RESEARCH related term(s) Science

Addresses

State of the Union: President Obama, S263-S268 [27JA], H415-H420 [27JA]

Amendments

Coins: provide research and development authority for alternative materials to the Dept. of the Treasury, increase congressional oversight over production, and ensure continuity of certain numismatic items (H.R. 6162), H7312 [29SE]

Computers: advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), H500, H503, H504, H505, H506, H507, H508, H509, H510, H511, H512, H513, H514, H515, H516, H517, H518, H519 [3FE], H559, H560, H561 [4FE]

———advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), consideration (H. Res. 1051), H491 [3FE]

Disabled: enhance early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss (S. 3199), S8602 [7DE]

Diseases: reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (H.R. 2941), S8809 [10DE], H8541 [16DE]

Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor founder, Gaylord Nelson (H. Con. Res. 255), S2595, S2600 [22AP]

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), S10522 [17DE], H3364, H3388, H3391, H3392, H3393, H3394, H3396, H3398, H3400, H3401, H3402, H3403, H3404 [12MY], H3445, H3446, H3447, H3448, H3449 [13MY], H4189 [28MY], H8824 [21DE]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (S. 3036), S8654 [8DE]

National Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 372), S1205, S1206 [4MR]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), H1757, H1761 [20MR], H2441 [25MR]

SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), S10386, S10387, S10415 [16DE], S10521 [17DE], H8390, H8396 [15DE]

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: amend (S. 3751), S7650 [28SE]

Analyses

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act Amendments (S. 3751), S7652 [28SE]

Articles and editorials

FDA Lax on Conflicts of Interest, E474 [24MR]

Feud Over NASA Threatens America's Edge in Space, S2337 [15AP]

Fifty Years at Gombe, S10810-S10813 [20DE]

Losing It in Space, S2337 [15AP]

Mutually Assured Survival in Cyber Space, H507 [3FE]

NASA Whipsaw—Prop Re-Do for Obama's Speech, E628 [22AP]

Obama's Space Plan Adds Insult to Injury, E628 [22AP]

Very Productive Congress, Despite What the Approval Ratings Say, E127 [2FE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 5578), H4779 [23JN]

———support maple syrup production research and education, sustainability of maple syrup resources, promotion of maple products, and access to lands for maple sugaring activities (see H.R. 5196), H3078 [29AP]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. 6403), H7453 [15NO]

American Society for Cell Biology: anniversary (see H. Res. 1296), H2843 [22AP]

Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see S. 3694), S6651 [3AU]

Autism: reauthorize and strengthen Combating Autism Act, establish a National Institute of Autism Spectrum Disorders, provide services to affected individuals, and increase public education and awareness (see S. 4044), S10514 [17DE]

Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H4387 [10JN]

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

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program (see S. 3479), S4849 [10JN] (see H.R. 5462), H4214 [28MY]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of John G. Shedd Aquarium and anniversary of ``Amazon Rising'' exhibit (see H. Res. 1354), H3441 [12MY]

China: prohibit importation of plastinated human remains from China (see H.R. 5524), H4505 [15JN]

Coins: provide research and development authority for alternative materials to the Dept. of the Treasury, increase congressional oversight over production, and ensure continuity of certain numismatic items (see H.R. 6162), H6878 [22SE]

Colleges and universities: invest in urban universities and create innovation and economic prosperity for the U.S. (see H.R. 5567), H4676 [22JN]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1114), H933 [25FE]

Computers: advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), consideration (see H. Res. 1051), H470 [2FE]

———enhance cybersecurity (see H.R. 5966), H6404 (see H.R. 5966), H6456 [29JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund (see S. 3568), S5744 [12JY]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650), consideration (see H. Res. 1168), H1357 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: establish a center of excellence for the study of tinnitus (see H.R. 5203), H3123 [4MY]

———establish a joint task force to improve the research and development of lighter weight body armor (see H.R. 5063), H2641 [15AP]

———reform energy policy (see S. 3585), S5850 [14JY] (see H.R. 5280), H3440 [12MY]

Dept. of Education: allow State and local educational agencies and schools to make greater use of positive behavior supports and other early intervening services (see S. 3733), S6883 [5AU]

Dept. of Energy: authorize the National Nuclear Security Administration to establish technology transfer centers at national security laboratories (see H.R. 5262), H3310 [11MY]

———carry out a research program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relative to nuclear reactors (see H.R. 5163), H3013 [28AP]

———create the right business environment for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and other clean energy and create mini-Manhattan projects for clean energy research and development (see H.R. 4741), H1103 [3MR]

———establish Energy Innovation Hubs (see H.R. 4907), H2215 [22MR]

———guide and provide for research activities at the Office of Science (see H.R. 4905), H2215 [22MR]

———improve geothermal energy technology and demonstrate use of geothermal energy in large scale thermal applications (see S. 3619), S6024 [20JY]

———promote research and development of technologies and best practices for the safe development and extraction of natural gas and petroleum resources (see S. 3509), S5112 [17JN]

———reauthorize the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (see H.R. 4906), H2215 [22MR]

———reduce deficits and Government spending through elimination of wasteful energy subsidies and programs (see H.R. 5780), H5817 [20JY]

Dept. of HHS: design, construct, and operate facilities to develop and produce biological products used to respond to potential bioterrorist attacks or naturally occurring pathogens (see S. 3140), S1750 [18MR]

———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for viral hepatitis infection to reduce chronic viral hepatitis and liver cancer (see S. 3711), S6883 [5AU]

———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see S. 3320), S3358 [6MY]

———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 S. 3418), S4212 [25MY]

———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see H.R. 5807), H5919 [21JY]

———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see S. 3058), S945 [2MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize appropriations for the Science and Technology Directorate (see H.R. 4842), H1440 [15MR]

Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see H.R. 6085), H6626 [10AU]

Dept. of Labor: award grants for worker training, technology development, and applied research in the wind energy industry production and energy efficient construction, retrofitting, and design industries (see H.R. 4584), H554 [3FE]

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]

Dept. of the Treasury: authorize issuance of U.S. bonds to fund Alzheimer's disease research (see H.R. 6169), H6879 [22SE]

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

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish public-private partnerships for the treatment and research of post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 5841), H5984 [22JY]

Disabled: enhance early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss (see S. 3199), S2295 [14AP]

Diseases: ensure U.S. global HIV/AIDS assistance prioritizes saving lives by focusing on access to treatment (see S. 3627), S6078 [21JY]

———establish research advisory committee and provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 5354), H3701 [20MY]

———expand and intensify programs of research and related activities regarding the population of older individuals living with or at risk for HIV (see H. Res. 1100), H755 [23FE]

———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see S. 3703), S6736 [4AU]

———honor those killed and those who continue to struggle with bacterial meningitis and support all work to eradicate disease in the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 324), H7394 [29SE]

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

———improve quality of cancer care and quality of life for patients and survivors (see H.R. 5560), H4635 [17JN]

———increase gestational diabetes research and lower the rate of gestational diabetes (see S. 3966), S8062 [18NO]

———issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer's disease research (see S. Res. 447), S1261 [8MR]

———modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, and provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives (see H.R. 6224), H7153 (see H.R. 6224), H7211 [28SE]

———provide for prostate cancer imaging research and education (see H.R. 4756), H1167 [4MR]

———provide grants and assistance to improve services for individuals with autism and their families and expand the number of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education (see H.R. 5756), H5675 [15JY]

———provide grants to schools for the development of asthma management plans and the purchase of asthma inhalers and spacers for emergency use (see H.R. 4836), H1396 [12MR]

———reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (see S. 3493), S4938 [15JN]

———reduce disparities and improve access to diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer for underserved populations and men with a family history of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6389), H7394 [29SE]

Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor founder, Gaylord Nelson (see S. Con. Res. 55), S1874 [23MR] (see H. Con. Res. 255), H1744 [19MR]

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see S. 3605), S5964 [15JY] (see H.R. 5116), H2842 [22AP] (see H.R. 5325), H3540 [18MY]

———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), consideration (see H. Res. 1344), H3309 [11MY]

———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1781), H8940 [21DE]

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1477), H4872 [24JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: invest in innovation for education (see S. 3882), S7787 [29SE]

———provide effective science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teaching and learning (see S. 3883), S7787 [29SE]

EPA: establish a program that tests chemicals found in drinking water to determine whether they are endocrine disruptors and the extent of their ability to interfere with human hormones (see H.R. 5210), H3200 [5MY]

———require appointment of a member of the Science Advisory Board based on the recommendation of the Sec. of Agriculture (see S. 3834), S7420 [23SE]

Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1343), H3310 [11MY]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see S. 3036), S742 [24FE] (see H.R. 4689), H931 [25FE]

FDA: ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 5786), H5818 [20JY]

———improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see S. 3697), S6736 [4AU]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 5037), H2639 [15AP] (see H.R. 5253), H3273 [6MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: distribution and citation of scientific research in connection with foods and dietary supplements (see H.R. 4913), H2260 [23MR]

Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 6552), H8785 [17DE]

Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 4801), H1322 [10MR]

Goodall, Jane: anniversary of the beginning of scientific research in what is today Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania (see S. Res. 581), S5850 [14JY] (see H. Res. 1543), H5818 [20JY]

Gulf of Mexico: 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]

Health: encourage use of medical checklists through research (see H.R. 5742), H5674 [15JY]

———enhance and further research of prevention and treatment of eating disorders and improve access to treatment (see S. 3260), S2642 [26AP]

———expand and accelerate genomics research and initiatives to improve the accuracy of disease diagnosis, increase drug safety, and identify novel treatments (see H.R. 5440), H4022 (see H.R. 5440), H4083 [27MY]

———increase awareness of craniofacial anomalies (see H. Res. 1418), H4215 [28MY]

———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see S. 3737), S6883 [5AU]

———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see S. 3766), S7033 [13SE] (see H.R. 4808), H1323 [10MR]

———provide further study of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (see H. Res. 1309), H3078 [29AP]

———raise awareness of hypertension and reverse prevalence in U.S. through education, community programs, culturally competent strategies, research, and efforts to reduce salt content in foods (see H. Res. 1656), H6989 [23SE]

———support regenerative medicine through research funding and commercial development of regenerative products and develop a regulatory environment that enables rapid approval of safe and effective products (see H.R. 6173), H6879 [22SE]

High-Performance Building Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1407), H4022 (see H. Res. 1407), H4084 [27MY]

Hydroelectric power: extend certain Federal benefits and income tax provisions to energy generated by hydropower resources (see S. 3571), S5786 [13JY]

———improve (see S. 3570), S5786 [13JY]

Intellectual property: anniversary of the Bayh-Dole Act on retention of intellectual property arising from federally funded research (see H. Con. Res. 328), H7453 [15NO]

Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness and Training Month: designate (see H. Res. 1200), H1744 [19MR]

Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: enhance visitor services, fish and wildlife research, and marine and coastal resource management on Guam (see H.R. 4493), H326 [21JA]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6315), H7391 [29SE]

Marine mammals: improve and strengthen whale conservation efforts and ensure that commercial, scientific, and other lethal whaling does not occur for any purpose other than aboriginal subsistence (see H. Res. 1390), H3823 [25MY]

———promote international whale conservation, protection, and research (see S. 3116), S1516 [15MR]

Maritime Center of Expertise for Maritime Oil Spill and Hazardous Substance Release Response: establish (see S. 3614), S5993 [19JY]

Marshall Islands: provide supplemental ex gratia compensation for impacts of the U.S. nuclear testing program (see S. 2941), S51 [20JA]

———relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens (see H.R. 6470), H7854 [1DE]

———relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens (H.R. 6470), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. 1744), H7855 [1DE]

Medicare: improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), H754 [23FE]

Mining and mineral resources: develop a rare earth materials program and amend the National Materials Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act (see H.R. 6160), H6878 [22SE]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 435), S1169 [4MR] (see H. Res. 1116), H933 [25FE]

NASA: authorize the Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Aerospace Academy (see H.R. 5534), H4506 [15JN]

———impose certain requirements on expenditure of funds for the Constellation Program (see H.R. 5614), H4905 [28JN]

———prohibit funding for termination of the Constellation Program (see S. 3180), S2115 [25MR]

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

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

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H327 [21JA]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 233), H423 [27JA]

National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 537), S4143 [24MY] (see H. Res. 1410), H4022 (see H. Res. 1410), H4084 [27MY]

National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1400), H3870 [26MY]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1547), H5920 [21JY]

National Endowment for the Oceans: establish (see S. 3641), S6201 [22JY]

National Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Month: designate (see S. Res. 508), S2803 [29AP]

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

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), H4506 [15JN]

National Institute of Finance: establish (see S. 3005), S482 [4FE]

National Institute of Nursing Research: anniversary (see S. Res. 642), S7421 [23SE] (see H. Res. 1667), H7154 (see H. Res. 1667), H7212 [28SE]

National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), H2318 [24MR]

National MPS Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 528), S3782 [14MY]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 555), S4989 [16JN] (see H. Res. 1488), H4974 (see H. Res. 1488), H5203 [29JN]

National Postdoc Appreciation Week: designate (see H. Res. 1545), H5819 [20JY]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 597), S6397 [28JY] (see H. Res. 1485), H4974 (see H. Res. 1485), H5203 [29JN]

Natural gas: promote domestic research and development, H2641 [15AP]

News media: promote media literacy and youth empowerment programs, research impact of depictions of girls and women in the media, and establish a National Task Force on Girls and Women in the Media (see S. 3852), S7618 [28SE] (see H.R. 4925), H2318 [24MR]

NIH: anniversary of Office of Research on Women's Health (see S. Res. 695), S8554 [6DE] (see H. Res. 1750), H8030 [2DE]

NIST: reauthorize (see H.R. 5074), H2695 [20AP]

———support development of technical standards and conformance architecture to improve emergency communication and tracking technologies for use in locating trapped individuals in confined spaces (see H.R. 5132), H2843 [22AP]

NOAA: improve ability to respond to releases of subsea oil and gas (see S. 3569), S5744 [12JY]

———research special circumstances associated with oil spill prevention and response in Arctic waters (see S. 3584), S5850 [14JY]

NSF: anniversary (see H. Res. 1307), H3078 [29AP]

———carry out a pilot program to award innovation inducement cash prizes in areas of NSF-funded research (see H.R. 5094), H2798 [21AP]

———establish the Undergraduate Scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (see S. 3830), S7420 [23SE]

———improve commercialization potential of grants and enhance metrics used to assess such potential (see S. 3630), S6200 [22JY]

———provide grants for research-based reforms in master's and doctoral level science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education that emphasizes preparation for diverse careers in such fields (see H.R. 4968), H2457 [25MR]

———provide grants for research-based reforms in undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education to increase students studying toward degrees in such fields (see H.R. 4955), H2457 [25MR]

Oceans: improve ability to sustain healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relating to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, restoration, and research (see S. 3597), S5964 [15JY] (see H.R. 6292), H7390 [29SE]

Oil Pollution Act: permit Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund use by Federal agencies to research, prevent, and respond to oil spills, for environmental studies, and grants for affected communities (see S. 3580), S5849 [14JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: establish a program to develop technologies to prevent, stop, and capture large-scale accidental discharges from offshore oil and gas drilling operations (see H.R. 5607), H4876 [25JN]

———improve oil spill response plans (see H.R. 5608), H4876 [25JN]

———reform management of energy and mineral resources, improve oil spill compensation, and terminate moratorium on deepwater drilling (see S. 3643), S6201 [22JY]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 688), S8128 [19NO]

Parkinson's Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 474), S2162 [26MR]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (see S. Res. 488), S2424 [19AP] (see H. Res. 1112), H932 [25FE]

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

Pharmaceuticals: ensure that rules for approval of pharmaceutical and biological products do not require medical ethics violations in human and vertebrate animal testing (see S. 3921), S7788 [29SE]

Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 592), S6201 [22JY]

Power resources: encourage innovation to create clean technologies (see S. 3631), S6200 [22JY]

———reduce oil consumption and improve energy security (see S. 3815), S7267 [21SE] (see H.R. 6402), H7453 [15NO]

———support certain activities to advance technologies for safe and environmentally responsible exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas (see H.R. 5716), H5545 [13JY]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), consideration (see H. Res. 1192), H1655 [18MR]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs and activities (see H.R. 5897), H6282 [28JY]

Renewable energy: promote development and use of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies and identify and address potential impacts of such technologies (see H.R. 6344), H7392 [29SE]

SBA: encourage investment in and innovation by small business concerns (see S. 3967), S8062 [18NO]

———enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1764), H8519 [15DE]

———make grants to small business concerns to assist the commercialization of research developed with funds received under the second phase of the Small Business Innovation Research Program (see S. 3228), S2477 [20AP] (see H.R. 4549), H422 [27JA]

———reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (see S. 4053), S11037 [22DE]

Science: establish and expand partnerships that promote innovation and increase the economic and social impact of research by developing tools and resources to connect new scientific discoveries to practical uses (see H.R. 4998), H2503 [13AP]

———provide grants and loan guarantees for the development and construction of science parks to promote the clustering of innovation through high technology activities (see H.R. 4413), H39 [12JA]

Senior citizens: encourage Federal job training programs that target older adults to work with nonprofit organizations to implement research-based technology curriculum designed for older adults (see H.R. 5269), H3310 [11MY]

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1663), H7154 (see H. Res. 1663), H7212 [28SE]

Small business: express importance of biotechnology firms meeting small business standards to the U.S., its people, and its economy (see H. Res. 1179), H1396 [12MR]

Society for Neuroscience: commemorate annual meeting (see H. Res. 1482), H4905 [28JN]

Stanislaus County, CA: authorize designation of the facility under development by the Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation as the National Ag Science Center (see H. Con. Res. 229), H265 [20JA]

———support facility under development by the Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation, known as the National Ag Science Center (see H. Res. 1557), H6042 [26JY]

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: amend (see S. 3751), S6884 [5AU] (see H.R. 6081), H6578 [9AU] (see H.R. 6083), H6626 [10AU]

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 655), S7618 [28SE]

Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow (SMART) Research and Development Compact: grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), H7391 [29SE]

Taxation: encourage investment in commercial spaceflight facilities and equipment, research, and job training (see S. 3785), S7134 [15SE]

———expand the qualifying advanced energy project credit (see S. 3324), S3358 [6MY]

———extend the qualifying advanced energy project credit (see H.R. 5041), H2640 [15AP] (see H.R. 5638), H4974 (see H.R. 5638), H5203 [29JN]

———increase the credit for research expenses and allow the credit to be assigned (see H.R. 4770), H1168 [4MR]

———make permanent and increase credit for increasing research activities and increase domestic production activities deduction for property for which research and development occurred in the U.S. (see H.R. 6201), H6989 [23SE]

———provide incentives for clean energy manufacturing to reduce emissions, to produce renewable energy, and to promote conservation (see S. 3738), S6883 [5AU]

———provide incentives for life sciences research (see S. 4018), S8713 [9DE] (see H.R. 6165), H6879 [22SE]

———provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products (see H.R. 6331), H7392 [29SE]

———reduce employer portion of payroll taxes for employers who expand payroll in high unemployment areas and make permanent research and development credit, bonus depreciation, and increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 4965), H2457 [25MR]

Technology: anniversary of laser invention (see H. Res. 1310), H3078 [29AP]

Textile industry and fabrics: support innovation and research in the U.S. textile and fiber products industry (see H.R. 6060), H6570 [30JY]

U.S. Commission on Planetary Defense: establish (see H.R. 5587), H4779 [23JN]

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

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: prohibit recommendations from being used to deny or restrict health insurance coverage of items or services (see H.R. 4794), H1220 [9MR]

Undergraduate Research Week: designate (see H. Res. 1654), H6989 [23SE]

University of New Mexico: establish the Cavernous Angioma CARE (Clinical Care, Advocacy, Research and Education) Center (see S. 3684), S6584 [2AU]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: repeal the Office of Financial Research (see H.R. 5999), H6568 [30JY]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (see S. 3363), S3716 [13MY] (see H.R. 5487), H4330 [9JN]

Women: promote potential of women in academic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (see S. 3564), S5744 [12JY]

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

World Glaucoma Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 246), H1103 [3MR]

Cloture motions

Power resources: reduce oil consumption and improve energy security (S. 3815), motion to proceed, S7730 [29SE]

SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), House amendment, S10386 [16DE], S10666 [18DE]

Cost Estimates

Training and Research for Autism Improvements Nationwide (TRAIN) Act (H.R. 5756): CBO, E1737 [23SE]

Excerpts

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

Letters

America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Representative George Miller, Committee on Education and Labor (House), E869 [18MY]

———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), E870 [18MY]

American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Christopher Padilla, IBM Corp., H4096 [28MY]

American Power Act: Alan Reuther, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), S4834 [10JN]

Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Awareness Act: Cindy Brownstein, Spina Bifida Association, E1011 [28MY]

———Judith S. Palfrey, American Academy of Pediatrics, E1010 [28MY]

———Marina L. Weiss, March of Dimes Foundation, E1010 [28MY]

———Mark Ballow, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, E1011 [28MY]

———Sharon Voyer Lavigne, University of Connecticut Health Center, E1010 [28MY]

Cybersecurity Enhancement Act: Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H495 [3FE]

———Representative Towns, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H495 [3FE]

Dept. of Commerce establishment of a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program: Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H1185, H1186 [9MR]

———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1185 [9MR]

———Representative Rahall, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H1185 [9MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations for the Science and Technology Directorate: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5771 [20JY]

———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H5771 [20JY]

HIV vaccine development: Senator Coburn, S3904 [18MY]

Manned space flight funding: several astronauts and NASA leaders, S2336 [15AP], H2560 [14AP]

NASA designation as a National Security Interest and Asset and manned space flight funding: Representative Jackson Lee, H1319 [10MR]

National energy policy: Senator Voinovich, S6545 [30JY]

Oil Pollution Act Oil Pollution Research and Development Program amendment: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5874 [21JY]

———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H5874 [21JY]

———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H5874 [21JY]

Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act: Senators Harkin, Bond, Johnson, and Klobuchar, S7878 [15NO]

Republic of the Marshall Islands Supplemental Nuclear Compensation Act: Jurelang Zedkaia, President of Marshall Islands, S56 [20JA]

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act amendments: Jeffrey Chell, National Marrow Donor Program (organization), E1569, E1570 [10AU]

Motions

Computers: advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), H524 [3FE]

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3455 [13MY], H8841 [21DE]

Power resources: reduce oil consumption and improve energy security (S. 3815), S7729 [29SE]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), motion to recommit, H1759 [20MR]

SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), S10386 [16DE], H8396 [15DE]

Outlines

Addressing small business needs to create jobs, S1640 [17MR]

Remarks in House

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

Alzheimer's Awareness Day: observance, H6814 [22SE]

America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: require colleges and universities receiving funding to respond to certain union information requests, H3399 [12MY]

———restrict funding to program participants enrolled in the employment eligibility verification program, H3351 [12MY]

America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America COMPETES) Act: implementation, H7529 [17NO]

American Diabetes Month: observance, H7626 [29NO]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding, H6738, H6739 [15SE]

———rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobligated (H.R. 2842), H6596 [10AU]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, H316, H317 [21JA], H372 [26JA], H2315 [24MR], H6630 [14SE]

Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation: tribute, E849 [13MY]

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

Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 1433), H6854, H6855 [22SE]

Boulder, CO: anniversary of National Center for Atmospheric Research, H2312 [24MR], E1698 [22SE]

Bouton, Chad: Battelle Memorial Institute Inventor of the Year award recipient, H3425 [12MY], E1033 [8JN]

BP P.L.C.: support for the American Power Act and certain Federal energy policies, H4590-H4593 [16JN], H5810 [20JY]

Brain Awareness Week: observance, E394, E405 [17MR]

CEDO Intercultural (organization): anniversary, E679 [27AP]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program (H.R. 5462), H7195, H7196 [28SE], H7380 [29SE], E1010 [28MY], E1827 [29SE]

Cisco Systems, Inc.: tribute to Richardson, TX, branch, E1602 [14SE]

Climate: develop and promote policies to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, H2751 [21AP]

Coins: provide research and development authority for alternative materials to the Dept. of the Treasury, increase congressional oversight over production, and ensure continuity of certain numismatic items (H.R. 6162), H7312, H7313 [29SE]

Colleges and universities: certify pre-service and in-service science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education teacher training and professional development, H3451 [13MY]

———ensure science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs are available to disabled veterans, H3455, H3456 [13MY], H3578-H3582 [19MY], H4207, H4210 [28MY]

———strengthen involvement of community colleges in the development and implementation of a national cybersecurity strategy, H506 [3FE]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H1444 [16MR]

Computers: advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), H413 [27JA], H495-H524 [3FE], H559-H564 [4FE], E154, E158, E162 [4FE], E175, E188 [22FE]

———advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), consideration (H. Res. 1051), H486-H492 [3FE]

———advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), corrections in engrossment, H563 [4FE]

———ensure public awareness campaigns promoting cybersecurity education include children and young adults as target audiences, H515 [3FE]

———extend service obligation for recipients of cybersecurity scholarships or fellowships on a sliding scale based on the degree program, H513 [3FE]

———facilitate access to realistic threats and vulnerabilities during strategic plan development and require guidelines for sharing feedback on effectiveness of new technologies, H511 [3FE]

———require analysis of reliance on contractors and capacity of agency workforce to manage contractors performing cybersecurity work, H513, H514 [3FE]

———require Cybersecurity Strategic Research and Development Program description of how the Program will strengthen cybersecurity education and training programs, H512 [3FE]

———study Federal cybersecurity workforce needs, address minority employment disparities in the cybersecurity industry, and include minority-serving institutions on the Cybersecurity University-Industry Task Force, H503, H504 [3FE]

Cybersecurity Strategic Research and Development Plan: include international cooperation, H507, H508 [3FE]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650), H1182-H1188 [9MR], H1368-H1374 [12MR], E340 [10MR], E358 [11MR], E376 [15MR]

———establish a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650), consideration (H. Res. 1168), H1363-H1368 [12MR]

———give priority to innovation clusters that work with local Workforce Investment Area Boards, H3448, H3449 [13MY]

———restrict funding to certain innovation programs, H3393 [12MY]

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

———reform energy policy, H3885 [27MY]

———semiconductor technologies research and development funding, H3999 [27MY]

Dept. of Education: include manufacturing education and training in the strategic national plan to ensure an adequate, well-trained workforce, H3402 [12MY]

Dept. of Energy: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding, E842 [13MY]

———carry out a research program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relative to nuclear reactors (H.R. 5163), H3018 [29AP]

———expand Federal loan guarantees for innovative energy technologies in manufacturing, H3404, H3405 [12MY]

———include biomass technology systems in the list of fields that are encompassed by the energy systems science and engineering education programs, H3394 [12MY]

———include competitive grants for colleges and universities to expand energy systems science and engineering courses and degree programs, H3403 [12MY]

———make all Federal laboratories eligible grant recipients under the regional innovation cluster program, H3450 [13MY]

———support development and commercial application of clean energy technologies through a Clean Energy Consortium, H3397, H3398 [12MY]

———train energy auditors, field technicians and building contractors to promote use of energy retrofits and energy efficient technologies, H3448 [13MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for viral hepatitis infection to reduce chronic viral hepatitis and liver cancer (H.R. 3974), H3651 [19MY], E1038 [8JN]

———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (H.R. 1362), H7185, H7186 [28SE], E1788 [29SE]

———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making evidence-based maternity care a national priority (H.R. 5807), H5895 [21JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize appropriations for the Science and Technology Directorate (H.R. 4842), H5760-H5775 [20JY], E1411 [22JY], E1422 [26JY]

———include medical readiness and community resiliency for health care critical infrastructure in criteria for Homeland Security Centers of Excellence Program, H5774 [20JY]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit funding for doctoral dissertation research grants on housing and urban development issues, H6345 [29JY]

———reduce Office of Policy Development and Research funding, H6348, H6349 [29JY]

Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (H.R. 6085), E1555 [10AU]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: study incidence of breast cancer among Armed Forces members and veterans, H4066 [27MY]

Disabled: enhance early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss (S. 3199), H8372-H8374 [15DE]

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

Diseases: establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (H.R. 1230), H7193 [28SE], H7380 [29SE], E1849 [29SE]

———establish research advisory committee and provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (H.R. 5354), H7178-H7180 [28SE], H7379 [29SE], H7718 [30NO], E1789 [29SE]

———expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (H.R. 2408), H7190, H7191 [28SE], H7380 [29SE]

———express need for further study of the neurological disorder dystonia, H3173 [5MY], H4656 [22JN]

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

———increase awareness of risks of breast cancer in young women and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer (H.R. 1740), E1867 [29SE]

———juvenile diabetes awareness and treatment programs, H524 [3FE]

———Lyme disease awareness and treatment programs, E1872 [29SE]

———pediatric cancer research funding, E1871 [29SE]

———prevent, treat, and improve care of individuals with diabetes, and reduce health disparities within racial and ethnic minority groups relative to diabetes (H.R. 1995), H7192 [28SE]

———provide for arthritis research and public health (H.R. 1210), H7196, H7197 [28SE], H7380 [29SE], E1856, E1861 [29SE]

———provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism, H5895 [21JY]

———provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (H.R. 2413), H2920, H2922, H2923 [27AP]

———provide for prostate cancer imaging research and education (H.R. 4756), H7183 [28SE]

———provide grants and assistance to improve services for individuals with autism and their families and expand the number of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education (H.R. 5756), H6843-H6846 [22SE], E1752 [28SE], E1768 [29SE]

———reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (H.R. 2941), H7194 [28SE], H7380 [29SE], E1789, E1833 [29SE]

———reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (H.R. 2941), Senate amendment, H8541-H8543 [16DE]

District of Columbia: tribute to Children's National Medical Center for inauguration of the Ikaria Distinguished Professorship of Critical Care, E453 [23MR]

Early Detection Month: designate (H. Con. Res. 158), H204-H206 [20JA], H301 [21JA], H3625 [19MY], E61, E66 [21JA]

Earth Day: anniversary, E658 [26AP], E708 [29AP]

———commemorate anniversary and honor founder, Gaylord Nelson (H. Con. Res. 255), H2749-H2752, H2754 [21AP], E677 [27AP]

———observance, H2701, H2786-H2791 [21AP], H2804, H2805, H2806 [22AP], E627, E631, E635, E636 [22AP]

Economy: impact of failure to extend Bush administration tax cuts, H3637 [19MY], H3808 [25MY]

———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3315, H3316, H3356-H3409, H3424, H3425 [12MY], H3444-H3457 [13MY], H3547 [19MY], H3687 [20MY], H3753, H3804 [25MY], H4187-H4194, H4207, H4210 [28MY], H4495, H4497 [15JN], H6034 [26JY], H6151 [27JY], E842, E845, E848, E850 [13MY], E860, E869 [18MY], E1088 [14JN]

———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), Senate amendment, H8823-H8852 [21DE], E2237 [22DE]

———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), consideration (H. Res. 1344), H3347-H3355 [12MY]

———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1781), H8820-H8823 [21DE]

———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), motion to recommit, H3455-H3457 [13MY]

———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5325), H3548-H3583 [19MY], H3678 [20MY]

———promote economic recovery through green jobs and infrastructure, H363-H366 [26JA]

Edison2 (business): tribute for participation in the X Prize Foundation Progressive Automotive X Prize competition, E1697 [22SE]

Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1343), E805 [11MY]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (H.R. 4689), E249 [25FE]

———establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (S. 3036), H8369-H8372 [15DE], E2155, E2157 [16DE]

FDA: address potential conflicts of interest in selection of Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee members, E474 [24MR]

Federal-State relations: State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates, H1184 [9MR]

Fragile X Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 611), H5880-H5882 [21JY]

Fraternal Order of Eagles: tribute to donation to University of Iowa, E1320 [14JY]

Goodall, Jane: anniversary of the beginning of scientific research in what is today Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania (H. Res. 1543), H6008-H6010 [26JY]

Great Lakes: carry out research on the effects of climate change, H3398 [12MY]

Health: increase public awareness and expand research concerning eating disorders (H. Res. 7), E264 [26FE]

———raise awareness of hypertension and reverse prevalence in U.S. through education, community programs, culturally competent strategies, research, and efforts to reduce salt content in foods (H. Res. 1656), E1735 [23SE]

High-Performance Building Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1407), H4647-H4649 [22JN], E1205 [24JN]

Houston, TX: Houston Citizens Chamber of Commerce support of NASA manned space flight program, H1151 [4MR]

Hunter College of the City University of New York: tribute to U.S. National Committee for UNIFEM (U.N. Development Fund for Women)/National Council for Research on Women national conference, E1281 [1JY]

Intellectual property: anniversary of the Bayh-Dole Act on retention of intellectual property arising from federally funded research (H. Con. Res. 328), H7410, H7411 [15NO]

Ivy Tech Community College: tribute to Indiana Commission for Higher Education approval to offer an associate's degree in nanotechnology, H4639 [22JN]

———tribute to ``Spirit of Innovation'' induction ceremony, E2034 [2DE]

League Against Cancer (nonprofit organization): tribute, H4399 [14JN]

Li-ion Motors Corp.: tribute, E1755 [28SE]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 6315), E1875 [29SE]

Marine mammals: establish a research program to provide for the recovery of the southern sea otter (H.R. 556), E1699 [22SE]

Medicaid: increase price transparency of hospital information and provide for additional research on consumer information on charges and out-of-pocket costs (H.R. 2249), H912 [25FE]

MEDRAD Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, E2017 [1DE]

Michigan: tribute to March of Dimes Michigan chapter, E1848 [29SE]

Mining and mineral resources: develop a rare earth materials program and amend the National Materials Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act (H.R. 6160), H7060-H7063 [28SE]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1116), H2737-H2740 [21AP], E700 [28AP]

NASA: encourage placement of retired space shuttle at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, H3181 [5MY]

———manned space flight funding, H430 [2FE], H543, H544, H545 [3FE], H657, H658 [23FE], H936 [26FE], H1177, H1212 [9MR], H1295, H1313-H1320 [10MR], H1748 [20MR], H2324, H2442 [25MR], H2508, H2509, H2510, H2511, H2512, H2560 [14AP], H2582 [15AP], H4377 [10JN], H4657-H4663 [22JN], H4896-H4902 [28JN], H5667 [15JY], E483 [25MR], E552 [15AP], E575 [16AP], E628 [22AP]

———prohibit funding for termination of the Constellation Program, H5353, H5355 [1JY], E1228 [29JN]

National Academy of Sciences: study role of community colleges in cybersecurity education, H514, H515 [3FE]

National Aerospace Week: observance, E1676 [16SE]

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

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 1033), H2855 [26AP], H2887, H2920-H2924 [27AP]

———observance, H2822 [22AP]

National Cancer Research Month: observance, E925 [25MY], E977 [28MY]

National Diabetes Month: observance, E1998 [29NO]

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: anniversary (H. Res. 1444), E1101 [15JN]

National Lab Day: support ideals (H. Res. 1213), H3087-H3090 [4MY], E752, E758, E759 [5MY]

National laboratories: include as stakeholders in the cybersecurity strategic research and development plan, H520 [3FE]

National Marrow Donor Program (organization): tribute, H4654 [22JN]

National Peanut Board: anniversary, E333 [9MR]

National Postdoc Appreciation Week: designate (H. Res. 1545), H6950, H6951 [23SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 1485), H7181-H7183 [28SE]

National VA Research Week: observance, H2886 [27AP]

Next Generation Choices Foundation: tribute, E230 [24FE]

NIH: anniversary of National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network, E586 [20AP]

———anniversary of Office of Research on Women's Health (H. Res. 1750), E2051 [2DE]

———establish a pediatric research consortia (H.R. 758), H7177 [28SE], H7379 [29SE], E1822 [29SE]

NIST: develop reference materials, standards, instruments, and measurement methods for nanomaterials and compile data to support correlation of nanomaterial properties to environmental, health, or safety risks, H3402 [12MY]

———reorganize laboratories, H3363 [12MY]

NSF: allow Federal Cyber Scholarship for Service Program participants to apply for private sector internships, H504, H505 [3FE], E158 [4FE]

———anniversary (H. Res. 1307), H3085-H3087 [4MY], E750 [5MY]

———establish a Green Chemistry Basic Research and Development program and provide merit-based grants to support green chemistry applications, H3403, H3404 [12MY]

———expand Federal Cyber Scholarship for Service Program to include outreach to secondary schools and 2-year institutions to increase interest and recruitment of students into cybersecurity-related fields, H517 [3FE]

———include veteran status in selection criteria for Federal Cyber Scholarship for Service Program, H516 [3FE]

———prohibit use of cybersecurity research and development programs funds for earmarks, H504, H505 [3FE]

———provide grants for research-based reforms in master's and doctoral level science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education that emphasizes preparation for diverse careers in such fields, H3361 [12MY]

———respond to recommendations regarding investments in facilities, H3363 [12MY]

———Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program funding, H8844 [21DE]

Obama, President: Executive order to allow Federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, H1225 [10MR]

———Executive order to establish a comprehensive national ocean policy, H6166 [28JY]

Oceans: adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, and study its impacts and effects on marine ecosystems and coastal economies, H4680 [23JN]

———adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, and study its impacts and effects on marine ecosystems and coastal economies (H. Res. 989), H4252-H4256 [9JN]

———develop and coordinate interagency ocean acidification research and monitoring plan and establish ocean acidification program within NOAA (H.R. 14), H4255 [9JN]

———impact of ocean acidification, H2806 [22AP]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: require submittal of a strategic national plan to invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S., H3403 [12MY]

Ohio State University: anniversary of Byrd Polar Research Center, E580 [20AP]

Oil Pollution Act: amend the Oil Pollution Research and Development Program (H.R. 2693), H3763 [25MY], H5869-H5874 [21JY], E1394 [21JY], E1399 [22JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: improve oil spill response plans (H.R. 5608), E1211 [25JN]

Palm Beach County, FL: call for Federal investigation of pediatric cancer cluster in the Acreage area, H1412 [15MR]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (H. Res. 1112), H994, H995 [2MR]

Power resources: enhance research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies, E104 [27JA]

———secure U.S. energy future, provide incentives for domestic production of clean energy technology, achieve meaningful pollution reductions, and create jobs, H4590 [16JN]

———support certain activities to advance technologies for safe and environmentally responsible exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas (H.R. 5716), H5874-H5878 [21JY], E1391, E1394 [21JY]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), H1749-H1762 [20MR]

———provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), consideration (H. Res. 1192), H1661-H1665 [19MR]

———provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), corrections in engrossment, H2441 [25MR]

———retain existing authorization level and limit authorization to five years, H1757, H1758 [20MR]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs and activities (H.R. 5897), E1450 [28JY]

Renewable energy: promote development and use of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies and identify and address potential impacts of such technologies (H.R. 6344), E1813 [29SE]

Rentech, Inc.: tribute to Rialto, CA, Renewable Energy Center, E1327 [15JY]

Rutgers University: tribute to leading research in Dept. of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Long-Term Bridge Performance program, H5308 [1JY]

Sandia National Laboratories: anniversary, E1 [5JA]

SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, H8359, H8390-H8410 [15DE], H8944 [22DE], E2162 [16DE], E2177, E2180, E2182, E2197, E2199 [18DE], E2224 [21DE]

———enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1764), H8383-H8388 [15DE]

———extend Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, E1542 [9AU]

———extend the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program, H401 [27JA]

———make grants to small business concerns to assist the commercialization of research developed with funds received under the second phase of the Small Business Innovation Research Program (H.R. 4549), H1497 [16MR], H5904 [21JY]

Science: ensure development and responsible stewardship of nanotechnology, H3392 [12MY]

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1663), H7083, H7084 [28SE], E1877 [29SE]

Social Security: disregard, for purposes of eligibility for SSI and Medicaid, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (S. 1674), H6891-H6896 [23SE], E1830 [29SE]

Space Photonics, Inc.: nanotechnology for anti-reverse engineering development funding, E159 [4FE]

Spirit of Women (organization): tribute to HeartCaring Meeting, E758 [5MY]

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: amend (H.R. 6081), E1569 [10AU]

———amend (S. 3751), H7186-H7189 [28SE], H7380 [29SE], E1853 [29SE]

Targacept, Inc.: tribute to Alzheimer's disease research, E2107 [9DE]

Taxation: permanently extend the research and development credit, H1366 [12MR], H3128 [5MY], H4096 [28MY], E750 [5MY]

Technology: anniversary of laser invention (H. Res. 1310), H3090 [4MY]

———assess vulnerabilities from products produced by foreign owned companies, H844 [25FE]

Thomas, Christoph: NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award recipient, E1388 [21JY]

U.N.: attempt to establish global climate change agreement, H1152 [4MR]

Undergraduate Research Week: designate (H. Res. 1654), H7472-H7474 [16NO]

University of Hawaii at Manoa: tribute to solar decathlon team, H3753 [25MY]

University of Kansas: Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics completion of American Association of Museums Museum Assessment Program institutional assessment, E1315 [14JY]

University of Miami: tribute to Miller School of Medicine research team for identifying a gene that increases a person's risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer's disease, H2986 [28AP]

University of Michigan: tribute to solar car team, E1294 [13JY]

University of Nebraska at Lincoln: anniversary of Panhandle Research and Extension Center, E1383 [20JY]

Western Washington University: tribute to Vehicle Research Institute X Prize team, E1743 [24SE]

Williamson County, TN: tribute to American Cancer Society Relay for Life event, E1035 [8JN]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (H.R. 1032), H7189, H7190 [28SE], H7380 [29SE]

———increase awareness of the existence of, and overcome, gender bias in academic science and engineering through research and training, H3361 [12MY]

World AIDS Day: observance, E2029 [1DE]

World Malaria Day: observance, E583, E594 [20AP], E620, E637 [22AP]

Remarks in Senate

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

Agriculture: biotechnology research and development funding, S8003-S8005 [18NO]

America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America COMPETES) Act: implementation, S4438 [26MY]

American Diabetes Month: observance, S7886 [15NO]

Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (S. 3694), S6652 [3AU]

Autism: reauthorize and strengthen Combating Autism Act, establish a National Institute of Autism Spectrum Disorders, provide services to affected individuals, and increase public education and awareness (S. 4044), S10515 [17DE]

Bourland, Fred: International Cotton Advisory Committee International Cotton Researcher of the Year award recipient, S5958 [15JY]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program (S. 3479), S4851 [10JN]

Climate: allegations of manipulation of scientific data relative to global warming, S8017 [18NO]

Coal: promote responsible use of advanced clean coal technology, S4830 [10JN]

Coins: provide research and development authority for alternative materials to the Dept. of the Treasury, increase congressional oversight over production, and ensure continuity of certain numismatic items (H.R. 6162), S8292 [30NO], S8392 [2DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of Forest Products Laboratory, S5109 [17JN]

———establish the Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund (S. 3568), S5746 [12JY]

Dept. of Defense: reform energy policy (S. 3585), S5854 [14JY]

Dept. of Energy: create the right business environment for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and other clean energy and create mini-Manhattan projects for clean energy research and development (S. 2776), S4438 [26MY], S4816 [10JN]

———promote research and development of technologies and best practices for the safe development and extraction of natural gas and petroleum resources (S. 3509), S5114 [17JN]

Dept. of HHS: design, construct, and operate facilities to develop and produce biological products used to respond to potential bioterrorist attacks or naturally occurring pathogens (S. 3140), S1751 [18MR]

———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for viral hepatitis infection to reduce chronic viral hepatitis and liver cancer (S. 3711), S6886 [5AU]

———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (S. 3320), S6383 [28JY]

———include problem and pathological gambling in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration programs and establish grant program to address consequences of problem gambling (S. 3418), S4219 [25MY]

———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (S. 3058), S7412 [23SE]

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]

Detroit, MI: tribute to World Stem Cell Summit, S7741 [29SE]

Disabled: enhance early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss (S. 3199), S8601, S8602 [7DE]

Diseases: development of an HIV vaccine, S3904 [18MY]

———ensure U.S. global HIV/AIDS assistance prioritizes saving lives by focusing on access to treatment (S. 3627), S6085 [21JY]

———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (S. 3703), S6738 [4AU]

———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (S. 1492), S7261 [21SE]

———issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer's disease research (S. Res. 447), S1264 [8MR]

———reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (H.R. 2941), S8809 [10DE]

———reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (S. 3493), S4941 [15JN]

———sickle cell disease research and treatment funding, S7942-S7944 [17NO]

Early Detection Month: designate (H. Con. Res. 158), S714 [23FE]

Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor founder, Gaylord Nelson, S2513, S2514 [21AP], S2535, S2542, S2556 [22AP]

———commemorate anniversary and honor founder, Gaylord Nelson (H. Con. Res. 255), S2596-S2600 [22AP]

———observance, S2447 [20AP], S2549, S2557 [22AP]

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), S10451 [17DE], S10924 [21DE]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (S. 3036), S8597 [7DE], S8654 [8DE], S8709 [9DE]

Fiber Materials, Inc.: NASA Small Business Subcontractor of the Year Award recipient, S8710 [9DE]

Goodall, Jane: anniversary of the beginning of scientific research in what is today Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania (S. Res. 581), S5858 [14JY], S10810 [20DE]

Health: enhance and further research of prevention and treatment of eating disorders and improve access to treatment (S. 3260), S2650 [26AP]

———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (S. 3766), S7036-S7038 [13SE], S7874 [15NO], S8209 [29NO]

———reduce health disparities within racial and ethnic minority groups, S685 [23FE]

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day: observance, S3904 [18MY]

Hydroelectric power: extend certain Federal benefits and income tax provisions to energy generated by hydropower resources (S. 3571), S5790 [13JY]

———improve (S. 3570), S5787 [13JY]

Looper, Mike: Dept. of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Herbert L. Rothbart Outstanding Early Career Research Scientist Award recipient, S1308 [9MR]

Marine mammals: establish a research program to provide for the recovery of the southern sea otter (S. 1748), S7604 [28SE]

———establish a research program to provide for the recovery of the southern sea otter (S. 1748), unanimous-consent request, S7672 [29SE]

Marshall Islands: provide supplemental ex gratia compensation for impacts of the U.S. nuclear testing program (S. 2941), S54 [20JA]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 435), S1129 [4MR]

NASA: encourage placement of retired space shuttle at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York, NY, S2096 [25MR]

———funding, S10250 [15DE]

———manned space flight funding, S529 [9FE], S1254-S1256 [8MR], S1774 [19MR], S2220-S2222, S2231-S2233 [13AP]

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

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

National Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 372), S1206 [4MR]

National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 537), S4470 [26MY]

National Cancer Research Month: observance, S4513 [27MY]

National Cancer Survivors Day: observance, S4615 [7JN]

National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 204), S2325 [14AP]

National Endowment for the Oceans: establish (S. 3641), S6156, S6204-S6206 [22JY]

National Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Month: designate (S. Res. 508), S4469, S4470 [26MY]

———observance, S5534 [29JN]

National Institute of Finance: establish (S. 3005), S496 [4FE]

National Institute of Nursing Research: anniversary (S. Res. 642), S7426 [23SE]

National Lab Day: observance, S3635 [12MY]

National MPS Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 528), S3790 [14MY]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 555), S6667 [3AU]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 597), S7094 [14SE], S7130 [15SE]

NIH: anniversary of Office of Research on Women's Health (S. Res. 695), S8557 [6DE]

NOAA: improve ability to respond to releases of subsea oil and gas (S. 3569), S5747 [12JY]

NSF: tribute to National Medal of Science award recipients, S8122 [19NO]

Nuclear energy: assess role in national energy policy, S4078-S4080 [20MY], S5765 [13JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: improve oil spill response plans, S6286 [27JY]

———reform management of energy and mineral resources, improve oil spill compensation, and terminate moratorium on deepwater drilling (S. 3643), S6226 [22JY], S6229 [26JY], S6346, S6348, S6365-S6367 [28JY]-S6544 [30JY]

Parkinson's Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 474), S2167 [26MR]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (S. Res. 488), S2427 [19AP]

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

Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 592), S6221 [22JY], S6538 [29JY], S7023 [13SE], S7117 [15SE]

Power resources: encourage research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies, S1611 [16MR]

———reduce oil consumption and improve energy security (S. 3815), S7300 [21SE], S7303 [22SE]

———reduce oil consumption and improve energy security (S. 3815), motion to proceed, S7729 [29SE], S7877-S7879 [15NO]

———secure U.S. energy future, provide incentives for domestic production of clean energy technology, achieve meaningful pollution reductions, and create jobs, S3797-S3800 [17MY], S3955 [19MY], S4822-S4825, S4833 [10JN], S4873 [14JN], S5508 [29JN], S8367-S8369 [2DE]

SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), House amendment, S10386 [16DE], S10504 [17DE], S10649-S10655, S10657, S10663-S10670, S10672, S10674, S10676-S10679, S10689 [18DE], S10732, S10737 [19DE], S11027 [22DE]

———extend and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 1233), S1642 [17MR]

———reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 4053), S11000 [22DE]

Science: provide grants and loan guarantees for the development and construction of science parks to promote the clustering of innovation through high technology activities (S. 583), star print, S11060 [22DE]

Senate: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, S10924 [21DE]

Small business: help to create new jobs and drive economic recovery, S1639-S1643 [17MR]

Social Security: disregard, for purposes of eligibility for SSI and Medicaid, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (S. 1674), S6979 [5AU]

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: amend (S. 3751), S6900-S6902 [5AU], S7650-S7653 [28SE]

Taxation: expand the qualifying advanced energy project credit (S. 3324), S8328 [1DE]

———expand the qualifying advanced energy project credit (S. 3324), unanimous-consent request, S8328 [1DE]

———permanently extend the research and development credit, S7144-S7150 [16SE]

———provide incentives for clean energy manufacturing to reduce emissions, to produce renewable energy, and to promote conservation (S. 3738), S6896 [5AU]

Tourette syndrome: research and education funding, S2371 [15AP]

U.N.: attempt to establish global climate change agreement, S463-S465 [4FE], S549-S551 [11FE]

University Corp. for Atmospheric Research: anniversary, S7752 [29SE]

World AIDS Day: observance, S8342 [1DE]

World Alzheimer's Day: observance, S7261 [21SE]

Reports

Marijuana Smoking and Fungal Sensitization: Representative Kagen, Viswanath P. Kurup, Peter G. Sohnle, and Jordan N. Fink, H8244-H8246 [8DE]

Reports filed

Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and Treatment Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1230) (H. Rept. 111-637), H7153, H7210 [28SE]

Address Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Through Research, Monitoring, and Control While Helping Communities Detect and Mitigate Such Events: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 952) (S. Rept. 111-125), S481 [4FE]

Advanced Vehicle Technology Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2843) (S. Rept. 111-335), S7615 [28SE]

America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5116) (H. Rept. 111-478), H3278 [7MY]

AmericaView Geospatial Imagery Mapping Program Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1078), S9021 [14DE]

Arctic Ocean Research and Science Policy Review Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1562) (S. Rept. 111-193), S4143 [24MY]

Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1210) (H. Rept. 111-638), H7153, H7210 [28SE]

Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Awareness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5462) (H. Rept. 111-642), H7153, H7210 [28SE]

Building a Stronger America Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 583), S10513 [17DE]

Bunitan Tasi Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4493) (H. Rept. 111-484), H3540 [18MY]

Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111-445), H1655 [18MR]

Consideration of H.R. 3650, Dept. of Commerce National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1168) (H. Rept. 111-439), H1357 [11MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1051) (H. Rept. 111-410), H470 [2FE]

Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111-479), H3309 [11MY]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1764) (H. Rept. 111-681), H8519 [15DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111-692), H8940 [21DE]

Cybersecurity Enhancement Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 4061) (H. Rept. 111-405), H421 [27JA]

Dept. of Commerce Establishment of National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3650) (H. Rept. 111-396), H138 [13JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations for the Science and Technology Directorate: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4842) (H. Rept. 111-486), H3540 [18MY], H3701 [20MY]

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]

Dept. of Transportation Report and Guidelines to States on Reducing Lighting on Federal-Aid Highways During Periods of Low Traffic Density: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1997) (H. Rept. 111-614), H6878 [22SE]

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3199), S8554 [6DE]

Economic Revitalization and Innovation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5897) (H. Rept. 111-652), H7388 [29SE]

Electronic Device Recycling Research and Development Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1397) (S. Rept. 111-168), S2421 [19AP]

Gas Turbine Efficiency Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2900) (S. Rept. 111-315), S7507 [27SE]

Gestational Diabetes (GEDI) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5354) (H. Rept. 111-633), H7153, H7210 [28SE]

Heart Disease Education, Analysis Research, and Treatment (HEART) for Women Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1032) (H. Rept. 111-639), H7153, H7210 [28SE]

Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 679) (S. Rept. 111-334), S7615 [28SE]

Invest in Innovation Through Research and Development and Improve Competitiveness of the U.S.: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3605) (S. Rept. 111-363), S8786 [10DE]

National Alzheimer's Project Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3036), S8554 [6DE]

National Neurological Diseases Surveillance Systems Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1362) (H. Rept. 111-636), H7153, H7210 [28SE]

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

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 690) (S. Rept. 111-165), S1812 [22MR]

Nuclear Energy Research Initiative Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2052) (S. Rept. 111-312), S7506 [27SE]

Oceans and Human Health Reauthorization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1252) (S. Rept. 111-296), S7205 [20SE]

Oil Pollution Act Oil Pollution Research and Development Program Amendment: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 2693) (H. Rept. 111-553), H5919 [21JY]

Oil Spill Response Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3614), S9021 [14DE]

Pediatric Research Consortia Establishment Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 758) (H. Rept. 111-640), H7153, H7210 [28SE]

Programs To Increase Awareness and Knowledge With Respect to Gynecologic Cancers Reauthorization and Enhancement: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2941) (H. Rept. 111-635), H7153, H7210 [28SE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (H.R. 2941), S8554 [6DE]

Public Lands Service Corps Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1612) (S. Rept. 111-323), S7507 [27SE]

Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 6160) (H. Rept. 111-644), H7153, H7210 [28SE]

Renewable Energy Environmental Research Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2852) (S. Rept. 111-206), S4884 [14JN]

Republic of the Marshall Islands Supplemental Nuclear Compensation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2941) (S. Rept. 111-268), S6882 [5AU]

Safer Oil and Natural Gas Drilling Technology Research and Development Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5716) (H. Rept. 111-554), H5919 [21JY]

Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2408) (H. Rept. 111-631), H7153, H7210 [28SE]

Securing Health for Ocean Resources and Environment (SHORE) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3597), S10514 [17DE]

Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1748) (S. Rept. 111-362), S8786 [10DE]

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act Amendments: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6081) (H. Rept. 111-643), H7153, H7210 [28SE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3751), S7420 [23SE]

Training and Research for Autism Improvements Nationwide (TRAIN) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5756) (H. Rept. 111-617), H6878 [22SE]

Water Resources Research Act Grants Reauthorization for and Applied Water Supply Research Regarding Water Resources Research and Technology Institutes: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3363) (S. Rept. 111-208), S5153 [18JN]

Statements

Commemorate Earth Day Anniversary and Honor Founder, Gaylord Nelson: Don Ritchie, S2557 [22AP]

Patient Perspectives on the Research Gaps in Tick Borne Diseases: Time for Lyme (organization), Lyme Disease Association and California Lyme Disease Association, E1872-E1874 [29SE]

Postpone Space Shuttle Retirement: Lee Archambault, S2337 [15AP]

Stem Cell Research Advancement Act: Senator Specter, S7036-S7038 [13SE]

Summaries

Economic Revitalization and Innovation Act (H.R. 5897): Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1451 [28JY]

Tables

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, S10452 [17DE], H4212 [28MY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, H3656 [19MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 158, Early Detection Month, H204 [20JA]

H. Con. Res. 255, commemorate Earth Day anniversary and honor founder, Gaylord Nelson, H2749 [21AP]

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

H. Con. Res. 328, Bayh-Dole Act anniversary on retention of intellectual property arising from federally funded research, H7410 [15NO]

H. Res. 611, support goals and ideals of Fragile X Awareness Day, H5880 [21JY]

H. Res. 989, adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, and study its impacts and effects on marine ecosystems and coastal economies, H4252 [9JN]

H. Res. 1033, National Autism Awareness Month, H2920 [27AP]

H. Res. 1051, consideration of H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, H486 [3FE]

H. Res. 1112, tribute to Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, H994 [2MR]

H. Res. 1116, support goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, H2738 [21AP]

H. Res. 1168, consideration of H.R. 3650, Dept. of Commerce National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program establishment, H1363 [12MR]

H. Res. 1192, consideration of H.R. 1612, Public Lands Service Corps Act, H1661 [19MR]

H. Res. 1213, support ideals of National Lab Day, H3087 [4MY]

H. Res. 1307, NSF anniversary, H3085 [4MY]

H. Res. 1310, laser invention anniversary, H3090 [4MY]

H. Res. 1344, consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, H3347 [12MY]

H. Res. 1407, support goals and ideals of High-Performance Building Week, H4647 [22JN]

H. Res. 1433, Blood Cancer Awareness Month, H6854 [22SE]

H. Res. 1485, National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, H7181 [28SE]

H. Res. 1543, anniversary of the beginning of Jane Goodall's scientific research in what is today Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania, H6008 [26JY]

H. Res. 1545, National Postdoc Appreciation Week, H6950 [23SE]

H. Res. 1654, Undergraduate Research Week, H7472 [16NO]

H. Res. 1663, support goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, H7083 [28SE]

H. Res. 1764, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 2965, Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act, H8383 [15DE]

H. Res. 1781, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, H.R. 2751, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, and H.R. 2142, GPRA Modernization Act, H8820 [21DE]

H.R. 758, Pediatric Research Consortia Establishment Act, H7177 [28SE]

H.R. 1032, Heart Disease Education, Analysis Research, and Treatment (HEART) for Women Act, H7189 [28SE]

H.R. 1210, Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act, H7196 [28SE]

H.R. 1230, Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and Treatment Act, H7193 [28SE]

H.R. 1362, National Neurological Diseases Surveillance Systems Act, H7185 [28SE]

H.R. 1612, Public Lands Service Corps Act, H1749-H1752 [20MR]

H.R. 1995, Diabetes in Minority Populations Evaluation Act, H7192 [28SE]

H.R. 2408, Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act, H7191 [28SE]

H.R. 2693, Oil Pollution Act Oil Pollution Research and Development Program amendment, H5869-H5871 [21JY]

H.R. 2941, programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers reauthorization and enhancement, H7194 [28SE]

H.R. 3650, Dept. of Commerce National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program establishment, H1182-H1184 [9MR], H1368-H1370 [12MR]

H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, H500-H503 [3FE]

H.R. 4842, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations for the Science and Technology Directorate, H5760-H5770 [20JY]

H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, H3364-H3388 [12MY]

H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, H3549-H3578 [19MY]

H.R. 5354, Gestational Diabetes (GEDI) Act, H7178 [28SE]

H.R. 5462, Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Awareness Act, H7195 [28SE]

H.R. 5716, Safer Oil and Natural Gas Drilling Technology Research and Development Act, H5875 [21JY]

H.R. 5756, Training and Research for Autism Improvements Nationwide (TRAIN) Act, H6843 [22SE]

H.R. 6160, Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act, H7060 [28SE]

H.R. 6162, Coin Modernization, Oversight, and Continuity Act, H7312 [29SE]

S. 1674, Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act, S6979 [5AU], H6892 [23SE]

S. 2941, Republic of the Marshall Islands Supplemental Nuclear Compensation Act, S55 [20JA]

S. 3005, National Institute of Finance Act, S497-S500 [4FE]

S. 3036, National Alzheimer's Project Act, S8654 [8DE], H8369 [15DE]

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

S. 3199, Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act, H8372 [15DE]

S. 3260, Federal Response To Eliminate Eating Disorders Act, S2650-S2654 [26AP]

S. 3418, Comprehensive Problem Gambling Act, S4220 [25MY]

S. 3493, gynecologic cancer awareness and knowledge programs reauthorization and enhancement, S4942 [15JN]

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

S. 3569, Subsea Hydrocarbon Imagery and Planning Act, S5748 [12JY]

S. 3570, Hydropower Improvement Act, S5788-S5790 [13JY]

S. 3571, Hydropower Renewable Energy Development Act, S5790 [13JY]

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

S. 3643, Oil Spill Response Improvement Act, S6207-S6220 [22JY]

S. 3751, Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act amendments, S6901 [5AU], S7650 [28SE], H7186-H7188 [28SE]

S. 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act, S7269-S7277 [21SE]

S. 4053, SBA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program reauthorization and improvement, S11000-S11011 [22DE]

S. Con. Res. 55, commemorate anniversary and honor founder of Earth Day, Gaylord Nelson, S1878 [23MR]

S. Res. 204, National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day, S2325 [14AP]

S. Res. 372, National Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month, S1206 [4MR]

S. Res. 435, support goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, S1130, S1182 [4MR]

S. Res. 447, issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer's disease research, S1264 [8MR]

S. Res. 474, Parkinson's Awareness Month, S2164, S2168 [26MR]

S. Res. 488, tribute to Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, S2427 [19AP]

S. Res. 508, National Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Month, S2812 [29AP], S4470 [26MY]

S. Res. 528, National MPS Awareness Day, S3785, S3791 [14MY]

S. Res. 537, National Brain Tumor Awareness Month, S4147 [24MY], S4470 [26MY]

S. Res. 555, support goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, S4994 [16JN], S6667 [3AU]

S. Res. 581, beginning of Jane Goodall's scientific research anniversary in what is today Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania, S5858 [14JY]

S. Res. 592, Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week, S6220 [22JY], S6538 [29JY]

S. Res. 597, National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, S6441 [28JY], S7094 [14SE]

S. Res. 642, National Institute of Nursing Research anniversary, S7423, S7427 [23SE]

S. Res. 655, Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, S7636, S7666 [28SE]

S. Res. 688, support goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, S8130 [19NO]

S. Res. 695, NIH Office of Research on Women's Health anniversary, S8555, S8558 [6DE]