DISASTERS related term(s) Earthquakes; Famines; Floods; Hunger; Hurricanes

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), S4112, S4149, S4150, S4152, S4153, S4154, S4155, S4156 [24MY], S4172, S4181, S4182, S4185, S4190, S4193, S4194, S4195, S4200, S4201, S4202, S4224, S4225, S4226, S4228, S4229, S4230, S4231, S4232, S4233, S4237, S4238 [25MY], S4405, S4406, S4410, S4416, S4419, S4421, S4426, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4457, S4458, S4459, S4460, S4461, S4462, S4463, S4464, S4465, S4466, S4467, S4468, S4469 [26MY], S4479, S4502, S4503, S4504, S4505, S4506, S4556, S4557, S4559 [27MY], H5356, H5359, H5369, H5371, H5383 [1JY], H6052 [27JY]

Dept. of HHS: extend expenditure deadline for Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricane Ike (S. 3774), S7758, S7763 [29SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earthquake (H.R. 5283), S6739, S6740 [4AU], H7819 [1DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (H.R. 4573), S2165 [26MR], H2512 [14AP]

Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which such contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), S8144, S8172 [19NO], H7658 [30NO]

FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (H.R. 5114), H5636, H5641, H5644, H5645, H5646, H5648, H5649, H5650, H5652 [15JY]

———provide for the National Flood Insurance Program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods (H.R. 1264), consideration (H. Res. 1549), H5957 [22JY]

———reauthorize the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (H.R. 1746), S10806, S10823 [20DE], H8814 [21DE]

Haiti: provide debt relief (S. 2961), S1239 [5MR]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), S847, S860, S887, S888, S890, S891, S892, S893, S894 [1MR], S955, S956, S958, S959, S969 [2MR], S973, S986, S992, S996, S997, S1002, S1003, S1004, S1005, S1033, S1034, S1061, S1090, S1091, S1092, S1093, S1094, S1095, S1097, S1098, S1102, S1103, S1104, S1105, S1106, S1107, S1108, S1111 [3MR], S1160, S1161, S1162, S1164, S1187, S1188, S1189, S1190, S1191, S1192, S1193, S1201, S1202, S1205 [4MR], S1222, S1223, S1224, S1233, S1240 [5MR], S1265, S1266, S1267, S1268, S1269, S1270, S1271 [8MR], S1277, S1285, S1289, S1290, S1291, S1316, S1317 [9MR], S4625 [7JN], S4642, S4644, S4648, S4660, S4696, S4697, S4698, S4699, S4700, S4701, S4702, S4704 [8JN], S4728, S4729, S4735, S4736, S4738, S4739, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4761, S4763 [9JN], S4859, S4860, S4863, S4864 [10JN], S4877, S4888, S4890, S4891 [14JN], S4920, S4943, S4944, S4945, S4946, S4947, S4948, S4949 [15JN], S4970, S4996, S4997, S5037, S5038, S5041 [16JN], S5063, S5077, S5115, S5137 [17JN], S5211 [21JN], S5310, S5311, S5324, S5365 [23JN], S5448, S5449 [24JN], S5525, S5627, S5628 [29JN], S6033, S6034, S6035 [20JY], S6088 [21JY], H4101, H4130 [28MY], H5938 [22JY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1403), H4097 [28MY]

Announcements

Moment of silence in memory of victims of terrrorist attacks, H6724 [15SE]

Senate: moment of silence in memory of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, OK, S2399 [19AP]

Articles and editorials

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

Antidrilling Commission, H4723 [23JN]

Congress Needs To Meet Its Responsibilities, H5355 [1JY]

Death Toll Growing at Port-au-Prince's Hotel Montana, Once a Symbol of Stability, H334 [26JA]

Early Disaster Response in Haiti—The Israeli Field Hospital Experience, H5591 [14JY]

Essential Fix, S10248 [15DE]

Extend Go Zone to 2012, S10248 [15DE]

Glory of Poland, H2548 [14AP]

Help, Hope From Volunteers Lift Spirits in Tornado-Wrecked Towns; More Than 1,600 People Turn Out To Lend a Hand, H4571 [16JN]

Life-Saving Trip for Earthquake Victims `Life-Changing' for Surgical Team—Spinal Surgery Unit Inspired by Resolve of Haitians, E353 [11MR]

Missing Men of Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig, H3831 [26MY]

Obama Spill Panel Big on Policy, Not Engineering, H4722 [23JN]

Oil Spill Commission Coordinator Has Represented Environmental Groups, H4723 [23JN]

Our Nature—Once Again, Without Delay, West Virginians Respond, E215 [23FE]

Reasoned Debate Needed To Amend Energy Legislation, H6505 [30JY]

Relatives Pull Together for Girl Orphaned After Tornado, H4572 [16JN]

Relatives Remember the 11 Lost in Oil Rig Blast, H3832 [26MY]

Staying Hooked on a Dirty Fuel—Why Canadian Tar Sands Pipelines Are a Bad Bet for the United States, H4400-H4402 [14JN]

Using Humor in a Campaign Supporting Disabled People, E167 [4FE]

Windsor Water Company Ships Help to Haiti, S694 [23FE]

Bills and resolutions

AID: prohibit procurement of manufactured articles for disaster relief assistance in a foreign country unless the articles are manufactured in such foreign country, the U.S., or third countries (see H.R. 6044), H6569 [30JY]

Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (see S. Res. 500), S2642 [26AP] (see H. Res. 1262), H2641 [15AP]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (see H.R. 4899), H1890 (see H.R. 4899), H2173 [21MR]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 1204), H2215 [22MR]

Armed Forces: 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]

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]

BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: establish (see S. 3344), S3536 [11MY] (see H.R. 5241), H3272 [6MY]

Business and industry: prohibit use of certain stimulus and disaster relief funds for business relocation incentives (see H.R. 6514), H8286 [9DE]

Central America: mourn loss of life and support people affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. 1462), H4677 [22JN]

Chatham County, NC: honor historic and community significance of Chatham County Courthouse in Pittsboro, NC, and express condolences for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse (see H. Res. 1364), H3541 [18MY]

———honor historic and community significance of the Chatham County Courthouse and express condolences to Chatham County and the town of Pittsboro for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse (see H. Res. 1274), H2695 [20AP]

Children and youth: provide child safety, care, and education continuity in the event of a Presidentially declared disaster (see H.R. 5240), H3272 [6MY]

Chile: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (see S. Res. 431), S1018 [3MR]

———express condolences to families of the victims of earthquake as well as solidarity with and support for the people as they plan for recovery and reconstruction (see H. Res. 1144), H1220 [9MR]

———express support for miners trapped in Copiapo mining disaster and rescue efforts by the Chilean Government and other parties (see H. Res. 1662), H7154 (see H. Res. 1662), H7211 [28SE]

China: express condolences to victims and support recovery efforts following earthquake in the Qinghai province (see H. Res. 1324), H3123 [4MY]

Corps of Engineers: acquire hurricane barrier for New Bedford, MA, and Fairhaven, MA (see H.R. 4725), H1026 [2MR]

Courts: provide construction, architectural, and engineering entities with qualified immunity from liability for negligence when providing volunteer services or equipment in response to a declared emergency or disaster (see H.R. 5576), H4778 [23JN]

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 HHS: extend expenditure deadline for Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricane Ike (see S. 3774), S7089 [14SE]

———extend expenditure deadline for Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricanes Ike and Rita (see H.R. 5790), H5818 [20JY]

———provide for participation in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program of certain specialists needed to respond to environmental public health emergencies (see S. 3647), S6245 [26JY]

———reimburse States through the National Disaster Medical System for expenses incurred in providing treatment for health conditions and illnesses resulting from the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4577), H554 [3FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earthquake (see S. 3411), S4211 [25MY] (see H.R. 5283), H3440 [12MY]

———establish national emergency centers on military installations (see S. 3476), S4849 [10JN]

———expand humanitarian parole policy to children legally confirmed as orphans eligible for intercountry adoption by Haiti prior to recent earthquake (see H.R. 4603), H601 [4FE]

———expand National Domestic Preparedness Consortium to include the National Center for Security and Preparedness (see S. 3236), S2518 [21AP] (see H.R. 5485), H4246 [8JN]

———make emergency preparedness planning and implementation grants to local educational agencies in areas under high threat of terrorism, disasters, or health emergencies (see H.R. 4898), H1890 (see H.R. 4898), H2173 [21MR]

———review and evaluate grants management and oversight practices of FEMA (see H.R. 5573), H4677 [22JN]

Dept. of State: establish a scholarship program for Haitian students whose studies were interrupted as a result of the earthquake (see H.R. 6232), H7154 (see H.R. 6232), H7211 [28SE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize and enhance programs relative to detection of, response to, and mitigation and cleanup of oil spills on Federal land managed by the Dept. (see S. 3515), S5202 [21JN]

———require offshore rigs to install acoustic control systems and improve oil spill response and removal technologies and methods (see H.R. 5313), H3483 [13MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (see H.R. 4573), H471 [2FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: 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]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: ensure that certain tenants are able to return to affordable housing after a major disaster (see H.R. 6048), H6570 [30JY]

———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which such contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), consideration (see H. Res. 1736), H7643 [29NO]

Economic Development Administration: establish a grant program for organizations to assist individuals and businesses affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill to file claims for damages (see S. 3337), S3535 [11MY]

EPA: reduce or eliminate the risk of releases of hazardous chemicals from public water systems and wastewater treatment works (see S. 3598), S5964 [15JY]

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

Federal aid programs: review, update, and revise factors to measure severity, magnitude, and impact of a disaster to evaluate the need for assistance (see H.R. 5825), H5983 [22JY]

———take actions to address the needs of children and families who are victims of a major disaster (see H.R. 4478), H265 [20JA]

FEMA: allow regional directors to extend temporarily the Provisional Accredited Levee period if a good faith effort to upgrade a levee to the accredited level is being made (see H.R. 4935), H2318 [24MR]

———authorize the Metropolitan Medical Response System Program (see H.R. 4580), H554 [3FE]

———ensure continuation of the Metropolitan Medical Response System Program (see H.R. 4492), H326 [21JA]

———establish a disaster recovery assistance program for businesses (see H.R. 5242), H3272 [6MY]

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

———establish Office of Disability Integration and Coordination (see H.R. 6481), H8030 [2DE]

———extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (see H.R. 5114), H2842 [22AP]

———extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (H.R. 5114), consideration (see H. Res. 1517), H5616 [14JY]

———extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 3203), S2295 [14AP] (see S. 3347), S3536 [11MY] (see S. 3814), S7267 [21SE] (see H.R. 4778), H1168 [4MR] (see H.R. 5553), H4635 [17JN] (see H.R. 5569), H4676 [22JN] (see H.R. 5650), H5302 [30JN]

———provide for certain exceptions to the mandatory waiting period before new or modified flood insurance coverage takes effect (see H.R. 6254), H7389 [29SE]

———provide for the National Flood Insurance Program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods (H.R. 1264), consideration (see H. Res. 1549), H5919 [21JY]

———reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 5255), H3278 [7MY]

———reauthorize the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (see S. 3249), S2587 [22AP]

———revise National Flood Insurance Program to more fairly treat homeowners who purchase insurance under the program (see H.R. 5559), H4635 [17JN]

———suspend flood insurance rate map updates in geographic areas in which certain levees are being repaired (see S. 3051), S857 [1MR]

———tribute to organizations comprising the National Urban Search and Rescue System for determination and work as first responders to disasters and other incidents, including the recent Haiti earthquake (see H. Res. 1070), H555 [3FE] (see H. Res. 1076), H602 [4FE]

Floods: delay effective date of the mandatory purchase requirement for new flood hazard areas (see S. 3994), S8348 [1DE]

———ensure private property, public safety, and human life are protected from flood hazards that result from post-fire watershed conditions created by wildfires on Federal land (see S. 3908), S7788 [29SE]

GAO: conduct a full audit of hurricane protection funding and cost estimates associated with post-Katrina hurricane protection (see S. 3384), S3983 [19MY]

———investigate and audit operations of the fund created by BP P.L.C., to compensate persons affected by the Gulf oil spill (see H.R. 6016), H6568 [30JY]

Gulf of Mexico: amend Jones Act and related statutes with respect to the liability of vessel owners and operators for damages (see S. 3600), S5964 [15JY]

———create system to resolve claims of economic injury caused by the Deepwater Horizon incident and renegotiate lease relative to incident to increase existing liability limits (see S. 3410), S4211 [25MY] (see S. 3461), S4621 [7JN]

———create system to resolve claims of economic injury caused by the Deepwater Horizon incident, investigate measures to prevent similar incidents, and improve the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund and oil spill research (see S. 3542), S5489 [28JN]

———ensure Government access to independent, peer-reviewed scientific data and information to assess health of oil spill clean-up workers and vulnerable residents resulting from Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6017), H6569 [30JY]

———establish Gulf Coast Conservation Corps to create jobs cleaning up the oil spill and restoring the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas (see H.R. 5631), H4974 (see H.R. 5631), H5203 [29JN]

———establish programs to aid in recovery of Gulf States from the damage caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of the Gulf over time (see H.R. 6434), H7614 [18NO]

———express condolences to workers who died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers providing support to surviving families (see H. Res. 1347), H3310 [11MY]

———honor workers who died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform and extend condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased crew members (see S. Res. 523), S3643 [12MY]

———provide relief to homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages who are economically affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5601), H4871 [24JN]

———recognize economic and environmental impacts of BP P.L.C., oil spill and urge BP to give all due consideration to offers of assistance, products, or services from States directly impacted (see S. Res. 582), S5850 [14JY] (see S. Res. 588), S6025 [20JY]

———recognize important role zoos, aquariums, and other wildlife organizations have played in the response efforts in the Gulf region following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Res. 1625), H6763 [15SE]

———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast recovery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5520), H4424 [14JN]

———require BP P.L.C., to establish a recovery fund focused on travel and tourism to be administered by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Con. Res. 309), H6405 (see H. Con. Res. 309), H6457 [29JY]

———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs incurred by the Federal Government in assisting with cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H. Con. Res. 280), H3657 [19MY]

———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 3792), S7134 [15SE] (see H.R. 6112), H6681 [14SE]

———suspend certain activities until discharge of oil from the Deepwater Horizon incident has stopped and congressional report has been issued (see H.R. 5436), H4021 (see H.R. 5436), H4083 [27MY]

———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 3512), S5153 [18JN] (see H.R. 5585), H4779 [23JN]

Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see S. 3317), S3164 [5MY] (see H.R. 6021), H6569 [30JY]

———encourage continuation and further expansion of sister-city relationships between U.S. and Haitian municipalities (see H. Res. 1332), H3202 [5MY]

———establish an American Enterprise Fund for Haiti and ensure oversight of U.S. earthquake recovery and redevelopment activities (see H.R. 5394), H3823 [25MY]

———establish program for sending qualified and available construction workers and equipment to assist Haitians in rebuilding due to earthquake (see H.R. 5171), H3014 [28AP]

———establish the Office of the Special Coordinator for Assistance to Haiti and the Office of the Special Inspector General for Assistance to Haiti (see H.R. 4952), H2457 [25MR]

———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), H423 [27JA]

———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (see S. Res. 392), S122 [21JA] (see H. Res. 1021), H265 [20JA]

———provide debt relief (see S. 2961), S340 [28JA]

———recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding following humanitarian crisis due to earthquake (see S. Res. 414), S536 [9FE]

———support efforts to address the crisis faced by Haitian orphans following the earthquake (see H. Res. 1159), H1323 [10MR]

———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]

———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1037), H387 [26JA] (see H. Res. 1066), H555 [3FE]

———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), H471 [2FE]

Haiti Marshall Plan Committee: establish (see H. Res. 1160), H1323 [10MR]

Health: improve field emergency medical services (see H.R. 6528), H8597 [16DE]

Health care professionals: enhance global healthcare by implementing immigration policies that encourage foreign workers in the U.S. to assist with health care in their home countries (see S. 3135), S1670 [17MR]

Hurricanes: express condolences to Taiwan and the Philippines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Megi (see H. Res. 1738), H7644 [29NO]

———observe anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, salute volunteers who assisted those affected by the storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast States (see H. Res. 1577), H6405 (see H. Res. 1577), H6457 [29JY]

———observe anniversary of Hurricane Rita, salute volunteers who assisted those affected by the storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast States (see H. Res. 1583), H6571 [30JY]

———observe anniversary of Hurricane Rita, support survivors, offer condolences to families of victims, recognize contributions of affected communities, and reaffirm commitment to rebuilding efforts (see S. Res. 641), S7421 [23SE]

Immigration: temporarily expand the V nonimmigrant visa category to include Haitians whose petition for a family-sponsored immigrant visa was approved on or before recent Haitian earthquake (see S. 2998), S482 [4FE] (see H.R. 4616), H606 [5FE]

Insurance: clarify and improve the payment of multiperil insurance claims (see S. 3672), S6520 [29JY]

Israel: express condolences to families of victims of forest fire (see H. Res. 1751), H8089 [7DE]

———tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake (see H. Res. 1277), H2695 [20AP]

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]

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]

Mining and mineral resources: improve mine safety practices and compliance in order to prevent mine accidents (see H.R. 5788), H5818 [20JY]

———improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see S. 3671), S6520 [29JY]

Mississippi: express condolences to tornado victims, commend efforts of first responders, and support residents during healing process (see S. Res. 504), S2759 [28AP]

NASA: congratulate engineers, scientists, psychologists, and staff for helping to successfully rescue trapped Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, Chile (see H. Res. 1714), H7453 [15NO]

National Commission on Children and Disasters: reauthorize and extend the final report deadline (see S. 3897), S7787 [29SE] (see H.R. 5266), H3310 [11MY]

National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power (see S. 3462), S4658 [8JN] (see H.R. 5481), H4246 [8JN]

National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1388), H3744 [24MY]

National Preparedness Month: designate (see S. Res. 625), S7134 [15SE]

———observance (see H. Res. 1618), H6682 [14SE]

National Search and Rescue Week: designate (see S. Res. 526), S3782 [14MY]

National security: enhance security of chemical facilities (see S. 3599), S5964 [15JY]

———improve efforts to prevent, deter, prepare for, detect, attribute, respond to, and recover from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction (see H.R. 5498), H4385 [10JN]

———prevent proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and prepare for attacks using such weapons (see H.R. 5057), H2640 [15AP]

National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1206), H2261 [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), H2459 [25MR]

Native Americans: provide Quileute Indian Tribe with tsunami and flood protection (see H.R. 6527), H8597 [16DE]

Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. 1206), H2261 [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), H2459 [25MR]

Outer Continental Shelf: improve safety and preparedness surrounding offshore energy production and respond to the Deepwater Horizon blowout, explosion, and oil spill (see S. 3763), S6884 [5AU]

———modernize and enhance Federal response to oil spills and improve oversight and regulation of offshore drilling (see H.R. 5677), H5501 [1JY]

———suspend certain activities until the investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed (see S. 3308), S3164 [5MY] (see H.R. 5222), H3201 [5MY]

Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: require leases to include a plan that describes the means and timeline for containment and termination of an ongoing discharge of oil (see S. 3497), S4989 [16JN]

Pakistan: express condolences to and solidarity with the people in the aftermath of devastating floods (see H. Res. 1613), H6682 [14SE]

———grant temporary protected status to certain nationals affected by flooding (see H.R. 6505), H8264 [8DE]

Petroleum: establish Federal Oil Spill Research Committee and improve oil spill response plans (see S. 3603), S5964 [15JY]

———prohibit price gouging relating to gasoline and diesel fuels in areas affected by major disasters (see S. 3547), S5538 [29JN]

———provide equitable means for ensuring that damages for physical and economic injuries caused by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), H5501 [1JY]

———recover damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels and pipelines, and require adequate response plans (see H.R. 5629), H4974 (see H.R. 5629), H5203 [29JN]

———require those entering into a Federal oil or gas lease or contract to pay into an Oil Spill Recovery Fund or to settle any outstanding liabilities relative to any previous oil discharge (see S. 3514), S5201 [21JN]

Pipelines: ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents (see H.R. 6008), H6568 [30JY]

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]

Portugal: express condolences and support for people affected by natural disasters on Madeira Island and commend rescue efforts of those who responded to such disasters (see S. Res. 436), S1169 [4MR] (see H. Res. 1130), H1027 [2MR]

Power resources: provide for expedited response to emergencies relative to oil or gas production or storage (see S. 3964), S8062 [18NO]

Qatar: express thanks for assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina (see H. Con. Res. 313), H6571 [30JY]

Rural areas: improve recovery and hazard mitigation activities relative to major disasters (see H.R. 6207), H6989 [23SE]

Safety: improve mine and occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, and prevent workplace tragedies (see H.R. 6495), H8034 [3DE]

———improve mine and occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 5663), H5500 [1JY]

San Bruno, CA: exclude from gross income compensation provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Co., for victims of natural gas explosion and treat as nontaxable gains from conversion of affected property (see H.R. 6428), H7613 [18NO]

SBA: make grants to assist small business concerns located in areas affected by a major disaster and high unemployment (see H.R. 5007), H2503 [13AP]

———provide for refinancing and consolidation of disaster loans made to people directly affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5787), H5818 [20JY]

———waive interest for certain loans relative to damage caused by certain recent hurricanes (see S. 2986), S481 [4FE] (see H.R. 4609), H602 [4FE]

Southeastern States: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding and commend first responders and those assisting in recovery efforts (see H. Res. 1337), H3273 [6MY]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see S. 2931, 2936), S51 [20JA] (see H.R. 4462, 4467, 4468), H193 [19JA]

———allow first-time homebuyer credit for purchase of principal residence to replace a principal residence damaged or destroyed in a federally declared disaster (see H.R. 5398), H3823 [25MY]

———create disaster protection funds in the District of Columbia by property and casualty insurance companies for payment of policyholders' claims arising from natural catastrophic events (see H.R. 5762), H5675 [15JY]

———establish Catastrophe Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5915), H6283 [28JY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1403), H3869 [26MY] (see H. Res. 1550), H5983 [22JY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Senate amendment—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 1392), H3822 [25MY] (see H. Res. 1537), H5817 [20JY]

———extend certain tax benefits relating to certain disasters (see H.R. 5273), H3310 [11MY]

———provide for distributions from retirement plans for losses due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5602), H4871 [24JN]

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]

———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]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (see H.R. 4847), H1440 [15MR]

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]

West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences to their families, and recognize efforts of emergency response workers at the mine disaster (see S. Res. 487), S2377 [15AP] (see H. Res. 1236), H2503 [13AP]

White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. 5006), H2503 [13AP]

Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief employment (see H.R. 5654), H5303 [30JN]

Cloture motions

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), S1225 [5MR], S1292 [9MR], S1339 [10MR]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), House amendment, S4878 [14JN], S4975 [16JN], S5096 [17JN], S5310 [23JN]-S5419 [24JN], S5525 [29JN], S5679 [30JN], S6011 [20JY]

Letters

American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Donald Brown, Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc., S5073 [17JN]

Continued search for Lynn University students and faculty members still missing in aftermath of earthquake in Haiti: Senator LeMieux, S148 [22JA]

Debt Relief for Earthquake Recovery in Haiti Act: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H1289 [10MR]

———Representative Frank, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1289 [10MR]

Dental Emergency Responder Act: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7198 [28SE]

———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H7198 [28SE]

———Representative Waxman, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H7198, H7199 [28SE]

Expedite flow of U.S. and international aid supplies to regions of Pakistan effected by devastating floods: Representatives Jackson Lee and Burton, H6712 [15SE]

Express condolences and support to Haitian citizens in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of naval vessels for medical relief efforts: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H680 [23FE]

———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H680 [23FE]

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]

Extend expenditure deadline for Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricane Ike: Kathleen Sebelius, Sec. of HHS, H7523 [17NO]

———Representative Jackson Lee, H7522 [17NO]

Federal response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion in Gulf of Mexico: Benjamin D. Wilcox, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., H6504 [30JY]

———Bruce Vincent, Independent Petroleum Association of America, H6506 [30JY]

———Burt Adams, National Ocean Industries Association, H6504 [30JY]

———Dave Freudenthal, Governor of Wyoming, H6504 [30JY]

———Don G. Briggs, Louisiana Oil & Gas Co., H6505 [30JY]

———John A. Rathmell, Jr., Lockton Co., LLC, H6505 [30JY]

———John Lloyd, Lloyd & Partners, Ltd., H6506 [30JY]

———Paul King, Indecs Corp., H6507 [30JY]

———Robert P. Hartwig, Insurance Information Institute, H6506 [30JY]

———Senator LeMieux, S5169 [21JN]

———several Texas government officials, H6504 [30JY]

FEMA updated flood maps: Representative Candice S. Miller, H4689 [23JN]

Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act: Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers, H5631 [15JY]

———David A. Sampson, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, H5632 [15JY]

———Douglas M. Bibby, National Multi Housing Council and Douglas S. Culkin, National Apartment Association, H5632 [15JY]

———Jon D. Spalding and Len Brevik, National Association of Professional Insurance Agents, H5632 [15JY]

———Leigh Ann Pusey, American Insurance Association, H5630 [15JY]

———Vicki Cox Golder, National Association of Realtors, H5630 [15JY]

Gulf Opportunity Zone low-income housing tax credit extension: Timothy F. Geithner, Sec. of the Treasury and Shaun Donovan, Sec. of HUD, S920 [2MR], S10248 [15DE]

Honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire in Anacortes, WA, and express condolences to their families and friends: Bruce Smith, Tesoro Corp., and Walter Cleve, United Steelworkers of America (organization), H2754 [21AP]

Louisiana petition for Corps of Engineers approval to dredge and build sand barriers to protect wetlands from impact of oil spill: Representatives Burgess and Scalise, H3792 [25MY]

National Commission on Children and Disasters reauthorization and final report deadline extension: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E1410 [22JY]

———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastucture (House), E1410 [22JY]

National Flood Insurance Program extension: Jim Pair, National Association of Mortgage Brokers, S4055 [20MY]

———several organizations, S5080 [17JN]

———Vicki Cox Golder, National Association of Realtors, S4055 [20MY]

National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act: Vicki Cox Golder, National Association of Realtors, H4689 [23JN]

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]

Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act: Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H984 [2MR]

———Representative Rahall, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H984 [2MR]

Prosecution in Federal courts of individuals involved in terrorist attacks: Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, S732-S734 [24FE]

Relief efforts in Haiti: several Senators, S768 [25FE]

Tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H670 [23FE]

———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H670 [23FE]

Lists

Arkansas flash flood victims, S5104 [17JN]

Businesses and organizations opposing H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, H4173 [28MY]

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue team members, E292 [3MR]

Memorandums

Oil Spill Response Vessels Capable of Skimming Oil Released From the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: J.A. Watson, Coast Guard, S5670 [30JN]

Motions

FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (H.R. 5114), H5654 [15JY]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), S998, S1007, S1009, S1010, S1011 [3MR], S1151, S1152 [4MR], S1286 [9MR], S4630 [8JN], S4733, S4735, S4738 [9JN], S4958, S4972 [16JN], S5064, S5084 [17JN], S5305, S5306 [23JN], S5525 [29JN], S6035 [20JY], S6062, S6063 [21JY], H4130 [28MY], H5939 [22JY]

Poems

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

Press releases

Tax Extenders Act Creates New Jobs, Growth, Innovation, and Opportunity for Every American: Speaker Pelosi, S608 [22FE]

Remarks in House

ABS Materials, Inc.: tribute to efforts to assist with cleanup in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H4653 [22JN]

Alabama: anniversary of shooting rampage, H1341 [11MR]

———observance of Day of Prayer to benefit victims of oil leak caused by oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, E1344 [15JY]

Albuquerque, NM: express condolences for victims of shooting at Emcore Corp., manufacturing plant, H5621 [15JY]

AmeriCares (organization): tribute to efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, H836 [25FE]

Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (H. Res. 1262), H2753-H2755 [21AP], E635 [22AP]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), Senate amendments, H5307, H5358-H5407 [1JY], H5551 [14JY], H5621, H5657 [15JY], H5730, H5752 [20JY], H5960 [22JY], H6029 [26JY], H6049, H6050, H6052-H6068 [27JY], H6168 [28JY], E1293, E1296 [13JY], E1318 [14JY], E1331, E1341 [15JY], E1445, E1449, E1450, E1452 [28JY], E1469 [29JY], E1505, E1534 [30JY]

Arizona: tribute to firefighters, H4510 [16JN]

Arkansas: express condolences and support for people affected by flash floods, H4397 [14JN]

Arnold, NE: tribute to students for assisting relief efforts in Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, E168 [4FE]

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

Ballard, IA: tribute to Ballard Junior and Senior High School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E486 [25MR]

Beaumont, TX: tribute to citizens taking part in Haiti relief effort, E349 [10MR]

Boone, IA: tribute to Bryant Elementary School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E456 [23MR]

———tribute to Lincoln Elementary School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E488 [25MR]

———tribute to Page Elementary School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E488 [25MR]

BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: establish (H.R. 5241), H3206 [6MY], H3516 [18MY]

Buy American Act: compliance, H2306 [24MR]

California: impact of diversion of water from agricultural communities in the San Joaquin Valley relative to drought conditions, H6286 [29JY]

Camden, NJ: tribute to Cooper University Hospital team for taking part in Haiti relief effort, E141 [3FE]

Central America: mourn loss of life and support people affected by Tropical Storm Agatha, E1354 [19JY]

———mourn loss of life and support people affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (H. Res. 1462), H5277-H5279 [30JN], E1345 [15JY]

Chicago, IL: tribute to campaign to encourage businesses to employ individuals with disabilities, E167 [4FE]

Chile: express condolences to families of the victims of earthquake as well as solidarity with and support for the people as they plan for recovery and reconstruction (H. Res. 1144), H1188-H1190 [9MR], E351 [10MR]

———express support for miners trapped in Copiapo mining disaster and rescue efforts by the Chilean Government and other parties (H. Res. 1662), H7057, H7058 [28SE]

China: express condolences to victims and support recovery efforts following earthquake in the Qinghai province (H. Res. 1324), H3613-H3615 [19MY], H3682 [20MY]

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

Colleges and universities: tribute to presidents of historically Black colleges and universities for efforts to assist students in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, H662 [23FE]

Colorado Springs, CO: official site of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial, E317 [5MR]

Columbus, OH: tribute to Ohio State School for the Blind marching band for participation in the Tournament of Roses Parade, E375 [15MR]

Dallas, TX: tribute to University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center team for taking part in Haiti relief effort, E314 [4MR]

Delaware: tribute to medical staffs assisting with Haitian relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, E273 [2MR]

Dentists: enhance roles of dentists and allied dental personnel in the national disaster response framework (H.R. 903), H7197-H7199 [28SE]

Dept. of Defense: tribute to military personnel taking part in Haiti relief effort, H336 [26JA]

Dept. of Energy: permit homeowners who have lost appliances or suffered home damage in federally declared disaster areas to be eligible for the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program, H3240, H3241 [6MY]

Dept. of HHS: extend expenditure deadline for Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricane Ike (S. 3774), H7378 [29SE], H7521-H7524 [17NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earthquake (H.R. 5283), H5785-H5787 [20JY], H7519, H7520 [17NO], E1416 [22JY], E1929 [16NO]

———adjust status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earthquake (H.R. 5283), Senate amendment, H7819-H7821 [1DE]

———adjust status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earthquake (S. 3411), H7417 [15NO]

Dept. of HUD: increase Community Development Block Grant Program funding for disaster relief for Midwest communities affected by flooding, H6373, H6374 [29JY]

Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in terrorist attacks in Federal courts, H7566 [18NO]

———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]

Dept. of State: establish a scholarship program for Haitian students whose studies were interrupted as a result of the earthquake (H.R. 6232), E1773 [29SE]

Dept. of the Interior: review regulations regarding price controls for Federal leases for offshore drilling and inspections of offshore oil rigs, H3534 [18MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: give preference in allocating Small Business Lending Fund Program funds to areas where businesses and the economy have been affected by Deepwater Horizon incident, H4537, H4538 [16JN], E1129 [17JN]

———instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (H.R. 4573), H533, H538 [3FE], H1288-H1295 [10MR]

———instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (H.R. 4573), Senate amendments, H2512, H2513 [14AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide medical care to family members of disabled veterans who serve as caregivers to such veterans, H2728 [21AP]

Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), Senate amendments, H7845-H7850 [1DE]

———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), consideration (H. Res. 1736), H7651-H7658 [30NO]

Endangered Species Act: suspend provisions during periods of drought relative to agencies that manage Federal river basins located in regions affected by the drought (H.R. 1914), H2818 [22AP]

Federal aid programs: review, update, and revise factors to measure severity, magnitude, and impact of a disaster to evaluate the need for assistance (H.R. 5825), H6081-H6083 [27JY]

FEMA: allow local government agencies receiving National Flood Insurance Program funding to coordinate with entities and agencies that have experience dealing with the disabled, seniors, and minorities, H5629 [15JY]

———consider reconstruction and improvement of flood protection systems when establishing flood insurance rates, H5622 [15JY]

———ensure residents have information on appropriate flood evacuation routes and include information on flood insurance in outreach activities, H5649 [15JY]

———establish a National Flood Insurance Program 5-year grace period and appeal period for purchasing flood insurance under locations newly mapped as flood areas, H5629 [15JY]

———establish grants to educate local real estate agents on National Flood Insurance Program and coordinate efforts with such agents to facilitate purchase of insurance coverage, H5651 [15JY]

———expend all funds to extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program in a manner consistent with manual on Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, H5652 [15JY]

———extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (H.R. 5114), H5621, H5626-H5656, H5658 [15JY], H6145 [27JY], E1365 [20JY], E2043 [2DE]

———extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (H.R. 5114), corrections in engrossment, H5656 [15JY]

———extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program and identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (H.R. 5114), motion to recommit, H5654 [15JY]

———extend the National Flood Insurance Program, H4938 [29JN]

———extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5569), H4687-H4690 [23JN]

———extend the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3814), H6951, H6952 [23SE], E1745 [24SE]

———funding, H3183 [5MY], H4482 [15JN]

———phase out subsidized flood insurance premiums for severe repetitive loss properties, H5643 [15JY]

———prohibit insurance companies participating in the Write Your Own insurance program from excluding wind damage from coverage because flooding also caused damage, H5647 [15JY]

———prohibit State and local governments from misusing new National Flood Insurance Program requirements, H5658 [15JY]

———prohibit use of National Flood Insurance Program authorization extension funds for earmarks, H5646 [15JY]

———provide for the National Flood Insurance Program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods, H5623, H5625 [15JY]

———provide for the National Flood Insurance Program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods (H.R. 1264), consideration (H. Res. 1549), H5951-H5959 [22JY]

———publish notice of new flood elevations with local newspapers, television and radio stations even in communities without final determination under flood insurance map modernization process, H5650 [15JY]

———reauthorize the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (H.R. 1746), Senate amendment, H8814-H8817 [21DE]

———reform National Flood Insurance Program, H3265-H3267 [6MY]

———require annual report on effectiveness of grants awarded to local government agencies on the retention or acquisition of flood insurance coverage, H5644 [15JY]

———require National Flood Insurance Program to conduct a study on repaying losses over a 10-year period, H5627 [15JY]

———require the Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate to identify ways to assist communities in efforts to fund the accreditation of flood protection systems, H5649, H5650 [15JY]

———update National Flood Insurance Program flood area maps, H5629 [15JY]

Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act: strike section on flood insurance outreach, H5654 [15JY]

Florida: impact of Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico on travel and tourism, H3665 [20MY], H4443, H4446 [15JN], H4576 [16JN]

Food: ensure safety of seafood and seafood products, H5307 [1JY]

Fort Edwards, NY: honor victims of house fire and express condolences to their families and friends, H6288 [29JY]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Dillard Elementary School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E86 [26JA]

GAO: conduct study on ways the private insurance market can contribute to insuring against flood damage and community participation in and the regionalization of the National Flood Insurance Program, H5648 [15JY]

———investigate and audit operations of the fund created by BP P.L.C., to compensate persons affected by the Gulf oil spill (H.R. 6016), H7143, H7144 [28SE]

Georgia: tribute to American Red Cross for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of storms and floods, E398 [17MR]

Grant, Linda: American Network of Community Options and Resources (organization) Louisiana Direct Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E880 [19MY]

Gulf of Mexico: call on BP P.L.C., to improve system to resolve claims of economic injury caused by the Deepwater Horizon incident, H4218 [8JN], H4371 [10JN]

———clean up oil spill from accidental explosion of oil rig, H4226 [8JN], H4262-H4266 [9JN], H4371 [10JN]

———establish Gulf Coast Conservation Corps to create jobs cleaning up the oil spill and restoring the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas (H.R. 5631), E1236 [30JN]

———Federal response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion, H3765 [25MY], H3854, H3855 [26MY], H4374-H4376 [10JN], H4390 [14JN], H4446, H4489 [15JN], H4572, H4573, H4575, H4576, H4584-H4591 [16JN], H4605, H4630, H4631 [17JN], H4671 [22JN], H4746-H4750 [23JN], H5289-H5293, H5298 [30JN], H5610, H5613 [14JY]

———health of workers involved in clean up of oil spill from accidental explosion of oil rig, H4249 [9JN], H4735 [23JN]

———impact of oil spill from accidental explosion of oil rig, H5912-H5917 [21JY]

———impact of response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on the environment and future offshore drilling policies, H3129, H3131, H3132 [5MY], H3250 [6MY], H3313 [12MY], H3488, H3489, H3530-H3535 [18MY], H3687 [20MY], H3722 [24MY], H3792, H3793 [25MY], H3828 [26MY], H3874 [27MY], H4207 [28MY], H4250 [9JN], H4370, H4374, H4379-H4383 [10JN], H4446, H4482 [15JN], H4576, H4578-H4584 [16JN], H4655, H4656, H4671 [22JN], H4915 [29JN], E870 [18MY]

———impose an additional civil penalty on Gulf Coast oil spills of more than one million barrels and direct those funds towards coastal restoration projects, H6550-H6552 [30JY]

———impose moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration, H3755 [25MY]

———processing of claims relative to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H6540 [30JY]

———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast recovery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H4441 [15JN], H4580 [16JN], H4619 [17JN], H5291-H5293 [30JN]

———require BP P.L.C., to provide critical data and samples to scientists studying the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H4370 [10JN]

———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs incurred by the Federal Government in assisting with cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H4252 [9JN], H4444 [15JN], H4511, H4584-H4586, H4587, H4589 [16JN], H4601 [17JN]

———response to BP P.L.C., assisting the Federal Government in cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H6540 [30JY]

———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H4375 [10JN], H4586-H4589, H4591, H4593 [16JN], H4629, H4630 [17JN], H4671 [22JN], H5961 [22JY]

Hackettstown, NJ: tribute to Trinity United Methodist Church for mission trip to Haiti to provide relief in aftermath of earthquake, E57 [21JA]

Haiti: commend U.S. Armed Forces for commitment to earthquake relief mission and encourage President Obama to order the U.S. flag be flown over military and civilian outposts, H4046 [27MY]

———condemn rise of sexual violence against women and girls in the aftermath of earthquake, E1298 [13JY]

———encourage continuation and further expansion of sister-city relationships between U.S. and Haitian municipalities (H. Res. 1332), H3130 [5MY]

———establish refugee status for injured orphaned Haitian children to be airlifted for surgeries in the U.S., H169 [19JA]

———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts, H47, H48, H109, H119-H124 [13JA], H170 [19JA], H333 [26JA], H532-H539 [3FE], E31 [15JA]

———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (H. Res. 1021), H231-H241, H245 [20JA], E71 [21JA], E81, E91 [26JA], E118 [2FE]

———express condolences to earthquake victims and tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Urban Search and Rescue Team 1, H393 [27JA], E19 [13JA]

———moment of silence for victims of earthquake, H108 [13JA]

———provide debt relief, H239 [20JA]

———recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding following humanitarian crisis due to earthquake, E2161 [16DE]

———tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Urban Search and Rescue Team 1 for relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, E492 [25MR]

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

———tribute to Miami, FL, Dept. of Fire Rescue Urban Search and Rescue Team for relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, E412 [18MR]

———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, H908 [25FE]

———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (H. Res. 1066), H533 [3FE], H667-H671 [23FE], E210 [23FE], E291 [3MR]

———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, H557 [4FE]

———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (H. Res. 1059), H671-H673 [23FE], E210 [23FE], E227 [24FE], E291 [3MR]

———use of disaster relief funding for education and rebuilding schools, E1303 [13JY]

Hands on Nashville (organization): tribute to Nashville, TN, flood recovery efforts, E1011 [28MY]

Hay Springs, NE: tribute to Hay Springs High School students for assisting relief efforts in Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, E162 [4FE]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of victims of shootings at Hartford Distributors Inc., in Manchester, CT, H6600 [10AU]

Hurricanes: joint oil spill-hurricane planning conference recommendations, H4602 [17JN]

Illinois: tribute to health care professionals taking part in Haiti relief effort, E353 [11MR]

Insurance: clarify that once a borrower has demonstrated to a lender that flood insurance has been purchased, the lender must terminate the force-placed insurance, H5629 [15JY]

Iowa: anniversary of floods, H4444 [15JN]

———tribute to volunteers assisting in recovery from severe storms and flooding, H270 [21JA]

Israel: commend efforts of AID, Forest Service, and the Jewish National Fund (organization) to combat forest fire and rebuild destroyed forest, H8266 [9DE]

———express condolences to families of victims of forest fire (H. Res. 1751), H8056, H8057 [7DE], E2100, E2108 [9DE]

———tribute to Israeli Defense Forces Medical Corps Field Hospital for early disaster response in Haiti following earthquake, H5591 [14JY]

Kansas: tribute to survivors of Haitian earthquake, families adopting Haitian children, and those providing support and aid to Haiti before and after the earthquake, H315 [21JA]

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]

Lexington, NE: tribute to Pershing Elementary School students for assisting relief efforts in Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, E389 [16MR]

Louisiana: petition Corps of Engineers for approval to dredge and build sand barriers to protect wetlands from impact of oil spill, H3792 [25MY]

Lynn University: continued search for students and faculty members still missing in aftermath of earthquake in Haiti, H393 [27JA]

Manchester, CT: express condolences for victims of shootings at Hartford Distributors Inc., H6600 [10AU]

Marine mammals: cumulative impacts of oil and natural gas extraction activities, H6539 [30JY]

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

Maxwell, IA: tribute to Collins-Maxwell Middle/High School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E486 [25MR]

Medicaid: use historical averages to calculate the Federal medical assistance percentage for disaster affected States, H1715 [19MR]

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

———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]

Miami Medical Team Foundation: tribute, E39 [19JA]

Miami-Dade County, FL: tribute to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue team for taking part in Haiti relief effort, E292 [3MR]

Middletown, CT: express condolences to families and friends of victims of explosion at Kleen Energy Systems, LLC, powerplant, H2903 [27AP]

Mississippi: express sympathy and support to citizens for damage caused by tornadoes, H2886 [27AP], H2940 [28AP]

Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association: anniversary, E2121 [14DE]

Morgan, Richard J.: change classification on National September 11 Memorial from visitor to first responder, H2622 [15AP]

NASA: congratulate engineers, scientists, psychologists, and staff for helping to successfully rescue trapped Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, Chile (H. Res. 1714), H7471, H7472 [16NO]

Nashville, TN: tribute to Nashville Rising—A Benefit Concert for Flood Recovery, E1510 [30JY]

National Commission on Children and Disasters: reauthorize and extend the final report deadline (H.R. 5266), H5740-H5742 [20JY], E1420 [26JY]

National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power (H.R. 5481), H4721-H4727 [23JN], H5914 [21JY], E1195, E1198, E1205, E1210 [24JN]

National Hurricane Preparedness Week: observance, E966 [28MY]

———support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1388), H4649-H4651 [22JN], E1172 [23JN], E1201 [24JN]

National Preparedness Month: observance (H. Res. 1618), H6965-H6967 [23SE]

Native Americans: provide Quileute Indian Tribe with tsunami and flood protection (H.R. 6527), E2158 [16DE]

New Orleans Saints (football team): impact of success on education and economic recovery in New Orleans, LA, H360 [26JA]

New York, NY: observance of World Trade Center Responder Day, E1046 [9JN]

News media: allegations of media bias in coverage of President Obama's response to Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H4733 [23JN], E987 [28MY]

NOAA: baseline monitoring of amount of oil suspended in the water column below the ocean surface in the Gulf of Mexico, H4302 [9JN]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H5289, H5297 [30JN]

———television address in response to Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H4589 [16JN]

Ohio: express sympathy and support to citizens for damage caused by tornadoes, H4305 [9JN], H4571 [16JN]

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

Oil Pollution Act: ensure liabilities of an oil subsidiary will be inherited by the parent oil company in the event the subsidiary goes bankrupt, H6547, H6548 [30JY]

Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (H. Res. 1206), H2470-H2474 [13AP]

Outer Continental Shelf: modernize and enhance Federal response to oil spills and improve oversight and regulation of offshore drilling (H.R. 5677), E1285 [1JY], E1473 [29JY]

———suspend certain activities until the investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed, H4304 [9JN]

———suspend certain activities until the investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed (H.R. 5222), H3530-H3533 [18MY]

Pakistan: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding, E1555, E1566 [10AU], E1604 [14SE]

———express condolences to and solidarity with the people in the aftermath of devastating floods (H. Res. 1613), H6709-H6713 [15SE], E1666, E1671, E1672 [16SE], E1692 [22SE]

Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that damages for physical and economic injuries caused by oil spills are efficiently secured (H.R. 5676), H5492 [1JY], H6508 [30JY]

———require the President to appoint a research and development team to review and recommend new technologies to prevent oil spills, H5352 [1JY]

Pipelines: ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents (H.R. 6008), H7094-H7096 [28SE]

Pocahontas County, WV: tribute to efforts of West Virginia National Guard and first responders to rescue individuals from downed military helicopter, E214 [23FE]

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]

Power resources: national energy policy, H3516 [18MY]

Red Cross Month: observance, E347 [10MR], E388 [16MR], E398 [17MR], E471 [24MR], E522 [13AP]

———support goals and ideals (H. Res. 311), H1474-H1476 [16MR], E420, E425 [19MR]

Rees, Susan I.: Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. John W. Morris Civilian of the Year Award recipient, E1866 [29SE]

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

Robertson, Pat: condemn remarks about reason for earthquake in Haiti, H360 [26JA]

Royal Caribbean International, Inc.: tribute to relief efforts in Haiti, E370 [12MR]

Safety: improve mine and occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, and prevent workplace tragedies (H.R. 6495), H8131-H8144 [8DE]

———reauthorize Federal natural hazards reduction programs (H.R. 3820), H975-H984 [2MR]

San Bruno, CA: express condolences to victims and families affected by natural gas pipeline explosion, H6734 [15SE]

Save the Children (organization): tribute to efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, H836 [25FE]

Silver Spring, MD: commend Discovery Communications, Inc., employees and first responders for response during hostage situation, E1770 [29SE]

South Dakota: commend efforts of people fighting floods, E475 [24MR]

South Pacific: anniversary of earthquakes and tsunami in American Samoa and Samoa, E1861 [29SE]

Southeastern States: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding and commend first responders and those assisting in recovery efforts (H. Res. 1337), H3333-H3336, H3337 [12MY], E849 [13MY]

Stanwood Boom Works (business): tribute to efforts to assist with cleanup in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H4653 [22JN]

Taiwan: tribute to efforts to assist with cleanup in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, E1284 [1JY], E1289 [13JY]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (H.R. 4462), H211-H214, H235 [20JA], H532, H533, H535, H537 [3FE], E57, E60 [21JA], E87 [26JA], E143 [3FE]

———allow first-time homebuyer credit for purchase of principal residence to replace a principal residence damaged or destroyed in a federally declared disaster (H.R. 5398), E935 [25MY]

———exempt disaster relief payments received in response to oil leak in Gulf of Mexico, H4749 [23JN]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, H6166 [28JY], H6288 [29JY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), H2649 [20AP], H3469 [13MY], H3634 [19MY], H3731 [24MY], H3754, H3757, H3759, H3761, H3762, H3763, H3791, H3795, H3804 [25MY], H3828, H3830, H3841 [26MY], H3874 [27MY], E281 [2MR], E750 [5MY], E939 [25MY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), Senate amendment, H4101, H4169-H4187, H4204, H4208 [28MY], H4784 [24JN], H4914, H4915, H4938 [29JN], H5208 [30JN], H5693, H5697-H5709 [19JY], H5723, H5732, H5733, H5734, H5735, H5737 [20JY], H5924, H5938-H5950, H5971 [22JY], H6033-H6034 [26JY], H6048 [27JY], E1047, E1048 [9JN], E1099 [15JN], E1424 [26JY], E1441 [27JY], E1577 [10AU]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1403), H4089-H4097 [28MY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1550), H5926-H5938 [22JY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Senate amendment—same-day consideration (H. Res. 1537), H5885-H5892 [21JY]

———extend certain tax benefits relating to certain disasters, H4184 [28MY]

Tennessee: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding, H3129 [5MY]

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]

———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]

Texas: flood control projects funding, H6046 [27JY]

University of Maryland: tribute to Shock Trauma Center team for taking part in Haiti relief effort, H682 [23FE]

University of Miami: tribute to Global Institute for Community Health and Development Project Medishare and Miller School of Medicine teams for taking part in Haiti relief effort, H1086 [3MR]

University of Texas at Austin: tribute to Center for Research in Water Resources students for Sanderson, TX, flood zone mapping project, E1439 [27JY]

Virgin Islands: express condolences and support for people affected by natural disasters and commend rescue efforts of those who responded to such disasters, H7402 [15NO]

———honor coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences to their families, and recognize efforts of emergency response workers at the mine disaster (H. Res. 1236), H2537-H2542 [14AP], E569, E571 [15AP], E590 [20AP]

———moment of silence for victims of Upper Big Branch mine disaster, H2476 [13AP]

White House Conference on Haiti: convene (H.R. 5006), E522 [13AP]

Wisconsin: disaster assistance for floods, H3794 [25MY]

Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief employment (H.R. 5654), E1258 [30JN]

Remarks in Senate

Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (S. Res. 500), S2664 [26AP]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), S3402 [7MY], S3951 [19MY], S4111-S4123, S4129 [24MY], S4166, S4169, S4172-S4176, S4181-S4188, S4190-S4204 [25MY], S4397, S4398, S4402, S4405, S4434-S4437, S4468 [26MY], S4474, S4497, S4499-S4507 [27MY], S4567, S4570, S4571 [28MY], S6171, S6188-S6190 [22JY], S7738 [29SE]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), unanimous-consent request, S3386 [7MY]

———offset emergency supplemental spending for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program by eliminating wasteful, inefficient, and duplicative spending, S4196-S4199 [25MY], S4406-S4409, S4424 [26MY], S6171 [22JY]

Arkansas: express condolences and support for people affected by flash floods, S5104 [17JN], S5151 [18JN]

———tribute to Dept. of Emergency Management, S6244 [26JY]

Armed Forces: tribute to U.S. Southern Command personnel taking part in Haiti relief effort, S535 [9FE]

Bozeman, MT: anniversary of natural gas explosion, S1214 [5MR]

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

Chile: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (S. Res. 431), S1207 [4MR]

Climate: impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S10923 [21DE]

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

———National Pollution Funds Center funding, S4413 [26MY]

Colombia: tribute to Corps of Engineers' efforts to assist in aftermath of floods, S10923 [21DE]

Corps of Engineers: maximize placement of dredged material available from maintenance dredging of existing navigation channels to mitigate impact of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S4201 [25MY]

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]

Dept. of HHS: extend expenditure deadline for Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricane Ike (S. 3774), S7762 [29SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earthquake (H.R. 5283), S6740 [4AU]

Dept. of Justice: call for investigation into BP P.L.C., contradictory statements relative to ability to respond to oil spills, S4041 [20MY]

———decision to prosecute individuals involved in terrorist attacks in Federal courts, S8010 [18NO]

———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]

———prosecution in Federal courts of individuals involved in terrorist attacks, S61, S62, S70 [21JA], S551-S555 [11FE], S732, S734 [24FE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize and enhance programs relative to detection of, response to, and mitigation and cleanup of oil spills on Federal land managed by the Dept. (S. 3515), S5204 [21JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (H.R. 4573), S2165 [26MR]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Metrorail accident, S5196 [21JN], S5230 [22JN]

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

Emergency Management Assistance Compact: authorize appropriations for grants to participating States (S. 1288), S5867 [14JY]

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

FEMA: establish an arbitration panel for communities to appeal proposed flood map modifications, extend flood determination appeal period, and require study on economic impact of flood map modifications, S4421 [26MY]

———extend the National Flood Insurance Program, S2199 [12AP], S5679 [30JN]

———extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5569), S5679 [30JN]

———extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5569), unanimous-consent request, S5510-S5511 [29JN]

———extend the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3203), S2280 [14AP]

———extend the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3347), S3567 [11MY], S3569 [12MY], S4055 [20MY], S5517 [29JN]

———extend the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3347), unanimous-consent request, S4056 [20MY], S5080 [17JN], S5252 [22JN]

———extend the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3814), S7299 [21SE]

———include flooding in Atlanta, GA, area for disaster assistance, S4406 [26MY], S4494 [27MY]

———reauthorize the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (H.R. 1746), S10806 [20DE]

———reauthorize the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (S. 3249), S5496 [28JN]

Floods: ensure private property, public safety, and human life are protected from flood hazards that result from post-fire watershed conditions created by wildfires on Federal land (S. 3908), S7810 [29SE]

———small business and housing relief programs funding, S2199 [12AP]

Florida: impact of Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico on travel and tourism, S4602 [7JN]

———tribute to volunteers assisting with Haitian relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, S148 [22JA]

Forest Service: reduce risk of catastrophic wildfire through the facilitation of insect and disease infestation treatment of national forests and adjacents lands (S. 2798), S10994 [22DE]

Freemont County, WY: commend efforts of people fighting floods, S4882 [14JN], S6644 [3AU]

Gulf of Mexico: authorization of National Guard members to assist oil leak clean-up, S5066 [17JN]

———call on BP P.L.C., to improve system to resolve claims of economic injury caused by the Deepwater Horizon incident, S4964, S4965 [16JN]

———clean up oil spill from accidental explosion of oil rig, S4601 [7JN], S4636 [8JN], S4722, S4723 [9JN], S5299 [23JN], S5421 [24JN], S5505 [29JN]

———create system to resolve claims of economic injury caused by the Deepwater Horizon incident and renegotiate lease relative to incident to increase existing liability limits, S4841 [10JN]

———create system to resolve claims of economic injury caused by the Deepwater Horizon incident and renegotiate lease relative to incident to increase existing liability limits (S. 3410), unanimous-consent request, S4179-S4181 [25MY]

———Federal response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion, S4895, S4899, S4916 [15JN], S4951-S4953, S4966 [16JN], S5065-S5069 [17JN], S5169-S5171 [21JN], S5231-S5240 [22JN], S5289 [23JN], S5422 [24JN], S5505, S5513 [29JN], S5638-S5641, S5669-S5671 [30JN]

———honor workers who died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform and extend condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased crew members (S. Res. 523), S3662 [12MY]

———impact of response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on the environment and future offshore drilling policies, S2782-S2784 [29AP], S3016 [3MY], S3126 [5MY], S3794 [17MY], S3955 [19MY], S4397 [26MY], S4587, S4589, S4600, S4604, S4606 [7JN], S4629 [8JN], S4710 [9JN], S4798, S4837 [10JN], S4896, S4897, S4899 [15JN], S4978 [16JN], S5078-S5080, S5095 [17JN], S5827 [14JY]

———monitor clean up of oil spill from accidental explosion of oil rig, S4432-S4434 [26MY]

———report on congressional delegation trip relative to impact of response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on the environment and future offshore drilling policies, S4904 [15JN]

———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast recovery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, S4636 [8JN], S4722 [9JN], S4896, S4899, S4904 [15JN], S4952, S4962 [16JN], S5143 [18JN]

———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs incurred by the Federal Government in assisting with cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, S4185 [25MY], S4809, S4841 [10JN], S4870 [14JN]

———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S5069, S5095 [17JN], S5169-S5171 [21JN], S5513 [29JN], S5670 [30JN]

Haiti: assessment of relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, S768, S769 [25FE]

———authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (S. 3317), S4571 [28MY]

———establish refugee status for injured orphaned Haitian children to be airlifted for surgeries in the U.S., S137 [22JA]

———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts, S21 [20JA], S100-S102, S113, S114 [21JA], S143, S148 [22JA], S190 [25JA], S530 [9FE], S557 [11FE]

———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (S. Res. 392), S132 [21JA]

———provide debt relief (S. 2961), S1239 [5MR]

———recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding following humanitarian crisis due to earthquake (S. Res. 414), S1127 [4MR]

———set up safe havens with food, water, and protection for all orphans and grant humanitarian parole for orphaned children who are eligible for adoption by U.S. families, S22 [20JA], S71, S113 [21JA]

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

———tribute to VOA Creole broadcast of information and public service announcements in the aftermath of earthquake, S190 [25JA]

———use of disaster relief funding for education and rebuilding schools, S4203 [25MY], S4434 [26MY]

Hawaii: tribute to disaster preparedness and response to tsunami warning resulting from Chilean earthquake, S1305 [9MR]

Hurricanes: observe anniversary of Hurricane Rita, support survivors, offer condolences to families of victims, recognize contributions of affected communities, and reaffirm commitment to rebuilding efforts (S. Res. 641), S7426 [23SE]

Illinois: disaster assistance for floods, S6389 [28JY]

Insurance: clarify and improve the payment of multiperil insurance claims (S. 3672), S6722 [4AU]

Kentucky: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding, S3052 [4MY]

Klamath River: call for a Federal cooperative effort to address agricultural crisis due to drought, S4428, S4435, S4436 [26MY]

———implement Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement and call for a Federal cooperative effort to address agricultural crisis due to drought, S1607 [16MR]

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]

Lynn University: continued search for students and faculty members still missing in aftermath of earthquake in Haiti, S148 [22JA]

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

Maryland: tribute to volunteers assisting with Haitian relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, S560 [11FE]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (S. 3671), S6527 [29JY], S7593-S7597, S7607 [28SE]

Minnesota: tribute to Red River Valley flood mitigation efforts, S1252 [8MR]

Mississippi: express condolences to tornado victims, commend efforts of first responders, and support residents during healing process (S. Res. 504), S2768 [28AP]

Montana: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding and tornadoes, S5179 [21JN], S5242 [22JN]

National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power (H.R. 5481), S5456 [24JN], S5459 [25JN]

———authorize subpoena power (H.R. 5481), unanimous-consent request, S5654 [30JN], S7716, S7717 [29SE]

———authorize subpoena power (S. 3462), unanimous-consent request, S5052 [17JN], S5654 [30JN]

National Preparedness Month: designate (S. Res. 625), S7141 [15SE]

National Search and Rescue Week: designate (S. Res. 526), S3790 [14MY]

Nebo, KY: express condolences for victims of roof collapse at Webster County Coal, LLC, Dotiki Mine, S2771 [29AP]

NOAA: baseline environmental monitoring and assessments of fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico funding, S4571 [28MY]

———oil spill cleanup and relief funding, S4423 [26MY], S4571 [28MY]

North Dakota: tribute to electric linemen for repairs during severe weather, S335 [28JA]

NTSB: final report on Metrorail crash in the District of Columbia, S6867 [5AU]

Obama, President: television address in response to Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, S4962-S4966 [16JN]

Oil Pollution Act: ensure any increase in the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund be used for oil spill clean-up, S4642, S4645 [8JN], S4711, S4712, S4720 [9JN], S4924-S4928 [15JN], S5063 [17JN], S5144 [18JN]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S2400, S2417 [19AP]

Outer Continental Shelf: improve safety and preparedness surrounding offshore energy production and respond to the Deepwater Horizon blowout, explosion, and oil spill (S. 3763), S6848 [5AU]

———suspend certain activities until the investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed (S. 3308), S3134 [5MY]

Pakistan: express condolences to and solidarity with the people in the aftermath of devastating floods, S7587 [28SE]

Petroleum: establish Federal Oil Spill Research Committee and improve oil spill response plans (S. 3603), S5970 [15JY]

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

Portugal: express condolences and support for people affected by natural disasters on Madeira Island and commend rescue efforts of those who responded to such disasters (S. Res. 436), S1129 [4MR]

Pujols Family Foundation: tribute, S3983 [19MY]

Red Cross Month: observance, S1308 [9MR], S2110 [25MR], S2159 [26MR]

Rhode Island: assessment of flood damage, S2559 [22AP], S4505, S4506 [27MY], S4565 [28MY]

———disaster assistance for floods, S2559 [22AP], S3402 [7MY]

———express condolences and support for people affected by flooding, S2218 [13AP]

———tribute to volunteers assisting with Haitian relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, S557 [11FE]

Rockport, ME: tribute to Penobscot Bay Medical Center staff for assisting relief efforts in Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, S334 [28JA]

SBA: allow aquaculture business disaster assistance loans, S7440 [24SE]

———defer payments of principal and interest on disaster loans relative to Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S4201 [25MY]

———give priority to businesses impacted by Deepwater Horizon oil spill when waiving interest payments on certain loans relative to damage caused by certain recent hurricanes, S4200 [25MY]

———waive interest for certain loans relative to damage caused by certain recent hurricanes, S5666 [30JN]

———waive interest for certain loans relative to damage caused by certain recent hurricanes (S. 2986), S485 [4FE]

Seldon Technologies, Inc.: tribute to participation in relief efforts in Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, S694 [23FE]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (H.R. 4462), S105 [21JA]

———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (S. 2931), S26 [20JA], S166 [22JA]

———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (S. 2936), S560 [11FE]

———allow Gulf Coast States' businesses affected by oil spill to carry back losses for 5 years, S6568 [2AU]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S677-S679 [23FE], S723 [24FE], S8270 [30NO]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), S822 [26FE], S825, S836-S854 [1MR], S925 [2MR], S973, S974, S976-S1013 [3MR], S1126, S1138, S1141-S1156, S1158-S1164 [4MR], S1211-S1215, S1222-S1225, S1240 [5MR], S1246, S1253, S1257, S1271 [8MR], S1276-S1297, S1302, S1303, S1306, S1307 [9MR], S1327-S1332, S1336-S1340 [10MR], S1453 [11MR], S1496 [15MR], S1636 [17MR], S1736 [18MR], S4398, S4471 [26MY], S4488 [27MY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), House amendment, S4599, S4608-S4610 [7JN], S4630, S4637-S4650 [8JN], S4711-S4720, S4725-S4741 [9JN], S4836 [10JN], S4869-S4871, S4876-S4880 [14JN], S4897, S4903, S4911-S4916, S4918-S4928, S4931-S4933 [15JN], S4952, S4958-S4960, S4966-S4975, S5047-S5049 [16JN], S5051, S5052, S5054-S5065, S5069, S5076-S5078, S5081, S5099 [17JN], S5141-S5144 [18JN], S5163-S5165, S5177-S5179, S5194-S5196 [21JN], S5240, S5241, S5244-S5255, S5258-S5260 [22JN], S5286, S5288, S5290-S5292, S5295, S5306, S5310 [23JN], S5381-S5386, S5390-S5392, S5412-S5421, S5424-S5431 [24JN], S5459-S5461 [25JN], S5484-S5486 [28JN], S5506-S5508, S5510, S5524 [29JN], S5651, S5662-S5666, S5668, S5671-S5678 [30JN], S5735 [12JY], S5770 [13JY], S5977, S5983-S5985 [19JY], S6001-S6005, S6008-S6011, S6018-S6021, S6037 [20JY], S6039, S6042-S6051, S6053-S6067 [21JY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), House amendment—motion to refer, S5084 [17JN], S5300, S5305 [23JN]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), unanimous-consent agreement, S775 [25FE], S4959 [16JN], S5976 [15JY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), unanimous-consent request, S1288 [9MR]

———extend Gulf Opportunity Zone low-income housing tax credit, S920 [2MR], S1003, S1004 [3MR], S10240, S10241, S10245, S10247-S10249 [15DE]

———offset costs of extending certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code by eliminating wasteful, inefficient, and duplicative spending, S5076, S5089-S5095 [17JN]

———use funds saved from eliminating unnecessary and duplicate Federal programs to offset revenues lost from the extension of certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S984, S1011 [3MR]

———use unspent stimulus funds to offset revenues lost from the extension of certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S984, S1010 [3MR]

Tennessee: assessment of flood damage and disaster assistance, S3028 [3MY], S3060 [4MY], S3451 [10MY], S4411-S4413 [26MY]

———express condolences and support for people affected by flooding, S3028 [3MY], S3451 [10MY]

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]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Program estimate of environmental restoration costs for BP P.L.C., S5827 [14JY]

University of Arkansas: tribute to Razorback Relief Operation Haiti event, S5312 [23JN]

Vermont: tribute to volunteers assisting with Haitian relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, S465 [4FE]

Virginia: tribute to Virginia Task Force 1 and Virginia Task Force 2 for rescue efforts in Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, S940 [2MR]

———moment of silence for victims of Upper Big Branch mine disaster, S2190 [12AP]

Reports filed

Chemical and Water Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2868) (S. Rept. 111-370), S10410 [16DE]

Consideration of H.R. 1264, Multiple Peril Insurance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1549) (H. Rept. 111-555), H5919 [21JY]

Consideration of H.R. 4783, Claims Resettlement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1736) (H. Rept. 111-660), H7643 [29NO]

Consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1204) (H. Rept. 111-454), H2215 [22MR]

Consideration of H.R. 5114, Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1517) (H. Rept. 111-537), H5616 [14JY]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1403) (H. Rept. 111-497), H3869 [26MY]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1550) (H. Rept. 111-556), H5983 [22JY]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) (H. Rept. 111-522), H5500 [1JY]

Dental Emergency Responder Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 903) (H. Rept. 111-647), H7153, H7210 [28SE]

Dept. of the Interior Research and Technologies for Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3515) (S. Rept. 111-242), S6583 [2AU]

Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 4899) (S. Rept. 111-188), S3782, S3783 [14MY]

Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhancement Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3377) (H. Rept. 111-562), H6042 [26JY]

Federal Land Avalanche Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2907) (S. Rept. 111-266), S6882 [5AU]

FEMA Independence Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1174) (H. Rept. 111-459), H2502 [13AP]

Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5114) (H. Rept. 111-495), H3869 [26MY]

Haiti Empowerment, Assistance, and Rebuilding Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3317) (S. Rept. 111-225), S5993 [19JY]

Haiti Recovery Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2961) (S. Rept. 111-128), S795 [25FE]

Homeowners' Defense Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 111-534), H5545 [13JY]

Miner Safety and Health Act: Committee on Education and Labor (House) (H.R. 5663) (H. Rept. 111-579), H6402, H6454 [29JY]

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]

Multiple Peril Insurance Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1264) (H. Rept. 111-551), H5711 [19JY]

National Commission on Children and Disasters Reauthorization and Final Report Deadline Extension: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5266) (H. Rept. 111-548), H5711 [19JY]

National Forest Insect and Disease Emergency Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2798) (S. Rept. 111-313), S7507 [27SE]

National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 782) (S. Rept. 111-133), S944 [2MR]

Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3820) (H. Rept. 111-424), H971 [26FE]

Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111-567), H6162 [27JY]

Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3249) (S. Rept. 111-215), S5319 [23JN]

Prohibit Challenges to Eligibility To Register or Vote Relative to Home Foreclosure or a Jurisdiction Adversely Affected by Disaster: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 3489) (H. Rept. 111-457), H2456 [25MR]

Recognize Importance of Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Rebuilding of Haiti Following Humanitarian Crisis Due to Earthquake: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 414), S740 [24FE]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1392) (H. Rept. 111-494), H3822 [25MY]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1537) (H. Rept. 111-552), H5817 [20JY]

Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Prevention and Preparedness Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1649) (S. Rept. 111-377), S10513 [17DE]

WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5498) (H. Rept. 111-659), H7613 [18NO]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), H2309 [24MR]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), S1009, S1010 [3MR], S1152 [4MR], S1286 [9MR]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), House amendment, S4735 [9JN]

Statements

Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act: Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (organization), H5630 [15JY]

His Holiness Offers His Condolences to the Victims of the Earthquake in Kyigudo: Dalai Lama, dalailama.com (Internet site), H3614 [19MY]

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Eager To Visit Earthquake Affected Area: Dalai Lama, dalailama.com (Internet site), H3614 [19MY]

Pay-as-You-Go Effects of H.R. 4783, Claims Resettlement Act: CBO, S8172 [19NO]

Summaries

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

Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act (H.R. 5629): Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1245 [30JN]

Tables

Budgetary effects of Baucus substitute amendment to H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act, S983 [3MR]

Dept. of State chart on Deepwater Horizon oil spill response—international offers of assistance from governments and international bodies, S5236-S5239 [22JN]

Disclosure of earmarks in H.R. 4899, emergency supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities, H6065 [27JY]

Estimated revenue effects of revenue provisions in H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act, S1736-S1744 [18MR]

Florida National Incident Command daily situation update, S5068 [17JN], S5234 [22JN]

Florida response to the Deepwater Horizon incident by county, S5067 [17JN], S5170 [21JN], S5233 [22JN]

Pay-as-you-go effects of Baucus substitute amendment to H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act, S982 [3MR]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, S6067 [21JY], H4179, H4211, H4212 [28MY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 4783, accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which such contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated, H1321 [10MR]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 4783, Claims Resettlement Act, S8172 [19NO]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act, H5498 [1JY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5283, Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately To Integrate (HAITI) Act, S6740 [4AU], H5815 [20JY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5569, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, H4777 [23JN]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act, H6986 [23SE]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 6495, Mine Safety Protection Act, H8262 [8DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 311, support goals and ideals of Red Cross Month, H1474 [16MR]

H. Res. 1021, express condolences and support to citizens of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts, H231 [20JA]

H. Res. 1048, express condolences and support to citizens of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief efforts, H679 [23FE]

H. Res. 1059, tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, H671 [23FE]

H. Res. 1066, tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, H667 [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. 1144, express condolences to families of the victims of earthquake in Chile, as well as solidarity with and support for the people as they plan for recovery and reconstruction, H1188 [9MR]

H. Res. 1204, consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act, H2273 [24MR]

H. Res. 1206, remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, Oklahoma City, OK, H2470 [13AP]

H. Res. 1236, honor coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences to their families, and recognize efforts of emergency response workers at the mine disaster in West Virginia, H2537 [14AP]

H. Res. 1262, honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire in Anacortes, WA, and express condolences to their families and friends, H2754 [21AP]

H. Res. 1324, express condolences to victims and support recovery efforts following earthquake in China's Qinghai province, H3613 [19MY]

H. Res. 1337, express condolences and support for people affected by flooding in the Southeast and commend first responders and those assisting in recovery efforts, H3333 [12MY]

H. Res. 1347, express condolences to workers who died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, recognize other workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers providing support to surviving families, H3831 [26MY]

H. Res. 1364, honor historic and community significance of Chatham County Courthouse in Pittsboro, NC, and express condolences for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse, H3501 [18MY]

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. Res. 1388, support goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, H4649 [22JN]

H. Res. 1403, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, H4089 [28MY]

H. Res. 1462, mourn loss of life and support people of Central America affected by Tropical Storm Agatha, H5277 [30JN]

H. Res. 1500, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act and pass H. Res. 1493, budget enforcement for 2011, H5342 [1JY]

H. Res. 1517, consideration of H.R. 5114, Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act, H5621 [15JY]

H. Res. 1537, same-day consideration of consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, and consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H5885 [21JY]

H. Res. 1549, consideration of H.R. 1264, Multiple Peril Insurance Act, H5951 [22JY]

H. Res. 1550, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, H5926 [22JY]

H. Res. 1583, observe anniversary of Hurricane Rita, salute volunteers who assisted those affected by the storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast States, H6719 [15SE]

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

H. Res. 1613, express condolences to and solidarity with the people of Pakistan in the aftermath of devastating floods, H6709 [15SE]

H. Res. 1618, National Preparedness Month, H6965 [23SE]

H. Res. 1662, express support for miners trapped in Copiapo mining disaster and rescue efforts by the Chilean Government and other parties, H7057 [28SE]

H. Res. 1714, congratulate NASA engineers, scientists, psychologists, and staff for helping to successfully rescue trapped Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, Chile, H7471 [16NO]

H. Res. 1736, consideration of H.R. 4783, Claims Resolution Act, H7651 [30NO]

H. Res. 1751, express condolences to families of victims of forest fire in Israel, H8056 [7DE]

H.R. 903, Dental Emergency Responder Act, H7197 [28SE]

H.R. 1746, Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Act, S10806 [20DE], H8814 [21DE]

H.R. 3820, Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act, H976-H980 [2MR]

H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act, S1533-S1562 [15MR]

H.R. 4213, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, H5938 [22JY]

H.R. 4462, accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti, H211 [20JA]

H.R. 4573, Debt Relief for Earthquake Recovery in Haiti Act, H1288 [10MR]

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

H.R. 4783, accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which such contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated, H1242 [10MR]

H.R. 4783, Claims Resettlement Act, S8174-S8202 [19NO]

H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act, S4573-S4583 [28MY], H2300 [24MR]

H.R. 5114, Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act, H5636-H5641 [15JY]

H.R. 5266, National Commission on Children and Disasters reauthorization and final report deadline extension, H5740 [20JY]

H.R. 5283, Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately To Integrate (HAITI) Act, H5785 [20JY], H7819 [1DE]

H.R. 5481, National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling subpoena power authorization, H4721 [23JN]

H.R. 5569, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, H4687 [23JN]

H.R. 5825, Multi-State Disaster Relief Act, H6081 [27JY]

H.R. 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act, H7094 [28SE]

H.R. 6016, Audit the BP Fund Act, H7143 [28SE]

H.R. 6495, Mine Safety Protection Act, H8131-H8140 [8DE]

S. 1288, Emergency Management Assistance Compact appropriations for grants to participating States, S5867 [14JY]

S. 2961, Haiti Recovery Act, S1239 [5MR]

S. 2986, Southeast Hurricanes Small Business Disaster Relief Act, S486 [4FE]

S. 3135, Global Health Care Cooperation Act, S1672 [17MR]

S. 3249, Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Act, S5496 [28JN], S5629 [29JN]

S. 3515, Dept. of the Interior Research and Technologies for Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act, S5205 [21JN]

S. 3603, Oil Spill Technology and Research Act, S5971 [15JY]

S. 3774, extend expenditure deadline for Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricane Ike, H7521 [17NO]

S. 3774, extend expenditure deadline for Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricane Ike, S7763 [29SE]

S. 3814, National Flood Insurance Program Reextension Act, S7299 [21SE], H6951 [23SE]

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. Res. 392, express condolences and support to citizens of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts, S127, S133 [21JA]

S. Res. 414, recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding following humanitarian crisis in Haiti due to earthquake, S1127 [4MR]

S. Res. 414, recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding of Haiti following humanitarian crisis due to earthquake, S539 [9FE]

S. Res. 431, express condolences and support to citizens of Chile in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts, S1031 [3MR], S1207 [4MR]

S. Res. 436, express condolences and support for people affected by natural disasters on Madeira Island, Portugal, and commend rescue efforts of those who responded to such disasters, S1130, S1183 [4MR]

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. 487, honor coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences to their families, and recognize efforts of emergency response workers at the mine disaster in West Virginia, S2390, S2394 [15AP]

S. Res. 500, honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire in Anacortes, WA, and express condolences to their families and friends, S2654, S2664 [26AP]

S. Res. 504, express condolences to tornado victims in Mississippi, commend efforts of first responders, and support residents during healing process, S2764, S2768 [28AP]

S. Res. 523, honor workers who died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform in Gulf of Mexico and extend condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased crew members, S3647, S3662 [12MY]

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. 526, National Search and Rescue Week, S3785, S3790 [14MY]

S. Res. 582, recognize economic and environmental impacts of BP P.L.C., oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and urge BP to give all due consideration to offers of assistance, products, or services from States directly impacted, S5859 [14JY]

S. Res. 588, recognize economic and environmental impacts of BP P.L.C., oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and urge BP to give all due consideration to offers of assistance, products, or services from States directly impacted, S6027, S6037 [20JY]

S. Res. 625, National Preparedness Month, S7139, S7141 [15SE]

S. Res. 641, observe anniversary of Hurricane Rita, support survivors, offer condolences to families of victims, recognize contributions of affected communities, and reaffirm commitment to rebuilding efforts, S7423, S7427 [23SE]

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]