SANCHEZ, LORETTA (a Representative from California)
Amendments
Computers: advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), H510, H511 [3FE]
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), H4538 [16JN]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3401 [12MY]
Appointments
Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, H3662 [20MY]
Vietnam Education Foundation Board of Directors, H8981 [22DE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (see H. Res. 1262), H2641 [15AP]
Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building, San Jose, CA: designate (see H.R. 4543), H2216 [22MR]
Armed Forces: 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 (see H.R. 6520), H8520 [15DE]
———ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 208), H5503 [1JY]
———express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (see H. Res. 1119), H933 [25FE]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H5712 [19JY]
Aviation: 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]
Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. Res. 267), H7398 [29SE]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1433), H6882 [22SE]
Budget: establish nonsecurity discretionary spending caps (see H.R. 4871), H1595 [17MR]
———increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct spending legislation (see H.R. 5954), H6404 (see H.R. 5954), H6455 [29JY]
California State University: anniversary of system (see H. Res. 1117), H972 [26FE]
Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1621), H8031 [2DE]
Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (see H. Res. 213), H603 [4FE]
Children and youth: update the national school nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold outside of school meals to conform to current nutrition science (see H.R. 1324), H423 [27JA]
City of Lilburn Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1642), H6880 [22SE]
Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1751), H3824 [25MY]
Courts: revise laws on liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents (see H.R. 5503), H4873 [24JN]
Credit: exempt certain nonprofit housing organizations from certain licensing requirements for residential mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 4400), H3870 [26MY]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
———require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries and develop action plans to improve capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime (see H.R. 4962), H2457 [25MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: ensure effective encouragement of local agricultural production and increased availability of fresh food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), H6573 [30JY]
———increase amount of fruits and vegetables purchased for school breakfast and lunch programs (see H.R. 4333), H1169 [4MR]
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), H6881 [22SE]
———require emergency contraception to be available at all military health care treatment facilities (see H.R. 4386), H266 [20JA]
Dept. of Education: make grants to promote the education of pregnant and parenting students (see H.R. 5894), H6282 [28JY]
Dept. of HHS: authorize a grant to a qualified youth-serving organization for recruiting and preparing students for careers and volunteer opportunities as health care professionals (see H.R. 2946), H387 [26JA]
———enter into agreements with States to resolve outstanding Medicare reimbursement claims relative to Special Disability Workload project (see H.R. 2849), H1324 [10MR]
———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H4974 (see H.R. 745), H5203 [29JN]
———establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 4601), H5921 [21JY]
———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 1362), H2799 [21AP]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H3703 [20MY]
Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program to benefit domestic minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), H5504 [1JY]
Dept. of Labor: establish a technical school training subsidy program (see H.R. 5594), H5677 [15JY]
Dept. of State: modernize authorities to oppose dissemination of violent extremist ideologies over the Internet and other mediums of information (see H.R. 5729), H6164 [27JY]
Developing countries: promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 5121), H5503 [1JY]
Diseases: fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H2844 [22AP]
District of Columbia: authorize Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation to establish a national monument (see H.R. 4197), H4975 (see H.R. 4197), H5204 [29JN]
Drugs: require a northern border counternarcotics strategy (see H.R. 4748), H1170 [4MR]
Education: ensure schools have physical education programs that meet minimum requirements for physical education (see H.R. 4557), H5819 [20JY]
———require additional disclosures and protections for students and cosigners relative to student loans (see H.R. 5458), H5547 [13JY]
Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 3017), H2844 [22AP]
———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), H4247 [8JN]
Escalante, Jaime A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1265), H2878 [26AP]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H2844 [22AP]
FBI: provide safeguards relative to criminal background checks prepared for employment purposes (see H.R. 5300), H3482 [13MY]
FCC: express that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine FCC regulatory authority relative to broadband Internet services (see H. Con. Res. 311), H6571 [30JY]
———extend time period for filing petitions to deny, oppositions, and comments in the proceeding relating to proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal (see H.R. 5020), H2578 [14AP]
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), H6406 (see H.R. 5746), H6458 [29JY]
———express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H2580 [14AP]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 1549), H4425 [14JN]
FEMA: authorize the Metropolitan Medical Response System Program (see H.R. 4580), H554 [3FE]
Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see H.R. 3380), H3824 [25MY]
Fish and Wildlife Act: establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildlife from aircraft (see H.R. 3381), H266 [20JA]
Food: provide plant-based commodities under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4870), H3745 [24MY]
Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment-evading foreign states and state-owned corporations of such states (see H.R. 5564), H4676 [22JN]
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), H2460 [25MR]
Global Youth Service Days: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1240), H2937 [27AP]
Government: make funds available to increase program integrity efforts and reduce wasteful government spending of taxpayer's dollars (see H.R. 5363), H3702 [20MY]
Government-sponsored enterprises: require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to adopt underwriting standards consistent with Dept. of Energy Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs (see H.R. 5766), H5675 [15JY]
Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (see H. Res. 1704), H8089 [7DE]
———independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), H1221 [9MR]
Haitian Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1367), H3541 [18MY]
Henry C. Gonzalez Post Office Building, South Gate, CA: designate (see H.R. 5293), H3440 [12MY]
Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood Walk of Fame (see H. Res. 1357), H3441 [12MY]
Howard, Robert L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1067), H603 [4FE]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H2844 [22AP]
Improper Payments Information Act: amend to prevent improper payments, improve recovery, and hold agencies accountable for improper payments (see H.R. 3393), H424 [27JA]
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), H4678 [22JN]
———impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see H.R. 4649), H1104 [3MR]
Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations within a specified period (see H.R. 4807), H1323 [10MR]
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), H6762 [15SE]
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), H7615 [18NO]
Japan: condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody determination, and provide parents access to their children (see H. Res. 1326), H4598 [16JN]
Kellogg, Will Keith (W.K.): tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H2643 [15AP]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), H7758 [30NO]
———develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. 4986), H6573 [30JY]
Korean War: anniversary (see H. Res. 1266), H3203 [5MY]
———anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4023 (see H.J. Res. 86), H4085 [27MY]
Locatelli, Paul L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1528), H6685 [14SE]
Macedonia: work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (see H. Res. 486), H194 [19JA]
Medicaid: require coverage of professional services of optometrists that are otherwise covered when furnished by a physician (see H.R. 2697), H4425 [14JN]
Medicare: improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), H5921 [21JY]
———provide an option for any citizen or permanent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), H1359 [11MR]
———provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 3024), H1518 [16MR]
———provide coverage of substitute adult day care services (see H.R. 3043), H2696 [20AP]
Mesothelioma Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 771), H4636 [17JN]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1032), H473 [2FE]
———celebrate anniversaries of independence and the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, recognize contributions of Mexican Americans, and support closer collaboration with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1604), H6809 [20SE]
Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), H6805 [16SE]
Money: prevent smuggling using stored value and prepaid cards by including means of access or the value of funds in certain records and reports on monetary instrument transactions (see H.R. 4941), H3658 [19MY]
Monterey Institute of International Studies: recognize contributions of James Martin Center to combat nuclear weapons proliferation by training nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely information (see H. Res. 1358), H3483 [13MY]
Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2057), H2642 [15AP]
National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1219), H2459 [25MR]
National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6882 [22SE]
National Cyberspace Office: establish (see H.R. 5247), H3273 [6MY]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports: establish (see H.R. 4322), H756 [23FE]
National Infant Mortality Awareness Month (see H. Res. 1452), H4678 [22JN]
National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see H. Res. 1003), H328 [21JA]
National Preparedness Month: observance (see H. Res. 1618), H6682 [14SE]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H2461 [25MR]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 1029), H327 [21JA]
National School Psychology Week: designate (see H. Res. 1645), H7156 (see H. Res. 1645), H7214 [28SE]
National security: improve air cargo security (see H.R. 6275), H7390 [29SE]
National Take a Child to a Park Week: designate (see H. Res. 1536), H6574 [30JY]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1358 [11MR]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H2506 [13AP]
Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), H3824 [25MY]
Olympic Day: support goals, congratulate Team USA for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, and support World Fit program promoting physical fitness to middle school students (see H. Res. 1461), H8598 [16DE]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1299), H3312 [11MY]
Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury (PABI): recognize as the leading cause of death and disability of children and young adults and endorse the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H. Con. Res. 198), H556 [3FE]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4780 [23JN]
Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), H3442 [12MY]
———reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1826), H6683 [14SE]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H2319 [24MR]
Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), H1324 [10MR]
Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (see H.R. 4886), H4330 [9JN]
Railroads: amend limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents (see H.R. 6150), H6803 [16SE]
Real estate: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and increase availability of affordable new mortgages and affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6218), H7398 [29SE]
Rodriguez, Juan A. (Chi-Chi): tribute (see H. Res. 1430), H6764 [15SE]
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), H6043 [26JY]
Sagres (vessel): welcome Portuguese ship and crew to U.S. (see H. Res. 1393), H4678 [22JN]
Sam Sacco Post Office Building, Eureka, CA: designate (see H.R. 6387), H7394 [29SE]
Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race Course (see H. Res. 1513), H5618 [14JY]
Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security (see H.R. 2429), H1656 [18MR]
Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 1067), H1324 [10MR]
———oppose legislation raising the retirement age (see H. Res. 1670), H7154 (see H. Res. 1670), H7212 [28SE]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H4873 [24JN]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H4216 [28MY]
Taiwanese American Heritage Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1352), H3441 [12MY]
Taxation: allow a credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required by reason of a permanent change in the duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 4693), H5303 [30JN]
———allow an individual to designate $3 on their income tax return to be used to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 5497), H4678 [22JN]
———allow companies to utilize existing alternative minimum tax credits to create and maintain U.S. jobs (see H.R. 4850), H2642 [15AP]
———allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 147), H3870 [26MY]
———ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (see H.R. 4887), H1743 [19MR]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H6683 [14SE]
———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 571), H6164 [27JY]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 211), H5617 [14JY]
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), H833 [24FE]
Tom Bradley Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 5450), H4022 (see H.R. 5450), H4084 [27MY]
Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building, Napa, CA: designate (see H.R. 6237), H7154 (see H.R. 6237), H7211 [28SE]
Transportation: allow public transit agencies to use Federal transit funds for day-to-day operating expenses (see H.R. 2746), H2696 [20AP]
———provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), H6404 (see H.R. 5967), H6456 [29JY]
Travis AFB, CA: tribute to civilian and military personnel of 60th Air Mobility Wing, 349th Air Mobility Wing, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and 615th Contingency Response Wing (see H. Res. 1585), H7644 [29NO]
Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 236), H194 [19JA]
Twain, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 1733), H7758 [30NO]
U.S. Coast Guard Academy: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 258), H2459 [25MR]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see H.R. 6091), H6764 [15SE]
Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against villagers of Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. investigation, and urge the Dept. of State to monitor such violations (see H. Res. 1572), H6574 [30JY]
———impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in human rights abuses against nationals of Vietnam or their families (see H.R. 6433), H7614 [18NO]
West Virginia: tribute to efforts of the West Virginia National Guard and local responders for rescuing individuals from a downed military helicopter (see H. Res. 1153), H2800 [21AP]
Wooden, John R.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), H4247 [8JN]
World Intellectual Property Day: support goals (see H. Res. 1208), H2643 [15AP]
World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), H3201 [5MY]
World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (see H. Res. 1099), H1170 [4MR]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H5819 [20JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: honor service and sacrifice of Latino members (see H. Res. 1651), H6989 [23SE]
Crime: amend stalking laws (see H.R. 5662), H5500 [1JY]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize participation in design and construction of water treatment facility to reclaim and reuse municipal wastewater within the Orange County Water District service area (see H.R. 5039), H2640 [15AP]
Federal agencies and departments: require each agency to include contact information in its collection of information (see H.R. 6068), H6570 [30JY]
Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally (see H.R. 6266), H7389 [29SE]
South America: honor bicentennial ``call for independence'' that led to the establishments of Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela (see H. Res. 1619), H6763 [15SE]
Vietnam: use diplomatic pressure to uphold basic human rights, call on U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam to visit certain detained democracy activists, and request release of such activists (see H. Res. 1515), H5617 [14JY]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H3661 [20MY], H6285 [29JY], H7455 [16NO]
Remarks
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H5597, H5598, H5600 [14JY]
Armed Forces: 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, H8405 [15DE]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H3443 [13MY], E946
Colleges and universities: encourage communities to hold explanatory events for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), E161
Computers: advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), H510, H511, H512 [3FE]
———facilitate access to realistic threats and vulnerabilities during strategic plan development and require guidelines for sharing feedback on effectiveness of new technologies, H511, H512 [3FE]
Crime: amend stalking laws (H.R. 5662), H6136 [27JY]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1380
———support reunification agreement, E1380
Democratic Party: national agenda, H3762 [25MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523), H8753 [17DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H3895 [27MY]
———tribute to U.S. Special Operations Forces counterterrorism efforts, H2768 [21AP]
Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. 5072), E1069
Dept. of State: list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom, E1218
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), H4538 [16JN]
———ensure selection criteria for the Small Business Early Stage Investment program includes the extent to which investment capital would be concentrated in targeted industries, H4538 [16JN]
Economy: impact of subprime mortgage lending, H5597 [14JY]
———importance of job creation, H5597, H5598, H5600 [14JY]
———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3402 [12MY]
Federal employees: examine current job security clearance and suitability requirements for Federal cybersecurity workforce, H510 [3FE]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, E1828
Hogancamp, Wayne T.: Silver Star recipient, H4513 [16JN]
Human Rights Day: observance, H8266
Innocence Mission (organization): tribute, H2899
Korea, Republic of: Chuseok observance, E1702
Molina Healthcare, Inc.: inclusion in Hispanic Business (publication) list of largest Hispanic-owned businesses in the U.S., E1828
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1293), H2899
National Child Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 1219), H5683
National Women's History Month: observance, H1034 [3MR], H1225 [10MR]
Nuclear weapons: release of comprehensive nuclear posture review, H2558 [14AP]
Office of Science and Technology Policy: include elementary and secondary school administrators to be part of the President's Advisory Committee on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education, H3402 [12MY]
Overseas Hoa Hao Buddhist Association: anniversary of Hoa Hao Buddhism, E1218
Santa Ana, CA: anniversary of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County, E905
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, H8405 [15DE]
Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1766
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), Senate amendment, H4183
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, H2558 [14AP]
Union of the Vietnamese Student Association of Southern California: tribute to Tet Festival for the Lunar New Year, H659 [23FE]
Viet Bao Daily News Inc.: anniversary of Writing on America Award, E1455
Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against villagers of Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. investigation, and urge the Dept. of State to monitor such violations (H. Res. 1572), E1671
———human rights violations, H47 [13JA]
Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of the fall of Saigon to Communist forces, E715
Westminister (CA) Nguoi-Viet Daily News: anniversary, H271 [21JA]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H2576 [14AP], H2796 [21AP], H7852 [1DE]
Tributes
Danley, Tom, E109
Ho, Truc, E946
Ichar, Silvia, H1225 [10MR]
Le Van Ba, E2074
Nguyen, Dieu Quyen, E946
Rohdenburg, Bob, H2264 [24MR]
Skelton, Representative, H7838 [1DE], H8753 [17DE]
Tran, Tam Ngoc, H3829 [26MY]