AVIATION

Addresses

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) Award Ceremony for Presentation of Congressional Gold Medal: Senator Hutchison, S1333 [10MR]

Amendments

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5850), H6345, H6346, H6348, H6349, H6351, H6352, H6353, H6371, H6372, H6373, H6374, H6375, H6376, H6377, H6378, H6379, H6381 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consideration (H. Res. 1569), H6296 [29JY]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), S7389, S7424 [23SE], S8391, S8402, S8421, S8441 [2DE], S8702, S8719, S8727 [9DE], S8798, S8806 [10DE], S8846, S8848, S8855, S8859, S8868, S8869, S8870, S8872, S8873, S8874, S8875, S8884, S8885, S8886, S8887, S8902, S8919, S8927, S8928, S8929 [13DE], S9024, S9245, S9263 [14DE], H7874 [2DE], H8583, H8585, H8593 [16DE]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8550 [16DE]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4915), S10694, S10695, S10696 [18DE]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (S. 3729), S6962, S6982 [5AU]

NTSB: authorize appropriations (S. 2768), S3759, S3761, S3763 [13MY]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), S7389, S7424 [23SE], S8391, S8402, S8421, S8441 [2DE], S8702, S8719, S8727 [9DE], S8798, S8806 [10DE], S8846, S8848, S8855, S8859, S8868, S8869, S8870, S8872, S8873, S8874, S8875, S8884, S8885, S8886, S8887, S8902, S8919, S8927, S8928, S8929 [13DE], S9024, S9245, S9263 [14DE], H7874 [2DE], H8583, H8585, H8593 [16DE]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8550 [16DE]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4915), S10694, S10695, S10696 [18DE]

Appointments

U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, H7582 [18NO]

Articles and editorials

ACLU Likens Obama to Bush in Ad Slamming Possible Reversal on KSM Trial, S1252 [8MR]

ALG Urges Senate To Support Isakson Resolution Against Union Organization by Plurality Rule, S7373 [23SE]

Congress Should Not Foil Process, S1793 [22MR]

Glory of Poland, H2548 [14AP]

Naked Insecurity, E1238 [30JN]

Pilots Bring Hope, Help to Veterans in Alaska—VAO—Outreach by 7 Vets Includes Food, Claims Help and Flights to Doctor, S5948 [15JY]

Reaching the Unreached in Alaska, S5947 [15JY]

Ted Stevens—A Flier Who Faced the Risks, S7579 [28SE]

Bills and resolutions

African Americans: honor and celebrate contributions to U.S. transportation and infrastructure (see H. Res. 1085), H647 [22FE]

Air Force: require a study on the threats to, and sustainability of, the air test and training range infrastructure (see S. 3552), S5699 [30JN]

Airports: expand scope of the definition of airport planning to include waste management planning (see S. 3105), S1458 [11MR]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for a member or former member of a Reserve component eligible for retired pay but for age and for accompanying dependents (see H.R. 5404), H3869 [26MY]

———authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 3955), S7968 [17NO]

———celebrate anniversary of combat action and recognize contributions of American Volunteer Group and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) to the Nation's defense (see H. Res. 1594), H6572 [30JY]

———recognize service of medical and air crews in helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation personnel (see H. Res. 1605), H6572 [30JY]

———repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 6282), H7390 [29SE]

Army: lease portions of the Airborne and Special Operations Museum facility to the Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation to support operation of the museum (see S. 3121), S1618 [16MR]

Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal building, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employees and first responders, and reject expressions of sympathy for those who attack public servants (see H. Res. 1127), H1027 [2MR]

———mourn the loss of Vernon Hunter in airplane attack on Federal building and commend Robin De Haven and first responders to the attack (see H. Res. 1134), H1027 [2MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of Emancipation Hall for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (see H. Con. Res. 239), H833 [24FE]

———permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (see H. Con. Res. 237), H647 [22FE]

Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria (see H. Res. 1062), H555 [3FE]

Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see S. Res. 395), S154 [22JA] (see H. Con. Res. 230), H386 [26JA]

Colorado Springs, CO: recognize the National Museum of World War II Aviation as America's National World War II Aviation Museum (see H. Res. 1207), H2261 [23MR]

Consumers: enable consumers to compare airfares and other costs, eliminate tax loophole that incentivizes airlines to charge baggage fees, and oversee and collect data on lost and stolen baggage (see S. 3691), S6651 [3AU]

———impose limitations on airline practices relative to the expiration of tickets for air transportation (see H.R. 5930), H6403 (see H.R. 5930), H6454 [29JY]

———require air carriers to refund baggage fees if such baggage is lost, delayed, or damaged, and require air carriers and ticket agents to include the cost of checked baggage when quoting an airfare (see H.R. 5384), H3822 [25MY]

Crime: impose penalties for unauthorized recording or distribution of images produced using advanced imaging technology during airport screenings or upon entry to Federal buildings (see S. 4037), S10410 [16DE]

———provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes (see H.R. 5810), H5920 [21JY]

Croatia: honor memories of Ronald H. Brown and other Americans and Croatians killed in plane crash while on trade mission to the Balkans (see H. Res. 1684), H7395 [29SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: make loans to qualified projects for the production of renewable source jet fuel (see H.R. 6343), H7392 [29SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorize long-term contracts for the purchase of liquid synthetic or biomass-derived aviation or aviation blend fuels (see S. 3807), S7205 [20SE]

———consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air refueling tanker program (see H.R. 6540), H8785 [17DE]

———reduce deficits and Government spending through elimination of wasteful defense subsidies and programs (see H.R. 5784), H5818 [20JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on the use of explosives detection technologies in air transportation (see H.R. 4442), H139 [13JA]

———issue rules that designate no-fly zones near certain nuclear powerplants (see H.R. 5910), H6283 [28JY]

———making appropriations (see S. 3607), S5993 [19JY]

———provide for eligibility of certain third party logistics providers for participation in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program (see H.R. 5619), H4905 [28JN]

———require delivery by U.S. mail of any transportation security card issued to an individual who resides in a remote location (see H.R. 5227), H3201 [5MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5850), H6042 [26JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consideration (see H. Res. 1569), H6282 [28JY]

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (see S. 3284), S2803 [29AP]

FAA: allow through-the-fence access to general aviation airports (see H.R. 4815), H1323 [10MR]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see S. 3187), S2115 [25MR] (see H.R. 4853), H1517 [16MR] (see H.R. 4915), H2260 [23MR] (see H.R. 4957), H2457 [25MR] (see H.R. 5147), H2936 [27AP] (see H.R. 5611), H4905 [28JN] (see H.R. 5900), H6282 [28JY] (see H.R. 6190), H6988 [23SE] (see H.R. 6473), H8029 [2DE]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1745), H7854 [1DE] (see H. Res. 1766), H8519 [15DE]

———implement NTSB recommendations following investigation of the loss of control of Continental Flight 3407 (see S. 3010), S569 [11FE]

Federal employees: ensure that certain Federal employees cannot invoke immunity from prosecution for performing certain security screenings (see H.R. 6416), H7548 [17NO]

FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), H1517 [16MR]

Firearms: prohibit individuals from carrying firearms in certain airport buildings and airfields (see S. 3366), S3716 [13MY] (see H.R. 5321), H3540 [18MY]

Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 5056), H2640 [15AP]

Government regulations: prohibit air carriers from charging fees for carry-on baggage and require disclosure of passenger fees (see S. 3195), S2208 [12AP]

Haiti: tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts (see S. Con. Res. 61), S2708 [27AP] (see H. Con. Res. 272), H3078 [29AP]

Law enforcement: increase use of security cameras at airport security screening checkpoints and exits and impose increased penalties on individuals who circumvent security screening at airports (see S. 2940), S51 [20JA]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation, and to support construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center (see S. 4001), S8396 [2DE]

Memphis, TN: designate FAA Air Control Tower at Memphis International Airport as the Freedom Tower (see H.R. 5646), H5302 [30JN]

Mental health: honor commitment and service of Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Southwest Airlines, and Philadelphia International Airport for helping families dealing with autism gain confidence in public places (see H. Res. 1718), H7499 [16NO]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (see S. 3729), S6883 [5AU] (see H.R. 5781), H5817 [20JY]

———reauthorize manned space flight activities (see S. 3068), S1018 [3MR] (see H.R. 4804), H1322 [10MR]

National Aerospace Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 292), H5303 [30JN]

National Air Transportation Association: anniversary (see H. Res. 1669), H7154 (see H. Res. 1669), H7212 [28SE]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 599), S6397 [28JY]

National Learn To Fly Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1284), H2799 [21AP]

National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing (see S.J. Res. 30), S3536 [11MY] (see H.J. Res. 97), H6989 [23SE]

National security: improve air cargo security (see S. 3954), S7968 [17NO] (see H.R. 6275), H7390 [29SE] (see H.R. 6410), H7499 [16NO]

———improve airport screening and security (see H.R. 6047), H6570 [30JY]

Navy: extend authority to enter into multiyear contracts for F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and EA-18G aircraft (see S. 3782), S7089 [14SE] (see H.R. 6102), H6627 [10AU]

New Mexico: honor the New Mexico Air National Guard and recognize service of the 150th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1697), H7395 [29SE]

NTSB: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 4714), H1026 [2MR]

Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see S. Res. 420), S698 [23FE] (see S. Res. 624), S7134 [15SE] (see H. Res. 1052), H471 [2FE]

Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4023 (see H. Res. 1411), H4084 [27MY]

Poland: call for independent investigation into plane crash in Russia that killed Poland's President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals (see H. Res. 1489), H5303 [30JN]

———express sympathy to citizens and surviving families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration of leadership (see S. Res. 479), S2295 [14AP] (see H. Res. 1243), H2504 [13AP] (see H. Res. 1246), H2578 [14AP]

———recognize victims of airplane crash in Russia en route to memorialize victims of Soviet police, express sympathy to surviving families of both tragedies, and support restoration of leadership (see S. Res. 476), S2208 [12AP]

Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA: designate (see H.R. 5591), H4871 [24JN]

Ray Daves Airport Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA: designate (see S. 3938), S7899 [15NO]

Recreational aviation: recognize the value of recreational aviation and backcountry airstrips (see H. Res. 1473), H4872 [24JN]

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: ensure that projects that assist the establishment of aerotropolis transportation systems are eligible for certain grants (see H.R. 5236), H3272 [6MY]

Safety: express gratitude for contributions that U.S. air traffic controllers make to keep the traveling public safe and U.S. airspace running efficiently (see H. Res. 1401), H3870 [26MY]

———improve air safety by authorizing limited use by air carriers of information collected through cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders and prohibit tampering with such devices (see S. 3048), S823 [26FE]

———recognize key contributions of flight support specialists to aviation safety by restoring retirement treatment of specialists whose functions were outsourced by the Government (see H.R. 5115), H2842 [22AP]

———require commercial airports to deploy advanced imaging technology machines to increase aviation security and ensure the personal privacy of individuals being scanned by such machines (see S. 3536), S5439 [24JN]

Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act: reauthorize (see S. 3659), S6302 [27JY]

Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see S. Con. Res. 63), S3908 [18MY] (see H. Con. Res. 266), H2799 [21AP]

Tariff Act: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling (see H.R. 5307), H3482 [13MY]

Taxation: allow individuals a credit against income tax for noise abatement property installed in residences impacted by train and airplane noise (see H.R. 6364), H7393 [29SE]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see S. 3187), S2115 [25MR] (see H.R. 4853), H1517 [16MR] (see H.R. 4915), H2260 [23MR] (see H.R. 4957), H2457 [25MR] (see H.R. 5147), H2936 [27AP] (see H.R. 5611), H4905 [28JN] (see H.R. 5900), H6282 [28JY] (see H.R. 6190), H6988 [23SE] (see H.R. 6473), H8029 [2DE]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1745), H7854 [1DE] (see H. Res. 1766), H8519 [15DE]

———provide that fees charged for baggage carried into the cabin of an aircraft are subject to the excise tax imposed on transportation of persons by air (see S. 3205), S2295 [14AP] (see H.R. 5021), H2578 [14AP]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. 1610), H6681 [14SE]

———award Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Congressional Medal to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 3238), S2518 [21AP]

———require air carriers to transmit a passenger and crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transportation to or from the U.S. to U.S. Customs and Border Protection at least 24 hours before departure (see H.R. 5221), H3201 [5MY]

———strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (see S. 3034), S742 [24FE] (see H.R. 4684), H833 [24FE]

Transportation: establish limitations on the approval of cooperative arrangements between 2 or more air carriers or between an air carrier and a foreign air carrier (see H.R. 4788), H1219 [9MR]

———prevent imposition of unreasonable transportation terminal fees (see H.R. 6301), H7391 [29SE]

Transportation Security Administration: increase number of Federal air marshals for certain flights, require criminal investigative training for such marshals, and appoint an ombudsman for the marshals (see H.R. 5750), H5675 [15JY]

United Kingdom: encourage investigation of BP P.L.C., for foreign corrupt practices relative to impact of release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi on oil negotiations with Libya (see H. Res. 1597), H6572 [30JY]

Utah: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 1584), H6571 [30JY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three and their families (see H. Res. 1228), H2459 [25MR]

West Virginia: tribute to efforts of the West Virginia National Guard and local responders for rescuing individuals from a downed military helicopter (see H. Res. 1153), H1220 [9MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 3237), S2518 [21AP] (see H.R. 5859), H6042 [26JY]

Cloture motions

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), House amendment, S8391 [2DE], S8528, S8529 [4DE], S8702 [9DE], S8846 [13DE]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), House amendment, S8391 [2DE], S8528, S8529 [4DE], S8702 [9DE], S8846 [13DE]

Excerpts

Public Law 110-422, NASA appropriations (2008), S1774 [19MR]

Letters

Air quality within commercial aircraft: William Harrison, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., S1734 [18MR]

Express sympathy to Polish citizens and surviving families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration of leadership: Representative Pascrell, H2549 [14AP]

Manned space flight funding: Neil Armstrong, James Lovell, and Eugene Cernan, S2336 [15AP]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S. recommendations implementation: Representative Wolf, E705, E706 [29AP], E817 [12MY], E885 [19MY]

National Mediation Board rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing: Christopher Prandoni, Alliance for Worker Freedom, S7372 [23SE]

———Geoff Burr, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., S7373 [23SE]

———Joe Trauger, National Association of Manufacturers, S7372 [23SE]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7372 [23SE]

———Sandra Polaski, Dept. of Labor, S7381 [23SE]

National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act: Representative Frank, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5777 [20JY]

———Representative Levin, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5776 [20JY]

NTSB appropriations: Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7100 [28SE]

———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H7100 [28SE]

Proposed allowance of additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: James E. Bennett, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, S1801 [22MR]

Proposed consolidation of the Boise, ID, Terminal Radar Approach Control with Salt Lake City, UT: Patricia Gilbert and Mark Griffin, National Air Traffic Controllers Association, S1796 [22MR]

Review national security regulations: Representative Wolf, H113 [13JA]

Tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three and their families: Representative Filner, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H4919 [29JN]

———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H4918 [29JN]

Lists

Democratic amendments to H.R. 1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, S1452 [11MR]

World War II veterans flown to Washington, DC, by Honor Flight Chicago (organization), E973 [28MY], E1312 [14JY]

Messages

Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Cuba's Destruction of Unarmed U.S.-Registered Civilian Aircraft: President Obama, S696 [23FE], H693 [23FE]

Interdiction of Aircraft Engaged in Illicit Drug Trafficking: President Obama, S152 [22JA], H337 [26JA]

Motions

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), S8391 [2DE], S8701, S8702 [9DE], S10245, S10246, S10247, S10249 [15DE], H7874 [2DE]

National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing (S.J. Res. 30), S7370 [23SE]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), S8391 [2DE], S8701, S8702 [9DE], S10245, S10246, S10247, S10249 [15DE], H7874 [2DE]

Poems

``Airborne,'' Albert C. Caswell, S8710 [9DE]

``Gotham Glory,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1571 [10AU]

``High Flight,'' John G. Magee, Jr., S7580 [28SE]

``Star of Texas,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1191 [24JN]

``When, Hearts Took Flight,'' Albert C. Caswell, E341 [10MR]

Remarks in House

Aerojet-General Corp.: Redmond, WA, facility recipient of United Space Alliance, LLC, Space Flight Awareness Supplier Award, E1273 [1JY]

———tribute to Orange, VA, production facility, E1757 [28SE]

Aerospace Corp.: anniversary, E342 [10MR]

Afghanistan: assessment of efforts to develop an air force, E90 [26JA]

African Americans: honor and celebrate contributions to U.S. transportation and infrastructure (H. Res. 1085), H690-H693 [23FE], E243 [25FE]

Air Force: assessment of contracting system used to award the KC-X military air refueling tanker contract, H973 [2MR], H2701 [21AP]

———tribute to Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team, E1161 [22JN]

Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc.: silicon carbide power modules funding, E159 [4FE]

Armed Forces: anniversary of Doerbirds of Training Squad Two, E773 [6MY]

———anniversary of Red Knights of Training Squad Three, E697 [28AP]

———anniversary of Wildcats of Training Squad Ten, E1187 [24JN]

———celebrate anniversary of combat action and recognize contributions of American Volunteer Group and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) to the Nation's defense (H. Res. 1594), E1562 [10AU]

———recognize service of medical and air crews in helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation personnel (H. Res. 1605), H7002 [28SE], E1800 [29SE], E1940 [17NO]

———tribute to meritorious service of aviators shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured but subsequently escaped (H. Res. 925), H1778-H1782 [20MR]

———tribute to 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard (H. Res. 699), H989-H991 [2MR], E318 [5MR]

———mourn the loss of Vernon Hunter in airplane attack on Federal building and commend the National Treasury Employees Union, E531 [13AP]

Bridgestone Corp.: tribute to aircraft tire facility in Rockingham County, NC, H5505 [13JY]

Burbank, CA: anniversary of Bob Hope Airport, E977 [28MY]

Business and industry: develop an industrial policy to meet the needs of a stronger economy and national security (H. Res. 444), H5949 [22JY], H7270 [29SE]

Camp Douglas, WI: Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center recipient of Air Force Organizational Excellence Award, E344 [10MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of Emancipation Hall for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (H. Con. Res. 239), H1076-H1078 [3MR], E229 [24FE]

———permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (H. Con. Res. 237), E180 [22FE]

Chapin, SC: tribute to the Iceland Reunion (organization), E1520 [30JY]

Cherokee County, GA: tribute to Cherokee County Airport, E774 [6MY]

China: equalize trade practices and tariff rates with the U.S., H1157 [4MR]

Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria (H. Res. 1062), H2517-H2519 [14AP]

———express condolences to victims of H-60 Jayhawk helicopter crash off the coast of Washington (State), E1357 [19JY]

Crime: provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes (H.R. 5810), H6100, H6101 [27JY], E1486 [29JY]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H757 [24FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: make loans to qualified projects for the production of renewable source jet fuel (H.R. 6343), E1857 [29SE]

Dept. of Defense: commission an independent study on the optimal balance of manned and unmanned aircraft capability, H4055 [27MY]

———consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air refueling tanker program, H3760 [25MY], H4011, H4012 [27MY], H8358 [15DE]

———consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air refueling tanker program (H.R. 6540), H8798-H8801 [21DE]

———development of advanced, variable buoyancy, rigid-structure air vehicle with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability, E2234 [21DE]

———F-35 aircraft program funding, H8038 [7DE]

———F-22 aircraft program funding, H594 [4FE]

———Joint Strike Fighter competitive engine program funding, H3750, H3764 [25MY], H3827 [26MY], H3879-H3883, H4007-H4011 [27MY], H8524 [16DE], E1006 [28MY]

———prohibit funding for military construction project earmarks, H6239-H6241 [28JY]

———reform energy policy, H3885 [27MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, H6585-H6589 [10AU]

———procedures and treatment of international diplomatic guests traveling through U.S. airports, H1380 [12MR]

———prohibit purchase of first-class airline tickets for employees except in special circumstances, H6238 [28JY]

———reform and review national security regulations, H113 [13JA], H170 [19JA]

Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, H451, H452, H454 [2FE], H558 [4FE], H4670 [22JN], H7586 [18NO], H7749 [30NO]

———decision to prosecute Umar F. Abdulmutallab, involved in attempted airline bombing on Christmas Day, in Federal court in Detroit, MI, H2768 [21AP]

———treatment of Umar F. Abdulmutallab after attempted airline bombing on Christmas Day, H454 [2FE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H6352, H6353, H6372, H6373, H6374, H6375, H6376 [29JY]

———eliminate or reduce funding for certain Federal programs, H6350, H6351 [29JY], E1517 [30JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3288), earmark declaration, E28 [13JA], E35 [15JA]

———making appropriations (H.R. 5850), H6300, H6310-H6353, H6368-H6382-H6412-H6418 [29JY], E1496, E1517 [30JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consideration (H. Res. 1569), H6289-H6297 [29JY]

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (H.R. 2788), H1618, H1619, H1620 [18MR], E419 [19MR]

FAA: authorizing appropriations for aviation safety and capacity improvement and providing stable cost-based funding for the national aviation system, H2270 [24MR], H2325-H2332, H2404-H2413 [25MR], H6077 [27JY]

———Essential Air Service Program funding, H2412 [25MR]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), H1553-H1558 [17MR]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1745), H7859-H7864 [2DE]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8524-H8534, H8545-H8551 [16DE]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H7759, H7760, H7761, H7762, H7763, H7850-H7852 [1DE], H7858, H7859, H7874-H7887 [2DE], H8079-H8085 [7DE], H8092, H8248-H8252, H8254, H8255 [8DE], H8266, H8280 [9DE], H8295 [14DE], H8356, H8357, H8358, H8359, H8508-H8517 [15DE], H8522, H8523, H8524, H8552-H8595 [16DE], H8600 [17DE], E2071 [7DE], E2098 [9DE], E2128 [14DE], E2178, E2186, E2189, E2190, E2195, E2200, E2202, E2206 [18DE], E2211, E2225, E2232 [21DE]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4915), H2268-H2273 [24MR]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4957), H2450 [25MR]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 5147), H2950-H2952 [28AP]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 5611), H4931-H4934 [29JN]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 5900), H6418-H6428 [29JY], E1510 [30JY], E1577 [10AU]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 6190), H6943-H6945 [23SE]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 6473), H7867-H7869 [2DE]

———impact of NY/NJ/PA Metropolitan Airspace Redesign Project on local communities, H8279 [9DE]

———improve airline safety and pilot training, H2270 [24MR], H2325-H2327, H2404-H2413 [25MR], H6424-H6428 [29JY]

———improve training and increase minimum flight hours for commercial pilots, H2412 [25MR]

———prohibit funding to require general aviation airports to terminate residential through-the-fence access agreements, H6371, H6372 [29JY]

Federal employees: ensure that certain Federal employees cannot invoke immunity from prosecution for performing certain security screenings (H.R. 6416), H7526 [17NO], E1951 [17NO]

Fort Campbell, KY: tribute to 101st Airborne, Air Assault, E865 [18MY]

Fort Smith, AR: tribute to 188th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, H46 [13JA]

Government regulations: prohibit air carriers from charging fees for carry-on baggage and require disclosure of passenger fees, H2478 [13AP]

Haiti: tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts (S. Con. Res. 61), H3338, H3339 [12MY]

Homestead ARB, FL: Air Force Reserve 482d Fighter Wing recipient of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, H1084 [3MR]

Honor Flight, Inc.: tribute, E355 [11MR]

Honor Flight Chicago (organization): tribute, E973 [28MY], E1312 [14JY]

Honor Flight Eastern Oregon (organization): tribute, E1832 [29SE]

Honor Flight Oregon (organization): tribute, E1142 [17JN]

Honor Flight South Alabama (organization): tribute, E1711 [22SE]

Hoosier Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E699 [28AP]

Hull, Garrett: Civil Air Patrol Iowa Wing Cadet of the Year award recipient, E1263 [1JY]

Intelligence services: report on attempt by passenger to detonate an explosive device aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253, H893, H894 [25FE]

Manassas, VA: tribute to Virginia Airborne Search and Rescue Squad, E1563 [10AU]

Marshall University: anniversary of plane crash involving football team, E1950 [17NO]

Mexico: express condolences to families of victims of humanitarian mission plane crash, E1982 [18NO]

Mojave, CA: anniversary of Mojave Air and Space Port, E1675 [16SE]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5781), H7218 [29SE]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 3729), H7342-H7361 [29SE], E1881 [15NO]

———funding, H1313-H1320 [10MR], H2568, H2569 [14AP], H6884 [23SE]

National Aerospace Week: observance, E1676 [16SE]

———support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 292), H5878-H5880 [21JY]

National Air Transportation Association: anniversary (H. Res. 1669), H7829, H7830 [1DE]

National Learn To Fly Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1284), H3336-H3338 [12MY]

National security: increased use of full body scanners at security checkpoints in airports, H7457 [16NO], H7502 [17NO], H7859 [2DE]

Navy: anniversary of ``Shooters'' of Training Squadron SIX, E839 [13MY]

———extend authority to enter into multiyear contracts for F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and EA-18G aircraft (H.R. 6102), H6639 [14SE]

North Canton, OH: tribute to the Military Aviation Preservation Society (MAPS) Air Museum, H761 [24FE]

Northwest Arkansas Council: anniversary, H5680 [19JY]

NTSB: authorize appropriations (H.R. 4714), H7096-H7101 [28SE], E1785, E1786, E1793 [29SE], E1894 [15NO]

Ohio: tribute to 179th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard for taking part in Haiti relief effort, H1210 [9MR]

Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (H. Res. 1052), H6635-H6637 [14SE]

Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (H. Res. 1411), H5756-H5758 [20JY]

Pensacola, FL: anniversary of Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport, E1865 [29SE]

Phoenix, AZ: anniversary of Civil Air Patrol Sky Harbor Composite Squadron 301, E944 [26MY]

Poland: express sympathy to citizens and surviving families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration of leadership, H2478, H2479 [13AP], H2509 [14AP], E564, E568 [15AP], E586 [20AP]

———express sympathy to citizens and surviving families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration of leadership (H. Res. 1246), H2545-H2550, H2572, H2575 [14AP], E603 [21AP]

———moment of silence to honor citizens and surviving families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, H2554 [14AP]

Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA: designate (H.R. 5591), H7093 [28SE]

Recreational aviation: recognize the value of recreational aviation and backcountry airstrips (H. Res. 1473), H6725, H6726 [15SE]

Rhode Island: tribute to 143d Airlift Wing, Air National Guard for taking part in Haiti relief effort, E104 [27JA]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: allow additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction, H2408 [25MR]

Safety: express gratitude for contributions that U.S. air traffic controllers make to keep the traveling public safe and U.S. airspace running efficiently (H. Res. 1401), H6074-H6078 [27JY], E1458 [28JY], E1521 [30JY]

Scott AFB, IL: anniversary of 126th Air Refueling Wing, Air National Guard, E1725 [23SE]

Shalimar, FL: anniversary of Bob Hope Village, E957 [26MY]

South Alabama Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E773 [6MY]

Southwest Florida Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E634 [22AP]

Spirit Aerosystems Inc.: tribute to Kinston, NC, facility, E1270 [1JY]

Springfield, OH: tribute to Ohio Air National Guard 178th Fighter Wing, E991 [28MY]

Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (H. Con. Res. 266), H6083-H6085 [27JY], H6418 [29JY]

———U.S. policy, E541 [14AP]

Tariff Act: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling (H.R. 5307), H3815 [25MY], H6898, H6899 [23SE]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), H1553-H1558 [17MR]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H7759, H7760, H7761, H7762, H7763, H7850-H7852 [1DE], H7858, H7859, H7874-H7887 [2DE], H8079-H8085 [7DE], H8092, H8248-H8252, H8254, H8255 [8DE], H8266, H8280 [9DE], H8295 [14DE], H8356, H8357, H8358, H8359, H8508-H8517 [15DE], H8522, H8523, H8524, H8552-H8595 [16DE], H8600 [17DE], E2071 [7DE], E2098 [9DE], E2128 [14DE], E2178, E2186, E2189, E2190, E2195, E2200, E2202, E2206 [18DE], E2211, E2225, E2232 [21DE]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1745), H7859-H7864 [2DE]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8524-H8534, H8545-H8551 [16DE]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4915), H2268-H2273 [24MR]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4957), H2450 [25MR]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 5147), H2950-H2952 [28AP]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 5611), H4931-H4934 [29JN]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 5900), H6418-H6428 [29JY], E1510 [30JY], E1577 [10AU]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6190), H6943-H6945 [23SE]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6473), H7867-H7869 [2DE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1571 [10AU]

———anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1610), H6631-H6635 [14SE], E1618, E1621, E1635, E1640, E1643, E1646, E1649 [15SE], E1659, E1661 [16SE], E1738 [23SE]

———attempted airline bombing on Christmas Day, H1417-H1422 [15MR]

———strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (H.R. 4684), H5775-H5777 [20JY]

Travis AFB, CA: tribute to 60th Airlift Mobility Wing, H1226 [10MR]

Tucson, AZ: tribute to Air Force 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, E71 [21JA]

Twentynine Palms, CA: Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center recipient of Dept. of Defense Commander in Chief's Award for Installation Excellence, E765 [5MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three and their families (H. Res. 1228), H4918, H4919 [29JN], E1297 [13JY]

West Virginia: tribute to efforts of the West Virginia National Guard and local responders for rescuing individuals from a downed military helicopter (H. Res. 1153), H4939-H4941 [29JN], E337 [9MR]

Willow Grove, PA: Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 recipient of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, E549 [15AP]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal, E341 [10MR], E356 [11MR]

———award a Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2014), E334 [9MR], E345, E346 [10MR], E362 [11MR]

———tribute to Virginia Congressional Gold Medal recipients, H1226 [10MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (H.R. 5859), E1569 [10AU]

———tribute to 2d Air Division of the 8th Army Air Force, E849 [13MY]

Ypsilanti, MI: reopening of Yankee Air Museum, E1790 [29SE]

Remarks in Senate

Aerojet-General Corp.: Redmond, WA, facility recipient of United Space Alliance, LLC, Space Flight Awareness Supplier Award, S5782 [13JY]

Anchorage, AK: Elmendorf AFB recipient of Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, S2473 [20AP]

Arkansas: tribute to Air National Guard, S4521 [27MY]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (S. 3955), S7971 [17NO]

Bankruptcy: allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy proceeding to roll over such payments into an individual retirement plan, S10509 [17DE]

Bicycles: prohibit use of passenger facility fees to construct bicycle storage facilities, S1584 [16MR]

Broomfield, CO: Civil Air Patrol Broomfield Composite Squadron named Civil Air Patrol Squadron of Distinction, S7608 [28SE]

Buffalo, NY: safety issues raised in NTSB investigation of Continental Flight 3407 crash, S410 [2FE]

Business and industry: protect aircraft and small aviation products industry from unfair foreign competition, S6294 [27JY], S6491-S6493 [29JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of Emancipation Hall for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (H. Con. Res. 239), S1240 [5MR]

China: equalize trade practices and tariff rates with the U.S., S413 [2FE]

Coast Guard: express condolences to victims of H-60 Jayhawk helicopter crash off the coast of Washington (State), S5946 [15JY], S6728 [4AU]

Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (S. Res. 395), S203, S204 [25JA]

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate): tribute to Members and staff for work on FAA reauthorization, S1801 [22MR]

Consumers: require air carriers and ticket agents to notify consumers of taxes and fees applicable to airline tickets and prohibit imposition of fuel surcharges that do not correlate to fuel costs, S1585 [16MR]

Dept. of Defense: consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air refueling tanker program, S7230 [21SE], S10936 [22DE]

———consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air refueling tanker program (H.R. 6540), S10960 [22DE]

———consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air refueling tanker program (H.R. 6540), unanimous-consent request, S10961 [22DE]

———Joint Strike Fighter competitive engine program funding, S10882 [21DE]

———size and age of nuclear bomber fleet, S10790 [20DE]

———viability of nuclear weapons triad strategy, S10790 [20DE]

Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S1216 [5MR], S1250-S1252 [8MR], S3120 [5MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, technical corrections, S10405 [16DE]

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (S. 3284), S2807 [29AP]

Elmendorf AFB, AK: express condolences to victims of C-17 Globemaster crash, S6567 [2AU], S6728 [4AU]

FAA: Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Airport Improvement Program funding, S1802 [22MR]

———authorizing appropriations for aviation safety and capacity improvement and providing stable cost-based funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 915), S729 [24FE]

———Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program funding, S1802 [22MR]

———Essential Air Service Program funding, S1652 [17MR]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), S1756 [18MR], S1759 [19MR], S7389 [23SE]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), House amendment, S8391 [2DE], S8445-S8468, S8474 [3DE], S8513-S8535 [4DE], S8545, S8553 [6DE], S8596 [7DE], S8622, S8628-S8631, S8634 [8DE], S8669, S8701-S8708 [9DE], S8735-S8781 [10DE], S8838-S8847, S8849, S8946 [13DE], S8964-S8966, S8969-S8972, S8976-S8979, S8985, S8992-S8999, S9001-S9021, S9278 [14DE], S10237-S10241, S10244-S10256 [15DE], S10401-S10404 [16DE], S10423 [17DE]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), House amendment—unanimous-consent agreement, S8458 [3DE], S9015 [14DE]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), House amendment—unanimous-consent request, S8978 [14DE], S10255 [15DE]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), unanimous-consent agreement, S7388 [23SE]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), unanimous-consent request, S4507 [27MY], S5253, S5256, S5258 [22JN], S5420 [24JN], S5681 [30JN], S6189 [22JY]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4915), S8329 [1DE], S10696 [18DE]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4915), unanimous-consent request, S2140 [26MR], S8287 [30NO], S8328 [1DE]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4957), unanimous-consent agreement, S2151 [26MR]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 5147), S2768 [28AP]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 5611), S5716 [30JN]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 5900), S6541-S6543 [30JY]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 6190), S7454 [24SE]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 6473), S10696 [18DE]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (S. 3187), S2104 [25MR]

———implement NTSB recommendations following investigation of the loss of control of Continental Flight 3407, S1713, S1731 [18MR]

———improve airline safety and pilot training (H.R. 3371), unanimous-consent request, S5652-S5654 [30JN]

———improve training and increase minimum flight hours for commercial pilots, S1700-S1703 [18MR]

———Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, S1343, S1349 [10MR], S1444, S1447 [11MR], S1584 [16MR]

———prohibit use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots, S1585 [16MR]

———proposed consolidation of the Boise, ID, Terminal Radar Approach Control with Salt Lake City, UT, S1796, S1797 [22MR]

———proposed construction on land surrounding the Las Vegas, NV, McCarran International Airport, S1802 [22MR]

———reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system, S1340-S1350 [10MR], S1427, S1430-S1432, S1434, S1444-S1448 [11MR], S1584, S1596-S1598 [16MR], S1648, S1649, S1652, S1658 [17MR], S1693, S1700-S1705, S1713, S1717, S1731-S1736 [18MR], S1760, S1763, S1764, S1772-S1775 [19MR], S1790 [22MR], S1868 [23MR], S5809 [14JY], S6376-S6378 [28JY]

———reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 1451), S1212 [5MR]

———study airplane noise effects of the New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia airspace redesign proposal, S1585 [16MR]

———study and monitor aircraft cabin air quality, and mandate installation of air cleaning and sensor technology if such study demonstrates that these steps would provide a public health benefit, S1733 [18MR]

GAO: release of report examining airport security, S7716 [29SE]

Grand Canyon National Park: provide standards for achieving substantial restoration of the natural quiet and experience and clarify regulatory authority relative to commercial air tours, S1584, S1606 [16MR], S1792, S1802 [22MR]

Haiti: tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts (S. Con. Res. 61), S2982 [29AP]

Honor Flight Bluegrass (organization): tribute, S5777 [13JY]

Honor Flight Northwest Arkansas (organization): tribute, S7083 [14SE]

Honor Flight Tennessee Valley (organization): tribute, S7612 [28SE]

Kagan, Elena: evaluation of nomination to be Supreme Court Justice relative to decision as Solicitor General on ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy challenge by a Washington Air Force Reserve unit member, S5980-S5983 [19JY], S6613 [3AU]

Little Rock AFB, AR: Abilene, TX, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Abilene Trophy recipient, S2374 [15AP]

Louisiana HonorAir (organization): tribute, S2799 [29AP]

Madera County, CA: express condolences to the families of California Dept. of Fish and Game employees killed in helicopter crash, S562 [11FE]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (S. 3729), S6982 [5AU], S7698-S7700 [29SE], S8369 [2DE]

———funding, S529 [9FE], S1254-S1256 [8MR], S2231-S2233 [13AP], S5732 [12JY], S6017 [20JY]

———long-term plan, S2335-S2340 [15AP]

———reauthorize manned space flight activities (S. 3068), S1024-S1026 [3MR], S2221 [13AP], S2335-S2340 [15AP]

National Aerospace Week: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 292), S7048 [13SE]

National Airborne Day: designate (S. Res. 599), S6456 [28JY], S8710 [9DE]

National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing (S.J. Res. 30), motion to proceed, S7370-S7383 [23SE]

———disapprove rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing (S.J. Res. 30), unanimous-consent agreement, S7300 [21SE]

National Parks Air Tour Management Act: clarify responsibilities of the FAA and the National Park Service in completing air tour management plans for regulating flying over national parks, S1797 [22MR]

Navy: extend authority to enter into multiyear contracts for F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and EA-18G aircraft (H.R. 6102), S7181 [16SE]

NTSB: authorize appropriations (S. 2768), S3763-S3766 [13MY]

Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (S. Res. 624), S7140 [15SE]

———moment of silence to honor citizens and surviving families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, S2251 [14AP]

Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA: designate (H.R. 5591), S8690 [9DE]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: allow additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction, S1693-S1736 [18MR], S1763, S1764, S1773 [19MR], S1790, S1800-S1805 [22MR], S1868 [23MR], S6376 [28JY]

Safety: history of air traffic control operations, S1349 [10MR]

Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act: reauthorize (S. 3659), S6306 [27JY]

South Dakota: tribute to Air National Guard 114th Fighter Wing, S7752 [29SE]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), S1756 [18MR], S1759 [19MR], S7389 [23SE]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), House amendment, S8391 [2DE], S8445-S8468, S8474 [3DE], S8513-S8535 [4DE], S8545, S8553 [6DE], S8596 [7DE], S8622, S8628-S8631, S8634 [8DE], S8669, S8701-S8708 [9DE], S8735-S8781 [10DE], S8838-S8847, S8849, S8946 [13DE], S8964-S8966, S8969-S8972, S8976-S8979, S8985, S8992-S8999, S9001-S9021, S9278 [14DE], S10237-S10241, S10244-S10256 [15DE], S10401-S10404 [16DE], S10423 [17DE]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), House amendment—unanimous-consent agreement, S8458 [3DE], S9015 [14DE]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), House amendment—unanimous-consent request, S8978 [14DE], S10255 [15DE]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), unanimous-consent agreement, S7388 [23SE]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), unanimous-consent request, S4507 [27MY], S5253, S5256, S5258 [22JN], S5420 [24JN], S5681 [30JN], S6189 [22JY]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4915), S8329 [1DE], S10696 [18DE]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4915), unanimous-consent request, S2140 [26MR], S8287 [30NO], S8328 [1DE]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4957), unanimous-consent agreement, S2151 [26MR]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 5147), S2768 [28AP]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 5611), S5716 [30JN]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 5900), S6541-S6543 [30JY]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6190), S7454 [24SE]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6473), S10696 [18DE]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (S. 3187), S2104 [25MR]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S7025 [13SE]

———strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (H.R. 4684), S6225 [22JY]

Transportation: ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier and are not unnecessarily held on a grounded air carrier before or after a flight, S1732 [18MR]

Transportation Security Administration: require awarding of Government contracts to small and disadvantaged businesses, S1154 [4MR]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): presentation of Congressional Gold Medal, S1332 [10MR]

Reports filed

Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria Anniversary: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1062) (H. Rept. 111-446), H1743 [19MR]

Consideration of H.R. 5850, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1569) (H. Rept. 111-578), H6282 [28JY]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1766) (H. Rept. 111-682), H8519 [15DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1212) (H. Rept. 111-456), H2317 [24MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3607) (S. Rept. 111-222), S5993 [19JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5850) (H. Rept. 111-564), H6042 [26JY]

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2788) (H. Rept. 111-435), H1357 [11MR]

Express Gratitude for Contributions That U.S. Air Traffic Controllers Make To Keep the Traveling Public Safe and Airspace Running Efficiently: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1401) (H. Rept. 111-543), H5674 [15JY]

NASA Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3729) (S. Rept. 111-278), S6882 [5AU]

———Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5781) (H. Rept. 111-576), H6282 [28JY]

NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2768) (S. Rept. 111-127), S698 [23FE]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4714) (H. Rept. 111-613), H6878 [22SE]

Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5591) (H. Rept. 111-611), H6809 [20SE]

Recognize the Value of Recreational Aviation and Backcountry Airstrips: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1473) (H. Rept. 111-593), H6681 [14SE]

Report on the Attempted Terrorist Attack on Northwest Airlines Flight 253: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Rept. 111-199), S4143 [24MY]

Support Goals and Ideals of National Learn To Fly Day: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1284) (H. Rept. 111-477), H3278 [7MY]

Transportation Security Administration Transmittal of Aviation Security Screening Management Standard Operating Procedures Manual and Revisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 980) (H. Rept. 111-403), H421 [27JA]

Rulings of the Chair

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8525 [16DE]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), H8525 [16DE]

Statements

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act: Representative Calvert, E419 [19MR]

National Mediation Board Rule on Recognition of a Labor Union if a Simple Majority of Workers Who Cast Ballots Approved Organizing: Senator Isakson, S7373 [23SE]

Summaries

Accomplishments of the 111th Congress, E2250 [22DE]

FAA Extension Act (H.R. 4853), H1557 [17MR]

Tables

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 5850), H6311-H6318 [29JY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5307, Ultralight Smuggling Prevention Act, H6986 [23SE]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5810, Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act, H6160 [27JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 239, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), H1076 [3MR]

H. Con. Res. 266, accord Taiwan observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization, H6083 [27JY]

H. Con. Res. 292, support goals and ideals of National Aerospace Week, H5878 [21JY]

H. Res. 699, tribute to 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard, H990 [2MR]

H. Res. 925, tribute to meritorious service of aviators shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured but subsequently escaped, H1778 [20MR]

H. Res. 1052, tribute to Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001, H6635 [14SE]

H. Res. 1062, Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria anniversary, H2517 [14AP]

H. Res. 1085, honor and celebrate contributions of African Americans to U.S. transportation and infrastructure, H690 [23FE]

H. Res. 1127, condemn airplane attack on Austin, TX, Federal building, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employees and first responders, and reject expressions of sympathy for those who attack public servants, H1043 [3MR]

H. Res. 1153, tribute to efforts of the West Virginia National Guard and local responders for rescuing individuals from a downed military helicopter, H4939 [29JN]

H. Res. 1228, tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three and their families, H4918 [29JN]

H. Res. 1284, support goals and ideals of National Learn To Fly Day, H3336 [12MY]

H. Res. 1401, express gratitude for contributions that U.S. air traffic controllers make to keep the traveling public safe and U.S. airspace running efficiently, H6074 [27JY]

H. Res. 1411, tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing, H5757 [20JY]

H. Res. 1473, recognize the value of recreational aviation and backcountry airstrips, H6725 [15SE]

H. Res. 1569, consideration of H.R. 5850, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations, H6289 [29JY]

H. Res. 1594, American Volunteer Group and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) combat action anniversary and recognize contributions to the Nation's defense, E1490 [29JY]

H. Res. 1605, recognize service of medical and air crews in helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation personnel, H7002 [28SE]

H. Res. 1610, terrorist attacks anniversary, H6631 [14SE]

H. Res. 1669, National Air Transportation Association anniversary, H7829 [1DE]

H. Res. 1745, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 4853, Middle Class Tax Relief Act, H7859 [2DE]

H. Res. 1766, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act, H8524, H8545 [16DE]

H.R. 1586, Aviation Safety and Investment Act, H2366-H2404 [25MR]

H.R. 1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, S1887-S1921 [23MR], H2332-H2366 [25MR]

H.R. 2788, Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act, H1618 [18MR]

H.R. 4684, National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act, H5775 [20JY]

H.R. 4714, NTSB appropriations, H7096-H7099 [28SE]

H.R. 4853, FAA Extension Act, H1553 [17MR]

H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act, H8585-H8593 [16DE]

H.R. 4915, FAA Extension Act, H2268 [24MR]

H.R. 4957, FAA Extension Act, H2450 [25MR]

H.R. 5147, Airport and Airway Extension Act, H2950 [28AP]

H.R. 5307, Ultralight Smuggling Prevention Act, H6898 [23SE]

H.R. 5591, Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA, H7093 [28SE]

H.R. 5611, Airport and Airway Extension Act, Part II, H4931 [29JN]

H.R. 5810, Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act, H6100 [27JY]

H.R. 5900, Airline Safety and FAA Extension Act, H6418-H6424 [29JY]

H.R. 6102, Navy authority to enter into multiyear contracts for F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and EA-18G aircraft extension, H6639 [14SE]

H.R. 6190, Airport and Airway Extension Act, Part III, H6943 [23SE]

H.R. 6473, Airport and Airway Extension Act, Part IV, H7867 [2DE]

H.R. 6540, Defense Level Playing Field Act, H8798 [21DE]

S. 2768, NTSB appropriations, S3765 [13MY]

S. 3068, Human Space Flight Capability Assurance and Enhancement Act, S1026-S1030 [3MR]

S. 3187, FAA Extension Act, S2104 [25MR]

S. 3729, NASA appropriations, H7342-H7354 [29SE]

S. 3938, Ray Daves Airport Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA, S7902 [15NO]

S. 3955, National Guard, Reserve, ``Gray Area'' Retiree, and Surviving Spouses Space-Available Travel Equity Act, S7971 [17NO]

S. Con. Res. 61 tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts in Haiti, H3338 [12MY]

S. Con. Res. 61, tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts in Haiti, S2711 [27AP], S2982 [29AP]

S. Con. Res. 63, accord Taiwan observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization, S3910 [18MY]

S. Res. 395, Colorado National Guard anniversary, S155 [22JA], S204 [25JA]

S. Res. 420, tribute to Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001, S711 [23FE]

S. Res. 476, recognize Polish victims of airplane crash in Russia en route to memorialize victims of Soviet police, express sympathy to surviving families of both tragedies, and support restoration of leadership, S2212 [12AP]

S. Res. 479, express sympathy to citizens of Poland and surviving families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration of leadership, S2252, S2298 [14AP]

S. Res. 599, National Airborne Day, S6442, S6456 [28JY]

S. Res. 624, tribute to Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001, S7139, S7140 [15SE]

Use of Armed Forces against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (2001), H6115 [27JY]