DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE related term(s) Corps of Engineers; National Guard

Addresses

1ID Colors Uncasing: Vincent K. Brooks, S627 [8FE]

Pratt & Whitney Celebration of Air Force Tanker Refueling and Dept. of Defense F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Competitive Engine Contracts: Everett Corey, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, E924 [23MY]

State of the Union: President Obama, S112-S117 [25JA], H457-H462 [25JA]

Sylvan Siegal Recipient of Bronze Star: Aryeh Scheinberg, E1022 [2JN]

Amendments

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), H3345 [23MY], H3595, H3596, H3597, H3598, H3599, H3600, H3601, H3602, H3604, H3605, H3608, H3609, H3610, H3611, H3612, H3613, H3614, H3615, H3616, H3618, H3619, H3621, H3622, H3624, H3626, H3627, H3628, H3629, H3638, H3639, H3641, H3650, H3651, H3652, H3653, H3660, H3664, H3665, H3666, H3668, H3669, H3673, H3674, H3675, H3678, H3679 [25MY], H3687, H3688, H3690, H3691, H3692, H3693, H3695, H3699, H3700, H3701, H3703, H3704, H3707, H3708, H3709, H3710, H3714, H3715, H3716, H3717, H3719, H3720 [26MY]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), consideration (H. Res. 269), H3359 [24MY]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), consideration (H. Res. 276), H3429, H3430 [25MY]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 493), H8921 [14DE]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7626 [16NO], S7638, S7651, S7674, S7685, S7686, S7687, S7688, S7689, S7690, S7691, S7693, S7716, S7717, S7719, S7720, S7721, S7722, S7723, S7724, S7725, S7726, S7727, S7728, S7729, S7730, S7740, S7741, S7742, S7743, S7745, S7746, S7747, S7748, S7749, S7750, S7751, S7752, S7753, S7754, S7755, S7756, S7757, S7758, S7759, S7760, S7762, S7764, S7767, S7768, S7769, S7770, S7771, S7772, S7773, S7774, S7775 [17NO], S7787, S7788, S7789, S7790, S7794, S7795, S7796, S7799, S7801, S7804, S7805, S7806, S7807, S7808, S7811, S7812, S7813, S7814, S7817, S7818, S7819, S7820, S7821, S7837, S7838, S7839, S7842, S7844, S7845, S7846, S7847, S7848, S7849, S7850, S7851, S7852, S7853, S7854, S7855, S7857, S7858, S7859, S7860, S7861, S7863, S7864, S7865, S7866, S7867, S7868, S7869, S7870, S7871, S7872 [18NO], S7912, S7913, S7914, S7915, S7916, S7918, S7919, S7920, S7921, S7922, S7923, S7924, S7925, S7926, S7928, S7929, S7930, S7931, S7932, S7933, S7934, S7935 [28NO], S7956, S7966, S7971, S7998, S7999, S8000, S8001, S8002, S8003, S8004, S8005, S8006 [29NO], S8015, S8016, S8017, S8018, S8019, S8020, S8021, S8033, S8045, S8060, S8061, S8072, S8073 [30NO], S8116, S8117, S8123, S8128, S8157 [1DE]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1363), S2341 [8AP], H2565 [8AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1363), consideration (H. Res. 206), H2422 [7AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S1265 [4MR], S1332 [7MR], S1413 [8MR], S1511 [9MR], H776, H777, H778, H779, H780, H781, H782, H783, H784, H785, H786, H787, H788, H789, H790, H791, H792, H793, H794, H795, H796 [14FE], H830, H844, H846, H849, H854, H855, H873, H875, H878, H881, H882, H886, H888, H889, H890, H893, H895, H897, H900, H901, H902, H903, H904, H908, H910, H924, H925, H926, H927, H928, H929, H930, H931, H933, H934, H935 [15FE], H968, H970, H976, H981, H982, H984, H986, H987, H988, H989, H990, H992, H999, H1001, H1002, H1003, H1007, H1014, H1016, H1020, H1023, H1024, H1025, H1028, H1031, H1032, H1033, H1036, H1041, H1045, H1051, H1055, H1056, H1057, H1060, H1063, H1064, H1067, H1071 [16FE], H1091, H1094, H1095, H1096, H1102, H1103, H1106, H1111, H1114, H1115, H1121, H1125, H1131, H1144, H1145, H1149, H1155, H1182, H1183, H1184, H1185, H1186 [17FE], H1202, H1213, H1215, H1217, H1220, H1221, H1222, H1223, H1224, H1226, H1231, H1243, H1245, H1246, H1247, H1249, H1257, H1258, H1261, H1262, H1265, H1268, H1269, H1271, H1272, H1273, H1275, H1277, H1279, H1280, H1281, H1282, H1284, H1285, H1286, H1287, H1288, H1289, H1290, H1291, H1308, H1310, H1311, H1312, H1313, H1314, H1315, H1316, H1317, H1318, H1319, H1320, H1322, H1323, H1324, H1325, H1327, H1328, H1342, H1345, H1346, H1349 [18FE]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 92), H814 [15FE]

———making (H.R. 2219), H4367 [21JN], H4460, H4461 [22JN], H4530 [23JN], H4578 [24JN], H4590 [5JY], H4595, H4596, H4597, H4598, H4600, H4603, H4604, H4605, H4606, H4607, H4609, H4612, H4614, H4620, H4624, H4648, H4651, H4652, H4653, H4655, H4656, H4657, H4658, H4659, H4660, H4661, H4662, H4666, H4667, H4668, H4674, H4675, H4676 [6JY], H4689, H4690, H4703, H4704, H4705, H4707, H4708, H4709, H4710, H4711, H4713, H4714, H4718, H4719, H4720, H4721, H4722, H4725, H4733, H4735, H4736, H4737, H4738, H4739, H4740, H4741, H4742, H4743, H4744, H4745, H4751, H4752 [7JY], H4765 [8JY], E1270 [8JY]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces (S. Con. Res. 4), S3457, S3461 [26MY]

Armed Forces: provide for expedited airport security screenings for members traveling on official orders (H.R. 1801), S8485, S8491 [12DE], H9936 [19DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: temporarily preserve higher rates for tuition and fees at non-public institutions of higher education pursued by Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program enrollees (H.R. 1383), S4808, S4810 [21JY], H5471 [25JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), S4562 [13JY], S4577, S4605, S4620, S4621 [14JY], S4629, S4644 [18JY], S4662, S4665, S4677, S4678 [19JY], S4701, S4702, S4703, S4727, S4728 [20JY], H3976, H3987 [2JN], H4044 [9JN], H4046, H4047, H4055, H4056, H4058, H4059, H4061, H4062, H4076 [13JN]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 269), H3359 [24MY]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), S761 [15FE], H1075 [17FE]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), S3235, S3236, S3237 [23MY], S3281, S3282, S3283, S3284, S3285, S3286 [24MY]

Kelly, Colin P., Jr.: tribute (S. Res. 303), S7626, S7628 [16NO]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 202), S3978 [21JN]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), S761 [15FE], H1075 [17FE]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), S3235, S3236, S3237 [23MY], S3281, S3282, S3283, S3284, S3285, S3286 [24MY]

———extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 269), H3359 [24MY]

Analyses

Honoring All Veterans Act (S. 1060), S3343 [25MY]

Joint Resolution on Iraq: Representative Kucinich (2002), H1948-H1950 [17MR]

PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act (S. 1038): Leahy Amendment, S3251 [24MY]

Announcements

Moment of silence to honor Armed Forces members and their families, H3038 [4MY]

Moment of silence to honor U.S. troops killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H1081 [17FE], H1641 [9MR], H2312 [5AP], H4345 [21JN], H5531 [26JY], H7110 [26OC], H9906 [16DE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1540, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S8138 [1DE], H8208 [7DE]

———H.R. 2055, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans' services, S4712 [20JY], H8208 [7DE]

U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, S3000 [16MY]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy Board of Visitors, S3000 [16MY]

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors, S3000 [16MY]

U.S. Military Academy Board of Visitors, S2402 [12AP], S3000 [16MY]

U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors, S2403 [12AP], S3000 [16MY]

Articles and editorials

. . . the Greater Therefore Should Our Courage Be.—Henry V, E1601 [12SE]

Afghan Security the Worst in a Decade—UN, H1947 [17MR]

Afghan Strategy—Let's Go, H4081 [14JN]

Afghanistan—Obscenely Well-Funded, but Largely Unsuccessful War Rages on Out of Sight of the American Public, H1941 [17MR]

America's `Aimless Absurdity' in Afghanistan, H1940 [17MR]

Amid Concerns, FBI Lapses Went On—Records Collection Brought Internal Questions but Little Scrutiny, H740 [14FE]

Angels With Dirty Faces, S6180 [5OC]

Bank Overcharged Military Families on Mortgages, E78 [19JA]

Berry Received Medals for Service to His Country, S8674 [15DE]

Beyond Guantanamo, S7659 [17NO]

Beyond Guantanamo, a Web of Prisons for Terrorism Inmates, S8647-S8649 [15DE]

Bin Laden Is Dead . . ., S2758 [9MY]

Can We Afford the Military Budget?, E1105 [15JN]

CBO—Ending the Wars Could Save $1.4 Trillion, H4643 [6JY]

Chance To Put Protections in the Patriot Act, S3372, S3390 [26MY]

Changing Libyan Tactics Pose Problems for NATO, S2307 [8AP]

Col. Charles P. Murray Remembered, E1553 [7SE]

Commanders Expect a `Significant' U.S. Presence in Afghanistan for 8 to 10 More Years—Dem Rep, H1930 [17MR]

Conner High Grad Named Brig. General—Stephen Hogan Served at Pentagon, in Baghdad, S3101 [18MY]

Damning New Report Shows U.S. Strategy Is Blocking Chance for Peace in Afghanistan, H1946 [17MR]

Darfuris Feel Betrayed by Libya No-Fly Zone, S1952 [30MR]

Defense Budget—Ignorance Is Not Bliss, E615 [4AP]

Dodging Bullets in El Paso, H236 [18JA]

Easy Chair—A Letter to Barack Obama, E1562 [8SE]

Electric Boat Gets USS Hartford Back to Sea, H5157 [19JY]

End of a Surge—The Mismatch Between President Obama's Strategy and His Troop Withdrawal Timetable, S4051 [23JN]

End the War in Afghanistan, and Begin Nation-Building Here at Home, H3428 [25MY]

Event Scheduled To Honor New Bedford Soldier Wounded in Afghanistan, E1822 [12OC]

Failing in Afghanistan Successfully—Despite Hundreds of Billions of Dollars and Thousands, of Troops, the U.S. Is Unable To Conclude Its Longest War, H1946 [17MR]

FBI Audit Prompts Calls for Reform—Some Lawmakers Suggest Limits on PATRIOT Act, H739 [14FE]

Fiddling While Libya Burns, S1583 [14MR]

Forgotten Marine, S5937 [23SE]

Formal End, E2297 [16DE]

Gates Grilled on Price of ``Illegal War'', E596 [1AP]

GOP Is Right To Challenge Obama on War in Libya, H4453 [22JN]

Grand Old Doves?, S4831 [22JY]

Guantanamo Forever?, S8646 [15DE]

How To Schedule a War—The Incredible Shrinking Withdrawal Date, H1933-H1935 [17MR]

How's That Population-Centric COIN Going?, H1937 [17MR]

Internment Specter Raises Ugly Head in Forgetful U.S. Senate, S7962 [29NO]

Is Bush's War Illegal?—Let Us Count the Ways, E559 [30MR]

JSF's Build and Test Was `Miscalculation,' Adm. Venlet Says; Production Must Slow, S8162 [5DE]

Karzai Says Foreigners Are Responsible for Corruption, H8907 [14DE]

Keeping Ahead of Qaddafi, S2308 [8AP]

Last of the Navajo Code Talkers, H8256 [7DE]

Legacy of Mental Health Problems From Iraq and Afghanistan Wars Will Be Long-Lived, H4644 [6JY]

Libya and Republicans—Cutting Off Funds Is What Democrats Do to GOP Presidents, S4052 [23JN]

Life of a SEAL—John Dearmon Was One of Original 27 Elite Forces, S6322 [6OC]

National Security, Inc., E905-E908 [13MY]

NATO Lacking Strike Aircraft for Libya Campaign, S2307 [8AP]

NATO's Credibility Takes a Hit in Libya, S2306 [8AP]

Obama Budget, H807 [15FE]

Obama Doctrine, S1583 [14MR]

On National Defense Authorization Act, Robert Mueller Not Satisfied, S8657 [15DE]

On the Offense Over Defense Cuts, S4905 [26JY]

$110 Billion Question, H1922 [17MR]

Original Code Talker Keeps Tale Alive—Few Remaining Members of Elite Navajo Marine Unit, H8255 [7DE]

Panel Questions Adequacy of Mental Health Care, H4716 [7JY]

Plan for Afghanistan—Declare Victory—and Leave, H4465 [23JN]

Politics Over Principle, E2313 [19DE]

Poll—Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Say Afghan War Isn't Worth Fighting, H1921 [17MR]

Poll—1 in 3 Vets Sees Iraq, Afghan Wars as Wastes, H6858 [13OC]

Pulling a Fast One in Afghanistan, H1940 [17MR]

Rebel Leader—Give Us a Chance, S1584 [14MR]

Report Reveals Steep Increase in War Amputations Last Fall, H1937 [17MR]

Scores of U.S. Strikes in Libya Followed Handoff to NATO, S3942 [21JN]

Secret's Out—Webb Was a Space Pioneer, S2834 [10MY]

Short-Sightedness on Defense Cuts, S4832 [22JY]

Three Trillion Dollar War—The Cost of the Iraq and Afghanistan Conflicts Have Grown to Staggering Proportions, H1926 [17MR]

Time To Get Out of Afghanistan, H4466 [23JN]

Totally Occupied—700 Military Bases Spread Across Afghanistan, H1941 [17MR]

U.S. Envoy—Troops Could Stay in Afghanistan, H8903 [14DE]

U.S. Pulling Back in Afghan Valley It Called Vital to War, H1947 [17MR]

U.S. Troops Could Stay in Afghanistan Past Deadline, Envoy Says, H8906 [14DE]

U.S.-Funded Infrastructure Deteriorates Once Under Afghan Control, Report Says, H4718 [7JY]

Ultralight Aircraft Now Ferrying Drugs Across U.S.-Mexico Border, S5260 [2AU]

Unplugging the Afghan Surge—President Obama Declares Victory Before It's Been Achieved, S4052 [23JN]

War Against Anyone Who Doesn't Like the U.S.?, H3663 [25MY]

What's the Real Defense Budget?, E959 [26MY]

When Will Marine Leadership Stand Up for Gay Service Members?, E1692 [22SE]

With the Warriors—Patrol Base Fires, Sangin District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan (excerpt), E718 [14AP]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: commend efforts of U.S. Armed Forces, reassess U.S. mission, and redirect funding to strengthen homeland security, create jobs, and reduce the Federal deficit and debt (see H. Res. 331), H4575 [24JN]

———ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors (see H.R. 780), H1177 (see H.R. 780), H1196 [17FE]

———establish a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan for security contractors operating in Afghanistan and in support of other contingency operations (see H.R. 2923), H6180 [14SE]

———provide benchmarks to evaluate progress being made toward the goal of transitioning security responsibilities to the Government of Afghanistan (see S. 1169), S3683 [9JN]

———require the President to transmit a plan with timeframe and completion date and reports with status updates on the transition of U.S. military and security operations to the Government of Afghanistan (see H.R. 1735), H3106 [5MY]

Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group: establish (see H.R. 1530), H2665 [13AP]

Air Force: consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air refueling tanker program (see S. 189), S272 [26JA]

———modify certain authorities relating to the strategic airlift aircraft force structure (see S. 1704), S6505 [13OC]

———require a study on the threats to, and sustainability of, the air test and training range infrastructure (see S. 240), S359 [31JA]

Air Force Institute of Technology: enhance administration (see S. 1062), S3338 [25MY]

———provide procedures for selection of Commandant (see H.R. 1999), H3645 (see H.R. 1999), H3683 [25MY]

Animals: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see H.R. 943), H1618 [8MR]

Appropriations: authorizing advance for military, Reserve, and National Guard personnel accounts (see H.R. 1577), H2909 [15AP]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 981), S2928 [12MY] (see S. 1253), S4024 [22JN] (see S. 1867), S7451 [15NO] (see H.R. 1540), H2854 [14AP]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), consideration (see H. Res. 269), H3341 [23MY] (see H. Res. 276), H3408 [24MY]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 493), H8879 [13DE]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 92), H8966 [14DE]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (see S. 1254), S4024 [22JN]

———authorizing for military construction (see S. 1255), S4024 [22JN]

———make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary spending (see H.R. 93, 94, 95), H36 [5JA] (see H. Con. Res. 14), H551 [8FE]

———making (see H.R. 2219), H4325 [16JN]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (see H.R. 1363), H2292 [4AP] (see H.R. 1473), H2575 [11AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1363), consideration (see H. Res. 206), H2409 [6AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), consideration (see H. Res. 218), H2602 [12AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to Planned Parenthood funding (see H. Con. Res. 36), H2575 [11AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to Planned Parenthood funding (H. Con. Res. 36), consideration (see H. Res. 218), H2602 [12AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to health care reform funding (see H. Con. Res. 35), H2575 [11AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to health care reform funding (H. Con. Res. 35), consideration (see H. Res. 218), H2602 [12AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (see H.R. 1), H722 [11FE]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), consideration (see H. Res. 92), H773 [14FE]

———making for disaster relief requirements (see H.R. 3672), H8966 [14DE]

———making for disaster relief requirements (H.R. 3672), consideration (see H. Res. 500), H9430 [15DE]

———making for disaster relief requirements (H.R. 3672), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 94), H8966 [14DE]

———making for disaster relief requirements (H.R. 3672), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 94)—consideration (see H. Res. 500), H9430 [15DE]

———making (H.R. 2219), consideration (see H. Res. 320), H4455 [22JN]

———reduce amounts appropriated for printing and reproduction (see S. 1021), S3105 [18MY] (see H.R. 1246), H2037 [29MR]

———reduce amounts appropriated for studies, analysis, and evaluations (see H.R. 1247), H2037 [29MR]

Arlington National Cemetery: codify prohibition against reservation of gravesites (see S. 698), S2046 [31MR] (see H.R. 1441), H2569 [8AP]

———provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces (see S. Con. Res. 4), S272 [26JA] (see H. Con. Res. 12), H470 [25JA]

———provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (see H.R. 1627), H2912 [15AP]

Armed Forces: allow for certiorari review of certain cases denied relief or review by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (see S. 1664), S6330 [6OC] (see H.R. 3133), H6672 [6OC]

———appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members continue to receive pay when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs (see S. 721), S2087 [4AP] (see S. 724), S2130 [5AP] (see S. 774), S2348 [8AP] (see S. 855), S2507 [14AP] (see S. 1365), S4555 [13JY] (see H.R. 1297), H2214 [31MR] (see H.R. 1442), H2569 [8AP]

———appropriate funds to ensure prompt payment of death gratuity payments upon the death of members when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs (see H.R. 1469), H2570 [8AP]

———assist States in providing counseling and reintegration services for members of Reserve components ordered to active duty, returning from such active duty, veterans, and their families (see S. 1820), S7187 [8NO] (see H.R. 2403), H4575 [24JN]

———authorize issuance of a military service identification card to persons who served (see H.R. 3293), H7206 [1NO]

———authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (see S.J. Res. 20), S3970 [21JN] (see H.J. Res. 67), H4364 [21JN] (see H.J. Res. 68), H4457 [22JN] (see H.J. Res. 74), H5580 [26JY]

———authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.J. Res. 68), consideration (see H. Res. 328), H4525 [23JN]

———authorize members not in uniform and veterans to render a military salute during the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 648), H681 [10FE]

———authorize members to designate anyone as the person authorized to direct disposition of the remains of the member if the member dies while on active duty (see H.R. 1046), H1768 [11MR]

———authorize reimbursement of mental health counselors under TRICARE (see H.R. 208), H102 [6JA]

———authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 542), S1546 [10MR] (see S. 1768), S6917 [31OC] (see H.R. 1003), H1723 [10MR]

———authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 402), S870 [17FE] (see H.R. 1968), H3409 [24MY]

———clarify authority to provide for pay of the military under the Feed and Forage Act (see S. 777), S2348 [8AP]

———commemorate and honor service and sacrifice of members and their families as combat mission in Iraq draws to a close (see S. Res. 349), S8775 [17DE]

———condemn disposal as medical waste of remains of deceased members, prevent recurrence of such disposal, and respectfully respond to inquiries on treatment of remains of deceased members (see H. Res. 492), H8727 [12DE]

———conduct a comprehensive review of the health care services available for female members (see H.R. 1679), H2933 [2MY]

———delay presumption of death in connection with the kidnapping in Iraq or Afghanistan of a retired member to ensure continued payment of member's retired pay (see H.R. 3255), H7068 [25OC]

———design, produce, and present a Gold Medal of Remembrance to the children of members who die while serving on active duty in support of operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 1926), H3302 [13MY]

———designate the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor members who died in the line of duty (see H.R. 546), H550 [8FE]

———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 28), H1665 [9MR]

———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Libya (see H. Con. Res. 51), H3342 [23MY]

———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Libya (H. Con. Res. 51), consideration (see H. Res. 294), H3984 [2JN]

———direct the President to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (see H.J. Res. 49), H1842 [15MR]

———eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 1283), H2213 [31MR]

———eliminate requirement that certain former Reserve members be at least 60 years of age in order to be eligible to receive health care benefits (see H.R. 179), H40 [5JA]

———encourage commercial air carriers to provide certain benefits to members traveling on official military orders and are being deployed or are returning from an overseas deployment (see H. Con. Res. 60), H4327 [16JN]

———enhance certain mortgage, mortgage foreclosure, and eviction protections (see H.R. 1566), H2855 [14AP]

———enhance mortgage, mortgage foreclosure, and eviction protections (see S. 486), S1219 [3MR]

———enhance mortgage, mortgage foreclosure, installment contract, and eviction protections during a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations (see H.R. 2654), H5579 [26JY]

———ensure basic housing allowances for National Guard members are not reduced when the members transition between active duty and full-time National Guard duty without a break in service (see H.R. 2733), H5883 [1AU]

———ensure that members are entitled to refractive eye surgery (see H.R. 2703), H5780 [29JY]

———ensure that members continue to receive their pay and allowances despite a shutdown of the Federal Government and in the event that the U.S. debt reaches the statutory limit (see H.R. 1362), H2292 [4AP]

———ensure that members separated from active duty receive employment assistance, job training assistance, and other transitional services (see H.R. 2046), H3755 [26MY]

———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. 181), H40 [5JA]

———ensure that retired pay benefits promised a person when they join the Armed Forces are not reduced (see H.R. 3520), H7928 [29NO]

———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (see S. 316), S642 [10FE] (see H.R. 625), H679 [10FE]

———ensure those killed and wounded in the attack at a recruiting station in Little Rock, AR, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones (see S. 1899), S7702 [17NO] (see H.R. 2683), H5732 [28JY]

———establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (see H.R. 3385), H7397 [4NO]

———establish the Military Family-Friendly Employer Award for employers that have workplace flexibility policies to assist spouses and caregivers of service members (see S. 90), S124 [25JA]

———exempt active-duty members with conditional residence status serving abroad from time period requirements to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove conditional status (see S. 1808), S7127 [3NO] (see H.R. 398), H433 [24JA]

———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of retired pay and veterans' disability compensation to all members retired for disability regardless of disability rating percentage (see H.R. 186), H40 [5JA]

———expand matters covered by preseparation counseling (see H.R. 535), H549 [8FE]

———express that the President is in violation of the War Powers Resolution regarding the use of Armed Forces in Libya (see H. Con. Res. 57), H3869 (see H. Con. Res. 57), H3910 [1JN]

———extend authority of certain members and veterans to transfer unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance benefits to family members (see H.R. 1910), H3301 [13MY]

———extend time period for submission of retroactive stop-loss special pay claims (see H.R. 573), H598 [9FE]

———facilitate naturalization and removal of conditional immigration status of military personnel and their families (see H.R. 3761), H10015 [20DE]

———grant family of members temporary annual leave during deployment of such members (see S. 1112), S3427 [26MY]

———identify members exposed to depleted uranium during military service and provide health testing of such members (see H.R. 248), H135 [7JA]

———improve mental health assessments provided to members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 1942), H3342 [23MY]

———improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 3435), H7713 [16NO]

———improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (see S. 951), S2874 [11MY] (see H.R. 1941), H3342 [23MY]

———increase diversity within the leadership ranks (see H.R. 2186), H4277 [15JN]

———increase mileage reimbursement rate for members during permanent change of station and authorize transport of vehicles of members stationed on nonforeign areas outside the continental U.S. (see S. 472), S1218 [3MR]

———increase rate for hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay, hazardous duty pay, family separation allowance, and other special and incentive pays (see H.R. 1110), H1904 [16MR]

———leave no member unaccounted for in the withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 503), H10015 [20DE]

———lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see S. 1214), S3891 [16JN] (see H.R. 2085), H3984 [2JN]

———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see S. 2003), S8680 [15DE] (see H.R. 3676), H9430 [15DE] (see H.R. 3702), H9925 [16DE]

———limit increase of premiums, deductibles, copayments, or other charges for health care provided under the TRICARE program (see H.R. 652), H681 [10FE]

———limit use of funds for introduction into hostilities (see H.R. 1609), H2911 [15AP] (see H.R. 3709), H9926 [16DE]

———make appropriations to provide pay and allowances to members, including Reserve components, and death gratuities on behalf of deceased members and other eligible persons notwithstanding a Government shutdown (see H.R. 1494), H2603 [12AP]

———modify per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see S. 866), S2580 [2MY]

———modify the basis utilized for annual adjustments in amounts of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve (see S. 1633), S5992 [26SE]

———permanently extend period of mortgage foreclosure protections (see H.R. 544), H550 [8FE] (see H.R. 1911), H3301 [13MY]

———preserve documentary evidence of incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military (see S. 658), S1894 [28MR] (see H.R. 1260), H2106 [30MR]

———prevent and end occurrence of sexual assaults (see H.R. 1709), H3060 [4MY]

———prevent disruptions at military funerals (see S. 815), S2446 [13AP] (see H.R. 1591), H2910 [15AP]

———prohibit commercial airlines from charging certain excess baggage fees for members deploying or returning from overseas contingency operations (see S. 1459), S5191 [1AU]

———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya (see S.J. Res. 18), S3613 [8JN] (see H. Res. 292), H3985 [2JN]

———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya (H. Res. 292), consideration (see H. Res. 294), H3984 [2JN]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 1092), H1841 [15MR] (see H.R. 1285), H2213 [31MR]

———prohibit the unauthorized use of names and images of members (see H.R. 768), H1176 (see H.R. 768), H1196 [17FE]

———provide behavioral health services to members of Reserve components necessary to meet pre-deployment and post-deployment readiness and fitness standards (see S. 325), S642 [10FE] (see H.R. 948), H1618 [8MR]

———provide flexible spending accounts for military families (see S. 387), S870 [17FE] (see H.R. 791), H1177 (see H.R. 791), H1197 [17FE]

———provide for a safe and responsible redeployment of combat forces from Afghanistan (see S. 186), S127 [25JA]

———provide for enhanced reimbursement of National Guard and Reserve members for certain travel expenses (see S. 731), S2130 [5AP]

———provide for expedited airport security screenings for members traveling on official orders (see S. 1954), S8414 [7DE]

———provide for expedited security screenings for members (see H.R. 1801), H3159 [10MY]

———provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members following their death (see H.R. 493), H508 [26JA]

———provide for military sexual assault and domestic violence accountability (see H.R. 1517), H2664 [13AP]

———provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE (see H.R. 2288), H4456 [22JN]

———provide members of Individual Ready Reserve who served in Afghanistan or Iraq with information on counseling to prevent suicide (see S. 579), S1676 [15MR] (see H.R. 1089), H1841 [15MR]

———provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 1935), H3342 [23MY]

———recognize dependent children of members serving on active duty or who have served on active duty through the presentation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 1014), H1724 [10MR]

———recognize performance, repeal authorization of use, and require congressional reauthorization to continue deployment relative to Iraq war (see H.R. 232), H134 [7JA]

———recognize service of women (see S. Con. Res. 8), S976 [28FE] (see H. Con. Res. 24), H1575 [3MR]

———repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2859), H5964 [7SE]

———repeal the ground combat exclusion policy for female members (see H.R. 1928), H3302 [13MY]

———require financial institutions that are creditors of members to comply with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and maintain a toll-free number to assist members (see H.R. 2329), H4527 [23JN]

———require Presidential negotiation of and entrance into a bilateral status of forces agreement with Afghanistan (see H.R. 651), H681 [10FE]

———require the President to develop a post-deployment strategy when introducing Armed Forces into hostilities (see H.R. 2285), H4456 [22JN]

———require the President to obtain in advance specific statutory authorization for use in response to civil unrest in Libya (see H. Con. Res. 31), H1842 [15MR]

———require the President to obtain specific statutory authorization for use in Libya (see H. Con. Res. 32), H2214 [31MR]

———require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat and chemical and biological injuries (see H.R. 403), H434 [24JA]

———require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see H.R. 1417), H2533 [7AP]

———require to display flags of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands whenever the official flags of all 50 States are displayed (see H.R. 985), H1664 [9MR]

———restrict use of funds in support of NATO mission in Libya (see H.R. 2278), H4456 [22JN]

———restrict use of funds in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.R. 2278), consideration (see H. Res. 328), H4525 [23JN]

———retain members of Reserve components on active duty for a period following extended deployments in homeland defense missions to support reintegration into civilian life (see S. 1839), S7367 [10NO]

———revise eligibility for receipt of certain compensation, eliminate certain Survivor Benefit Plan reductions, and enhance active-duty Reserve members' ability to receive credit for such service (see H.R. 1979), H3644 (see H.R. 1979), H3682 [25MY]

———support donation of salaries to the Treasury by certain elected officials if Armed Forces members do not receive pay due to Government shutdown or the public debt limit being reached (see H. Con. Res. 56), H3756 [26MY]

———support programs providing pro bono legal assistance (see S. 1106), S3427 [26MY]

———tribute to Company E, 100th Battalion, 442d Infantry Regiment in the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam (see H. Res. 183), H1985 [17MR]

———tribute to Latino members and veterans (see H. Res. 404), H6271 [20SE]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Con. Res. 13), S2508 [14AP] (see H. Con. Res. 45), H2913 [15AP]

Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program: authorize educational assistance for pursuit of advanced degrees in physical therapy and occupational therapy (see S. 1976), S8461 [8DE]

Arms control: reduce nuclear weapons and apply savings to certain domestic initiatives while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion (see H.R. 1334), H2266 [1AP]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (see H.R. 3368), H7397 [4NO]

———expand retroactive eligibility of the Army Combat Action Badge to include members who participated in combat during which they engaged the enemy on or after December 7, 1941 (see H.R. 1850), H3218 [11MY]

———provide for the permanent and expanded authority for Army industrial facilities to enter into certain cooperative arrangements with non-Army entities (see H.R. 2570), H5125 [15JY]

Army Dental Corps: anniversary (see S. Res. 96), S1502 [9MR]

Army Medical Specialist Corps: modify appointment and grade of the Chief (see S. 786), S2387 [12AP]

Aviation: carry out a pilot program to determine the feasibility and desirability of equipping turbojet aircraft in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet with a missile defense system (see H.R. 3284), H7165 [31OC]

———include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (see S. 1485), S5250 [2AU] (see S. 1974), S8461 [8DE]

Bankruptcy: extend exemption from application of means-test presumption of abuse for qualifying Armed Forces Reserve component and National Guard members called to active duty or homeland defense activities (see H.R. 2192), H4277 [15JN]

bin Laden, Osama: prohibit certain disclosures about the mission to kill Osama bin Laden until the Inspectors General of the Dept. of Defense and CIA investigate and brief Congress on the matter (see H.R. 2819), H5904 [12AU] (see H.R. 2819), H5938 [6SE]

———tribute to President Obama, former President George W. Bush, and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan (see H. Res. 241), H2999 [3MY]

———tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan (see S. Res. 159), S2621 [3MY] (see H. Res. 240), H2999 [3MY] (see H. Res. 248), H3061 [4MY]

Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.: revise Federal charter to reflect a change in eligibility requirements (see S. 1541), S5499 [12SE] (see H.R. 2815), H5901 [9AU]

Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (see H.R. 3662), H8965 [14DE]

———modify the Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness Plan to provide that the full statement of budget resources is complete and validated by a certain date (see S. 1790), S7066 [2NO]

———reduce budget to level provided for fiscal year 2008 and freeze budget at such level (see H.R. 413), H468 [25JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service for World War II service (see S. Con. Res. 28), S5251 [2AU]

Classified information: declassify information relative to missing and unaccounted-for members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 485), H8261 [7DE]

Colleges and universities: prohibit awarding of Federal grants and contracts to institutions that fail to offer academic credit for completion of courses offered by a Senior ROTC program (see H.R. 2628), H5398 [22JY]

Commissaries: authorize a pilot program to sell certain products at commissaries that serve areas with military installations that have been adversely affected by a base closure or realignment (see S. 1044), S3224 [23MY]

Commission on the Review of the Overseas Military Facility Structure of the U.S.: establish (see S. 1733), S6665 [18OC]

Committees of the House: establish select committee to review national security laws, policies, and practices (see H. Res. 48), H396 [20JA]

Congress: determine and disclose costs incurred in taking a Member, officer, or employee of Congress on a trip outside the U.S. for inclusion in any report on the trip (see H.R. 407), H434 [24JA]

Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider information regarding domestic employment before awarding a Federal contract (see S. 1363), S4555 [13JY] (see H.R. 1354), H2291 [4AP]

———limit the use of cost-type contracts for major defense acquisition programs (see S. 1694), S6461 [12OC]

———phase out the use of private military contractors (see S. 1428), S4960 [27JY] (see H.R. 2665), H5660 [27JY]

———provide personal jurisdiction in causes of action against U.S. contractors performing abroad relative to Armed Forces members or civilians performing work in connection with contractor activities (see S. 235), S359 [31JA]

———require to meet goal for participation in procurement contracts by small businesses owned and controlled by veterans with service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 3438), H7713 [16NO]

Cooperative Threat Reduction Program: modify authority to use funds for proliferation threat reduction projects and activities outside the former Soviet States (see S. 293), S614 [7FE]

Corps of Engineers: modify criteria used to dredge small ports (see S. 1927), S8067 [30NO]

———provide funds to hire veterans and Armed Forces members to assist with curation and historic preservation activities (see H.R. 2370), H4574 [24JN]

Cote d'Ivoire: prohibit U.S. military actions without congressional approval (see H. Res. 212), H2534 [7AP]

Courts: clarify the right of an accused terrorist to plead guilty in a trial by a military commission for a capital offense (see H.R. 1894), H3300 [13MY]

Credit: encourage creditors to safeguard credit scores of members of Armed Forces and their immediate family in the event of a Government shutdown (see H. Res. 215), H2570 [8AP]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see S. 1728), S6665 [18OC] (see H.R. 1775), H3108 [5MY]

———extend stolen goods offense to cover all veterans' memorials (see H.R. 3636), H8727 [12DE]

———prohibit trafficking in counterfeit military goods or services (see S. 1228), S3891 [16JN]

Cumberland Valley Athletic Club: recognize, protect, promote, and facilitate the JFK 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon (see H. Res. 13), H41 [5JA]

Day of the Deployed: designate (see S. Res. 253), S5251 [2AU] (see S. Res. 295), S6600 [17OC]

Defense exchange stores system: require consolidation (see H.R. 649), H681 [10FE]

Defense Intelligence Agency: anniversary (see S. Res. 86), S1060 [1MR]

Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations (see S. 1018), S3105 [18MY] (see H.R. 1529), H2665 [13AP]

Dept. of Defense: provide funds to States for use of the National Guard, State defense forces, and law enforcement agencies in securing an international border that forms part of a State border (see H.R. 2025), H3754 [26MY]

Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program (see H.R. 1947), H3342 [23MY]

———provide that interest shall not accrue on Federal Direct Loans for active-duty servicemembers regardless of disbursement date (see S. 1139), S3428 [26MY]

———reauthorize Impact Aid Program (see H.R. 472), H507 [26JA] (see H.R. 1342), H2291 [4AP]

———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program payments to eligible local educational agencies within 3 years (see S. 595), S1751 [16MR] (see H.R. 2094), H3985 [2JN]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for defense activities (see S. 1256), S4024 [22JN]

Dept. of HHS: clarify that other agencies may not designate, appoint, or employ special consultants, fellows, or other employees of the Public Health Service to the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 2791), H5892 [2AU]

———collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H4035 [3JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorize grant funds to be used for Troops-to-Cops Program (see H.R. 715), H922 [15FE]

———consult with appropriate officials within the executive branch prior to making the decision to try an unprivileged enemy belligerent in Federal civilian court (see S. 614), S1826 [17MR] (see H.R. 1153), H1982 [17MR]

Dept. of the Army: determine validity of certain Filipinos' claims that they performed military service on behalf of the U.S. during World War II (see S. 63), S123 [25JA]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (see S. 544), S1547 [10MR] (see H.R. 1022), H1724 [10MR]

———transfer certain Federal land in Churchill County, NV, to the Dept. of the Navy (see S. 417), S976 [28FE]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H33 [5JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: authorize issuance of U.S. War Bonds to aid in funding operations in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 852), H1454 [1MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow certain Armed Forces members who have served 20 years on active duty to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to dependents (see H.R. 1130), H1906 [16MR]

———clarify eligibility of certain veterans who serve in Iraq following the end of U.S. military combat operations for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care (see H.R. 804), H1250 (see H.R. 804), H1361 [18FE]

———deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see S. 491), S1264 [4MR]

———establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 2052), H3755 [26MY]

———expand the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship to include spouses of Armed Forces members who died in the line of duty (see S. 1852), S7367 [10NO]

———extend period of time for presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities of veterans of the Persian Gulf Conflict and Afghanistan and Iraq wars (see H.R. 2996), H6342 [21SE]

———improve disability compensation evaluation procedures for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma (see S. 1391), S4721 [20JY] (see H.R. 930), H1574 [3MR]

———improve education, employment, and independent living services for veterans, assistance for homeless veterans, health services, and departmental administration (see S. 1060), S3338 [25MY]

———improve outreach programs (see H.R. 28), H33 [5JA]

———make on time tuition payments for veterans enrolled in institutions of higher learning who are receiving Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program assistance (see H.R. 3462), H7828 [17NO]

———make payments to educational institutions under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program at the end of a quarter, semester, or term (see H.R. 2301), H4456 [22JN]

———permit disabled or injured Armed Forces members to transfer Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits after retirement (see H.R. 2002), H3753 [26MY]

———presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination (see H.R. 1742), H3107 [5MY]

———provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 3483), H7890 [18NO]

———reimburse certain volunteers who provide funeral honors details at the funerals of veterans (see H.R. 545), H550 [8FE] (see H.R. 811), H1250 (see H.R. 811), H1362 [18FE]

———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 260), S482 [2FE] (see H.R. 178), H40 [5JA]

———temporarily preserve higher rates for tuition and fees at non-public institutions of higher education pursued by Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program enrollees (see H.R. 1383), H2409 [6AP]

———transfer entitlement to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program by deceased Armed Forces members to surviving spouses (see H.R. 2550), H5124 [15JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (see H.R. 2055), H3804 [31MY]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), consideration (see H. Res. 288), H3868 (see H. Res. 288), H3909 [1JN]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 500), H9430 [15DE]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: ensure that vet centers have access to Defense Personnel Record Image Retrieval System and VA/Dept. of Defense Identity Repository (see H.R. 3245), H7007 [24OC]

———improve electronic health information systems and capabilities (see H.R. 2470), H4792 [8JY]

———jointly operate the Federal Recovery Coordination Program (see H.R. 3016), H6413 [22SE]

———make payments for certain treatments of traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 159), H39 [5JA] (see H.R. 396), H433 [24JA]

———submit to Congress annual reports on the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 2274), H4455 [22JN]

Disasters: issue guidance on Federal response to a large-scale nuclear disaster (see H.R. 1694), H2998 [3MY]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see S. 752), S2188 [6AP]

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (see S. 864), S2580 [2MY] (see H.R. 320), H353 [19JA]

District of Columbia: authorize Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation to establish a national monument (see H.R. 1980), H3644 (see H.R. 1980), H3682 [25MY]

———clarify circumstances determining the exercise of authority over the District of Columbia National Guard between the Mayor and the President (see H.R. 1198), H1984 [17MR]

———establish a District of Columbia National Guard Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 1197), H1984 [17MR]

———support an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H. Con. Res. 87), H7406 [10NO]

Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act: impose an additional condition on the repeal of the policy (see H.R. 337), H354 [19JA]

Dover AFB, DE: tribute to Air Force Mortuary Operations (see H. Res. 229), H2913 [15AP]

Ecology and environment: require compliance by defense-related agencies with all environmental laws (see H.R. 332), H353 [19JA]

Economy: create jobs and reduce the deficit through fair tax rates, cutting defense spending, strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and infrastructure investment (see H.R. 3638), H8879 [13DE]

Education: recognize distance education program developed to provide advanced joint professional military education as equivalent to program consisting exclusively of resident instruction (see H.R. 3349), H7330 [3NO]

Engineering: establish and operate Advanced Composites Development Centers (see H.R. 2820), H5904 [12AU] (see H.R. 2820), H5938 [6SE]

F.E. Warren AFB, WY: transfer ownership of two bells taken from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines to the people of the Philippines (see H. Con. Res. 18), H923 [15FE]

Federal employees: making appropriations to ensure that Armed Forces members and civilian employees of the Dept. of Defense and the Coast Guard are paid during any period of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1508), H2664 [13AP]

———provide for pay parity for civilian employees serving at joint military installations (see H.R. 1688), H2998 [3MY]

———provide that civilian employees performing unsatisfactory work shall not be eligible for annual nationwide adjustments to pay schedules (see H.R. 1248), H2037 [29MR]

———provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil service (see S. 514), S1406 [8MR]

Federal Employees' Compensation Act: amend (see H.R. 2465), H4792 [8JY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: provide a special rule relative to purchases of textile and apparel products of Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (see H.R. 2312), H4526 [23JN]

Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: extend number of years that multiyear contracts may be entered into for purchase of advanced biofuel (see S. 1079), S3339 [25MY] (see H.R. 1847), H3218 [11MY]

FEMA: establish a grant program for first responder agencies that experience an extraordinary financial burden resulting from the deployment of employees (see S. 568), S1600 [14MR] (see H.R. 3260), H7068 [25OC]

Fesken, William P.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 2777), H5884 [1AU]

Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms at Corps of Engineers water resources development projects (see S. 1588), S5838 [21SE] (see H.R. 1865), H3278 [12MY]

———provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see S. 381), S870 [17FE] (see H.R. 615), H679 [10FE]

Flags: ensure the right of an individual to display the Service flag on residential property not be abridged (see S. 390), S870 [17FE]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags for recipients of the Medal of Honor (see H. Res. 49), H434 [24JA]

Foreign policy: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 3159), H6853 [12OC]

———establish the Office of the Special Inspector General for Overseas Contingency Operations (see H.R. 2880), H6042 [9SE]

Fort Hood, TX: recognize 2009 attack as an act of radical Islamic terrorism and Jihad (see H. Res. 495), H8966 [14DE]

Fort Pierce, FL: recognize memorial at Navy UDT-SEAL Museum as the official national memorial of Navy SEALS and their predecessors (see S. 1235), S3924 [20JN]

———recognize the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum as the official museum of Navy SEALS and their predecessors (see H.R. 1245), H2037 [29MR]

Fort Sill, OK: anniversary of U.S. Army Field Artillery School (see S. Res. 186), S3052 [17MY]

GAO: require report on major automated information system programs of the Dept. of Defense (see S. 1777), S7005 [1NO]

———require reports on Dept. of Defense military spouse employment programs (see S. 842), S2506 [14AP]

Giunta, Salvatore A.: Medal of Honor recipient (see S. Con. Res. 3), S127 [25JA] (see H. Con. Res. 9), H354 [19JA]

Gold Star Wives Day: designate (see S. Res. 130), S2130 [5AP]

Government: develop a defense supply chain and industrial base strategy (see H.R. 3449), H7713 [16NO]

———prioritize obligations for continued payment if the statutory debt limit is reached and appropriate funds for pay and allowances of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2496), H4944 [12JY]

———prioritize obligations for continued payment if the statutory debt limit is reached and appropriate funds for pay and allowances of the Armed Forces and civilian employees serving in combat zones (see H.R. 1551), H2854 [14AP]

———prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 2605), H5373 [21JY]

———prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached and provide for emergency appropriations to pay for certain defense and national security obligations during a funding gap (see H.R. 1908), H3301 [13MY]

———prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached by treating public debt payments, Social Security benefits, and Armed Forces allowances equally (see S. 1420), S4911 [26JY] (see H.R. 2651), H5579 [26JY]

———prioritize payment of pay and allowances to Armed Forces members and Federal law enforcement officers if the statutory debt limit is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 2886), H6096 [12SE]

———provide that the public debt limit shall not affect timely payment of certain Social Security, public debt, defense, veterans, and Medicare obligations (see H.R. 2534), H5085 [14JY]

Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term for conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide conditions for continued operations, wind down, and dissolution of such enterprises (see H.R. 1182), H1983 [17MR]

Health: establish a commission on urotrauma (see H.R. 1612), H2911 [15AP]

Health care professionals: expand State licensure exception to allow certain health care professionals to work across State lines without having to obtain a new license (see H.R. 1832), H3217 [11MY]

Holocaust survivors: provide preferences for certain services, designate an Administration on Aging individual responsible for support, and provide transportation services (see H.R. 2786), H5885 [1AU]

Homeowners Assistance Program: amend to allow flexibility setting homeowner assistance commencement date for Armed Forces members permanently reassigned during mortgage crisis (see H.R. 237), H135 [7JA]

House Rules: require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 15), H41 [5JA]

Immigration: adjust status for immediate family of Armed Forces members who served honorably in Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts (see S. 1109), S3427 [26MY] (see H.R. 2638), H5488 [25JY]

———provide for nonimmigrant status for an alien parent or legal guardian of a U.S. citizen child born abroad and the child of a deceased member of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 46), H34 [5JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding through reductions in certain Dept. of Defense funding (see H.R. 2935), H6230 [15SE]

Information technology: require a study on the recruitment, retention, and development of cyberspace experts (see S. 1159), S3613 [8JN]

Insurance: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 409), H434 [24JA]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (see S. 149), S126 [25JA] (see S. 289), S544 [3FE] (see S. 1022), S3105 [18MY] (see S. 1038), S3171 [19MY] (see S. 1114), S3427 [26MY] (see H.R. 67), H35 [5JA] (see H.R. 514), H509 [26JA] (see H.R. 1962, 1963), H3408 [24MY]

———extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 269), H3341 [23MY]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration (see H. Res. 79), H597 [9FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 93), H922 [15FE]

———extend certain provisions relating to individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers (see H.R. 1800), H3115 [6MY]

Iraq: ensure that humanitarian protections are upheld for the residents of Camp Ashraf (see H. Res. 231), H2913 [15AP]

———prohibit funding to maintain U.S. Armed Forces and military contractors in Iraq after a certain date (see H.R. 2757), H5884 [1AU]

Jews: review military service records of Jewish American World War I veterans to determine whether they should be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor (see S. 1727), S6665 [18OC] (see H.R. 1457), H2569 [8AP]

Jibilian, Arthur: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3623), H8318 [8DE]

Johnson-Brown, Hazel W.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 88), H7713 [16NO]

Kapaun, Emil: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see S. 87), S124 [25JA] (see S. 213), S338 [27JA] (see H.R. 437), H469 [25JA]

Kelly, Colin P., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 303), S6872 [20OC]

Law enforcement: modify prohibition on disrupting military funerals (see H.R. 961), H1619 [8MR]

———transfer certain military equipment returning from Iraq to Federal and State agencies (see H.R. 3422), H7626 [15NO]

Law enforcement officers: establish policies and guidelines to ensure civilian and military personnel charged with security functions on military installations will receive active shooter training (see H.R. 826), H1390 [28FE]

———increase accrual rate of retirement benefits for Pentagon Force Protection Agency officers (see S. 1543), S5499 [12SE]

———increase age limit for appointment as a Federal law enforcement officer for individuals discharged or released from active duty in the Armed Forces under honorable conditions (see H.R. 1874), H3278 [12MY]

———provide police officers, criminal investigators, and game law enforcement officers with authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms (see H.R. 324), H353 [19JA]

———waive annuity buyback requirement under the Federal Employees Retirement Service for officers involuntary called or retained on active duty (see H.R. 630), H680 [10FE]

Libya: authorize the President to vest certain property of the Government of Libya and to use that property to defray costs of U.S. military operations (see H.R. 3725), H9926 [16DE]

———cease use of force by U.S. Armed Forces unless such use of force is authorized by Congress (see H.R. 1212), H2036 [29MR]

———congratulate on liberation from the dictatorship led by Muammar Qaddafi, commend military operations, and affirm U.S. national interest of democratic reforms (see S. Res. 317), S7187 [8NO]

———declare a state of war exists between Libya and the U.S. and make provision to prosecute the same (see S.J. Res. 13), S3224 [23MY] (see S.J. Res. 15), S3339 [25MY]

———disapprove U.S. intervention (see H. Con. Res. 58), H3985 [2JN]

———prohibit U.S. military intervention, ensure NATO members dedicate resources necessary to meet objectives, and urge Arab League members to provide additional military and financial assistance (see S. Res. 146), S2507 [14AP]

———prohibit use of funds to support military operations (see H.R. 1708), H3060 [4MY] (see H.R. 2259), H4364 [21JN]

———require the President to recommend specific reductions in non-security discretionary appropriations to offset costs of military operations (see H.R. 1257), H2106 [30MR] (see H.R. 1323), H2265 [1AP]

———require the President to submit a description of, and plan to achieve, U.S. policy objectives and a cost estimate and limitations on military operations, and seek authorization for use of military force (see S. Res. 148), S2507 [14AP]

———require transmittal to the House of Representatives all information on consultations with Congress about military operations (see H. Res. 208), H2534 [7AP]

———restrict use of funds to support military operations (see H.R. 2283), H4456 [22JN]

———support U.S. and allied assistance to forces attempting to remove Muammar Qaddafi from power, oppose U.S. ground intervention, and recognize Libyan Transitional National Council as governing authority (see H. Res. 188), H2107 [30MR]

———take steps necessary to exhume and transfer remains of deceased Armed Forces members buried in Tripoli, Libya (see S. 1822), S7187 [8NO] (see H.R. 1497), H2603 [12AP]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation, and to support construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1621), H2911 [15AP]

Medal of Honor: provide for use of gold in metal content (see H.R. 1170), H1983 [17MR]

Mental health: adopt a screening program to detect mental health conditions acquired on active duty to reduce suicide and discover traumatic brain injuries (see H.R. 26), H33 [5JA]

———authorize a pilot program on enhancements of efforts on mental health in the National Guard and Reserves through community partnerships (see S. 1465), S5192 [1AU] (see H.R. 2751), H5884 [1AU]

———enhance suicide prevention program by requiring suicide prevention training during recruit basic training, preseparation counseling, and mental health assessments (see H.R. 1284), H2213 [31MR]

Military Selective Service Act: deauthorize except during a Presidentially-declared national emergency (see H.R. 621), H679 [10FE]

Military Spouse Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 160), S2622 [3MY]

Miller, Doris: waive certain time limitations to allow the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor for actions while a member of the Navy during World War II (see H.R. 305), H254 [18JA]

Monuments and memorials: ensure that memorials commemorating the service of the U.S. Armed Forces may contain religious symbols (see H.R. 290), H202 [12JA]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 254), S5251 [2AU]

National Commission on Presidential War Powers and Civil Liberties: establish (see H.R. 109), H37 [5JA]

National Commission To Review the National Response Since the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001: establish (see H.R. 2623), H5398 [22JY]

National Guard: elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (see S. 242), S359 [31JA] (see H.R. 644), H680 [10FE]

———elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and reestablish position of Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau (see H.R. 3455), H7828 [17NO]

———eliminate inequities in the treatment of technicians and reduce retirement eligibility age for non-regular service (see S. 1893), S7702 [17NO] (see H.R. 1169), H1983 [17MR]

———empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see S. 1025), S3170 [19MY]

———provide for employment and reemployment rights for certain individuals ordered to full-time service (see S. 1823), S7187 [8NO] (see H.R. 1811), H3159 [10MY]

———provide that the basic housing allowance is not reduced when a member transitions between active duty and full-time National Guard duty without a break in active service (see S. 1579), S5773 [20SE]

National Guard Youth Challenge Program: exclude certain non-defense funds from the matching requirements (see H.R. 180), H40 [5JA]

National Military Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 17), S127 [25JA]

National parks and recreation areas: make the National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass available at a discount to members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see S. 1359), S4555 [13JY] (see H.R. 3335), H7329 [3NO]

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 89), H7891 [18NO]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 202), S3428 [26MY]

National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (see H. Res. 19), H42 [5JA]

———deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 152), H39 [5JA]

———express that further reductions to core national security funding will cause significant harm to U.S. interests (see H. Res. 441), H6977 [14OC]

———require all young persons to perform military or civilian service and allow induction to uniformed services during wartime (see H.R. 1152), H1982 [17MR]

———strengthen (see S. 8), S122 [25JA]

National Yellow Ribbon Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 196), H2214 [31MR]

Natural resources: improve natural resources management planning for State-owned facilities used for national defense (see H.R. 1670), H2933 [2MY]

Navy: encourage naming of a littoral combat ship U.S.S. Ypsilanti (see H. Con. Res. 48), H3061 [4MY]

———name the next available Naval vessel after Rafael Peralta (see H.R. 1945), H3342 [23MY]

Northern Mariana Islands: establish National Guard units (see H.R. 2773), H5884 [1AU]

Nuclear weapons: recognize nonproliferation options for nuclear understanding to keep everyone safe (NO NUKES) (see H. Res. 21), H42 [5JA]

Olympia (U.S.S.): mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 3180), H6919 [13OC]

Operation Hero Miles program: expand to include donations of travel benefits in the form of hotel points or awards for free or reduced-cost accommodations (see S. 1776), S7005 [1NO] (see H.R. 3303), H7207 [1NO] (see H.R. 3419), H7578 [14NO]

Pacific islands: acknowledge contributions of colonists of Howland, Baker, Jarvis, Canton, and Enderbury islands from 1935-1942, facilitating U.S. claim of sovereignty into the Equatorial Pacific (see S. Res. 239), S4911 [26JY] (see H. Res. 388), H5896 [5AU] (see H. Res. 388), H5938 [6SE]

Persian Gulf Conflict: tribute to soldiers killed or wounded by Iraqi missile attack on Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (see S. Res. 76), S871 [17FE] (see H. Res. 96), H1039 (see H. Res. 96), H1070 [16FE]

Petry, Leroy A.: Medal of Honor recipient (see S. Con. Res. 27), S5192 [1AU] (see H. Con. Res. 73), H5885 [1AU]

POW: improve procedures for detention and review of status of detainees of the U.S. (see S. 551), S1547 [10MR]

———prohibit family members of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, from visiting such individuals (see H.R. 1877), H3279 [12MY]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and certain other enemy belligerents to the U.S. (see S. 209), S272 [26JA] (see H.R. 513), H509 [26JA]

———provide certain processes and limitations relative to detention of certain individuals by the U.S. (see H.R. 968), H1664 [9MR]

———provide for effective interrogation of unprivileged enemy belligerents (see S. 548), S1547 [10MR]

———provide for the review of challenges to the detention of unprivileged enemy belligerents (see S. 553), S1547 [10MR]

———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission (see H.R. 388), H395 [20JA]

———reaffirm authority to maintain Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as a location for the detention of unprivileged enemy belligerents (see S. 944), S2874 [11MY] (see S. 982), S2928 [12MY]

———require detention at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, of high-value enemy combatants who will be detained long-term (see S. 1046), S3224 [23MY]

Power resources: authorize long-term contracts for procurement of certain liquid transportation fuels (see S. 212), S338 [27JA]

———promote research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies through a system of grants and prizes on the scale of the Manhattan Project (see H.R. 301), H254 [18JA]

———reform energy policy (see S. 1204), S3813 [15JN] (see H.R. 2266), H4364 [21JN]

———repeal barriers to domestic fuel production, improve loan programs, promote alternative fuels, allow long-term Dept. of Defense alternative fuel contracts, and assess electric vehicle impact (see S. 937), S2839 [10MY] (see H.R. 2036), H3755 [26MY]

Public debt: prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public and payment of Social Security benefits and military funding in the event that the debt limit is reached (see H.R. 728), H923 [15FE]

Puerto Rico: increase number of military service academy appointees (see H.R. 1000), H1723 [10MR]

Robinson, Donald G., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 259), H3160 [10MY]

Safety: submit notifications with respect to the failure to comply with statutory body armor procurement budget information requirements (see H.R. 1731), H3061 [4MY]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (see S. 2013), S8734 [16DE] (see H.R. 1339), H2266 [1AP]

SBA: establish Patriot Express Loan Program to make loans to members of the military community wanting to start or expand small business concerns (see S. 532), S1502 [9MR]

Schools: direct local educational agencies to release secondary school student information to military recruiters unless the student's parent provides written request against the release (see H.R. 637), H680 [10FE]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 336), S7829 [18NO]

Shoe industry: clarify the requirement to procure footwear from American sources (see H.R. 2955), H6231 [15SE]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see S. Res. 178), S2840 [10MY]

Silvis, IL: recognize memorial park on Hero Street USA as Hero Street Memorial Park and encourage town to continue to support park at no cost to U.S. taxpayers (see S. Res. 250), S5251 [2AU] (see H. Res. 381), H5733 [28JY]

Southeast Asia: call for a peaceful resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea, condemn use of force by Chinese vessels, and support U.S. military operations supporting navigation rights (see S. Res. 217), S4130 [27JN] (see H. Res. 352), H5125 [15JY]

States: provide funds for use of the National Guard, State defense forces, and law enforcement agencies in securing an international border that forms part of a State border (see H.R. 2025), H3754 [26MY]

``Taps'': designate musical piece as National Song of Remembrance (see H.R. 595), H599 [9FE]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit to military retirees for certain Medicare premiums (see H.R. 238), H135 [7JA]

———allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see S. 697), S2046 [31MR] (see H.R. 3046), H6455 [23SE]

———allow tax credit to businesses who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve for the value of service not performed during active military duty (see H.R. 1570), H2909 [15AP]

———allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (see S. 367), S791 [16FE] (see H.R. 743), H1039 (see H.R. 743), H1070 [16FE]

———establish Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund to receive payments of taxpayers conscientiously opposed to war, ensure that such revenue is used for non-military purposes, and improve revenue collection (see H.R. 1191), H1984 [17MR]

———expand military housing allowance exclusion to determine area gross income in determining whether a residential rental property is qualified for purposes of the exempt facility bond rules (see H.R. 2097), H3985 [2JN]

———increase tax benefits for child care assistance for military families (see H.R. 3540), H8075 [1DE]

———make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 687), H774 [14FE]

———permanently extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 1601), H2911 [15AP]

———prevent extension of tax collection period merely because the taxpayer is a member of the Armed Forces who is hospitalized as a result of combat zone injuries (see S. 993), S2929 [12MY] (see H.R. 1871), H3278 [12MY]

———provide a credit for employing returning heroes and wounded warriors (see H.R. 3402), H7405 [10NO]

———provide a tax credit for the employment of wounded warriors (see H.R. 3384), H7397 [4NO]

———provide exemption from employer Social Security taxes relative to service members and veterans and credit for the retention of such individuals for a certain period (see H.R. 2826), H5928 [26AU]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. 391), H5964 [7SE]

———award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 3421), H7578 [14NO]

———ensure equitable treatment of Armed Forces members and civilian employees killed or wounded in certain attacks outside combat zones (see H.R. 1019), H1724 [10MR] (see H.R. 1142), H1906 [16MR]

———observe a moment of remembrance on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 228), S4450 [7JY]

———observe a moment of remembrance on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 237), S4845 [22JY]

———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. 478), H508 [26JA]

Transition Assistance Program: require regular audits and improvements (see S. 1104), S3427 [26MY]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see S. 1990), S8602 [14DE] (see H.R. 3670), H8966 [14DE]

———transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) (see H.R. 2179), H4186 [14JN]

U.S. Army Nurse Corps: anniversary (see S. Res. 31), S338 [27JA]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy: modify process for congressional nomination of individuals for appointment as cadets (see H.R. 3695), H9431 [15DE]

U.S. Office for Contingency Operations: establish (see H.R. 3660), H8965 [14DE]

U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty: anniversary (see S. Res. 252), S5251 [2AU]

Umatilla, OR: provide for closure of Umatilla Army Chemical Depot (see S. Res. 345), S8414 [7DE]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (see S. 149), S126 [25JA] (see S. 289), S544 [3FE] (see S. 1022), S3105 [18MY] (see S. 1038), S3171 [19MY] (see S. 1114), S3427 [26MY] (see H.R. 67), H35 [5JA] (see H.R. 514), H509 [26JA] (see H.R. 1962, 1963), H3408 [24MY]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration (see H. Res. 79), H597 [9FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 93), H922 [15FE]

———extend certain provisions relating to access to business records and roving wiretaps (see H.R. 1800), H3115 [6MY]

———extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 269), H3341 [23MY]

Utah: convey certain public land within the boundaries of Camp Williams to support training and readiness of the Utah National Guard (see H.R. 686), H774 [14FE]

Veterans: allow certain former POW with service-connected disabilities to use Dept. of Defense commissary and exchange stores (see S. 68), S124 [25JA]

———allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 67), S123 [25JA]

———allow disabled veterans and their dependents to use Dept. of Defense commissary and exchange stores (see H.R. 1178), H1983 [17MR] (see H.R. 2148), H4074 [13JN]

———exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving burial-related benefits and funeral honors available to certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related individuals (see H.R. 2355), H4573 [24JN]

———issue a medal to those who died after service in the Vietnamese Conflict as a result of that service (see H.R. 540), H550 [8FE]

———prohibit demonstrations at places of mourning during a funeral, memorial service, or other bereavement ceremony honoring a deceased veteran (see H.R. 3755), H10014 [20DE]

———provide certain rights for persons who receive treatment for illnesses, injuries, and disabilities incurred in or aggravated by service in the uniformed services (see H.R. 3524), H7998 [30NO]

———provide individualized notice about available benefits, streamline benefits application processes, and automatically enroll veterans returning from combat zones into the Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical system (see S. 1080), S3339 [25MY]

Voting: require States to delay certifying Federal election results to ensure counting of any marked absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (see H.R. 702), H922 [15FE]

War: post on departmental website the cost to each taxpayer of the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya (see H.R. 3088), H6551 [4OC]

———report the long-term costs of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 974), H1664 [9MR]

———require new war funding be offset (see S. Res. 133), S2188 [6AP]

War Powers Resolution: amend (see H.J. Res. 55), H2534 [7AP]

Whistleblowing: expand whistleblower protections to contract employees who report abuses to their superiors (see H.R. 1435), H2534 [7AP]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 1460), S5191 [1AU] (see H.R. 3767), H10026 [23DE]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 1527), S5458 [8SE] (see H.R. 2447), H4748 [7JY]

Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program: enhance and improve (see S. 243), S411 [1FE]

Young, Charles: provide for posthumous promotion to brigadier general in the Army (see H.R. 1015), H1724 [10MR]

Biographies

Murray, Charles P., Jr., E1553 [7SE]

Citations

Legion of Merit awarded to James R. Knapp (excerpt), E1164 [22JN]

Medal of Honor awarded to Charles P. Murray, Jr., E1553 [7SE]

Medal of Honor awarded to Thomas G. Kelley (excerpt), S2924 [12MY]

Shinyei (Rocky) Matayoshi awarded Distinguished Service Cross: Dept. of the Army, E1033 [2JN]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7886 [28NO], S8021 [30NO]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), motion to proceed, S1247 [4MR]

Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (S.J. Res. 20), motion to proceed, S4305 [30JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), motion to proceed, S4478 [11JY], S4542 [13JY]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), motion to waive Budget Act, S4601 [14JY]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3219 [23MY]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3219 [23MY]

Comments

Real Cost of War: Bob Schieffer, CBS News, H6508 [4OC]

Conference reports

Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2055): Part 1, H9004-H9428 [15DE]

———Part 2, H9433-H9797 [15DE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (H.R. 1540), H8356-H8726 [12DE]

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Community Service Project: Alyssa Johnston, E620 [4AP]

———Arin McGovern, E622 [4AP]

———Blake Balda, E595 [1AP]

———Danielle Kasper, E624 [4AP]

———Garrett Herington, E627 [4AP]

———Harrison Halbach, E614 [1AP]

———Jake Lofman, E623 [4AP]

———Kai Fujisaka, E611 [1AP]

———Michael Jarvie, E621 [4AP]

———Niki Akhaveissy, E597 [1AP]

———Tess Michaels, E625 [4AP]

Eulogies

Murray, Charles P., Jr.: by Thomas E. McCutchen, Sr., E1554 [7SE]

Woitowicz, William J.: by Joseph F. Moore, S4383-S4386 [6JY]

Excerpts

For-profit colleges and universities memoranda on marketing plans and responses to complaints alleging exploitation relative to efforts to recruit active-duty military personnel and veterans, S3156-S3158 [19MY]

2010 Guam Socioeconomic Needs Assessment Working Papers: Dept. of Defense Economic Adjustment Committee, S8718 [16DE]

Explanations

Repeal Withholding Tax on Federal, State, and Local Government Contracts (H.R. 674): Section on Reducing Veterans' Unemployment by Ensuring Training and Transition Assistance and Providing Incentives to Employers for Hiring Veterans, H7652-H7657 [16NO]

Factsheets

Importance of Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to the Continued Development and Commercialization of Advanced Biofuels, E990 [27MY]

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) of 2003—Mortgage Interest Rate Reduction for Active Duty Military Personnel, E78 [19JA]

Letters

Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group establishment, E709 [13AP], E1712 [23SE]

———Charles C. Krulak, Birmingham-Southern College, H9900 [16DE], E1691 [22SE]

———David Abshire, Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, H9900 [16DE], E1712 [23SE]

———Leon E. Panetta, Sec. of Defense, H9900 [16DE]

———Representative Wolf, H9899 [16DE], E708 [13AP], E1673 [21SE], E1691 [22SE], E1701 [23SE]

Alleged defamation of Erik Prince: Victoria Toensing, H7934 [30NO]

Armed Forces authority to detain and prosecute certain persons under authorizations for use of military force: James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence, S7951 [29NO]

———Konrad Motyka, FBI Agents Association, S8657 [15DE]

———Leon E. Panetta, Sec. of Defense, S7664 [17NO], S7951 [29NO]

———Robert S. Mueller III, FBI Director, S7948, S7951 [29NO]

———Senator McCain, S7659 [17NO]

———several retired generals and admirals, H8917 [14DE]

———several retired military leaders, S7659 [17NO]

Armed Forces authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force: James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence, H8926 [14DE]

———Leon E. Panetta, Sec. of Defense, H8926 [14DE]

———Robert S. Mueller III, FBI Director, H8926 [14DE]

———William S. Sessions, Constitution Project (organization), H8925 [14DE]

———several retired military leaders, H8925 [14DE]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines: James F. Amos, H7026 [25OC]

———Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7025 [25OC]

———Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7025 [25OC]

Clarify that authority to obtain information under the USA PATRIOT Act does not include certain firearm records: Chris W. Cox, NRA, S3396, S3420 [26MY]

Clarify U.S. military mission in Libya: Representative C.W. Bill Young, Committee on Appropriations (House), H4003 [3JN]

Consequences of failed U.S. mission in Afghanistan: Ronald E. Neumann, American Academy of Diplomacy, E709 [13AP]

Definition of Dept. of Defense core depot-level maintenance and repair capabilities: several Senators, S8640 [15DE]

Deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities: Representative Burton, H236 [18JA]

———several Representatives, H235 [18JA]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), E994 [31MY]

———Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E993 [31MY]

———Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E995 [31MY]

———Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E996 [31MY]

———Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E994 [31MY]

———Representative Jeff Miller, Committee on Veterans Affairs (House), E996 [31MY]

———Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), E995 [31MY]

———Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E996 [31MY]

———Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), E993, E994, E995, E996, E997 [31MY]

———Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E995 [31MY]

———Representative Mike Rogers of Michigan, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), E994 [31MY]

———Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), E995 [31MY]

———Representative Peter T. King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E993 [31MY]

———Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), E993 [31MY]

———Representative Sam Graves, Committee on Small Business (House), E996 [31MY]

———Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E994 [31MY]

———Senator Reid, S6324 [6OC]

Dept. of Defense Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program educational assistance for pursuit of advanced degrees in physical therapy and occupational therapy: R. Scott Ward, American Physical Therapy Association, S8463 [8DE]

———Tim Nanof, American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., S8463 [8DE]

Dept. of Defense Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle program: Michael B. Donley, Dept. of Defense, S7986 [29NO]

Dept. of Defense funding: several national security and defense economics experts, E42 [7JA]

Dept. of Defense funding for National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) sponsorship, E500 [16MR]

Dept. of Defense treatment of certain sensitive national security information under the Freedom of Information Act: several organizations, S7800 [18NO]

Develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan: Jean B. Smith, H8904 [14DE]

Direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Libya: Conway G. Ivy, H4454 [22JN]

———Larry Stewart, H4454 [22JN]

———Susan R. Burge, H4454 [22JN]

Elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff: J.W. Greenert and James F. Amos, Dept. of the Navy, S7889 [28NO]

———Leon E. Panetta, Sec. of Defense, S7888 [28NO]

———Michael B. Donley and Norton A. Schwartz, Dept. of the Air Force, S7889 [28NO]

———Raymond T. Odierno and John M. McHugh, Dept. of the Army, S7889 [28NO]

Ensuring Pay for Our Military Act, S2339 [8AP]

———Norbert Ryan, Jr., Military Officers Association of America, S2338 [8AP]

———Paul Rieckhoff, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (organization), S2338 [8AP]

———Richard A. Jones, National Association for Uniformed Services, S2257 [7AP], S2338 [8AP]

Expansion of Presidential authorization for use of military force to include associated forces: Michael B. Mukasey, H3661 [25MY]

———Michael V. Hayden, H3662 [25MY]

Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H8826 [13DE]

———Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8826 [13DE]

Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act: Andrew J. Reinhardt and Jennifer L. Comer, Workers' Injury Law and Advocacy Group (organization), H7915 [29NO]

———Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, H7912 [29NO]

———Colleen M. Kelley, National Treasury Employees Union, H7915 [29NO]

———Fredric V. Rolando, National Association of Letter Carriers, H7916 [29NO]

———Jon Adler, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, H7915 [29NO]

———Joseph A. Beaudoin, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, H7912 [29NO]

———Robert L. Wooten, American Academy of Physician Assistants, H7911 [29NO]

———several nursing associations, H7911 [29NO]

———Susan M. Carney, American Postal Workers Union, H7911 [29NO]

———T. Warner Hudson, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, H7915 [29NO]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act provisions extension: James R. Clapper, Director of National Intelligence and Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, S550 [3FE]

Fort Monmouth, NJ, commissary store closing: John M. McHugh, Sec. of the Army, H4669 [6JY]

House of Representatives' consideration of Presidential authority to continue use of military force in Libya: several Representatives, H4001 [3JN]

NATO mission in Libya: Representative Kucinich, E1351, E1352 [19JY]

NATO mission in Libya funding: Representative Kaptur, H4554 [24JN]

Navajo Code Talkers establishment: Clayton B. Vogel, H8252 [7DE]

Nomination of James M. Cole to be Deputy Attorney General: Senators Grassley and Chambliss, S2767 [9MY]

PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act: Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, S3250 [24MY]

———Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General and Dennis C. Blair, S3250 [24MY]

———Jon Adler, Federal Law Enforcement Association, S3214 [23MY]

———Konrad Motyka, FBI Agents Association, S3214 [23MY]

———Lester A. Davis, Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Inc., S3214 [23MY]

Peer-Reviewed Prostate Cancer Research Program funding: Jonathan W. Simons and David H. Koch, Prostate Cancer Foundation, H4608 [6JY]

———Kevin S. Johnson, ZERO-The Project To End Prostate Cancer (organization), H4609 [6JY]

———Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Consortium, H4608 [6JY]

Presidential removal of U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution: Representative Kucinich, H1930 [17MR]

———several Representatives, H1952 [17MR]

Prohibit funding for prosecution of individuals involved in terrorist attacks or who are members of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), S6810 [20OC]

Prohibit funding to pay commercial airlines that charge certain excess baggage fees for Armed Forces members deploying or returning from overseas contingency operations: Gus Hargett, National Guard Association of the U.S., H4710 [7JY]

Removal of Peter Fuller from position as trainer of Afghan forces relative to comments on Afghanistan President and government: Representative Jones, H7583 [15NO]

Report on use of previously allocated U.S. aid by Colombian Dept. of Administrative Security: Representatives McGovern and Schakowsky, H5982 [8SE]

Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act: Brian Hawthorne, Student Veterans of America (organization), H3314 [23MY]

———Christina M. Roof, AMVETS (organization), H3315 [23MY]

———David R. Bockel and Walker M. Williams III, Reserve Officers Association, H3315 [23MY]

———Norbert R. Ryan, Jr., Military Officers Association of America, H3314 [23MY]

———Paul Rieckhoff, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (organization), H3314 [23MY]

U.S. objectives, military role, and costs relative to strategy to remove Muammar Qaddafi from power in Libya: Joseph E. MacManus, Dept. of State, S3619 [8JN]

———Senator Corker, S3619 [8JN]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act provisions extension: Representative Kucinich, H628 [10FE]

Use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service: Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), H6285 [21SE]

V-22 Osprey funding: James F. Amos, Marine Corps, H3597 [25MY]

Lists

Armed Forces members from Mississippi killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S3417 [26MY]

Armed Forces members from Pennsylvania killed in military action in Afghanistan, S404 [1FE]

Armed Forces members killed in military action in Afghanistan, H2991 [3MY], H6101 [13SE]

California congressional delegation in support of the U.S.S. California, E1952 [27OC]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) staff who worked on S. 1867, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S8138 [1DE]

Connecticut victims of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as recorded on memorial in Sherwood Island State Park, S2603 [3MY]

Navajo Code Talkers members, H8256-H8258 [7DE]

Navajo Code Talkers original 29 members, H8255 [7DE]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E73 [19JA]

Ohio high school seniors deciding to enlist in the Armed Forces, S2923 [12MY]

Selected highlights of H.R. 1540, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S8635 [15DE]

Ten things everyone should know about prostate cancer, H4609 [6JY]

Testimonials from severely injured Armed Forces members on benefits of rehabilitative recreational sports equipment, H3688 [26MY]

Texas 3d Congressional District service academy nominees, E1181 [23JN]

Memorandums

Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act Training for Chaplains: M.L. Tidd, Office of the Chief of Navy Chaplains, H8072 [1DE]

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Guidelines for Visiting Injured or Ill Servicemen: C.W. Callahan, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, H8072 [1DE]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. of September 11, 2011: President Obama, S5476 [9SE], H6040 [9SE]

Motions

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), H3735 [26MY], H8204, H8207 [7DE]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), conference report, H8941 [14DE]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1363), H2501, H2502, H2503 [7AP], H2566 [8AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S1247 [4MR], H1355 [18FE]

———making (H.R. 2219), H4770 [8JY]

Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (S.J. Res. 20), S4313 [5JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), S4478 [11JY], S4586 [14JY], S4703 [20JY], H4104 [14JN], H8203 [7DE]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), H742 [14FE], H1075 [17FE]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), S3162 [19MY], S3262 [24MY]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), H742 [14FE], H1075 [17FE]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), S3162 [19MY], S3262 [24MY]

Notices

Congressional Office of Compliance: Veterans Employment Opportunities Act final regulations, S99-S104 [25JA], S1400-S1405 [8MR], H462-H467 [25JA], H1610-H1614 [8MR]

Petitions and memorials

Texas: tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, E1146 [21JN]

Poems

``All in That Fight!'' Albert C. Caswell, E2296 [16DE]

``Atlantis'', E1383 [21JY]

``Best Part of Them,'' Albert C. Caswell, E981 [27MY]

``Christmas Tears,'' Albert C. Caswell, E2286 [16DE]

``Cold Steele,'' Albert C. Caswell, S4211 [29JN]

``Devout,'' Albert C. Caswell, E892 [13MY]

``Endeavour,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1015 [1JN]

``Faith of His Father,'' Albert C. Caswell, E2038 [14NO]

``Forever. . .Aft. . .er,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1477 [1AU]

``Gotham Heart,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1829 [12OC]

``Greatest Love. . .,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1481 [1AU]

``Heaven So Hold's,'' Albert C. Caswell, S3420 [26MY]

``His Parent's Son!'' Albert C. Caswell, E968 [27MY]

``In Honor Now,'' Albert C. Caswell, E2283 [15DE]

``Kill Zone,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1115 [16JN]

``Lives in the Distance—In Memory and In Honor to the Heroes of Flight 93 on This the 10th Anniversary of 9/11,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1600 [12SE]

``Look Above,'' Albert C. Caswell, E2064 [16NO]

``Make My Father Proud,'' Albert C. Caswell, S7363 [10NO]

``100 Years,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1419 [27JY]

``Our Blessed Son,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1162 [22JN]

``Out in Front,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1978 [2NO]

``Remember Pearl,'' Albert C. Caswell, E2227 [12DE]

``Run to Me,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1434 [28JY]

``Shades of Green'', H7217 [2NO]

``Staten Island Steel'', E2277 [15DE]

``Such Light,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1473 [1AU]

``Ten Years Ago This Day,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1564 [8SE]

``This Veteran's Day,'' Albert C. Caswell, S7361 [10NO]

``U . . . B . . . Long!'' Albert C. Caswell, E866 [11MY]

``What I Gave,'' Albert C. Caswell, H1782 [14MR]

``What I've Learned,'' Albert C. Caswell, H7383 [4NO]

Remarks in House

AbilityOne Program: tribute, E2297 [16DE]

Afghanistan: alleged human rights abuses in prisons, H6858 [13OC], H7216 [2NO]

———Commander's Emergency Response Program funding, H4652 [6JY], H4718, H4719 [7JY]

———expedite transition of U.S. military and security operations to the Government of Afghanistan, H8928 [14DE]

———insulation for military shelters at forward operating bases funding, H4653 [6JY]

———military operations funding, H1145-H1148 [17FE], H4376 [22JN], H4643-H4652 [6JY], E1270 [8JY]

———prohibit establishment of a permanent military base, H4193 [15JN]

———reduce military assistance and non-defense spending and use funds for domestic first responders and to encourage job creation, H3147 [10MY]

———report on congressional delegation trip, H2986-H2991 [3MY]

———require the President to transmit a plan with timeframe and completion date and reports with status updates on the transition of U.S. military and security operations to the Government of Afghanistan (H.R. 1735), H4081 [14JN]

———strategy for continued U.S. military presence, H8194 [7DE]

Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund: funding, H873, H874 [15FE], H4656-H4659 [6JY]

Afghanistan security forces: funding, H4659, H4660 [6JY]

———redirect funding to FEMA State Homeland Security Grants Program, H4661, H4662 [6JY], H4686 [7JY]

Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group: establish, H1093 [17FE], H9898 [16DE], E1673 [21SE]

———establish (H.R. 1530), H2610 [13AP], E707 [13AP]

Air Commando Association: tribute, E1755 [4OC]

Air Force: bomber development funding, H4605, H4606 [6JY]

———require report on cost-analysis of migrating management headquarters of Enterprise Logistics Systems Program Executive Office, H3692, H3693 [26MY]

Air Force Sergeants Association: anniversary, E640 [5AP]

Alexandria, VA: limit number of parking spaces available at the Mark Center until traffic mitigation measures are in place, H3710, H3712 [26MY]

Animals: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (H.R. 943), E433 [8MR]

Appropriations: across-the-board funding reduction, H1246, H1247 [18FE], H4722-H4725 [7JY]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), H3308 [23MY], H3388-H3396 [24MY], H3417, H3436-H3643, H3649-H3680 [25MY], H3687-H3737 [26MY], H3763 [31MY], H3810 [1JN], H3919 [2JN], H3991, H4011, H4014, H4025 [3JN], H4554 [24JN], H7018, H7020 [25OC], E957 [25MY], E960, E962 [26MY], E965, E969, E971, E972, E973, E985, E986, E987, E988, E990 [27MY], E993, E1000, E1003 [31MY], E1031 [2JN]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), conference report, H8905, H8915, H8922-H8937 [14DE], H8971, H8974, H8976, H8980 [15DE], H9986, H10007 [20DE], E2274, E2281 [15DE], E2288, E2295, E2299 [16DE], E2310, E2313, E2315, E2316 [19DE], E2339 [23DE]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, H8324 [12DE]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), consideration (H. Res. 269), H3353-H3361, H3396 [24MY]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), consideration (H. Res. 276), H3423-H3430 [25MY]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 493), H8915-H8922 [14DE]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), corrections in engrossment, H3738 [26MY]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 92), H8942 [14DE]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), motion to instruct conferees, H8204-H8207 [7DE], E2204 [7DE]

———Defense-wide funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense development, test, and evaluation funding for alternative energy sources and energy efficiency, H849, H850 [15FE]

———direct CBO and BLS to conduct a joint study on effect of full-year continuing appropriations legislation on job levels and report findings in the Employment Situation Report, H1243, H1244 [18FE]

———encourage development of domestic alternative fuels, H3394, H3395 [24MY]

———freeze funding at 2010 levels, H1114, H1115 [17FE]

———freeze funding at 2011 levels, H4708, H4709 [7JY]

———freeze funding at current levels unless financial statements are ready for audit by a certain date, H4740 [7JY]

———freeze funding at current levels until unqualifed audits are achieved, H3640, H3641 [25MY]

———ground-based midcourse defense system funding, H3678, H3679 [25MY]

———make across-the-board domestic spending reduction other than Dept. of Defense and Postal Service, H1284 [18FE]

———make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary spending, H1226-H1231, H1328, H1329 [18FE]

———make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense and non-homeland security discretionary spending, H1280, H1281 [18FE]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1363), H2335, H2337, H2338 [6AP], H2426-H2505, H2507, H2508, H2510, H2512, H2521, H2525 [7AP], H2537, H2541, H2542, H2544, H2546, H2547, H2550, H2551, H2557, H2559, H2565-H2567 [8AP], E677, E680, E681, E684 [8AP], E702 [12AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1363), Senate amendment, H2566 [8AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1363), consideration (H. Res. 206), H2415-H2424 [7AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1363), motion to recommit, H2502, H2503, H2504 [7AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), H2614, H2648 [13AP], H2669, H2674, H2687-H2795 [14AP], E733, E744, E760, E765 [15AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), consideration (H. Res. 218), H2616-H2624, H2626, H2627 [13AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to Planned Parenthood funding (H. Con. Res. 36), H2788, H2798-H2803 [14AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to Planned Parenthood funding (H. Con. Res. 36), consideration (H. Res. 218), H2616-H2624, H2626, H2627 [13AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to health care reform funding (H. Con. Res. 35), H2648 [13AP], H2788, H2795-H2798 [14AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to health care reform funding (H. Con. Res. 35), consideration (H. Res. 218), H2616-H2624, H2626, H2627 [13AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H727, H746, H750-H754 [14FE], H801, H803, H804, H817-H913 [15FE], H937, H941, H942, H944, H948, H949, H950, H951, H955, H957-H1036, H1043-H1068 [16FE], H1074, H1080-H1175, H1181-H1189 [17FE], H1201, H1202-H1249, H1255-H1357 [18FE], H1366, H1378-H1382 [28FE], H1395, H1398, H1404, H1405, H1406-H1415, H1417-H1419, H1425, H1429, H1442-H1445 [1MR], H1460, H1463, H1464, H1485, H1502, H1503, H1517 [2MR], H1527, H1528, H1554-H1557, H1561 [3MR], H1627, H1628, H1629, H1643-H1649 [9MR], H1672, H1673, H1676, H1699, H1712 [10MR], H1751-H1761 [11MR], H1773 [14MR], H1805-H1810, H1821, H1822, H1828, H1836 [15MR], H1849, H1850, H1859, H1901 [16MR], H1980 [17MR], H2004, H2007 [29MR], H2046, H2048, H2049, H2050, H2063, H2065-H2067, H2092 [30MR], H2113, H2118, H2119 [31MR], H2217, H2218, H2225, H2228, H2230, H2248 [1AP], H2272 [4AP], H2299, H2301, H2302, H2314 [5AP], H2331, H2336, H2392, H2395, H2401 [6AP], H2414, H2453 [7AP], H2541, H2544, H2547, H2549, H2550 [8AP], H2598 [12AP], H2739, H2743, H2789 [14AP], H2903 [15AP], H5739 [29JY], H5860 [1AU], H6677 [11OC], E222 [14FE], E238, E239, E240, E241, E242, E243, E245, E247, E248, E249, E250, E251 [16FE], E253, E254, E255, E257, E258, E259 [17FE], E261, E262, E269, E270, E271, E272, E273, E275, E276, E277, E278, E279, E280, E281, E282, E283, E284, E286, E287, E288, E289, E290, E291, E292, E293, E295, E296, E297, E298, E299, E300, E301, E302, E303, E305, E308, E310, E312, E317, E318, E319 [18FE], E321, E322, E324, E333, E336 [28FE], E388, E389 [1MR], E396 [2MR], E413, E414, E415, E416 [3MR], E500 [16MR]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 92), H804-H817, H879 [15FE]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), motion to recommit, H1355 [18FE]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, H1174, H1175 [17FE]

———making for disaster relief requirements (H.R. 3672), H9903-H9905 [16DE], E2322 [20DE]

———making for disaster relief requirements (H.R. 3672), consideration (H. Res. 500), H9812-H9821 [16DE]

———making for disaster relief requirements (H.R. 3672), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 94), H9902, H9903 [16DE]

———making for disaster relief requirements (H.R. 3672), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 94)—consideration (H. Res. 500), H9812-H9821 [16DE]

———making (H.R. 2219), H4506-H4511 [23JN], H4586, H4587 [1JY], H4594-H4625, H4638-H4669 [6JY], H4682, H4686, H4688, H4689-H4746 [7JY], H4765-H4772 [8JY], E1211 [24JN], E1225 [5JY], E1248 [6JY], E1254, E1258 [7JY], E1268, E1270, E1272, E1274 [8JY], E1285 [11JY], E1309, E1313 [13JY], E1346 [18JY]

———making (H.R. 2219), consideration (H. Res. 320), H4476-H4480 [23JN]

———making (H.R. 2219), motion to recommit, H4770, H4771 [8JY]

———Mentor-Protege Program funding, E240 [16FE]

———motorsports sponsorship funding, H4666, H4667 [6JY], E1258 [7JY], E1346 [18JY]

———official representation funding relative to availability of audited financial statements, H1275 [18FE]

———reduce amounts appropriated for printing and reproduction (H.R. 1246), H2273-H2275 [4AP], H8315 [8DE]

———reduce funding to level provided for in fiscal year 2008, H3627 [25MY]

Arkansas State University: tribute to Beck PRIDE Program, H5031 [14JY]

Arlington National Cemetery: codify prohibition against reservation of gravesites, H3311, H3312 [23MY]

———provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces, H3311-H3313 [23MY]

———provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces (H. Con. Res. 12), E1801 [6OC]

———provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), H3310-H3313 [23MY], E1004 [31MY]

———tribute to ceremony at memorial for 40 fallen American servicemen who perished in the air crash during World War II at Bakers Creek, Australia, E1101 [15JN]

Armed Forces: address issue of participation relative to economic disparity, H8194 [7DE]

———Afghanistan security forces funding, H3706 [26MY]

———allow for certiorari review of certain cases denied relief or review by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (H.R. 3133), E1794 [6OC]

———appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members continue to receive pay when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs (H.R. 1297), H2262 [1AP], H2392-H2398 [6AP], H2453 [7AP], H2546 [8AP]

———assessment of attempted rescue of Americans on yacht taken hostage and killed by Somali pirates, H1558-H1561 [3MR], H1595 [8MR]

———authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.J. Res. 67), E1148 [21JN]

———authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.J. Res. 68), H4452 [22JN], H4531, H4532, H4540-H4550, H4552, H4559, H4560 [24JN], E1213, E1214 [24JN]

———authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.J. Res. 68), consideration (H. Res. 328), H4534-H4540 [24JN]

———condemn disposal as medical waste of remains of deceased members, prevent recurrence of such disposal, and respectfully respond to inquiries on treatment of remains of deceased members, H8935 [14DE]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H74 [6JA], H234 [18JA], H324, H329 [19JA], H417, H418 [24JA], H501 [26JA], H1397 [1MR], H1457 [2MR], H1847 [16MR], H2045 [30MR], H2297 [5AP], H2332 [6AP], H2578 [12AP], H2925 [2MY], H2941 [3MY], H3163 [11MY], H3235 [12MY], H3395 [24MY], H3425-H3429, H3666-H3668 [25MY], H3695-H3699, H3704, H3705 [26MY], H3763 [31MY], H3919 [2JN], H4025 [3JN], H4080, H4174 [14JN], H4193 [15JN], H4372 [22JN], H4463, H4465, H4467, H4472, H4508 [23JN], H4679 [7JY], H4857, H4859, H4860, H4861 [12JY], H5021 [14JY], H5154 [19JY], H5288 [21JY], H6102 [13SE], H6145 [14SE], H6507, H6514, H6520 [4OC], H6557, H6559, H6560, H6561, H6562, H6565 [5OC], H6783, H6784, H6787 [12OC], H6857, H6858, H6867 [13OC], H7011 [25OC], H7212 [2NO], H7720 [17NO], H8143 [6DE], H8193, H8196 [7DE], H8903, H8906 [14DE], E82 [19JA], E94 [20JA], E422 [4MR], E986 [27MY], E1239 [6JY], E1257 [7JY], E1590 [9SE], E1808 [7OC]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and Iraq, H3003 [4MY]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Iraq, H4740 [7JY], H7011, H7015, H7018 [25OC], H7082 [26OC], H7152 [27OC], H7212 [2NO], H7587 [15NO], E422 [4MR]

———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 28), H1643 [9MR], H1669 [10MR], H1751 [11MR], H1826 [15MR], H1852 [16MR], H1910, H1920-H1953, H1965, H1972 [17MR], H2044 [30MR], E550 [29MR], E571, E573 [30MR], E592 [31MR], E615 [4AP]

———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Libya, H4452 [22JN], H4592 [6JY], H4683 [7JY]

———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Libya (H. Con. Res. 51), H4000, H4001, H4005, H4010-H4021, H4023, H4024 [3JN], H4174 [14JN], H4538 [24JN], E1059 [7JN]

———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Libya (H. Con. Res. 51), consideration (H. Res. 294), H3990-H3998 [3JN]

———enforcement of no-fly zone over Libya, H1992, H2023 [29MR], H2095-H2098 [30MR]

———enhance certain mortgage, mortgage foreclosure, and eviction protections (H.R. 1566), H6728 [11OC]

———ensure basic housing allowances for National Guard members are not reduced when the members transition between active duty and full-time National Guard duty without a break in service (H.R. 2733), E1472 [1AU]

———ensure military chaplains are not forced to perform same-sex marriages, H9916 [16DE]

———ensure rules of engagement for members in any hostile fire area fully protect their right to bear arms and defend themselves from hostile actions, H3629, H3630 [25MY]

———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (H.R. 625), H8953, H8956 [14DE]

———ensure TRICARE network providers are covered by labor protection laws, H8932, H8936 [14DE]

———exempt active-duty members with conditional residence status serving abroad from time period requirements to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove conditional status (H.R. 398), H5819-H5821 [1AU], E1495 [2AU]

———expand access to treatment for servicemembers who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder to include local and community medical facilities, H3711 [26MY]

———expand matters covered by preseparation counseling, H3707 [26MY]

———express that the President is in violation of the War Powers Resolution regarding the use of Armed Forces in Libya, H3999-H4008, H4010, H4023 [3JN], H4281 [16JN]

———extend whistleblower protections to members that report potentially dangerous ideologically based threats or actions of another member against U.S. interests or security, H3604, H3605 [25MY]

———funding, H2503, H2504 [7AP]

———impact of replacing ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, H1495 [2MR]

———impose no-fly zone over Libya, H1968 [17MR]

———improve mental health assessments provided to members deployed in support of a contingency operation, H3608, H3609 [25MY]

———improve prevention and response to sexual assaults, H8204-H8207 [7DE], E2204 [7DE]

———improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (H.R. 3435), H8198 [7DE], H8979 [15DE]

———improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (H.R. 1941), H6686 [11OC]

———improve the recruitment, retention, and competitive compensation of mental health care professionals, H4715, H4716 [7JY]

———include veterans and members who have service-connected injuries and their survivors and dependents in FHA refinance program study, H1692, H1693 [10MR]

———increase rate for hostile fire and imminent danger pay, H3735, H3736 [26MY]

———lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities, H8919 [14DE]

———lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (H.R. 2085), E1021 [2JN]

———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, H8915-H8920, H8923-H8937 [14DE], H8976 [15DE], E2288 [16DE], E2313, E2315, E2316 [19DE]

———limit increase of premiums, deductibles, copayments, or other charges for health care provided under the TRICARE program, H6567 [5OC]

———limit use of funds for introduction into hostilities (H.R. 1609), H4558 [24JN]

———oppose imposition of an additional condition on replacement of ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, H3358 [24MY], E957 [25MY], E1000 [31MY]

———prevent and end occurrence of sexual assaults, H1202 [18FE], H2329 [6AP], H2613 [13AP], H3166 [11MY], H4865 [12JY], H5247 [20JY], H7265 [3NO]

———prevent and end occurrence of sexual assaults (H.R. 1709), E827 [5MY]

———proclaim a National Day of Honor to celebrate members returning from deployment in Afghanistan and Iraq, H3688-H3690 [26MY], H4025 [3JN], H7018 [25OC]

———prohibit commercial airlines from charging certain excess baggage fees for members deploying or returning from overseas contingency operations, H5264 [20JY]

———prohibit expansion of Presidential authorization for use of military force to include associated forces, H3660-H3663 [25MY], E962 [26MY], E965, E988 [27MY]

———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya, H3357, H3396 [24MY], H3417, H3673, H3674 [25MY], H4011, H4014 [3JN], H4737 [7JY], E969, E971 [27MY]

———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya (H. Res. 292), H3998-H4011, H4013, H4014, H4016-H4022, H4023 [3JN], H4534, H4561 [24JN], E1059 [7JN]

———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya (H. Res. 292), consideration (H. Res. 294), H3990-H3998 [3JN]

———prohibit funding to pay commercial airlines that charge certain excess baggage fees for members deploying or returning from overseas contingency operations, H4707, H4710 [7JY]

———prohibit funding to research, develop, manufacture, or procure a newly designed flight suit for members, H3713 [26MY], H4739 [7JY]

———prohibit funding to support military operations in Libya, H4354 [21JN], H4688, H4689-H4694, H4703, H4713, H4714 [7JY], H4765 [8JY]

———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation, H8931 [14DE]

———provide for continuity of TRICARE coverage for military retirees, E988 [27MY]

———provide for enhanced reimbursement of National Guard and Reserve members for certain travel expenses, H8936 [14DE]

———provide for expedited airport security screenings for members traveling on official orders (H.R. 1801), H7907, H7908 [29NO]

———provide for expedited airport security screenings for members traveling on official orders (H.R. 1801), Senate amendment, H9936, H9937 [19DE], H9999 [20DE]

———provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad, H3603 [25MY], E1225 [5JY]

———provide severely injured members with rehabilitative equipment including recreational sports equipment, H3687, H3688 [26MY]

———reduce end strength level for troops in Europe, H3670-H3673 [25MY], H4743, H4744 [7JY]

———remove sexual assault cases from normal chain of command and give jurisdiction to an impartial office of military and civilian experts, H7588 [15NO], H8205, H8206 [7DE]

———repatriate soldiers killed in the fight against piracy in Tripoli, Libya, in 1804, H3614 [25MY]

———repeal authorization of use of military force against Iraq, H8956 [14DE]

———repeal of ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality and instituition of replacement policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, H7082 [26OC]

———require Presidential negotiation of and entrance into a bilateral status of forces agreement with Afghanistan, H1103 [17FE]

———require Presidential negotiation of and entrance into a bilateral status of forces agreement with Afghanistan (H.R. 651), H4193 [15JN], E1794 [6OC]

———require the President to develop a post-deployment strategy when introducing Armed Forces into hostilities (H.R. 2285), E1166 [22JN]

———require the President to obtain in advance specific statutory authorization for use in response to civil unrest in Libya (H. Con. Res. 31), H1671 [10MR], E493 [15MR]

———require the President to obtain specific statutory authorization for use in Libya, H3614 [25MY]

———require the President to obtain specific statutory authorization for use in Libya (H. Con. Res. 32), H2648 [13AP]

———require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (H.R. 1417), E678 [8AP]

———restrict use of funds in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.R. 2278), H4452 [22JN], H4531, H4542, H4550-H4564 [24JN], E1213, E1214 [24JN], E1219 [28JN]

———restrict use of funds in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.R. 2278), consideration (H. Res. 328), H4534-H4540 [24JN]

———revise eligibility for receipt of certain compensation, eliminate certain Survivor Benefit Plan reductions, and enhance active-duty Reserve members' ability to receive credit for such service (H.R. 1979), H3429 [25MY]

———sending of Presidential sympathy letter to families of soldiers who have committed suicide in battle, H4598 [6JY], E1276 [8JY]

———strategic troop levels in Europe funding, H1277-H1279 [18FE]

———submit report outlining plan to maintain the National Guard and Reserves as an operational force, H3721 [26MY]

———tribute to 1st Battalion, 23d Marine Regiment (Lone Star Battalion), E1467 [1AU]

———tribute to Latino members and veterans, E1880 [14OC]

———tribute to Latino members and veterans (H. Res. 404), H6284 [21SE], H7222 [2NO]

———tribute to Marines and Inspector-Instructor Staff of the Motor Transport Maintenance Co., E1107 [15JN]

———tribute to members for service, E2331 [20DE]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq, H8993 [15DE]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, H3311, H3312 [23MY], H6101 [13SE], H8977, H8978 [15DE], H9942 [19DE]

———tribute to members from California killed in military action in Iraq, E2283 [15DE]

———tribute to members from Texas killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, H4565-H4568 [24JN]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Afghanistan, H2985-H2991 [3MY]

———tribute to members wounded in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, E2283 [15DE]

———tribute to Minnesota National Guard 34th Infantry Division, E966 [27MY]

———tribute to Mississippi National Guard 184th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, E1445 [29JY]

———tribute to Navy Operational Support Center Sacramento, E1110 [15JN]

———tribute to Navy SEALS, E943 [24MY]

———tribute to 101st Airbourne Division's Task Force Rakkasan, H69 [6JA]

———withdrawal of troops from Iraq, H8909, H8913 [14DE], H8981, H8983, H8984, H8993 [15DE], H9800, H9909 [16DE], H9947, H10000 [20DE], E2255 [14DE], E2282 [15DE], E2285, E2289, E2297, E2303 [16DE]

———withdrawal of troops from Libya, H4541, H4547 [24JN]

———wounded warrior rehabilitation programs funding, H1089, H1090 [17FE]

Arms control: reduce nuclear weapons and apply savings to certain domestic initiatives while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion (H.R. 1334), E603 [1AP]

Army: anniversary, H4201 [15JN]

———Environmental Quality Technology Program research funding, H4603, H4604 [6JY]

———HIV/AIDS research funding, H4604 [6JY]

Army Combat Action Badge: expand retroactive eligibility, H3719 [26MY]

Army Dental Corps: anniversary, H1075 [17FE]

Austin, Christopher R.: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Coast Guard Soldier of the Year Award recipient, E1795 [6OC]

Aviation: B-1 bomber funding, H3395 [24MY], H4714, H4715 [7JY]

———F-35 Joint Strike Fighter competitive engine program funding, H855-H861 [15FE], H4743 [7JY]

———F-136 engine program funding, H3395 [24MY]

———include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (S. 1974), H8981 [15DE]

Avondale, LA: prohibit funding for restructuring or closure of shipyard manufacturing complex, H3628, H3629 [25MY]

Bankruptcy: extend exemption from application of means-test presumption of abuse for qualifying Armed Forces Reserve component and National Guard members called to active duty or homeland defense activities (H.R. 2192), H7906, H7907 [29NO]

Barynard, James A.: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Air Force Soldier of the Year Award recipient, E1795 [6OC]

Base realignment and closure-related transportation infrastructure: analyze impact of actions on local entities, H3679, H3680 [25MY]

Baytown, TX: tribute to Baytown Chamber of Commerce, Ross Sterling High School, Horace Mann Junior High School, and Highlands Elementary School students for Christmas card project to overseas troops, H8138 [6DE]

bin Laden, Osama: tribute to intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan, H3285-H3287, H3294 [13MY], E902 [13MY], E921 [23MY]

———tribute to President Obama, former President George W. Bush, and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan, H3096 [5MY], H3233, H3234, H3236 [12MY]

———tribute to President Obama, former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan, H3292 [13MY], E916 [23MY]

———tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan, H3050-H3056 [4MY], H3234, H3235 [12MY], E814 [5MY], E833 [6MY]

———tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan (H. Res. 240), H3054 [4MY], H3235 [12MY], H3292, H3295 [13MY]

———tribute to U.S. intelligence and military mission leading to death in Pakistan, H2919, H2920, H2922, H2924, H2925, H2926-H2929 [2MY], H2938, H2941, H2942 [3MY], H3009, H3012 [4MY], H3095 [5MY], H3166 [11MY], H3295 [13MY], E780 [2MY]

———use of code name Geronimo in operation that led to death in Pakistan, H3231 [12MY]

Bixler, David J.: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Army Soldier of the Year Award recipient, E1795 [6OC]

Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.: revise Federal charter to reflect a change in eligibility requirements (S. 1541), H8173, H8174 [6DE], H8195 [7DE]

Blum, Justin: Army Cadet Command National Junior ROTC Instructor of the Year award recipient, E1370 [20JY]

Boards and commissions: funding, H830-H842 [15FE]

Brooklawn, NJ: tribute to Brooklawn 9/11 Memorial and Monument of the Delaware Valley, E1602 [12SE]

Brown City, MI: tribute to Brown City Fire Dept., for memorial to firefighters killed during terrorist attacks, E1562 [8SE]

Budget: reduce budget to level provided for fiscal year 2008 and freeze budget at such level (H.R. 413), H451 [25JA], E106 [25JA]

———reduce non-defense discretionary spending, H754, H755 [14FE]

Burt, Steve R.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2065 [16NO]

Business and industry: discourage conversion from the private sector to the Government any functions that are not inherently governmental in nature, H3603 [25MY]

———prohibit funding for procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown or produced, H4707 [7JY]

Buy American Act: prohibit funding to purchase non-combat vehicles for use outside the U.S. if the vehicles were not manufactured in the U.S., H4744, H4745 [7JY]

———require a report on whether manufactured parts or equipment purchased overseas are available for purchase in the U.S., H4614 [6JY]

California (U.S.S.): tribute, E1952 [27OC]

Camden County, NJ: tribute to graduating high school seniors who have enlisted in the Armed Forces, E1016 [1JN]

Camp Roberts, CA: anniversary of satellite communications station, E1533 [26AU]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service for World War II service (S. Con. Res. 28), H6284-H6288 [21SE]

Carboneau, Andre: Indiana Air National Guard Airman of the Year award recipient, H4199 [15JN]

Carrollton, TX: tribute to Carrollton Remembrance Service to commemorate anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1576 [9SE]

Chad: military assistance funding, H1184, H1185 [17FE]

Chaffins, Lucas J.: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Marine Corps Soldier of the Year Award recipient, E1795 [6OC]

Chiriaco Summit, CA: tribute to General Patton Memorial Museum and World War II Desert Training Center, E1998 [3NO]

CIA: require report on military operation that led to death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, H6016 [9SE], H9808 [16DE]

Civil Air Patrol: anniversary, E2112 [22NO]

Classified information: address issues relative to physical storage of classified data, H4738 [7JY]

Cole (U.S.S.): anniversary of terrorist attack and tribute to crew, H6793 [12OC]

Colleges and universities: military academies' diversity recruitment funding, H3602 [25MY]

Colombia: prohibit funding for the Dept. of Administrative Security pending report on use of previously allocated U.S. aid, H5982, H5983 [8SE]

Combat Marine Outdoors (organization): tribute, E1410 [26JY]

Committee Desfile Puertorriqueno de Osceola, Inc.: tribute to Puerto Rican Day Parade commemorating the 65th Infantry Regiment (The Borinqueneers), E1272 [8JY]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): report on wartime contracting, E1761 [4OC]

Committee on the Marine Transportation System: coordinate with local businesses to promote an efficient marine transportation system, H7348 [4NO]

Congress: goals of the 112th Congress, H5 [5JA]

Contracts: allow consideration of jobs impact statements provided by prospective contractors to determine effect of bid on domestic employment, H3617, H3618 [25MY]

———allow contracting officers to consider information regarding domestic employment before awarding a Federal contract (H.R. 1354), H2629 [13AP]

———allow public-private competition for certain programs, projects, or activities, H4612, H4613, H4620-H4622 [6JY], H8932 [14DE]

———assess impact of consolidated contracting actions on small businesses, H3717 [26MY]

———establish a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan for oversight of private security contracts and appoint an official to ensure compliance, H3615 [25MY]

———establish goals for competition and review of contracts for property or services in support of a contingency operation, H3690, H3691 [26MY]

———phase out the use of private military contractors (H.R. 2665), H7934 [30NO]

———preserve existing service contract and outsourcing activity regulations, H3615, H3616 [25MY]

———procurement and acquisition system reform, E987 [27MY]

———prohibit funding to pay a contractor a salary that exceeds that of certain Government executives, H4742, H4743 [7JY]

———provide preference for potential contractors that are committed to activities that promote education, traning, and employment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, H3603 [25MY]

———report on use of indemnification agreements with contractors, H3614 [25MY]

———require prime contractors at military installations to set aside work for local qualified subcontractors, H3619-H3621 [25MY]

———require to meet goal for participation in procurement contracts by small businesses owned and controlled by veterans with service-connected disabilities (H.R. 3438), E2321 [20DE]

———require website disclosure of senior officials employed with defense contractors, H3621, H3622 [25MY]

Corps of Engineers: assess reauthorization of continued Federal participation in expiring beach and coastal projects prior to the end of their original authorizations, H4816 [11JY]

———Baltimore, MD, District completion of military construction projects and base realignment and closure mission, E2034 [14NO]

———Lower Mississippi River deep draft navigation channel maintenance dredging funding, H4805, H4806 [11JY], E271 [18FE]

———take action on the Chicago waterway system to prevent migration of bighead and silver carps into Lake Michigan, H1104 [17FE]

Courts: allow transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and other locations to the U.S. for prosecution in Federal courts under certain conditions, H3641-H3643, H3649, H3650 [25MY]

Crime: prevent instances of rape and sexual harrassment, H4197 [15JN], H6147 [14SE], H6353 [22SE], H6518 [4OC], H7016 [25OC]

Defense Health Program: funding through reductions in Afghanistan security forces funding, H4660, H4661 [6JY]

Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office: tribute to staff, E1359 [19JY]

Defense Intelligence Agency: anniversary, E1694 [22SE]

Defense of Marriage Act: prohibit funding to be used in contravention, H4705, H4706 [7JY], H8071 [1DE]

Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations, H8205 [7DE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H2092-H2094 [30MR]

Dept. of Defense: require U.S. Strategic Command to conduct study to determine whether proposed U.S. nuclear forces would be capable of meeting objectives of nuclear deterrence and defense, E2310 [19DE]

Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program, H3706 [26MY], E972 [27MY]

———allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program (H.R. 1947), E922 [23MY]

———reauthorize Impact Aid Program (H.R. 1342), H2276 [4AP], E625 [4AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to contravene the War Powers Resolution, H3895, H3896 [1JN], H3926 [2JN]

Dept. of HUD: continue to provide emergency mortgage relief services to Armed Forces members, veterans, and their survivors and dependents, H1748, H1749 [11MR]

———include Armed Forces members, veterans who have service-related injuries, and survivors and dependents of such individuals in a study of the use of the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program, H1742 [11MR]

———Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program funding to provide housing vouchers to homeless veterans, H811, H812 [15FE]

Dept. of Justice: authorize grant funds to be used for Troops-to-Cops Program (H.R. 715), E313 [18FE]

———repeal establishment of National Drug Intelligence Center, H3638, H3639 [25MY]

Dept. of the Interior: ensure that proposed oil and gas lease sales on the Outer Continental Shelf will not impede Dept. of Defense operations, H3196-H3198 [11MY]

———require the President to certify that proposed oil and gas lease sale 220 on the Outer Continental Shelf of Virginia will not impede naval or other Dept. of Defense operations, H3089, H3090 [5MY], H3117 [10MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: continue Home Affordable Modification Program for members of the Armed Forces and Gold Star recipients, H2020, H2021 [29MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify eligibility of certain veterans who serve in Iraq following the end of U.S. military combat operations for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care (H.R. 804), E542 [29MR]

———electronic medical records funding, H4060 [13JN]

———prohibit funding for any project named for a current U.S. Senator or U.S. President, H4059 [13JN]

———prohibit funding for enforcement of Davis-Bacon Act wage rate requirements, H4056-H4058 [13JN]

———prohibit funding for the proposed enhanced use lease plan at St. Albans VA Hospital, H4055, H4056 [13JN]

———reimburse certain volunteers who provide funeral honors details at the funerals of veterans (H.R. 545), E391 [1MR]

———temporarily preserve higher rates for tuition and fees at non-public institutions of higher education pursued by Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program enrollees (H.R. 1383), H3313-H3316 [23MY], E651 [6AP]

———temporarily preserve higher rates for tuition and fees at non-public institutions of higher education pursued by Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program enrollees (H.R. 1383), Senate amendment, H5471, H5472 [25JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), H3964-H3977, H3980 [2JN], H4046-H4066 [13JN], H4104-H4107 [14JN], E1074 [13JN], E1084, E1085, E1088, E1090, E1093 [14JN], E1102 [15JN]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), conference report, H9823-H9902, H9909, H9918-H9921 [16DE], E2288 [16DE], E2317 [19DE], E2321 [20DE], E2339, E2340 [23DE]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), consideration (H. Res. 288), H3936-H3939 [2JN]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 500), H9812-H9821 [16DE]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), motion to instruct conferees, H8203, H8204 [7DE]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), motion to recommit, H4104 [14JN]

———prohibit funding to implement or enforce Executive order on use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, H4047-H4055 [13JN], E1084, E1093 [14JN]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve electronic health information systems and capabilities (H.R. 2470), H7212 [2NO]

———jointly operate the Federal Recovery Coordination Program (H.R. 3016), H6924 [14OC]

———make payments for certain treatments of traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder, H3602 [25MY]

———submit to Congress annual reports on the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program, H6684, H6685 [11OC]

Diseases: lung cancer research funding, H4739 [7JY]

———triple negative breast cancer research funding, H4600 [6JY]

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (H.R. 320), H6996, H6997 [24OC]

District of Columbia: clarify circumstances determining the exercise of authority over the District of Columbia National Guard between the Mayor and the President (H.R. 1198), E523 [17MR]

———establish a District of Columbia National Guard Educational Assistance Program (H.R. 1197), E533 [17MR]

———tribute to District of Columbia Service Academy Selection Board, E1138 [21JN]

———tribute to elected officials and residents arrested for act of civil disobedience in protest of H.R. 1473, Dept. of Defense and continuing appropriations for other Federal departments and agencies, E753 [15AP]

———tribute to service academy appointees, E1144 [21JN]

Dona, George G.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2065 [16NO]

Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act: implementation, H6241 [20SE], H6278, H6280, H6281, H6282, H6283, H6330 [21SE], H6357 [22SE], E1666 [20SE], E1677 [21SE], E1685, E1692 [22SE], E1880 [14OC]

Ecology and environment: health effects of left-over munitions in congested residential areas of formerly used defense sites study funding, H4704 [7JY]

———require compliance by defense-related agencies with all environmental laws (H.R. 332), E101 [24JA]

Economy: create jobs and reduce the deficit through fair tax rates, cutting defense spending, strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and infrastructure investment (H.R. 3638), H8914 [14DE]

———impact of costs of war in Iraq, H414 [24JA], H4199 [15JN]

———national objectives priority assignments, H5022 [14JY], H8904 [14DE]

Education: create a pilot program to offer opportunity scholarships to special needs dependent children of active-duty members of the military, H3606, H3607 [25MY]

———military service academy recruitment and outreach funding, H4735 [7JY]

———reform tuition assistance program, H3705 [26MY]

———university programs to promote conferences and task forces on arms control, regional security, and related topics to the Middle East for Arab, Israeli, and other officials and experts funding, H4706 [7JY]

Eipperle, Todd: Bronze Star recipient, E1790 [6OC]

Election Assistance Commission: provide that any successor agency shall remain responsible for enforcement of laws relative to the elderly, disabled, Armed Forces members', and overseas citizens' right to vote, H8032, H8033 [1DE]

Electric Boat (business): tribute for repair work on U.S.S. Hartford, H5157 [19JY]

Elgin AFB, FL: anniversary of 6th Ranger Training Battalion, E841 [10MY]

Emmons, Nicole: Military Times (publication) Coast Guard Service Member of the Year award recipient, E1402 [25JY]

Employment: conduct outreach program to benefit women- and minority-owned small businesses prior to conversion of functions from civilian employees to contractors, H3624-H3626 [25MY]

———temporarily suspend implementation and enforcement of workforce management and sourcing policies pursuant to the efficiency initiative, H3626, H3627 [25MY]

———utilize workforce at NASA Shuttle Logistics Depot to minimize employment impact of cancelled manned space flight program, E1248 [6JY]

Environmental Security Technology Certification program: funding, H4597 [6JY]

EPA: consult with the Dept. of Defense to certify that not regulating greenhouse gases relative to climate change does not jeopardize national security, H2380, H2381 [6AP]

Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle program: funding, H1089, H1091 [17FE], H1223, H1224 [18FE]

F.E. Warren AFB, WY: transfer ownership of two bells taken from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines to the people of the Philippines (H. Con. Res. 18), E311 [18FE]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Robinson Secondary School graduates entering the Armed Forces, E1091 [14JN]

Families and domestic relations: allow option to defer concurrent deployments for certain servicemembers in dual military families, H3602 [25MY]

———impact of funding cuts on military families, H6186 [15SE]

Farmers Branch, TX: tribute to ``Stars and Spokes'' bike tour to commemorate anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1573 [9SE]

FCC: require to resolve potential interference issues by commercial communications devices to departmental Global Positioning System devices prior to final authorization, H3720 [26MY]

Federal agencies and departments: ensure agency rule reform does not create regulatory burdens for providing low-cost prescription drugs for seniors, veterans, servicemen, and their families, H8103 [2DE]

Federal employees: reduce number of civilian employees, H3665, H3666 [25MY]

———require savings as a result of shift to civilian employees from contractors be directed towards deficit reduction, H3622, H3623 [25MY]

Federal Employees' Compensation Act: amend (H.R. 2465), H7908-H7916 [29NO]

Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: extend number of years that multiyear contracts may be entered into for purchase of advanced biofuel (H.R. 1847), E856, E864 [11MY]

Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms at Corps of Engineers water resources development projects, H5053, H5054 [14JY]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags for recipients of the Medal of Honor (H. Res. 49), H443-H445 [25JA]

Florida International University: tribute to events in remembrance of anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1578 [9SE]

Foreign aid: establish Global Security Contingency Fund, H3713 [26MY]

———prohibit funding for assistance to certain entities whose policies call for the destruction of Israel, H4718 [7JY]

Foreign countries: prohibit funding to establish a permanent military base in either Iraq or Afghanistan, H3713 [26MY]

———report on congressional delegation trip to Afghanistan, Kuwait, Iraq, and Bahrain, H1365 [28FE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H2926, H2927 [2MY], H3052, H3053 [4MY], H3096 [5MY], H3236 [12MY], H3296 [13MY], H3322 [23MY], H4646-H4648, H4650 [6JY], H7415 [14NO], H7585 [15NO], H8194 [7DE], H8350 [12DE]

Fort Bragg, NC: tribute to 5th Special Forces Group, E1714 [23SE]

Fort Hood, TX: recognize 2009 attack as an act of radical Islamic terrorism and Jihad (H. Res. 495), H8952-H8956 [14DE]

Fort Monmouth, NJ: prohibit funding to close Dept. of Defense commissary store, H4668, H4669 [6JY]

Freedom of Information Act: clarify exemption for data files of the military flight operations quality assurance systems, H3651, H3652 [25MY]

———clarify treatment of certain critical infrastructure security information, H3718 [26MY]

Fuller, Peter: removal from position as trainer of Afghan forces relative to comments on Afghanistan President and government, H7583, H7585 [15NO]

Funding, H450, H453 [25JA], H1312 [18FE], H2336 [6AP], H5738 [29JY], H6631 [6OC], H7269 [3NO], H7791 [17NO], E42 [7JA], E317 [18FE], E615 [4AP], E675 [8AP], E1105 [15JN]

GAO: require audits of financial statements, H4733, H4734 [7JY], H8905 [14DE]

Gaskill, Robert C.: Prince William County, VA, NAACP ``Salute to Veterans'' Freedom Fund Banquet honoree, E521 [17MR]

General Electric Co.: require Dept. of Defense to conduct a national security review of joint venture with the Chinese firm AVIC to develop jet avionic systems, H7637 [16NO]

Gilboe, Timothy K.: Silver Star recipient, E2332 [20DE]

Government: prioritize obligations for continued payment if the statutory debt limit is reached and appropriate funds for pay and allowances of the Armed Forces (H.R. 2496), H5117 [15JY], H5390 [22JY]

———shutdown relative to budget process, H2337 [6AP]

Grapevine, TX: tribute to Valor Commitment Dedication Memorial remembrance service to commemorate anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1575 [9SE]

Guam: anniversary of Japanese invasion during World War II, E2223 [12DE]

———military construction projects funding, H8923 [14DE]

Gulf War Illness Research Program: funding through reductions in Pentagon Channel funding, H4598 [6JY], E1254 [7JY]

Haseman, John B.: Defense Attache System Hall of Fame inductee, E1711 [23SE]

Haugland, Gabriel: Army Combat Infantryman Badge recipient, E819 [5MY]

Hauser, Thomas: Army Soldier of the Year award recipient, H7314 [3NO]

Hawaii: premiere of documentary ``Under a Jarvis Moon'' which paid tribute to the Hui Panalaau, E842 [10MY]

Health: protect Medicare, TRICARE, and VA health care programs, H2680, H2683 [14AP]

Health care professionals: expand State licensure exception to allow certain health care professionals to work across State lines without having to obtain a new license, H3691 [26MY], E960 [26MY]

Hedin, Andrew S.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2067 [16NO]

Hegar, Mary O. Jennings: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2065 [16NO]

Hillsborough County, FL: tribute to Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office program to conduct honor escorts for fallen soldiers, E2294 [16DE]

Hiyakumoto, Larry I.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2065 [16NO]

Homosexuality: prohibit funding to implement directive allowing military chaplains to perform same-sex marriages in States where they are legal, H4706, H4741, H4742 [7JY]

House Rules: require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (H. Res. 15), H72 [6JA]

Houston, TX: tribute to Young Scholars Academy for Excellence students for yellow ribbons honoring troops returning from Iraq, H8981 [15DE]

Human, Social, and Culture Modeling Program: terminate, H3664, H3665 [25MY]

Human rights: prohibit funding for contractors who engage in human trafficking and labor abuses, H4709 [7JY]

———prohibit provision of military assistance to countries that recruit and use child soldiers, H4726 [7JY]

Human Technologies Corp.: tribute, E1395 [25JY]

Hunt, Rhys W.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2067 [16NO]

Illinois: tribute to Naval Station Great Lakes training facility, H3095 [5MY]

Immigration: provide technology and intelligence gathering practices used in overseas conflicts to assist in border security, H3603 [25MY]

Indian Head, MD: Naval Surface Warfare Center Reactive Materials Team recipient of Dept. of the Navy Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award, E1043 [3JN]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, H3738-H3749 [26MY], E978 [27MY], E1001 [31MY], E1007 [1JN], E1025 [2JN]

———extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 269), H3353-H3361, H3396 [24MY]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), H518, H519, H520-H528 [8FE], H559 [9FE], H731-H745 [14FE], H800 [15FE], E171 [9FE], E189 [10FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), Senate amendment, H1075-H1080 [17FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration (H. Res. 79), H621-H631 [10FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 93), H951-H957 [16FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), motion to recommit, H742, H743 [14FE]

———extend certain provisions relating to individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers (H.R. 1800), H3741 [26MY]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H1969-H1973 [17MR]

———defense intelligence financial statements audit, H3394 [24MY]

———intelligence and military mission which led to death of Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen, H6501-H6503 [3OC]

———Office of the Director of National Intelligence and Dept. of Defense development of a coordinated intelligence community strategy to counter improvised explosive devices operations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, H6029 [9SE]

Iraq: decision to close Camp Ashraf, E2252 [14DE]

———ensure that humanitarian protections are upheld for the residents of Camp Ashraf (H. Res. 231), E2218 [8DE]

———report on congressional delegation trip relative to the killing of Iranian political dissidents at Camp Ashraf by Iraqi authorities, H4067 [13JN]

Iraqi Security Forces Fund: funding, H875 [15FE]

Israeli Cooperative Program: funding through reductions in Air Force NATO research and development funding, H4606, H4607 [6JY]

———funding through reductions in Navy NATO research and development funding, H4605 [6JY]

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.: acknowledgement that military personnel were overcharged for home loans and wrongfully foreclosed upon, E77 [19JA]

Japan: construction of a Marine Corps Air Station replacement facility in Okinawa, H8930 [14DE]

Jews: review military service records of Jewish American World War I veterans to determine whether they should be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, H3710 [26MY]

Jones, John W., Jr.: Prince William County, VA, NAACP ``Salute to Veterans'' Freedom Fund Banquet honoree, E521 [17MR]

Jones, Tiejie A.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2065 [16NO]

Keegan, Thomas W.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2066 [16NO]

Kenney, Joseph R.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2068 [16NO]

Korean War Commemoration Committee: anniversary, E2052 [15NO]

Korean War National Museum: establish, H3710 [26MY]

Labbe, Joshua A.: Silver Star recipient, E416 [3MR]

Law enforcement: transfer certain military equipment returning from Iraq to Federal and State agencies (H.R. 3422), H7592 [15NO], H7638 [16NO]

Law enforcement officers: provide police officers, criminal investigators, and game law enforcement officers with authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms (H.R. 324), E99 [24JA]

Lebanon, MO: tribute to Missouri National Guard 3d Battalion, 135th Theater Aviation Battalion, E497 [16MR]

Lemoore, CA: anniversary of Naval Air Station Lemoore, E1936 [26OC]

Levesque, Steve: National Association of Defense Communities Base Redevelopment Leadership Award recipient, E1508 [5AU]

Lewis-McChord AFB, WA: 446th Airlift Wing recipient of Air Force Meritorious Unit Award, E1785 [6OC]

———tribute to 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) members who were Distinguished Flying Cross award recipients, E1788 [6OC]

LHA 7 amphibious warship program: funding, H3676-H3678 [25MY]

Libya: call on U.S. allies to fund NATO mission against Libya, H2033 [29MR]

———cease use of force by U.S. Armed Forces unless such use of force is authorized by Congress, H2043, H2045 [30MR], H3417 [25MY]

———clarify U.S. objectives, military role, and costs relative to strategy to remove Muammar Qaddafi from power, H2271 [4AP], H4509 [23JN]

———require the President to recommend specific reductions in non-security discretionary appropriations to offset costs of military operations (H.R. 1323), H4006 [3JN]

Loretto, PA: tribute to Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel Altar and Rosary Society, E2330 [20DE]

Lucedale, MS: tribute to 287th Engineer Co., Army National Guard, E454 [10MR]

Luttrell, Marcus: tribute to publication of ``Lone Survivor—The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10'', H2543 [8AP]

Matayoshi, Shinyei (Rocky): Army Distinguished Service Cross recipient, E1033 [2JN]

McNerney, David: Medal of Honor recipient, H7315 [3NO]

Mental health: enhance suicide prevention program by requiring suicide prevention training during recruit basic training, preseparation counseling, and mental health assessments, H3603 [25MY]

———post-acute treatment guidelines for traumatic brain injury implementation funding, H4704, H4705 [7JY]

———prioritize suicide prevention programs, H4648 [6JY]

———traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder research and development funding, H4598-H4600 [6JY], H8013 [1DE], H8917 [14DE]

———traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder treatment funding, H4609, H4610 [6JY]

Meyer, Dakota: Medal of Honor recipient, H6218 [15SE], E1641, E1649 [15SE], E1699 [23SE]

Military musical units: funding, H4624, H4625, H4666 [6JY], E1346 [18JY]

Military Selective Service Act: deauthorize, H908 [15FE]

———deauthorize except during a Presidentially-declared national emergency (H.R. 621), E197 [10FE]

Millsboro, PA: tribute to Heroes Run/Walk event to benefit memorial funds to honor Gregory Cox and Steven Phillips, E1620 [14SE]

Minuteman III Warm Line Solid Rocket Motor Sustainment program: funding, H4712, H4713 [7JY]

Mission Force Enhancement Transfer Fund: prohibit funding, H3674, H3675 [25MY]

Mississippi: tribute to Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Salute to the Military formal event recognizing the service and sacrifice of Armed Forces members, H7020 [25OC]

Motor vehicles: prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H4714 [7JY]

National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR): sponsorship funding, H1144, H1145 [17FE], E276 [18FE], E500 [16MR]

National Commission on Presidential War Powers and Civil Liberties: establish (H.R. 109), E2 [5JA]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: review and implement recommendations, H8999-H9001 [15DE]

National Defense Education Program: prohibit transfer of funds from K-12 education component, H3713 [26MY]

National Guard: anniversary, H8742 [13DE], E2246 [13DE], E2262 [14DE]

———anniversary of helicopter crash in Georgia that killed members from Camp Pendleton Red Horse Guard Unit in Virginia Beach, VA, H1642 [9MR]

———elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, E973 [27MY]

———elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (H.R. 644), E190 [10FE]

———elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and reestablish position of Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau, H8936 [14DE]

———eliminate inequities in the treatment of technicians and reduce retirement eligibility age for non-regular service (H.R. 1169), E513 [17MR]

———Integrated Readiness Training Program funding, H3719 [26MY]

———military construction funding through reductions in NATO Security Investment Program funding, H4046, H4047 [13JN]

———provide for employment and reemployment rights for certain individuals ordered to full-time service (H.R. 1811), E848 [10MY]

———tribute to 2d Platoon, Co. B, 2d Battalion, 162d Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, E21 [6JA]

———tribute to Maine Army National Guard Military Funeral Honors Program, E1707 [23SE]

———Yellow Ribbon Program funding, H1310 [18FE]

National Military Appreciation Month: observance, H3207 [11MY]

National Month of the Military Child: observance, H2674 [14AP]

National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (H. Res. 19), H234 [18JA], H329 [19JA], H418 [24JA], H4679 [7JY], H4857, H4859 [12JY], H5496 [26JY], H6145 [14SE], H6351 [22SE], H6514 [4OC], H7216 [2NO], H7721 [17NO], H7937 [30NO], H8143 [6DE], H8196 [7DE]

———deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities, H73 [6JA], H106 [7JA], H235 [18JA], H259 [19JA], H1074, H1093 [17FE], H1399 [1MR], H8012 [1DE]

———deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (H.R. 152), H797 [15FE], H2319 [5AP], H6844, H6845 [12OC]

———ensure any investigation of U.S. citizens under certain extended authorities not circumvent the Constitution and provide expedited review of such violations, H742, H743 [14FE]

———maintain National Guard assistance in U.S.-Mexico border control activities, H1896 [16MR], H3638 [25MY]

———require all young persons to perform military or civilian service and allow induction to uniformed services during wartime (H.R. 1152), H1942 [17MR], H4464 [23JN]

Natural resources: improve natural resources management planning for State-owned facilities used for national defense (H.R. 1670), E779 [2MY]

Navy: anniversary, E1862 [13OC]

———anniversary of aviation, E2010 [4NO]

———anniversary of Naval aviation, E83 [20JA]

———clarify reduction of Navy Military Construction authorization, E2295 [16DE]

———environmental protection research funding, H4604 [6JY]

———nuclear-powered aircraft carrier homeport construction at Naval Station Mayport, FL, funding, E2281 [15DE]

———provide authority to enter into multiyear contracts for construction of Ford-class aircraft carriers, H3595 [25MY]

———shipbuilding funding, H8929 [14DE]

Navy Northwest Training Range Complex: funding, E1270 [8JY]

Nelson, Eric: Dept. of the Army General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award recipient, E827 [5MY]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E73 [19JA]

New Orleans Hornets (basketball team): tribute to care packages for troops in Afghanistan, H3058 [4MY]

Nguyen, Hung D.: Air Medal With Valor recipient, E2064 [16NO]

Northern Command (NORTHCOM): funding, E1003 [31MY]

Nuclear weapons: funding, H6680 [11OC]

———require U.S. Strategic Command to conduct study to determine whether proposed U.S. nuclear forces would be capable of meeting objectives of nuclear deterrence and defense, E2310 [19DE]

———submit report on Russian nuclear forces and the U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), H3718 [26MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H4786-H4791 [8JY]

Office of the Sec. of Defense: defense-wide operation and maintenance funding, H4596, H4597 [6JY]

Oklahoma: tribute to Army National Guard 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Stabilization Transitions Team, and 146th Air Support Operations Squadron, E455 [10MR]

Olympia (U.S.S.): mint commemorative coins (H.R. 3180), E1835 [12OC]

Omaha, NE: tribute to Marine Corps Engineer Maintenance Co., 4th Maintenance Battalion 4th Marine Logistics Group, E671 [8AP]

Overseas contingency operations: funding, H9898 [16DE]

Overseas Contingency Operations Transfer Fund: funding, H4655, H4656 [6JY], H4708, H4736, H4737 [7JY]

Pacific Lutheran University: tribute to Air Force Reserve Training Corps, E939 [24MY]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance, H4711, H4712 [7JY]

———U.S. policy, H7937 [30NO]

Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund: funding, H4653, H4654, H4662, H4663 [6JY]

Peer-Reviewed Prostate Cancer Research Program: funding, H4607-H4609 [6JY]

Pennsylvania: report on constituent work period, H3229 [12MY]

Peoria, IL: establish September 11th Remembrance Day, E1588 [9SE]

Petry, Leroy A.: Medal of Honor recipient, H4869 [12JY], E1375 [21JY]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry, H7719 [17NO]

Pine Creek, WV: tribute to Adkins brothers for military service, E2278 [15DE]

Plourde, Thomas: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E1978 [2NO]

Political campaigns: prohibit funding to implement any regulation or Executive order requiring Federal contractors to disclose political contributions, H4721, H4722 [7JY]

———require Federal contractors to disclose political contributions, H4707 [7JY]

POW: efficacy of enhanced interrogation techniques in the war on terror, H3095, H3096 [5MY]

———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission, H1598 [8MR]

Power resources: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H4060 [13JN], H4719, H4720 [7JY], E990 [27MY], E1088 [14JN]

———reduce vulnerability of fuel convoys and report on energy efficiency and onsite renewable energy generation, H3614 [25MY]

———reform energy policy (H.R. 2266), E1139 [21JN]

Principal Financial Group (company): Dept. of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Freedom Award recipient, E1033 [2JN]

Purple Heart Day: observance, E1519 [12AU]

Ragsdale, Floyd D.: Bronze Star recipient, E1869 [14OC]

Rascon, Alfred: Medal of Honor recipient, E1705 [23SE]

Recycled materials: submit report on feasibility of recycling rare earth elements, H3705 [26MY]

Red, Jason R.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2067 [16NO]

Reed, Kendall: Dept. of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve State Chairman Award recipient, E1030 [2JN]

Regelin, Chad R.: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Navy Soldier of the Year Award recipient, E1795 [6OC]

Renewable energy: clarify that direct use solar energy is considered a renewable energy source, H3705 [26MY]

———prohibit acquisition of certain renewable energy technology from foreign manufacturers through Power Purchase Agreements, E1268 [8JY]

Research: encourage the Medical Research Program to use the most advanced technology when researching certain diseases, H3602 [25MY]

Research, development, test, and evaluation: funding, H854 [15FE], H4738, H4739 [7JY]

Rhode Island: tribute to Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award finalists and semifinalists, H5502 [26JY]

Ridgecrest, CA: tribute to Armed Forces Day, E854 [11MY]

Robins AFB, GA: anniversary, E1045 [3JN]

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge: dissolution of Rocky Mountain Arsenal Restoration Advisory Board, E1981 [2NO]

Rodriguez, Amilcar: Silver Star recipient, E1418 [27JY]

Romanillo, Luigge: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2062 [16NO]

Russia: limit sharing of missile defense technology, H8144 [6DE]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard, H3718 [26MY]

Schmalz, Anthony T.: Dept. of Defense Joint Service Achievement Medal recipient, H7918 [29NO]

Schools: direct local educational agencies to release secondary school student information to military recruiters unless the student's parent provides written request against the release (H.R. 637), E195 [10FE]

———prohibit funding for repair, renovation, and construction of certain public schools on military bases, H4735, H4736 [7JY], E1274 [8JY]

Seibert, Melissa: American Red Cross Ohio Commendation Medal recipient, E1697 [22SE]

Seymour Johnson AFB, NC: Fourth Fighter Wing recipient of Air Force Historical Foundation James H. (Jimmy) Doolittle Award, E1019 [2JN]

Ships and vessels: clarify that definition of ``sunken military craft'' will only include vessels, warships, or naval auxiliaries on military, noncommercial service when sunk, H3652 [25MY]

———conduct study to determine the domestic capacity to manufacture ship shafts and other forged components used by surface and sub-surface vessels, H3706 [26MY]

———instruct Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) to update and expand study on seaports, E1003 [31MY]

———strategic seaport program funding, H4734 [7JY]

———strategic seaports infrastructure funding, H3704 [26MY]

Siegal, Sylvan: Bronze Star recipient, E1022 [2JN]

Silvis, IL: recognize memorial park on Hero Street USA as Hero Street Memorial Park and encourage town to continue to support park at no cost to U.S. taxpayers (H. Res. 381), H7167 [1NO], E1917 [24OC]

Somerset County, NJ: anniversary of John Basilone Memorial Parade, E1736 [3OC]

Southeast Asia: call for a peaceful resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea, condemn use of force by Chinese vessels, and support U.S. military operations supporting navigation rights (H. Res. 352), H6151 [14SE]

Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program: funding, H4596 [6JY]

Studer, Kerry M.: Bronze Star recipient, E1033 [2JN]

Surface Launch Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile System program: funding, H1223, H1224 [18FE]

Taiwan: sale of F-16 fighters, E2099 [18NO]

Task Force for Business and Stability Operations in Afghanistan: prohibit funding, H4668 [6JY], E1346 [18JY]

Taxation: create tax credits for employers who hire veterans returning from war and veterans with service-connected disabilities, H7082 [26OC], H7242, H7243 [2NO]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5978 [8SE], H6013, H6037-H6040 [9SE], H6045, H6091-H6094 [12SE], H6794 [12OC], E1564 [8SE], E1576, E1578, E1579, E1580, E1581, E1583, E1584, E1590 [9SE], E1593, E1594, E1596, E1599, E1601 [12SE]

———anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 391), H6019, H6032 [9SE], E1577, E1582 [9SE], E1640 [15SE]

———award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (H.R. 3421), H8825-H8828 [13DE]

———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts, H3650, H3651 [25MY]

———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (H.R. 478), H686 [11FE]

Texas: anniversary of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, North Texas Commission, and United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO), Welcome Home a Hero Program, E1141 [21JN]

———tribute to 3d Congressional District service academy nominees, E1181 [23JN]

369th Veterans' Association, Inc.: tribute, E2067 [16NO]

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (organization): tribute, E981 [27MY]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy: modify process for congressional nomination of individuals for appointment as cadets (H.R. 3695), E2271 [15DE]

U.S. Institute of Peace: funding, H3693-H3695 [26MY], E1031 [2JN]

U.S. Joint Forces Command: disestablishment, closure, or realignment funding, H1273, H1274 [18FE]

U.S. Military Academy: anniversary, E497 [16MR]

U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association: tribute to Distinguished Graduate Award recipients, H2218 [1AP]

U.S. Navy Nurse Corps: anniversary, E873 [12MY]

U.S. Northern Command: increase effectiveness, H3718 [26MY]

United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO): tribute to USO Gala, E1795 [6OC]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions, H3738-H3749 [26MY], E978 [27MY], E1001 [31MY], E1007 [1JN], E1025 [2JN]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), H518, H519, H520-H528 [8FE], H559 [9FE], H731-H745 [14FE], H800 [15FE], E171 [9FE], E189 [10FE], E225 [15FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), Senate amendment, H1075-H1080 [17FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration (H. Res. 79), H621-H631 [10FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 93), H951-H957 [16FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), motion to recommit, H742, H743 [14FE]

———extend certain provisions relating to access to business records and roving wiretaps (H.R. 1800), H3741 [26MY]

———extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 269), H3353-H3361, H3396 [24MY]

University of Washington: tribute to Air Force Reserve Training Corps, E939 [24MY]

Utah: convey certain public land within the boundaries of Camp Williams to support training and readiness of the Utah National Guard (H.R. 686), H6470, H6471 [3OC]

Veterans: assist veterans with transition from the military to civilian job market, H604 [10FE], H939 [16FE]

———issue a medal to those who died after service in the Vietnamese Conflict as a result of that service (H.R. 540), E383 [1MR]

———need for veterans who served in Iraq to have medical care, mental health services, and nursing home care, H8956 [14DE]

———prohibit funding to provide disability compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder if not related to combat zone activities, H4061 [13JN]

———provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs and mental health services and substance abuse treatments, H7222 [2NO]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits, H6684, H6685 [11OC]

———reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, H7639, H7650-H7661 [16NO], H7920 [29NO], H8957 [14DE]

———restore funding to programs that provide assistance to amputees and other wounded veterans, H3980 [2JN]

Veterans Day: observance, H7212 [2NO], H7336 [4NO], H7586 [15NO], E2067 [16NO]

V-22 Osprey: funding, H846, H847, H850 [15FE], H1091 [17FE], H3596, H3597 [25MY]

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center: guidelines for visiting injured or ill servicemen, H8072 [1DE]

War: domestic and international impact of military involvement in the Middle East and central Asia, H377 [20JA]

———recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H400 [24JA], H2272 [4AP], H2336 [6AP], H3922 [2JN], H4469 [23JN], H4861 [12JY], H5245 [20JY], H5949 [7SE], H5972 [8SE], H6348 [22SE], E1774 [5OC], E1861 [13OC]

———recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H3051, H3052 [4MY]

———require posting on a public website the cost to each U.S. taxpayer of the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya, H4745, H4746 [7JY]

War Powers Resolution: compliance relative to U.S. enforcement of no-fly zone over Libya, H2048 [30MR], H2111, H2119-H2122 [31MR], H2321 [5AP], H2335 [6AP]

———enforce, H2271 [4AP], H3417 [25MY], H4024 [3JN], H4755 [8JY]

———prohibit funding to contravene, H4058, H4059 [13JN], H4710, H4711 [7JY]

Ward, J. Oscar: efforts to assist in return of body of Bradley Gaudet to final resting place in Gladewater, TX, E1771 [5OC]

Weapons: ballistic missile defense program funding, H1311 [18FE]

———remove satellites and related components from U.S. Munitions List, H3668, H3669 [25MY]

Webster, Joshua M.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2065 [16NO]

Wedell, Ernest: Army Combat Infantryman Badge recipient, E1885 [14OC]

Weeks, Jose: Army Gruber Award recipient, E1253 [7JY]

Wenthe, Mathew C.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2068 [16NO]

West Chester, PA: tribute to B. Reed Henderson High School graduates who served in the Armed Forces, E1735 [3OC]

Wheeling, WV: tribute to Co. C, 1st Battalion, 150th Aviation Unit, Army National Guard, H8970 [15DE]

Wilmington, NC: recognition as ``America's World War II City'', E733 [15AP]

Winchester, VA: tribute to Corps of Engineers Middle East District, E1233 [6JY]

World War I: tribute to African-American 371st Infantry Regiment, E928 [23MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service for World War II service, E1980 [2NO]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 2447), H7004 [24OC], H7019, H7024-H7030, H7043, H7044, H7045 [25OC], E1263 [7JY], E2003 [3NO], E2063 [16NO]

———tribute to former POW, E2077 [17NO]

———tribute to Seaton, England, residents for support of American Armed Forces members prior to the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious landing at Normandy, France, E929 [23MY]

———tribute to U.S.A.T. Dorchester, E72 [19JA]

———tribute to veterans, E2009 [4NO]

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: grand opening of Fisher House, E650 [6AP]

Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program: funding through reductions in Afghanistan security forces funding, H4770, H4771 [8JY]

Ziegler, Melvin E.: Bronze Star recipient, E132 [26JA]

Remarks in Senate

Aerostar International, Inc.: tribute, S5495 [12SE]

Afghanistan: eliminate use and smuggling of ammonium nitrate to reduce proliferation of improvised explosive devices, S7652 [17NO]

———expedite transition of U.S. military and security operations to the Government of Afghanistan, S7675 [17NO], S8046-S8048 [30NO], S8132 [1DE]

———strategy for continued U.S. military presence, S2565 [2MY]

Air Force: modify certain authorities relating to the strategic airlift aircraft force structure (S. 1704), S6511 [13OC]

———require a report on Air Force Materiel Command reorganization, S7814 [18NO]

———require report on effects of changing flag officer positions within Air Force Materiel Command, S7964 [29NO]

———strategic airlift aircraft force structure funding, S7651, S7652 [17NO]

Alaska: authorize conveyance of land and exchange at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, S7822 [18NO]

Anti-Defamation League: tribute to ``9/11 Ten Years Later—The Changing Face of Hate, Terrorism and Democracy in America'' report, S5991 [26SE]

Appropriations: across-the-board funding reduction, S7643 [17NO]

———assess effectiveness of coalition support fund reimbursements to Pakistan in support of military operations in Afghanistan, S8034, S8035 [30NO]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), S6014 [3OC], S6146 [5OC], S6292-S6294, S6323 [6OC], S6365, S6366 [11OC], S6628-S6633 [18OC], S8140-S8142 [1DE], S8179 [5DE], S8410 [7DE]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), conference report, S8596 [14DE], S8626-S8664 [15DE]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 92), S8664 [15DE]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 92)—unanimous-consent agreement, S8654 [15DE]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), insert S. 1867 language in lieu, S8138 [1DE]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), unanimous-consent agreement, S8378 [6DE]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7638-S7648, S7650-S7677, S7684-S7694 [17NO], S7785-S7824 [18NO], S7884-S7898, S7902-S7904 [28NO], S7937, S7940-S7958, S7960-S7987 [29NO], S8009, S8012, S8059-S8062 [30NO], S8083, S8088-S8103, S8105-S8110, S8112-S8118, S8122-S8138 [1DE]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), unanimous-consent agreement, S7903 [28NO], S7983 [29NO]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 981), S2947 [12MY]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1363), S2148 [6AP], S2216, S2229, S2232-S2237, S2239-S2241, S2243, S2246-S2251, S2253, S2260, S2284, S2286 [7AP], S2288, S2293, S2311, S2314, S2317, S2320, S2323, S2325, S2340-S2342, S2362 [8AP], S2381 [12AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), S2367, S2375 [12AP], S2410, S2434, S2438-S2441 [13AP], S2460, S2463-S2468, S2470, S2477, S2480-S2493 [14AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to Planned Parenthood funding (H. Con. Res. 36), S2422-S2426, S2433, S2441 [13AP], S2460, S2463-S2468, S2476, S2479, S2488-S2490 [14AP], S2618 [3MY]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to Planned Parenthood funding (H. Con. Res. 36), unanimous-consent agreement, S2438 [13AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to health care reform funding (H. Con. Res. 35), S2422-S2426, S2432 [13AP], S2461, S2465, S2467, S2489 [14AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to health care reform funding (H. Con. Res. 35), unanimous-consent agreement, S2438 [13AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), unanimous-consent agreement, S2438 [13AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S822 [17FE], S1022 [28FE], S1023-S1028 [1MR], S1087 [2MR], S1179, S1185-S1193, S1204, S1206-S1208 [3MR], S1245-S1247 [4MR], S1415-S1419, S1421-S1495 [9MR], S1515, S1533, S1544 [10MR], S1591 [14MR], S1614, S1650 [15MR], S1728 [16MR], S1908 [29MR], S1950 [30MR], S2005, S2014, S2035-S2037 [31MR], S2114 [5AP], S2157, S2181, S2186 [6AP], S2236, S2254 [7AP], S2293, S2304 [8AP], S2438, S2439 [13AP], S3717 [13JN]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), motion to proceed, S1247-S1250 [4MR], S1309-S1313, S1315-S1318, S1320 [7MR], S1336-S1348, S1350-S1360, S1394-S1398 [8MR]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S1362 [8MR]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent request, S1247 [4MR]

———making for disaster relief requirements (H.R. 3672), S8753, S8756, S8758 [17DE]

———making for disaster relief requirements (H.R. 3672), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 94), S8708-S8711, S8716, S8727 [16DE], S8759 [17DE]

———making for disaster relief requirements (H.R. 3672), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 94)—unanimous-consent agreement, S8742 [16DE]

———making for disaster relief requirements (H.R. 3672), unanimous-consent agreement, S8742 [16DE]

———making for disaster relief requirements (H.R. 3672), unanimous-consent request, S8745 [17DE]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces (S. Con. Res. 4), S3460 [26MY]

———require reports on management, S2012 [31MR]

Armed Forces: allow for certiorari review of certain cases denied relief or review by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (S. 1664), S6334 [6OC]

———appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members continue to receive pay when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs (S. 1365), S4888, S4889 [26JY], S4945 [27JY]

———appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members continue to receive pay when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs (S. 724), S2152 [6AP], S2233, S2257, S2258 [7AP], S2291, S2292, S2304, S2305, S2309, S2322, S2325, S2333, S2338-S2340 [8AP], S4264 [30JN]

———appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members continue to receive pay when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs (S. 774), S2359 [8AP]

———assist States in providing counseling and reintegration services for members of Reserve components ordered to active duty, returning from such active duty, veterans, and their families, S8023 [30NO]

———assist States in providing counseling and reintegration services for members of Reserve components ordered to active duty, returning from such active duty, veterans, and their families (S. 1820), S7191 [8NO]

———authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.J. Res. 68), S4050, S4054 [23JN]

———authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (S.J. Res. 20), S3941-S3945 [21JN], S3981, S4011-S4014 [22JN], S4323-S4325 [5JY]

———authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (S.J. Res. 20), motion to proceed, S4313-S4319 [5JY]

———authorize military operations in Libya, S3861 [16JN]

———authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents, S7822 [18NO]

———authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (S. 1768), S6923 [31OC]

———authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (S. 542), S1549 [10MR]

———clarify authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S8053 [30NO], S8122-S8124 [1DE]

———commemorate and honor service and sacrifice of members and their families as combat mission in Iraq draws to a close (S. Res. 349), S8759, S8760 [17DE]

———deployment of troops to Central Africa to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army, S6574 [17OC], S6728 [19OC]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, S3310 [25MY], S3911-S3913 [20JN], S3955-S3961, S3966 [21JN], S3991 [22JN], S4050, S4053, S4054, S4059 [23JN]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Iraq, S5357-S5361 [7SE], S7165 [8NO]

———enforcement of no-fly zone over Libya, S1880 [28MR], S1921 [29MR], S1951-S1953 [30MR], S2010 [31MR]

———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, S8179 [5DE]

———exempt active-duty members with conditional residence status serving abroad from time period requirements to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove conditional status (H.R. 398), S7390 [10NO], S8158 [1DE]

———exempt active-duty members with conditional residence status serving abroad from time period requirements to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove conditional status (S. 1808), S7328 [10NO]

———express the sense of the Senate that the President does not have the constitutional authority to authorize a military attack not involving an actual or imminent threat to the country, S1962-S1964 [30MR], S2111 [5AP]

———funding, S4830 [22JY]

———implement deadline for withdrawal of troops from Iraq, S5753 [20SE]

———improve access to mental health counselors, S7894 [28NO]

———improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (S. 951), S2881 [11MY], S2921 [12MY], S3402 [26MY]

———increase mileage reimbursement rate for members during permanent change of station and authorize transport of vehicles of members stationed on nonforeign areas outside the continental U.S. (S. 472), S1222 [3MR]

———lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities, S8133 [1DE]

———limit authority to detain certain persons under authorizations for use of military force to persons captured abroad, S7961 [29NO], S8025 [30NO], S8096-S8103, S8107 [1DE]

———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7960-S7963 [29NO], S8025, S8036-S8045, S8048 [30NO], S8088-S8093, S8110, S8122-S8125, S8140-S8142 [1DE], S8633-S8636, S8645-S8647, S8650-S8664 [15DE]

———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (S. 2003), S8651, S8658-S8660 [15DE]

———preserve documentary evidence of incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military, S8059, S8060 [30NO]

———prohibit commercial airlines from charging certain excess baggage fees for members deploying or returning from overseas contingency operations, S4929 [27JY]

———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya (S.J. Res. 18), S3617-S3620 [8JN], S3862 [16JN]

———protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation, S8136 [1DE]

———provide behavioral health services to members of Reserve components necessary to meet pre-deployment and post-deployment readiness and fitness standards, S8024 [30NO]

———provide for enhanced reimbursement of National Guard and Reserve members for certain travel expenses, S8596 [14DE]

———provide for expedited airport security screenings for members traveling on official orders (H.R. 1801), S8485, S8486 [12DE]

———provide for expedited airport security screenings for members traveling on official orders (S. 1954), S8485 [12DE]

———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans, S2603 [3MY]

———recognize service of women, S3220 [23MY]

———recognize service of women (S. Con. Res. 8), S1021 [28FE]

———reduce end strength level for troops in Europe, S7809 [18NO], S8049 [30NO]

———repeal authorization of use of military force against Iraq, S7674, S7675 [17NO], S7957, S7968-S7970 [29NO]

———retain members of Reserve components on active duty for a period following extended deployments in homeland defense missions to support reintegration into civilian life, S7802 [18NO]

———retain members of Reserve components on active duty for a period following extended deployments in homeland defense missions to support reintegration into civilian life (S. 1839), S7369 [10NO]

———review authority to detain and prosecute certain persons under authorizations for use of military force, S7655-S7677 [17NO], S7796-S7799, S7803 [18NO], S7941-S7957, S7960 [29NO], S8655 [15DE]

———support programs providing pro bono legal assistance (S. 1106), S3438 [26MY]

———treat service as a member of the Alaska Territorial Guard during World War II as active service for purposes of retired pay, S7279 [9NO]

———tribute for assistance in combating pirates off the Somali coast, S3150 [19MY]

———tribute to Hawaii National Guard 25th Infantry Division, Headquarters Element, S8726 [16DE]

———tribute to Kansas National Guard 1st Infantry Division, S626 [8FE]

———tribute to Kentucky Army National Guard, S7358 [10NO]

———tribute to members and veterans from Alaska, S7279 [9NO]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, S2565, S2567 [2MY], S8373 [6DE]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. Con. Res. 13), S3365 [25MY]

———tribute to members from Arkansas killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S5708 [19SE]

———tribute to members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S4326 [5JY], S7446 [15NO]

———tribute to members from Mississippi killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S3417 [26MY]

———tribute to members from Pennsylvania killed in military action in Afghanistan, S403-S405 [1FE]

———tribute to members serving and members killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S5185 [1AU]

———tribute to military leadership nominees, S5223 [2AU]

———tribute to Navy SEALS, S2601 [3MY]

———tribute to 389th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, S7117 [3NO]

———withdrawal of troops from Iraq, S8575 [14DE], S8773 [17DE]

Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program: authorize educational assistance for pursuit of advanced degrees in physical therapy and occupational therapy, S7894 [28NO]

———authorize educational assistance for pursuit of advanced degrees in physical therapy and occupational therapy (S. 1976), S8462 [8DE]

Army Dental Corps: anniversary (S. Res. 96), S1707 [15MR]

Aviation: F-35 Joint Strike Fighter competitive engine program funding, S1488 [9MR], S8162-S8164 [5DE]

———include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border, S7791 [18NO]

———include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (S. 1485), S5260 [2AU]

———include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (S. 1974), S8466 [8DE]

———report on impact of proposed FAA rule relative to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements, S8061 [30NO]

———stop transfer of MC-12W ISR aircraft from the Air Force to the Army, S7958 [29NO]

Bankruptcy: extend exemption from application of means-test presumption of abuse for qualifying Armed Forces Reserve component and National Guard members called to active duty or homeland defense activities (H.R. 2192), S8158 [1DE]

bin Laden, Osama: tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan (S. Res. 159), S2602-S2610 [3MY], S2727 [5MY]

———tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan (S. Res. 159), unanimous-consent agreement, S2603 [3MY]

———tribute to U.S. intelligence and military mission leading to death in Pakistan, S2559-S2561, S2564-S2568 [2MY], S2662-S2664 [4MY], S2897 [12MY]

Bixler, David J.: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Soldier of the Year Award recipient, S6043 [3OC]

Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.: revise Federal charter to reflect a change in eligibility requirements (S. 1541), S7874 [18NO], S8158 [1DE]

Boyd, James: tribute to feature in ``100 Faces of the War Experience'' exhibition, S641 [10FE]

Budget: implement a fully integrated finance and accounting system, S8433 [8DE]

Buy American Act: apply to the procurement of photovoltaic devices, S7791 [18NO], S8128, S8129 [1DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service for World War II service (S. Con. Res. 28), S5464 [8SE]

Cetnar, Joseph: award American Defense Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and Honorable Service Lapel Button posthumously, S5333 [6SE]

China: report on capabilities of the Chinese Air Force, S3535-S3537 [7JN]

Clackamas Community College: National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriotic Employer Award recipient, S612 [7FE]

Cole, James M.: suitability to be Deputy Attorney General relative to opinion on trial of enemy combatants by civilian courts instead of military tribunals, S2762-S2768, S2770, S2771 [9MY], S4139, S4144 [28JN]

Commanders Energy Response Program: funding, S8083 [1DE]

Commissaries: authorize a pilot program to sell certain products at commissaries that serve areas with military installations that have been adversely affected by a base closure or realignment (S. 1044), S3226 [23MY]

Commission on the Review of the Overseas Military Facility Structure of the U.S.: establish, S7963, S7964 [29NO], S8109 [1DE]

Connecticut: tribute to Sherwood Island State Park memorial for Connecticut victims of terrorist attacks, S2602 [3MY]

Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider information regarding domestic employment before awarding a Federal contract (S. 1363), S4558 [13JY]

———limit contractor salaries to no more than the salary of the President, S8109 [1DE]

———limit the use of cost-type contracts for major defense acquisition programs, S7811 [18NO], S8628-S8632 [15DE]

———phase out the use of private military contractors, S8032 [30NO]

———prohibit from requiring the disclosure of political contributions by an entity submitting an offer for a Federal contract, S7893 [28NO]

———prohibit funding to pay a contractor a salary that exceeds that of certain Government executives, S8115 [1DE]

———reform acquisition process, S8628-S8632 [15DE]

Cooperative Threat Reduction Program: modify authority to use funds for proliferation threat reduction projects and activities outside the former Soviet States (S. 293), S615 [7FE]

Corps of Engineers: anniversary of Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, S5241 [2AU]

———prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, S8756 [17DE]

Crime: prohibit trafficking in counterfeit military goods or services, S8649 [15DE]

———prohibit trafficking in counterfeit military goods or services (S. 1228), S4173 [29JN], S7662 [17NO]

Dawkins, Elisha L.: arrest for alleged passport fraud, S4192 [29JN]

Day of the Deployed: designate (S. Res. 295), S6621 [17OC]

Defense Intelligence Agency: anniversary (S. Res. 86), S1069, S1070 [1MR], S2969 [12MY]

Defense Legislative Fellow Program: tribute to participants, S7990 [29NO]

Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations, S7894 [28NO]

Dept. of Defense: report on status and improvement plan for renovation of Education Activity schools, S4701 [20JY]

Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials within the executive branch prior to making the decision to try an unprivileged enemy belligerent in Federal civilian court (S. 614), S1834 [17MR]

———decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in military tribunals, S2064 [4AP]

———decision to prosecute suspected terrorist Ahmed Abdulkadir Warsame in Federal civilian court rather than military tribunal, S4334, S4336 [6JY], S4425, S4431 [7JY]

———response to request from Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) for documents relative to process of Guantanamo Bay Detainee Review Task Force to detain, transfer, or release Guantanamo Bay detainees, S2767, S2770, S2771 [9MY]

———submit report detailing legal interpretations and analysis necessary to understand Federal Government's official interpretation of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, S3258-S3260 [24MY], S3369, S3370 [26MY]

Dept. of the Army: determine validity of certain Filipinos' claims that they performed military service on behalf of the U.S. during World War II (S. 63), S177 [25JA]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (S. 544), S1550 [10MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve education, employment, and independent living services for veterans, assistance for homeless veterans, health services, and departmental administration (S. 1060), S3341-S3343 [25MY], S7277 [9NO]

———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation, S7965 [29NO]

———temporarily preserve higher rates for tuition and fees at non-public institutions of higher education pursued by Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program enrollees (H.R. 1383), S4809, S4810 [21JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: cap funding at a level provided for in concurrent budget resolution for fiscal year 2012, S4662, S4663 [19JY], S4690, S4691 [20JY]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), S4505 [12JY], S4542 [13JY], S4577, S4588, S4600-S4602, S4605 [14JY], S4629 [18JY], S4651, S4660 [19JY], S4687, S4688, S4690, S4691, S4695, S4700-S4713 [20JY]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), conference report, S8693, S8704-S8706, S8711, S8717-S8721 [16DE], S8746, S8753-S8760, S8763-S8766 [17DE]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S8742 [16DE]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S8745 [17DE]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), motion to proceed, S4477 [11JY]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), unanimous-consent agreement, S4575 [14JY], S4669 [19JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: integrate electronic health information systems, S7353 [10NO]

Deutscher, Raymond: award several military medals and commendations posthumously, S5334 [6SE]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (S. 752), S2208 [6AP]

Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act: implementation, S5731, S5754, S5768 [20SE]

Economic Development Administration: clarify communities eligible for reduced local cost share for projects include areas affected by military base closures and realignment, S3765 [14JN]

Education: efforts of for-profit colleges and universities to recruit active-duty military personnel and veterans, S3153-S3160 [19MY]

———terminate Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary School System, transfer students to local school systems, and provide Impact Aid Program funding to such systems, S7957 [29NO]

Energy Conservation Investment Program: funding, S8032 [30NO]

Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle program: report on cost, schedule, and performance, S7985 [29NO]

———require a report explaining acquisition strategy, S7985 [29NO]

FAA: improve intergration of unmanned aerial system into the National Airspace System, S827 [17FE]

Fayetteville, AR: Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks recipient of Sec. of Veterans Affairs Robert W. Carey Performance Trophy Award, S8488 [12DE]

Federal agencies and departments: report evaluating the effectiveness of Inspectors General audits, S3478-S3481 [6JN], S4319-S4321 [5JY], S5004 [28JY]

Federal employees: provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil service (S. 514), S1411 [8MR]

Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: extend number of years that multiyear contracts may be entered into for purchase of advanced biofuel, S8131 [1DE]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Afghanistan, S373 [1FE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S2564, S2566 [2MY], S2759 [9MY], S3310 [25MY], S3742 [14JN], S3911-S3913 [20JN], S3966 [21JN], S3991 [22JN], S4053, S4054 [23JN], S5415 [8SE], S5472 [9SE], S5490-S5493 [12SE]

———require rescission or termination of Federal contracts and subcontracts with enemies of the U.S., S7651 [17NO], S7897 [28NO]

Fort Leavenworth, KS: tribute to Col. Arthur D. Simons Center for the Study of Interagency Cooperation, S6656 [18OC]

Fort Sill, OK: anniversary of U.S. Army Field Artillery School (S. Res. 186), S3061 [17MY]

Fort Smith AFB, AR: 188th Fighter Wing recipient of Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, S1891 [28MR]

Freedom of Information Act: improve treatment of certain sensitive national security information, S7800 [18NO], S8128 [1DE]

Funding, S1192 [3MR], S1478, S1488, S1492 [9MR], S1716 [16MR], S4905 [26JY], S5214, S5217 [2AU]

Giunta, Salvatore A.: Medal of Honor recipient (S. Con. Res. 3), S246 [25JA]

Global Hawk program: funding, S8113 [1DE]

Gold Star Wives Day: designate (S. Res. 130), S2143 [5AP]

Government: prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached by treating public debt payments, Social Security benefits, and Armed Forces allowances equally (S. 1420), S4915 [26JY], S4917, S4936 [27JY], S4996 [28JY]

———require contractors to make timely payments to subcontractors that are small business concerns, S7691 [17NO]

Greenlee, Sarah J.: Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year award recipient, S5771 [20SE]

Guam: redirection of operation and maintenance funds to Guam for mental health facility, cultural repository, and school bus fleet, S8718 [16DE]

Health: standards of medical care provided to members of the Oregon National Guard who were demobilizing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, S1673 [15MR]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, S3263 [24MY], S3292-S3311, S3319, S3320, S3322 [25MY], S3367-S3372, S3386-S3402 [26MY], S5239 [2AU]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), S621 [8FE], S727-S731 [15FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), unanimous-consent agreement, S727 [15FE]

———extend certain provisions relating to individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, S3210-S3212 [23MY], S3258 [24MY], S3293 [25MY]

———extend certain provisions (S. 149), S223 [25JA]

———extend certain provisions (S. 289), S549, S559 [3FE], S565 [4FE]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1022), S3116 [18MY], S3119 [19MY]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3210-S3212, S3214-S3219 [23MY], S3248-S3252, S3257-S3262 [24MY]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1114), S3396 [26MY]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1114), unanimous-consent request, S3396 [26MY]

Iraq: require epidemiological study on health of military personnel exposed to burn pit emissions at Joint Base Balad, S7965 [29NO]

———territorial conflict in the Kurdistan region, S7792 [18NO]

Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System: funding, S7985 [29NO]

Kelly, Colin P., Jr.: tribute (S. Res. 303), S7628 [16NO]

Kisters, Gerry H.: Medal of Honor recipient, S5185 [1AU]

Lane, Jay T.: Silver Star recipient, S6597 [17OC]

Law enforcement officers: increase accrual rate of retirement benefits for Pentagon Force Protection Agency officers (S. 1543), S5503 [12SE]

Libya: authorize continued U.S. military intervention, oppose use of ground troops, and impose a termination date for use of U.S. Armed Forces, S3882 [16JN]

———clarify U.S. objectives, military role, and costs relative to strategy to remove Muammar Qaddafi from power, S2017-S2019 [31MR], S2305-S2308 [8AP]

———declare a state of war exists between Libya and the U.S. and make provision to prosecute the same (S.J. Res. 13), S3245 [23MY], S3247 [24MY]

———declare a state of war exists between Libya and the U.S. and make provision to prosecute the same (S.J. Res. 15), S3362 [25MY]

———prohibit deployment of U.S. ground forces, including special operations forces, unless such use of force is authorized by Congress, S3744, S3745 [14JN]

———recognize the Transitional National Council as the sole legitimate governing authority and develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to remove Muammar Qaddafi from power, S4143 [28JN]

———recognize the Transitional National Council as the sole legitimate governing authority, implement a no-fly zone, and develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to remove Muammar Qaddafi from power, S1579-S1584 [14MR]

———require the President to submit a description of, and plan to achieve, U.S. policy objectives and a cost estimate and limitations on military operations, and seek authorization for use of military force (S. Res. 148), S2541 [14AP]

Little Rock, AR: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System recipient of Sec. of Veterans Affairs' Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award, S8488 [12DE]

Little Rock AFB, AR: tribute to 314th Airlift Wing, S5834 [21SE]

Marine Corps: anniversary, S7362 [10NO]

Meder, Raymond: award Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award, World War II Victory Medal, and Honorable Service Lapel Button posthumously, S5333 [6SE]

Mental health: authorize a pilot program on enhancements of efforts on mental health in the National Guard and Reserves through community partnerships (S. 1465), S5194 [1AU]

Meyer, Dakota: Medal of Honor recipient, S5640 [15SE]

Military Spouse Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 160), S2636 [3MY]

Mining and mineral resources: address issues relative to receipt of revenue from mineral exploration on military installations, S8061 [30NO]

Motor vehicles: allow purchase of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure under energy savings performance contracts, S8133 [1DE]

Mount Hood (U.S.S.): tribute, S861 [17FE]

National Airborne Day: designate (S. Res. 254), S5284 [2AU]

National Guard: addition of UH-72 Lakota Light Utility Helicopter into active fleet of South Dakota National Guard D Co. 1/112th Security and Support Battalion, S2925 [12MY]

———anniversary, S8596 [14DE], S8727 [16DE]

———authorize death benefits for Reserves who die during an authorized stay at their residence during or between successive days of inactive duty training, S7940 [29NO]

———elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, S7695 [17NO], S7887-S7891, S7896-S7898, S7902, S7903 [28NO], S7983 [29NO], S8131 [1DE], S8596 [14DE], S8652 [15DE]

———elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (S. 242), S365 [31JA]

———eliminate inequities in the treatment of technicians and reduce retirement eligibility age for non-regular service (S. 1893), S7708 [17NO]

———empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response, S7902, S7903 [28NO], S8131 [1DE], S8626, S8627, S8651, S8652 [15DE]

———empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (S. 1025), S3173 [19MY]

———provide for employment and reemployment rights for certain individuals ordered to full-time service (S. 1823), S7191 [8NO]

———provide that the basic housing allowance is not reduced when a member transitions between active duty and full-time National Guard duty without a break in active service, S8115, S8116 [1DE]

———resolve issues relative to critical skill bonus payments, S4664 [19JY]

———tribute to Maine 133d Engineer Battalion, S6180 [5OC]

———tribute to Maine Military Funeral Honors Program, S5531 [13SE]

National Guard Youth Challenge Program: prohibit expansion or operation of District of Columbia National Guard Youth Challenge Program in Anne Arundel County, MD, S7687 [17NO]

National Military Family Month: designate (S. Res. 17), S242 [25JA]

———observance, S7447 [15NO]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 202), S3453 [26MY], S3978 [21JN]

National security: address threat posed to U.S. and allies by missing man-portable air-defense systems from Libya, S7894 [28NO]

———consult with Armed Services committees in commissioning an independent assessment of U.S. security interests in East Asia and the Pacific region, S8060 [30NO]

———definition of core depot-level maintenance and repair capabilities, S8638-S8643 [15DE]

———include feasibility and advisability of establishing a missile defense site on the East Coast of the U.S. in Homeland Defense Hedging Strategy Review, S8061 [30NO]

———increase cybersecurity collaboration with Dept. of Homeland Security, S8049, S8050 [30NO]

———provide for greater interagency experience through the development of a national security and homeland security human capital strategy and interagency rotational service by employees, S7822 [18NO]

NATO: assess levels of U.S. financial and military support provided toward actions in comparison to other member nations, S3804 [15JN]

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA: tribute, S5014 [28JY]

Navy: anniversary, S6454 [12OC]

———assess advisability of stationing additional DDG-51 class destroyers at Naval Station Mayport, FL, S7964 [29NO]

———nuclear-powered aircraft carrier homeport construction at Naval Station Mayport, FL, funding, S8134 [1DE]

———prohibit funding for architectural, engineering, and construction design services to establish a homeport for a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier at Naval Station Mayport, FL, S4660-S4662 [19JY]

———prohibit funding for road improvements at Naval Station Mayport, FL, S4660-S4662 [19JY]

———shipbuilding funding, S7893 [28NO]

Nuclear weapons: maintain a triad of strategic nuclear delivery systems, S8112 [1DE]

Odierno, Ray T.: nomination to be Army Chief of Staff, S5223 [2AU]

Ohio: tribute to high school seniors deciding to enlist in the Armed Forces, S2923 [12MY]

Operation Hero Miles program: expand to include donations of travel benefits in the form of hotel points or awards for free or reduced-cost accommodations, S7687 [17NO]

———expand to include donations of travel benefits in the form of hotel points or awards for free or reduced-cost accommodations (S. 1776), S7007 [1NO], S7352 [10NO]

Oregon: anniversary of Oregon Air National Guard, S2346 [8AP]

Pakistan: certify efforts to counter improvised explosive devices devices operations, S7692 [17NO]

———prohibit assistance pending termination by Pakistan of support of Haqqani network terrorist activities, S5863 [22SE]

Panetta, Leon E.: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S3951-S3962 [21JN]

———nomination to be Sec. of Defense, unanimous-consent agreement, S3883 [16JN]

Persian Gulf Conflict: tribute to soldiers killed or wounded by Iraqi missile attack on Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (S. Res. 76), S924 [17FE]

Petraeus, David H.: nomination to be CIA Director, S4148 [28JN], S4240 [29JN], S4255-S4260, S4262, S4263, S4265, S4267 [30JN]

———nomination to be CIA Director, unanimous-consent agreement, S4240 [29JN]

Petry, Leroy A.: Medal of Honor recipient, S4495 [12JY]

———Medal of Honor recipient (S. Con. Res. 27), S5197 [1AU], S5932 [23SE]

POW: allow criminal enforcement and national security authorities to continue with ongoing civilian interrogations and other law enforcement activities of suspected terrorists in military custody, S8638 [15DE]

———classify techniques used to interrogate certain enemy combatants, S8050-S8056 [30NO], S8130 [1DE]

———efficacy of enhanced interrogation techniques in the war on terror, S2897-S2901 [12MY]

———improve procedures for detention and review of status of detainees of the U.S., S6365, S6366 [11OC], S6628-S6633 [18OC]

———prohibit transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to a country that has a case of prior confirmed recidivism, S7895 [28NO]

———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission, S7165 [8NO]

———reaffirm authority to maintain Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as a location for the detention of unprivileged enemy belligerents (S. 944), S2876 [11MY]

Power resources: reform energy policy (S. 1204), S3832 [15JN]

———repeal barriers to domestic fuel production, improve loan programs, promote alternative fuels, allow long-term Dept. of Defense alternative fuel contracts, and assess electric vehicle impact (S. 937), S2855 [11MY], S3028 [17MY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1165-S1167 [2MR], S1767 [16MR], S2550 [14AP], S3463-S3465 [26MY], S4299-S4303 [30JN], S5285, S5290-S5292 [2AU], S5956 [23SE], S7388 [10NO], S8611 [14DE], S8769 [17DE]

———nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, unanimous-consent request, S8768, S8769 [17DE]

———require Senate confirmation of departmental comptroller positions, S4018 [22JN], S4175, S4176 [29JN]

Rooney, Jo Ann: nomination to be Principal Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, S1673 [15MR], S2773 [9MY]

Russia: limit sharing of missile defense technology, S8660 [15DE]

Safety: bolster the detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts, S7643, S7647, S7648, S7662 [17NO], S7967, S7968 [29NO], S8134 [1DE]

SBA: establish Patriot Express Loan Program to make loans to members of the military community wanting to start or expand small business concerns, S1740, S1741 [16MR]

———establish Patriot Express Loan Program to make loans to members of the military community wanting to start or expand small business concerns (S. 532), S1509 [9MR]

———reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program, S7971, S7982, S7983 [29NO]

Schneider, Peter: award Bronze Star, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal posthumously, S5334 [6SE]

Schools: report on status and improvement plan for renovation of Education Activity schools, S4701 [20JY]

Senate: legislative priorities, S6014-S6017 [3OC]

———permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (S. Res. 336), S7875 [18NO]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (S. Res. 178), S2850 [10MY]

Silvis, IL: recognize memorial park on Hero Street USA as Hero Street Memorial Park and encourage town to continue to support park at no cost to U.S. taxpayers (S. Res. 250), S5267 [2AU]

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program: impact of lack of funding on research activities, S2659 [4MY]

Southeast Asia: call for a peaceful resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea, condemn use of force by Chinese vessels, and support U.S. military operations supporting navigation rights (S. Res. 217), S4133 [27JN], S4628 [18JY]

Space policy: procurement procedures for satellites and space-related capability projects, S7985 [29NO]

Space-Based Infrared System High program: funding, S7985 [29NO]

Strategic materials: clarify definition of specialty metals produced in the U.S., S7985 [29NO]

———require purchase of certain specialty metals from U.S. companies, S7984 [29NO]

Taiwan: provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, S7958 [29NO], S8093, S8094, S8114, S8115 [1DE]

Taxation: allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard, S6066 [4OC]

———allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (S. 367), S7150 [7NO], S7278 [9NO]

Taylor, Raven S.: Air Force Outstanding Airman of the Year award recipient, S5723 [19SE]

Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by military commissions, S7809 [18NO], S8030-S8032 [30NO], S8113, S8126 [1DE]

———allow terrorist suspects to be interrogated by the FBI and tried by civilian courts instead of military tribunals, S6488 [13OC]

———anniversary of terrorist attacks, S5350 [7SE], S5398-S5402, S5443-S5446 [8SE], S5472, S5475, S5479 [9SE], S5481, S5486, S5490-S5493 [12SE], S5530 [13SE], S5708 [19SE], S5991 [26SE]

———award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (H.R. 3421), S8689 [15DE]

———notify Congress with respect to the initial custody and further disposition of certain terrorists, S8053 [30NO]

———observe a moment of remembrance on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (S. Res. 237), S4836 [22JY]

———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts, S3491 [6JN], S6146 [5OC]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (S. 1990), S8603 [14DE]

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM): oppose efforts to move location, S7958 [29NO]

U.S. Army Nurse Corps: anniversary (S. Res. 31), S345, S346 [27JA]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): strengthen strategic force posture by implementing and supplementing certain provisions, S8643-S8645 [15DE]

Umatilla, OR: provide for closure of Umatilla Army Chemical Depot, S4665 [19JY], S4700 [20JY]

———provide for closure of Umatilla Army Chemical Depot (S. Res. 345), S8419 [7DE]

———provide for the closure of Umatilla Army Chemical Depot, S7802 [18NO]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: clarify that authority to obtain information does not include certain firearm records, S3391, S3395, S3399 [26MY]

———extend certain provisions, S2663 [4MY], S3263 [24MY], S3292-S3311, S3319, S3320, S3322 [25MY], S3367-S3372, S3386-S3402 [26MY], S5239 [2AU]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), S621 [8FE], S727-S731 [15FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), unanimous-consent agreement, S727 [15FE]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1022), S3116 [18MY], S3119 [19MY]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3210-S3212, S3214-S3219 [23MY], S3248-S3252, S3257-S3262 [24MY]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1114), S3396 [26MY]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1114), unanimous-consent request, S3396 [26MY]

———extend certain provisions (S. 149), S223 [25JA]

———extend certain provisions (S. 289), S549, S559 [3FE], S565 [4FE]

———extend certain provisions relating to access to business records and roving wiretaps, S3210-S3212 [23MY], S3258 [24MY], S3293 [25MY]

Veterans: allow certain former POW with service-connected disabilities to use Dept. of Defense commissary and exchange stores (S. 68), S180 [25JA]

———allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (S. 67), S180 [25JA]

———improve existing benefits, S7178 [8NO]

———reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, S7145 [7NO], S7163, S7164, S7166 [8NO], S7229, S7230, S7238, S7266-S7269, S7277-S7281, S7284, S7287 [9NO], S7326-S7328, S7336-S7346, S7354 [10NO], S7395 [14NO]

Veterans Day: observance, S7150 [7NO], S7169, S7184 [8NO], S7284, S7287 [9NO], S7308, S7351-S7354, S7360, S7361 [10NO]

Vickers, Michael G.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Defense for Intelligence, S1874 [17MR]

War: decisionmaking process prior to declaration of war, S3881 [16JN]

———recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, S5324 [6SE], S5975 [26SE]

———require new war funding be offset (S. Res. 133), S2211 [6AP], S5513 [13SE]

War Powers Resolution: compliance relative to U.S. enforcement of no-fly zone over Libya, S2110, S2112 [5AP]

Women's Equality Day: observance, S5448 [8SE]

World War II: anniversary of Allied invasion of Sicily, S5185 [1AU]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (S. 1460), S5193 [1AU]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 2447), S7277, S7304 [9NO], S7362 [10NO], S7697 [17NO]

Reports

Afghanistan—Annual Report on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict 2010: U.N., H1925 [17MR]

Civilian Casualties of War January-December 2010: Afghanistan Rights Monitor (organization), H1925 [17MR]

Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11: Amy Belasco, Congressional Research Service (excerpt), H1926 [17MR]

Egypt Assessment—Report on Trip to Cairo, Egypt: R. Leslie Deak, E1396-E1398 [25JY]

LHA Replacement, Shipbuilding and Conversion (SCN), Fiscal Year 2012-Line 3041: GAO, H3676 [25MY]

New Way Forward—Rethinking U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan: Afghanistan Study Group (excerpt), H1928-H1930 [17MR]

Understanding Prostate Cancer, H4609 [6JY]

Reports filed

Air Force Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S868, S869 [17FE], S1676 [15MR], S2505 [14AP], S3337, S3338 [25MY], S4221, S4222 [29JN], S5248, S5249 [2AU], S5836, S5837 [21SE], S7366 [10NO], S8679 [15DE]

Army Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S868, S869 [17FE], S1676 [15MR], S2505 [14AP], S3337, S3338 [25MY], S4221, S4222 [29JN], S5248, S5249 [2AU], S5836, S5837 [21SE], S7366, S7367 [10NO], S8679 [15DE]

Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., Revision of Federal Charter To Reflect a Change in Eligibility Requirements: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2815) (H. Rept. 112-314), H8135 [5DE]

Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1022) (H. Rept. 112-166), H5284 [20JY]

Combating Military Counterfeits Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1228), S4802 [21JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1540, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 493) (H. Rept. 112-330), H8879 [13DE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2055, Consolidated Appropriations Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 112-332), H9430 [15DE]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 35, Correction in Enrollment of H.R. 1473, Dept. of Defense and Continuing Appropriations for Other Federal Departments and Agencies: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 218) (H. Rept. 112-60), H2602 [12AP], H2664 [13AP]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 36, Correction in Enrollment of H.R. 1473, Dept. of Defense and Continuing Appropriations for Other Federal Departments and Agencies: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 218) (H. Rept. 112-60), H2602 [12AP], H2664 [13AP]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 51, Direct the President, Pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, To Remove the U.S. Armed Forces From Libya: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 294) (H. Rept. 112-99), H3984 [2JN]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 94, Corrections in Enrollment of H.R. 3672, Disaster Relief Requirements Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 112-332), H9430 [15DE]

Consideration of H. Res. 292, Prohibit Funding for Deployment of Ground Troops in Libya: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 294) (H. Rept. 112-99), H3984 [2JN]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 68, Limited Use of Armed Forces in Support of NATO Mission in Libya and H.R. 2278, Restrict Use of Funds in Support of NATO Mission in Libya: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 328) (H. Rept. 112-114), H4525 [23JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1, Dept. of Defense and Other Departments and Agencies Appropriations, Unobligated Stimulus Funds Rescission, and Discretionary Spending Reduction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 92) (H. Rept. 112-13), H773 [14FE]

Consideration of H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 79) (H. Rept. 112-8), H597 [9FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1363, Dept. of Defense and Continuing Appropriations for Other Federal Departments and Agencies: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 206) (H. Rept. 112-56), H2409 [6AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1473, Dept. of Defense and Continuing Appropriations for Other Federal Departments and Agencies: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 218) (H. Rept. 112-60), H2602 [12AP], H2664 [13AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1540, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 269) (H. Rept. 112-86), H3341 [23MY]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 276) (H. Rept. 112-88), H3408 [24MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2055, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans' Services: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 288) (H. Rept. 112-97), H3868, H3909 [1JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2219, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 320) (H. Rept. 112-113), H4455 [22JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3672, Disaster Relief Requirements Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 112-332), H9430 [15DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 93) (H. Rept. 112-14), H922 [15FE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to S. 990, PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 281) (H. Rept. 112-92), H3753 [26MY]

Consolidated Appropriations Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2055) (H. Rept. 112-331), H9430 [15DE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2219) (S. Rept. 112-77), S5684 [15SE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 1540) (H. Rept. 112-78), H3341 [23MY]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1253) (S. Rept. 112-26), S4023 [22JN]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1867), S7451 [15NO]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1540) (H. Rept. 111-329), H8727 [12DE]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1254), S4023 [22JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1255), S4023 [22JN]

Dept. of Defense Transmittal to the House of Representatives All Information on Consultations With Congress About Military Operations in Libya: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H. Res. 208) (H. Rept. 112-77), H3277 [12MY]

Dept. of Energy Appropriations for Defense Activities: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1256), S4023 [22JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans' Service: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2055) (H. Rept. 112-94), H3804 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans' Services: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2055) (S. Rept. 112-29), S4291 [30JN]

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 320) (H. Rept. 112-170), H5284 [20JY]

Exempt Certain Active-Duty Armed Forces Members With Conditional Residence Status From Certain Requirements To File a Petition and Interview To Remove Such Status: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 398) (H. Rept. 112-141), H4792 [8JY]

Hiring Heroes Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 951), S4450 [7JY]

———Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 951) (S. Rept. 112-36), S4640 [18JY]

Honoring American Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 112-84), H3341 [23MY]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act Provisions Relating to Individual Terrorists as Agents of Foreign Powers Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1800) (H. Rept. 112-79), H3341 [23MY]

Limited Use of Armed Forces in Support of NATO Mission in Libya: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.J. Res. 20) (S. Rept. 112-27), S4221 [29JN]

Marine Corps Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S868, S869 [17FE], S1676 [15MR], S2505 [14AP], S3337, S3338 [25MY], S4222 [29JN], S5249 [2AU], S5837 [21SE]

National Guard and Reservist Debt Relief Extension Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2192) (H. Rept. 112-256), H6982 [18OC]

Natural Resources Management Planning Improvement for State-Owned Facilities Used for National Defense: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1670) (H. Rept. 112-175), H5372 [21JY]

Navy Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S869 [17FE], S1676 [15MR], S2505 [14AP], S3337, S3338 [25MY], S4222, S4223 [29JN], S5249, S5250 [2AU], S5836, S5837, S5838 [21SE], S7366, S7367 [10NO], S8679 [15DE]

Nomination of Alan F. Estevez To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5248 [2AU]

Nomination of Ashton B. Carter To Be Deputy Sec. of Defense: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5836 [21SE]

Nomination of Brad Carson To Be Dept. of the Army General Counsel: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S8679 [15DE]

Nomination of Jo Ann Rooney To Be Principal Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1676 [15MR]

Nomination of Leon E. Panetta To Be Sec. of Defense: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3773 [14JN]

Nomination of Madelyn R. Creedon To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Global Strategic Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5248 [2AU]

Nomination of Michael A. Sheehan To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S8679 [15DE]

Nomination of Michael G. Vickers To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Intelligence: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1676 [15MR]

Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1383) (H. Rept. 112-81), H3341 [23MY]

Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1801) (H. Rept. 112-271), H7396 [4NO]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of USA PATRIOT Act and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act Provisions Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 269) (H. Rept. 112-86), H3341 [23MY]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act Provisions Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1800) (H. Rept. 112-79), H3341 [23MY]

Utah National Guard Readiness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 686) (H. Rept. 112-163), H5284 [20JY]

War Memorial Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 290) (H. Rept. 112-156), H5284 [20JY]

Resumes

Diver, Charles E., H939 [16FE]

Israel, Mushi, H605 [10FE]

Lang, Andy, H606 [10FE]

Leonard, Harmony J., H607 [10FE]

Reinke, David L., H606 [10FE]

Torrez, Vincent, Jr., H940 [16FE]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1363), H2502 [7AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), consideration (H. Res. 218), H2617 [13AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to Planned Parenthood funding (H. Con. Res. 36), consideration (H. Res. 218), H2617 [13AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to health care reform funding (H. Con. Res. 35), consideration (H. Res. 218), H2617 [13AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H879, H883, H890, H897 [15FE], H970, H984, H988, H991, H994, H1008, H1025, H1028, H1029, H1033, H1034, H1044, H1064 [16FE], H1103, H1111, H1115 [17FE], H1203, H1215, H1222, H1232, H1244, H1271, H1282, H1288 [18FE]

———making (H.R. 2219), H4615, H4648, H4653, H4659, H4662 [6JY], H4708, H4721, H4740, H4741, H4743, H4745, H4746 [7JY]

Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.J. Res. 68), H4540 [24JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), H4059 [13JN]

Statements

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) Investigation Into Efforts of For-Profit Colleges and Universities To Recruit Active-Duty Military Personnel and Veterans: Apollo Group, Inc., S3220 [23MY]

Debt, Deficits, and Defense—A Way Forward: Sustainable Defense Task Force (organization), H3671 [25MY]

Dedication of Memorials in Remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Anniversary of September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks: Israel Zoberman, E1653 [19SE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Executive Office of the President, S7657-S7659 [17NO], S8664 [15DE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (S. 1867): Executive Office of the President, S7952 [29NO]

Examining the Progress of Suicide Prevention Outreach Efforts at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Jacob B. Gadd, American Legion, H4716 [7JY]

Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act: Representatives Kline, George Miller, Walberg, and Woolsey, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H7912-H7914 [29NO]

Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act, S4018 [22JN]

War Experience: James Boyd, S641 [10FE]

Wartime Detention of Enemy Combatants—Including U.S. Citizens Who Join the Forces of the Enemy—Is an Established Practice That Is Clearly Constitutional, S8089 [1DE]

Why Military Detention Is Necessary—To Allow Intelligence Gathering That Will Prevent Future Terrorist Attacks Against the American People, S8090 [1DE]

Summaries

Blueprint for Self-Determination and Peace in Libya, E1352 [19JY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (S. 1867): Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S7642 [17NO]

Tribute to President Obama and Military and Intelligence Agencies for Successful Completion of the Operation That Led to Death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan (H. Res. 240), H3055 [4MY]

Tables

Armed Forces members from Indiana missing and unaccounted for from Korean War and Vietnamese Conflict, S5677-S5679 [15SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2055, Consolidated Appropriations Act and H.R. 3672, disaster relief requirements appropriations, S8758 [17DE]

Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2055), H9825-H9890 [16DE]

———Dept. of Defense, H9825-H9830 [16DE]

———Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs, H9885-H9890 [16DE]

———Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies, H9881-H9884 [16DE]

Dept. of Defense and continuing appropriations for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1363): Division A, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H2459-H2500 [7AP]

Dept. of Defense and continuing appropriations for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473): Division A, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H2747-H2788 [14AP]

Dept. of Defense appropriations (H.R. 2219), E1242-E1247 [6JY]

Dept. of Defense appropriations in Inouye substitute amendment to H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, S1424-S1465 [9MR]

Dept. of Defense reprogramming guidance, E336-E379 [28FE]

Disaster relief appropriations requirements (H.R. 3672), E2322 [20DE]

Massachusetts victims of terrorist attacks, E1577 [9SE]

NATO operations in Libya by country, H4454 [22JN]

Revised allocation of spending authority to Committee on Appropriations (House), H4104 [14JN]

Testimonies

Elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a Position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff: Senator Rockefeller, S7695 [17NO]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 28, Presidential removal of U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, H1920 [17MR]

H. Con. Res. 35, correction in enrollment of H.R. 1473, Dept. of Defense and continuing appropriations for other Federal departments and agencies relative to health care reform funding, H2795 [14AP]

H. Con. Res. 36, correction in enrollment of H.R. 1473, Dept. of Defense and continuing appropriations for other Federal departments and agencies relative to Planned Parenthood funding, H2798 [14AP]

H. Con. Res. 51, direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Libya, H4010 [3JN]

H. Con. Res. 92, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 1540, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H8942 [14DE]

H. Con. Res. 94, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 3672, disaster relief requirements appropriations, H9902 [16DE]

H. Res. 49, Medal of Honor Flag Resolution, H443 [25JA]

H. Res. 79, consideration of H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act, H621 [10FE]

H. Res. 92, consideration of H.R. 1, Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies appropriations, unobligated stimulus funds rescission, and discretionary spending reduction, H804 [15FE]

H. Res. 93, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act, H951 [16FE]

H. Res. 206, same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation and consideration of H.R. 1363, Dept. of Defense and continuing appropriations for other Federal departments and agencies, H2415 [7AP]

H. Res. 218, consideration of H. Con. Res. 35, correction in enrollment of H.R. 1473, Dept. of Defense and continuing appropriations for other Federal departments and agencies relative to health care reform funding, H2616 [13AP]

H. Res. 218, consideration of H. Con. Res. 36, correction in enrollment of H.R. 1473, Dept. of Defense and continuing appropriations for other Federal departments and agencies relative to Planned Parenthood funding, H2616 [13AP]

H. Res. 218, consideration of H.R. 1473, Dept. of Defense and continuing appropriations for other Federal departments and agencies, H2616 [13AP]

H. Res. 269, consideration of H.R. 1540, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H3353 [24MY]

H. Res. 269, same-day consideration of consideration of Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act provisions extension, H3353 [24MY]

H. Res. 269, same-day consideration of consideration of Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act provisions extension, H3353 [24MY]

H. Res. 276, consideration of H.R. 1540, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H3423 [25MY]

H. Res. 281, consideration of Senate amendment to S. 990, PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act, H3738 [26MY]

H. Res. 288, consideration of H.R. 2055, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans' services, H3936 [2JN]

H. Res. 292, prohibit funding for deployment of Armed Forces ground troops in Libya, H3998 [3JN]

H. Res. 294, consideration of H. Res. 292, prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya and H. Con. Res. 51, direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Libya, H3990 [3JN]

H. Res. 320, consideration of H.R. 2219, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H4476 [23JN]

H. Res. 328, consideration of H.J. Res. 68, limited use of Armed Forces in support of NATO mission in Libya and H.R. 2278, restrict use of funds in support of NATO mission in Libya, H4534 [24JN]

H. Res. 391, terrorist attacks anniversary, H6032 [9SE]

H. Res. 493, consideration of conference report on H.R. 1540, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H8915 [14DE]

H. Res. 495, recognize 2009 attack on Fort Hood, TX, as an act of radical Islamic terrorism and Jihad, H8955 [14DE]

H. Res. 500, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2055, Consolidated Appropriations Act, H9812 [16DE]

H. Res. 500, consideration of H. Con. Res. 94, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 3672, disaster relief requirements appropriations, H9812 [16DE]

H. Res. 500, consideration of H.R. 3672, disaster relief requirements appropriations, H9812 [16DE]

H.J. Res. 68, limited use of Armed Forces in support of NATO mission in Libya, H4541 [24JN]

H.R. 320, Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act, H6996 [24OC]

H.R. 398, exempt active-duty Armed Forces members with conditional residence status serving abroad from time period requirements to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove conditional status, H5820 [1AU]

H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act, S727 [15FE], H520 [8FE], H731 [14FE]

H.R. 686, Utah National Guard Readiness Act, H6470 [3OC]

H.R. 1246, reduce Dept. of Defense amounts appropriated for printing and reproduction, H2273 [4AP]

H.R. 1363, Dept. of Defense and continuing appropriations for other Federal departments and agencies, H2426-H2451 [7AP]

H.R. 1383, Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act, S4810 [21JY], H3313 [23MY]

H.R. 1473, Dept. of Defense and continuing appropriations for other Federal departments and agencies, H2687-H2738 [14AP]

H.R. 1540, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S8187-S8341 [5DE], H3436-H3595 [25MY]

H.R. 1627, Honoring American Veterans Act, H3310 [23MY]

H.R. 1801, Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act, S8485 [12DE], H7907 [29NO], H9936 [19DE]

H.R. 2055, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans' services, S4577-S4583 [14JY], S4705-S4712 [20JY]

H.R. 2192, National Guard and Reservist Debt Relief Extension Act, H7906 [29NO]

H.R. 2278, restrict use of funds in support of NATO mission in Libya, H4550 [24JN]

H.R. 2447, award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, H7024 [25OC]

H.R. 2465, Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act, H7908 [29NO]

H.R. 3421, Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act, H8825 [13DE]

H.R. 3672, disaster relief requirements appropriations, H9903 [16DE]

S. 8, Tough and Smart National Security Act, S129 [25JA]

S. 63, determine validity of certain Filipinos' claims that they performed military service on behalf of the U.S. during World War II, S178 [25JA]

S. 67, allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft, S180 [25JA]

S. 68, allow certain former POW with service-connected disabilities to use Dept. of Defense commissary and exchange stores, S181 [25JA]

S. 472, Service Members Permanent Change of Station Relief Act, S1223 [3MR]

S. 514, Gold Star Fathers Act, S1412 [8MR]

S. 542, National Guard, Reserve, ``Gray Area'' Retiree, and Surviving Spouses Space-Available Travel Equity Act, S1549 [10MR]

S. 544, Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act, S1550 [10MR]

S. 752, Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act, S2209 [6AP]

S. 774, Ensuring Support for Defenders of Freedom and Their Families Act, S2359 [8AP]

S. 944, Detaining Terrorists To Secure America Act, S2877 [11MY]

S. 951, Hiring Heroes Act, S2882-S2884 [11MY]

S. 982, Detaining Terrorists To Secure America Act, S2948 [12MY]

S. 990, PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act, H3739 [26MY]

S. 1022, PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act, S3109 [18MY]

S. 1025, National Guard Empowerment and State-National Defense Integration Act, S3173-S3175 [19MY]

S. 1038, PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act, S3179 [19MY]

S. 1079, Domestic Fuel for Enhancing National Security Act, S3345 [25MY]

S. 1106, Justice for Troops Act, S3439 [26MY]

S. 1204, Dept. of Defense Energy Security Act, S3832-S3836 [15JN]

S. 1465, Joining Forces for Military Mental Health Act, S5194 [1AU]

S. 1485, Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act, S5260 [2AU]

S. 1541, Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., Federal charter revision to reflect a change in eligibility requirements, S7874 [18NO], H8173 [6DE]

S. 1543, Retirement Equity for Pentagon Police Heroes Act, S5503 [12SE]

S. 1664, Equal Justice for Our Military Act, S6334 [6OC]

S. 1704, Strategic Airlift Force Structure Reform Act, S6511 [13OC]

S. 1768, National Guard, Reserve, ``Gray Area'' Retiree, and Surviving Spouses Space-Available Travel Equity Act, S6923 [31OC]

S. 1776, expand Dept. of Defense Operation Hero Miles program to include donations of travel benefits in the form of hotel points or awards for free or reduced-cost accommodations, S7007 [1NO]

S. 1839, National Guard and Reserve Soft Landing Reintegration Act, S7370 [10NO]

S. 1893, National Guard Technician Equity Act, S7709 [17NO]

S. 1974, Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act, S8466 [8DE]

S. 1990, Transportation Security Administration compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, S8604 [14DE]

S. Con. Res. 3, Salvatore A. Giunta Medal of Honor recipient, S246 [25JA]

S. Con. Res. 4, provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill in Arlington National Cemetery to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces, S291 [26JA], S3461 [26MY]

S. Con. Res. 8, recognize service of women in the Armed Forces, S979, S1021 [28FE]

S. Con. Res. 13, tribute to Armed Forces for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, S2546 [14AP]

S. Con. Res. 13, tribute to Armed Forces members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, S3365 [25MY]

S. Con. Res. 27, Leroy A. Petry Medal of Honor recipient, S5197 [1AU], S5932 [23SE]

S. Con. Res. 28, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service for World War II service, S5270 [2AU], S5464 [8SE], H6284 [21SE]

S. Res. 17, National Military Family Month, S242 [25JA]

S. Res. 31, U.S. Army Nurse Corps anniversary, S341, S346 [27JA]

S. Res. 76, tribute to soldiers killed or wounded by Iraqi missile attack on Dhahran, Saudi Arabia during Persian Gulf Conflict, S919, S925 [17FE]

S. Res. 86, Defense Intelligence Agency anniversary, S1069 [1MR], S2970 [12MY]

S. Res. 96, Army Dental Corps anniversary, S1511 [9MR], S1707 [15MR]

S. Res. 130, Gold Star Wives Day, S2140, S2143 [5AP]

S. Res. 133, require new war funding be offset, S2210 [6AP]

S. Res. 146, prohibit U.S. military intervention in Libya, ensure NATO members dedicate resources necessary to meet objectives, and urge Arab League members to provide additional military and financial assistance, S2539 [14AP]

S. Res. 148, require the President to submit a description of, and plan to achieve, U.S. policy objectives and a cost estimate and limitations on military operations, and seek authorization for use of military force in Libya, S2540 [14AP]

S. Res. 159, tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, S2609, S2625 [3MY]

S. Res. 160, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, S2625, S2637 [3MY]

S. Res. 178, Silver Star Service Banner Day, S2849, S2850 [10MY]

S. Res. 186, Fort Sill, OK, U.S. Army Field Artillery School anniversary, S3059, S3061 [17MY]

S. Res. 202, National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day, S3453 [26MY], S3978 [21JN]

S. Res. 217, call for a peaceful resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea, condemn use of force by Chinese vessels, and support U.S. military operations supporting navigation rights, S4131, S4133 [27JN]

S. Res. 228, observe a moment of remembrance on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S4455 [7JY]

S. Res. 237, observe a moment of remembrance on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S4836, S4850 [22JY]

S. Res. 239, acknowledge contributions of colonists of Howland, Baker, Jarvis, Canton, and Enderbury islands from 1935-1942, facilitating U.S. claim of sovereignty into the Equatorial Pacific, S4913 [26JY]

S. Res. 250, recognize memorial park on Hero Street USA as Hero Street Memorial Park and encourage town of Silvis, IL, to continue to support park at no cost to U.S. taxpayers, S5267 [2AU]

S. Res. 252, U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty anniversary, S5268 [2AU]

S. Res. 253, Day of the Deployed, S5269 [2AU]

S. Res. 254, National Airborne Day, S5269, S5284 [2AU]

S. Res. 295, Day of the Deployed, S6605, S6621 [17OC]

S. Res. 303, tribute to Colin P. Kelly, Jr., S6879 [20OC], S7628 [16NO]

S. Res. 317, congratulate Libya on liberation from the dictatorship led by Muammar Qaddafi, commend military operations, and affirm U.S. national interest of democratic reforms, S7195 [8NO]

S. Res. 336, permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings, S7835, S7876 [18NO]

S. Res. 345, provide for closure of Umatilla Army Chemical Depot in Oregon, S8418, S8419 [7DE]

S. Res. 349, commemorate and honor service and sacrifice of Armed Forces members and their families as combat mission in Iraq draws to a close, S8760, S8775 [17DE]

S.J. Res. 15, declare a state of war exists between Libya and the U.S. and make provision to prosecute the same, S3362 [25MY]

Tributes

Gates, Sec. of Defense, S3954, S3957, S3960 [21JN], S4262 [30JN]