ORTIZ, SOLOMON P. (a Representative from Texas)

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]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Albert Armendariz, Sr., U.S. Courthouse, El Paso, TX: designate (see H.R. 2053), H4686 [22AP]

Animals: prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H15503 [16DE]

Armed Forces: allow for certiorari review of certain cases denied relief or review by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (see H.R. 569), H3055 [5MR]

———anniversary of activation of Army Reserve Echo Co., 100th Battalion, 442d Infantry Regiment in the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam (see H. Con. Res. 199), H12198 [2NO]

———commend the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Arkansas National Guard upon its completion of a second deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Con. Res. 21), H2836 [25FE]

———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), H13267 [18NO]

———guarantee equity of military spouses with regard to matters of residency (see H.R. 1182), H6266 [4JN]

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

———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), H6307 [8JN]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1209), H4525 [2AP]

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

———provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the retired Reserve (see H.R. 270), H2980 [4MR]

———provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members following their death (see H.R. 613), H8410 [20JY]

———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]

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

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

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

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

ATF: authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by drug traffickers (see H.R. 1448), H3337 [11MR]

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

———impose requirements on searches of laptop computers and other similar devices (see H.R. 1726), H4061 [26MR]

Borlaug, Norman E.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 183), H9731 [17SE]

Census: provide that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited (see H.R. 3855), H11582 [21OC]

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), H6538 [10JN]

———support goals and ideals of the National School Lunch Program (see H. Res. 362), H5486 [12MY]

Chula Vista, CA: tribute to Chula Vista Park View Little League baseball team (see H. Res. 725), H9550 [15SE]

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

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 12), H28 [6JA]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1751), H4584 [21AP]

Constitution Day: support and honor (see H. Res. 734), H9442 [10SE]

Consumers: establish additional payday loan disclosure requirements and preempt certain State laws (see H.R. 1846), H9281 [31JY]

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

Continental Airlines, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 631), H8101 [14JY]

Credit: exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see H.R. 3421), H10457 [1OC]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 874), H4129 [30MR]

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

Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program (see H.R. 3943), H14982 [15DE]

———establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems in student housing and dormitories (see H.R. 2136), H7837 [8JY]

Dept. of HHS: provide for osteoporosis and related bone disease education, research, and surveillance (see H.R. 3856), H11514 [20OC]

Dept. of HUD: provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see H.R. 3734), H11582 [21OC]

Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of designating certain lands as the Los Caminos del Rio National Heritage Corridor (see H.R. 2167), H4998 [29AP]

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

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards for Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance recipients (see H.R. 1664), H3748 [23MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 2254), H5168 [5MY]

———deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see H.R. 3787), H11166 [8OC]

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

Discrimination: clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the compensation decision or other practice (see H.R. 11), H27 [6JA]

Diseases: continue research into causes, treatment, education, and an eventual cure for diabetes, commend those involved, and support designation of Latino Diabetes Awareness Month (see H. Res. 69), H382 [15JA]

———increase support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Res. 35), H12588 [6NO]

———provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 2413), H13267 [18NO]

———reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 2941), H7022 [18JN]

Education: improve calculation, reporting, and accountability for high school graduation rates (see H.R. 1569), H3526 [17MR]

———increase access to adult education to provide for economic growth (see H.R. 3238), H10520 [6OC]

———recognize achievements of high school valedictorians, promote importance of encouraging intellectual growth, and reward academic excellence of all high school students (see H. Res. 586), H7446 [25JN]

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

———make any local educational agency receiving funds under part A of title I or public charter school eligible for a Troops to Teachers participant (see H.R. 1313), H4583 [21AP]

———reauthorize programs to enhance education through technology (see H.R. 558), H2926 [3MR]

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

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]

Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 3564), H15503 [16DE]

Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H9491 [14SE]

———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), H526 [26JA]

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

Firearms: preserve rights granted under second amendment to the Constitution in national parks and national wildlife refuge areas (see H.R. 1684), H6015 [21MY]

Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see H.R. 1584), H3836 [24MR]

Foreign aid: provide funding for capacity-building to microfinance service providers (see H.R. 1987), H10457 [1OC]

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), H5667 [14MY]

George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush U.S. Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building, Midland, TX: designate (see H.R. 757), H778 [28JA]

George Thomas `Mickey' Leland Post Office Building, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 4266), H14742 [10DE]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H4840 [27AP]

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

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

Health: achieve access to comprehensive primary health care services and reform organization of primary care delivery through Community Health Center and National Health Service Corps programs expansion (see H.R. 1296), H2978 [4MR]

———improve access to health care services in rural, frontier, and urban underserved areas by addressing the supply and distribution of health professionals in areas of need (see H.R. 3109), H8009 [10JY]

———permit Federal funding for syringe exchange programs to reduce transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis (see H.R. 179), H5308 [6MY]

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

———require group and individual insurer coverage of individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials (see H.R. 716), H2980 [4MR]

Health Care Comparative Effectiveness Research Institute: establish (see H.R. 2502), H11516 [20OC]

Higher Education Act: repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 3295), H9282 [31JY]

Historic buildings and sites: assist citizens, public and private institutions, and governments in planning, interpreting, and protecting sites where historic battles were fought on American soil (see H.R. 548), H1080 [9FE]

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), H7947 [9JY]

Immigration: provide discretionary authority to an immigration judge to determine that an alien parent of a U.S. citizen child should not be ordered removed from the U.S. (see H.R. 182), H3338 [11MR]

———provide for naturalization of certain high school graduates (see H.R. 2681), H8356 [17JY]

———reform detention procedures (see H.R. 1215), H11713 [22OC]

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

Insurance: cover screening mammography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for women over 40 and for women at high risk for breast cancer if diagnostic mammography is covered (see H.R. 995), H7085 [19JN]

———require coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1691), H3834 [24MR]

International Boundary and Water Commission: reimburse State and local governments in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas for expenses incurred in designing, constructing, and rehabilitating water projects (see H.R. 647), H485 [22JA]

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), H11516 [20OC]

Kyle G. West Post Office Building, Georgetown, TX: designate (see H.R. 2422), H5893 [20MY]

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

Laredo Veterans Post Office, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 2325), H5398 [7MY]

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities and communities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across the border with Mexico (see H.R. 1437), H3706 [19MR]

Lincoln, Abraham: bicentennial of birth (see H. Res. 139), H1080 [9FE]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H3105 [9MR]

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]

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), H3337 [11MR]

———provide adjusted Federal medical assistance percentage rates during a transitional assistance period (see H.R. 4260), H14827 [11DE]

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

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

———establish a prospective payment system for covered services provided by federally qualified health centers and expand such services to account for certain other expansions (see H.R. 1643), H8009 [10JY]

———expedite application and qualification process of low-income individuals obtaining subsidized prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 2700), H6263 [4JN]

———extend Federal reimbursement of emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 1639), H3704 [19MR]

———make permanent the program of Federal reimbursement of emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 1386), H3642 [18MR]

———phase-out waiting period for coverage of disabled individuals and waive waiting period for people with life-threatening illnesses (see H.R. 1708), H10520 [6OC]

———provide that initial preventive physical examinations not be required for referrals for ultrasound screenings for abdominal aortic aneurysms and for such screenings for at-risk beneficiaries (see H.R. 1213), H2873 [26FE]

———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H11869 [27OC]

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

Mexico: support efforts to combat drug trafficking (see H. Res. 258), H4027 [25MR]

Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2017), H10070 [29SE]

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

Motor vehicles: 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]

NAFTA: agree to amendment expanding authority of the Border Environment Cooperation Commission and the North American Development Bank relative to infrastructure in the border region (see H.R. 3252), H8355 [17JY]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn (see H.R. 2245), H7837 [8JY]

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

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

National Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 331), H4735 [23AP]

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

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

National Guard Youth Challenge Program: exclude certain non-defense funds from the matching requirements (see H.R. 207), H486 [22JA]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: establish (see H. Res. 737), H9490 [14SE]

National Hurricane Research Initiative: establish (see H.R. 327), H4582 [21AP]

National Institute for Minority Health and Health Disparities: designate (see H.R. 2778), H7706 [26JN]

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

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should be especially displayed (see H.R. 2632), H8101 [14JY]

National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 787), H11168 [8OC]

National Nurses Week: recognize (see H. Res. 192), H4841 [27AP]

National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 247), H3707 [19MR]

National security: enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry (see H.R. 1655), H3705 [19MR]

———establish a border protection strategy and address ecological and environmental impacts of border security infrastructure, measures, and activities (see H.R. 2076), H4732 [23AP]

National Travel and Tourism Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 105), H5401 [7MY]

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

National World War I Museum: designate Liberty Memorial as National World War I Memorial (see H.R. 1849), H5169 [5MY]

Native Americans: provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 31), H602 [27JA]

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), H9671 [16SE]

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

New York Yankees (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 893), H12456 [5NO]

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

Noncommissioned Officer Corps of the U.S. Army: recognize service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism (see H.J. Res. 44), H4999 [29AP]

Oregon: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 170), H3056 [5MR]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 2776), H6414 [9JN]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1243), H4064 [26MR]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H3338 [11MR]

Political campaigns: reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1826), H8809 [24JY]

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), H3401 [12MR]

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

Power resources: establish a program to provide for workforce training and education at community colleges in sustainable energy (see H.R. 3731), H10519 [6OC]

Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program: extend (see H.R. 3348), H10520 [6OC]

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

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

Read Across America Day: designate (see H. Res. 146), H2926 [3MR]

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

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 2262), H5667 [14MY]

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

Safety: express importance of swimming lessons and recognize danger of drowning among minority children (see H. Res. 57), H4064 [26MR]

Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (see H.R. 632), H484 [22JA]

Small business: enhance services to disadvantaged small business concerns (see H.R. 2299), H5397 [7MY]

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

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

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), H3402 [12MR]

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), H4735 [23AP]

———allow carryback of certain net operating losses (see H.R. 2452), H11458 [15OC]

———allow veterans a deduction for certain travel expenses to Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical centers for examinations or treatments relating to service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 953), H8185 [15JY]

———encourage alternative energy investments and job creation (see H.R. 1835), H9442 [10SE]

———extend and expand benefits for businesses operating in empowerment zones, enterprise communities, or renewal communities (see H.R. 1677), H5667 [14MY]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1132), H9442 [10SE]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1547), H5485 [12MY]

———provide that the taxable income limit on the allowance for depletion shall not apply in 2008 to domestic marginal oil or gas wells (see H.R. 871), H1042 [4FE]

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H6619 [11JN]

———simplify and improve the current education tax incentives (see H.R. 386), H325 [14JA]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H5892 [20MY]

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

Transportation: incorporate regional transportation planning organizations into statewide transportation planning (see H.R. 2782), H6414 [9JN]

U.S. Public Service Academy: establish (see H.R. 2102), H5170 [5MY]

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act: improve enforcement (see H.R. 1474), H5485 [12MY]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H4524 [2AP]

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

Veterans Day: encourage greater recognition (see H. Res. 89), H11869 [27OC]

VFW Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 483), H6078 [2JN]

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

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

Women: establish programs to decrease need for abortion, help women bear healthy children, and support new parents (see H.R. 2035), H4686 [22AP]

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

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

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (see H.R. 347), H4524 [2AP]

———tribute to Armed Forces members who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 259), H5309 [6MY]

———tribute to the 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory) of the U.S. Army (see H. Res. 494), H8708 [23JY]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: ensure safety while using expeditionary facilities, infrastructure, and equipment supporting U.S. military operations overseas (see H.R. 894), H1043 [4FE]

Dept. of State: establish certain standards for adjudication of U.S. passport applications (see H.R. 2812), H6538 [10JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction of a full service veterans hospital in far South Texas (see H.R. 1232), H2874 [26FE]

———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]

Garcia, Hector P.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 222), H14981 [15DE]

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

Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act: amend and reauthorize (see H.R. 3537), H9341 [8SE]

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site: designate as the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park and expand boundaries of the park (see H.R. 279), H70 [7JA]

Letters

Nomination of Sonia M. Sotomayor to be Supreme Court Justice: by, S8910 [6AU]

Remarks

Albert Armendariz, Sr., U.S. Courthouse, El Paso, TX: designate (H.R. 2053), H9369 [9SE]

Appropriations: eliminate earmarks from appropriations legislation, H7989 [10JY]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, E3024 [17DE]

Armed Forces: express condolences for soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX (H. Res. 895), H12489 [6NO]

Brownsville, TX: anniversary of Immaculate Conception Cathedral, E1317 [4JN]

Camacho, Patricia (Cherie): Boy Scouts District Award of Merit recipient, E95 [15JA]

Corpus Christi, TX: dedication of Hicks Elementary School, E2007 [24JY]

———tribute to Army National Guard 211th Regional Support Group, E2831 [19NO]

———tribute to Pan American Golf Association National Tournament and Convention, E1650 [7JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), H7239 [24JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), conference report, H11129 [8OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (H.R. 775), H4272 [1AP]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), H7989 [10JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), conference report, E3024 [17DE]

FAA: authorizing appropriations for aviation safety and capacity improvement and providing stable cost-based funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 915), H5926 [21MY]

Federal employees: make certain modifications in the Thrift Savings Plan, the Civil Service Retirement System, and the Federal Employees' Retirement System (H.R. 1804), H4272 [1AP]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 3170), E1834 [17JY]

Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act: amend and reauthorize (H.R. 3537), H11178 [13OC]

Kemp, Jack F.: tribute (H. Res. 401), E1112 [11MY]

San Benito, TX: dedication of San Benito Memorial Park cemetery and Freddy Fender memorial, E1313 [4JN]

SBA: University of Texas at Brownsville International Trade Center funding, E1834 [17JY]

Sulaiman, Jose: Mr. Amigo Association Mr. Amigo Award recipient, E489 [26FE]

Texas: tribute to Hector P. Garcia Day, E2446 [6OC]

———tribute to National Guard 386th Engineering Battalion, E861 [2AP]

Velarde, Marion: Boy Scouts District Award of Merit recipient, E95 [15JA]

Votes: position on missed, E2360 [24SE], E2404 [30SE], E2642 [27OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H8871 [27JY], H11788 [26OC]

Tributes

Chavez, Cesar E., E821 [31MR]

Chronister, Ronald E., E1454 [17JN]

Cowen, Paul, E2458 [6OC]

Cowen, Virginia B., E1058 [5MY]

Elizondo Herrera, Cecilia B., E1763 [14JY]

Myles, James R., E1456 [17JN]

Ogden, Matthew D., E1334 [8JN]

Rodriguez, Robert, E2458 [6OC]

Summers, Bill, E2906 [8DE]

Villagomez, Jesus G., E1651, E1653 [7JY]

Wright, Jim, H4284 [1AP]