WEAPONS related term(s) Biological Weapons; Chemical Weapons

Addresses

Dept. of Defense Weapons Programs Funding Reform: Robert M. Gates, Sec. of Defense, S7737-S7740 [21JY]

Israeli Concerns Relative to Iranian Nuclear Threat, Right of Self-Defense Against Terrorism, and Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process: Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, E2414-E2416 [1OC]

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: improve organization and procedures for the acquisition of major weapons systems (S. 454), S5216, S5219, S5220, S5224, S5242, S5243, S5244 [6MY], S5256, S5296 [7MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend, modify, and recodify authority relative to security and protection against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (H.R. 2868), H12498, H12515, H12517, H12519, H12520, H12522, H12524, H12525, H12526, H12527, H12528 [6NO]

———extend, modify, and recodify authority relative to security and protection against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (H.R. 2868), consideration (H. Res. 885), H12377 [5NO]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (S. 371), S4521 [21AP]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 454, Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act, S5495 [14MY]

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

Senate National Security Working Group, S2255 [12FE], S2917 [9MR], S2986 [10MR], S3806 [25MR], S4705 [23AP], S9572 [17SE]

Articles and editorials

Analysis—When It Comes to Tunnels, Egypt Still Has Its Head in the Sand, S2890 [9MR]

Arms Control Amnesia, S7346 [10JY]

Blame America First, S7345 [10JY]

Clinton Strikes Blow for North's Human Rights, S3770 [25MR]

Clinton—U.S. Wary of Growing Burmese, North Korean Military Cooperation, S7760 [21JY]

Cut the Military Budget—II, H3036 [5MR]

Erring on the Side of Incaution, H9895 [23SE]

F-22 Fighters for Japan, S7736 [21JY]

Gaza Rockets Strike Negev; IAF Returns Fire, S2891 [9MR]

Iran a Test of Obama'a New Diplomacy, S10518 [19OC]

Israel Pounds Gaza Smuggling Tunnels After More Rocket Attacks, S2891 [9MR]

Israel Thanks Cyprus for Confiscating Iranian Arms on Way to Gaza, S2891 [9MR]

Jet Even the Military Doesn't Want, S7382 [13JY], E1816 [16JY]

Latest Rockets Manufactured in China, S2890 [9MR]

N. Korea's Hard-Labor Camps—On the Diplomatic Back Burner, S7758-S7760 [21JY], E1877 [22JY]

New Russian-U.S. Arms Reductions Treaty Hampered by Differences, S11969 [21NO]

Obama Administration Preparing Incentives Package for North Korea, S7844 [22JY]

Obama and the Politics of Concession—Iran and Russia Put Obama to the Test Last Week, and He Blinked Twice, H9896 [23SE]

Plumage—But at a Price, S8088 [24JY]

Premier U.S. Fighter Jet Has Major Shortcomings—F-22's Maintenance Demands Growing, S7386-S7388 [13JY]

Russia Hints at Delay in START II Negotiations, S11971 [21NO]

Russia Not Preparing Interim Agreement at START Talks, S11971 [21NO]

Russia's Response to U.S. Missile Defense Shield Shift, S9526 [17SE]

Toward a Nuclear-Free World, S5991 [3JN]

U.S. To Shelve Nuclear-Missile Shield—Defense Plans for Poland, Czech Republic To Be Dropped as Iran Rocket Threat Downgraded; Moscow Likely To Welcome Move, S9526 [17SE]

U.S. Treaty-Monitoring Presence at Russian Missile Plant Winding Down, S11970 [21NO]

World Free of Nuclear Weapons, S5990 [3JN]

Bills and resolutions

Amtrak: permit passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage (see S. 1638), S8993 [6AU] (see H.R. 3789), H11297 [13OC]

Armed Forces: recognize performance, repeal authorization of use, and require congressional reauthorization to continue deployment relative to Iraq war (see H.R. 66), H30 [6JA]

Arms control: improve authorities to address urgent nonproliferation crises and U.S. nonproliferation operations (see S. 873), S4669 [23AP]

———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]

———reduce nuclear weapons and apply savings to certain domestic initiatives (see H.R. 1653), H3705 [19MR]

Arms sales: strengthen certain provisions relative to arms export licenses (see H.R. 3840), H11457 [15OC]

ATF: authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by drug traffickers (see S. 205), S308 [12JA] (see H.R. 495), H323 [14JA] (see H.R. 1448), H3337 [11MR]

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

Civil liberties: increase extent to which State law is used in determining whether a criminal conviction is sufficient to deny a person the right to ship, transport, possess, or receive a firearm (see H.R. 2153), H4914 [28AP]

Courts: clarify circumstances under which the enhanced penalty provisions for subsequent convictions apply (see H.R. 2933), H7021 [18JN]

Crime: deploy Border Patrol agents and increase number of DEA and ATF agents along U.S. border to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by drug traffickers (see H.R. 1900), H4520 [2AP]

Dept. of Defense: allow sale of intact spent military small arms ammunition casings to domestic manufacturers of small arms ammunition that are approved under trade security controls (see H.R. 2193), H5060 [30AP]

———carry out a pilot program to determine the feasibility and desirability of equipping turbojet aircraft in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet with a missile defense system (see H.R. 2237), H5096 [4MY]

———deploy ground-based interceptors as part of the missile defense system (see H.R. 2845), H6742 [12JN]

———improve organization and procedures for the acquisition of major weapons systems (see S. 454), S2365 [23FE] (see H.R. 1830), H4250 [31MR]

———improve organization and procedures for the acquisition of major weapons systems (S. 454), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 463), H5890 [20MY]

———improve organization and procedures for the acquisition of major weapons systems (S. 454), insert H.R. 2101 language in lieu and pass (see H. Res. 432), H5581 [13MY]

———promote reform and independence in the oversight of weapons system acquisition (see H.R. 2101), H4838 [27AP]

———promote reform and independence in the oversight of weapons system acquisition (H.R. 2101), passage (see H. Res. 432), H5581 [13MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify definition of switchblade knives (see S. 1437), S7318 [9JY]

———extend, modify, and recodify authority relative to security and protection against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (see H.R. 2868), H6805 [15JN]

———extend, modify, and recodify authority relative to security and protection against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (H.R. 2868), consideration (see H. Res. 885), H12287 [3NO]

———secure domestic sources of radiological materials that could be used to make a radiological dispersion device against access by terrorists (see H.R. 2070), H4732 [23AP]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see S. 1317), S6887 [22JN] (see H.R. 2159), H4998 [29AP]

———eliminate matching requirement for certain bulletproof armor vest purchases under the matching grant program for bulletproof armor vests (see H.R. 3981), H12197 [2NO]

———establish a competitive grant program to establish pilot programs to reduce the rate of occurrence of gun-related crimes (see H.R. 1303), H2979 [4MR]

———exempt transportation, shipment, receipt, or importation of explosive materials for delivery to a federally recognized Indian tribe from certain prohibitions relating to explosives (see H.R. 1333), H3053 [5MR]

———grant exemption authority relative to laws governing import, possession, and transport of explosives (see S. 325), S826 [26JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms (see S. 669), S3609 [23MR] (see H.R. 2547), H6008 [21MY]

Europe: express that France and other member states of NATO and the European Union should decline to sell major weapons systems or offensive military equipment to Russia (see H. Res. 982), H15502 [16DE]

———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]

Explosives: limit use of cluster munitions (see S. 416), S2144 [11FE] (see H.R. 981), H1246 [11FE]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see S. 843), S4513 [21AP] (see H.R. 2324), H5398 [7MY]

———establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H35 [6JA]

———express that a Federal statute requiring firearm registration would unduly burden the right of the people to keep and bear arms (see H. Res. 351), H4687 [22AP]

———facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see S. 1702), S9733 [23SE] (see H.R. 3781), H11166 [8OC]

———implement a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and a record of sale system for those firearms (see H.R. 45), H29 [6JA]

———modernize process by which interstate firearms transactions are conducted by Federal firearms licensees (see S. 556), S2964 [10MR]

———modify Federal regulations allowing current and former law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across State lines (see S. 1132), S5819 [21MY] (see H.R. 3752), H11110 [7OC]

———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 371), S1431 [3FE] (see S. 845), S4513 [21AP] (see H.R. 1620), H3703 [19MR]

———prevent gun trafficking (see S. 2878), S13033 [11DE] (see H.R. 4298), H14826 [11DE]

———prohibit possession of a firearm by a person who has been convicted of a felony or domestic violence in a foreign court (see S. 1526), S8196 [28JY]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 17), H28 [6JA]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3022), H7249 [24JN]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H1605 [13FE]

Hawaii: authorize construction of an Aegis Ashore Test Facility at Pacific Missile Range Facility (see S. 2788), S11430 [17NO] (see H.R. 4176), H13466 [2DE]

Iran: demand immediate disclosure of existence of any additional nuclear-related facilities and provide unfettered access to Qom enrichment facility (see H. Res. 782), H10069 [29SE]

———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), H11457 [15OC]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: impose certain sanctions as a result of the detonation of a nuclear explosive device (see H.R. 3423), H9205 [30JY]

———redesignate as a state sponsor of terrorism, impose sanctions, and require reports on status of nuclear weapons program and counterproliferation efforts (see S. 1416), S7261 [8JY]

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), H3337 [11MR]

———secure smuggling routes on the U.S.-Mexico border and better prevent the smuggling of narcotics and weapons across the border (see H.R. 2083), H4732 [23AP]

Law enforcement officers: exempt certain officers from minimum sentencing requirements for using a firearm to commit a violent crime during pursuit or apprehension of a suspect (see H.R. 834), H921 [3FE] (see H.R. 866), H1042 [4FE]

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site: modify boundaries (see S. 2726), S11118 [4NO]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H161 [9JA]

National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (see H. Res. 363), H4734 [23AP]

———prevent proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and prepare for attacks using such weapons (see S. 1649), S9132 [8SE]

Navy: tribute to official U.S. naval history museums (see H. Res. 984), H15502 [16DE]

———tribute to sailors of U.S. Submarine Force (see H. Res. 773), H9961 [24SE]

———tribute to sailors of U.S. Submarine Force for completion of 1000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols (see S. Con. Res. 10), S2910 [9MR] (see H. Con. Res. 129), H5891 [20MY]

Nuclear weapons: establish the transfer of any nuclear weapon, device, material, or technology to terrorists as a crime against humanity (see S. 1464), S7639 [16JY] (see H.R. 3244), H8302 [16JY]

———protect public health and safety if testing by the U.S. is resumed (see S. 600), S3113 [16MR] (see H.R. 1417), H3145 [10MR]

———recognize nonproliferation options for nuclear understanding to keep everyone safe (NO NUKES) (see H. Res. 333), H4524 [2AP]

———reduce number and accessibility and prevent proliferation, and direct a portion of the resulting savings towards child survival, hunger and universal education (see H. Res. 278), H3834 [24MR]

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

———strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Syria (see H.R. 485), H195 [13JA]

———support a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 151), S5502 [14MY] (see H. Res. 423), H5399 [7MY] (see H. Res. 790), H10456 [1OC]

Pakistan: restrict U.S. military assistance (see H.R. 1463), H3399 [12MR]

Proliferation Security Initiative: recognize role in preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 604), H7705 [26JN]

Public lands: provide opportunities for continued recreational shooting on certain Federal public land (see H.R. 642), H485 [22JA]

Radioactive substances: apply measures to foreign persons who transfer to Iran, Syria, or North Korea goods, services, or technology that could aid such countries in extracting or milling domestic sources of uranium (see H.R. 2290), H5307 [6MY]

Taiwan: continue to make defense articles and services available in order to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability (see H. Res. 927), H13354 [19NO]

———express concerns relative to impact of China on freedom, security, and stability (see H. Con. Res. 200), H11457 [15OC]

———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), H13265 [18NO]

Taxation: prohibit additional taxes on firearms and ammunition during current economic hardship (see H. Con. Res. 173), H9206 [30JY]

———provide a nonrefundable credit against income tax for individuals who purchase a residential safe storage device for firearms (see H.R. 2202), H5060 [30AP]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): provide for continued application of Protocol on Inspections and Continuous Monitoring Activities following termination of such Protocol (see S. 2727), S11118 [4NO]

Venezuela: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 872), H11868 [27OC]

Chronologies

Dept. of Defense aircraft history, H9080 [30JY]

Conference reports

Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act (S. 454), H5795-H5805 [20MY]

Guidelines

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty renewal negotiations—guidelines to protect U.S. interests: several arms control and nonproliferation experts, S7344 [10JY]

Letters

Advanced tactical laser research funding: Senator Bingaman, S10213 [7OC]

Aircraft Maintenance Administration Facility, Columbus AFB, MS: Senator Cochran, S11406 [17NO]

Chemical and Water Security Act: Cal Dooley, American Chemistry Council, H12523 [6NO]

———Ken Kirk, National Association of Clean Water Agencies and Catherine Smith, California Association of Sanitation Agencies, H12422 [5NO]

———Peter B. King, Public Works Association, H12422 [5NO]

———Robert Namoff, Allied Universal Corp., H12372 [5NO]

———several organizations, H12407, H12413 [5NO]

Enhance safety of nuclear weapons stockpile, modernize and maintain weapons complex and delivery systems, and limit reductions in strategic nuclear forces pursuant to a treaty with Russia: Senator Kyl, S8088 [24JY]

———several Senators, S8087 [24JY]

Enhanced capabilities of UH-1 Huey: David R. Bockel, Reserve Officers Association, S7951 [23JY]

———James T. Conway, Marine Corps, S7950 [23JY]

F-22 aircraft program funding: Danielle Brian, Project on Government Oversight (organization), S7382 [13JY]

———Danielle Brian, Project on Government Oversight (organization) and Ryan Alexander, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), S7382 [13JY]

———David R. Bockel, Reserve Officers Association, S7736 [21JY]

———Harry M. Wyatt III, Air National Guard, S7729 [21JY]

———John D.W. Corley, Dept. of the Air Force, S7729 [21JY], H9032 [29JY]

———Norton A. Schwartz and Michael B. Donley, Dept. of the Air Force, S7450 [14JY]

———Rebecca Grant, Mitchell Institute for Airpower Studies, Air Force Association, S7459 [14JY]

———several Representatives, H9033 [29JY]

Joint Strike Fighter competitive engine program funding: Brian Wise, Military Families United (organization), S7961 [23JY]

———Pete Hegseth, Vets for Freedom (organization), S7961 [23JY]

———Robert M. Gates, Sec. of Defense, S7950 [23JY]

Nomination of Eric H. Holder, Jr. to be Attorney General: several hunting and wildlife associations, S1256 [2FE]

Pacific Missile Range Facility Aegis Ashore test facility construction funding: Patrick J. O'Reilly, Missile Defense Agency, S11269 [9NO]

Permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California, S7818 [22JY]

———Bernard K. Melekian, California Police Chiefs Association, S7823 [22JY]

———Richard M. Daley, Mayor of Chicago, IL, S7772 [21JY]

———Russell B. Laine, International Association of Chiefs of Police, S7691 [20JY]

———Thomas M. Menino and Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayors Against Illegal Guns (organization), S7690 [20JY]

———William J. Bratton, Major Cities Chiefs Association, S7772 [21JY]

Russian arms control policies: Michael C. Polt, Dept. of State, S6235 [8JN]

———Senator Kyl, S6235 [8JN]

U.S. nuclear deterrent: Nuclear Weapons Council, S7347 [10JY]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty renewal negotiations and U.S. missile defense plans: several Senators, S7341 [10JY]

Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act: Joseph E. Robert, Jr., and Charles G. Boyd, Business Executives for National Security (organization), S5212 [6MY]

———several organizations, S5212 [6MY]

Memorandums

Joint STARS Weapons System Funding: Ashton B. Carter, Dept. of Defense, S10041 [1OC]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, S3023 [11MR], H3330 [11MR]

National Emergency Relative to Nuclear Proliferation in Russia: President Obama, H7019 [18JN]

National Emergency Relative to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction: President Obama, S11289 [9NO], H12535 [6NO]

National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, S8551 [30JY], H9183 [30JY]

Provision of Atomic Information to Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: President Bush, S272 [11JA], H170 [13JA]

Motions

Dept. of Defense: improve organization and procedures for the acquisition of major weapons systems (S. 454), H5550 [13MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend, modify, and recodify authority relative to security and protection against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (H.R. 2868), H12533 [6NO]

Rebuttals

Air Force Response to Washington (DC) Post Article on F-22 Aircraft Program, S7462-S7467 [14JY]

Remarks in House

Aerojet-General Corp.: tribute to Camden, AR, production facility employees, E2634 [26OC]

Air Force: anniversary of intercontinental ballistic missile force, E2434 [1OC]

Amtrak: permit passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage, H14455, H14456, H14458 [10DE], E2945 [10DE]

———permit passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage (H.R. 3789), H13072 [18NO]

———permit passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage (S. 1638), H11388 [15OC]

Arms control: reduce nuclear weapons and apply savings to certain domestic initiatives (H.R. 1653), E723 [19MR]

Chemicals: allow Federal chemical facility regulations to preempt State and local regulations that may hinder the Federal program, H12518, H12519 [6NO]

Coast Guard: develop strategy to combat illicit flow of narcotics, weapons, bulk cash, and other contraband through use of submersible and semi-submersible vessels, H11719 [23OC]

Dept. of Defense: consider importance of ballistic missile defense on national security during Quadrennial Defense Review and Nuclear Posture Review, H7378 [25JN]

———decision to discontinue missile defense system for the U.S. east coast, H9964 [25SE]

———decision to reallocate proposed European land-based missile defense system to ship-based system in North and Mediterranean Seas, H9673 [17SE], H9871, H9872, H9890-H9896 [23SE], H9902, H9916, H9918, H9920 [24SE], H9982-H9993 [25SE], H10066 [29SE], H11113, H11147 [8OC]

———develop lifecycle accounting for munitions and review live-fire practicing to reduce unexploded ordnance and munitions-constituent contamination, H7346 [25JN]

———expand missile defense technology, H5279-H5286 [6MY], H5410 [12MY]

———extend Arsenal Support Program Initiative, H7365 [25JN]

———F-22 aircraft program funding, H201 [14JA], H5165 [5MY], H7218, H7220, H7221, H7244 [24JN], H8250 [16JY], H8795 [24JY], H9031-H9034, H9039 [29JY], H9080-H9082, H9129, H9130 [30JY], H11137 [8OC], E1583 [26JN], E1816 [16JY]

———funding, H3033-H3039 [5MR]

———improve organization and procedures for the acquisition of major weapons systems (S. 454), conference report, H5907-H5912 [21MY]

———improve organization and procedures for the acquisition of major weapons systems (S. 454), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463), H5898-H5901 [21MY]

———improve organization and procedures for the acquisition of major weapons systems (S. 454), insert H.R. 2101 language in lieu and pass (H. Res. 432), H5524-H5530 [13MY]

———Joint Strike Fighter competitive engine program funding, H7219 [24JN], H15000 [16DE]

———limit funding to implement reductions in strategic nuclear forces pursuant to a treaty with Russia, H7347, H7349 [25JN]

———missile defense and vehicles and aircraft for combat forces funding through reductions in defense environmental cleanup funding, H7387, H7388 [25JN]

———national missile defense system funding, H5165 [5MY], H5283-H5286 [6MY], H5875-H5880 [20MY], H6132 [3JN], H7218, H7242, H7243 [24JN], H7254, H7374 [25JN], H11135, H11137 [8OC]

———national missile defense system funding through reductions in defense environmental cleanup funding, H7352-H7356, H7364 [25JN], E1607 [26JN]

———prohibit funding for Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) Counter Air Defense Future Capabilities, H9091, H9092 [30JY]

———prohibit funding for Argon ST, Inc., torpedo defense development, H9092, H9093 [30JY]

———prohibit funding for Kinetic Energy Interceptor program, H9084, H9085 [30JY]

———prohibit funding for Ultra Low Profile EARS Gunshot Localization System, H9090, H9091 [30JY]

———promote reform and independence in the oversight of weapons system acquisition (H.R. 2101), passage (H. Res. 432), H5524-H5530 [13MY]

———proposal to place U.S. missile defense sites in Poland and the Czech Republic, H154 [9JA]

———report on funding levels and progress of Military Munitions Response Program and Installation Restoration Program, H7346 [25JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allow full implementation of existing authority to regulate security of chemical facilities, H12520-H12522 [6NO]

———establish point of contact within Office of Chemical Facility Security for interagency coordination and update State and local governments on emergency planning and training procedures, H12371 [5NO], H12519, H12520 [6NO]

———establish protocols and security procedures for university and academic chemical facilities, H12528, H12529 [6NO]

———extend, modify, and recodify authority relative to security and protection against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities, H9386 [9SE]

———extend, modify, and recodify authority relative to security and protection against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (H.R. 2868), H12407-H12426 [5NO], H12498-H12535 [6NO], E2733, E2748 [6NO], E2753 [9NO], E2803 [18NO]

———extend, modify, and recodify authority relative to security and protection against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (H.R. 2868), consideration (H. Res. 885), H12370-H12379 [5NO]

———extend, modify, and recodify authority relative to security and protection against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (H.R. 2868), corrections in engrossment, H12535 [6NO]

———extend, modify, and recodify authority relative to security and protection against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (H.R. 2868), motion to recommit, H12533 [6NO]

———impact of implementation of Inherently Safer Technologies (IST) standards for security and protection against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities, H12371 [5NO]

———prohibit civil suits by uninjured third parties relative to security and protection against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities, H12526, H12527 [6NO]

———prohibit funding to modify or revoke Customs and Border Protection ruling relative to admissibility of certain pocketknives, H7171, H7185 [24JN]

———prohibit implementation of Inherently Safer Technologies (IST) standards for protection of chemical facilities where such regulations would result in job losses under certain economic conditions, H12533 [6NO]

———prohibit implementation of Inherently Safer Technologies (IST) standards for security and protection against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities, H12522-H12524 [6NO]

———provide small chemical facilities with guidance, tools and software to comply with security requirements, H12527, H12528 [6NO]

Dept. of Justice: establish a competitive grant program to establish pilot programs to reduce the rate of occurrence of gun-related crimes (H.R. 1303), E550 [4MR]

———exempt transportation, shipment, receipt, or importation of explosive materials for delivery to a federally recognized Indian tribe from certain prohibitions relating to explosives (H.R. 1333), H10101 [30SE]

Dept. of State: remove certain defense-related technology from U.S Munitions List, H6482 [10JN]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms, H6587 [11JN]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows, H6588 [11JN]

———gun control, H6588 [11JN], H11465, H11482 [20OC]

———implement a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and a record of sale system for those firearms (H.R. 45), H2985 [5MR], H3476 [17MR], E756 [24MR]

Forstchen, William R.: tribute to book, ``One Second After'', E1103 [7MY]

Henry, Cray: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Service to America National Security and International Affairs Medal nominee, E1078 [6MY]

Intelligence services: account for contradictory testimony by Director of National Intelligence relative to assessment of Iranian nuclear threat, H10412 [1OC]

Iran: demand immediate disclosure of existence of any additional nuclear-related facilities and provide unfettered access to Qom enrichment facility (H. Res. 782), H10126 [30SE]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum, H10075 [30SE]

———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H9467 [14SE], H9890-H9896 [23SE], H10074 [30SE], H11359 [14OC], H14883, H14918-H14943 [15DE], E2344 [23SE], E3036, E3038, E3052 [17DE]

———testing of surface-to-surface missile and possible development and addition of nuclear warhead, H5875-H5879 [20MY], H5981, H5982 [21MY]

———U.S. policy, H12548 [6NO]

Israel: revocation of arms export licences by Great Britain, H8067 [14JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: nuclear weapons proliferation, H6132 [3JN], H7121 [23JN]

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, H3996 [25MR], H5134 [5MY]

———secure smuggling routes on the U.S.-Mexico border and better prevent the smuggling of narcotics and weapons across the border, H5449 [12MY], H6666 [12JN], H6830 [16JN], H11766 [26OC]

Merchant marine industry: arm vessels and crews against piracy, H5172 [6MY]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (H.R. 442), H880 [3FE]

National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (H. Res. 363), H5134 [5MY], H5273 [6MY], H5449 [12MY], H5601 [14MY], H5985 [21MY], H6053 [2JN], H6127 [3JN], H6293 [8JN], H6667 [12JN], H8392 [20JY], H8851 [27JY], H9171 [30JY], H9705 [17SE], H9777 [22SE], H11268 [13OC], H11558 [21OC], H12013 [28OC], H12181 [2NO], H12983 [16NO], H13037 [17NO], H13499 [3DE]

Navy: tribute to sailors of U.S. Submarine Force for completion of 1000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols (H. Con. Res. 129), H13394, H13395 [2DE], E2907 [8DE]

———tribute to sailors of U.S. Submarine Force (H. Res. 773), H12148, H12149 [2NO], E2454 [6OC], E2705 [4NO]

Nuclear weapons: proliferation, H5281 [6MY], H6269 [8JN], H6518 [10JN], H8067 [14JY]

———strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran (H.R. 1208), H7690 [26JN], E1093 [7MY]

———support a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (H. Res. 790), H11992-H11995 [28OC]

Pakistan: restrict U.S. military assistance (H.R. 1463), E658 [12MR]

Public lands: permit the carrying of concealed firearms subject to State laws, H3756 [24MR], H3975, H3977 [25MR]

Russia: address incidents deemed as attempts to threaten or intimidate Eastern European countries, H12541, H12544 [6NO]

Sensible, Multilateral American Response to Terrorism (SMART) Security Platform for the 21st Century: call for adoption (H. Res. 227), H3036 [5MR]

Task Force on the Prevention of Illicit Small Arms Trafficking in the Western Hemisphere: include Sec. of Defense as a member, H6485 [10JN]

Transportation Security Administration: allow pen knives under 2.5 inches on airplanes, H6175 [4JN]

Treaties and agreements: Antiballistic Missile Treaty, H5876 [20MY]

Remarks in Senate

Aerojet-General Corp.: tribute to Camden, AR, production facility employees, S10696 [22OC]

Air Force: anniversary of intercontinental ballistic missile force, S10107 [5OC]

———anniversary of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) weapon system, S9925 [29SE]

Amtrak: permit passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage, S9350, S9355-S9357, S9364 [15SE], S9401, S9415 [16SE]

Arms control: improve authorities to address urgent nonproliferation crises and U.S. nonproliferation operations, S13410 [18DE]

———improve authorities to address urgent nonproliferation crises and U.S. nonproliferation operations (S. 873), S4673 [23AP]

Army: prohibit funding for MARIAH Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Research Program, S10091 [5OC], S10143, S10155 [6OC]

ATF: authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by drug traffickers (S. 205), S312 [12JA]

Children's Defense Fund (organization): release of report on gun violence and children, S10731 [26OC]

Commission on the Strategic Posture of the U.S.: arms control policy recommendations, S6235-S6238 [8JN]

Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty: ratify, S4727 [27AP]

Contracts: promote accountability and prevent fraud in Federal contracting relative to war and reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan, S9115-S9117 [8SE]

———reduce Government involvement in prime contractor ``make-buy'' decisions, S5223 [6MY]

Dept. of Defense: advanced tactical laser research funding, S10213 [7OC]

———B-52H internal weapons bay guidance upgrade funding, S8017 [23JY]

———clarify authority over National Intelligence Program acquisitions, S5257, S5258 [7MY]

———clarify conflict of interest exceptions applicable to contracts for systems engineering and technical assistance functions, S5222, S5224 [6MY]

———construction of silos at Fort Greely, AK, to support deployment of ground-based interceptors as part of missile defense system, S8189 [28JY]

———decision to reallocate proposed European land-based missile defense system to ship-based system in North and Mediterranean Seas, S9495, S9525, S9544 [17SE], S9767 [24SE], S10046-S10050 [1OC], S10393 [14OC], S10518 [19OC], S10667, S10684 [22OC]

———eliminate duplication of forces and equipment, S5217 [6MY]

———enhance safety of nuclear weapons stockpile, modernize and maintain weapons complex and delivery systems, and limit reductions in strategic nuclear forces pursuant to a treaty with Russia, S8003 [23JY], S8086 [24JY], S8266 [29JY]

———European missile defense systems funding, S7862 [22JY], S7977-S7983 [23JY], S9117 [8SE]

———expand national security objectives of the national technology and industrial base and clarify the role of major defense acquisition programs toward such objectives, S5256 [7MY]

———F-22 aircraft program funding, S7381-S7389, S7402-S7405 [13JY], S7449-S7453, S7455-S7469, S7474-S7477 [14JY], S7512, S7518-S7521, S7529-S7531, S7535, S7542, S7545-S7548 [15JY], S7592, S7598, S7622, S7626 [16JY], S7671 [20JY], S7724-S7741 [21JY], S8021 [23JY], S8131 [27JY], S8625 [31JY], S9117 [8SE], S9902-S9906 [29SE]

———F-22 aircraft program funding through reductions in operations and maintenance and military personnel funding, and predicted savings from weapons systems acquisition reform, S7468, S7469 [14JY]

———impact of change in quantity of units procured on Nunn-McCurdy unit cost breach thresholds relative to acquisition of major weapons systems, S5257 [7MY]

———improve organization and procedures for the acquisition of major weapons systems (S. 454), S2366-S2368 [23FE], S5205-S5226 [6MY], S5249, S5254-S5267 [7MY], S5495 [14MY]

———improve organization and procedures for the acquisition of major weapons systems (S. 454), conference report, S5683-S5685 [20MY], S10136 [6OC]

———improve organization and procedures for the acquisition of major weapons systems (S. 454), unanimous-consent agreement, S5168 [5MY]

———Joint STARS weapons system funding, S10041 [1OC], S10157 [6OC]

———Joint Strike Fighter competitive engine program funding, S7949-S7965 [23JY], S10682 [22OC]

———limit funding to implement reductions in strategic nuclear forces pursuant to a treaty with Russia, S7850 [22JY], S7965 [23JY]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations, S4407 [20AP]

———Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles funding, S5801 [21MY]

———Missile Defense Agency Net Centric Airborne Defense Element (NCADE) Program funding, S10053 [1OC]

———national missile defense system funding, S6009 [3JN], S6155 [4JN], S7396 [13JY]

———require GAO review of waivers of the requirement for competitive prototypes based on excessive cost, S5222 [6MY]

———require report on cost growth matters following termination of a major defense acquisition program, S5221 [6MY]

———require reports on certain elements of ballistic missile defense system, S10032 [1OC]

———require the application of uniform earned value management standards to measure contract performance and ensure contractors use approved earned value management systems, S5216, S5217 [6MY]

———specify certain inputs to the Joint Requirements Oversight Council from combatant commands, S5221 [6MY]

———submit a report to Congress analyzing alternative designs for major military construction projects to secure nuclear weapons facilities, S11364 [16NO]

———two-stage ground-based interceptor missile research, development, testing, and evaluation funding, S10046-S10050 [1OC], S10155, S10156 [6OC]

———U.S. Special Operations Command Special Operations Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) funding, S10052 [1OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify definition of switchblade knives, S7304 [9JY]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 1317), S12068 [1DE], S13871 [23DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms (S. 669), S3616 [23MR], S10889-S10891 [29OC]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms, S1262, S1263 [2FE], S2442, S2453, S2454, S2456-S2461 [25FE], S2513-S2515, S2526, S2536-S2538 [26FE]

Egypt: require a report on whether foreign military financing assistance provided can be extended to counter illicit arms smuggling or to intercept smuggled weapons, S2861 [6MR], S2889-S2895, S2900 [9MR]

Explosives: limit use of cluster munitions (S. 416), S2153-S2155 [11FE]

Firearms: allow Amtrak passengers to securely transport firearms in their checked baggage, S4274 [2AP]

———establish background check procedures for gun shows (S. 843), S4519 [21AP], S10106 [5OC], S13871 [23DE]

———facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (S. 1702), S9747 [23SE]

———gun control, S2588 [27FE], S3532 [19MR], S3981 [30MR], S4418 [20AP], S4953 [30AP], S7064 [25JN], S10731 [26OC], S13871 [23DE]

———modify Federal regulations allowing current and former law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across State lines (S. 1132), S5834 [21MY]

———permit States or the District of Columbia to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents, S2451 [25FE], S2525 [26FE]

———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents, S7636 [16JY], S7671, S7689-S7693 [20JY], S7752, S7771, S7772 [21JY], S7811-S7827 [22JY], S8131 [27JY]

———prohibit possession of a firearm by a person who has been convicted of a felony or domestic violence in a foreign court (S. 1526), S8201 [28JY]

———prohibit transfer or sale of assault weapons, S1052 [29JA]

Foreign policy: importance of arms control policies, S690 [21JA], S2661 [3MR], S5989 [3JN]

Hawaii: Pacific Missile Range Facility Aegis Ashore test facility construction funding, S11269 [9NO], S11404, S11405 [17NO]

Iran: impose sanctions, provide for State and local government divestment of assets, and identify locations of concern relative to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items, S9914 [29SE]

Iraq: anniversary of chemical weapons attack against Kurds at Halabja, S3106 [16MR]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: nuclear weapons proliferation, S3770 [25MR], S6008 [3JN], S6155 [4JN]

———redesignate as a state sponsor of terrorism, S7757-S7761, S7763-S7765 [21JY], S7842-S7847 [22JY]

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, S8074 [24JY]

Mine Ban Treaty: support, S12066 [1DE]

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site: modify boundaries (S. 2726), S11119 [4NO]

National security: prevent proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and prepare for attacks using such weapons (S. 1649), S9135 [8SE]

Navy: tribute to sailors of U.S. Submarine Force for completion of 1000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols (S. Con. Res. 10), S2916 [9MR]

Nuclear weapons: establish U.S. policy on size of land-based intercontinental ballistic missile force, S8018, S8019 [23JY]

———observance of a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program, S10912 [29OC], S11113 [4NO]

———support a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (S. Res. 151), S5530 [14MY], S5766 [20MY]

Pakistan: ensure transparency and accountability in provision and use of U.S. economic assistance, S5789 [21MY]

———prohibit use of funds to support, expand, or assist the development or deployment of nuclear weapons program in Pakistan, S5657 [20MY]

Russia: importance of arms control policies, S6235 [8JN], S11969 [21NO]

———U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty renewal negotiations and U.S. missile defense plans, S7341-S7348 [10JY], S7983-S7985 [23JY]

SBA: require Federal Acquisitions Regulations reflect SBA interpretation of Small Business Act and provide parity for small business firms participating in Federal contracting, S5258 [7MY]

Sotomayor, Sonia M.: evaluation of nomination to be Supreme Court Justice relative to positions on right to keep and bear arms, S6971-S6974 [24JN], S8735 [4AU], S8794, S8798, S8800, S8811-S8813, S8816, S8821, S8824, S8828, S8830, S8839, S8841-S8844 [5AU], S8898, S8904-S8907, S8917, S8921, S8924, S8928, S8939-S8941 [6AU]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): provide for continued application of Protocol on Inspections and Continuous Monitoring Activities following termination of such Protocol, S11969 [21NO]

———provide for continued application of Protocol on Inspections and Continuous Monitoring Activities following termination of such Protocol (S. 2727), S11141 [5NO], S12409 [4DE]

———renewal negotiations and U.S. missile defense plans, S10501-S10504 [19OC]

Reports

Adherence to and Compliance With Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments: Dept. of State, S7347 [10JY]

Russian Compliance With Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments: Dept. of State, S10503 [19OC]

Reports filed

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2868) (H. Rept. 111-205), H11739 [23OC]

———Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2868) (H. Rept. 111-205), H8024 [13JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 454, Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 111-125), H5890 [20MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 885) (H. Rept. 111-327), H12287 [3NO]

START I Treaty Inspections and Monitoring Protocol Continuation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2727) (S. Rept. 111-100), S11883 [20NO]

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 669) (S. Rept. 111-27), S6649 [16JN]

Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act: Committee of Conference (S. 454) (H. Rept. 111-124), H5890 [20MY]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 454), S4309 [2AP]

Weapons Acquisition System Reform Through Enhancing Technical Knowledge and Oversight Act: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 2101) (H. Rept. 111-101), H5483 [12MY]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend, modify, and recodify authority relative to security and protection against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (H.R. 2868), H12517 [6NO]

Statements

Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act: several individuals, E756 [24MR]

Joint Understanding on U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty Renewal Negotiations: President Obama and Dmitry Medvedev, President of Russia, S7345 [10JY]

Summaries

Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act (S. 454), S2367 [23FE]

Tables

GAO report on major weapons programs, S5213 [6MY]

Testimonies

Chemical and Water Security Act: Rand Beers, Dept. of Homeland Security, H12408-H12411 [5NO]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 129, tribute to sailors of U.S. Submarine Force for completion of 1000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols, H13394 [2DE]

H. Res. 432, insert H.R. 2101 language in lieu and pass S. 454, Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act, H5524 [13MY]

H. Res. 463, consideration of S. 454, Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act, H5898 [21MY]

H. Res. 773, tribute to sailors of U.S. Submarine Force, H12148 [2NO]

H. Res. 790, support a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program, H11992 [28OC]

H. Res. 885, consideration of H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act, H12370 [5NO]

H.R. 1333, Dept. of Justice exemption of transportation, shipment, receipt, or importation of explosive materials for delivery to a federally recognized Indian tribe from certain prohibitions relating to explosives, H10101 [30SE]

H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act, H12498-H12515 [6NO]

S. 205, Southwest Border Violence Reduction Act, S312 [12JA]

S. 416, Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act, S2154 [11FE]

S. 454, Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act, S5205-S5209 [6MY], S5260-S5265 [7MY], H5539 [13MY]

S. 454, Weapons Acquisition System Reform Through Enhancing Technical Knowledge and Oversight Act, H5544-H5549 [13MY]

S. 669, Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, S3617 [23MR]

S. 1132, Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act, S5835 [21MY]

S. 1526, No Firearms for Foreign Felons Act, S8201 [28JY]

S. 1702, Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act, S9748 [23SE]

S. Con. Res. 10, tribute to sailors of U.S. Submarine Force for completion of 1000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols, S2914, S2917 [9MR]

S. Res. 151, support a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program, S5530 [14MY], S5766 [20MY]