McCOLLUM, BETTY (a Representative from Minnesota)

Articles and editorials

Rage on the Right—The Year in Hate and Extremism, Mark Potok, Intelligence Report (publication), H2472 [13AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5015), H3484 [13MY]

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (see H. Res. 1633), H6803 [16SE]

AID: establish the Health Technology Program (see H.R. 3560), H5921 [21JY]

Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H5819 [20JY]

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1690), H7500 [16NO]

American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 879), H388 [26JA]

Americans for the Arts (nonprofit organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1582), H6405 (see H. Res. 1582), H6457 [29JY]

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1504), H5712 [19JY]

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

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H6284 [28JY]

Animals: conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items or products containing bear viscera (see H.R. 3480), H266 [20JA]

———enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health (see H.R. 2999), H2696 [20AP]

———ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 3907), H648 [22FE]

Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (see H.R. 4626), H646 [22FE]

Arlington National Cemetery: require reports on management (see H.R. 6496), H8291 [13DE]

Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6879 [22SE]

———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H3079 [29AP]

———honor service and achievements of female members and veterans, commend those currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and ensure receipt of adequate combat training (see H. Res. 904), H1104 [3MR]

———mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (see H.R. 1177), H2261 [23MR]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]

Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1316), H3078 [29AP]

Aviation: ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier and are not unnecessarily held on a grounded air carrier before or after a flight (see H.R. 624), H1324 [10MR]

———establish limitations on the approval of cooperative arrangements between 2 or more air carriers or between an air carrier and a foreign air carrier (see H.R. 4788), H2697 [20AP]

———express gratitude for contributions that U.S. air traffic controllers make to keep the traveling public safe and U.S. airspace running efficiently (see H. Res. 1401), H4024 (see H. Res. 1401), H4085 [27MY]

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

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 4677), H2505 [13AP]

Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6073), H6571 [30JY]

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

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 83), H5504 [1JY]

Business and industry: require employers to keep records on non-employees who perform labor or services for remuneration and provide a special penalty for employers who misclassify employees (see H.R. 5107), H5547 [13JY]

Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1621), H6763 [15SE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), H139 [13JA]

Census: encourage individuals to participate in the 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and complete count (see H. Res. 1096), H755 [23FE]

———recognize importance and significance of 2010 Census and encourage each Native American community to name an elder to be the first member of that community to answer the 2010 Census (see H. Res. 1086), H1104 [3MR]

Census Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1096), H755 [23FE]

Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H139 [13JA]

Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (see H. Res. 213), H1441 [15MR]

Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint (see H.R. 4247), H140 [13JA]

———provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. 6241), H7388 [29SE]

———reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 5504), H5921 [21JY]

Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), H3870 [26MY]

Colombia: tribute to work of Constitutional Court on behalf of Colombia's internally displaced persons, especially indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, and women (see H. Res. 1224), H3080 [29AP]

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Res. 1420), H4780 [23JN]

Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary of AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) (see H. Res. 1152), H3484 [13MY]

———tribute to AmeriCorps (see H. Res. 1338), H3312 [11MY]

Corps of Engineers: study feasibility of the hydrological separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins (see H.R. 5625), H6406 (see H.R. 5625), H6458 [29JY]

Credit: exempt certain nonprofit housing organizations from certain licensing requirements for residential mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 4400), H473 [2FE]

Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3703 [20MY]

———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H3202 [5MY]

Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions (see H.R. 4645), H4975 (see H.R. 4645), H5204 [29JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services (see H.R. 3519), H1104 [3MR]

Dept. of Defense: accept additional documentation when considering application for veterans status of an individual who performed service in the merchant marines during World War II (see H.R. 5829), H5984 [22JY]

———require emergency contraception to be available at all military health care treatment facilities (see H.R. 4386), H606 [5FE]

Dept. of Education: award grants to local educational agencies to improve college enrollment (see H.R. 2579), H3745 [24MY]

———create a demonstration project to fund additional secondary school counselors in certain troubled schools to reduce dropout rates (see H.R. 5671), H5501 [1JY]

Dept. of Energy: disapprove motion with the NRC to withdraw the license application for a high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice (see H. Res. 1209), H2643 [15AP]

Dept. of HHS: include problem and pathological gambling in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration programs and establish grant program to address consequences of problem gambling (see H.R. 2906), H4678 [22JN]

———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see H.R. 5807), H6043 [26JY]

———tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H6764 [15SE]

Dept. of Transportation: condition receipt of certain highway funding by States on the enactment and enforcement of certain laws to prevent repeat intoxicated driving (see H.R. 4891), H6990 [23SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H7396 [29SE]

———improve collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees (see H.R. 949), H1220 [9MR]

———improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5933), H7397 [29SE]

Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H3310 [11MY]

Diseases: provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1210), H1103 [3MR]

———reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 2941), H472 [2FE]

———support research and public awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 2275), H2844 [22AP]

District of Columbia: authorize Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work (see H.R. 4195), H2505 [13AP]

Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor founder, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), H1744 [19MR]

Education: award grants to prepare individuals for the 21st century workplace and increase global competitiveness (see H.R. 5477), H4975 (see H.R. 5477), H5204 [29JN]

———reduce and prevent sale and use of fraudulent degrees in order to protect the integrity of valid higher education degrees that are used for Federal purposes (see H.R. 4535), H422 [27JA]

Electric power: promote energy independence and self-sufficiency through net metering by certain small electric energy generation systems (see H.R. 5692), H5819 [20JY]

Employment: provide funds to States, local government, and community-based organizations to save and create local jobs through retention, restoration, or expansion of services needed by local communities (see H.R. 4812), H1323 [10MR]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H6763 [15SE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 3564), H4975 (see H.R. 3564), H5203 [29JN]

Families and domestic relations: require restrooms in public buildings be equipped with baby changing facilities (see H.R. 4534), H427 [29JA]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4116), H4678 [22JN]

Federal aid programs: increase benefits for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities for one month in 2011 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 5987), H7397 [29SE]

Federal employees: amend methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 5746), H6804 [16SE]

———clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see H.R. 1507), H602 [4FE]

———express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H2506 [13AP]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H2460 [25MR]

———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 5117), H6628 [10AU]

———provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5441), H7156 (see H.R. 5441), H7213 [28SE]

Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (see H.R. 2378), H6683 [14SE]

———require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (see H.R. 4678), H2460 [25MR]

Global Youth Service Days: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1240), H2937 [27AP]

Great Lakes: affirm waters are impressed and managed consistent with public trust principles to protect the navigational, conservation, and public interest in such waters (see H.R. 6006), H6628 [10AU]

———protect and restore (see H.R. 4755), H2505 [13AP]

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: prohibition on sale, diversion, or export of water from States in the Great Lakes Basin (see H. Res. 551), H2800 [21AP]

Hazardous substances: prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. 5643), H5302 [30JN]

Health: authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (see H.R. 3470), H5303 [30JN]

———extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 5040), H6628 [10AU]

———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 3652), H648 [22FE]

———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H6881 [22SE]

———provide for transparency in health care pricing (see H.R. 4700), H932 [25FE]

Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), H2799 [21AP]

Homosexuality: address health disparities experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and eliminate barriers in accessing quality health care (see H.R. 3001), H4872 [24JN]

Hooks, Benjamin L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1271), H2695 [20AP]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H601 [4FE]

Iran: condemn human rights violations, release political prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist designation from opposition group, and impose sanctions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), H7156 (see H. Res. 1431), H7213 [28SE]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 1171), H1519 [16MR]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 6128), H7454 [15NO]

Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families (see H. Res. 1724), H7548 [17NO]

James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Building Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 6507), H8264 [8DE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), H7758 [30NO]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 5748), H5674 [15JY]

Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' (see H. Res. 1525), H5986 [22JY]

Mankiller, Wilma P.: tribute (see H. Res. 1237), H2503 [13AP]

Marine mammals: promote international whale conservation, protection, and research (see H.R. 2455), H4506 [15JN]

Medicare: exclude certain advanced diagnostic imaging services from the in-office ancillary services exception to the prohibition on physician self-referral (see H.R. 2962), H5503 [1JY]

———improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), H4023 (see H.R. 4662), H4085 [27MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: enhance penalties to combat fraud, establish a data-mining system and biometric technology program, and support GAO study on Medicare administrative contractors (see H.R. 5044), H6284 [28JY]

Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see H.R. 4544), H6804 [16SE]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H2877 [26AP]

Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6084), H6684 [14SE]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2421), H1397 [12MR]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1221 [9MR]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]

National Celiac Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 110), H3080 [29AP]

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

National Computer Science Education Week: designate (see H. Res. 1560), H6805 [16SE]

National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6991 [23SE]

National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. 1368), H3541 [18MY]

National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1290), H2937 [27AP]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1637), H6882 [22SE]

National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]

National Farm to School Month: designate (see H. Res. 1655), H6989 [23SE]

National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]

National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6574 [30JY]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunk driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 4890), H6990 [23SE]

National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1452), H5986 [22JY]

National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see H. Res. 1003), H388 [26JA]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1261), H2641 [15AP]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1488), H6809 [20SE]

National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6574 [30JY]

National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H3080 [29AP]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 1312), H3125 [4MY]

National Urban Crimes Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 227), H649 [22FE]

National Urban League: anniversary (see H. Res. 1157), H1323 [10MR]

National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 268), H2936 [27AP]

National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1358 [11MR]

Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), H5676 [15JY]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 1518), H5921 [21JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see H.R. 2067), H3745 [24MY]

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: create a charter for Federal Financial Services and Credit Companies (see H.R. 5942), H6990 [23SE]

Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), H3871 [26MY]

Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1027 [2MR]

Pakistan: express condolences to and solidarity with the people in the aftermath of devastating floods (see H. Res. 1613), H6764 [15SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), H5920 [21JY]

Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which foreign principals have an ownership interest (see H.R. 4522), H473 [2FE]

———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which foreign principals have an ownership interest and increase penalties for violators of such ban (see H.R. 4517), H386 [26JA]

———apply ban on election activity by foreign nationals to domestic corporations which are subsidiaries of foreign principals (see H.R. 4540), H648 [22FE]

———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), H3312 [11MY]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2877 [26AP]

Poverty in America Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1024), H388 [26JA]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1247), H2845 [22AP]

Renewable energy: spur rapid and sustainable growth in renewable electricity generation in the U.S. through priority interconnection and renewable energy payments (see H.R. 5883), H6163 [27JY]

Safety: 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), H6284 [28JY]

School Social Work Week: designate (see H. Res. 1091), H647 [22FE]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H422 [27JA]

Sojourn to the Past (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1058), H5504 [1JY]

Srebrenica Remembrance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1423), H5547 [13JY]

Stewart Lee Udall Dept. of the Interior Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 5128), H3080 [29AP]

Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities, Interagency Council on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive planning and sustainability challenge grant programs (see H.R. 4690), H3079 [29AP]

Taxation: allow a credit for equity investments in high technology and biotechnology small business concerns developing innovative technologies that stimulate private sector job growth (see H.R. 5767), H5675 [15JY]

———allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 4693), H1028 [2MR]

———exclude from income amounts received from certain unlawful discrimination claims and allow income averaging for backpay and frontpay awards from such claims (see H.R. 3035), H3014 [28AP]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H4872 [24JN]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see H.R. 564), H5617 [14JY] (see H.R. 832), H5546 [13JY]

———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H7397 [29SE]

———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H2460 [25MR]

———provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power (see H.R. 4149), H1818 [20MR]

———treat distributions of debt securities in a tax free spin-off transaction in the same manner as distributions of cash or other property (see H.R. 4486), H325 [21JA]

Telecommunications: make more spectrum available to, facilitate development of a wireless broadband network for, and provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety agencies (see H.R. 5081), H4678 [22JN]

Television: provide for carriage and display of public, educational, and government channels in a manner consistent with commercial channels (see H.R. 3745), H3274 [6MY]

Terrorism: strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), H3202 [5MY]

Transportation: allow public transit agencies to use Federal transit funds for day-to-day operating expenses (see H.R. 2746), H2696 [20AP]

U.N.: support goals and ideals of General Assembly Resolution declaring a ``Decade of Action for Road Safety'' (see H. Res. 1696), H7615 [18NO]

U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics Team (see H. Res. 1479), H5504 [1JY]

Uganda: express that the ``Anti-Homosexuality Bill'' under consideration, imposing long term imprisonment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of fundamental human rights (see H. Res. 1064), H555 [3FE]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 6419), H7615 [18NO]

Universal Children's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 928), H2506 [13AP]

Veterans: tribute (see H. Res. 1622), H7500 [16NO]

Washington Stealth (lacrosse team): tribute (see H. Res. 1546), H5920 [21JY]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (see H.R. 5487), H4387 [10JN]

Women: issue semipostal to afford a convenient means by which the public may contribute towards acquisition of works of art to honor female pioneers in Government service (see H.R. 1124), H5920 [21JY]

World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 333), H7855 [1DE]

World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), H3484 [13MY]

World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H3484 [13MY]

World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), H7156 (see H. Res. 1531), H7213 [28SE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to American military personnel who fought in defense of Bataan/Corregidor/Luzon between December 7, 1941 and May 6, 1942 (see H.R. 2598), H1518 [16MR]

———commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Res. 1516), H5677 [15JY]

———ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), H7454 [15NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: reserve funds for payments to the Dept. of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education for Indian children (see H.R. 4475), H265 [20JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to implement farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools (see H.R. 5456), H4214 [28MY]

National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H6572 [30JY]

Nonprofit organizations: strengthen partnership with Federal Government (see H.R. 5533), H4506 [15JN]

Power resources: encourage implementation of thermal energy infrastructure (see H.R. 5805), H5919 [21JY]

Rwanda: urge release from prison of human rights lawyer, Peter Erlinder (see H. Res. 1426), H4246 [8JN]

Letters

International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act: Desmond Tutu, Elders Foundation, H8473 [15DE]

Tribute to Representative Oberstar: Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor of St. Paul, MN, H8344 [14DE]

———David J. Tomassoni, Minnesota State Senator, H8343 [14DE]

———Don Ness, Mayor of Duluth, MN, H8343 [14DE]

———Ramsey County, MN, Board of Commissioners, H8344 [14DE]

———Thomas M. Bakk, Minnesota State Senator, H8343 [14DE]

———Tom Rukavina, Minnesota State Representative, H8343 [14DE]

———Tom Saxhaug, Minnesota State Senator, H8343 [14DE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, E2258 [29DE]

———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, H6066 [27JY]

Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), E384 [16MR]

———enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, E2199 [18DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities, H6066 [27JY]

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

Bankruptcy: exempt firearms from claims of creditors (H.R. 5827), E1673 [16SE]

Boy Scouts: anniversary, E1720 [23SE]

Brunelle, Philip: General Mills Foundation Minnesota Martin Luther King, Jr., Breakfast Committee Local Legend Award recipient, E207 [23FE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1892 [21MR]

Chicago, IL: support initiatives of Chicago Wilderness (organization) and the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights (H. Res. 860), E73 [21JA]

Coughlin, Daniel P.: tribute (H. Res. 1216), E632 [22AP]

Courts: provide funding for settlement of the Cobell class action lawsuit involving Federal management and accounting of individual Native American trust accounts, E2022 [1DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide funding for settlement of claims by African-American farmers who suffered discrimination in the administration of farm credit and benefit programs, E2022 [1DE]

Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. 5072), E1184 [23JN]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (H.R. 24), E755 [5MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to make capital investments in eligible institutions to increase availability of credit for small businesses (H.R. 5297), E1863 [29SE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), Senate amendment, E2258 [29DE]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (S. 987), H8038 [7DE], H8472 [15DE]

Distracted Driving Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 1186), E479 [24MR]

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), Senate amendments, E2022 [1DE]

Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), conference report, E1383 [20JY]

Education: establish an Education Jobs Fund to help keep teachers, principals, librarians and other school personnel on the job, H6623 [10AU]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, E2071 [7DE], E2206 [18DE]

Federal employees: improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. 1722), motion to recommit, E1450 [28JY]

———prohibit telework for certain employees, certify telework savings, prohibit collective bargaining activities while teleworking, and ensure proper records management, E1450 [28JY]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, E2076 [7DE]

Haiti: 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 (H. Res. 1048), E291 [3MR]

———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (H. Res. 1021), E118 [2FE]

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

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

Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (H.R. 2314), E296 [3MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H662 [23FE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1659 [19MR], H1892 [21MR]

House of Representatives: compile CBO cost estimates included in committee reports on approved legislation and post such estimates on the Internet site of the Office of the Clerk (H. Res. 1178), H4273 [9JN]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), E389 [16MR]

Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ: designate (H.R. 4495), E186 [22FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: honor life and work and encourage continued commitment to Martin Luther King, Jr., Day as a national day of service (H. Res. 1002), H59 [13JA]

Korean War: anniversary, E1531 [30JY]

Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage, H6623 [10AU]

Mendota Heights, MN: anniversary of Beth Jacob Congregation, E1205 [24JN]

Mesothelioma Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 771), E2021 [1DE]

Minneapolis, MN: anniversary of Consulate General of Canada, E1256 [30JN]

Minnesota: tribute to Community Action Partnership weatherization programs, E11 [12JA]

NAACP: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 242), E1185 [23JN]

National Mentoring Month: designate (H. Res. 990), H340 [26JA]

National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1600), H8368 [15DE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (H. Res. 1312), E879 [19MY]

Native Americans: protect Indian arts and crafts through the improvement of applicable criminal proceedings (H.R. 725), E133 [2FE], E1457 [28JY]

Northwestern College: tribute to men's basketball team, E1422 [26JY]

Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (H. Res. 1206), H2471 [13AP]

Poverty in America Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 1024), H352 [26JA]

SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, E2199 [18DE]

St. Paul, MN: anniversary of Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County, E1057 [9JN]

———anniversary of Linder's Garden Center, E1478 [29JY]

———anniversary of St. Paul Hotel, E635 [22AP]

———tribute to Fitzgerald Theater placement on National Register of Historic Places, E1645 [15SE]

St. Paul College: anniversary, E1846 [29SE]

———inclusion in Washington Monthly (publication) list of best community colleges, E1846 [29SE]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), Senate amendment, E1099 [15JN]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, E2071 [7DE], E2206 [18DE]

———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), Senate amendments, H6623 [10AU]

———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, E2071 [7DE], E2206 [18DE]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 258), E1502 [30JY]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 6419), H7574 [18NO]

Volunteers of America (organization): anniversary of Maplewood Care Center and Homestead at Maplewood Assisted Living Center in Maplewood, MN, E1454 [28JY]

Votes: position on missed, H4289 [9JN]

Women: health care for women, H1659 [19MR]

World Ocean Day: observance (H. Res. 1330), E1106 [15JN]

World War II: tribute to Armed Forces members who gave their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious landing at Normandy, France (H. Res. 1251), E1657 [16SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H643 [22FE], H2840 [22AP], H3270 [6MY]

Tributes

Archabal, Nina, E1459 [28JY]

Avner, Marcia, E1735 [23SE]

Bergeron, Joseph, H3129 [5MY]

Canter, Kenneth, E1446 [28JY]

Murtha, John P., H807 [24FE]

Oberstar, Representative, H8342, H8348 [14DE]

Obey, Representative, E2244 [22DE]