REICHERT, DAVID G. (a Representative from Washington)

Amendments

Dept. of Education: make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (H.R. 2187), H5515 [13MY]

SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), H7775 [8JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), H6813 [15JN], H6953 [17JN], H6990 [18JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Dental Association: anniversary (see H. Res. 204), H4916 [28AP]

American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 112), H1081 [9FE]

American Legion Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 679), H8809 [24JY]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: extend program for economic recovery payments (see H.R. 3691), H10455 [1OC]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 3907), H13387 [1DE]

———issue a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 1454), H12141 [29OC]

———prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H5582 [13MY]

———prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1326), H3053 [5MR]

Apple Crunch: support goals and ideals of healthy food choice event (see H. Res. 613), H11384 [14OC]

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

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

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1209), H4064 [26MR]

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

BLM: establish the National Landscape Conservation System (see H.R. 404), H160 [9JA]

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

Capitol Building and Grounds: design and place an educational display in the Capitol Visitor Center to explain the significance of the naming of Emancipation Hall (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5581 [13MY]

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

Clothing industry: improve accuracy of fur products labeling (see H.R. 2480), H6015 [21MY]

Committee on Rules (House): install cameras in the hearing room and provide for live broadcasting of proceedings on the Internet (see H. Res. 869), H12142 [29OC]

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

Corps of Engineers: extend the authority to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the evaluation of certain permits (see H.R. 4165), H13629 (see H.R. 4165), H14372 [8DE]

———make permanent the authority to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the evaluation of certain permits (see H.R. 4162), H13521 [3DE]

Dartmouth College: anniversary of Dartmouth Outing Club (see H. Res. 776), H11168 [8OC]

Decade of Vision: designate (see H. Res. 366), H6745 [12JN]

Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 231), H3145 [10MR]

Dept. of Defense: anniversary of military aviation (see H. Res. 445), H6267 [4JN]

———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), H5892 [20MY]

Dept. of Education: establish the Grants for College Access and Completion Program (see H.R. 3259), H8409 [20JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H3402 [12MR]

———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 1362), H6076 [2JN]

Dept. of Justice: enhance the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program (see H.R. 1139), H4064 [26MR]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H7085 [19JN]

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

———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 Veterans Affairs: 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), H6266 [4JN]

Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 1410), H3144 [10MR]

Diseases: provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1210), H4688 [22AP]

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

———support efforts to raise awareness, improve education, and encourage research of inflammatory breast cancer (see H. Res. 395), H9671 [16SE]

Dungy, Tony: tribute (see H. Res. 70), H486 [22JA]

Ecology and environment: require return to the American people of all proceeds raised under any Federal climate change legislation (see H.R. 2757), H6306 [8JN]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 3463), H9276 [31JY]

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

Father's Day: observance (see H. Res. 539), H6743 [12JN]

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

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see H.R. 1256), H2923 [3MR]

Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 3765), H11165 [8OC]

Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: amend grant programs (see H.R. 3791), H12365 [4NO]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1310), H2979 [4MR]

Fish and fishing: authorize a single fisheries cooperative for the Bering Sea Aleutian Islands longline catcher processor subsector (see H.R. 3910), H13267 [18NO]

Fish and Wildlife Act: establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildlife from aircraft (see H.R. 3381), H9491 [14SE]

Foreign aid: develop and implement a comprehensive national strategy to further promote global development (see H.R. 2139), H7741 [7JY]

Forests: expand areas of Federal land on which hazardous fuel reduction projects may be conducted and add protection of infrastructure in rural communities (see H.R. 4233), H15504 [16DE]

———provide a tax exemption for forest conservation bonds (see H.R. 3302), H8585 [22JY]

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), H5892 [20MY]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H9281 [31JY]

Health: enhance adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system to improve health care quality, reduce medical errors, and increase efficiency of care (see H.R. 1039), H1518 [12FE]

———enhance the conduct and support of federally funded comparative effectiveness research on health care treatment options (see H.R. 2824), H9282 [31JY]

———establish guidelines to enhance use and interoperability of electronic medical records with personal health records, including for purposes of Medicare and Medicaid payment incentives (see H.R. 4216), H13550 [7DE]

———guarantee rights of patients and doctors against Federal restrictions or delay in the provision of privately-funded health care (see H.R. 2516), H5890 [20MY]

———improve emergency medical services for children (see H.R. 479), H195 [13JA]

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

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

———provide for the licensure of biosimilar and interchangeable biological products (see H.R. 1548), H7947 [9JY]

Health care facilities: recognize value, benefits, and importance of community health centers (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9207 [30JY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 783), H11112 [7OC]

History: mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ``Star-Spangled Banner'' and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 2097), H8009 [10JY]

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

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

———require consideration of any bipartisan amendment to legislation that does not violate any rule and is timely submitted (see H. Res. 19), H196 [13JA]

———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H10458 [1OC]

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

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), H4915 [28AP]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 2194), H5486 [12MY]

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

Israel: 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]

John `Bud' Hawk Post Office, Rollingbay, WA: designate (see H.R. 955), H1157 [10FE]

Lakewood, WA: express condolences to families of slain police officers (see H. Res. 939), H13386 [1DE]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H6416 [9JN]

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]

Medicare: clarify use of private contracts by beneficiaries for professional services and allow individuals to opt out of certain benefits (see H.R. 3356), H8959 [28JY]

———eliminate coinsurance for screening mammography and colorectal cancer screening tests (see H.R. 2291), H5307 [6MY]

———provide for consolidated coverage of home infusion drug therapy (see H.R. 574), H6903 [16JN]

———provide process for public comment and Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee review of certain national coverage determinations (see H.R. 3361), H8959 [28JY]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H9900 [23SE]

Motor vehicles: establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles (see H.R. 445), H162 [9JA]

———restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see H.R. 2743), H13629 (see H.R. 2743), H14372 [8DE]

National Apple Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 613), H11384 [14OC]

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 407), H5486 [12MY]

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

National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 109), H2875 [26FE]

National DVT Screening Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 231), H3145 [10MR]

National Eye Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 366), H6745 [12JN]

National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Fund: establish (see H.R. 2707), H6263 [4JN]

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

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should be especially displayed (see H.R. 2632), H8026 [13JY]

National Night Out: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 623), H8185 [15JY]

National Nutrition Month: designate (see H. Res. 274), H3748 [23MR]

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

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 779), H13355 [19NO]

National Travel and Tourism Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 105), H5406 [11MY]

National Veterans Wheelchair Games: tribute (see H. Res. 625), H8008 [10JY]

National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 112), H1081 [9FE]

NATO: strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic security by implementing principles outlined in Declaration on Alliance Security (see H.R. 2797), H7251 [24JN]

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

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 847), H15503 [16DE]

NOAA: establish Salmon Stronghold Partnership program (see H.R. 2055), H6266 [4JN]

Oregon: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 170), H4130 [30MR]

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

Pharmaceuticals: provide for disposal of controlled substances by ultimate users and care takers through State take-back disposal programs and prohibit drug label recommendations on disposal by flushing (see H.R. 1191), H5000 [29AP]

Postal Service: allow payment of share of contributions for annuitants' health benefits out of the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund (see H.R. 22), H4129 [30MR]

Poverty: develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to reduce and eliminate global poverty (see H.R. 2639), H8101 [14JY]

Public lands: sustain fish, plants, and wildlife (see H.R. 2807), H8495 [21JY]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H8495 [21JY]

Puget Sound: provide assistance for programs and activities to protect water quality (see H.R. 4029), H12456 [5NO]

Read Across America Day: designate (see H. Res. 146), H2886 [2MR]

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

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

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

Taiwan: express condolences in the aftermath of the typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island (see H. Res. 733), H9492 [14SE]

Takamiyama Daigoro: honor contributions to Sumo wrestling and to U.S.-Japan relations (see H. Res. 479), H6416 [9JN]

Taxation: allow a credit for installation of residential micro-combined heat and power property (see H.R. 2328), H5398 [7MY]

———allow a tax credit for producing oil from recycled waste (see H.R. 3592), H9729 [17SE]

———allow carryback of certain net operating losses (see H.R. 2452), H6973 [17JN]

———allow deductions for interest payments on car loans and sales and excise taxes on certain motor vehicle purchases (see H.R. 159), H34 [6JA]

———allow refunds of Federal motor fuel excise taxes on fuels used in mobile mammography vehicles (see H.R. 2964), H7084 [19JN]

———allow self-employed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 1470), H3399 [12MR]

———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 1205), H9281 [31JY]

———extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 3666), H10069 [29SE]

———extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 422), H3402 [12MR]

———increase deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 1552), H5169 [5MY]

———make certain disaster relief provisions permanent (see H.R. 4052), H14446 [9DE]

———make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (see H.R. 16), H28 [6JA]

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

———make the credit for research activities permanent and provide an increase in such credit for taxpayers whose gross receipts are predominantly from domestic production activities (see H.R. 1545), H5400 [7MY]

———provide a temporary bonus research credit for energy-related research (see H.R. 2438), H5665 [14MY]

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H10457 [1OC]

———repeal certain shipping investment withdrawal rules and provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the U.S. (see H.R. 2542), H9900 [23SE]

———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 205), H6076 [2JN]

———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 3011), H9962 [24SE]

———S corporation reform (see H.R. 2910), H6971 [17JN]

———suspend taxation of unemployment compensation for a certain period (see H.R. 155), H486 [22JA]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H4584 [21AP]

Terrorism: restrict diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3611), H9900 [23SE]

Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 305), H526 [26JA]

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), H12045 [28OC]

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

U.S. Men's National Soccer Team: tribute (see H. Res. 606), H7705 [26JN] (see H. Res. 958), H13628 (see H. Res. 958), H14372 [8DE]

U.S. Military Academy: Forbes (publication) America's Best College honoree (see H. Res. 747), H11384 [14OC]

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), H13629 (see H.R. 2478), H14372 [8DE]

University of Washington: tribute to women's softball team (see H. Res. 517), H6306 [8JN]

Veterans: issue commemorative postage stamp to honor disabled veterans (see H. Con. Res. 114), H4999 [29AP]

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

Washington (State): anniversary of Pig War crisis on San Juan Island (see H. Res. 652), H8302 [16JY]

———honor citizen-soldiers, including the 81st Brigade Combat Team (Heavy) of the Washington Army National Guard and Air National Guard (see H. Res. 627), H8008 [10JY]

Wichita State University: tribute to men's and women's bowling teams (see H. Res. 455), H9443 [10SE]

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

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

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H7250 [24JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Alpine Lakes Wilderness: expand to designate the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River and Pratt River as wild and scenic (see H.R. 1769), H4063 [26MR]

Appropriations: increase earmark transparency and accountability (see H.R. 3268), H8409 [20JY]

Celebrate Safe Communities Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 177), H9279 [31JY]

Crime Prevention Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 177), H9279 [31JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: require a corresponding reduction in the authorization to purchase each time a repayment is made for assistance received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 3428), H9206 [30JY]

Federal agencies and departments: direct the GAO to report on effectiveness of Federal programs and require committees of the House to hold hearings on such reports that fall within their jurisdiction (see H. Res. 702), H9206 [30JY]

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

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 349), H4582 [21AP]

Taxation: improve and extend certain energy-related tax provisions (see H.R. 4226), H13627 (see H.R. 4226), H14371 [8DE]

———increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 3758), H11165 [8OC]

Essays

Abraham Lincoln: Wayne Perryman and Kasandra R. Huff, E2244 [10SE]

Remarks

Air Force: urge Dept. of Defense to factor in subsidies to Airbus S.A.S. when considering cost estimates for military air refueling tankers proposals, H13272 [19NO]

American Legion Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 679), E2320 [17SE]

Andean Trade Preference Act: extend (H.R. 4284), H14833 [14DE]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), H570 [27JA]

Bellevue, WA: tribute to Bellevue High School football team, E3034 [17DE]

Brennan, Michele: Seattle-King County Association of Realtors Realtor Achievement Award recipient, E209 [4FE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (H. Con. Res. 85), H4401 [2AP]

Celebrate Safe Communities Week: designate (H. Con. Res. 177), H12005 [28OC]

Coca-Cola Co.: Bellevue, WA, facility recipient of Washington State Recycling Association Business Generator Recycler of the Year Award, E2372 [25SE]

Consumer Financial Protection Council: establish, H14774 [11DE]

Crime Prevention Month: designate (H. Con. Res. 177), H12005 [28OC]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E2080 [29JY]

Dept. of Education: make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (H.R. 2187), H5515 [13MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2892), earmark declaration, E1543 [23JN]

Dept. of Justice: Support Teens Through Education and Protection (STEP) Program funding, H6953 [17JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), earmark declaration, E1597 [26JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), earmark declaration, E1998 [24JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1868 [21JY]

Diseases: provide for arthritis research and public health (H.R. 1210), E2497 [8OC]

Earth Day: observance, E944 [22AP]

Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), H14774 [11DE]

Ellington, Tom: Washington Judges' Foundation William Nevins Award recipient, E435 [25FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E1871 [21JY]

Food Allergy Awareness Week: observance, E1175 [14MY]

Garden, John: Washington District One Trooper of the Year award recipient, E2424 [1OC]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend (H.R. 4284), H14833 [14DE]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H7745 [8JY], H7997 [10JY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8422 [21JY], H8499 [22JY], H8908 [28JY], H9061 [30JY], H11818 [27OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12221 [3NO], H12859 [7NO]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), motion to recommit, H12966 [7NO]

———reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform and apply savings to establish a Seniors Protection and Medicare Regional Payment Equity Fund, H12966 [7NO]

Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), H6830 [16JN]

Johnson, Paul E.: National Association of Police Organizations Top COPS award recipient, E1244 [21MY]

Lakewood, WA: express condolences to families of slain police officers (H. Res. 939), H13418 [2DE]

———moment of silence to honor slain police officers, H13373 [1DE]

Law enforcement officers: moment of silence in honor of officers killed in the line of duty, H5632 [14MY]

Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties: anniversary, E1727 [10JY]

Microsoft Corp.: Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient, E2314 [17SE]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 349), E1043 [30AP]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 817), E2609 [22OC]

National Night Out: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 623), H9372 [9SE]

Newcastle, WA: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best small towns, E2176 [31JY]

Nintendo of America, Inc.: Business Week (publication) best company in the world honoree, E2615 [22OC]

North Bend, WA: anniversary, E1833 [17JY]

Police Week: observance, H5632 [14MY]

Puget Sound Energy (company): EPA and Dept. of Energy Energy Star Program Partner of the Year award recipient, E1032 [30AP]

Sammamish, WA: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best places to live, E2142 [31JY]

———tribute to Skyline High School football team, E3055 [17DE]

SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), H7775, H7776 [8JY]

———give priority for disadvantaged small businesses outreach grants to underrepresented areas, women, service-disabled veterans, and minority-owned organizations, H7775, H7776 [8JY]

Schools: allow funds to be used to upgrade technology to ensure schools are able to respond to emergencies, H5515 [13MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1424 [15JN]

Taxation: repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property, H6420 [10JN]

Transportation Security Administration: authorize programs (H.R. 2200), H6182 [4JN]

———develop procedures to allow individuals waiting for transportation worker identification credential (TWIC) cards to access secure and restricted areas as long as they are escorted, H6182 [4JN]

University of Washington: inclusion of medical school in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best Primary Care Medical Schools'' list, E1040 [30AP]

Votes: position on missed, E1509 [19JN], E2005 [24JY], E3019 [17DE]

Washington (State): honor citizen-soldiers, including the 81st Brigade Combat Team (Heavy) of the Washington Army National Guard and Air National Guard (H. Res. 627), H11304 [14OC]

———inclusion of several high schools in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1726 [10JY]

———tribute to Army National Guard 81st Brigade Combat Team, E2137 [31JY]

———tribute to ``Operation Support Our Troops'', E2885 [3DE]

Wilkeson, WA: anniversary, E1837 [17JY]

World Autism Awareness Day: observance, E889 [2AP]

World Trade Month: observance, E1107 [7MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H13625 [8DE]

Special order: granted, H3638 [18MR], H4515 [2AP], H4684 [22AP], H8006 [10JY]

Tributes

Celis, Pedro, E2618 [22OC]

DeVaney, Jon, E200 [4FE]

Foxley, Donna, E200 [4FE]

Gulit, Nadine, E2885 [3DE]

Huff, Kasandra R., E2244 [10SE]

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