces from Afghanistan (see H.R. 2404), H5663 [14MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: reform the Troubled Asset Relief Program and ensure accountability under such Program (H.R. 384), consideration (see H. Res. 53), H194 [13JA] (see H. Res. 62), H323 [14JA]

El Salvador: anniversary of shooting of Jesuit priests and others at University of Central America Jose Simeon Canas (see H. Res. 761), H9807 [22SE]

Explosives: limit use of cluster munitions (see H.R. 981), H1246 [11FE]

House of Representatives: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 26), H602 [27JA]

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. 218), H3052 [5MR] (see H. Res. 229), H3144 [10MR]

Hunger: address global hunger and improve food security through development and implementation of a comprehensive governmentwide global hunger reduction strategy (see H.R. 2795), H6537 [10JN] (see H.R. 2817), H6617 [11JN]

Immigration: 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]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2918), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 772), H9961 [24SE]

Nuclear weapons: reduce number and accessibility and prevent proliferation, and direct a portion of the resulting savings towards child survival, hunger and universal education (see H. Res. 278), H3834 [24MR]

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

Russia: characterize trial of Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev as a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution that serves as a test of the rule of law and Russian judicial independence (see H. Res. 588), H7705 [26JN]

Taxation: make equitable the exclusion from gross income of parking and transportation fringe benefits and provide for a common cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 891), H1043 [4FE]

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]

White House Conference on Food and Nutrition: convene (see H.R. 1869), H4518 [2AP] (see H.R. 2297), H5397 [7MY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H5403 [11MY]

Letters

Develop a strategy for continued U.S. military presence in Afghanistan: several Representatives, H10042 [29SE]

Develop a strategy for continued U.S. military presence of Armed Forces in Afghanistan: several Representatives, H13252 [18NO]

TARP Reform and Accountability Act: Lawrence H. Summers, H274 [14JA]

Motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2997), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 799), H10538 [7OC]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): report on investigation of relationship between earmark requests made by Members and source and timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists (H. Res. 500), H6124 [3JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H5403 [11MY]

Poems

``But, Have We Done Enough?'' Albert C. Caswell, E2799 [18NO]

Press releases

Refugees International Mourns the Death of Kenneth H. Bacon: Refugees International (organization), E2206 [8SE]

Release of Annual Household Food Security Report: Executive Office of the President, H13006 [17NO]

Remarks

Afghanistan: develop a strategy for continued U.S. military presence, H8981 [29JY], H10042 [29SE], H13251, H13252, H13253, H13255 [18NO]

———political reform, H13324 [19NO]

———strategy for continued U.S. military presence, H13444 [2DE], H14947 [15DE]

Agriculture: provide assistance to dairy farmers, H7791 [8JY]

———provide disaster assistance to Florida potato farmers for losses due to excessive rainfall, H7793 [8JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2997), consideration (H. Res. 609), H7783, H7785, H7786, H7788, H7789, H7791, H7793, H7794 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 799), H10528, H10531, H10532, H10533, H10537 [7OC]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H7454 [26JN]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H8307 [17JY]

Animals: improve management and long-term health of wild free-roaming horses and burros (H.R. 1018), consideration (H. Res. 653), H8307, H8309, H8313 [17JY]

Ann-Marie Blute Post Office, Shrewsbury, MA: designate (H.R. 4017), H13574 [8DE]

Appropriations: legislative process, H10531 [7OC]

———making continuing, H9965, H9966, H9967, H9968, H9969 [25SE]

———making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), consideration (H. Res. 184), H2643, H2644, H2645, H2646, H2648, H2650, H2651, H2652, H2655 [25FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H14450, H14451, H14452, H14453 [10DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 88), H535, H536, H538, H539, H541, H542 [27JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 168), H1528 [13FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and pandemic influenza response (H.R. 2346), consideration (H. Res. 434), H5596 [14MY]

———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and pandemic influenza response (H.R. 2346), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 545), H6854 [16JN]

Army: require public disclosure of names of students and instructors at the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, H7341, H7342 [25JN]

Boozman, Representative: tribute to hunger relief and nutrition roundtable addressing hunger in Arkansas 3d Congressional District, H10124 [30SE]

Budget: deficit, H8313 [17JY]

———reinstitute and update the pay-as-you-go requirement of budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation, enforced by the threat of annual, automatic sequestration (H.R. 2920), consideration (H. Res. 665), H8503 [22JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (H. Con. Res. 85), consideration (H. Res. 305), H4257, H4259, H4260, H4261, H4262 [1AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (H. Con. Res. 85), consideration (H. Res. 316), H4401, H4402, H4404, H4406, H4409, H4410 [2AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (S. Con. Res. 13), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 371), H4882, H4884, H4885, H4887, H4888, H4889 [28AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (S. Con. Res. 13), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 365), H4873, H4874, H4875, H4876, H4877, H4879 [28AP]

Bush, George W.: evaluation of economic policies, H8310, H8312 [17JY]

Business and industry: provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation and prevent perverse incentives in the compensation practices of financial institutions (H.R. 3269), consideration (H. Res. 697), H9211, H9213 [31JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Edward W. Brooke III (S. Con. Res. 43), H11542 [21OC]

China: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (H. Res. 489), H6045 [2JN]

———human rights violations, H6045 [2JN]

———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), H3313 [11MR]

Climate: domestic and international adaptation and clean technology transfer funding, H7453 [26JN]

Clinton, MA: anniversary of James R. Kirby American Legion Post 50, E1631 [26JN]

Clinton, Sec. of State: tribute to role in promotion of human rights agenda in U.S. foreign policy, H3413 [16MR]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): report on investigation of relationship between earmark requests made by Members and source and timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists (H. Res. 500), H6124 [3JN]

Congress: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 93), H4410 [2AP]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes (H.R. 1913), consideration (H. Res. 372), H4937 [29AP]

Cuba: tribute to Peace Without Borders concert, H9739 [22SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of Food and Nutrition Service (H. Con. Res. 164), H8372 [20JY]

———hunger and nutrition programs funding, H10528, H10531, H10532 [7OC]

———International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding, H3058 [6MR]

———report on hunger and food security, H13005 [17NO]

———school lunch program funding, H4402 [2AP]

———Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H536 [27JA], H4406 [2AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), H7338, H7339, H7340, H7341, H7342 [25JN], H9306 [8SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), consideration (H. Res. 685), H8981 [29JY]

———submit a report to Congress outlining the exit strategy for U.S. forces from Afghanistan, H7338, H7339, H7340 [25JN], H9306 [8SE]

———submit a report to Congress outlining the exit strategy for U.S. forces from Afghanistan (H.R. 2404), H5596 [14MY], H6854 [16JN]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2410), consideration (H. Res. 522), H6428 [10JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), consideration (H. Res. 578), H7391 [25JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: reform the Troubled Asset Relief Program and ensure accountability under such Program (H.R. 384), consideration (H. Res. 53), H273, H275, H276, H277, H278, H279 [14JA]

———reform the Troubled Asset Relief Program and ensure accountability under such Program (H.R. 384), consideration (H. Res. 62), H329, H330, H333, H334 [15JA]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 961), H14450, H14451, H14452, H14453, H14456, H14457, H14458 [10DE]

Dingell, Representative: tribute to becoming the longest serving Member of the House of Representatives (H. Res. 154), H1174 [11FE]

Discrimination: clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the compensation decision or other practice (S. 181), consideration (H. Res. 87), H534 [27JA]

Donaghue, Kate: Middlesex and Worcester Democratic Coalition Democrat of the Year award recipient, E956 [23AP]

Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H4884 [28AP]

———importance of job creation, H4875 [28AP]

———making appropriations for jobs creation and retention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 976), H14998 [16DE]

El Salvador: anniversary of shooting of Jesuit priests and others at University of Central America Jose Simeon Canas (H. Res. 761), H11544 [21OC]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H9306 [8SE]

Foreign Service: modernize (H.R. 2410), consideration (H. Res. 522), H6428 [10JN]

Global Child Nutrition Month: observance, E1027 [30AP]

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, H9968, H9969 [25SE]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8307, H8310, H8313 [17JY], H9210 [31JY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), consideration (H. Res. 903), H12609 [7NO]

Honduras: condemn coup d'etat, call for return of duly elected President, suspend nonhumanitarian assistance, ensure fair elections, and support mediation by Costa Rican President Oscar Arias, H8795 [24JY]

House of Representatives: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 26), H543 [27JA]

———legislative process, H330 [15JA]

———reform earmark process, H14457 [10DE]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H14 [6JA]

———allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 257), H3648 [19MR]

Hunting and trapping: commend Hunters for the Hungry programs and efforts of such programs to decrease hunger and help feed those in need (H. Res. 270), H8370 [20JY]

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), H110 [9JA]

Keeton, John: Shrewsbury, MA, Democratic Town Committee Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award recipient, E2539 [15OC]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: stateside assistance program funding, H7391 [25JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2918), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 772), H9965, H9966, H9967, H9968, H9969 [25SE]

Marlborough, MA, Regional Chamber of Commerce: anniversary, E2363 [24SE]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H8308, H8310 [17JY]

Pakistan: authorize democratic, economic, social development, and security assistance (H.R. 1886), consideration (H. Res. 522), H6428 [10JN]

———express condolences to friends and families of victims of bombing of U.N. World Food Program offices, H10529 [7OC]

———express condolences to friends and families of victims of bombing of U.N. World Food Program offices (H. Res. 823), H11552 [21OC]

Peeples, Deborah: Shrewsbury, MA, Democratic Town Committee Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award recipient, E2563 [15OC]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), consideration (H. Res. 587), H7453, H7454 [26JN]

Sudan: ensure human rights in Darfur, E2155 [31JY]

———urge full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, E2155 [31JY]

Taxation: impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), H3648 [19MR]

———rates, H4409 [2AP]

U.N.: anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, E2961 [10DE]

———condemn Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip (H. Res. 867), H12240 [3NO]

Volterra, Max and Marion: United Regional Chamber of Commerce Persons of the Year award recipient, E2800 [18NO]

White House Conference on Food and Nutrition: convene (H.R. 2297), H13005 [17NO]

Worcester, MA: anniversary of Venerini Academy, E2802 [18NO]

———tribute to YMCA of Central Massachusetts Minority Achievers Program, E1309 [4JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H9332 [8SE], H13340 [19NO], H13463 [2DE], H14741 [10DE], H14978 [15DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2918, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 772) (H. Rept. 111-266), H9961 [24SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2997, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 799) (H. Rept. 111-287), H10518 [6OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on S. Con. Res. 13, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2009-2014: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 371) (H. Rept. 111-90), H4913 [28AP]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 85, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2009-2014: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 305) (H. Rept. 111-70), H4249 [31MR]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 316) (H. Rept. 111-73), H4395 [1AP]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 38, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 219) (H. Rept. 111-25), H3077 [6MR]

Consideration of H.R. 384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 53) (H. Rept. 111-2), H194 [13JA]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 62) (H. Rept. 111-3), H323 [14JA]

Consideration of H.R. 1018, Restore Our American Mustangs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 653) (H. Rept. 111-212), H8301 [16JY]

Consideration of H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 184) (H. Rept. 111-20), H2631 [24FE]

Consideration of H.R. 2997, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 609) (H. Rept. 111-191), H7740 [7JY]

Consideration of H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 111-237), H9204 [30JY]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Conference Report on S. Con. Res. 13, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2009-2014: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 365) (H. Rept. 111-87), H4838 [27AP]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 218) (H. Rept. 111-24), H3052 [5MR]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 229) (H. Rept. 111-35), H3144 [10MR]

Statements

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H7788 [8JY]

Humanitarian Situation in Sri Lanka: Gordon Duguid, Dept. of State, H3413 [16MR]

Tribute to Kenneth H. Bacon: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Sec. of State, E2205 [8SE]

Testimonies

Sudan Comprehensive Peace Agreement: Amir Osman, Save Darfur Coalition, E2155 [31JY]

Tributes

Bacon, Kenneth H., E2205 [8SE]

Coelho, Shirley, E2804 [18NO]

Early, Joseph D., E2651 [28OC]

Gaw, Gerald, E1832 [17JY]

Kennedy, Edward M., H10048 [29SE]

Lepper, John A., E6 [6JA]

Lowe, Donald A., E499 [26FE]

McGrail, Bernice, E987 [27AP]

Nimiroski, Cheryl, E2804 [18NO]

Shriver, Eunice Kennedy, E2799 [18NO]

Terzian, Aved, E1191 [18MY]

Van Voorhis, Lee, E87 [14JA]

VonBehren, Michael L., E2548 [15OC]

Webber, William, E1627 [26JN]

Zekos, Thomas and Thelma, E2544 [15OC]