LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

Amendments

Capitol Police: make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (H.R. 1299), S10940 [29OC]

Dept. of Justice: enhance the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program (H.R. 1139), H4662 [22AP]

Television: move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur (S. 328), S846, S848 [26JA], H584 [27JA]

Articles and editorials

Fallen Police Officers Honored at Jefferson Square Service—Courage, Commitment to Duty Are Honored, S5311 [11MY]

5.7% of U.S. Households Still Unprepared for the Switch to Digital Television, H587 [27JA]

House To Vote on DTV Delay Bill, but Opposition Remains, H991 [4FE]

Largo Officer Was Tough Man With Soft Heart, E561 [5MR]

State Adds 28 Names to Law Enforcement Memorial, S5312 [11MY]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: increase age limit for appointment as a Federal law enforcement officer for individuals discharged or released from active duty in the Armed Forces under honorable conditions (see H.R. 2970), H7084 [19JN]

———reimburse State or local governments for losses when employees who perform public safety or first responder duties are also deployed members of the Reserves (see H.R. 1138), H2602 [23FE]

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]

Binghamton, NY: express condolences for victims of shootings at the American Civic Association and gratitude to responders to the shootings, and commend services of the American Civic Association (see H. Res. 340), H4581 [21AP]

Bratton, William J.: tribute (see H. Res. 882), H12141 [29OC]

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

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 38), H1044 [4FE]

Capitol Police: make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (see H.R. 1299), H2979 [4MR]

———make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (H.R. 1299), concur in Senate amendment with an amendment (see H. Res. 896), H12587 [6NO]

———tribute (see H. Res. 674), H8707 [23JY]

Concerns of Police Survivors (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 138), S5282 [7MY]

Contracts: require accountability for personnel performing private security functions under Federal contracts (see H.R. 2177), H4999 [29AP]

Correctional institutions: prohibit possession or use of cell phones and similar wireless devices by Federal prisoners (see S. 1749), S10110 [5OC]

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]

———make killing of a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder an aggravating factor for imposition of death penalty (see H.R. 3209), H8099 [14JY]

Dept. of Defense: provide police officers, criminal investigators, and game law enforcement officers with authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms (see H.R. 675), H525 [26JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allow certain Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment to be converted to a permanent appointment in competitive service (see H.R. 1517), H3437 [16MR]

———improve communication with State and local law enforcement on treatment of aliens who have been ordered removed and charged with a State aggravated felony (see H.R. 1823), H4250 [31MR]

———make grants to first responders (see H.R. 121), H32 [6JA] (see H.R. 1187), H2834 [25FE]

———prohibit from limiting amount of certain grant funds that may be used to pay salaries or overtime pay of law enforcement officials engaged in antiterrorism activities (see H.R. 791), H875 [2FE]

———provide additional resources to improve land ports of entry, open additional inspection lanes, and hire and retain inspectors and officers for the U.S. Southern border (see S. 2767), S11344 [10NO]

———tribute to employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (see H. Res. 731), H9441 [10SE]

Dept. of Justice: authorize grant funds to be used for Troops-to-Cops Program (see H.R. 3944), H11868 [27OC]

———authorize grants to establish and improve criminal forensic laboratories (see H.R. 898), H1043 [4FE]

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

———encourage entry of felony warrants into the FBI National Crime Information Center (NCIC) by State and local agencies and provide additional resources for extradition (see H.R. 970), H1158 [10FE]

———encourage States to report certain information regarding the deaths of persons in the custody of law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 738), H777 [28JA]

———enhance the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program (see S. 167), S211 [8JA] (see H.R. 1139), H2602 [23FE]

———improve defendants' payment of restitution to crime victims and unpaid judgements owed to the U.S. and provide for equitable retirement treatment of assistant U.S. attorneys (see S. 2786), S11430 [17NO] (see H.R. 4091), H13068 [17NO]

———provide Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to increase number of law enforcement officers in cities with the highest crime rates (see S. 1424), S7317 [9JY] (see H.R. 3154), H7946 [9JY]

———reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program (see H.R. 1568), H3526 [17MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish and carry out a highway emergency responders safety grant program (see H.R. 4104), H13265 [18NO]

Disasters: establish a comprehensive national system for skilled construction workers to assist first responders (see H.R. 652), H485 [22JA]

———establish a grant program to assist innovative natural disaster first responder programs (see H.R. 3028), H7250 [24JN]

Education: increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers (see H.R. 959), H1157 [10FE]

Fairbanks, Kristine M.: tribute (see S. Res. 150), S5502 [14MY]

FBI: authorize additional field agents to investigate financial crimes (see S. 481), S2474 [25FE]

———provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (see H.R. 3995), H12287 [3NO]

Federal employees: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 2613), H6011 [21MY]

———amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 673), H525 [26JA]

———provide for transportation of the dependents, remains, and effects of certain Federal employees who die while or as a result of performing official duties (see S. 2884), S13251 [15DE]

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

———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]

———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]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 415), H161 [9JA]

———provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers (see H.R. 248), H69 [7JA]

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

Health: protect health care workers and first responders at risk of workplace exposure to infectious agents and drug resistant infections, such as MRSA (see S. 1299), S6804 [18JN]

Housing: assist teachers and public safety officers in obtaining affordable housing (see H.R. 583), H381 [15JA]

Immigration: provide financial aid to local law enforcement officials along U.S. borders (see S. 339), S994 [28JA] (see S. 1190), S6186 [4JN]

———remove incentives and loopholes that encourage illegal aliens to come into the U.S. and provide additional resources to local law enforcement and Federal border and immigration officers (see H.R. 994), H1247 [11FE]

———require State and local law enforcement to determine immigration status of persons arrested for a felony, report such persons to Dept. of Homeland Security, and require detention pending removal (see H.R. 1663), H3748 [23MR]

Insurance: make Federal Employees Health Benefits Program available to families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 3162), H7946 [9JY]

Jackson, Anne Marie: tribute (see S. Res. 150), S5502 [14MY]

Kentucky: tribute to volunteers for efforts in responding to ice storm (see H. Res. 214), H3055 [5MR]

Lakewood, WA: express condolences to families of slain police officers (see S. Res. 366), S12160 [2DE] (see H. Res. 939), H13386 [1DE]

Law enforcement: grant immunity from civil liability to any person who voluntarily notifies appropriate security personnel of suspicious activity believed to threaten transportation security (see H.R. 441), H161 [9JA]

———grant limited immunity for reports of suspected terrorist activity or suspicious behavior and response (see S. 879), S4669 [23AP] (see H.R. 2064), H4731 [23AP]

———help Federal prosecutors and investigators combat public corruption by strengthening and clarifying the law (see H.R. 2822), H6617 [11JN]

———increase evidentiary standard required to convict a person for a drug offense and require screening of law enforcement officers or others acting under color of law participating in drug task forces (see H.R. 68), H30 [6JA]

———increase the number of Federal law enforcement officials investigating and prosecuting financial fraud (see S. 331), S894 [27JA]

———provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (see H.R. 73), H30 [6JA]

———require entrance of all missing children in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database and that certain information be provided to reporters of missing children (see H.R. 4129), H13352 [19NO]

Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime: submit a report on effects on U.S. border security (see H.R. 3239), H8302 [16JY]

National Law Enforcement Museum Act: extend museum construction termination date (see S. 1053), S5501 [14MY]

National Night Out: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 623), H7946 [9JY]

Ng, Nelson K.: tribute (see S. Res. 150), S5502 [14MY]

Oakland, CA: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Res. 290), H4063 [26MR]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: provide adequate benefits for public safety officers injured or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 2441), H5665 [14MY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 140), S5328 [11MY] (see H. Res. 426), H5485 [12MY]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 47), H163 [9JA]

Pensions: adjust certain U.S. Park Police and Secret Service pension benefits as a result of the conversion to a new salary schedule (see H.R. 2219), H5061 [30AP]

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp for officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 31), H779 [28JA]

Public safety officers: authorize Federal payment to first responders for costs associated with providing emergency services at international borders (see H.R. 670), H525 [26JA]

———provide adequate benefits to officers injured or killed in the line of duty (see S. 1037), S5501 [14MY] (see S. 2885), S13319 [16DE] (see H.R. 4338), H15499 [16DE]

———provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see S. 1611), S8993 [6AU] (see H.R. 413), H161 [9JA]

———provide enhanced benefits to survivors of Federal officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 3833), H11457 [15OC]

———provide immunity from civil liability to first responders engaged in lawful efforts to prevent acts of terrorism (see H.R. 1343), H3054 [5MR]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see S. Res. 87), S3898 [26MR] (see H. Res. 299), H4129 [30MR]

Rosas, Robert, Jr.: express condolences to family and stand in solidarity with the Border Patrol as they continue their mission to preserve and defend our borders (see H. Res. 681), H8873 [27JY]

Secret Service: allow employees to transition to coverage under the District of Columbia Police and Fire Fighter Retirement and Disability System (see S. 1862), S10700 [22OC]

———transfer statutory entitlements to pay and hours of work for current members from District of Columbia Code to U.S. Code (see S. 1510), S8039 [23JY]

Taxation: modify exception from penalty for early withdrawals from government retirement plans for Federal and State qualified public safety employees (see H.R. 4239), H13628 (see H.R. 4239), H14371 [8DE]

———modify exception from penalty for early withdrawals from government retirement plans for qualified public safety employees (see S. 1657), S9186 [9SE] (see H.R. 721), H602 [27JA]

———provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (see H.R. 1792), H4128 [30MR]

Telecommunications: authorize grants to State and local law enforcement training centers on collection from carriers and use of call location information in emergency situations (see H.R. 3698), H10455 [1OC]

———require carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies (see H.R. 3717), H10456 [1OC] (see H.R. 3803), H11297 [13OC]

———require carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies and authorize training for State and local agencies on collection and use of such information (see H.R. 3682), H10407 [30SE]

Television: move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur (see S. 328), S826 [26JA] (see S. 352), S1057 [29JA]

———move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur (S. 352), consideration (see H. Res. 108), H919 [3FE]

———move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur and improve the digital-to-analog converter box program (see H.R. 681), H525 [26JA]

Transportation Security Administration: provide specialized training to Federal air marshals (see H.R. 3963), H12140 [29OC]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: express condolences to family and condemn murder of Stephen T. Johns, commend staff for response to shooting, and condemn acts of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred (see H. Res. 529), H6618 [11JN]

———express condolences to family of Stephen T. Johns, commend staff for response to shooting, and condemn acts of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred (see S. Res. 184), S6543 [11JN]

———honor sacrifice of Stephen T. Johns, acknowledge relationship between African Americans and Jewish Americans, and encourage cooperation to combat hate-related violence (see H. Con. Res. 154), H6806 [15JN]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 2106), S10916 [29OC] (see H.R. 2799), H6537 [10JN]

Cost Estimates

Criminal Investigative Training Restoration Act (H.R. 3963): CBO, E2956 [10DE]

Letters

Convert certain Dept. of Homeland Security employees who serve overseas to a permanent appointment in competitive service: Representative Bennie Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H14888 [15DE]

———Representative Towns, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H14888 [15DE]

DTV Delay Act: Bob Wise, H589 [27JA]

———Brian Fontes, National Emergency Number Association, H989 [4FE]

———Chris Fischer, Association of Public-Safety Communications Officers-International, Russell B. Laine, International Association of Chiefs of Police, and Larry J. Grorud, International Association of Fire Chiefs, H989 [4FE]

———Christopher T. Gallu, NPG of Oregon, Inc., H589 [27JA]

———Chuck Canterbury, Fraternal Order of Police, H588 [27JA], H980, H992 [4FE]

———David K. Rehr, National Association of Broadcasters, H989 [4FE]

———Gary D. Jones, KMVU-TV (Medford, OR), H590 [27JA]

———Jerry Upham, KOHD-TV (Bend, OR), H589 [27JA]

———Kingsley Kelley, KTVL-TV (Medford, OR), H590 [27JA]

———Renard N. Maiuri, H589 [27JA]

Grant limited immunity for reports of suspected terrorist activity or suspicious behavior and response: A. Bradford Card, National Troopers Coalition, S4681 [23AP]

———Chuck Canterbury, Fraternal Order of Police, S4682 [23AP]

———David A. Goad, National Sheriffs' Association, S4681 [23AP]

———Matt A. Peskin, National Association of Town Watch, S4681 [23AP]

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

———several Representatives, H378 [15JA]

Public Service Recognition Week: John Berry, OPM, S5497 [14MY], H5112 [5MY]

Tribute to Oakland, CA, law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty: President Obama, H4201 [31MR]

Lists

Peace officers killed in the line of duty in 2008, H2637-H2639 [25FE]

Texas peace officers killed in the line of duty in 2008 and 2009, H5740 [19MY]

Motions

Television: move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur (S. 352), H995 [4FE]

Poems

``True,'' Albert C. Caswell, E740 [23MR]

Remarks in House

Arkansas: identification and possible detainment of illegal aliens training by local law enforcement agencies, H11437 [15OC]

Banks, Sonia M.: Ohio State Highway Patrol Dispatcher of the Year award recipient, E727 [19MR]

Binghamton, NY: express condolences for victims of shootings at the American Civic Association and gratitude to responders to the shootings, and commend services of the American Civic Association (H. Res. 340), H4655 [22AP], H4848-H4850 [28AP]

Border Patrol: Presidential commutation of sentence for agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose A. Compean, H186 [13JA], H375-H378 [15JA], H392, H422, H423 [21JA], E474 [26FE]

———request Presidential pardon for agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose A. Compean, H299, H317-H321 [14JA]

Brotherhood of the Badge International: tribute, E262 [12FE]

Bureau of Prisons: funding, H6889, H6890 [16JN], H6926, H6927 [17JN], H6977 [18JN]

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

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 38), H3122, H3123 [10MR], E630 [11MR]

———moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H8725, H8798 [24JY]

Capitol Police: make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (H.R. 1299), H4190-H4192 [31MR]

———make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (H.R. 1299), concur in Senate amendment with an amendment (H. Res. 896), H12477-H12487 [6NO]

Charlotte, NC: tribute to Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Dept., E1139 [13MY]

Cincinnati, OH: tribute to Cincinnati Police Dept. for service during the Presidential inauguration, H392 [21JA]

Crime: allow imposition of death penalty for certain hate crime offenses and include the elderly, Armed Forces members, and law enforcement officers as hate crime victim categories, H4956, H4957 [29AP]

Dallas, TX: tribute to National Night Out, E2422 [1OC]

Delaware County, PA: tribute to Delaware County Fire Police Association, E534 [3MR]

Dept. of Defense: provide police officers, criminal investigators, and game law enforcement officers with authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms (H.R. 675), E163 [28JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allow certain Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment to be converted to a permanent appointment in competitive service (H.R. 1517), H14887-H14890 [15DE], E3033 [17DE]

———improve communication with State and local law enforcement on treatment of aliens who have been ordered removed and charged with a State aggravated felony (H.R. 1823), E827 [31MR]

———make grants to first responders, H11403, H11404 [15OC]

———tribute to employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (H. Res. 731), H10078-H10080 [30SE], H10433 [1OC], H11080 [7OC], E2401 [30SE], E2421, E2423 [1OC]

Dept. of Justice: anniversary of the U.S. Marshals Service, E2299 [17SE]

———Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding, H6543 [11JN]

———Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding, H1575, H1589 [13FE], E317 [24FE]

———encourage States to report certain information regarding the deaths of persons in the custody of law enforcement agencies (H.R. 738), H884-H887 [3FE], E196 [4FE], E252 [12FE]

———enhance the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program (H.R. 1139), H4656, H4665 [22AP], E841 [1AP], E975 [27AP]

———National Criminal History Improvement Program funding, H6924 [17JN]

———provide for a study under the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program to identify the best practices community policing, H4661, H4662 [22AP]

Education: increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers, H9602 [16SE]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E647 [12MR]

FBI: Mortgage Fraud Division funding, H6888 [16JN]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (H.R. 673), E161 [28JA]

Flagstaff, AZ: tribute to Flagstaff Police Dept., H4847 [28AP]

Florham Park, NJ: tribute to Police Unity Tour, E1074 [6MY]

Florida: tribute to Public Safety Partnership ``12 Days of Fugitives'' program, E3005 [15DE]

Forest Service: drug enforcement activities funding, H7420 [25JN]

Fresno Deputy Sheriff's Association: tribute, E220 [9FE]

Fresno Police Officer's Association: tribute, E223 [9FE]

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

Garner, NC: express condolences to families and friends of victims of explosion at ConAgra Foods, Inc., plant and commend those who responded to the tragedy (H. Res. 540), H6776, H6778 [15JN]

Health: ensure benefits be provided to first responders directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York, NY, H13269 [19NO]

Hopkins, MN: Hopkins Police Dept., recipient of International Association of Chiefs of Police Civil Rights Award, H10526 [7OC]

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

———moment of silence in memory of victims of shootings at the American Civic Association in Binghamton, NY, H4655 [22AP]

Houston, TX: tribute to police officers and law enforcement professionals killed in the line of duty, E1259 [21MY]

Immigration: require State and local law enforcement to determine immigration status of persons arrested for a felony, report such persons to Dept. of Homeland Security, and require detention pending removal, H5409 [12MY]

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

Kentucky: tribute to volunteers for efforts in responding to ice storm (H. Res. 214), H4544-H4547 [21AP]

Lake Erie: tribute to members of the Coast Guard and State and local agencies who rescued fishermen from an ice floe, H1136 [10FE]

Lakewood, WA: express condolences to families of slain police officers, H13555 [8DE], E2898 [7DE]

———express condolences to families of slain police officers (H. Res. 939), H13417-H13419 [2DE]

———moment of silence to honor slain police officers, H13372, H13373 [1DE]

Law enforcement: require entrance of all missing children in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database and that certain information be provided to reporters of missing children (H.R. 4129), E2835 [19NO]

Lewis, Nicholas L.: Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year award recipient, E727 [19MR]

Library of Congress: tribute to Library of Congress Police, E2392 [29SE]

Loar, David: National Association of Police Organizations Top COPS award recipient, E1153 [14MY]

Luttrell, Mark: National Sheriffs' Association Sheriff of the Year award recipient, E564 [5MR]

Marhefka, John: D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) (organization) Pennsylvania Officer of the Year award recipient, E2564 [15OC]

Members of Congress: tribute to charity football game with Capitol Police, H12009 [28OC]

National Night Out: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 623), H9371-H9373 [9SE]

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week: observance, E1153 [14MY]

Nebraska: dedication of Law Enforcement Memorial, E1149 [14MY]

Nidell, Darcy L.: Fairfax County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Valor award recipient, E659 [12MR]

Northern Ireland: condemn murders of two British soldiers and a police officer in Northern Ireland by political dissidents, E794 [26MR]

Oakland, CA: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, H3721 [23MR]

———tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty (H. Res. 290), H4199-H4204, H4215 [31MR]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, E1149 [14MY]

———observance (H. Res. 426), H5658-H5662 [14MY], H5738-H5740 [19MY], E1176 [14MY], E1230, E1259 [21MY]

———support goals and ideals (H. Res. 47), H2636-H2639 [25FE]

Pinal County, AZ: tribute to Pinal County Sheriff's Dept., H5104 [5MY]

Police Week: observance, H5632 [14MY], E1139 [13MY]

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp for officers killed in the line of duty (H. Con. Res. 31), E237 [10FE]

Presgrave, Robert L.: Fairfax County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Lifesaving Award recipient, E659 [12MR]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E729, E730, E732 [19MR]

Public safety officers: authorize Federal payment to first responders for costs associated with providing emergency services at international borders (H.R. 670), E160 [28JA]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (H. Res. 299), H5111-H5113 [5MY], H5274 [6MY], E807 [30MR], E1122 [12MY]

Richardson, TX: tribute to National Night Out, E2422 [1OC]

Rosas, Robert, Jr.: express condolences to family and stand in solidarity with the Border Patrol as they continue their mission to preserve and defend our borders, H8950 [28JY]

———express condolences to family and stand in solidarity with the Border Patrol as they continue their mission to preserve and defend our borders (H. Res. 681), H9037 [29JY], E2158 [31JY]

Ruegsegger, Glen: Indianapolis, IN, Metropolitan Police Dept., Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E1001 [28AP]

Saddle River, NJ: tribute to Saddle River Police Dept. Youth Leadership Program graduation, E1403 [15JN]

Santa Ana, CA: Santa Ana Police Dept. recipient of Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, E2359 [24SE]

Simone, James: Cleveland, OH, Police Service Award recipient, E2529 [14OC]

Skinner, Christopher: National Association of Police Organizations Top COPS award recipient, E1153 [14MY]

Smith, Bervin: Dallas, TX, NE Police Division Officer of the Year award recipient, E2262 [14SE]

Swindol, Jeffrey K.: Bartlett, TN, Police Dept., Officer of the Year award recipient, E1103 [7MY]

Television: move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur (S. 328), H584-H593 [27JA], H606 [28JA], E161, E164 [28JA], E172 [2FE]

———move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur (S. 352), H984-H997 [4FE], E219, E223 [9FE], E240 [11FE], E271 [13FE]

———move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur (S. 352), consideration (H. Res. 108), H976-H984 [4FE]

———move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur (S. 352), motion to commit, H995 [4FE]

———move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur and improve the digital-to-analog converter box program (H.R. 681), E164 [28JA]

———require stations currently using spectrum that will interfere with or become public safety spectrum to relinquish spectrum by previously established transition date, H995 [4FE]

Texas: tribute to Texas Rangers, E1503 [19JN]

Texas Border Sheriff's Coalition: funding for Humvees used to patrol along U.S.-Mexico border in Texas, H3090 [9MR]

Thompson, Joseph F.: Pennsylvania State Police Trooper of the Year Award recipient, E1477 [17JN]

Transportation Security Administration: Federal Air Marshal Service funding, H7075 [19JN], H7184, H7196, H7197 [24JN]

———provide specialized training to Federal air marshals (H.R. 3963), H13415-H13417 [2DE]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: express condolences to family and condemn murder of Stephen T. Johns, commend staff for response to shooting, and condemn acts of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred, H6542, H6543 [11JN], E1370 [10JN]

———express condolences to family and condemn murder of Stephen T. Johns, commend staff for response to shooting, and condemn acts of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred (H. Res. 529), H6585-H6593 [11JN], H6668 [12JN], E1394, E1396, E1397, E1398, E1399 [12JN], E1423 [15JN], E1849 [20JY]

———honor sacrifice of Stephen T. Johns, acknowledge relationship between African Americans and Jewish Americans, and encourage cooperation to combat hate-related violence (H. Con. Res. 154), E1423 [15JN]

Via, Jason D.: Springfield, OH, Police Patrolman's Association Patrolmen of the Year award recipient, E280 [13FE]

Vice, Kevin: Marion County, IN, Deputy of the Year award recipient, E996 [28AP]

Waynesville, NC: tribute to Haywood County Sheriff's office, E2607 [22OC]

West Virginia: anniversary of State Police, E2856 [1DE]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: expand national security forces, S8985 [6AU]

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

Border Patrol: provide additional funding to the Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice to strengthen Federal law enforcement efforts along the southwest border, S4031-S4033 [31MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S7583 [16JY], S8067 [24JY]

———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 38), S5394 [12MY]

———moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S8067 [24JY]

Capitol Police: make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (H.R. 1299), S10943 [29OC]

———tribute, S7583, S7584, S7636 [16JY], S8067 [24JY]

Concerns of Police Survivors (organization): anniversary (S. Res. 138), S5298 [7MY]

Correctional institutions: prohibit possession or use of cell phones and similar wireless devices by Federal prisoners (S. 1749), S10112 [5OC]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding, S2125 [11FE], S11172 [5NO]

———enhance the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program (S. 167), S212-S215 [8JA]

———improve defendants' payment of restitution to crime victims and unpaid judgements owed to the U.S. and provide for equitable retirement treatment of assistant U.S. attorneys (S. 2786), S11434 [17NO]

———prohibit Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding to communities that violate Federal immigration regulations, S10207, S10210 [7OC]

———provide danger pay to certain Federal agents stationed in certain foreign field offices, S10280 [8OC]

Fairbanks, Kristine M.: tribute (S. Res. 150), S5538 [14MY]

FBI: authorize additional field agents to investigate financial crimes (S. 481), S2484 [25FE]

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

Jackson, Anne Marie: tribute (S. Res. 150), S5538 [14MY]

Jonesboro, LA: Jackson Parish Sheriff's Dept. recipient of Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, S9429 [16SE]

Kentucky: tribute to Excellence in Highway Safety Award recipients, S2963 [10MR]

———tribute to first responders for efforts in responding to ice storm, S2363 [23FE]

Lafourche Parish, LA: tribute to Lafourche Parish Police Social Services Section, S4509 [21AP]

Lakewood, WA: express condolences to families of slain police officers, S12043-S12045 [1DE], S12613 [7DE]

———express condolences to families of slain police officers (S. Res. 366), S12259 [2DE]

Law enforcement: grant limited immunity for reports of suspected terrorist activity or suspicious behavior and response (S. 879), S4680 [23AP]

Louisville, KY: tribute to first responders and volunteers for efforts in responding to flood, S8755 [4AU]

National Law Enforcement Museum Act: extend museum construction termination date (S. 1053), S5529 [14MY]

Nevada: tribute to law enforcement officers killed or injured in the line of duty, S5343 [12MY]

Ng, Nelson K.: tribute (S. Res. 150), S5538 [14MY]

North Dakota: tribute to first responders and volunteers for efforts in responding to flood, S4420-S4422 [20AP], S4498-S4500 [21AP]

Oakland, CA: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S3605 [23MR]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (S. Res. 140), S5339 [11MY]

Police Week: observance, S5311 [11MY], S5343 [12MY]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (S. 1611), S9012 [6AU]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance, S5049-S5051 [4MY]

———observance (S. Res. 87), S3933 [26MR], S4522 [21AP], S5496 [14MY]

Rosas, Robert, Jr.: express condolences to family and stand in solidarity with the Border Patrol as they continue their mission to preserve and defend our borders, S8550 [30JY]

Secret Service: adjust certain pension benefits as a result of the conversion to a new salary schedule, S6140, S6143 [4JN], S6245 [8JN], S7859 [22JY]

———transfer statutory entitlements to pay and hours of work for current members from District of Columbia Code to U.S. Code (S. 1510), S10378 [13OC]

Senate: tribute to Capitol Police, Architect of the Capitol, Senate Sergeant at Arms, and Sec. of the Senate staffs, S13784 [22DE]

Television: move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur (S. 328), S847-S849 [26JA]

———move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur (S. 352), S1050, S1051 [29JA]

———move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur, unanimous-consent request, S657 [16JA]

Terrorism: provide a point of order against any legislation that would weaken or eliminate critical terror-fighting tools, S4279 [2AP]

Tingwall, Andrew: New Mexico Military Institute Alumni Association, Inc., Hall of Fame inductee, S10467 [15OC]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: express condolences to family of Stephen T. Johns, commend staff for response to shooting, and condemn acts of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred (S. Res. 184), S6570, S6571 [11JN]

Reports filed

Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 1299) (H. Rept. 111-65), H4128 [30MR]

———Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 1299) (H. Rept. 111-66), H4128 [30MR]

Consideration of S. 352, DTV Delay Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 108) (H. Rept. 111-11), H919 [3FE]

COPS Improvements Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1139) (H. Rept. 111-78), H4579 [21AP]

Criminal Investigative Training Restoration Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3963) (H. Rept. 111-345), H13385 [1DE]

Customs and Border Protection Employees Serving Under Overseas Limited Appointment Conversion to a Permanent Appointment in Competitive Service: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1517) (H. Rept. 111-373), H14876 [14DE]

Fallen Heroes Flag Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 415) (H. Rept. 111-132), H6154 [3JN]

Nomination of David E. Demag To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8992 [6AU]

Nomination of David L. Cargill, Jr., To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10060 [1OC]

Nomination of John Gibbons To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12909 [10DE]

Nomination of John L. Kammerzell To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12909 [10DE]

Nomination of Mark A. Martinez To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13382 [17DE]

Nomination of Sharon J. Lubinski To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12321 [3DE]

Nomination of Stephen J. Smith To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12321 [3DE]

Nomination of Steven G. O'Donnell To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10318 [8OC]

Public Service Recognition Week: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 87), S4445 [20AP]

U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division Modernization Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1510) (S. Rept. 111-86), S10110 [5OC]

Use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 38) (H. Rept. 111-33), H3144 [10MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 38), H3123 [10MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 38, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, H3122 [10MR]

H. Res. 47, support goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day, H2636 [25FE]

H. Res. 108, consideration of S. 352, DTV Delay Act, H976 [4FE]

H. Res. 214, tribute to Kentucky volunteers for efforts in responding to ice storm, H4544 [21AP]

H. Res. 290, tribute to Oakland, CA, law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, H4199 [31MR]

H. Res. 299, Public Service Recognition Week, H5111 [5MY]

H. Res. 340, express condolences for victims of shootings at the American Civic Association in Binghamton, NY, and gratitude to responders to the shootings, and commend services of the American Civic Association, H4848 [28AP]

H. Res. 426, Peace Officers Memorial Day, H5738 [19MY]

H. Res. 529, express condolences to family and condemn murder of Stephen T. Johns, commend staff of U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for response to shooting, and condemn acts of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred, H6585 [11JN]

H. Res. 540, express condolences to families and friends of victims of explosion at ConAgra Foods, Inc., plant in Garner, NC, and commend those who responded to the tragedy, H6776 [15JN]

H. Res. 623, support goals and ideals of National Night Out, H9371 [9SE]

H. Res. 681, express condolences to family of Robert Rosas Jr., and stand in solidarity with the Border Patrol as they continue their mission to preserve and defend our borders, H9037 [29JY]

H. Res. 731, tribute to employees, partners in government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation and support goals and ideals of National Preparedness Month, H10078 [30SE]

H. Res. 896, concur in Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R. 1299, Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act, H12478-H12482 [6NO]

H. Res. 939, express condolences to families of slain police officers in Lakewood, WA, H13417 [2DE]

H.R. 738, Death in Custody Reporting Act, H884 [3FE]

H.R. 1139, COPS Improvements Act, H4656-H4658 [22AP]

H.R. 1299, Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act, H4190-H4192 [31MR]

H.R. 1517, allow certain Dept. of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment to be converted to a permanent appointment in competitive service, H14887 [15DE]

H.R. 3963, Criminal Investigative Training Restoration Act, H13415 [2DE]

S. 167, COPS Improvements Act, S213 [8JA]

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

S. 328, DTV Delay Act, H584 [27JA]

S. 352, DTV Delay Act, S1050 [29JA], H984 [4FE]

S. 1053, National Law Enforcement Museum Act construction termination date extension, S5529 [14MY]

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

S. 1510, U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division Modernization Act, S10378-S10380 [13OC]

S. 1749, Cell Phone Contraband Act, S10112 [5OC]

S. 2786, Enhanced Restitution Enforcement and Equitable Retirement Treatment Act, S11434-S11437 [17NO]

S. Res. 87, Public Service Recognition Week, S3933 [26MR], S4522 [21AP]

S. Res. 138, Concerns of Police Survivors (organization) anniversary, S5296, S5298 [7MY]

S. Res. 140, Peace Officers Memorial Day, S5332, S5339 [11MY]

S. Res. 150, tribute to Kristine M. Fairbanks, Anne Marie Jackson, and Nelson K. Ng, S5530, S5538 [14MY]

S. Res. 184, express condolences to family of Stephen T. Johns, commend staff for response to shooting at U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, and condemn acts of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred, S6568, S6571 [11JN]

S. Res. 366, express condolences to families of slain police officers in Lakewood, WA, S12162, S12259 [2DE]