CUELLAR, HENRY (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

FAA: authorizing appropriations for aviation safety and capacity improvement and providing stable cost-based funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 915), H5970 [21MY]

Higher Education Act: amend (H.R. 3221), H9678 [17SE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), H6812 [15JN], H6943 [17JN]

Articles and editorials

Backlog of VA Claims in Houston One of Country's Highest, Associated Press (news service), H7974 [10JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

Appropriations: establish legislative line-item veto (see H.R. 1294), H3402 [12MR]

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

———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4088), H13267 [18NO]

———express gratitude for service of Coast Guard and Marine Corps aircraft pilots and crewmembers lost off the coast of California (see H. Res. 891), H12456 [5NO]

———guarantee equity of military spouses with regard to matters of residency (see H.R. 1182), H2834 [25FE]

———mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (see H.R. 1177), H14982 [15DE]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1209), H3835 [24MR]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 816), H2875 [26FE]

ATF: authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by drug traffickers (see H.R. 495), H493 [23JA] (see H.R. 1448), H3337 [11MR]

Bass, Karen: tribute (see H. Res. 49), H1046 [4FE]

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

Brinker, Nancy Goodman: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 708), H11869 [27OC]

Budget: extend discretionary spending caps and pay-as-you-go for direct spending (see H.R. 2116), H4839 [27AP]

———reinstitute and update the pay-as-you-go requirement of budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation, enforced by the threat of annual, automatic sequestration (see H.R. 2920), H6971 [17JN]

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

Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (see H. Res. 213), H11516 [20OC]

Children and youth: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 1064), H6619 [11JN]

———update the national school nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold outside of school meals to conform to current nutrition science (see H.R. 1324), H6014 [21MY]

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

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see H. Res. 230), H3145 [10MR]

Clean Air Act: amend relative to renewable fuel standard (see H.R. 2409), H5664 [14MY]

Consumers: establish additional payday loan disclosure requirements and preempt certain State laws (see H.R. 1846), H7446 [25JN]

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

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

Dept. of Defense: anniversary of military aviation (see H. Res. 445), H6539 [10JN]

Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program (see H.R. 3943), H13267 [18NO]

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

———make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (see H.R. 2187), H5406 [11MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize additional resources to enhance security activities along the international border with Mexico (see H.R. 1867), H5582 [13MY]

———authorize appropriations for Operation Stonegarden (see H.R. 2047), H4686 [22AP]

———clarify use of funds relative to certain homeland security grants (see H.R. 3837), H11457 [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 (see H. Res. 731), H9441 [10SE]

———tribute to employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (see H. Res. 195), H2874 [26FE]

Dept. of HUD: provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see H.R. 3734), H11714 [22OC]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H13266 [18NO]

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

———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 775), H11740 [23OC]

Diseases: continue research into causes, treatment, education, and an eventual cure for diabetes, commend those involved, and support designation of Latino Diabetes Awareness Month (see H. Res. 69), H7706 [26JN]

———increase awareness of risks of breast cancer in young women and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer (see H.R. 1740), H12044 [28OC]

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

Education: stimulate collaboration with respect to, and provide for coordination and coherence of, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives (see H.R. 2710), H13355 [19NO]

Electric power: provide additional authorities to protect critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack (see H.R. 2195), H5060 [30AP]

Energy Awareness Month: recognize the Air Force and Dyess AFB, TX, for success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations (see H. Res. 845), H12045 [28OC]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (see H.R. 1910), H5000 [29AP]

Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: amend grant programs (see H.R. 3791), H11297 [13OC]

Financial institutions: return a sense of fairness and accountability to the deposit insurance premium assessment process (see H.R. 2897), H13002 [16NO]

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

Food: ensure safety (see H.R. 1332), H3053 [5MR]

———require disclosure of nutritional information on food offered for sale in food service establishments (see H.R. 1398), H3104 [9MR]

Fort Sam Houston, TX: tribute to Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Memorial Service Detachment unit for performance of military funeral honors for veterans (see H. Res. 916), H13266 [18NO]

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), H9962 [24SE]

Fuller, Millard: tribute (see H. Res. 385), H5062 [30AP]

GAO: conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions (see H.R. 1178), H2834 [25FE]

———reaffirm and clarify authority to audit and evaluate the programs, activities, and financial transactions of the intelligence community (see H.R. 1008), H1248 [11FE]

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

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

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 621), H8008 [10JY]

Grant, Johnny: tribute (see H. Res. 221), H3077 [6MR]

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

Harris County, TX: Aldine Independent School District recipient of Broad Foundations Broad Prize for Urban Education (see H. Res. 791), H10456 [1OC]

Hazardous substances: enhance public awareness of potential health effects posed by mercury (see H. Res. 648), H8100 [14JY]

Health: achieve access to comprehensive primary health care services and reform organization of primary care delivery through Community Health Center and National Health Service Corps programs expansion (see H.R. 1296), H3056 [5MR]

———improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 1998), H4915 [28AP]

Health care facilities: tribute to Barnes Jewish Hospital, Henry Ford Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Integris Baptist Hospital for completion of successful 16-person kidney transplant (see H. Res. 664), H12588 [6NO]

Health care professionals: increase number of primary care physicians and primary care providers and improve patient access to primary care services (see H.R. 2350), H5483 [12MY]

House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives and require such redistricting be conducted by independent commissions (see H.R. 3025), H8101 [14JY]

House Rules: require each standing committee to hold periodic hearings on waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in Government programs that committee may authorize (see H. Res. 40), H196 [13JA]

———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H10521 [6OC]

Immigration: improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the U.S. (see H.R. 2414), H5664 [14MY]

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

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

Insurance: regulate federally chartered or licensed insurers, agencies, and producers to ensure their stability and financial integrity and to protect policyholders and consumers (see H.R. 1880), H7086 [19JN]

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

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

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]

Johnson, Jim: tribute (see H. Res. 693), H9808 [22SE]

Kyle G. West Post Office Building, Georgetown, TX: designate (see H.R. 2422), H5793 [19MY]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1519 [12FE]

Medicaid: increase price transparency of hospital information and provide for additional research on consumer information on charges and out-of-pocket costs (see H.R. 2249), H5168 [5MY]

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

———extend Federal reimbursement of emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 1639), H9491 [14SE]

———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H13550 [7DE]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 156), H33 [6JA] (see H.R. 4255), H14744 [10DE]

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

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

Motor vehicles: restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see H.R. 2743), H6539 [10JN]

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

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn (see H.R. 2245), H8025 [13JY]

———mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 255), H69 [7JA]

National Coaches Appreciation Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 6), H8960 [28JY]

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 797), H10519 [6OC]

National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. 507), H6265 [4JN]

National Day of the Cowboy: designate (see H. Res. 322), H4523 [2AP]

National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 387), H5062 [30AP]

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

National Job Corps Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 163), H8101 [14JY]

National Preparedness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H9441 [10SE]

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

Native Americans: provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 31), H442 [21JA]

Navy: tribute to sailors of U.S. Submarine Force (see H. Res. 773), H11112 [7OC]

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

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

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 47), H1521 [12FE]

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), H6265 [4JN]

———modify procedures for closure or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 658), H7023 [18JN]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see H.R. 413), H13520 [3DE]

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

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

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H.R. 1885), H4519 [2AP]

Real Salt Lake (soccer team): tribute (see H. Res. 942), H13466 [2DE]

Roads and highways: amend laws relative to vehicle weight limitations applicable to the interstate system (see H.R. 1799), H6015 [21MY]

SBA: establish mentorship and assistance programs designed to help minority, veteran-owned, and woman-owned small businesses operate in the construction industry (see H.R. 3771), H11165 [8OC]

Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission: establish (see H.R. 1557), H12288 [3NO]

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 186), H9731 [17SE]

Social Security: ensure that trust fund receipts and disbursements are not included in a unified Federal budget and protect solvency by mandating that trust fund monies not be diverted to private accounts (see H.R. 1276), H2924 [3MR]

———extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 2), H194 [13JA]

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

Susan G. Komen for the Cure (organization): observe anniversary of Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure and commend transition to Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure (see H. Con. Res. 109), H5401 [7MY]

Taxation: allow carryback of certain net operating losses (see H.R. 2452), H10070 [29SE]

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

———expand military housing allowance exclusion to determine area gross income in determining whether a residential rental property is qualified for purposes of the exempt facility bond rules (see H.R. 3641), H12588 [6NO]

———extend and expand benefits for businesses operating in empowerment zones, enterprise communities, or renewal communities (see H.R. 1677), H11516 [20OC]

———extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2329), H13386 [1DE]

———increase deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 1552), H5000 [29AP]

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

———provide an exclusion from the gross estate for certain farmlands and lands subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 3524), H9491 [14SE]

———reduce depreciation recovery period for roof systems (see H.R. 426), H3748 [23MR]

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 836), H8708 [23JY]

———repeal termination of the estate tax, increase estate and gift tax unified credit, and coordinate a reduction in the maximum rate of tax with a phaseout of the deduction for State death taxes (see H.R. 3905), H12142 [29OC]

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

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H15503 [16DE]

———restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1521), H6266 [4JN]

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

———provide certain exemptions to drivers of intrastate commercial motor vehicles engaged in agricultural purposes (see H.R. 1220), H3078 [6MR]

Transportation Security Administration: enhance personnel system (see H.R. 1881), H7741 [7JY]

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), H12288 [3NO]

U.S. Public Service Academy: establish (see H.R. 2102), H6807 [15JN]

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to such Act (see H.R. 2255), H5168 [5MY]

Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission: establish (see H.R. 2134), H5486 [12MY]

White House Conference on Food and Nutrition: convene (see H.R. 1869), H5400 [7MY]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 61), H8495 [21JY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (see H.R. 347), H922 [3FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bankruptcy: establish a priority for the payment of claims for duties paid to the U.S. by licensed customs brokers and sureties on behalf of a debtor (see H.R. 313), H88 [8JA]

Courts: increase number of Federal judgeships in certain judicial districts with heavy caseloads of criminal immigration cases (see H.R. 314), H88 [8JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: identify and eliminate redundant reporting requirements and develop meaningful performance metrics for homeland security preparedness grants (see H.R. 3980), H12197 [2NO]

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

Education: provide universal service support to Head Start programs (see H.R. 2166), H4998 [29AP]

Federal agencies and departments: require review of Government programs for purposes of assessing their performance and improving their operations, and establish the Performance Improvement Council (see H.R. 2142), H4914 [28AP]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 2423), H5665 [14MY]

———designate Marcel C. Notzon II Jury Room (see H.R. 2423), H5665 [14MY]

Government: evaluate programs for efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability (see H.R. 1436), H3337 [11MR]

———require establishment of customer service standards for Federal agencies (see H.R. 315), H89 [8JA]

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

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities and communities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across the border with Mexico (see H.R. 1437), H3337 [11MR]

Medicare: provide payment for anesthesia services by anesthesiologists in certain rural hospitals in the same manner as for services by anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists (see H.R. 2204), H5060 [30AP]

Taxation: extend the special rule for contributions of book inventory to public schools (see H.R. 4201), H13519 [3DE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H7709 [7JY], H8011 [13JY], H14879 [15DE]

Letters

Backlog of disability claims applications at the Houston, TX, VA Regional Office: by, H7974 [10JY]

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]

Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H13412 [2DE]

———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H13412 [2DE]

Proclamations

Tribute to Othal Brand: by, E835 [1AP]

Tribute to South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse: by, E2540 [15OC]

Tribute to Texas Nurses Association: by, E1034 [30AP]

Remarks

AOC Holding Co.: tribute, E1888 [22JY]

Budget: reinstitute and update the pay-as-you-go requirement of budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation, enforced by the threat of annual, automatic sequestration (H.R. 2920), consideration (H. Res. 665), H8505 [22JY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), H11635 [22OC]

———provide mission requirement analysis for navigable portions of Rio Grande River international water boundary, H11635 [22OC]

Community service: reauthorize and reform national service laws (H.R. 1388), H3550 [18MR]

Dept. of Education: conduct outreach activities to educate students and their families about transition to Federal Direct lending, H9678 [17SE]

———make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (H.R. 2187), H5517 [13MY]

———reserve a certain portion of school modernization funds for grants to local educational agencies serving areas that are economically distressed or recovering from a natural disaster, H5517 [13MY]

Dept. of Energy: ensure minority-serving institutions are represented on the Solar Technology Roadmap Committee, H11608 [22OC]

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, H14888, H14889, H14890 [15DE]

———authorize to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized Center for Domestic Preparedness activities related to preparedness for and response to terrorism (H.R. 3978), H14890 [15DE]

———identify and eliminate redundant reporting requirements and develop meaningful performance metrics for homeland security preparedness grants (H.R. 3980), H13411, H13412, H13413 [2DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), H7183 [24JN]

———prohibit purchase of first-class airline tickets for employees except in special circumstances, H7183 [24JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: address backlog of disability claims applications at the Houston, TX, VA Regional Office, H7974 [10JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), H7974 [10JY]

EPA: study wastewater treatment facilities that discharge into the Rio Grande River and develop recommendations for improving monitoring, information sharing, and cooperation with Mexico, H3353 [12MR]

FAA: authorizing appropriations for aviation safety and capacity improvement and providing stable cost-based funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 915), H5971 [21MY]

———study radar signal locations impact on development of renewable energy technologies, H5971 [21MY]

GAO: develop plan to assist colonias relative to wastewater disposal, H3353 [12MR]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate Marcel C. Notzon II Jury Room (H.R. 2423), H11347 [14OC]

Guerra, Encarnacion A. (Carny): Junior Achievement of South Texas (organization) Laredo Business Hall of Fame inductee, E1045 [4MY]

Hidalgo, TX: Hidalgo Early College High School recipient of College Board (organization) Inspiration Award, E980 [27AP]

Higher Education Act: amend (H.R. 3221), H9678 [17SE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, E2371 [25SE]

House Rules: require each standing committee to hold periodic hearings on waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in Government programs that committee may authorize (H. Res. 40), H271 [14JA]

Laredo, TX: anniversary of Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center, E2989 [14DE]

Laredo Veterans Post Office, Laredo, TX: designate (H.R. 2325), H6758 [15JN]

McAllen (TX) Monitor: anniversary, E3003 [15DE]

Mejia, Carlos V.: Junior Achievement of South Texas (organization) Laredo Business Hall of Fame inductee, E1047 [4MY]

Point of order, H14890 [15DE]

Power resources: enhance research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies (H.R. 3585), H11608 [22OC]

Public buildings: prohibit funding for purchase of light bulbs that do not have the Energy Star or Federal Energy Management Program designation, H6943 [17JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), H6943 [17JN]

Social Security: extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), H258 [14JA]

South Texas Academic Rising Scholars (STARS) (organization): tribute, E2371 [25SE]

Texas A&M International University: anniversary, E2526 [14OC]

Votes: position on missed, H11127 [8OC]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1262), H3353 [12MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H8871 [27JY]

Tributes

Benavidez, Manuel, Jr., E880 [2AP]

Casseb, Solomon, Jr., E2699 [3NO]

Coronado, Eloisa, E1978 [24JY]

Devora, Pedro, E2359 [24SE]

Dickman, Norbert, E1051 [4MY]

Guerra, Encarnacion A. (Carny) and Emma Flores, E60 [9JA]

Jamison, Richard A., E2115 [31JY]

Luna, Mauro, E1248 [21MY]

Townsend, Norman A., E824 [31MR]

Tupper, Ron, E983 [27AP]