ROGERS, MIKE (a Representative from Alabama)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 649), H485 [22JA]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 881), H1043 [4FE]

Agricultural Credit Act: reauthorize State mediation programs (see H.R. 3509), H9278 [31JY]

Alabama: express condolences to families of victims of shooting rampage (see H. Res. 341), H4582 [21AP]

Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 4345), H15499 [16DE]

America's Spiritual Heritage Week: designate (see H. Res. 397), H6016 [21MY]

Armed Forces: commend efforts, military leadership, and strategic success of troop surge in Iraq, recognize importance of victory in Iraqi theater, and commit to continued progress (see H. Res. 208), H2980 [4MR]

———commend soldiers and civilian personnel stationed at Fort Gordon, GA (see H. Con. Res. 206), H12142 [29OC]

———designate the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor members who died in the line of duty (see H.R. 1034), H6538 [10JN]

———ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 208), H4063 [26MR]

———express gratitude for service of Coast Guard and Marine Corps aircraft pilots and crewmembers lost off the coast of California (see H. Res. 891), H12456 [5NO]

———honor service and achievements of female members and veterans (see H. Res. 868), H11740 [23OC]

———improve the readiness of State defense forces and increase military coordination for homeland security between States and the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 206), H382 [15JA]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 816), H1248 [11FE]

———provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 704), H923 [3FE]

———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), H601 [27JA]

———recognize significant contributions of the Military Working Dog (MWD) Program (see H. Res. 812), H11168 [8OC]

———tribute to 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard (see H. Res. 699), H12457 [5NO]

ATF: make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1923), H4521 [2AP]

Aviation: require inclusion on the no fly list certain detainees housed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 2503), H5791 [19MY]

Borlaug, Norman E.: tribute (see H. Res. 739), H9490 [14SE]

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

Celebrate Safe Communities Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 177), H9999 [25SE]

Chattahoochee Trace National Heritage Corridor: conduct suitability and feasibility study (see H.R. 867), H1042 [4FE]

Children and youth: promote the safe use of the Internet by students (see H.R. 780), H6619 [11JN]

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

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

———commend Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms (see H. Res. 156), H3642 [18MR]

———condemn actions that could unnecessarily escalate tensions with the U.S., including actions relative to the U.S.S. Impeccable and subsequent rejection of U.S. protests to the incident (see H. Con. Res. 72), H3707 [19MR]

Clean Air Act: amend relative to renewable fuel standard (see H.R. 2409), H5664 [14MY]

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

Committee on Rules (House): install cameras in the hearing room and provide for live broadcasting of proceedings on the Internet (see H. Res. 869), H11740 [23OC]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1744), H4062 [26MR]

Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 614), H441 [21JA]

Courts: restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 227), H68 [7JA]

Crime Prevention Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 177), H9999 [25SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services (see H.R. 3519), H9279 [31JY]

Dept. of Defense: anniversary of military aviation (see H. Res. 445), H7251 [24JN]

———furnish the House of Representatives all information on the transfer of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into the U.S. for trial (see H. Res. 924), H13521 [3DE]

———require State approval and Presidential notification and certification before transfer or release of individual currently detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to a location in the U.S. (see H.R. 2294), H5486 [12MY]

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

Dept. of HHS: 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), H11868 [27OC]

———ensure patient choice in pharmacies by regulating pharmacy benefit managers and improving access to prescription drugs for certain individuals (see H.R. 4199), H14982 [15DE]

———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H2926 [3MR]

———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 1362), H3706 [19MR]

———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), H2980 [4MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: furnish the House of Representatives all information on the transfer of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into the U.S. for trial (see H. Res. 922), H13353 [19NO]

———transmit copy of intelligence assessment titled, ``Rightwing Extremism—Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment'' (see H. Res. 404), H5307 [6MY]

———tribute to employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (see H. Res. 731), H9441 [10SE]

———tribute to employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (see H. Res. 195), H2874 [26FE]

Dept. of State: provide assistance to eradicate trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see H.R. 2737), H11713 [22OC]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H780 [28JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: delegate management authority over troubled assets purchased under the Troubled Asset Relief Program and establish a trust to manage assets of certain assistance recipients (see H.R. 3594), H9729 [17SE]

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), H11869 [27OC]

———clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 2254), H8100 [14JY]

———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), H4582 [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), H779 [28JA]

Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H9730 [17SE]

———increase awareness of risks of breast cancer in young women and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer (see H.R. 1740), H5063 [30AP]

———increase housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services (HANDS) for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1707), H4064 [26MR]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 57), H3105 [9MR]

———provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1210), H4251 [31MR]

———provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 2413), H6539 [10JN]

Drive Safer Sunday: designate (see H. Res. 841), H12142 [29OC]

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

Energy Awareness Month: recognize the Air Force and Dyess AFB, TX, for success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations (see H. Res. 845), H12045 [28OC]

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

EPA: waive lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements for renewable fuel production (see H.R. 2283), H5486 [12MY]

Europe: take necessary steps to deploy missile defense system in Europe to help provide such a defense to U.S. allies in Europe while enhancing U.S. defenses against missile attacks (see H. Res. 319), H5401 [7MY] (see H. Res. 581), H9343 [8SE]

Executive Office of the President: require a report and congressional hearings on responsibilities, authorities, and powers of certain unconfirmed officials or advisers (see H. Con. Res. 185), H9549 [15SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 42), H4735 [23AP]

———constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 37), H2980 [4MR] (see H.J. Res. 50), H5399 [7MY]

FCC: prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see H.R. 226), H325 [14JA]

Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 3765), H11165 [8OC]

FEMA: extend the Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program (see H.R. 3348), H9342 [8SE]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H4582 [21AP]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H3748 [23MR]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 17), H442 [21JA]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H8356 [17JY]

Foreign aid: restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions (see H.R. 708), H1045 [4FE]

Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (see H.R. 2378), H12288 [3NO]

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), H5582 [13MY]

GAO: conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions (see H.R. 1178), H2834 [25FE]

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

Government: prohibit from awarding contracts, grants, or other agreements to, providing any other Federal funds to, or engaging in activities that promote certain indicted organizations (see H.R. 3571), H9548 [15SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: urge Brazil to comply and return Sean Goldman to David Goldman and review procedures available to obtain the return of abducted children (see H. Res. 125), H2603 [23FE]

Health: apply antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of independent pharmacies and health plans and health insurance issuers in the same manner as collective bargaining by labor organizations (see H.R. 1204), H2981 [4MR]

———authorize medical simulation enhancement programs (see H.R. 855), H12044 [28OC]

———prohibit Federal funding of abortions under any national health care plan (see H. Con. Res. 169), H8960 [28JY]

———provide a refundable tax credit for medical costs, expand access to health insurance coverage through individual membership associations (IMAs), and assist in the establishment of high risk pools (see H.R. 3218), H9282 [31JY]

———urge Members of Congress favoring a public, federally-run health insurance option to forgo participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and agree to enroll in such option (see H. Res. 615), H7837 [8JY]

Health care professionals: establish a graduate degree loan repayment program for nurses who become nursing school faculty members (see H.R. 1460), H3438 [16MR]

Heisman, John W.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5484 [12MY]

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), H5170 [5MY]

House of Representatives: constitutional amendment on basing apportionment on number of persons in each State who are U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 11), H486 [22JA]

———require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H11582 [21OC]

House Rules: provide for transparency in the committee amendment process (see H. Res. 835), H11457 [15OC]

———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H8586 [22JY]

Hunting and trapping: recognize hunting heritage and provide opportunities for continued hunting on public lands (see H.R. 3749), H11110 [7OC]

Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 1868), H6076 [2JN]

Ingram, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 970, 972), H14981 [15DE]

Insurance: 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]

Iran: authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with certain investments in Iran's energy sector (see H.R. 1327), H4915 [28AP]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H5892 [20MY]

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

———support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip, encourage certain actions by Hamas, protect innocent civilians, and promote the Israeli-Palestinian peace process (see H. Res. 34), H163 [9JA]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn hostile rhetoric and activities towards the Republic of Korea and engage in mutual dialogue to enhance inter-Korean relations (see H. Res. 309), H6807 [15JN]

———continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1980), H5667 [14MY]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H8356 [17JY]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1519 [12FE]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1625), H4027 [25MR]

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

———exempt pharmacies and pharmacists from certain accreditation requirements in the same manner as such exemption applies to certain professionals (see H.R. 616), H442 [21JA]

———exempt unsanctioned State-licensed retail pharmacies from surety bond requirements for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (see H.R. 1970), H4688 [22AP]

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

———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H12142 [29OC]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H5062 [30AP]

———restore payments for home oxygen therapy through the beneficiary's period of medical need (see H.R. 2373), H6744 [12JN]

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), H5063 [30AP]

———restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see H.R. 2743), H6539 [10JN]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 349), H5064 [30AP]

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

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

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

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H1080 [9FE]

National Firefighters Memorial Day: designate (see H. Res. 729), H9671 [16SE]

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

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

National Preparedness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H9441 [10SE]

NATO: strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic security by implementing principles outlined in Declaration on Alliance Security (see H.R. 2797), H7251 [24JN]

NIH: establish a pediatric research consortia (see H.R. 758), H1046 [4FE]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran (see H.R. 1208), H3078 [6MR]

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

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

Pennsylvania: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 754), H9808 [22SE]

Power resources: increase energy independence and job creation through safe energy production, alternative and renewable energy development, and conservation promotion for a cleaner environment (see H.R. 2846), H6742 [12JN]

———promote use of certain materials harvested from public lands in the production of renewable fuel (see H.R. 1190), H4397 [1AP]

Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program: extend (see H.R. 3633), H11111 [7OC]

Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process (see H.R. 2499), H8185 [15JY]

Real estate: impose a moratorium on the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (see H.R. 3044), H11740 [23OC]

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 131), H1607 [13FE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 1050), H3056 [5MR]

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

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 2607), H9282 [31JY]

Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 1067), H4583 [21AP]

———exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 2287), H5307 [6MY]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H382 [15JA]

———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), H13266 [18NO]

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

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]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 1206), H3078 [6MR]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 1646), H4688 [22AP]

———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), H5308 [6MY]

———allow deductions for interest payments on car loans and sales and excise taxes on certain motor vehicle purchases (see H.R. 159), H1080 [9FE]

———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), H6155 [3JN]

———encourage alternative energy investments and job creation (see H.R. 1835), H5169 [5MY]

———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H13629 (see H.R. 1205), H14372 [8DE]

———exclude certain severance payments from gross income (see H.R. 154), H3438 [16MR]

———make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 1974), H5063 [30AP]

———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1831), H9670 [16SE]

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H8708 [23JY]

———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 205), H35 [6JA]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 982), H12197 [2NO]

Television: expand satellite carriage of local television signals (see H.R. 927), H2603 [23FE]

Tisdale, Wayman L.: tribute (see H. Res. 469), H6156 [3JN]

Transportation: provide certain exemptions to drivers of intrastate commercial motor vehicles engaged in agricultural purposes (see H.R. 1220), H3078 [6MR]

U.S. Air Force Academy: anniversary of first graduating class (see H. Con. Res. 139), H11168 [8OC]

U.S. Military Academy: Forbes (publication) America's Best College honoree (see H. Res. 747), H11384 [14OC]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H922 [3FE] (see H.R. 333), H5892 [20MY]

Voting: improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (see H.R. 2393), H6015 [21MY]

Warner Robins, GA: tribute to Warner Robins Little League softball team (see H. Res. 742), H9962 [24SE]

Washington (State): honor citizen-soldiers, including the 81st Brigade Combat Team (Heavy) of the Washington Army National Guard and Air National Guard (see H. Res. 627), H9207 [30JY]

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

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 484), H195 [13JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized Center for Domestic Preparedness activities related to preparedness for and response to terrorism (see H.R. 3978), H12197 [2NO]

Israel: support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip and condemn the end of the ceasefire by Hamas (see H. Res. 37), H162 [9JA]

Social Security: waive certain waiting periods for disability and Medicare benefits in the case of terminally ill, disabled beneficiaries (see H.R. 2881), H6806 [15JN]

Taxation: provide incentives to consumers and lenders for the purchase of a passenger vehicle (see H.R. 385), H159 [9JA]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H10523 [7OC]

Poems

``Strong Son of the South,'' Albert C. Caswell, E3014 [15DE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2997), earmark declaration, E1685 [8JY], E2483 [8OC]

Alexander City, AL: anniversary of Bill Nichols State Veterans Home, E2821 [19NO]

———Bill Nichols State Veterans Home recipient of American Health Care Association Quality Award, E2821 [19NO]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H8434 [21JY]

Anniston, AL: tribute to Center for Domestic Preparedness, H10524 [7OC]

Appropriations: making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E432 [25FE]

Auburn University at Montgomery: anniversary, E2395 [29SE]

Budget: deficit, H8188 [16JY]

Centre, AL: tribute to Cherokee County High School football team, E2915 [8DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), earmark declaration, E1552 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E2108 [31JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allow certain Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment to be converted to a permanent appointment in competitive service (H.R. 1517), H14888 [15DE]

———authorize to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized Center for Domestic Preparedness activities related to preparedness for and response to terrorism (H.R. 3978), H14890 [15DE]

———identify and eliminate redundant reporting requirements and develop meaningful performance metrics for homeland security preparedness grants (H.R. 3980), H13412 [2DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), earmark declaration, E1560 [24JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), earmark declaration, E1598 [26JN], E2661 [29OC]

Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), H6353 [9JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), earmark declaration, E1713 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), earmark declaration, E1995 [24JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1930 [24JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E1795 [15JY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 3170), earmark declaration, E1812 [16JY]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8188 [16JY], H8895 [28JY], H11522 [21OC], H11820 [27OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12222 [3NO]

Israel: support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip and condemn the end of the ceasefire by Hamas, H55 [7JA]

Lineville, AL: anniversary of Pine Grove Baptist Church, E2648 [28OC]

Peidmont, AL: tribute to Piedmont High School football team, E2906 [8DE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1463 [17JN]

Small business: economic impact of increased tax rates, H11522 [21OC]

———health insurance premium rates, H11522 [21OC]

Snider, Cynthia C.: Ohatchee, AL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1146 [13MY]

Social Security: waive certain waiting periods for disability and Medicare benefits in the case of terminally ill, disabled beneficiaries (H.R. 2881), H7745 [8JY]

Supervalu, Inc.: tribute to accreditation by Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies, E2266 [15SE]

Talladega College: tribute to men's basketball team, E659 [12MR]

Taxation: provide incentives to consumers and lenders for the purchase of a passenger vehicle (H.R. 385), H94 [9JA]

Transportation Security Administration: enhance security against terrorist attacks and other security threats to rail and mass transit lines (H. Res. 28), H13414 [2DE]

Wellington, AL: anniversary of Hopewell Baptist Church, E2016 [27JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H67 [7JA]

Tributes

Anderson, James W., E2687 [2NO]

Barton, Ruby Hartley, E2903 [8DE]

Bowie, Walter C., E2695 [3NO]

Denkins, Lamar and Joyce, E2585 [20OC]

Elliott, Pauline M., E2164 [31JY]

Fite, Lea, E2642 [27OC]

Fuller, Millard, E641 [11MR]

Jenrette, Kevin M., E1341 [8JN]

Johnson, Roy and Sybil, E492 [26FE]

Lybrand, Anne Forrester, E2533 [14OC]

Moody, Marian A. (Mally), E1121 [12MY]

Prickett, Michael E., E591 [9MR]

Raisanen, Rick and Molly, E2775 [16NO]

Rice, Ida Mae Duke, E1142 [13MY]

Smith, Craig C., E3014 [15DE]

Thomas, Althea Thompson, E2856 [1DE]

Tomlin, Clifford (Pete), E2603 [22OC]

Turner, B.S., E1139 [13MY]