JONES, WALTER B. (a Representative from North Carolina)

Amendments

Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 627), H5023 [30AP]

Appointments

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

———S. 454, Weapons Acquisition System Reform Through Enhancing Technical Knowledge and Oversight Act, H5549 [13MY]

Articles and editorials

From Vietnam 1959 to Afghanistan 2009, Joseph L. Galloway, Raleigh (NC) News & Observer, H8468 [21JY]

Half Done on Health Reform, David S. Broder, Washington (DC) Post, H12985 [16NO]

July Suicides Push Corps to Record Pace, Dan Lamothe, Marine Corps Times (publication), H9170 [30JY]

Saying Goodbye, Chris Lavender, Kinston (NC) Daily Free Press, E2394 [29SE]

Time To Get Out of Afghanistan, George F. Will, Washington (DC) Post, H9305 [8SE]

To Die for a Mystique, Andrew J. Bacevich, American Conservative (publication), H7116 [23JN]

U.S. Deficit Biggest Since 1945, Jeanne Sahadi, CNN.com (Internet site), H11485 [20OC]

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), H9807 [22SE]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 881), H8025 [13JY]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 2061), H5667 [14MY]

Air France (airline company): express condolences to families of victims of Flight 447 crash (see H. Res. 512), H7147 [23JN]

American Dental Association: anniversary (see H. Res. 204), H4526 [2AP]

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: anniversary of Daughters of Penelope (see H. Res. 209), H3749 [23MR]

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

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. 2842), H6618 [11JN]

———rescind unobligated appropriations and repeal certain provisions (see H.R. 3140), H10457 [1OC]

America's Spiritual Heritage Week: designate (see H. Res. 397), H5096 [4MY]

Animals: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see H.R. 3266), H9207 [30JY]

———issue a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 1454), H5485 [12MY]

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

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), H6076 [2JN]

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

———commend soldiers and civilian personnel stationed at Fort Gordon, GA (see H. Con. Res. 206), H12044 [28OC]

———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), H8302 [16JY]

———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), H9807 [22SE]

———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]

———guarantee equity of military spouses with regard to matters of residency (see H.R. 1182), H3078 [6MR]

———improve and enhance substance use disorder programs for members (see H.R. 3420), H9205 [30JY]

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

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1209), H3438 [16MR]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 816), H920 [3FE]

———provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE (see H.R. 1600), H3641 [18MR]

———provide pay increase for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 1864), H4396 [1AP]

———recognize significant contributions of the Military Working Dog (MWD) Program (see H. Res. 812), H11111 [7OC]

———recognize spouses of members who are serving in combat or have served in combat through the presentation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 4043), H12586 [6NO]

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

———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]

Army Community Covenant: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 170), H9999 [25SE]

Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association: anniversary (see H. Res. 465), H6077 [2JN]

Aviation: recognize and clarify State authority to regulate intrastate helicopter medical services pursuant to their authority over public health, patient safety, and medical services and care (see H.R. 978), H2632 [24FE]

Biblica (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 852), H13521 [3DE]

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

Blowing Rock, NC: authorize a land exchange to acquire lands for the Blue Ridge Parkway (see H.R. 1121), H2886 [2MR]

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

Borel, Calvin: tribute (see H. Res. 418), H5399 [7MY]

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

Budget: comply with pay-as-you-go requirement (see H. Res. 671), H8810 [24JY]

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

———require two-thirds votes in the House and Senate to increase the statutory limit on the public debt (see H.R. 4262), H14742 [10DE]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 3131), H13355 [19NO]

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

———establish congressional review of Presidential decisions on ITC recommendations for relief for businesses jeopardized by a surge of Chinese imports (see H.R. 471), H603 [27JA]

———require employees at call centers who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose physical location of such employees (see H.R. 3621), H9900 [23SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: 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]

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

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 39), H443 [21JA]

Census: require the questionnaire used in taking the decennial census to contain a checkbox or similar option so that respondents may indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. (see H.R. 3797), H11384 [14OC]

Charities: express support for charitable donations and associated tax deductions (see H. Res. 244), H3642 [18MR]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: require child care providers to provide parents information on whether such providers carry current liability insurance (see H.R. 1662), H5712 [18MY]

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), H5892 [20MY]

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

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

———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]

———condemn manufacture and export of unsafe products, disregard for environment, and exploitation of workers and encourage U.S. suspension of importation and purchase of goods (see H. Res. 44), H4735 [23AP]

———support detained human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren relative to investigation of the role poor construction and corruption played in death of children in school collapses during Sichuan earthquake (see H. Res. 877), H12141 [29OC]

Clean Air Act: reduce number of boutique fuels (see H.R. 392), H160 [9JA]

Clothing industry: improve accuracy of fur products labeling (see H.R. 2480), H6156 [3JN]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H9282 [31JY]

Committee on Rules (House): install cameras in the hearing room and provide for live broadcasting of proceedings on the Internet (see H. Res. 869), H12045 [28OC]

Congress: improve ability to set spending priorities and enforce spending limits (see H.R. 534), H11868 [27OC]

———prohibit passage of further massive spending initiatives for bailout purposes (see H. Res. 199), H4584 [21AP]

Construction industries: recognize importance and sustainability of U.S. hardwoods industry and urge such products be given full consideration in programs for constructing environmentally preferable buildings (see H. Res. 81), H527 [26JA]

Consumer Product Safety Act: exempt second-hand sellers of certain products from lead content and certification requirements (see H.R. 1027), H4525 [2AP]

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), H10519 [6OC]

Courts: ensure judicial decisions on the meaning of U.S. laws are not based on foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements unless they inform an understanding of the original meaning of the laws (see H. Res. 473), H6013 [21MY]

———limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 1269), H3338 [11MR]

———limit jurisdiction of Federal courts (see H.R. 539), H325 [14JA]

———modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1103), H6266 [4JN]

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

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

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

———provide safeguards for holders whose accounts were, or are about to be, terminated for inactivity (see H.R. 1882), H4519 [2AP]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 634), H9491 [14SE]

———provide penalties for the destruction of memorials, headstones, markers, and graves commemorating persons serving in the Armed Forces on private property (see H.R. 430), H161 [9JA]

Dept. of Commerce: study population of South Atlantic red snapper fishery and limit departmental authority to promulgate any interim rule that prohibits fishing in South Atlantic red snapper fishery (see H.R. 3307), H8706 [23JY]

Dept. of Defense: 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), H11167 [8OC]

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

Dept. of Education: allow States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 1717), H4026 [25MR]

Dept. of HHS: conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H9342 [8SE]

———ensure patient choice in pharmacies by regulating pharmacy benefit managers and improving access to prescription drugs for certain individuals (see H.R. 4199), H13519 [3DE]

———establish a loan program for eligible hospitals to establish residency training programs (see H.R. 914), H3402 [12MR]

———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H4840 [27AP]

———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 1362), H3528 [17MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see H.R. 3116), H8356 [17JY]

Dept. of HUD: require Inspector General to audit Federal funds received by Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN) and its affiliates and suspend certification of its housing counseling agencies (see H.R. 3828), H11457 [15OC]

Dept. of the Interior: 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), H1246 [11FE]

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]

———prohibit receipt of common stock or certain other voting stock under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 1180), H4734 [23AP]

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

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

———provide more detailed repayment procedures for assistance received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 2118), H4839 [27AP]

———provide repayment procedures for certain assistance received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 2745), H7706 [26JN]

———repeal authority to extend the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 4110), H13629 (see H.R. 4110), H14372 [8DE]

———require any amounts repaid by financial institutions receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance be used for debt reduction (see H.R. 2063), H6807 [15JN] (see H.R. 2119), H4839 [27AP]

———rescind unobligated Troubled Asset Relief Program funds and require any amounts repaid by financial institutions receiving assistance be used for debt reduction (see H.R. 3140), H10457 [1OC]

Dept. of Transportation: study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see H.R. 734), H2980 [4MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 2254), H9281 [31JY]

———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]

———improve outreach programs (see H.R. 32), H9962 [24SE]

———provide two-fiscal year budget authority for certain medical care accounts (see H.R. 1016), H2603 [23FE]

———provide wartime disability compensation for certain veterans with Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1428), H11516 [20OC]

———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), H9442 [10SE]

———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]

District of Columbia: clarify definition of marriage for legal purposes (see H.R. 2608), H6011 [21MY]

———disapprove city council approval of the Jury and Marriage Amendment Act (see H.J. Res. 54), H6744 [12JN]

Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve: recognize as a unique and precious ecosystem (see H. Res. 701), H9443 [10SE]

E.V. Wilkins Post Office, Roper, NC: establish (see H.R. 3892), H11581 [21OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 1960), H4522 [2AP]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 213), H382 [15JA]

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

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

———recognize roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing civic, cultural, and economic well being (see H. Res. 374), H5309 [6MY]

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

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), H11869 [27OC]

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

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H5169 [5MY]

Ethics in Government Act: modify financial disclosure filing requirements for certain employees of the Executive Office of the President (see H.R. 3613), H9900 [23SE]

Executive Office of the President: prohibit funding for salaries or expenses of any task force or council established by the President and headed by an unconfirmed official or adviser (see H.R. 3226), H9671 [16SE]

———provide a sunset date for unconfirmed officials and advisers, require their Senate confirmation, and prohibit funding for any associated salaries and expenses (see H.R. 3569), H9808 [22SE]

———require a report and congressional hearings on responsibilities, authorities, and powers of certain unconfirmed officials or advisers (see H. Con. Res. 185), H10409 [30SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 42), H5401 [7MY]

———constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 50), H7838 [8JY]

———recognize contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 428), H5582 [13MY]

FBI: provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (see H.R. 3995), H13387 [1DE]

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

Federal employees: establish a precious metals investment option in the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 1420), H3145 [10MR]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 948), H3706 [19MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve ability to file State product liability lawsuits relative to defective medical devices (see H.R. 1346), H4840 [27AP]

FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 3139), H7945 [9JY]

———provide for the National Flood Insurance Program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods (see H.R. 1264), H8873 [27JY]

Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H15503 [16DE]

———authorize interest-bearing transaction accounts at depository institutions (see H.R. 4067), H12971 [7NO]

———sunset Federal laws and regulations that deny consumers the opportunity to make certain bank account decisions and what type of information they receive from their banks (see H.R. 1419), H3145 [10MR]

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

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H922 [3FE]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H4734 [23AP]

Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see H.R. 1584), H3640 [18MR]

Flags: ensure the right of an individual to display the Service flag on residential property not be abridged (see H.R. 2546), H11581 [21OC]

Flag—U.S.: prohibit importation of foreign-made U.S. flags (see H.R. 1082), H1605 [13FE]

Foreign aid: restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions (see H.R. 708), H4524 [2AP]

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), H5580 [13MY]

Franklin, John Hope: tribute (see H. Res. 301), H4129 [30MR] (see H. Res. 320), H4523 [2AP]

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), H2872 [26FE]

Garner, NC: express condolences to families and friends of victims of explosion at ConAgra Foods, Inc., plant and commend those who responded to the tragedy (see H. Res. 540), H6743 [12JN]

Germany: anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (see H. Res. 496), H6267 [4JN]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H7146 [23JN]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 513), H8873 [27JY]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 12), H8356 [17JY]

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

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

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 1300), H3338 [11MR]

Grant, Johnny: tribute (see H. Res. 221), H3077 [6MR]

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), H3078 [6MR]

Hazardous substances: enhance public awareness of potential health effects posed by mercury (see H. Res. 648), H9282 [31JY]

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), H2835 [25FE]

———improve access to emergency medical services and provide additional Medicare physician payments for such services (see H.R. 1188), H4915 [28AP]

———prohibit Federal funding of abortions under any national health care plan (see H. Con. Res. 169), H12588 [6NO]

Health care professionals: provide for a loan repayment program for faculty members at programs of general dentistry or pediatric dentistry to alleviate faculty shortages (see H.R. 1930), H5486 [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), H8009 [10JY]

House of Representatives: require any conference committee or other meetings held to determine health care legislation be conducted publicly (see H. Res. 847), H11515 [20OC]

House Rules: allow a reasonable amount of time for Members to read legislation prior to voting (see H. Res. 216), H3055 [5MR]

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

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

———require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 225), H5893 [20MY]

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

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

Hunting and trapping: commend Hunters for the Hungry programs and efforts of such programs to decrease hunger and help feed those in need (see H. Res. 270), H4584 [21AP]

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

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

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

Improper Payments Information Act: amend to prevent improper payments, improve recovery, and hold agencies accountable for improper payments (see H.R. 3393), H14446 [9DE]

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), H5485 [12MY]

———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), H5097 [4MY]

International Civil Rights Center & Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 3912), H11712 [22OC]

Investments: permit certain required minimum distributions from certain retirement plans to be repaid (see H.R. 939), H1157 [10FE]

Iran: negotiate an ``Incidents at Sea Agreement'' (see H. Con. Res. 94), H7741 [7JY]

J. Herbert W. Small Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Elizabeth City, NC: designate (see H.R. 813), H920 [3FE]

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

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

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 1972), H5582 [13MY]

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

Madagascar: condemn illegal extraction of natural resources (see H. Res. 839), H11740 [23OC]

Maersk Alabama (vessel): tribute to crew and those involved in the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips following hijacking by Somali pirates (see H. Res. 339), H4581 [21AP]

Marine mammals: promote international whale conservation, protection, and research (see H.R. 2455), H8873 [27JY]

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), H4064 [26MR]

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

———delay date on which accreditation requirement applies to suppliers of durable medical equipment that are pharmacies (see H.R. 3663), H10409 [30SE]

———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), H5667 [14MY]

———phase-out waiting period for coverage of disabled individuals and waive waiting period for people with life-threatening illnesses (see H.R. 1708), H5712 [18MY]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 156), H33 [6JA]

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

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

Middle East: anniversary of peace treaty between Egypt and Israel (see H. Res. 282), H4064 [26MR]

Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2017), H4581 [21AP]

Money: constitutional amendment to prohibit the President from entering into any treaty or other international agreement that would adopt as legal tender in the U.S. a currency issued by a foreign entity (see H.J. Res. 41), H4026 [25MR]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H6015 [21MY]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 388), H5097 [4MY]

Motor vehicles: prohibit certain restraints of competition adversely affecting automobile dealers (see H.R. 3450), H13355 [19NO]

———recognize contributions of dealerships and provide closed dealerships an opportunity to obtain a franchise when manufacturers seek partners to open future dealerships (see H. Res. 713), H11168 [8OC]

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

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 2554), H6008 [21MY]

National Boating Day: observance (see H. Res. 410), H6156 [3JN]

National Coaches Appreciation Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 6), H5793 [19MY]

National Commission on Presidential War Powers and Civil Liberties: establish (see H.R. 104), H1080 [9FE]

National Data Privacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 31), H326 [14JA]

National Facial Protection Month: support (see H. Res. 193), H5097 [4MY]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H1159 [10FE]

National Firefighters Memorial Day: designate (see H. Res. 729), H10521 [6OC]

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

National Guard Youth Challenge Program: exclude certain non-defense funds from the matching requirements (see H.R. 207), H4524 [2AP]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 1030), H5582 [13MY]

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

National Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 16), H9808 [22SE]

National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 84), H5063 [30AP]

National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 55), H13355 [19NO]

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 779), H13521 [3DE]

Native Americans: acknowledge Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 839), H921 [3FE]

Navy: tribute to sailors of U.S. Submarine Force for completion of 1000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols (see H. Con. Res. 129), H9962 [24SE]

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 847), H9442 [10SE]

New York LPD 21 (U.S.S.): commissioning (see H. Res. 856), H11712 [22OC]

Newman, Paul: tribute (see H. Res. 18), H2603 [23FE]

Patents: limit patentability of tax planning methods (see H.R. 2584), H6010 [21MY]

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

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

Pisgah National Forest: adjust boundaries (see H.R. 1002), H1248 [11FE]

Political campaigns: reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1826), H4250 [31MR]

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), H4129 [30MR]

Power resources: promote use of certain materials harvested from public lands in the production of renewable fuel (see H.R. 1190), H4583 [21AP]

Privacy: establish limitations on use of whole-body imaging technology for aircraft passenger screening (see H.R. 2027), H5170 [5MY]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 240), H3401 [12MR]

Public lands: sustain fish, plants, and wildlife (see H.R. 2807), H6538 [10JN]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H3641 [18MR]

Real estate: impose a moratorium on the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (see H.R. 3044), H7947 [9JY]

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

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 441), H7838 [8JY]

Roads and highways: amend laws relative to vehicle weight limitations applicable to the interstate system (see H.R. 1799), H7706 [26JN]

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 131), H1248 [11FE]

Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (see H.R. 2206), H5061 [30AP]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 2458), H5711 [18MY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 1050), H3338 [11MR]

SEC: issue guidance on the interpretation of fair value accounting (see H.R. 607), H493 [23JA]

Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission: establish (see H.R. 1557), H3526 [17MR]

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

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security (see H.R. 2429), H5665 [14MY]

———improve research, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, conditions, and injuries and conduct a longitudinal study on aging (see H.R. 1021), H5097 [4MY]

———provide greater health care freedom (see H.R. 164), H34 [6JA]

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: provide enforcement of rights afforded under Act (see H.R. 2696), H6262 [4JN]

Ships and vessels: promote secure ferry transportation (see H.R. 2172), H4998 [29AP]

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), H4397 [1AP]

———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]

———invest trust funds in marketable interest-bearing securities and insured certificates of deposit, and protect trust funds from public debt limit (see H.R. 219), H36 [6JA]

———provide for treatment of disability rated and certified as total by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs as disability (see H.R. 4054), H14982 [15DE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H2925 [3MR]

Special days and holidays: recognize importance of protecting symbols and traditions of Christmas (see H. Res. 951), H13628 (see H. Res. 951), H14371 [8DE]

Sultana (vessel): anniversary of boiler explosion disaster (see H. Res. 329), H4584 [21AP]

Taiwan: express condolences in the aftermath of the typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island (see H. Res. 733), H9442 [10SE]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 55), H3528 [17MR]

Taxation: allow carryback of certain net operating losses (see H.R. 2452), H6156 [3JN]

———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), H8873 [27JY]

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

———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1250), H7947 [9JY]

———allow taxpayers to make contributions to the Federal Government on their income tax returns (see H.R. 87), H31 [6JA]

———codify exclusion from gross income of medical care provided for Indians (see H.R. 3608), H10458 [1OC]

———encourage alternative energy investments and job creation (see H.R. 1835), H9342 [8SE]

———exclude certain severance payments from gross income (see H.R. 154), H780 [28JA]

———exclude from gross income compensation received by employees consisting of qualified distributions of employer stock (see H.R. 692), H526 [26JA]

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

———expand and extend the first-time homebuyer credit (see H.R. 2801), H7838 [8JY]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H3056 [5MR]

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

———extend first-time homebuyer tax credit (see H.R. 3761), H11165 [8OC]

———impose a tax on imports from any country that employs indirect taxes upon exports and authorize compensatory payments to eligible exporters if certain U.S. trade negotiating objectives are not met (see H.R. 2927), H6972 [17JN]

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

———limit authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States (see H.R. 2110), H5063 [30AP]

———make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 1974), H5401 [7MY]

———make permanent the rate reduction for qualified timber gains (see H.R. 2543), H6008 [21MY]

———modify the first-time homebuyers credit for Armed Forces members and certain other Federal employees (see H.R. 3590), H9729 [17SE]

———provide a credit for certain home purchases (see H.R. 3760), H11165 [8OC]

———provide a credit to facilitate accelerated development and deployment of advanced safety systems for commercial motor vehicles (see H.R. 2024), H4685 [22AP]

———provide a special rule for allocating the cover over of distilled spirits taxes between Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 2122), H8185 [15JY]

———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 272), H3401 [12MR]

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H3706 [19MR]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 1083), H1605 [13FE]

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

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H7705 [26JN]

———require the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly (see H.R. 510), H2926 [3MR]

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

———treatment of income earned by individuals who are not citizens or U.S. nationals relative to coverage under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 160), H34 [6JA]

———waive early withdrawal penalty for distributions from qualified retirement plans to certain unemployed individuals who have attained age 50 (see H.R. 656), H4583 [21AP]

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

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H6307 [8JN]

Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 305), H486 [22JA]

Travel and tourism: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S. (see H.R. 2935), H9342 [8SE]

Treaties and agreements: enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements (see H.R. 3786), H11166 [8OC]

———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: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 3904), H11711 [22OC]

———prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks (see H.R. 2382), H6015 [21MY]

U.N.: promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 557), H1607 [13FE]

U.S. Air Force Academy: anniversary of first graduating class (see H. Con. Res. 139), H9492 [14SE]

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

U.S.-Canada Transboundary Resource Sharing Understanding: consider as international agreement for Fishery Conservation and Management Act purposes (see H.R. 4369), H15500 [16DE]

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 348), H4582 [21AP]

Veterans: eliminate required reduction in amount of accelerated death benefit payable to certain terminally-ill persons insured under certain military or veterans group life insurance programs (see H.R. 2968), H7084 [19JN]

———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. 333), H11515 [20OC]

———improve and enhance mental health benefits, counseling, and other benefits available to veterans and survivors (see H.R. 2698), H12365 [4NO]

———increase dependency and indemnity compensation payable to surviving spouses (see H.R. 2243), H5168 [5MY]

Veterans Day: encourage greater recognition (see H. Res. 89), H12198 [2NO]

VFW Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 483), H6013 [21MY]

Voting: improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (see H.R. 2393), H6077 [2JN]

Warner Robins, GA: tribute to Warner Robins Little League softball team (see H. Res. 742), H9808 [22SE]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 1032), H4583 [21AP]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2014), H5712 [18MY]

World Pneumonia Day: observance (see H. Res. 863), H11869 [27OC]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 240), H3401 [12MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 3927), H11790 [26OC]

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

———tribute to the 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory) of the U.S. Army (see H. Res. 494), H8101 [14JY]

Year of the Military Family: designate (see H. Con. Res. 64), H2874 [26FE]

Yow, Kay: tribute (see H. Res. 310), H4251 [31MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: ensure every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain's own conscience (see H.R. 268), H70 [7JA]

———establish a special review board for certain former members with post-traumatic stress disorder or a traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 1701), H4025 [25MR]

———provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members following their death (see H.R. 613), H441 [21JA]

Cape Hatteras National Seashore: reinstate Interim Management Strategy governing off-road vehicle use pending issuance of a final rule by the National Park Service (see H.R. 718), H602 [27JA]

Dept. of Defense: determine and disclose costs incurred in taking a Member, officer, or employee of Congress on a trip outside the U.S. for inclusion in any report on the trip (see H.R. 3036), H7444 [25JN]

———exonerate pilots John A. Brow and Brooks S. Gruber from responsibility in V-22 Osprey aircraft accident in Marana, AZ (see H. Res. 698), H9206 [30JY]

———grant accredited members of the media access when remains of soldiers arrive at military installations (see H.R. 269), H70 [7JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require States and Federal agencies, departments, and courts to provide certain statistics to the FBI and require the FBI to publish such statistics (see H.R. 150), H33 [6JA]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H28 [6JA]

Executive departments: prohibit the President or any other official from knowingly and willfully misleading the Congress or the people of the U.S. to gain support for the use of Armed Forces (see H.R. 743), H777 [28JA]

Financial institutions: implement system requiring each financial institution to report its financial condition to the public (see H.R. 2727), H6264 [4JN]

Political campaigns: permit candidates for Federal office to designate an individual authorized to disburse funds from the candidate's campaign committees in the event of the death of the candidate (see H.R. 749), H778 [28JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: promote congressional and public awareness, understanding, and political accountability of Presidential signing statements (see H.R. 149), H33 [6JA]

Social Security: provide an emergency cost-of-living benefits increase (see H.R. 3557), H9490 [14SE]

Taxation: increase limitation on the capital loss carryovers of individuals (see H.R. 1070), H1604 [13FE]

———waive recapture of the first-time homebuyer credit for an Armed Forces member who sells the home because they are transferred, deployed overseas, or required to reside in Government quarters (see H.R. 2398), H5581 [13MY]

Veterans: increase amount of supplemental insurance available for totally disabled veterans (see H.R. 612), H441 [21JA]

E-mails

Afghanistan end state and strategy: Chuck Krulak, H9306 [8SE]

Letters

Determine and disclose Dept. of Defense costs incurred in travel of a Member, officer, or employee of Congress outside the U.S. for inclusion in any report on the trip: Thomas A. Schatz, Council for Citizens Against Government Waste, H8161 [15JY]

Exonerate pilots John A. Brow and Brooks S. Gruber from responsibility in V-22 Osprey aircraft accident in Marana, AZ: by, H8271 [16JY], H8556 [22JY]

Fallen Hero Commemoration Act: Charlotte Hall, American Society of Newspaper Editors, H1641 [23FE]

———Mickey H. Osterreicher, National Press Photographers Association, Inc., H1641 [23FE]

Presidential commutation of sentence for Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose A. Compean: by, H186 [13JA]

Redesignate the Dept. of the Navy as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps: James G. Kyser IV, Marine Corps, H6293 [8JN]

Service Members First-Time Homebuyer Relief Act: Mary T. Scott, National Military Family Association, H6520 [10JN]

Lists

Military leaders and associations supporting H.R. 24, Dept. of the Navy redesignation as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps, H1011 [4FE]

Memorandums

Exonerate Pilots John A. Brow and Brooks S. Gruber From Responsibility in V-22 Osprey Aircraft Accident in Marana, AZ: by, H8272 [16JY], H8556 [22JY]

Remarks

Afghanistan: develop a strategy for continued U.S. military presence, H8468 [21JY], H8950 [28JY], H11834 [27OC], H12017 [28OC], H13253, H13254, H13257 [18NO]

———strategy for continued U.S. military presence, H13602 [8DE]

American International Group, Inc. (AIG): awarding of bonuses to executives after receiving Government bailout funds, H3417 [16MR], H3721 [23MR]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and pandemic influenza response (H.R. 2346), H5693 [18MY]

Arlington National Cemetery: tribute to Army 3d Infantry Regiment continuous guard detail at the Tomb of the Unknowns, H8393 [20JY]

Armed Forces: ensure every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain's own conscience (H.R. 268), H9916 [24SE], H11766 [26OC]

———establish a special review board for certain former members with post-traumatic stress disorder or a traumatic brain injury (H.R. 1701), H4106 [30MR], H4756 [27AP], H5450 [12MY]

———facilitate the provision of care and services for members with traumatic brain injury, H3030 [5MR]

Border Patrol: Presidential commutation of sentence for agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose A. Compean, H186 [13JA], H423 [21JA]

Budget: deficit, H11484 [20OC]

Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 627), H5024, H5025 [30AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), H7338, H7339 [25JN], H9305 [8SE]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), earmark declaration, E1541 [23JN]

———determine and disclose costs incurred in taking a Member, officer, or employee of Congress on a trip outside the U.S. for inclusion in any report on the trip (H.R. 3036), H8161 [15JY]

———enhance suicide prevention programs, H9170 [30JY]

———exonerate pilots John A. Brow and Brooks S. Gruber from responsibility in V-22 Osprey aircraft accident in Marana, AZ, H8271 [16JY], H8555 [22JY]

———grant accredited members of the media access when remains of soldiers arrive at military installations (H.R. 269), H1640 [23FE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E2234 [10SE]

———submit a report to Congress outlining the exit strategy for U.S. forces from Afghanistan, H7338, H7339 [25JN], H9305 [8SE]

———submit a report to Congress outlining the exit strategy for U.S. forces from Afghanistan (H.R. 2404), H5693 [18MY], H5985 [21MY], H7117 [23JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), earmark declaration, E1603 [26JN]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (H.R. 24), H1011 [4FE], H2910 [3MR], H3127 [10MR], H3609 [18MR], H6293 [8JN], H6784 [15JN], H8067 [14JY], H9778 [22SE], H11147 [8OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve treatment and services relative to post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, and suicide prevention, H1206 [11FE]

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, E2435 [1OC]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1968 [24JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E1969 [24JY]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H7116 [23JN], H9305 [8SE]

Foreign trade: impact of trade agreements on employment and the economy, H5044 [30AP], H5770 [19MY]

FRS: establish regulations that would allow estate administrators to resolve outstanding credit balances in a timely manner, H5024, H5025 [30AP]

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 (H. Res. 125), H3304 [11MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12984 [16NO]

Leanes, Denis and Kristy: National Military Family Association National Military Family of the Year award recipient, H14849 [14DE]

Political campaigns: permit candidates for Federal office to designate an individual authorized to disburse funds from the candidate's campaign committees in the event of the death of the candidate (H.R. 749), H4595 [22AP]

Queiro, Tanya: United Services Automobile Association (USAA) Military Spouse of the Year award recipient, H6128 [3JN]

Schieffer, Bob: editorial comments relative to development of a strategy for continued U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, H12257 [3NO]

Taxation: modify the first-time homebuyers credit for Armed Forces members and certain other Federal employees (H.R. 3590), H10552 [7OC]

———waive recapture of the first-time homebuyer credit for an Armed Forces member who sells the home because they are transferred, deployed overseas, or required to reside in Government quarters (H.R. 2398), H6520 [10JN]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: impact of Panama's designation as a tax haven on ratification, H5044 [30AP]

———ratification, H5044 [30AP], H5770 [19MY]

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: protest at speech by Tom Tancredo, H4555 [21AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H158 [9JA], H6741 [12JN], H9996 [25SE], H11737 [23OC], H13548 [7DE]

Special order: granted, H25 [6JA], H67 [7JA], H86 [8JA], H321 [14JA], H378 [15JA], H440 [21JA], H600 [27JA], H776 [28JA], H918 [3FE], H1038 [4FE], H1077 [9FE], H1653 [23FE], H2832 [25FE], H2868 [26FE], H2885 [2MR], H2922 [3MR], H2977 [4MR], H3052 [5MR], H3103 [9MR], H3142 [10MR], H3336 [11MR], H3398 [12MR], H3433 [16MR], H3524 [17MR], H3638 [18MR], H3701 [19MR], H3746 [23MR], H3832 [24MR], H4024 [25MR], H4060 [26MR], H4126 [30MR], H4576 [21AP], H4684 [22AP], H4729 [23AP], H4836 [27AP], H4911 [28AP], H4995 [29AP], H5058 [30AP], H5166 [5MY], H5304 [6MY], H5396 [7MY], H5472 [12MY], H5577 [13MY], H5662 [14MY], H5710 [18MY], H6070 [2JN], H6153 [3JN], H6261 [4JN], H6303 [8JN], H6412 [9JN], H6536 [10JN], H6616 [11JN], H6741 [12JN], H6969 [17JN], H7082 [19JN], H7738 [7JY], H7835 [8JY], H7944 [9JY], H8006 [10JY], H8097 [14JY], H8183 [15JY], H8300 [16JY], H8353 [17JY], H8408 [20JY], H8493 [21JY], H8584 [22JY], H8705 [23JY], H8807 [24JY], H9332 [8SE], H9439 [10SE], H9653 [16SE], H9726 [17SE], H9803 [22SE], H9896 [23SE], H9960 [24SE], H10067 [29SE], H10406 [30SE], H10452 [1OC], H10516 [6OC], H11108 [7OC], H11163 [8OC], H11296 [13OC], H11381 [14OC], H11455 [15OC], H11512 [20OC], H11579 [21OC], H11710 [22OC], H11737 [23OC], H11788 [26OC], H11866 [27OC], H12041 [28OC], H12138 [29OC], H12195 [2NO], H12285 [3NO], H12453 [5NO], H12999 [16NO], H13383 [1DE], H13463 [2DE], H13517 [3DE], H13625 [8DE], H14444 [9DE], H14741 [10DE], H14825 [11DE], H14875 [14DE]

Tributes

Cooper, Jeff, E597 [9MR]

Lynch, Diane, E2394 [29SE]

Smerud, Jeremy, H3030 [5MR]

Streater, Steve, H7730 [7JY]

Tadlock, Joann C., E2969 [11DE]