DEATH AND DYING

Amendments

Death on the High Seas Act: allow families of those killed on the high seas to receive fair compensation for pecuniary and nonpecuniary losses (S. 3463), S8684 [9DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make certain improvements in insurance and health care programs (H.R. 3219), S7640, S7649, S7665 [28SE], H7321 [29SE]

Federal employees: provide for transportation of the dependents, remains, and effects of certain Federal employees who die while or as a result of performing official duties (H.R. 2711), S3787, S3788, S3789 [14MY], H3771 [25MY]

———provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil service (S. 3650), S8144, S8204 [19NO]

Medicare: reform payments and coverage for hospice care (H.R. 3454), S7639 [28SE], S10308 [15DE]

Taxation: retain estate tax with an immediate exemption increase and repeal new carryover basis rules (H.R. 4154), S803 [25FE]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: call for the President to overturn the policy that prohibits sending a Presidential letter of condolence to the family of a member who has died by suicide (see H. Res. 1229), H2459 [25MR]

———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4791), H1220 [9MR]

———pay a monthly stipend to the surviving parents of members who die during a period of war (see H.R. 6371), H7393 [29SE]

———pay additional death gratuity on behalf of members killed in action equal to all Social Security taxes paid by the member and taxes paid on self-employment income (see H.R. 5921), H6402 (see H.R. 5921), H6454 [29JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 264), H2799 [21AP]

Cemeteries and funerals: limit relief available to persons who have been unconstitutionally prohibited from protesting at military and other funerals (see H.R. 5365), H3702 [20MY]

———provide Government headstones and markers at private cemeteries for certain veterans (see H.R. 5937), H6403 (see H.R. 5937), H6455 [29JY]

Children and youth: revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (see S. 4043), S10514 [17DE]

Death on the High Seas Act: allow families of those killed on the high seas to receive fair compensation for pecuniary and nonpecuniary losses (see S. 3463), S4658 [8JN]

Dept. of HHS: enhance Federal efforts focused on increasing public awareness of risks and dangers associated with Shaken Baby Syndrome (see S. 3003), S482 [4FE] (see H.R. 4642), H647 [22FE]

Dept. of Transportation: study feasibility of widespread use of in-vehicle technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving and require a motor vehicle safety standard on rollover prevention and crash mitigation (see H.R. 6518), H8291 [13DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase plot allowances for certain veterans and provide a plot allowance for spouses and children of certain veterans who are buried in State cemeteries (see H.R. 6013), H6568 [30JY]

———modify provision of certain benefits, memorial certificate eligibility, loan guarantee matters, real property covenants and liens, and adjudication of mental incompetence (see S. 3765), S7033 [13SE]

———provide housing loan benefits for children of Armed Forces members and veterans who die from service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 4845), H1440 [15MR]

Diseases: improve diagnosis and treatment and promote public and clinician awareness of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) (see H. Res. 1438), H4424 [14JN]

Federal employees: make stillborn children eligible for optional coverage under Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (see H.R. 4821), H1357 [11MR]

———provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil service (see S. 3650), S6245 [26JY]

Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic incident (see S. Res. 525), S3716 [13MY] (see H. Res. 1382), H3702 [20MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage of voluntary advance care planning consultation (see H.R. 5795), H5818 [20JY]

Members of Congress: prohibit payment of death gratuities to the surviving heirs of deceased Members (see H.R. 6526), H8520 [15DE]

Mexico: express condolences to families of victims of people who died while migrating to the U.S. and condemn criminal network responsible for their massacre (see H. Res. 1658), H6989 [23SE]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunk driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 4890), H1743 [19MR]

National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 602), S6549 [30JY] (see H. Res. 1452), H4636 [17JN]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), H5503 [1JY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 511), S3036 [3MY]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1299), H2877 [26AP]

Social Security: increase maximum amount of the lump-sum death benefit (see H.R. 6388), H7394 [29SE]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 5001), H2503 [13AP]

Supreme Court: urge the upholding of laws that allow the families and friends of fallen members of the Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace and privacy (see H. Con. Res. 261), H2641 [15AP]

``Taps'': designate musical piece as National Song of Remembrance (see H.R. 6034), H6569 [30JY]

Taxation: exempt certain farmland from the estate tax (see S. 3664), S6397 [28JY] (see H.R. 5475), H4214 [28MY]

———make certain tax relief permanent and permanently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6522), H8519 [15DE] (see H.R. 6538), H8598 [16DE]

———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (see S. 3773), S7034 [13SE] (see S. 3975), S8063 [18NO] (see H.R. 6415), H7548 [17NO]

———reinstate estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 3533), S5439 [24JN] (see H.R. 5764), H5675 [15JY]

Veterans: expand eligibility for burial in national cemeteries to certain Reserve component members and increase amount payable for burial and funeral expenses for certain veterans (see H.R. 6269), H7389 [29SE]

Women: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 3906), S7788 [29SE]

Explanations

Veterans' Benefits Act (H.R. 3219), S7657-S7665 [28SE], H7332-H7340 [29SE]

Letters

Exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving burial-related benefits and funeral honors available to certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related individuals: James M. Sims, Military Order of the Purple Heart, H4074 [27MY]

Medicare/Medicaid coverage of voluntary advance care planning consultation: David P. Sloane, AARP, E1375 [20JY]

———J. Donald Schumacher, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, E1376 [20JY]

———James Shaw and Tina Picchi, Supportive Care Coalition, E1376 [20JY]

———Rick Pollack, American Hospital Association, E1376 [20JY]

Permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts: several taxpayers, S8533 [4DE]

Permanently extend estate tax relief: Landi McFarland, S7464 [27SE]

Tax Hike Prevention Act: several Senators, S8327 [1DE], H7877 [2DE]

Veterans' Benefits Act: Carl Blake, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), H7331 [29SE]

———Clayton Jones, Military Order of the Purple Heart, H7332 [29SE]

———Gerald T. Manar, VFW, H7331 [29SE]

———Jimmie L. Foster, American Legion, H7331 [29SE]

———Joseph A. Violante, DAV, H7331 [29SE]

———Kathryn A. Witt, Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., H7331 [29SE]

———Raymond C. Kelley, AMVETS (organization), H7330 [29SE]

———Thomas Zampieri, Blinded Veterans Association, H7331 [29SE]

Lists

Shaken baby syndrome victims, E194 [22FE]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: call for the President to overturn the policy that prohibits sending a Presidential letter of condolence to the family of a member who has died by suicide, H3998, H3999, H4019 [27MY]

———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (H.R. 4088), H458, H459 [2FE], H1416-H1419 [15MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 264), H2949 [28AP]

CrisisLink (organization): tribute, E1556 [10AU], E1684 [20SE]

Cuba: anniversary of tugboat massacre, H5523 [13JY]

Dept. of HHS: enhance Federal efforts focused on increasing public awareness of risks and dangers associated with shaken baby syndrome, E194 [22FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase plot allowance and burial benefits for veterans, H6210 [28JY]

———make certain improvements in insurance and health care programs (H.R. 3219), Senate amendments, H7321-H7342 [29SE]

Diseases: improve diagnosis and treatment and promote public and clinician awareness of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) (H. Res. 1438), H6860 [22SE]

Federal employees: make stillborn children eligible for optional coverage under Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (H.R. 4821), E356 [11MR]

———provide for transportation of the dependents, remains, and effects of certain Federal employees who die while or as a result of performing official duties (H.R. 2711), Senate amendments, H3770-H3772 [25MY], E1015 [28MY]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (H.R. 415), H6099, H6100 [27JY]

Health: authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (H.R. 3470), H6842, H6843 [22SE], E1775 [29SE]

Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area (organization): anniversary, E1798 [29SE]

Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic incident (H. Res. 1382), H3712-H3714 [24MY], E925, E927 [25MY], E952 [26MY], E983, E988 [28MY], E1208 [24JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage of voluntary advance care planning consultation (H.R. 5795), H6287 [29JY], E1375 [20JY]

Mexico: express condolences to families of victims of people who died while migrating to the U.S. and condemn criminal network responsible for their massacre (H. Res. 1658), E1722 [23SE]

National Suicide Prevention Week: observance, E1556 [10AU], E1684 [20SE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (H.R. 2067), H2902 [27AP]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country (H. Res. 1501), E1276 [1JY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, H3297 [11MY]

———support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1299), H3289, H3290 [11MY], E832 [12MY]

Taxation: extend estate tax relief, H8037 [7DE], H8513-H8517 [15DE], H8523, H8554, H8555, H8560, H8562, H8573-H8577 [16DE]

———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts, H6687, H6733, H6735 [15SE], H6765, H6766, H6797-H6800 [16SE], H6812 [22SE], H6968-H6972, H6981-H6985 [23SE], H7216, H7217, H7219 [29SE], H7457 [16NO], H7535-H7537 [17NO], H7839-H7845 [1DE], E1872 [29SE]

———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (S. 3773), H8021 [2DE]

———permanently extend estate tax relief, H4487, H4488 [15JN]

———reinstate estate and generation-skipping taxes (H.R. 5764), E1339 [15JY]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits, H7340 [29SE]

———enhance burial benefits (H.R. 4045), H6210 [28JY]

———exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving burial-related benefits and funeral honors available to certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related individuals, H4074 [27MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: provide for environmental cleanup and compensation of victims due to Agent Orange exposure, E1452 [28JY]

Workers Memorial Day: observance, H2941 [28AP], E698 [28AP]

———support goals and ideals (H. Res. 375), H2900-H2904 [27AP], E745 [4MY]

———support goals and ideals (H. Res. 375), unanimous-consent agreement, H3059 [29AP]

Remarks in Senate

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 264), S2981 [29AP]

Children and youth: revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (S. 4043), S10514, S10515 [17DE]

Death on the High Seas Act: allow families of those killed in the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico to receive fair compensation for pecuniary and nonpecuniary losses, S8683-S8685 [9DE]

———allow families of those killed on the high seas to receive fair compensation for pecuniary and nonpecuniary losses, S6510 [29JY]

———allow families of those killed on the high seas to receive fair compensation for pecuniary and nonpecuniary losses (S. 3463), S4659 [8JN], S8683-S8685 [9DE]

———allow families of those killed on the high seas to receive fair compensation for pecuniary and nonpecuniary losses (S. 3463), unanimous-consent request, S8683 [9DE]

Dept. of HHS: enhance Federal efforts focused on increasing public awareness of risks and dangers associated with Shaken Baby Syndrome (S. 3003), S495 [4FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make certain improvements in insurance and health care programs (H.R. 3219), S7656-S7665 [28SE]

Federal employees: provide for transportation of the dependents, remains, and effects of certain Federal employees who die while or as a result of performing official duties (H.R. 2711), S3788, S3789 [14MY]

———provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil service (S. 3650), S6247 [26JY], S8204 [19NO]

Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic incident (S. Res. 525), S3766 [13MY]

National Home Care & Hospice Month: observance, S7952 [17NO], S10299 [15DE]

National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 602), S6543 [30JY], S6581 [2AU]

National Survivors of Suicide Day: observance, S8051 [18NO]

Nevada: tribute to law enforcement officers, S3663 [13MY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, S3632 [12MY], S3663, S3666, S3691 [13MY]

———observance (S. Res. 511), S3037 [3MY], S3567 [11MY]

Prematurity Awareness Day: observance, S7954 [17NO]

Prematurity Awareness Month: observance, S7954 [17NO]

Stewart Enterprises, Inc.: anniversary, S2474 [20AP]

Taxation: exempt certain farmland from the estate tax (S. 3664), S6440 [28JY], S8452 [3DE]

———extend Bush administration tax cuts and provide estate tax relief, S8671-S8673 [9DE]

———extend estate tax relief, S8761, S8776 [10DE], S8979 [14DE], S10245, S10247 [15DE]

———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts, S7476, S7481 [27SE]

———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (S. 3773), S7004-S7007, S7048 [13SE], S7052, S7077 [14SE], S7106 [15SE], S7309 [22SE], S7678 [29SE], S7917 [17NO], S8009, S8020-S8023 [18NO], S8312-S8314, S8325-S8338 [1DE], S8475 [3DE]

———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and estate tax relief (S. 3975), S8108 [18NO], S8111 [19NO]

———permanently extend estate tax relief, S4640 [8JN], S5047-S5049 [16JN], S5250 [22JN], S6062, S6066 [21JY], S6178 [22JY], S7463 [27SE]

———reinstate estate and generation-skipping taxes (S. 3533), S5761 [13JY], S5839 [14JY], S6007 [20JY], S6054 [21JY]

———repeal estate tax, S106 [21JA]

———retain estate tax, S5244-S5246 [22JN]

———retain estate tax with an immediate exemption increase and repeal new carryover basis rules (H.R. 4154), S5 [20JA]

Vietnamese Conflict: provide for environmental cleanup and compensation of victims due to Agent Orange exposure, S7168 [16SE]

Women: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 3906), S7809 [29SE], S7954 [17NO]

Workers Memorial Day: observance, S2754 [28AP]

Reports filed

Bereaved Consumer's Bill of Rights Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3655) (H. Rept. 111-672), H8089 [7DE]

Gold Star Fathers Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3650), S8062 [18NO]

———Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3650) (S. Rept. 111-374), S10513 [17DE]

Modify Provision of Veterans' Benefits, Memorial Certificate Eligibility, Loan Guarantees, Real Property Covenants and Liens, and Adjudication of Mental Incompetence: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 3765) (S. Rept. 111-282), S7033 [13SE]

Nationally Enhancing the Wellbeing of Babies Through Outreach and Research Now (NEWBORN) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3470) (H. Rept. 111-609), H6803 [16SE]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 511), S3358 [6MY]

7th Generation Promise—Indian Youth Suicide Prevention Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1635) (S. Rept. 111-166), S2115 [25MR]

Tables

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 3219, Veterans' Benefits Act, S7665 [28SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 264, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, H2949 [28AP]

H. Res. 375, support goals and ideals of Workers Memorial Day, H2900 [27AP]

H. Res. 1299, support goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day, H3289 [11MY]

H. Res. 1382, express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Republic of Korea Government in aftermath of the tragic incident, H3712 [24MY]

H.R. 415, Fallen Heroes Flag Act, H6099 [27JY]

H.R. 2711, Families of Fallen Heroes Act, S3788 [14MY], H3771 [25MY]

H.R. 3219, Veterans' Benefits Act, H7321-H7330 [29SE]

H.R. 3470, Nationally Enhancing the Wellbeing of Babies Through Outreach and Research Now (NEWBORN) Act, H6842 [22SE]

S. 3463, Survivors Equality Act, S4660 [8JN]

S. 3650, Gold Star Fathers Act, S6247 [26JY]

S. 3650, provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil service, S8204 [19NO]

S. 3773, Tax Hike Prevention Act, S7042-S7044 [13SE]

S. Res. 511, Peace Officers Memorial Day, S3037 [3MY], S3567 [11MY]

S. Res. 525, express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Republic of Korea Government in aftermath of the tragic incident, S3721, S3766 [13MY]

S. Res. 602, support goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, S6543, S6553 [30JY]