BILIRAKIS, GUS M. (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2892), H7191 [24JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards for Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance recipients (H.R. 1664), H4304 [1AP]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2647, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strength, H10488 [6OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: anniversary of Daughters of Penelope (see H. Res. 209), H2980 [4MR]

American Legion Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 679), H9443 [10SE]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: extend program for economic recovery payments (see H.R. 3691), H11869 [27OC]

Animals: prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 503), H780 [28JA]

Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 156), H6972 [17JN]

Armed Forces: commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas, for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq (see H. Res. 977), H15502 [16DE]

———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), H3078 [6MR]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1209), H4688 [22AP]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 816), H6076 [2JN]

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

———provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 704), H601 [27JA]

———provide vouchers for postal benefits for personal correspondence and small parcels to members serving or hospitalized overseas, and make such vouchers transferable (see H.R. 707), H601 [27JA]

Arms control: prevent entrance or extension of any agreement with Russia that would jeopardize U.S. deterrence capability relative to other countries' deployment of a nuclear arsenal (see H. Con. Res. 217), H13520 [3DE]

Army Community Covenant: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 170), H9282 [31JY]

Aviation: require inclusion on the no fly list certain detainees housed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 2503), H5791 [19MY]

Bass, Karen: tribute (see H. Res. 49), H493 [23JA]

Berlin Airlift: anniversary (see H. Res. 398), H5096 [4MY]

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

Bradford, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 60), H603 [27JA]

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

Business and industry: ensure that an employer may require employees to speak English while engaged in work (see H.R. 1588), H3640 [18MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for a celebration of Citizenship Day (see H. Con. Res. 136), H6012 [21MY]

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

China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (see H. Res. 605), H7705 [26JN]

———commend Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms (see H. Res. 156), H3438 [16MR]

———support detained human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren relative to investigation of the role poor construction and corruption played in death of children in school collapses during Sichuan earthquake (see H. Res. 877), H12141 [29OC]

Clyde L. Hillhouse Post Office Building, White Springs, FL: designate (see H.R. 3667), H11582 [21OC]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H11299 [13OC]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 450), H6076 [2JN]

Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 614), H6076 [2JN]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 634), H484 [22JA]

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversary of the Velvet Revolution that overthrew communist rule and reaffirm bonds of friendship and cooperation between the U.S. and the Slovak and Czech Republics (see H. Con. Res. 212), H12971 [7NO]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit presence in the U.S. of any alien formerly detained at the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 1238), H3706 [19MR]

———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), H5668 [14MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a loan program for eligible hospitals to establish residency training programs (see H.R. 914), H3105 [9MR]

———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H4524 [2AP]

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

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), H7086 [19JN]

———extend authority to regulate the security of chemical facilities (see H.R. 2477), H11581 [21OC]

———furnish the House of Representatives all information on the transfer of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into the U.S. for trial (see H. Res. 922), H13353 [19NO]

———transmit copy of intelligence assessment titled, ``Rightwing Extremism—Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment'' (see H. Res. 404), H5307 [6MY]

———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 Labor: authorize appropriations for the Veterans Workforce Investment Program (see H.R. 295), H88 [8JA]

———carry out a grant program to provide reintegration services through programs and facilities that emphasize services for homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children (see H.R. 293), H88 [8JA]

Dept. of the Interior: establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see H.R. 49), H5792 [19MY]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H4063 [26MR]

Dept. of Transportation: study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see H.R. 734), H1607 [13FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve energy and water efficiencies and conservation (see H.R. 292), H88 [8JA]

———improve laws relative to small business concerns and employment assistance (see H.R. 4220), H13627 (see H.R. 4220), H14370 [8DE]

———increase amount of subsistence allowance payable to veterans participating in vocational rehabilitation programs (see H.R. 297), H88 [8JA]

———increase amount payable to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services (see H.R. 1293), H8185 [15JY]

———make certain improvements in insurance and health care programs (see H.R. 3219), H8183 [15JY]

———make certain improvements in the service disabled veterans' insurance program (see H.R. 2713), H6263 [4JN]

———provide for entitlement under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to payment for test preparatory courses (see H.R. 3948), H12043 [28OC]

———reauthorize the small business loan program (see H.R. 294), H88 [8JA]

———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]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 307), H88 [8JA]

Diseases: coordinate Federal research efforts on, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (see H.R. 1570), H3526 [17MR]

———establish Centers for Disease Control and Prevention national screening program and allow States to provide medical assistance for individuals with colorectal cancer or polyps (see H.R. 1189), H6538 [10JN]

———increase awareness of risks of breast cancer in young women and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer (see H.R. 1740), H6415 [9JN]

Elijah Pat Larkins Post Office Building, Pompano Beach, FL: designate (see H.R. 1271), H4583 [21AP]

English language: declare as national language of U.S. (see H.R. 1229), H2873 [26FE]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H1247 [11FE]

EPA: exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 391), H15503 [16DE]

Europe: take necessary steps to deploy missile defense system in Europe to help provide such a defense to U.S. allies in Europe while enhancing U.S. defenses against missile attacks (see H. Res. 319), H4523 [2AP] (see H. Res. 581), H7446 [25JN]

Executive Office of the President: prohibit funding for salaries or expenses of any task force or council established by the President and headed by an unconfirmed official or adviser (see H.R. 3226), H9443 [10SE]

———require a report and congressional hearings on responsibilities, authorities, and powers of certain unconfirmed officials or advisers (see H. Con. Res. 185), H9999 [25SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 37), H2980 [4MR]

———recognize contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 428), H5668 [14MY]

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

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H4026 [25MR]

———preserve rights granted under second amendment to the Constitution in national parks and national wildlife refuge areas (see H.R. 1684), H5667 [14MY]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 17), H6075 [2JN]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 1074), H5712 [18MY]

Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see H.R. 1584), H13521 [3DE]

Florida Keys Scenic Highway: Dept. of Transportation All-American Road designee (see H. Res. 917), H13266 [18NO]

Foreign aid: prohibit expenditure of U.S. taxpayer dollars on nuclear assistance to state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3107), H9207 [30JY]

———verify that persons who receive U.S. foreign assistance are not affiliated with or do not support terrorist organizations or do not otherwise commit or support acts of terrorism (see H.R. 1062), H1604 [13FE]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 252), H3527 [17MR]

———recognize that U.N. resolutions on ``defamation of religions'' are incompatible with fundamental freedoms of individuals to freely exercise and peacefully express religious beliefs (see H. Res. 763), H12198 [2NO]

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), H5097 [4MY]

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: anniversary of birth (see H. Res. 603), H7705 [26JN]

Germany: anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (see H. Res. 496), H7024 [18JN]

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

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 513), H6265 [4JN]

Government: prohibit from awarding contracts, grants, or other agreements to, providing any other Federal funds to, or engaging in activities that promote certain indicted organizations (see H.R. 3571), H9548 [15SE]

Great Britain: encourage return of Parthenon Marbles to Grecce (see H. Con. Res. 122), H5399 [7MY]

Greece: independence anniversary (see H.J. Res. 39), H3104 [9MR] (see H. Res. 273), H3705 [19MR]

———recognize and appreciate significance, heroism, and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commend the PanCretan Association of America (see H. Res. 227), H3105 [9MR]

———urge designation as a program country under the visa waiver program if certain requirements are satisfied (see H.R. 2261), H5168 [5MY]

Health: urge Members of Congress favoring a public, federally-run health insurance option to forgo participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and agree to enroll in such option (see H. Res. 615), H8357 [17JY]

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), H4733 [23AP]

Honduras: support fair and free elections and recognize such elections as an important step in the consolidation of democracy (see H. Res. 749), H9730 [17SE]

———support people, condemn illegal attempt to alter Constitution of Honduras, and seek peaceful resolution on election referendum (see H. Res. 619), H7837 [8JY]

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: require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 225), H5486 [12MY]

———require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet prior to consideration by the House (see H. Res. 554), H9900 [23SE]

Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 1868), H6076 [2JN]

Insurance: provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 3217), H9282 [31JY]

Intelligence services: tribute to members of the U.S. intelligence community whose efforts have protected America from a terrorist attack for the past eight years (see H. Res. 497), H6075 [2JN]

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), H5400 [7MY]

———ensure companies operating in the U.S. that receive Federal funds are not conducting business in Iran (see H.R. 3922), H11739 [23OC]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see H.R. 1985), H4579 [21AP] (see H.R. 2194), H5170 [5MY]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5000 [29AP]

———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]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1980), H4579 [21AP]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 1228), H2873 [26FE]

Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 1623), H3703 [19MR]

———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H5668 [14MY]

Levinson, Robert: engage with Iran to raise his case at every opportunity, urge Iran to fulfill promises of assistance to his family, and call on Iran to share results of its investigation into his disappearance with the FBI (see H. Con. Res. 36), H4027 [25MR]

Lieutenant Commander Roy H. Boehm Post Office Building, Port Charlotte, FL: designate (see H.R. 2470), H5712 [18MY]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 49), H6077 [2JN]

Macedonia: work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (see H. Res. 486), H6013 [21MY]

Medicaid: require coverage for freestanding birth center services (see H.R. 2358), H5484 [12MY]

Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2017), H8009 [10JY]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H7086 [19JN]

Motor vehicles: restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see H.R. 2743), H7947 [9JY]

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

National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 710), H9280 [31JY]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 442), H5667 [14MY]

National Hurricane Research Initiative: establish (see H.R. 327), H89 [8JA]

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

National Labor Relations Act: ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the NLRB (see H.R. 1176), H3338 [11MR]

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

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

National Travel and Tourism Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 105), H5582 [13MY]

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

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1243), H4397 [1AP]

Pensacola, FL: anniversary (see H. Res. 166), H1520 [12FE]

Pittsburgh Steelers (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 110), H1046 [4FE]

Proliferation Security Initiative: recognize role in preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 604), H9207 [30JY]

Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process (see H.R. 2499), H6539 [10JN]

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 641), H8100 [14JY]

Real estate: impose a moratorium on the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (see H.R. 3044), H10457 [1OC]

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 131), H922 [3FE]

Russia: condition continued membership in the G8 on compliance with international obligations and commitment to democratic principles and standards (see H. Con. Res. 61), H2835 [25FE]

Rwanda: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 87), H4129 [30MR]

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

Sergeant Marcus Mathes Post Office, Dade City, FL: designate (see H.R. 1516), H3437 [16MR]

Sidney M. Aronovitz U.S. Courthouse, Key West, FL: designate (see H.R. 2913), H7147 [23JN]

Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 1067), H2836 [25FE]

———exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 2287), H5307 [6MY]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 235), H2925 [3MR]

St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission: establish (see H.R. 480), H195 [13JA]

Sudan: anniversary of declaration of genocide in Darfur (see H. Con. Res. 159), H7445 [25JN]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 1206), H2872 [26FE]

Taiwan: express concerns relative to impact of China on freedom, security, and stability (see H. Con. Res. 200), H15504 [16DE]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 55), H2602 [23FE]

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

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1203), H6014 [21MY]

———allow individuals eligible for veterans health benefits to contribute to health savings accounts (see H.R. 2974), H9282 [31JY]

———allow unused amounts in a health flexible spending arrangement to be carried over to subsequent plan years or deposited into certain health or retirement plans (see H.R. 544), H9281 [31JY]

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

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H6014 [21MY]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 982), H12197 [2NO]

Taxpayer March on Washington: tribute to participants (see H. Res. 870), H11790 [26OC]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H2632 [24FE]

Thatcher, Margaret: tribute (see H. Res. 378), H4999 [29AP]

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

———transmit to the House of Representatives a copy of the Aviation Security Screening Management Standard Operating Procedures manual and any subsequent revisions (see H. Res. 980), H15502 [16DE]

Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 220), H3077 [6MR] (see H. Res. 236), H3338 [11MR]

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), H12198 [2NO]

———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 557), H380 [15JA]

———refund U.S. taxpayer dollars expended on the Durban Review Conference (see H.R. 3231), H8410 [20JY]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: ensure any greenhouse gas emissions agreement would not harm the U.S. economy, require international inspections, or permit inequitable compliance (see H. Res. 945), H14446 [9DE]

U.N. World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Related Intolerance: prohibit funding for and participation in Durban Review Conference and its preparatory activities (see H. Res. 42), H162 [9JA]

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

University of Florida: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 58), H195 [13JA]

University of Mary Washington: anniversary (see H. Res. 77), H1160 [10FE]

Venezuela: acknowledge growing threat of anti-Semitism and express support for Jewish community (see H. Con. Res. 124), H5484 [12MY]

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

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 gave their lives in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 495), H6075 [2JN]

Zimbabwe: recognize threat to international security and basic human dignity posed by the decline of economic, humanitarian, and human rights conditions in Zimbabwe (see H. Res. 238), H3401 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: guarantee a pay increase for members that exceeds the Employment Cost Index (see H.R. 1592), H3641 [18MR]

Dept. of Defense: establish a TRICARE mail-order pharmacy pilot program (see H.R. 806), H920 [3FE]

———support the NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries Ocean for Life Program, including covering the cost of participants (see H.R. 3294), H8585 [22JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct pilot program to deploy mobile biometric identification equipment on maritime vessels for immigration enforcement (see H.R. 752), H778 [28JA] (see H.R. 1148), H2631 [24FE]

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

Dept. of the Treasury: require a public database of executive compensation of institutions receiving assistance under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 807), H920 [3FE]

Dungy, Tony: tribute (see H. Res. 70), H382 [15JA]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I: U.S. visit (see H. Res. 838), H11458 [15OC]

Health: recognize the importance of increased awareness of sleep apnea (see H. Res. 384), H5062 [30AP]

Medicare: cover hearing aids and auditory rehabilitation services (see H.R. 504), H323 [14JA]

Middle East: direct the President to transmit a report to Congress on anti-American incitement to violence (see H.R. 2278), H5306 [6MY]

SBA: improve preference for small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans (see H.R. 3363), H8959 [28JY]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of a principal residence by certain current and former servicemembers (see H.R. 309), H88 [8JA]

———allow tax credit to businesses who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve for the value of service not performed during active military duty (see H.R. 810), H920 [3FE]

———exclude from gross income certain amounts of military basic pay (see H.R. 1624), H3704 [19MR]

———provide a credit for hurricane and tornado mitigation expenditures (see H.R. 308), H88 [8JA]

Veterans: continuation of dependency and indemnity compensation for the surviving spouse of a veteran if such spouse remarries after a certain age (see H.R. 809), H920 [3FE]

———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H88 [8JA]

———improve benefits for former POW (see H.R. 944), H1157 [10FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 811), H920 [3FE]

Remarks

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: anniversary of Daughters of Penelope (H. Res. 209), E2559 [15OC]

Appropriations: making omnibus appropriations (H.R. 1105), earmark declaration, E400 [25FE], E612 [10MR]

Armed Forces: provide vouchers for postal benefits for personal correspondence and small parcels to members serving or hospitalized overseas, and make such vouchers transferable, H7379 [25JN]

———provide vouchers for postal benefits for personal correspondence and small parcels to members serving or hospitalized overseas, and make such vouchers transferable (H.R. 707), E1216 [20MY]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, H11137 [8OC]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H8562 [22JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), H7379 [25JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), conference report, H11137 [8OC]

———F-22 aircraft program funding, H11137 [8OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E2013 [27JY]

———national missile defense system funding, H11137 [8OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct pilot program to deploy mobile biometric identification equipment on maritime vessels for immigration enforcement (H.R. 1148), H3764 [24MR]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), H7191, H7192 [24JN]

———provide for a privacy official within each component of the Dept. (H.R. 1617), H3762 [24MR]

———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), H10079 [30SE]

———tribute to employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (H. Res. 195), H2937 [4MR]

———Visa Security Program funding, H7191, H7192 [24JN]

Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, H13011 [17NO]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), earmark declaration, E1554 [24JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: ensure companies will not be subject to compensation standards as a result of doing business with Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance recipients, H4304 [1AP]

———prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards for Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance recipients (H.R. 1664), H4304 [1AP]

———reform the Troubled Asset Relief Program and ensure accountability under such Program (H.R. 384), consideration (H. Res. 62), H334 [15JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize major medical facility leases (S. 1717), H10559, H10561 [7OC]

———provide two-fiscal year budget authority for certain medical care accounts (H.R. 1016), concur in Senate amendment with an amendment (H. Res. 804), H10556, H10558 [7OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3293), earmark declaration, E1918 [24JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E1889 [22JY]

Eckert, Beverly: tribute (H. Res. 201), H2935 [4MR]

Economy: require companies receiving Federal bailout funds to disclose executive compensation, H334 [15JA]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I: U.S. visit (H. Res. 838), H11828 [27OC]

El Salvador: elections, E658 [12MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), earmark declaration, E1751 [14JY]

GAO: study roles and responsibilities of the Depts. of Homeland Security and Transportation relative to pipeline security and safety issues, H6177 [4JN]

Government: prohibit from awarding contracts, grants, or other agreements to, providing any other Federal funds to, or engaging in activities that promote certain indicted organizations (H.R. 3571), H9555 [16SE]

Greece: independence anniversary (H. Res. 273), H3782 [24MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3200), H8440 [21JY], H8890 [28JY], H11819 [27OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3962), H12216 [3NO], H12882 [7NO]

———provide for adult stem cell research, H2963 [4MR]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research, H2963 [4MR]

Italy: express condolences to the citizens and support for Italian Government in aftermath of devastating earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region (H. Res. 430), H6750 [15JN]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn hostile rhetoric and activities towards the Republic of Korea and engage in mutual dialogue to enhance inter-Korean relations (H. Res. 309), H6753, H6755 [15JN]

Middle East: direct the President to transmit a report to Congress on anti-American incitement to violence (H.R. 2278), H13559 [8DE]

National Preparedness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 731), H10079 [30SE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), earmark declaration, E1440 [17JN]

Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (H.R. 632), H1126, H1127 [10FE]

Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction: provide additional personnel authorities (S. 615), H6749 [15JN]

Takamiyama Daigoro: honor contributions to Sumo wrestling and to U.S.-Japan relations (H. Res. 479), H6756 [15JN]

Taxation: preserve Federal income tax deduction for charitable giving, H11986 [28OC]

Transportation Security Administration: airport explosive detection systems reimbursement, H6177 [4JN]

———authorize programs (H.R. 2200), H6177 [4JN]

University of Florida: tribute to football team (H. Res. 58), H406 [21JA]

Votes: position on missed, H3412 [16MR], H7018 [18JN]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (H. Res. 234), H3774, H3776 [24MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H378 [15JA], H8097 [14JY], H8493 [21JY], H8584 [22JY]

Tributes

Brown, Ralph, E1274 [2JN]

Brown, Robert, E1274 [2JN]

Derridinger, Richard K., E2816 [19NO]

Diamandis, Themistocles (John), H374 [15JA]

Giordano, Marilyn, E1365 [10JN]

Jones, Jack H., H8068 [14JY]

Williams, Bob, E1216 [20MY]