FALEOMAVAEGA, ENI F.H. (a Delegate from American Samoa)

Appointments

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

Articles and editorials

Responsibility? Yucca Choice Squanders $8B Investment, USA Today, H3612 [18MR]

Yucca Plan Poses `Grave' Risk, Senators Reid and Ensign, USA Today, H3612 [18MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Air pollution: include American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands in certain efforts to reduce diesel emissions (see H.R. 2386), H5580 [13MY]

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for the settlement of certain claims (see H.R. 2099), H4733 [23AP]

Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2648), H8185 [15JY]

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), H71 [7JA]

AmeriCorps: recognize accomplishments of members and alumni and the contributions made to lives of the people of the U.S. (see H. Res. 453), H5712 [18MY]

Animals: issue a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 1454), H4915 [28AP]

Antarctic Treaty: anniversary of signing (see H. Con. Res. 51), H6620 [11JN]

Armed Forces: anniversary of activation of Army Reserve Echo Co., 100th Battalion, 442d Infantry Regiment in the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam (see H. Con. Res. 199), H12365 [4NO]

———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), H9807 [22SE]

———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), H14446 [9DE]

———increase the number of appointees to military service academies from the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa (see H.R. 935), H1156 [10FE]

———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]

———require mental health screenings for members deployed in connection with a contingency operation (see H.R. 2058), H5486 [12MY]

———treat service as a member of the Alaska Territorial Guard during World War II as active service for purposes of retired pay (see H.R. 744), H2926 [3MR]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 435), H5581 [13MY]

Australia: recognize apology offered to the aboriginal people and its significance as a gesture of healing (see H. Res. 242), H3401 [12MR]

Berlin Airlift: anniversary (see H. Res. 398), H5096 [4MY]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 83), H1080 [9FE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: address need for constitutional reform and sustained U.S. engagement in partnership with the European Union (see H. Res. 171), H3528 [17MR]

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

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (see H. Con. Res. 80), H3834 [24MR]

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), H12288 [3NO]

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: 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]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see H. Res. 230), H4584 [21AP]

Coastal zones: develop a Federal ocean and coastal mapping plan for the Great Lakes and coastal State waters, the territorial sea, the exclusive economic zone, and the Continental Shelf (see H.R. 365), H196 [13JA]

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent: establish (see H.R. 42), H3641 [18MR]

Congress 2014 Commission: establish (see H.R. 3972), H12140 [29OC]

Consolidated Natural Resources Act: make technical corrections to provisions applying Federal immigration laws to the Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 3770), H11165 [8OC]

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

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 874), H10408 [30SE]

Dept. of Commerce: establish NOAA and a National Climate Enterprise (see H.R. 2685), H6154 [3JN]

Dept. of Energy: assemble a team of experts to address energy needs of U.S. territories aimed at reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and increasing use of indigenous clean-energy resources (see H.R. 2385), H5580 [13MY]

Dept. of HHS: designate health empowerment zones (see H.R. 2233), H5096 [4MY]

———provide for a health survey regarding Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders (see H.R. 2581), H6010 [21MY]

———provide for health data regarding Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders (see H.R. 3680), H10407 [30SE]

Dept. of Justice: authorize grants for programs that provide support services to exonerees (see H.R. 2095), H6619 [11JN]

Dept. of Labor: permit establishment of Job Corps centers in territories (see H.R. 3181), H8008 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize Indian tribes to enter into certain leases without prior express approval (see H.R. 2523), H9900 [23SE]

———coordinate with other Federal authorities to enhance U.S. ability to conserve global wildlife and biological diversity (see H.R. 3086), H7741 [7JY]

———designate certain lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, wildland recovery areas, and biological connecting corridors (see H.R. 980), H3056 [5MR]

———establish and operate a visitor facility for the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument (see H.R. 3511), H11714 [22OC]

———extend grants and other assistance to facilitate a political status public education program for Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 3940), H12142 [29OC]

———reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see H.R. 3742), H11384 [14OC]

———study suitability and feasibility of designating the Honouliuli Internment Camp in Hawaii as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 2079), H4732 [23AP]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H5062 [30AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: include participation in clean-up operations at Enewetok Atoll as a radiation-risk activity (see H.R. 1631), H3704 [19MR]

———provide wartime disability compensation for certain veterans with Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1428), H3749 [23MR]

———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: encourage State and local public health departments and all health care providers to adhere to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines relative to H1N1 influenza (see H. Res. 932), H14827 [11DE]

———establish a grant program to provide screenings for glaucoma to individuals determined to be at high risk for glaucoma (see H.R. 186), H3401 [12MR]

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

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

———improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 1240), H3146 [10MR]

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), H13550 [7DE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 3017), H11713 [22OC]

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), H9207 [30JY]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see H.R. 1256), H3438 [16MR]

Federal employees: provide retirement equity for Federal employees in nonforeign areas outside the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1266), H2924 [3MR]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reserve funding for American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 1889), H4519 [2AP]

FEMA: extend the Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program (see H.R. 1819), H7837 [8JY] (see H.R. 3348), H9342 [8SE]

Filipino American History Month: observance (see H. Res. 780), H11112 [7OC]

Fish and fishing: improve conservation of sharks (see H.R. 81), H31 [6JA]

———strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (see H.R. 1080), H1605 [13FE]

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

Foreign policy: condemn use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world and find remedies to end this practice (see H. Con. Res. 20), H6973 [17JN]

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: anniversary of birth (see H. Res. 603), H9999 [25SE]

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

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

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

Haiti: provide for professional exchanges with Haiti (see H.R. 417), H12456 [5NO]

Hawaii: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 593), H8101 [14JY]

———express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (see H.R. 862), H1042 [4FE] (see H.R. 1711), H4025 [25MR] (see H.R. 2314), H6267 [4JN]

Hazardous substances: enhance public awareness of potential health effects posed by mercury (see H. Res. 648), H11582 [21OC]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 798), H11384 [14OC]

Historic buildings and sites: mint coins in commemoration of the battlefields of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 2001), H4580 [21AP]

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]

Immigration: exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from numerical limitations on immigrant visas (see H.R. 2412), H5664 [14MY]

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

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

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 677), H9207 [30JY]

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

———express condolences and support in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck the island of Sumatra (see H. Res. 810), H11168 [8OC]

Inter-American Foundation: anniversary (see H. Res. 858), H11791 [26OC]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (see H. Res. 175), H2875 [26FE]

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), H5400 [7MY]

———establish a U.S. consulate in the Kurdistan region (see H. Res. 873), H14744 [10DE]

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), H5713 [18MY]

Jackson, Michael: tribute (see H. Res. 600), H7948 [9JY]

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

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), H5064 [30AP]

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

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]

Lim Poon Lee Post Office, San Francisco, CA: designate (see H.R. 3119), H7947 [9JY]

Madagascar: condemn illegal extraction of natural resources (see H. Res. 839), H11458 [15OC]

Marine Turtle Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 509), H3706 [19MR]

Medicaid: provide payment parity for certain territories (see H.R. 2680), H6154 [3JN]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 1670), H6415 [9JN]

———remove cap on payments and adjust statutory matching rate for certain territories (see H.R. 92), H31 [6JA]

Medicare: continue using current practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), H15500 [16DE]

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

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), H8708 [23JY]

———condemn continuing violations of religious freedom (see H. Res. 840), H12045 [28OC]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3090), H7704 [26JN]

Motor vehicles: prohibit certain restraints of competition adversely affecting automobile dealers (see H.R. 3450), H9276 [31JY]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 35), H1080 [9FE]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn (see H.R. 2245), H8025 [13JY]

National Asian American and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 439), H5666 [14MY]

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

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

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

National Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 466), H5892 [20MY]

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

National Hurricane Research Initiative: establish (see H.R. 327), H6806 [15JN]

National Teacher Day: establish (see H. Res. 403), H5169 [5MY]

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

Native Americans: acknowledge history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the U.S. regarding Indian Tribes and offer apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 46), H5061 [30AP]

———provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 31), H442 [21JA]

NOAA: establish education and watershed programs which advance environmental literacy, including preparedness and adaptability for the likely impacts of climate change in coastal watershed regions (see H.R. 3644), H13002 [16NO]

———establish Salmon Stronghold Partnership program (see H.R. 2055), H9342 [8SE]

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

Northern Mariana Islands: convey certain submerged lands (see H.R. 934), H3338 [11MR]

Oceans: establish a national ocean policy, strengthen NOAA, and establish a national and regional ocean governance structure (see H.R. 21), H163 [9JA]

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

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

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1243), H4525 [2AP]

Peace Corps: issue semipostal stamp (see H.R. 336), H2836 [25FE]

———provide continued funding and increase readjustment allowance for returning volunteers (see H.R. 1066), H1604 [13FE]

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

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

Poland: provide assistance to Museum of the History of Polish Jews (see H.R. 1590), H9670 [16SE]

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

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

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

———repeal limitation on authorized uses of former bombardment area on Culebra and prohibition on Federal Government responsibility for decontamination of the area (see H.R. 1958), H5063 [30AP]

Safe Drinking Water Act: increase percentage of State revolving loan funds reserved for American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 1890), H4519 [2AP]

Singh, Manmohan: U.S. visit by Indian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 890), H13267 [18NO]

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]

SSI: authorize extension to American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 2582), H6010 [21MY]

———authorize extension to Guam and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 93), H31 [6JA]

Takamiyama Daigoro: honor contributions to Sumo wrestling and to U.S.-Japan relations (see H. Res. 479), H6013 [21MY]

Taxation: eliminate restriction on reducing Federal refunds for past-due State tax obligations of out-of-state residents when the State has a reciprocal agreement to reduce State refunds for Federal tax obligations (see H.R. 2303), H5397 [7MY]

———extend eligibility under new markets tax credit for community development entities created or organized in American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 473), H194 [13JA]

———provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see H.R. 1596), H12364 [4NO]

Territories: constitutional amendment on Presidential election voting rights for residents of all U.S. territories and commonwealths (see H.J. Res. 2), H36 [6JA]

———treat American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands as States for certain criminal justice programs (see H.R. 3353), H8873 [27JY]

U.N.: condemn Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip (see H. Res. 867), H11869 [27OC]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: incorporate consideration of global warming and sea-level rise into the comprehensive conservation plans for coastal national wildlife refuges (see H. Con. Res. 2), H36 [6JA]

U.S. Men's National Soccer Team: tribute (see H. Res. 606), H7705 [26JN]

United Kingdom: observe anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade (see H. Con. Res. 73), H11582 [21OC]

University of Washington: tribute to women's softball team (see H. Res. 517), H8101 [14JY]

Weather: authorize NASA and NOAA to procure, launch, and operate the next generation of weather forecasting satellites (see H.R. 3654), H13467 [2DE]

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), H923 [3FE]

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

World Hepatitis Day: observance (see H. Res. 466), H5892 [20MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (see H.R. 347), H1045 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Samoa: confer certain Federal jurisdiction on the High Court of American Samoa (see H.R. 2789), H6537 [10JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit placement of statues honoring a citizen of each U.S. territory in National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 2791), H6537 [10JN]

Commission on Recognition of Indian Tribes: establish (see H.R. 3690), H10455 [1OC]

Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions: tribute (see H. Res. 535), H6618 [11JN]

Dept. of the Interior: subsidize sellers and buyers of fish directly delivered to American Samoa from vessels with U.S. fisheries endorsements that manufacture for the U.S. (see H.R. 3583), H9670 [16SE]

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

Hazardous substances: condemn and encourage prohibition on transport of nuclear mixed-oxide (MOX) material by ship in international waters and urge countries to reprocess such material within their own borders (see H. Res. 402), H5169 [5MY]

Indian Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 1607), H3702 [19MR]

Kazakhstan: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 876), H1042 [4FE]

Marine mammals: promote international whale conservation, protection, and research (see H.R. 2455), H5711 [18MY]

NOAA: conduct a technological capability assessment, survey, and economic feasibility study regarding recovery of minerals from shallow and deep seabed (see H.R. 2834), H6617 [11JN]

Peru: cease hostile activity against indigenous peoples and engage in dialogue to address ongoing political conflict between state authorities and indigenous peoples (see H. Res. 574), H7145 [23JN]

SSI: authorize extension to American Samoa (see H.R. 2186), H5060 [30AP]

Taxation: clarify tax credit eligibility for electricity produced from certain renewable resources in certain U.S. possessions and other areas (see H.R. 2884), H6902 [16JN]

———expand credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources and investment energy credit to include ocean thermal energy conversion projects (see H.R. 2885), H6902 [16JN]

———provide nonbusiness energy property credit and residential energy efficient property tax incentives to residents of certain U.S. possessions (see H.R. 2886), H6902 [16JN]

Letters

Express condolences to families of victims of tsunami in American Samoa: Abdulaziz Kamilov, Uzbek Ambassador to the U.S., E2447 [6OC]

———Bela Szombati, Hungarian Ambassador to the U.S., E2447 [6OC]

———Chung Sye Kyun, Republic of Korea Democratic Party President, E2440 [2OC]

———Dennis Richardson, Australian Ambassador to the U.S., E2448 [6OC]

———Dessima W. Williams, Grenadan Ambassador to the U.S., E2448 [6OC]

———Erlan Idrissov, Kazakhstan Ambassador to the U.S., E2439 [2OC]

———Grenadan Mission to the U.N., E2447 [6OC]

———H.E. Marlene Moses, Nauruan Ambassador to the U.S., E2447 [6OC]

———Han Duk-soo, Republic of Korea Ambassador to the U.S., E2440 [2OC]

———Ichiro Fujisaki, Japanese Ambassador to the U.S., E2510 [13OC]

———Jason C. Yuan, Taiwanese Economic and Cultural Representative to the U.S., E2448 [6OC]

———Johnson Toribiong, President of Palau, E2448 [6OC]

———Kanat Saudabayev, Kazakhstan Sec. of State and Foreign Affairs, E2439 [2OC]

———Kasit Piromya, Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs, E2556 [15OC]

———Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister of Australia, E2448 [6OC]

———Kim Wan-Joo, Governor of Jeollabuk-do Province, Republic of Korea, E2589 [21OC]

———Myung-Hwan Yu, South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, E2510 [13OC]

———Rona Meleisea, Samoa Permanent Mission to the U.S. Charge d'Affaires, E2440 [2OC]

———Seung Youn Kim, Hanwha Group (company), E2626 [23OC]

———Sudjadnan Parnohadiningrat, Indonesian Ambassador to the U.S., E2447 [6OC]

———Tom Beanal, Herman Awom, and Thaha Mohammad Alhamid, Papuan Presidium Council, E2552 [15OC]

———Winston Thompson, Fiji Ambassador to the U.S., E2440 [2OC]

———Yang Jiechi, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs, E2447 [6OC]

———Zhou Wenzhong, China Ambassador to the U.S., E2440 [2OC]

Human rights abuses in Peru: Luis M. Valdivieso, E2290 [16SE]

Increase assistance to developing countries in order to assist adaptation and implementation of international climate change policies: several Representatives, E3050 [17DE]

Prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S. or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in the U.S.: by, H6884 [16JN]

Remarks

American Samoa: tribute to assistance to people and communities affected by tsunami, E2665 [29OC]

AmeriCorps: recognize accomplishments of members and alumni and the contributions made to lives of the people of the U.S. (H. Res. 453), H6341 [9JN]

Armed Forces: provide special pays and allowances to certain members and expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees (H.R. 2990), H7164 [24JN]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (H. Res. 435), H6280 [8JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (H. Con. Res. 80), H5200 [6MY]

China: support detained human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren relative to investigation of the role poor construction and corruption played in death of children in school collapses during Sichuan earthquake (H. Res. 877), H12538 [6NO]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (H. Res. 230), H5071 [4MY]

Climate: increase assistance to developing countries in order to assist adaptation and implementation of international climate change policies, E3049 [17DE]

Commission on Recognition of Indian Tribes: establish (H.R. 3690), E2425 [1OC]

Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions: tribute (H. Res. 535), H8940 [28JY]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 860), H9750 [22SE]

Day of the African Child: observance (H. Res. 550), H8941, H8942 [28JY]

de Veuster, Damien: canonization (H. Res. 786), H11319, H11320, H11321 [14OC]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2410), H6437 [10JN]

Dept. of the Interior: require verification that the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is descended from the Cheraw Tribe or other coastal North Carolina tribes, H6121 [3JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 1211), H7101 [23JN]

———increase amount payable to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services (H.R. 1293), H8819 [27JY]

———make certain improvements in insurance and health care programs (H.R. 3219), H8817 [27JY]

———provide training, support, and medical care to family members of disabled veterans who serve as caregivers to such veterans (H.R. 3155), H8824 [27JY]

Disasters: express condolences for loss of life and injuries caused by earthquakes and tsunami in American Samoa and Samoa and support relief efforts to survivors (H. Res. 816), H11313, H11314, H11315, H11316, H11317 [14OC]

Federal employees: transition personnel in nonforeign areas eligible to receive cost-of-living allowance to locality pay, H7164 [24JN]

Fish and fishing: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (H.R. 1080), H9754 [22SE]

Foreign Service: modernize (H.R. 2410), H6437 [10JN]

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: anniversary of birth (H. Res. 603), H11323, H11324 [14OC]

Germany: anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (H. Res. 496), H8943, H8944 [28JY]

Geronimo (Apache Indian): anniversary of death (H. Res. 132), H1624 [23FE]

Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations (H.R. 44), H1614, H1615 [23FE]

Hawaii: anniversary of statehood (H. Res. 593), H8841 [27JY]

Hazardous substances: condemn and encourage prohibition on transport of nuclear mixed-oxide (MOX) material by ship in international waters and urge countries to reprocess such material within their own borders (H. Res. 402), H5388 [7MY]

———Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H3611 [18MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12863 [7NO]

Higher Education Act: amend (H.R. 3221), H9628 [16SE]

Honolulu, HI: recognize reopening of Hawaiian Hall on the anniversary of Bishop Museum (H. Res. 541), H9296 [8SE]

Indonesia: condemn bombings in Jakarta hotels, express condolences for victims, and support efforts to prosecute attacks and combat terrorism (H. Res. 675), H8944, H8945 [28JY]

———express condolences and support in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck the island of Sumatra (H. Res. 810), H11317, H11318, H11319 [14OC]

Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), H14939 [15DE]

———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H14939 [15DE]

Israel: independence anniversary (H. Con. Res. 111), H5074 [4MY]

Italy: express condolences to the citizens and support for Italian Government in aftermath of devastating earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region (H. Res. 430), H6750 [15JN]

Kemp, Jack F.: tribute (H. Res. 401), H5196 [6MY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn hostile rhetoric and activities towards the Republic of Korea and engage in mutual dialogue to enhance inter-Korean relations (H. Res. 309), H6752, H6754, H6755 [15JN]

Malaria Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 103), H5078 [4MY]

Morris K. Udall Foundation: provide additional resources for operations and rename as the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation (H.R. 1035), H8836 [27JY]

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should be especially displayed (H.R. 2632), E1866 [21JY]

Native American Heritage Day: designate (H.J. Res. 40), H6027 [2JN]

Native Americans: extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy, Chickahominy-Eastern Division, Mattaponi, Upper Mattaponi, Rappahannock, Monacan, and Nansemond Tribes (H.R. 1385), H6105 [3JN]

———provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (H.R. 31), H6119 [3JN]

———provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (H.R. 31), motion to recommit, H6121 [3JN]

Nazarbayev, Nursultan: recognize offer by Kazakhstan President to host nuclear fuel bank, E1052 [4MY]

Noncommissioned Officer Corps of the U.S. Army: recognize service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism (H.J. Res. 44), H8837 [27JY]

Northern Mariana Islands: convey certain submerged lands (H.R. 934), H8050 [14JY]

Nuclear energy: assess role in national energy policy, H3611 [18MR]

———shipment of plutonium mixed-oxide nuclear fuel from France to Japan, H3611 [18MR]

Pakistan: authorize democratic, economic, social development, and security assistance (H.R. 1886), H6578 [11JN]

Peru: cease hostile activity against indigenous peoples and engage in dialogue to address ongoing political conflict between state authorities and indigenous peoples (H. Res. 574), E2289 [16SE]

Philippines: express condolences to the citizens and support for Philippine Government in aftermath of devastating tropical storms (H. Res. 800), H11325 [14OC]

Point of order, H11328 [14OC]

Poland: anniversary of relations with U.S. (H. Res. 266), H11321, H11322 [14OC]

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

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

Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction: provide additional personnel authorities (S. 615), H6749 [15JN]

Sudan: anniversary of declaration of genocide in Darfur (H. Con. Res. 159), H8946, H8947 [28JY]

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

Takamiyama Daigoro: honor contributions to Sumo wrestling and to U.S.-Japan relations (H. Res. 479), H6756, H6757 [15JN]

Transportation Security Administration: authorize programs (H.R. 2200), H6209 [4JN]

———review alternative methods for airports in U.S. territories to comply with security regulations, H6209 [4JN]

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

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: express condolences to family and condemn murder of Stephen T. Johns, commend staff for response to shooting, and condemn acts of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred (H. Res. 529), H6589 [11JN]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (S. 407), H7093 [23JN]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (H.R. 347), H5536 [13MY], H6282 [8JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H440 [21JA], H3638 [18MR], H9653 [16SE]

Tribute, H11359 [14OC]

Reports

State Dept. Views on Developments in Peru, E2290 [16SE]

Statements

Express Condolences to Families of Victims of Tsunami in American Samoa: Representative Berman, E2511 [13OC]

———Representative Hoyer, E2511 [13OC]

———Speaker Pelosi, E2510 [13OC]

Tributes

Lee, Tae-Sik, E342 [24FE]