DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Amendments

Appropriations: making (H.R. 2892), S7167, S7172, S7179, S7201, S7210, S7211, S7212, S7213 [7JY], S7230, S7231, S7241, S7243, S7269, S7270, S7271, S7272, S7273, S7274, S7275 [8JY], S7289, S7292, S7302, S7303, S7304, S7307, S7308, S7309, S7327, S7328, S7329, S7330, S7331 [9JY], H7087 [19JN], H7186, H7188, H7189, H7191, H7193, H7196, H7199, H7206, H7207, H7208, H7210, H7211, H7213, H7214 [24JN]

———making (H.R. 2892), consideration (H. Res. 573), H7172 [24JN]

———making (H.R. 2892), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 829), H11392 [15OC]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), H11640, H11673, H11680, H11681, H11682, H11683, H11684 [22OC], H11717, H11718, H11719, H11720, H11721 [23OC]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), consideration (H. Res. 853), H11629 [22OC]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen efforts to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material (H.R. 730), S13886 [23DE]

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

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

Transportation Security Administration: authorize programs (H.R. 2200), H6183, H6193, H6196, H6198, H6199, H6200, H6201, H6202, H6205, H6206, H6208, H6209, H6210, H6211, H6215 [4JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2892, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S7312 [9JY], H10419 [1OC]

Articles and editorials

Ambushed by a Drug War, S8075 [24JY]

Did Fired OC Air Marshal Endanger Flying Public, or Protect It?, E1721 [10JY]

Enemy Within, S8076 [24JY]

Obama Nominee Omitted Ties to Biotech, S11103 [4NO]

TSA Employees Give Management Low Marks, H731 [28JA]

12 Federal Agents Are Slain in Mexico, S8078 [24JY]

Bills and resolutions

APEC Business Travel Program: establish to issue Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards to business and Government leaders engaged in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) business (see S. 1633), S8993 [6AU] (see H.R. 3192), H8024 [13JY]

Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security discretionary spending (see H.R. 377, 378, 381), H159 [9JA]

———making (see S. 1298), S6804 [18JN] (see H.R. 2892), H6902 [16JN]

———making (H.R. 2892), consideration (see H. Res. 573), H7144 [23JN]

———making (H.R. 2892), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 829), H11383 [14OC]

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

Aviation: ensure fair treatment in the security screening of individuals with metal implants travelling by air (see H.R. 2335), H5399 [7MY]

———enter into an agreement with the Air Force to use Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions (see H.R. 1627), H3704 [19MR]

———establish an appeal and redress process for individuals wrongly delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight (see H.R. 559), H380 [15JA]

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

———impose requirements on searches of laptop computers and other similar devices (see H.R. 239), H69 [7JA] (see H.R. 1726), H4061 [26MR]

Business and industry: prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see H.R. 3116), H7740 [7JY]

Center for Domestic Preparedness: authorize to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized activities related to preparedness for and response to terrorism (see H.R. 3978), H12197 [2NO]

Chemicals: extend authority to regulate the security of chemical facilities (see H.R. 2477), H5790 [19MY]

———prohibit approval of chemical facility site security plans unless the facility meets or exceeds State or local security requirements (see H.R. 261), H70 [7JA]

Citizenship: provide for ceremonies on or near Independence Day to administer oaths of allegiance to legal immigrants whose applications for citizenship have been approved (see H.R. 2363), H5484 [12MY]

Civil liberties: protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personally identifiable information collected by States when issuing driver's licenses and identification documents (see S. 1261), S6580 [15JN]

Coast Guard: assist in the defense of U.S. mariners and vessels against piracy and ensure traditional right of self-defense of those vessels against piracy (see H.R. 2984), H7085 [19JN]

———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3619), H9806 [22SE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), consideration (see H. Res. 853), H11580 [21OC]

———improve benefits (see H.R. 2901), H6903 [16JN]

———reauthorize (see S. 1194), S6186 [4JN]

Colleges and universities: establish a program to award grants to institutions of higher education for the establishment or expansion of cybersecurity professional development programs (see H.R. 266), H70 [7JA]

Consolidated Natural Resources Act: delay implementation of provisions applying Federal immigration laws to the Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 3647), H9961 [24SE]

———make technical corrections to provisions applying Federal immigration laws to the Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 3658), H9998 [25SE] (see H.R. 3770), H11165 [8OC]

Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (see S. 569), S3025 [11MR]

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

Dept. of Defense: require study and report on feasibility and potential of establishing a deep water sea port in the Arctic to protect and advance strategic U.S. interests (see S. 2849), S12708 [8DE]

Dept. of Transportation: permit use of certain funds to establish a cross-border motor carrier demonstration program allowing Mexico-domiciled motor carriers to operate beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area (see H.R. 1611), H3703 [19MR]

Deputy Sec. for Management: establish (see S. 872), S4669 [23AP]

Disasters: award grants to regional biocontainment laboratories for maintaining surge capacity to be used to respond to acts of bioterrorism or outbreaks of infectious diseases (see H.R. 1150), H2631 [24FE]

———provide that an outbreak of infectious disease or act of terrorism may be a major disaster under the Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (see S. 2863), S12909 [10DE]

Diseases: enhance preparedness for outbreaks of infectious disease to protect homeland security (see S. 2864), S12909 [10DE]

Education: strengthen communities through English literacy and civic education for new citizens (see S. 1478), S7779 [21JY] (see H.R. 3249), H8355 [17JY]

Employment: make permanent the E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation (see H.R. 3676), H10407 [30SE]

Equuleus (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3112), H7705 [26JN]

FBI: require States and Federal agencies, departments, and courts to provide certain statistics to the FBI and require the FBI to publish such statistics (see H.R. 150), H33 [6JA]

FCC: study uses of amateur radio for emergency and disaster relief communications, identify impediments to deployment of such communications, and make recommendations for relief of such impediments (see H.R. 2160), H4998 [29AP]

Federal aid programs: clarify use of funds relative to certain homeland security grants (see S. 2793), S11492 [18NO] (see H.R. 3837), H11457 [15OC]

———require that grant recipients submit reports on expenditures as a condition of receipt of homeland security grants (see H.R. 625), H442 [21JA]

Federal employees: 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]

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

———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]

Federal-State relations: 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]

FEMA: establish as an independent agency (see S. 412), S2144 [11FE] (see H.R. 1174), H2833 [25FE]

———extend the Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program (see H.R. 1819), H4249 [31MR]

———limit number of Urban Areas Security Initiative grants awarded and clarify the risk assessment formula used to determine such grants (see H.R. 4182), H13466 [2DE]

———waive certain provisions of the pre-September 11, 2001, Fire Grant Program (see S. 1049), S5501 [14MY]

Foreign countries: extend authority to waive certain requirements under the visa waiver program (see H.R. 2954), H7022 [18JN]

———modify requirements for participation in the visa waiver program (see S. 203), S308 [12JA]

Foreign trade: reauthorize customs facilitation and trade enforcement functions and programs (see S. 1631), S8993 [6AU]

GAO: conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions (see S. 704), S3785 [25MR] (see H.R. 1178), H2834 [25FE]

Geysir (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2671), H6075 [2JN]

Government regulations: conduct a survey to determine the level of compliance with national consensus standards and any barriers to achieving compliance with such standards (see S. 602), S3113 [16MR] (see H.R. 1499), H3401 [12MR]

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

Gulf Coast Civic Works Commission: establish (see H.R. 2269), H5306 [6MY]

Gulf Diver IV (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2694), H6155 [3JN]

Haiti: make nationals eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 144), H33 [6JA]

———support temporary protected status for nationals currently residing in the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 165), H8355 [17JY]

Havre, MT: improve efficiency of customs and other services at the Wild Horse port of entry (see S. 573), S3025 [11MR]

Human rights: recognize importance of the Border Patrol in combating human smuggling and commend the Dept. of Justice for increasing the rate of human smuggler prosecutions (see H. Res. 14), H37 [6JA]

Hurricanes: establish an independent, Presidentially-appointed commission to assess the circumstances related to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina (see H.R. 62), H30 [6JA]

Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: prohibit funds from being used in contravention of provision on sending or receiving information on citizenship or immigration status (see S. 95), S42 [6JA]

Immigration: construct a reinforced fence along a certain length of the U.S.-Mexico border and gain operational control over such border (see H.R. 3289), H8584 [22JY]

———create an electronic employment eligibility verification system to ensure that all U.S. workers are legally able to work (see H.R. 1096), H1606 [13FE]

———enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2406), H5664 [14MY]

———establish procedures for issuance of ``no match'' letters to employers by the SSA and notification of the Dept. of Homeland Security regarding such letters (see H.R. 589), H381 [15JA]

———exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from numerical limitations on immigrant visas (see S. 1337), S6993 [24JN] (see H.R. 2412), H5664 [14MY]

———expedite adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability (see S. 1409), S7261 [8JY] (see H.R. 1785), H4128 [30MR]

———extend certain programs (see H.R. 2679), H6154 [3JN]

———improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the U.S. (see S. 1038), S5501 [14MY] (see H.R. 2414), H5664 [14MY]

———improve sharing of information and enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 1199), H2835 [25FE]

———permanently authorize EB-5 regional center program (see H.R. 4259), H14742 [10DE]

———permit certain Mexican children, and accompanying adults, to obtain a waiver of the documentation requirements otherwise required to enter the U.S. as a temporary visitor (see H.R. 937), H1156 [10FE]

———provide for naturalization of certain high school graduates (see H.R. 2681), H6154 [3JN]

———provide penalties for individuals who engage in schemes to defraud aliens (see S. 577), S3073 [12MR] (see H.R. 1992), H4580 [21AP]

———provide safeguards against faulty asylum procedures and improve conditions of detention for detainees (see S. 1594), S8992 [6AU]

———reform (see H.R. 264), H70 [7JA] (see H.R. 4321), H14981 [15DE]

———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see S. 1505), S8038 [23JY] (see H.R. 3308), H8706 [23JY]

———reform detention procedures (see H.R. 1215), H2873 [26FE]

———reform H-2B program (see H.R. 4381), H15500 [16DE]

———reform policies relative to family-sponsored immigrants and reduce the number of such immigrants (see H.R. 878), H1042 [4FE]

———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 completion of a certain number of miles of reinforced fencing along the Southwest border by a certain date (see H.R. 3236), H8302 [16JY]

———require Federal contractors to participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification (see H.R. 138), H33 [6JA]

———require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (see S. 1335), S6993 [24JN] (see H.R. 2670), H6075 [2JN]

———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]

———strengthen criminal penalties for certain violations (see H.R. 128), H32 [6JA]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (see S. 2336), S10921 [29OC] (see H.R. 1467), H3399 [12MR]

IRS: notify the Dept. of Homeland Security of employer returns showing the employment of unauthorized employees, require the termination of such employees, and allow employees to contest the information (see H.R. 142), H33 [6JA]

Law enforcement: ensure detainees are treated humanely, provided adequate medical care, and granted certain specific rights (see S. 1550), S8557 [30JY]

———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]

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

Law enforcement officers: 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]

Law enforcment: develop and implement a mitigation plan to address the ecological impacts of border security measures and activities (see H.R. 3629), H9806 [22SE]

Maya (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 1057), H1520 [12FE]

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]

Mexico: authorize additional resources to enhance security activities along the international border with Mexico (see H.R. 1867), H4518 [2AP]

———reduce amount of financial assistance in response to illegal border crossings into the U.S. (see S. 91), S41 [6JA]

Military installations: establish national emergency centers (see H.R. 645), H485 [22JA]

National Applications Office: close (see H.R. 2704), H6263 [4JN]

———prohibit expenditure of funds (see H.R. 2703), H6263 [4JN]

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 285), S9840 [24SE] (see H. Res. 797), H10519 [6OC]

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

National security: authorize grants for use in response to homeland security events of national and international significance (see S. 1187), S6185 [4JN]

———develop strategy to prevent over-classification of homeland security information and promote the sharing of unclassified homeland security information (see H.R. 553), H380 [15JA]

———establish a border protection strategy and address ecological and environmental impacts of border security infrastructure, measures, and activities (see H.R. 2076), H4732 [23AP]

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

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

———provide discretionary grants for use in high-threat, high-density urban areas (see H.R. 732), H602 [27JA]

———reform system to employ all elements of national power effectively to meet the challenges of the current security environment (see H. Con. Res. 148), H6618 [11JN]

Northern Mariana Islands: clarify transitional status of certain foreign workers (see H.R. 4397), H15501 [16DE]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen efforts to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material (see H.R. 730), H602 [27JA]

Office for Bombing Prevention: establish to address terrorist explosive threats (see H.R. 549), H379 [15JA]

Office of Detention and Removal: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 2048), H4686 [22AP]

Office of Disability Coordination: establish (see S. 1386), S7071 [25JN]

Office of Tribal Government Homeland Security: establish (see H.R. 1697), H3834 [24MR]

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

Passports: require Depts. of Homeland Security and State to accept passport cards for air travel (see S. 321), S826 [26JA]

POW: 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]

Privacy: provide for a privacy official within each component of the Dept. (see H.R. 1617), H3703 [19MR]

Public documents: 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]

Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program: extend (see S. 1694), S9653 [22SE] (see H.R. 3348), H8872 [27JY] (see H.R. 3633), H9899 [23SE]

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

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]

Securing the Cities Initiative: authorize (see H.R. 2611), H6011 [21MY]

Shipping industry: improve port and intermodal supply chain security (see S. 915), S4807 [28AP]

———improve port safety and security (see S. 1385), S7071 [25JN]

Ships and vessels: 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]

Taxation: provide for payments in lieu of taxes for certain land (see H.R. 4251), H14445 [9DE]

———provide relief for obtaining transportation worker identification credentials (see H.R. 1097), H1606 [13FE]

Telecommunications: study emergency communications (see S. 1755), S10162 [6OC]

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

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

———require a report setting forth the U.S. global strategy to combat and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (see S. 894), S4669 [23AP]

———transmit to the House of Representatives all information relating to the immigration status of any detainees and foreign persons suspected of terrorism (see H. Res. 570), H7085 [19JN]

Transportation Security Administration: authorize programs (see H.R. 2200), H5060 [30AP]

———authorize programs (H.R. 2200), consideration (see H. Res. 474), H6008 [21MY]

———engage in a negotiated rulemaking process for purposes of creating a security regiment for general aviation aircraft (see H.R. 3093), H7704 [26JN]

———enhance personnel system (see H.R. 1881), H4519 [2AP]

———enhance security against terrorist attacks and other security threats to rail and mass transit lines (see H. Res. 28), H71 [7JA]

———modify authority to issue emergency regulations and security directives using emergency procedures (see H.R. 3678), H10407 [30SE]

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

———transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) (see H.R. 2216), H5061 [30AP]

———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]

Tung, Vichai Sae: relief (see S. 145), S43 [6JA]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (see S. 2336), S10921 [29OC]

———reauthorize and improve (see S. 1726), S9930 [29SE]

Volunteer workers: support recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services personnel (see S. 822), S4311 [2AP]

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

Zipper (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 360), H91 [8JA]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making (H.R. 2892), S7253 [8JY]

Conference reports

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2892), H11195-H11257 [13OC]

Cost Estimates

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

Letters

Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security (AgJobs) Act: Arturo S. Rodriguez, United Farm Workers (organization), S5519 [14MY]

———Change To Win (organization), S5517 [14MY]

———John Wilson, Dairy Farmers of America (organization), S5517 [14MY]

———Kevin Priest, Society of American Florists, S5518 [14MY]

———Nancy E. Foster, U.S. Apple Association, S5517 [14MY]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S5519 [14MY]

———Richard Nadler, Americas Majority (organization), S5518 [14MY]

———Robert J. Dolibois and Craig J. Regelbrugge, American Nursery & Landscape Association, S5518 [14MY]

———Ron Sparks, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, S5519 [14MY]

———Thomas A. Nassif, Western Growers Association, S5518 [14MY]

———Wade Henderson and Nancy Zirkin, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, S5517 [14MY]

Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant funding: Heather Schafer, National Volunteer Fire Council, S7301 [9JY]

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

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

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

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

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

Coast Guard appropriations: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H11637 [22OC]

———Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H11637 [22OC]

———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H11637, H11638 [22OC]

———Representative Waxman, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H11638 [22OC]

Continue Transportation Security Clearinghouse background screening services for aviation workers: several airport managers and directors, H6181 [4JN]

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]

Dept. of Homeland Security report regarding right-wing extremist groups: Representative Burgess, H4682 [22AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security Securing the Cities Initiative funding: several New York, NY, metropolitan area law enforcement and first responder organizations, H7189 [24JN]

Ensure Border Patrol agents have access to public lands and remove certain restrictions in order to allow enforcement of immigration and drug smuggling laws: Suzanne Bibby, Eagle Forum (organization), S9802 [24SE]

———T.J. Bonner, American Federation of Government Employees, S9802 [24SE]

GAO study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5429 [12MY]

———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H5429 [12MY]

Lincoln Parish, LA, Public Safety Complex funding: Andy Brown, Jackson Parish, LA, Sheriff's Office, S7240 [8JY]

———Arlena Zeigler-McDonald, Louisiana Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, S7240 [8JY]

———Bryant O. Hammett, Jr., Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries, S7240 [8JY]

———Dennis E. Woodward, Lincoln Parish, LA, Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, S7240 [8JY]

———Gary Sexton, Webster Parish, LA, Sheriff's Office, S7240 [8JY]

———Henry L. Whitehorn, Louisiana State Police, S7239 [8JY]

———John E. Ballance, Bienville Parish, LA, Sheriff's Office, S7240 [8JY]

———Ken Bailey, Claiborne Parish, LA, Sheriff's Office, S7240 [8JY]

———Mark A. Cooper, Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, S7239 [8JY]

———Mike Strain, Louisiana Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry, S7240 [8JY]

———Richard Fewell, Ouachita Parish, LA, Sheriff's Office, S7240 [8JY]

———Robert G. Buckley, Union Parish, LA, Sheriff's Office, S7240 [8JY]

National Bombing Prevention Act: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H903 [3FE]

———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H903 [3FE]

Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act: Representative Bennie Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H3766 [24MR]

———Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H3766 [24MR]

———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H3766 [24MR]

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

———several Representatives, H378 [15JA]

Prohibit funding to construct or modify any facility in the U.S. to permanently or temporarily hold any individual detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: several Cabinet members, S11408 [17NO]

Prohibit States from requiring separate security background checks for transportation worker identification credential (TWIC) cards unless necessitated by a compelling reason: Addys Kuryla, Port of Miami, FL, H6204 [4JN]

———David L. McDonald, Manatee County, FL, Port Authority, H6204 [4JN]

———Edmund B. Welch, Passenger Vessel Association, H6204 [4JN]

———Edward Wytkind, AFL-CIO, H6203 [4JN], H11681 [22OC]

———Michael L. Rubin, Florida Ports Council, H6203 [4JN]

———Phillip C. Allen, Broward County, FL, Port Everglades, H6204 [4JN]

———Richard A. Wainio, Tampa, FL, Port Authority, H6204 [4JN]

Providence, RI, Emergency Operations Center funding: David N. Cicilline, Mayor of Providence, RI, S7234 [8JY]

———J. David Smith, Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency, S7234 [8JY]

Reducing Over-Classification Act: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H894 [3FE]

———Representative Towns, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H894 [3FE]

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]

Transportation Security Administration programs authorization: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6171 [4JN]

———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H6171 [4JN]

———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6171 [4JN]

———Representative Velazquez, Committee on Small Business (House), H6172 [4JN]

Lists

Agriculture Coalition for Immigration Reform members and supporters, S5519 [14MY]

Congressional mandates for the utilization of biometric identifier technology, H6199 [4JN]

Footnotes documenting statements made about U.N. career of Jane Holl Lute, S4299 [2AP]

Motions

Appropriations: making (H.R. 2892), S7229 [8JY], H7232 [24JN], H10413 [1OC]

———making (H.R. 2892), conference report, H11409 [15OC]

———making (H.R. 2892), consideration (H. Res. 573), H7173, H7175 [24JN]

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

Transportation Security Administration: authorize programs (H.R. 2200), H6213 [4JN]

Press releases

85 Years of Protected By: Customs and Border Protection, H6375 [9JN]

Remarks in House

Anniston, AL: tribute to Center for Domestic Preparedness, H10524 [7OC]

Appropriations: authorizing, earmark declaration, E1350 [9JN]

———legislative process, H7187 [24JN]

———making (2008), earmark declaration, E1830 [17JY]

———making (H.R. 2892), H7179-H7215, H7222-H7234 [24JN], H11143 [8OC], E1573, E1580, E1606, E1608, E1612 [26JN]

———making (H.R. 2892), conference report, H11395-H11410 [15OC], E2574 [20OC], E2616 [22OC], E2687 [2NO]

———making (H.R. 2892), consideration (H. Res. 573), H7167-H7175 [24JN]

———making (H.R. 2892), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 829), H11389-H11394 [15OC]

———making (H.R. 2892), earmark declaration, E1404 [15JN], E1464, E1467, E1476, E1479 [17JN], E1506, E1514 [19JN], E1520, E1525, E1529, E1534, E1537, E1540, E1541, E1543, E1546 [23JN], E1547, E1548, E1549, E1550, E1551, E1552, E1554, E1555, E1560, E1561, E1565, E1566, E1567 [24JN], E1578, E1589, E1602, E1622 [26JN], E1656, E1658 [7JY], E1676 [8JY], E1730 [13JY], E1788, E1796 [15JY], E1861 [21JY], E1886 [22JY], E2521 [14OC], E2554 [15OC], E2574, E2579 [20OC]

———making (H.R. 2892), motion to instruct conferees, H10413-H10418 [1OC]

———making (H.R. 2892), motion to recommit, H7232 [24JN]

———reduce certain programs funding by amount appropriated in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, H7207, H7208 [24JN]

———require appropriations legislation conference report to be available in an electronic form for a certain period prior to approval, H10413, H10414, H10417 [1OC]

———revised allocation of spending authority to Committee on Appropriations (House), H6969 [17JN]

Aviation: ensure fair treatment in the security screening of individuals with metal implants travelling by air (H.R. 2335), E1108 [7MY]

———establish an appeal and redress process for individuals wrongly delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight (H.R. 559), H898, H901 [3FE], E219 [9FE]

———improve cargo screening on passenger planes, H6166 [4JN], E1362 [10JN], E1384 [11JN]

———prohibit advanced notice to certain individuals, including security screeners, of covert testing of security screening procedures, H6179 [4JN]

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

———require inclusion on the no fly list certain detainees housed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H6163-H6168, H6178, H6180, H6214 [4JN], H10413 [1OC]

Biometric air exit system: funding, H11408 [15OC]

Border Patrol: additional agents funding through reductions in Dept. of Homeland Security administrative offices funding, H7188, H7189 [24JN]

———anniversary, E1388 [12JN]

———anniversary (H. Res. 498), H6373-H6377 [9JN], E1361, E1364 [10JN]

———ensure agents have necessary access to public lands and remove certain restrictions in order to allow optimum enforcement of immigration and drug smuggling laws, H7392 [25JN], H12062 [29OC]

———impose requirements on searches of laptop computers and other similar devices (H.R. 1726), E786 [26MR]

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

———removal of U.S.-Mexico border drug and people smugglers lookout posts funding, H7193 [24JN]

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

———tribute to agents, H9041 [29JY]

Business and industry: prohibit the procurement of uniforms and other textile apparel unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced, H723, H724 [28JA]

Center for Domestic Preparedness: authorize to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized activities related to preparedness for and response to terrorism (H.R. 3978), H14890 [15DE], E3032 [17DE]

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

———prohibit approval of chemical facility site security plans unless the facility meets or exceeds State or local security requirements, H3352 [12MR]

Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Auxiliary, E1523, E1545 [23JN]

———assist in the defense of U.S. mariners and vessels against piracy and ensure traditional right of self-defense of those vessels against piracy, H11635 [22OC]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), H11632-H11685 [22OC], H11717-H11724 [23OC], E2619, E2621, E2623, E2624, E2625, E2627 [23OC], E2674 [29OC]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), consideration (H. Res. 853), H11623, H11631 [22OC]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), corrections in engrossment, H11724 [23OC]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), earmark declaration, E2686 [2NO], E2695, E2697 [3NO]

———clarify delegation of certain functions to classification societies, H11634 [22OC]

———conduct study on ability to respond to changes in immigration policy toward Haiti, H11681, H11682 [22OC], E2624 [23OC]

———conduct study on facility infrastructure requirements needed to fulfill missions and capabilities and ensure ability to utilize latest technologies, H11719, H11720 [23OC]

———conduct study to determine need for the long range maritime radio navigation system (LORAN-C) program as a supplemental backup to the global positioning system (GPS), H11684 [22OC]

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

———ensure that marine safety responsibilities do not impair the carrying out of homeland security missions, H11720, H11721 [23OC]

———establish America's Waterway Watch Program, H11685 [22OC]

———funding, H11405 [15OC]

———improve benefits, H11683 [22OC]

———prohibit use of Fishing Safety Research Grant Program funds for earmarks, H11718 [23OC]

———prohibit use of Fishing Safety Training Grants Program funds for earmarks, H11717, H11718 [23OC]

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

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

Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative: funding, E1725 [10JY]

Consolidated Natural Resources Act: make technical corrections to provisions applying Federal immigration laws to the Northern Mariana Islands (H.R. 3770), E2498 [8OC]

Contracts: require use of competitive procedures to award contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements and prohibit congressional earmarking of grant programs funding, H12524 [6NO]

Corp. for Travel Promotion: require review of information on Federal entry and exit requirements prior to public release, H11056 [7OC]

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

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

Dept. of Defense: prevent disclosure of certain photographic records relative to individuals captured or detained by U.S. forces in operations outside the U.S., H10413, H10417 [1OC]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S., H10413-H10418 [1OC], H11403-H11407 [15OC], E2687 [2NO]

Dept. of State: require a response from the CIA before issusing a visa to an applicant when a Security Advisory Opinion has been requested, H6427 [10JN]

Education: strengthen communities through English literacy and civic education for new citizens (H.R. 3249), H10467 [6OC]

Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA): funding, H11056 [7OC]

Emeryville, CA: prohibit funding from FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund, H7208-H7210 [24JN]

Executive Office of the President: establish an office for cybersecurity, H3755 [24MR]

Federal employees: 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]

———allow for voluntary usage of personal protective equipment during any public health emergency, H7188 [24JN]

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

———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]

———tribute to employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (H. Res. 195), H2936-H2938 [4MR]

Federal-State relations: 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]

FEMA: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program funding, H7187 [24JN]

———establish as an independent agency (H.R. 1174), E412 [25FE]

———levee district assistance funding for flood cleanups, debris removal, and dewatering, H7182 [24JN]

———National Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund funding through reductions in management and administration funding, H7199 [24JN]

———risk map production solicitation, H7182 [24JN]

———Urban Areas Security Initiative funding, E1608 [26JN]

———Urban Areas Security Initiative Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding, H7187 [24JN]

Firefighters: authorize nationwide survey to assess compliance of fire departments with certain best practices on firefighter safety, H13104, H13105 [18NO]

Foreign countries: deny admission to diplomatic visa holders of countries unreasonably refusing or delaying repatriation, H6508, H6509 [10JN]

GAO: conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions (H.R. 1178), H5428-H5430 [12MY], E1167 [14MY]

———conduct study to determine if State and local transportation security background checks assist law enforcement and make recommendations to eliminate redundancy and facilitate sharing of such information, H11680, H11681 [22OC]

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

Global Solar Energy, Inc.: prohibit funding for certain solar energy projects, H7213, H7214 [24JN]

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

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

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

———study impact of implementation of Inherently Safer Technologies (IST) standards for security and protection against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities on agricultural sector, H12525, H12526 [6NO], E2748 [6NO]

Haiti: make nationals eligible for temporary protected status, H3731 [23MR], H11434 [15OC], E763 [25MR]

———make nationals eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 144), E16 [6JA]

———support temporary protected status for nationals currently residing in the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 165), E1832 [17JY]

Harris County, TX: prohibit funding from FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund for the flood control district, H7210-H7213 [24JN]

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

Human rights: recognize importance of the Border Patrol in combating human smuggling and commend the Dept. of Justice for increasing the rate of human smuggler prosecutions (H. Res. 14), H5258-H5260, H5266 [6MY], H5324 [7MY]

Immigration: enforce existing immigration laws, H13469 [3DE]

———enforce existing immigration laws and improve border security, H472 [22JA], H3404 [16MR], H4754 [27AP], H5069 [4MY], H5174 [6MY], H9872 [23SE], H10044 [29SE], H11357 [14OC], H11728 [23OC], H12429 [5NO], H14845 [14DE], H14985, H15476 [16DE], E474 [26FE], E1285 [2JN]

———exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from numerical limitations on immigrant visas (H.R. 2412), E1158 [14MY], E1327 [4JN]

———extend the E-verify program for employment eligibility verification, H5174 [6MY], H6243 [4JN], H7181, H7187, H7232 [24JN]

———improve sharing of information and enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 1199), H3148 [11MR]

———permit certain Mexican children, and accompanying adults, to obtain a waiver of the documentation requirements otherwise required to enter the U.S. as a temporary visitor (H.R. 937), E254 [12FE]

———prohibit funds from being used to employ illegal aliens, H7206, H7207 [24JN]

———provide for naturalization of certain high school graduates (H.R. 2681), H7254 [25JN]

———provide penalties for individuals who engage in schemes to defraud aliens (H.R. 1992), H6786 [15JN], E1696 [9JY]

———reform, H201 [14JA], H447 [22JA], H926 [4FE], H1253 [12FE], H2611 [24FE], H2838 [26FE], H2984 [5MR], H3110 [10MR], H4587 [22AP], H4918 [29AP], H5311, H5389-H5395 [7MY], H5896 [21MY], H6159 [4JN], H7133 [23JN], H7841 [9JY], H7998 [10JY], H8433 [21JY], H8879 [28JY], H11176 [13OC], H11388 [15OC], H13036 [17NO], H13457-H13463 [2DE], H13499 [3DE], E3015 [15DE]

———reform detention procedures, H7180, H7181 [24JN], H8190 [16JY]

———reform detention procedures (H.R. 1215), H2866 [26FE], E3015 [15DE]

———reform (H.R. 264), H4213 [31MR]

———reform (H.R. 4321), H14945 [15DE]

———require recipients of economic stimulus funds to participate in E-verify program for employment eligibility verification, H1559 [13FE], H1610 [23FE], H3719 [23MR]

———require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (H.R. 2670), E1284 [2JN]

———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]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement: report on detention policies, H10528 [7OC]

———287(g) Program implementation by local law enforcement officials, H11523 [21OC]

Information technology: cybersecurity information infrastructure funding, H11405 [15OC]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (H.R. 1467), H4138 [31MR], E663 [12MR]

Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities and communities from drug cartels across the border with Mexico, H13270 [19NO]

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

Metropolitan Medical Response System: funding, H7183 [24JN]

Military installations: establish national emergency centers (H.R. 645), E122 [22JA]

Napolitano, Sec. of Homeland Security: investigation of arrest of illegal immigrants working at a Washington manufacturing plant, H3081 [9MR]

National Applications Office: close (H.R. 2704), E1314 [4JN]

———prohibit expenditure of funds (H.R. 2703), E1314 [4JN]

National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility: research facility construction funding, H7185 [24JN], E1544 [23JN], E1573 [26JN]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations, H9386 [9SE], H9445 [14SE]

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: observance, E2429 [1OC], E2649 [28OC]

———support goals and ideals (H. Res. 797), H11477-H11479 [20OC], E2595 [21OC], E2617 [22OC]

National Institute for Communications Interoperability: funding, H7214, H7215 [24JN]

National Institute for Hometown Security: funding, H7211, H7212 [24JN]

National Preparedness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 731), H10078-H10080 [30SE], H10433 [1OC], H11080 [7OC], E2401 [30SE], E2421, E2423 [1OC]

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

———develop strategy to prevent over-classification of homeland security information and promote the sharing of unclassified homeland security information (H.R. 553), H893-H898 [3FE], E100 [15JA], E211 [4FE]

———identify and eliminate redundant reporting requirements and develop meaningful performance metrics for homeland security preparedness grants (H.R. 3980), H13411-H13413 [2DE], E2877 [3DE]

———improve border protection strategy by closing little-used ports of entry and using resources for larger ports of entry, H5002 [30AP]

———improve border security, H1638 [23FE], H2909 [3MR], H3319 [11MR]

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

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

———report regarding right-wing extremist groups, H4553 [21AP], H4590, H4677-H4683 [22AP], H4846 [28AP], H5045 [30AP], H5136 [5MY]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen efforts to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material (H.R. 730), H3765-H3769 [24MR], E819 [31MR]

Office for Bombing Prevention: establish to address terrorist explosive threats (H.R. 549), H901-H905 [3FE], E202 [4FE]

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

Poland: urge designation as a program country under the visa waiver program, H6126 [3JN]

Privacy: establish limitations on use of whole-body imaging technology for aircraft passenger screening, H6207, H6208 [4JN]

———provide for a privacy official within each component of the Dept. (H.R. 1617), H3761-H3763 [24MR]

Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program: extend (H.R. 3633), E2344 [23SE]

———extend (S. 1694), H11987-H11989, H11992 [28OC], E2667 [29OC]

Puerto Rico: fuel depot explosion, E2640 [27OC]

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]

Securing the Cities Initiative: funding, H7189-H7191 [24JN]

Shipping industry: require all containers shipped to the U.S. be scanned for nuclear and radiological weapons before loading on the vessel for shipment, H9445 [14SE]

Ships and vessels: conduct pilot program to deploy mobile biometric identification equipment on maritime vessels for immigration enforcement (H.R. 1148), H3763-H3765 [24MR]

———establish vessel ballast water management requirements, H11636 [22OC]

Taxation: provide for payments in lieu of taxes for certain land (H.R. 4251), E2942 [10DE]

———provide relief for obtaining transportation worker identification credentials (H.R. 1097), E273 [13FE]

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

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

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

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

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

Transportation Security Administration: airport explosive detection systems reimbursement, H6177, H6202 [4JN]

———allow for voluntary usage of personal protective equipment during any public health emergency, H6205, H6206 [4JN]

———allow pen knives under 2.5 inches on airplanes, H6175 [4JN]

———authorize programs (H.R. 2200), H6170-H6216 [4JN], H11681 [22OC], E1362 [10JN], E1384 [11JN]

———authorize programs (H.R. 2200), consideration (H. Res. 474), H6161-H6168 [4JN]

———authorize programs (H.R. 2200), motion to recommit, H6214 [4JN]

———clarify standards used to issue emergency regulations or security directives, H6197, H6198 [4JN]

———continue Transportation Security Clearinghouse background screening services for aviation workers, H6181 [4JN]

———develop procedures to allow individuals waiting for transportation worker identification credential (TWIC) cards to access secure and restricted areas as long as they are escorted, H6173, H6182 [4JN], H11639 [22OC]

———enhance personnel system (H.R. 1881), H6163 [4JN], E866, E867 [2AP]

———enhance security against terrorist attacks and other security threats to rail and mass transit lines (H. Res. 28), H13413-H13415 [2DE]

———ensure fair treatment in the security screening of individuals with metal implants travelling by air, H6195 [4JN]

———establish an expedited security screening program for Armed Forces members and their families who are traveling on official orders, H6200 [4JN]

———establish special protocols using biometric identifier technology for certain individuals in the Registered Traveler Program, H6199 [4JN]

———Federal Air Marshal Service funding, H7075 [19JN], H7184, H7196, H7197 [24JN]

———funding, H7184 [24JN]

———hold hearings to determine if current allowable uses of grant funds are sufficient to meet the daily security needs of local transit agencies, H6211 [4JN]

———inclusion of helicopters in certain general aviation regulations, H6177 [4JN]

———increase number of canine detection teams used for air cargo screening, H6209, H6210 [4JN], H7182 [24JN]

———prohibit States from requiring separate security background checks for transportation worker identification credential (TWIC) cards unless necessitated by a compelling reason, H6202-H6205 [4JN], H11681 [22OC]

———provide flight attendants with self-defense training in conjunction with safety training programs, H6181 [4JN]

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

———repeal requirement for mandatory baggage screening at certain airports in Alaksa, H6174 [4JN]

———report on complaints and claims for loss of property from passenger baggage, H6201 [4JN]

———require a study on the use of facial and iris recognition to rapidly identify individuals in security checkpoint lines, H6210, H6211 [4JN]

———require use of competitive procedures to award contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements and prohibit congressional earmarking of grant programs funding, H6205 [4JN]

———review alternative methods for airports in U.S. territories to comply with security regulations, H6208, H6209 [4JN]

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

Worker Training Grants Program: prohibit use of funds for earmarks, H12524, H12525 [6NO]

Remarks in Senate

APEC Business Travel Program: establish to issue Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards to business and Government leaders engaged in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) business (S. 1633), S9029 [6AU]

Appropriations: eliminate earmarks from appropriations legislation, S7172-S7174 [7JY], S10554, S10556 [20OC]

———making (H.R. 2892), S7164-S7169, S7172-S7174, S7177-S7179, S7186-S7188 [7JY], S7227-S7251, S7253 [8JY], S7288-S7292, S7296, S7297, S7299, S7301-S7312 [9JY], S7357 [10JY]

———making (H.R. 2892), conference report, S10542-S10547, S10549-S10559 [20OC]

———making (H.R. 2892), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10518 [19OC]

———making (H.R. 2892), earmark declaration, S7189 [7JY]

———making (H.R. 2892), unanimous-consent agreement, S7108 [25JN], S7227 [8JY]

———making (S. 1298), S6935 [23JN]

Border Patrol: ensure agents have necessary access to public lands and remove certain restrictions in order to allow optimum enforcement of immigration and drug smuggling laws, S9720 [23SE], S9801-S9803 [24SE]

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

Civil liberties: protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personally identifiable information collected by States when issuing driver's licenses and identification documents (S. 1261), S6586 [15JN]

Coast Guard: eliminate the long range maritime radio navigation system (LORAN-C) program, S7243-S7248 [8JY], S10555 [20OC]

———reauthorize (S. 1194), S6205 [4JN]

———reauthorize (S. 1194), star print, S11887 [20NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): appropriations allocation revisions to S. Con. Res. 13, setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014, S6934 [23JN]

Contracts: ensure contracts are competitively awarded, S7308 [9JY], S10544 [20OC]

Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 569), S3026-S3031 [11MR]

Customs and Border Protection: prevent seizure of imported prescription drugs for personal use, S7305, S7306 [9JY]

———reduce funding for Advanced Training Center Leadership Academy, Harpers Ferry, WV, S7291, S7296 [9JY]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S., S10555-S10558 [20OC], S11145 [5NO]

———require study and report on feasibility and potential of establishing a deep water sea port in the Arctic to protect and advance strategic U.S. interests (S. 2849), S12711 [8DE]

Deputy Sec. for Management: establish (S. 872), S4672 [23AP]

Disasters: provide that an outbreak of infectious disease or act of terrorism may be a major disaster under the Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (S. 2863), S12911 [10DE]

Diseases: enhance preparedness for outbreaks of infectious disease to protect homeland security (S. 2864), S12911 [10DE]

Employment: make permanent the E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation, S10549-S10553, S10558 [20OC], S10748 [27OC], S10813 [28OC]

Federal aid programs: clarify use of funds relative to certain homeland security grants (S. 2793), S11495 [18NO]

FEMA: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program funding, S7301, S7309 [9JY], S7357 [10JY]

———establish as an independent agency (S. 412), S2148 [11FE]

———flood risk mapping, assessment, and planning program subcontracting practices, S7310 [9JY]

———prohibit earmarking of grants for Emergency Operations Centers and Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program, S7179 [7JY], S7233-S7241 [8JY]

———Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant funding to rehire and retain firefighters, S7301, S7309 [9JY], S7357 [10JY]

Findlay, OH: flood mitigation and flood prevention planning funding, S10947 [30OC]

Floods: express sympathy and pledge support to victims in North Dakota and Minnesota, S3845 [26MR], S3946 [30MR]

Foreign countries: modify requirements for participation in the visa waiver program (S. 203), S309 [12JA]

Foreign trade: reauthorize customs facilitation and trade enforcement functions and programs (S. 1631), S9075 [7AU]

Heyman, David: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Policy, S6228 [4JN]

Immigration: allow employers to use the E-verify program to verify immigration status of existing employees, S7232 [8JY], S10558 [20OC]

———clarify employer responsibilities when their employees' names and Social Security numbers do not match SSA records, S7231 [8JY], S7288 [9JY]

———exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from numerical limitations on immigrant visas (S. 1337), S7006 [24JN]

———expedite adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability (S. 1409), S7263 [8JY]

———extend the E-verify program for employment eligibility verification, S2581 [27FE], S2898 [9MR], S2924, S2936, S2937, S2942 [10MR], S4943 [30AP], S6831 [19JN], S7167-S7169, S7186-S7188 [7JY], S7228, S7229 [8JY]

———implementation of the E-verify program for employment eligibility verification relative to Federal contractors and subcontractors, S5901-S5903 [1JN]

———improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the U.S. (S. 1038), S5461, S5504-S5521 [14MY]

———permanently authorize EB-5 regional center program, S7230 [8JY], S10546 [20OC]

———provide a point of order against legislation that fails to fully fund construction of a physical fence along the southwest border, S4285 [2AP]

———provide penalties for individuals who engage in schemes to defraud aliens (S. 577), S3075 [12MR]

———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program, S9339 [15SE]

———require completion of a fence along the southern border of the U.S., S7227, S7230 [8JY], S10553, S10556 [20OC]

———require recipients of economic stimulus funds to participate in E-verify program for employment eligibility verification, S2012 [9FE], S2177-S2180 [12FE], S2270, S2300 [13FE], S2581 [27FE], S5901 [1JN]

———waive restrictions on admission of aliens seeking asylum who were forced to join terrorist groups or provide material support against their will, S8854 [5AU]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement: release of parole guidelines relative to asylum seekers, S13376 [17DE]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (S. 2336), S10928-S10935 [29OC]

Lute, Jane Holl: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Homeland Security, S4293, S4296-S4300 [2AP]

Mayorkas, Alejandro N.: nomination to be Dept. of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director, S9094 [7AU]

Mexico: prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area until certain conditions are met to ensure the safety of such operations, S3329-S3331 [18MR]

Morton, John: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, S4905 [29AP]

Napolitano, Janet A.: nomination to be Sec. of Homeland Security, S665 [20JA]

National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility: research facility construction funding, S10543, S10554 [20OC]

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 285), S9852 [24SE], S9941 [29SE]

National security: consolidated headquarters construction funding, S1517 [4FE]

———report regarding right-wing extremist groups, S4418 [20AP]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen efforts to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material (H.R. 730), S13886, S13887 [23DE]

O'Toole, Tara J.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for Science and Technology, S11103-S11105 [4NO]

———nomination to be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for Science and Technology, unanimous-consent request, S10891 [29OC], S10946 [30OC]

Passports: require Depts. of Homeland Security and State to accept passport cards for air travel (S. 321), S838 [26JA]

Pharmaceuticals: importation of prescription drugs, S7299 [9JY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S663 [20JA], S5245 [6MY], S5394 [12MY], S6841 [19JN], S9094, S9095 [7AU], S10115 [5OC], S14139 [24DE]

Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program: extend (S. 1694), S9680 [22SE], S10439 [14OC]

Puerto Rico: fuel depot explosion, S11152 [5NO]

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]

SBA: encourage participation of small business concerns in Federal loan programs, S1795 [6FE], S2032-S2034 [9FE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S10416 [14OC]

Southers, Erroll G.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Transportation Security Administration, S9572 [17SE], S13782 [22DE]

Telecommunications: study emergency communications (S. 1755), S13201 [14DE]

Transportation Security Administration: prohibit funding for over-the-road bus security assistance grants, S7173, S7178 [7JY], S10555 [20OC]

Travel and tourism: allow excess funds generated by travel promotion fee to fund implementation of new infrastructure required to collect fee, S9164 [9SE]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (S. 2336), S10928-S10935 [29OC]

———reauthorize and improve (S. 1726), S9933 [29SE]

Visa application process: impact on transnational academic collaboration, S5226 [6MY]

Weapons: clarify definition of switchblade knives, S7304 [9JY]

Reports

Disclosure of Congressionally Directed Spending Items in Conference Report on H.R. 2892, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations, S10546 [20OC]

Require Homeland Security Grants Be Awarded Based on Assessment of Risk, Threat, and Vulnerabilities: National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S. (excerpt), S7290 [9JY]

Termination—Emergency Operations Center Grant Program, S7249 [8JY]

Reports filed

Amateur Radio Communications Enchancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1755) (S. Rept. 111-105), S12909 [10DE]

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

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

Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3619) (H. Rept. 111-303), H11462 [16OC]

Coast Guard Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1194) (S. Rept. 111-95), S10959 [30OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2892, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 829) (H. Rept. 111-300), H11383 [14OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Programs Authorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 474) (H. Rept. 111-127), H6008 [21MY]

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

Consideration of H.R. 2893, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 573) (H. Rept. 111-183), H7144 [23JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3619, Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 853) (H. Rept. 111-311), H11580 [21OC]

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]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2892) (H. Rept. 111-298), H11297 [13OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2892) (H. Rept. 111-157), H6902 [16JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1298) (S. Rept. 111-31), S6802 [18JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Furnishing the House of Representatives Information on Transfer of Detainees Held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Into the U.S. for Trial: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 922) (H. Rept. 111-377), H14980 [15DE]

Effective Homeland Security Management Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 872) (S. Rept. 111-91), S10734 [26OC]

Enhance Security Against Terrorist Attacks and Other Security Threats to Rail and Mass Transit Lines: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 28) (H. Rept. 111-347), H13385 [1DE]

First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3978) (H. Rept. 111-376), H14980 [15DE]

GAO Study on the Use of Civil Air Patrol Personnel and Resources To Support Homeland Security Missions: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1178) (H. Rept. 111-93), H5095 [4MY]

Nomination of Alejandro N. Mayorkas To Be Dept. of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8196 [28JY]

Nomination of Caryn A. Wagner To Be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S12909 [10DE]

Nomination of David Heyman To Be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Policy: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S5699 [20MY]

Nomination of Elizabeth M. Harman To Be FEMA Assistant Adminstrator: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S13319 [16DE]

Nomination of Erroll G. Southers To Be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Transportation Security Administration: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S10776 [27OC]

———Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S11593 [19NO]

Nomination of Grayling G. Williams To Be Dept. of Homeland Security Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement Director: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S13319 [16DE]

Nomination of Ivan K. Fong To Be Dept. of Homeland Security General Counsel: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S5065 [4MY]

Nomination of Jane Holl Lute To Be Deputy Sec. of Homeland Security: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S4171 [1AP]

Nomination of John Morton To Be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S4755 [27AP]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5281 [7MY]

Nomination of Rafael Borras To Be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for Management: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S10850 [28OC]

Nomination of Rand Beers To Be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for National Protection and Programs: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S6255 [8JN]

Nomination of Richard A. Serino To Be FEMA Deputy Administrator: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S9930 [29SE]

Nomination of Tara J. O'Toole To Be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for Science and Technology: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8271 [29JY]

Nomination of Timothy W. Manning To Be FEMA Administrator, S5065 [4MY]

Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 730), S13382 [17DE]

Providing for Additional Security in States' Identification (PASS ID) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1261), S11593 [19NO]

Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3980) (H. Rept. 111-346), H13385 [1DE]

Transmit Intelligence Assessment Titled ``Rightwing Extremism—Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment'': Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 404) (H. Rept. 111-134), H6262 [4JN]

Transportation Security Administration Programs Authorization: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2200) (H. Rept. 111-123), H5790 [19MY]

Transportation Security Workforce Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1881) (H. Rept. 111-273), H10068 [29SE]

———Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1881) (H. Rept. 111-273), H10069 [29SE]

Rulings of the Chair

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

Statements

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, S7245 [8JY]

Summaries

Defense Against Infectious Diseases Act (S. 2864), S12912 [10DE]

Emergency Response Act (S. 2863), S12912 [10DE]

Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act (S. 569), S3030 [11MR]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) appropriations allocation revisions to S. Con. Res. 13, setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014, S6935 [23JN]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2892, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S10547 [20OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2892, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S7251 [8JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations (H.R. 2892): conference report, H11398-H11402 [15OC]

Intercity bus security program final allocations, S7173 [7JY]

Revised allocation of spending authority to Committee on Appropriations (House), H6969 [17JN]

Testimonies

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

Texts of

H. Res. 14, recognize importance of the Border Patrol in combating human smuggling and commend the Dept. of Justice for increasing the rate of human smuggler prosecutions, H5258 [6MY]

H. Res. 28, Transportation Security Administration enhancement of security against terrorist attacks and other security threats to rail and mass transit lines, H13413 [2DE]

H. Res. 195, tribute to Dept. of Homeland Security employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation, H2936 [4MR]

H. Res. 474, consideration of H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration programs authorization, H6161 [4JN]

H. Res. 498, Border Patrol anniversary, H6374 [9JN]

H. Res. 573, consideration of H.R. 2892, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H7167 [24JN]

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. 797, support goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, H11477 [20OC]

H. Res. 829, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2892, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H11389 [15OC]

H. Res. 853, consideration of H.R. 3619, Coast Guard appropriations, H11623 [22OC]

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

H.R. 549, National Bombing Prevention Act, H902 [3FE]

H.R. 553, Reducing Over-Classification Act, H893 [3FE]

H.R. 559, Fair, Accurate, Secure, and Timely Redress (FAST Redress) Act, H898 [3FE]

H.R. 730, Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act, S13886 [23DE], H3765 [24MR]

H.R. 1148, Dept. of Homeland Security pilot program to deploy mobile biometric identification equipment on maritime vessels for immigration enforcement, H3763 [24MR]

H.R. 1178, GAO study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions, H5428 [12MY]

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. 1617, Dept. of Homeland Security Component Privacy Officer Act, H3761 [24MR]

H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration programs authorization, H6183-H6193 [4JN]

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

H.R. 2892, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S7361-S7372 [10JY]

H.R. 3619, Coast Guard appropriations, H11640-H11673 [22OC]

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

H.R. 3978, First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act, H14890 [15DE]

H.R. 3980, Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act, H13411 [2DE]

S. 203, Strengthening the Visa Waiver Program To Secure America Act, S310 [12JA]

S. 321, Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act, S838 [26JA]

S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, S3029 [11MR]

S. 577, Immigration Fraud Prevention Act, S3075 [12MR]

S. 872, Effective Homeland Security Management Act, S4673 [23AP]

S. 1038, Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security (AgJobs) Act, S5506-S5517 [14MY]

S. 1194, Coast Guard reauthorization, S6205-S6214 [4JN]

S. 1261, Providing for Additional Security in States' Identification (PASS ID) Act, S6587-S6589 [15JN]

S. 1337, Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act, S7007 [24JN]

S. 1633, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act, S9029 [6AU]

S. 1694, Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program extension, S10439 [14OC], H11987 [28OC]

S. 1726, USA PATRIOT Reauthorization and Additional Weapons Against Terrorism Act, S9934 [29SE]

S. 1755, Amateur Radio Communications Enchancement Act, S13201 [14DE]

S. 2336, Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act provisions extension, S10934 [29OC]

S. 2793, Strengthening and Updating Resources and Equipment (SURE) Act, S11495 [18NO]

S. Res. 285, support goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, S9851 [24SE], S9941 [29SE]

S. Res. 1694, Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program extension, S9680 [22SE]

Tributes

Chertoff, Michael, S715 [21JA]