McCOTTER, THADDEUS G. (a Representative from Michigan)

Appointments

Committee to escort British Prime Minister Gordon Brown into the House Chamber, H2928 [4MR]

Committee to escort German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, into the House Chamber, H12201 [3NO]

Committee To Escort the President, H2625 [24FE]

Committee to escort the President, H9390 [9SE]

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 1822), H4249 [31MR]

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

Akron Veterans Memorial Post Office, Akron, OH: designate (see H.R. 2004), H6415 [9JN]

American Dental Association: anniversary (see H. Res. 204), H2925 [3MR]

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: anniversary of Daughters of Penelope (see H. Res. 209), H3106 [9MR]

American Kennel Club: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 160), H11714 [22OC]

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

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 3907), H11711 [22OC]

———issue a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 1454), H6076 [2JN]

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

———prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1326), H3706 [19MR]

Antarctic Treaty: anniversary of signing (see H. Con. Res. 51), H1520 [12FE]

Apple Crunch: support goals and ideals of healthy food choice event (see H. Res. 613), H8101 [14JY]

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 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 Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq and support members serving in harm's way (see H. Res. 988), H15502 [16DE]

———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), H5667 [14MY]

———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), H11713 [22OC]

———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4088), H13521 [3DE]

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

———improve diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury in members and former members and expand Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs telehealth and telemental health programs (see H.R. 667), H9281 [31JY]

———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]

———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 Army Five-Star Generals and alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (see H.R. 1177), H9206 [30JY]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1209), H4734 [23AP]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 816), H3527 [17MR]

———prohibit the unauthorized use of names and images of members (see H.R. 2304), H6307 [8JN]

———provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the retired Reserve (see H.R. 270), H13629 (see H.R. 270), H14372 [8DE]

———provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members following their death (see H.R. 613), H6266 [4JN]

———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), H1045 [4FE]

———require military decorations, ribbons, badges, medals, insignia, and other uniform accouterments be produced in the U.S. (see H.R. 2856), H6743 [12JN]

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

Arms control: prevent entrance or extension of any agreement with Russia that would jeopardize U.S. deterrence capability relative to other countries' deployment of a nuclear arsenal (see H. Con. Res. 217), H13520 [3DE]

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

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

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

BLM: exempt any solar energy project on managed lands from an environmental impact statement requirement (see H.R. 964), H6744 [12JN]

Borel, Calvin: tribute (see H. Res. 418), H5793 [19MY]

Budget: 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), H15504 [16DE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 56), H7147 [23JN]

Canada Day: observance (see H. Res. 519), H7251 [24JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: engrave the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' in the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6744 [12JN]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 39), H326 [14JA]

Central America: mourn loss of life caused by a landslide in Guatemala and an earthquake in Costa Rica and assist affected people and communities (see H. Res. 76), H527 [26JA]

Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1149, 1422), H4840 [27AP]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2752), H6305 [8JN]

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

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

———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), H162 [9JA]

———urge release of incarcerated democratic activist Liu Xiaobo (see H. Con. Res. 151), H6743 [12JN]

Chrysler LLC: request the President furnish the House of Representatives with information on communications with Chrysler LLC relative to plant closings (see H. Res. 462), H5891 [20MY]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins to recognize and commemorate the 1863 invasion of Pennsylvania, the Battle of Gettysburg and President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (see H.R. 3712), H11111 [7OC]

Clean Air Act: reduce number of boutique fuels (see H.R. 392), H3527 [17MR]

Clothing industry: improve accuracy of fur products labeling (see H.R. 2480), H5790 [19MY]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3528 [17MR]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H3642 [18MR]

Committee on Reorganization and Reform of Foreign Assistance Agencies and Programs (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 22), H1159 [10FE]

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]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 450), H4688 [22AP]

Constitution Day: support and honor (see H. Res. 734), H9550 [15SE]

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act: exempt off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions (see H.R. 1587), H4525 [2AP]

Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 614), H1045 [4FE]

Courts: provide for habeas corpus review for detainees held in the war on terror (see H.R. 630), H1248 [11FE]

Crime: eliminate backlog in performing analyses of DNA samples collected from convicted child sex offenders (see H.R. 2462), H6904 [16JN]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 634), H484 [22JA]

———protect children from sex offenders (see H.R. 2674), H12588 [6NO]

———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]

Cuba: insist upon freedom, democracy, and human rights before increasing U.S. trade and tourism (see H. Con. Res. 132), H6016 [21MY]

———provide for certain requirements relative to the closing of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility (see H.R. 1069), H3105 [9MR]

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversary of the Velvet Revolution that overthrew communist rule and reaffirm bonds of friendship and cooperation between the U.S. and the Slovak and Czech Republics (see H. Con. Res. 212), H13267 [18NO]

Decade of Vision: designate (see H. Res. 366), H4840 [27AP]

Dedication Day: honor Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (see H. Res. 736), H11740 [23OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services (see H.R. 3519), H9397 [9SE]

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), H4915 [28AP]

———establish searchable database of names and citations of members of the Armed Forces and civilians awarded the Medal of Honor or other medals authorized for the military (see H.R. 666), H1159 [10FE]

———prohibit presence in the U.S. of any alien formerly detained at the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 1238), H3642 [18MR]

———require alien unprivileged enemy belligerents be tried under military commissions (see H.R. 4127), H14744 [10DE]

———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), H5397 [7MY]

Dept. of Energy: increase amount of direct loans provided to improve facilities for advanced technology vehicles manufacturing (see H.R. 2150), H4914 [28AP]

Dept. of HHS: conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H6077 [2JN]

———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H4688 [22AP]

———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 1362), H7146 [23JN]

———improve pain care research, education, access, and outreach (see H.R. 756), H2632 [24FE]

———provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 988), H8100 [14JY]

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 Justice: appoint a special counsel to investigate allegations relative to Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN) (see H. Res. 911), H14744 [10DE]

———fund and increase accessibility to National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, share data with National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and facilitate reporting to such systems (see H.R. 3695), H13467 [2DE]

———reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 2406), H6267 [4JN]

———safeguard the Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 483), H3055 [5MR]

Dept. of Labor: carry out a grant program to provide reintegration services through programs and facilities that emphasize services for homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children (see H.R. 293), H6903 [16JN]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 2305), H6155 [3JN]

———list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (see H. Res. 20), H71 [7JA]

———provide assistance to eradicate trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see H.R. 2737), H9282 [31JY]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H3527 [17MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit automobile manufacturers receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance from opening a new foreign subsidiary or expanding their current foreign subsidiaries (see H.R. 2634), H6012 [21MY]

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

———provide Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for a voluntary employees' beneficiary association for former Delphi Corp., employees (see H.R. 3455), H9276 [31JY]

———repeal effective date on limiting bonuses to executives of entities receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (see H.R. 1582), H3640 [18MR]

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

———transmit copies of documents on break-up of, negotiations on additional assistance, and payment of executive bonuses to American International Group, Inc. (AIG) (see H. Res. 251), H3526 [17MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (see H.R. 1550), H5308 [6MY] (see H.R. 2640), H6012 [21MY] (see H.R. 2751), H6305 [8JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow veterans enrolled in the health system the option of receiving covered health services through non-departmental facilities (see H.R. 2405), H5663 [14MY]

———clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 2254), H13386 [1DE]

———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), H3438 [16MR]

———make certain improvements to laws relative to benefits for severely injured veterans (see H.R. 3407), H9671 [16SE]

———provide wartime disability compensation for certain veterans with Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1428), H6904 [16JN]

———reauthorize the small business loan program (see H.R. 294), H11713 [22OC]

———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), H13266 [18NO]

———require honor guards participating in funerals of veterans in national cemeteries to offer families the option of having a 13-fold flag recitation (see H.R. 2586), H6010 [21MY]

Dingell, Representative: tribute to becoming the longest serving Member of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 140), H1080 [9FE] (see H. Res. 154), H1248 [11FE]

Diseases: coordinate Federal research efforts on, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (see H.R. 1570), H6155 [3JN]

———establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1878), H5582 [13MY]

———establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 1230), H10408 [30SE]

———establish Centers for Disease Control and Prevention national screening program and allow States to provide medical assistance for individuals with colorectal cancer or polyps (see H.R. 1189), H9342 [8SE]

———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 1079), H9442 [10SE]

———expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 2408), H8810 [24JY]

———identify causes and cure, expand data collection, and study access to and quality of care for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (see H.R. 930), H2603 [23FE]

———increase awareness of risks of breast cancer in young women and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer (see H.R. 1740), H5097 [4MY]

———provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1210), H6266 [4JN]

———provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 2413), H7947 [9JY]

———reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 2941), H10070 [29SE]

———support research and public awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 2275), H7446 [25JN]

Dungy, Tony: tribute (see H. Res. 70), H443 [21JA]

Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve: recognize as a unique and precious ecosystem (see H. Res. 701), H9343 [8SE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 1960), H6266 [4JN]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 213), H6155 [3JN]

Economy: establish reporting requirements for Troubled Asset Relief Program or American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds and establish a waste, fraud, and abuse hotline for such funds (see H.R. 1472), H7741 [7JY]

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

Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of political prisoners (see H. Res. 200), H2875 [26FE]

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), H2980 [4MR]

Electric power: provide additional authorities to protect critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack (see H.R. 2195), H12044 [28OC]

Energy Independence Month: observance (see H. Res. 318), H5713 [18MY]

English language: declare as national language of U.S. (see H.R. 1229), H3078 [6MR]

———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), H2603 [23FE]

EPA: convene a task force to develop recommendations on the proper disposal of unused pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 276), H8008 [10JY]

———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 391), H11458 [15OC]

Europe: take necessary steps to deploy missile defense system in Europe to help provide such a defense to U.S. allies in Europe while enhancing U.S. defenses against missile attacks (see H. Res. 319), H4523 [2AP] (see H. Res. 581), H7446 [25JN]

Executive Office of the President: 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), H9342 [8SE]

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

Fair Credit Reporting Act: exclude certain small health care practices from Red Flag Guidelines (see H.R. 2345), H7446 [25JN]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 42), H4250 [31MR]

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

Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (see H.R. 912), H1079 [9FE]

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

———study uses of amateur radio for emergency and disaster relief communications, identify impediments to deployment of such communications, and make recommendations for relief of such impediments (see H.R. 2160), H7741 [7JY]

Federal Deposit Insurance Act: provide for deposit restricted qualified tuition programs (see H.R. 4178), H13466 [2DE]

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

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), H32 [6JA]

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

Financial Oversight Commission: establish (see H.R. 74), H3055 [5MR]

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

———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 1620), H3703 [19MR]

———preserve rights granted under second amendment to the Constitution in national parks and national wildlife refuge areas (see H.R. 1684), H6076 [2JN]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 17), H2925 [3MR]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H6538 [10JN]

Fish and fishing: add certain species of carp to the list of injurious species that are prohibited from being imported or shipped (see H.R. 48), H8302 (see H.R. 3173), H8303 [16JY]

Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 420), H6016 [21MY]

Flags: ensure the right of an individual to display the Service flag on residential property not be abridged (see H.R. 2546), H12044 [28OC]

Ford, Gerald R.: tribute (see H. Res. 409), H6016 [21MY]

Foreign aid: prohibit expenditure of U.S. taxpayer dollars on nuclear assistance to state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3107), H13267 [18NO]

———prohibit funding for and participation in U.N. Durban Review Conference and its preparatory activities (see H. Res. 42), H382 [15JA]

———prohibit funding for U.N. Durban Review Conference or any planning, preparation, or implementation of a follow-up meeting to the Durban I Conference in Durban, South Africa (see H.R. 1920), H4584 [21AP]

———prohibit funding of organizations that support coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization (see H.R. 1967), H5308 [6MY]

———provide funding for capacity-building to microfinance service providers (see H.R. 1987), H9281 [31JY]

———restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions (see H.R. 708), H1520 [12FE]

———verify that persons who receive U.S. foreign assistance are not affiliated with or do not support terrorist organizations or do not otherwise commit or support acts of terrorism (see H.R. 1062), H1604 [13FE]

Foreign policy: condemn use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world and find remedies to end this practice (see H. Con. Res. 20), H2926 [3MR]

———enhance security, bolster regional capacity to counter threats, and promote cooperation to prevent nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 375), H2875 [26FE]

———ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 252), H3527 [17MR]

———require long-term strategies for national security, diplomacy, and foreign assistance and performance-based budgeting for foreign assistance programs, projects, and activities (see H.R. 2387), H6015 [21MY]

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), H5893 [20MY]

Four Immortal Chaplains Day: designate (see H. Res. 86), H3078 [6MR]

Fragile X Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 611), H8357 [17JY]

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), H3706 [19MR]

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: anniversary of birth (see H. Res. 603), H11299 [13OC]

Germany: anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (see H. Res. 496), H7024 [18JN]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H1159 [10FE]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 513), H8185 [15JY]

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

Government regulations: 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]

Great Lakes: establish a collaborative protection program (see H.R. 500), H323 [14JA]

Greece: recognize and appreciate significance, heroism, and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commend the PanCretan Association of America (see H. Res. 227), H13002 [16NO]

———urge designation as a program country under the visa waiver program if certain requirements are satisfied (see H.R. 2261), H6077 [2JN]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see H.R. 3240), H13355 [19NO]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 615), H9342 [8SE]

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

———improve oral health care for low-income individuals under the Maternal and Child Health Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 2220), H7706 [26JN]

———intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 877), H3706 [19MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 4038), H12586 [6NO]

———provide for the licensure of biosimilar and interchangeable biological products (see H.R. 1548), H4688 [22AP]

———require group and individual insurer coverage of individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials (see H.R. 716), H9342 [8SE]

———require that any major health care reform bill considered on the House floor should be available for viewing (see H. Res. 721), H9900 [23SE]

———understand and comprehensively address oral health problems associated with methamphetamine use (see H.R. 1671), H5308 [6MY]

Higher Education Act: amend definition of economic hardship for medical student loan deferments (see H.R. 1615), H9442 [10SE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 783), H10069 [29SE]

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]

Honduras: support fair and free elections and recognize such elections as an important step in the consolidation of democracy (see H. Res. 749), H9730 [17SE]

———support people, condemn illegal attempt to alter Constitution of Honduras, and seek peaceful resolution on election referendum (see H. Res. 619), H7837 [8JY]

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

House Rules: allow a reasonable amount of time for Members to read legislation prior to voting (see H. Res. 216), H9900 [23SE]

———require all committees post recorded votes on their web sites within 48 hours (see H. Res. 874), H12044 [28OC]

———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H9900 [23SE]

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), H3705 [19MR]

———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), H4518 [2AP]

———enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2406), H6267 [4JN]

———extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 1136), H2875 [26FE]

———reform policies relative to family-sponsored immigrants and reduce the number of such immigrants (see H.R. 878), H3146 [10MR]

———require Federal contractors to participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification (see H.R. 138), H71 [7JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: permit prevailing party in actions or proceedings brought to enforce the Act to be awarded expert witness fees and certain other expenses (see H.R. 2740), H8185 [15JY]

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

Insurance: require group health plans and issuers of health insurance coverage to provide coverage for second opinions (see H.R. 2457), H5711 [18MY]

Intelligence services: prohibit inclusion of earmarks in legislation authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1996), H4580 [21AP]

———tribute to members of the U.S. intelligence community whose efforts have protected America from a terrorist attack for the past eight years (see H. Res. 497), H7147 [23JN]

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: prohibit U.S. contributions (see H.R. 3129), H13267 [18NO]

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

International trade: enhance reporting requirements on the status of the Arab League trade boycott of Israel and other trade boycotts of Israel (see H.R. 4046), H13267 [18NO]

Internet: prevent transformation into a tool of censorship and surveillance, promote freedom of expression, and restore confidence in the integrity of U.S. businesses (see H.R. 2271), H5306 [6MY]

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), H4130 [30MR]

———call for renewed focus on ``Green Movement'' which embraces yearning of Iranian people seeking freedom, human rights, and fundamental elements of democracy (see H. Res. 888), H13267 [18NO]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (see H. Res. 175), H4584 [21AP]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H5170 [5MY]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum and develop and maintain viable military options to prevent development or deployment of nuclear weapons capability (see H.R. 3832), H12142 [29OC]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators (see H. Res. 549), H7251 [24JN]

Iraq: deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to ensure the well-being of such residents (see H. Res. 704), H11740 [23OC]

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

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

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5097 [4MY]

———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]

Italy: express condolences to the citizens and support for Italian Government in aftermath of devastating earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region (see H. Res. 430), H5485 [12MY]

Japan: commend policy against currency manipulation and encourage continuance of such policy (see H. Res. 933), H14446 [9DE]

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

Kemp, Jack F.: tribute (see H. Res. 401), H5169 [5MY]

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), H5097 [4MY]

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

Korea, Republic of: call for an end to unfair trade practices in the automotive industry and take into account such practices when considering the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (see H. Res. 934), H14446 [9DE]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 1228), H3078 [6MR]

Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 1623), H13466 [2DE]

———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H6807 [15JN]

Law enforcement officers: issue commemorative postage stamp for officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 31), H3078 [6MR]

Legislative branch of the Government: prohibit offices from entering into certain contracts with any contractor who does not participate in the employment eligibility verification program (see H.R. 124), H71 [7JA]

Lithuania: anniversary (see H. Res. 285), H5793 [19MY]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1625), H3704 [19MR]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 1616), H3703 [19MR]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 1670), H4915 [28AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1829), H9442 [10SE]

———establish a hospice care demonstration program and grant programs for cancer palliative care and symptom management programs (see H.R. 1844), H7741 [7JY]

———improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see H.R. 1894), H6155 [3JN]

———increase payment for chest radiography (x-ray) services that use computer aided detection technology for early detection of lung cancer (see H.R. 2578), H7147 [23JN]

———phase-out waiting period for coverage of disabled individuals and waive waiting period for people with life-threatening illnesses (see H.R. 1708), H4688 [22AP]

———provide continued coverage for immunosuppressive drugs furnished to beneficiaries that have received a kidney transplant and whose coverage would otherwise expire (see H.R. 1458), H6076 [2JN]

———provide for consolidated coverage of home infusion drug therapy (see H.R. 574), H2875 [26FE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 43), H5485 [12MY]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 156), H33 [6JA] (see H.R. 581), H381 [15JA]

———prohibit the use of Federal funds for a project or program named for an individual currently serving (see H.R. 420), H161 [9JA]

Mental health: prohibit use of Federal funds for any universal or mandatory mental health screening of students without parental consent (see H.R. 2218), H5061 [30AP]

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

Michigan: congratulate the Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention and Visitors Bureaus for securing the Region II U.S. Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) tournament (see H. Res. 963), H14446 [9DE]

———increase Federal share for transportation projects (see H.R. 3102), H7704 [26JN]

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

———condemn continuing violations of religious freedom (see H. Res. 840), H13267 [18NO]

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), H4130 [30MR]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H7086 [19JN]

Motor vehicles: provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles (see H.R. 1622), H4841 [27AP]

———report on dealership closings in connection with General Motors Corp., and Chrysler LLC bankruptcies and suspend withdrawal liability to multiemployer plans in connection with such closings (see H.R. 2793), H7251 [24JN]

———restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see H.R. 2743), H6415 [9JN] (see H.R. 2750), H6305 [8JN] (see H.R. 2796), H6537 [10JN]

Motown Records (business): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 50), H8586 [22JY]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 14), H2632 [24FE]

NASA: anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing (see H. Res. 607), H8026 [13JY]

National and District of Columbia World War I Memorial: rededicate (see H.R. 482), H195 [13JA]

National Apple Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 613), H8101 [14JY]

National Brain Injury Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 40), H1608 (see H. Res. 178), H1607 [13FE]

National Celiac Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 110), H6307 [8JN]

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

National Child Protection Act: establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see H.R. 1469), H11458 [15OC]

National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 109), H2926 [3MR]

National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. 507), H7147 [23JN]

National Day on Writing: recognize and support (see H. Res. 524), H6973 [17JN]

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

National Eye Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 366), H4840 [27AP]

National Facial Protection Month: support (see H. Res. 193), H5486 [12MY]

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 Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 1030), H12044 [28OC]

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

National Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 16), H5893 [20MY]

National Nurses Week: recognize (see H. Res. 192), H4916 [28AP]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 727), H9550 [15SE]

National security: recognize the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the U.S., our allies, and interests (see H. Con. Res. 16), H8410 [20JY]

National Year of the Bible: designate (see H. Con. Res. 121), H5399 [7MY]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran (see H.R. 1208), H2872 [26FE]

OAS: withhold U.S. contributions if Cuba is allowed full membership or participation unless the President certifies Cuba has satisfied certain conditions (see H.R. 2687), H6267 [4JN]

Pakistan: condemn release of Abdul Q. Khan, who operated an illicit nuclear proliferation network, require accounting of activities of network, and condition assistance on nonproliferation commitments (see H. Res. 164), H4027 [25MR]

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

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), H1608 [13FE]

Pensions: allow time for pensions to fund benefit obligations due to economic circumstances in the financial markets (see H.R. 3936), H12588 [6NO]

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

———anniversary of relations with U.S. (see H. Res. 266), H4130 [30MR]

———provide assistance to Museum of the History of Polish Jews (see H.R. 1590), H3640 [18MR]

———recognize anniversary of Soviet and Nazi invasion, strengthen NATO and European Union alliances, and honor historic ties with the U.S. (see H. Res. 715), H11791 [26OC]

Population: prohibit Federal officials from expending Federal funds for population control or population planning programs or family planning activities (see H.R. 1233), H2874 [26FE]

Pouillon, Jim: tribute (see H. Res. 759), H9962 [24SE]

Power resources: enhance energy independence and economic and national security, conserve energy use, promote innovation, achieve lower emissions, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner land (see H.R. 2227), H8586 [22JY]

———establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (see H.R. 1431), H3337 [11MR]

———establish procedures for causes and claims relative to leasing of Federal lands for exploration, production, or transmission of oil, natural gas, or any other form of energy (see H.R. 900), H1043 [4FE]

———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), H6973 [17JN]

———provide a comprehensive energy package to secure our economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production (see H.R. 2300), H6015 [21MY] (see H.R. 2828), H6617 [11JN]

———provide a comprehensive energy package to secure our economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2300), H6745 [12JN]

———secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 2539), H7146 [23JN]

Privacy: protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (see H.R. 220), H6155 [3JN]

Proliferation Security Initiative: recognize role in preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 604), H9550 [15SE]

Public Health Service Act: amend relative to eating disorders (see H.R. 1193), H6155 [3JN]

Public safety officers: provide immunity from civil liability to first responders engaged in lawful efforts to prevent acts of terrorism (see H.R. 1343), H5169 [5MY]

Public welfare programs: allow funds provided to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to be used for alternative-to-abortion services (see H.R. 636), H484 [22JA]

Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process (see H.R. 2499), H5893 [20MY]

Pulaski, Casimir: confer honorary citizenship (see H.J. Res. 26), H2886 [2MR]

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 641), H8100 [14JY]

Red Cross Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 311), H5668 [14MY]

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

Rosenzveig, Charles H.: tribute (see H. Res. 283), H4027 [25MR]

Russia: condition continued membership in the G8 on compliance with international obligations and commitment to democratic principles and standards (see H. Con. Res. 61), H2835 [25FE]

Rwanda: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 87), H5000 [29AP]

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

Senior citizens: support goals and ideals of senior caregiving and affordability (see H. Con. Res. 59), H3438 [16MR]

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), H6538 [10JN]

———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), H2980 [4MR]

———prevent fraudulent use of account numbers by allowing the sharing of Social Security data among U.S. agencies for identity theft prevention and immigration enforcement purposes (see H.R. 2472), H6267 [4JN]

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

———provide that individuals and appropriate authorities are notified by SSA of evidence of misuse of account numbers of such individuals (see H.R. 133), H6265 [4JN]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H69 [7JA]

———repeal incluion of gross income in benefits (see H.R. 162), H6414 [9JN]

———require an employer to take action after learning that an individual's account number does not match the individual's name (see H.R. 137), H526 [26JA]

SSI: disregard, for purposes of eligibility, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 2866), H9057 [29JY]

State News (Michigan State University publication): anniversary (see H. Res. 487), H8960 [28JY]

States: authorize transfer or consolidation of funds made available under certain transportation, education, and job training programs after certain periods of slow economic growth (see H.R. 737), H777 [28JA]

Sudan: anniversary of declaration of genocide in Darfur (see H. Con. Res. 159), H8185 [15JY]

Summitt, Pat: tribute (see H. Res. 196), H5713 [18MY]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 1206), H2872 [26FE]

Taiwan: express concerns relative to impact of China on freedom, security, and stability (see H. Con. Res. 200), H12365 [4NO]

———express condolences in the aftermath of the typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island (see H. Res. 733), H9671 [16SE]

———require the Depts. of State and Defense to provide briefings on recent discussions and potential transfer of defense articles or services (see H.R. 4102), H15504 [16DE]

———resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 18), H325 [14JA]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 55), H2875 [26FE]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the cost of passports and other enhanced identification documents required to comply with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (see H.R. 1733), H5063 [30AP]

———allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 1646), H8410 [20JY]

———allow additional expenses for purposes of determining the Hope Scholarship credit (see H.R. 945), H12044 [28OC]

———allow bad debt deduction to doctors to partially offset the cost of providing uncompensated care required under Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act amendments (see H.R. 1678), H5308 [6MY]

———allow deductions for interest payments on car loans and sales and excise taxes on certain motor vehicle purchases (see H.R. 159), H1159 [10FE]

———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), H9442 [10SE]

———allow refunds of Federal motor fuel excise taxes on fuels used in mobile mammography vehicles (see H.R. 2964), H7251 [24JN]

———allow tax credit to businesses who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve for compensation paid during active military duty (see H.R. 433), H161 [9JA]

———allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 147), H6903 [16JN]

———encourage alternative energy investments and job creation (see H.R. 1835), H6076 [2JN]

———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H6014 [21MY]

———exclude from gross income discharges of student loans the repayment of which is income contingent or income based (see H.R. 2492), H7947 [9JY]

———exempt certain shipping from harbor maintenance tax (see H.R. 3486), H11868 [27OC]

———expand credit for renewable electricity production to include electricity produced from biomass for on-site use (see H.R. 622), H7740 [7JY]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H7446 [25JN]

———extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 1743), H6619 [11JN]

———extend the nonbusiness energy property credit for property placed in service in 2008 (see H.R. 1134), H13629 (see H.R. 1134), H14372 [8DE]

———improve and expand education savings accounts (see H.R. 30), H29 [6JA]

———make certain tax benefits permanent law (see H.R. 664), H1159 [10FE]

———make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 1974), H13069 [17NO]

———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1831), H4250 [31MR]

———permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (see H.R. 3227), H8495 [21JY]

———provide a credit for property certified by the EPA under the WaterSense program (see H.R. 1908), H9397 [9SE]

———provide a temporary bonus research credit for energy-related research (see H.R. 2438), H6807 [15JN]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H7706 [26JN]

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

———provide tax credit parity for electricity produced from renewable resources (see H.R. 2626), H8185 [15JY]

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H5063 [30AP]

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H9342 [8SE]

———repeal alternative minimum tax on individuals (see H.R. 240), H4397 [1AP]

———repeal certain shipping investment withdrawal rules and provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the U.S. (see H.R. 2542), H12588 [6NO]

———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 205), H6266 [4JN]

———suspend employment and income taxes for a certain period (see H.R. 143), H33 [6JA]

———suspend taxation of unemployment compensation for a certain period (see H.R. 155), H3338 [11MR]

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

———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1194), H3056 [5MR]

Taxpayer March on Washington: tribute to participants (see H. Res. 870), H12289 [3NO]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H3055 [5MR]

———restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H9342 [8SE]

Terrorism: restrict diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3611), H13002 [16NO]

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

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve: expand boundaries (see H.R. 905), H1044 [4FE]

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

Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 236), H5401 [7MY]

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]

———prohibit funding for U.N. Headquarters Building renovation or reconstruction project unless the U.N. adopts best practices in contracting and procurement (see H.R. 196), H91 [8JA]

———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 557), H380 [15JA]

———refund U.S. taxpayer dollars expended on the Durban Review Conference (see H.R. 3231), H8301 [16JY]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: ensure any greenhouse gas emissions agreement would not harm the U.S. economy, require international inspections, or permit inequitable compliance (see H. Res. 945), H13520 [3DE]

U.N. Human Rights Council: withhold U.S. contributions (see H.R. 2376), H6744 [12JN]

Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (see H.R. 2478), H9057 [29JY]

United Arab Emirates: restrict nuclear cooperation (see H.R. 364), H6744 [12JN]

Urban, Matt: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 181), H9900 [23SE]

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

Veterans: allow disabled veterans and their dependents to use Dept. of Defense commissary and exchange stores (see H.R. 108), H6265 (see H.R. 1818), H6266 [4JN]

———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), H13386 [1DE]

———issue veterans health care stamp (see H.R. 3942), H11868 [27OC]

———revise eligibility criteria for presumption of service-connection of certain diseases and disabilities for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during military service (see H.R. 2573), H13069 [17NO]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1969), H6076 [2JN]

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

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2030), H5892 [20MY]

Weyrich, Paul M.: tribute (see H. Res. 151), H1158 [10FE]

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), H6015 [21MY]

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), H90 [8JA]

———tribute to Armed Forces members who gave their lives in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 495), H6075 [2JN]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H8960 [28JY]

Zimbabwe: recognize threat to international security and basic human dignity posed by the decline of economic, humanitarian, and human rights conditions in Zimbabwe (see H. Res. 238), H3401 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: require that concurrent resolutions limit the growth of Federal spending to the mean of annual percentage growth of wages and gross domestic product (see H.R. 1648), H3704 [19MR]

Cambridge, MA: call upon President Obama to retract initial remarks and apologize to James M. Crowley for having unfairly impugned and prejudged his conduct in response to suspected break-in (see H. Res. 680), H8873 [27JY]

China: commend Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms (see H. Res. 156), H1248 [11FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: terminate authority under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 4342), H15499 [16DE]

EPA: prohibit obligating funds for the regulation of emissions of carbon dioxide (see H.R. 4344), H15499 [16DE]

Foreign trade: withdraw normal trade relations treatment from the products of foreign countries that do not maintain acceptable standards of religious freedom and worker rights (see H.R. 3347), H8872 [27JY]

John J. Shivnen Post Office Building, Garden City, MI: designate (see H.R. 2215), H5061 [30AP]

National Dog Bite Prevention Week: observe and adopt and implement effective dog bite injury prevention programs to protect Postal Service employees (see H. Res. 355), H4687 [22AP]

Taxation: allow a deduction for pet care expenses (see H.R. 3501), H9278 [31JY]

———allow employers a credit against income tax for hiring veterans (see H.R. 1647), H3704 [19MR]

———permit hardship loans from individual retirement plans (see H.R. 1628), H3704 [19MR]

———provide penalty free distributions and loans from certain retirement plans for the purchase and refinancing of principal residences (see H.R. 1629), H3704 [19MR]

Remarks

Afghanistan: develop a strategy for continued U.S. military presence, H11158 [8OC]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, H4052 [26MR], H7631 [26JN], H8691 [23JY]

American International Group, Inc. (AIG): awarding of bonuses to executives after receiving Government bailout funds, H3418 [16MR], H3691, H3693, H3696, H3697 [19MR], H6677 [12JN]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H8427 [21JY]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H740 [28JA], H914 [3FE], H1164 [11FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, H1594 [13FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and pandemic influenza response (H.R. 2346), conference report, H6868 [16JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, H4052 [26MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (H. Con. Res. 85), H4418 [2AP]

Cambridge, MA: call upon President Obama to retract initial remarks and apologize to James M. Crowley for having unfairly impugned and prejudged his conduct in response to suspected break-in (H. Res. 680), H8853 [27JY]

China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong, E985 [27AP]

Democracy: tribute to Unprecedented Campaign To End Tyranny, E1117 [12MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: transmit copies of documents on break-up of, negotiations on additional assistance, and payment of executive bonuses to American International Group, Inc. (AIG) (H. Res. 251), H3696 [19MR]

Detroit, MI: tribute to Detroit Catholic Central High School boys' cross country team, E2814 [19NO]

DeWitt, Timothy J.: Recreational Vehicle and Manufactured Homes Heritage Foundation, Inc., Hall of Fame inductee, E1118 [12MY]

Dingell, Representative: tribute to becoming the longest serving Member of the House of Representatives (H. Res. 154), H1167 [11FE]

Economy: Government bailout of automobile industry, H3697 [19MR], H6150, H6152 [3JN], H6680, H6681 [12JN]

———national objectives priority assignments, H3032 [5MR]

———provide stimulus for economic recovery, H41 [7JA]

Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (H.R. 912), H1054 [9FE]

Foreign policy: develop objectives for U.S. policy relative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, H11149 [8OC]

Foreign trade: withdraw normal trade relations treatment from the products of foreign countries that do not maintain acceptable standards of religious freedom and worker rights (H.R. 3347), H8853 [27JY]

Government: permit continued financing of Government operations (H.R. 4314), H15427 [16DE]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H6832 [16JN]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8855 [27JY], H8902 [28JY], H11798 [27OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12216 [3NO], H12953 [7NO]

Highland, MI: anniversary of Kensington Valley Community Credit Union, E176 [2FE]

Honduras: support people, condemn illegal attempt to alter Constitution of Honduras, and seek peaceful resolution on election referendum, H11709 [22OC]

Hostelling International USA (organization): anniversary, E121 [22JA]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H6152 [3JN]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 257), H3646 [19MR]

IMF: funding, H6868 [16JN]

Internet: prevent transformation into a tool of censorship and surveillance, promote freedom of expression, and restore confidence in the integrity of U.S. businesses (H.R. 2271), H7690 [26JN]

Iran: elections, H8394 [20JY], H9167 [30JY]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), H7690 [26JN]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators, H7118 [23JN], H7690 [26JN]

Kolhoff, Donald W.: Wayne County, MI, Republican Party Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1039 [30AP]

Little Caesars Enterprises, Inc.: anniversary, E942 [22AP], E1079 [6MY]

Livonia, MI: anniversary of Congregation Beit Kodesh, E2631 [26OC]

———anniversary of St. Mary Mercy Hospital, H10488 [6OC]

———anniversary of St. Mary Mercy Livonia, E2253 [14SE]

Motor vehicles: impact of plant closings relative to restructuring plans of General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC, H6150, H6152 [3JN]

Novi, MI: tribute to Detroit Catholic Central High School football team, H13443 [2DE]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran (H.R. 1208), H7690 [26JN]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H4052 [26MR]

Policelli, Diane: Michigan Federation of Republican Women Tribute to Women Award recipient, E1176 [14MY]

Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H7631 [26JN], H8691 [23JY]

Public debt: ceiling, H15427 [16DE]

Republican Party: allegations of censorship relative to block of Republican mailing on H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act, H8855 [27JY]

Taxation: impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), H3646 [19MR]

———rates, H740 [28JA]

Wilk, Sue: ATHENA Award recipient, E582 [6MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H918 [3FE], H1600 [13FE], H3052 [5MR], H3433 [16MR], H5889 [20MY], H7082 [19JN], H7443 [25JN], H8300 [16JY], H8408 [20JY], H8871 [27JY], H9332 [8SE], H11163 [8OC], H15494 [16DE]

Tributes

Chmielewski, Mary S., H1273 [12FE]

Davis, Bruce P., E1698 [9JY]

Hagopian, Edgar, E2258 [14SE]

Harwell, Ernie, H9310 [8SE]

Magni, Tony, E2814 [19NO]

McHugh, Sec. of the Army, H12036 [28OC]

Mies, James E., E2365 [24SE]

O'Leary, Dorothy, E1127 [12MY]

Pursell, Carl D., H6584 [11JN]

Wade, Jessie, E583 [6MR]

Williams, Mervin, E482 [26FE]