EDUCATION related term(s) Colleges and Universities; Schools

Addresses

Fund for American Studies Congressional Scholarship Award Dinner: Senator Alexander, S5206 [19JY]

State of the Union: President Obama, S68–S73 [24JA], H151–H156 [24JA]

Amendments

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2154 [26AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S3609, S3640 [24MY]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H988, H989, H990, H991 [28FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), S8224 [19DE], H7439 [30DE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), S8085, S8091 [17DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H221 [31JA], H333, H335, H337 [1FE]

Articles and editorials

Closing a Chapter—Mary Leahy Ends Career at Adult Basic Education, S3075 [10MY]

Dave and Wendy Banks Teach Villagers During Peace Corps Experience, E293 [1MR]

Dems Wait by Phone for Obama, S3390 [22MY]

Do You Want the Good News First?, S3761 [6JN]

Family & Children’s Place Has Money for Big Center, S904 [17FE]

From the Archives—Colvin ’78 Reflects on Yale Career, S1183 [1MR]

Highlands Center for Autism, S2597 [23AP]

Kentucky Academy Tops the Chart—Newsweek Ranks Kentucky Academy as America’s Top High School, S3679 [4JN]

Midway College President Dr. William B. Drake, Jr., S843 [16FE]

STEM Jobs Act a Step Backward on Immigration Reform, Warns Free Market Group, H6543 [30NO]

Time for a Medicaid-Education Grand Swap, S3762 [6JN]

To Pay Off Loans, Grads Put Off Marriage, Children, S2672 [25AP]

What a Drag!, S2673 [25AP]

Why Malala Inspires Us, E1695 [12OC]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H5200 [24JY]

Adult education: increase access to provide for economic growth (see S. 2117), S850 [16FE]

American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 811), H6397 [15NO]

American Innovation Bank: establish to improve science and technology job training and to authorize grants for curriculum development (see S. 2369), S2731 [25AP] (see H.R. 4720), H2125 [25AP]

Animals: expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see H.R. 3886), H439 [2FE]

Armed Forces: provide for employment of additional instructor for Junior ROTC units in which a large percentage of the student population is enrolled (see H.R. 6471), H6231 [20SE]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see S. 3418), S5257 [23JY]

Army: clarify authority to correct erroneous Army College Fund benefit amounts (see H.R. 6123), H4863 [12JY]

Autoimmune Diseases Interdepartmental Coordinating Committee: establish (see H.R. 6218), H5326 [26JY]

BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (see S. 3346), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 6072), H4655 [29JN]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: establish educational seminars at U.S. ports of entry to improve ability of personnel to classify and appraise articles imported into the U.S. in accordance with customs laws (see H.R. 6110), H4862 [12JY]

Business and industry: accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness (see H.R. 6081), H4684 [9JY]

——— strengthen manufacturing through improved training, retention, and recruitment of workers, deter evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and promote U.S. exports (see S. 3479), S5870 [1AU]

Carlisle, PA: report on establishment of a joint Army/Navy storage and preservation facility at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (see S. 3634), S6855 [15NO] (see H.R. 6595), H6428 [16NO]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 364), S208 [31JA] (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

Children and youth: provide children in foster care with school stability and equal access to educational opportunities (see H.R. 5868), H3266 [30MY]

——— provide educational stability for children in foster care (see H.R. 5876), H3362 [31MY]

——— reauthorize 21st century community learning centers (see H.R. 3821), H158 [24JA]

Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation: terminate (see H.R. 6321), H5706 [2AU]

Collector Car Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 452), S3042 [9MY]

Colleges and universities: increase civil penalties for institutions of higher education that fail to comply with campus security disclosure and campus crime statistics policies (see S. 2285), S2324 [16AP]

——— increase transparency and reduce students’ burdens related to transferring credits between institutions of higher education (see H.R. 6135), H4907 [17JY]

——— prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in certain financial aid programs from including predispute arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts (see S. 3557), S6454 [19SE]

——— provide students with information from the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics Program and Occupational Outlook Handbook (see H.R. 6458), H6231 [20SE]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 2280), S2243 [29MR] (see H.R. 6273), H5704 [2AU]

——— require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3474), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6717), H7469 [30DE]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 2296), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 4390), H1977 [18AP]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (see H.R. 6263), H5629 [1AU]

Commission on the Advancement of Social Enterprise: establish (see H.R. 6505), H6274 [21SE]

Community service: authorize national elementary and secondary service-learning program that promotes student academic achievement (see H.R. 5436), H2318 [7MY]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see S. 3227), S3516 [23MY]

Dept. of Education: allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (see S. 3173), S3129 [14MY]

——— amend Impact Aid Program to extend eligibility for emergency and modernization grants to local educational agencies in which a certain percentage of land is federally owned (see H.R. 3896), H475 [3FE]

——— assure comparability of opportunity for educationally disadvantaged students (see H.R. 5933), H3698 [8JN]

——— authorize grants to prepare and train principals on effective core competencies and in instructional leadership skills (see H.R. 6376), H5859 [11SE]

——— award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math education programs (see H.R. 4366), H1914 [17AP]

——— award grants in order to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (see S. 2194), S1734 [15MR] (see H.R. 4207), H1390 [19MR]

——— award grants to States that enact laws making school attendance compulsory through the age of 17 (see H.R. 6434), H6150 [19SE]

——— enable States to implement integrated statewide education longitudinal data systems (see H.R. 6703), H7429 [21DE]

——— encourage effective teachers and innovative education programs in schools (see H.R. 3990), H691 [9FE]

——— establish a career and technical innovation fund (see S. 3710), S8452 [27DE]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 5195), H2271 [27AP]

——— establish a ‘‘Grow Your Own Teacher’’ program (see H.R. 6230), H5331 [30JY]

——— establish an alternative accountability model for elementary and secondary schools to measure student progress (see H.R. 3845), H218 [31JA]

——— establish grant program for nebulizers in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6284), H5704 [2AU]

——— establish grant program to enhance existing secondary education programs teaching high school students about the U.S. Constitution and State constitutions (see H.R. 6390), H5999 [13SE]

——— establish national program for arts and technology (see S. 2263), S2242 [29MR]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2051), S208 [31JA] (see S. 2343), S2655 [24AP] (see S. 2366), S2731 [25AP] (see S. 2834), S2927 [7MY] (see H.R. 3826), H181 [25JA] (see H.R. 4628), H2123 (see H.R. 4816), H2126 [25AP] (see H.R. 5812), H3102 [17MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), consideration (see H. Res. 631), H2123 [25AP]

——— increase percentage of Federal education tax dollars spent in classrooms (see H.R. 3775), H26 [17JA]

——— make grants to eligible local educational agencies to reduce the student-to-school nurse ratio in elementary and secondary schools and kindergarten (see S. 2047), S208 [31JA]

——— make grants to State-based science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) networks to expand STEM education (see H.R. 6517), H6275 [21SE]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), consideration (see H. Res. 563), H965 [27FE]

——— protect college students from deceptive practices and high-pressure sales by institutions, provide a waiting period for enrollment decisions, and standardize and elevate disclosures (see S. 3550), S6340 [13SE]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see S. 3665), S7686 [6DE] (see H.R. 6669), H6806 [13DE]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans during periods of unemployment (see H.R. 5895), H3480 [5JN]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans made to recent college students when the unemployment rate is at a certain level and other periods of deferment (see H.R. 5801), H3102 [17MY]

——— provide secondary school students with the opportunity to participate in a high-quality internship program as part of a broader district-wide work-based learning program (see S. 3711), S8452 [27DE]

——— provide States and local educational agencies with flexibility in using certain Federal education funds (see H.R. 5546), H2441 [8MY]

——— reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (see H.R. 3776), H26 [17JA]

——— reauthorize the course material pilot grant program under the Higher Education Opportunity Act (see H.R. 6709), H7435 [27DE]

——— require States receiving Higher Education Act assistance to charge in-State tuition at public institutions to dependents of certain active duty personnel residing in such State (see H.R. 5834), H3161 [18MY]

——— reset interest rates for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 3266), S3781 [6JN]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (see H.R. 4286), H1740 [28MR]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges from receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see S. 2116), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 4055), H901 [16FE]

——— simplify and improve Federal Direct Loan Program through income-contingent repayment to protect borrowers and encourage responsible borrowing (see H.R. 6674), H6828 [17DE]

——— support State and local accountability for public education and inform parents of their schools’ performance (see H.R. 3989), H691 [9FE]

Dept. of HHS: assist States in operating Restoring the Doctors of Our Country Through Scholarships (RDOCS) programs to increase availability of health care services in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 6400), H5999 [13SE]

——— authorize a national toll-free hotline and website to provide child care consumer education information to help parents access child care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 2135), S1088 [28FE] (see H.R. 6707), H7435 [27DE]

——— award competitive grants to public and private entities to provide qualified sexual risk avoidance education to youth and their parents (see S. 2185), S1576 [12MR]

——— establish a demonstration program to facilitate physician reentry into clinical practice to provide required primary health services (see H.R. 5888), H3404 [1JN]

——— establish a pilot program to reduce the increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity among 0-5 year-olds in child care settings (see S. 2119), S850 [16FE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 3407), S5211 [19JY] (see H.R. 6155), H5077 [19JY]

——— provide a comprehensive approach to preventing and treating obesity (see H.R. 6666), H6806 [13DE]

——— provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see S. 2124), S909 [17FE]

——— provide for a national campaign to increase public awareness and knowledge of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (see S. 3396), S5133 [18JY]

——— provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (see S. 3345), S4674 [27JN] (see H.R. 6033), H4156 [27JN]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see S. 2192), S1733 [15MR]

——— provide grants for school-based mentoring programs for at-risk teenage girls to prevent and reduce teen pregnancy and provide student loan forgiveness for mentors participating in such programs (see H.R. 4034), H801 [15FE]

——— require a criminal background check for child care providers and adults residing with child care providers in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3829), H181 [25JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an F–4 nonimmigrant visa for aliens pursuing advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and authorize conditional permanent residency for such aliens (see S. 3192), S3234 [16MY]

——— permit use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility (see H.R. 5843), H3162 [18MY]

——— prohibit from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending effectiveness or enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 5957), H3733 [18JN]

——— prohibit implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 5953), H3732 [18JN]

——— provide certain immigration benefits for aliens with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (see S. 3185), S3174 [15MY]

——— provide protection for certain Federal employees relative to implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 6069), H4654 [29JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish regional training centers to improve the training of child protection professionals (see S. 3653), S7401 [4DE] (see H.R. 6629), H6622 [4DE]

——— provide grants for juvenile mentoring (see S. 3328), S4417 [21JN]

Dept. of Labor: conduct a study on the feasibility of creating pilot programs to evaluate reforming Federal job training programs for long-term unemployed workers (see H.R. 6568), H6302 [5OC]

——— establish a competitive grant program for community colleges to train veterans for local jobs (see H.R. 4261), H1570 [26MR]

——— establish a pilot program to have community business leaders mentor Armed Forces members under the Transition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5712), H2644 [10MY]

——— minimize adverse effects of employment dislocation (see S. 3297), S4203 [14JN]

——— provide off-base transition training for Armed Forces members (see S. 2246), S2166 [28MR] (see H.R. 4051), H900 [16FE]

——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 4227), H1427 [20MR]

Dept. of State: establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 3795), H78 [18JA]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain lands in Clark and Nye Counties, NV, to the Nevada System of Higher Education (see H.R. 3996), H692 [9FE]

——— hold in trust for the benefit of federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon the Chemawa Indian School land and improvements (see H.R. 3878), H374 [1FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 4057), H901 [16FE]

——— eliminate time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to certain educational assistance (see H.R. 4140), H1153 [5MR]

——— ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (see S. 2241), S2085 [27MR]

——— establish an honorary Excellence in Veterans Education Award (see H.R. 4052), H900 [16FE]

——— improve educational counseling opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 6101), H4827 [11JY]

——— improve provision of work-study allowances for individuals pursuing rehabilitation, education, or training programs (see S. 3503), S5977 [2AU]

——— improve the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program by providing assistance for certain training programs that are considered less than full-time (see H.R. 6577), H6312 [19OC]

——— make permanent the authority to provide work-study allowance for certain activities by individuals receiving educational assistance (see H.R. 4300), H1803 [29MR]

——— protect the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill from inappropriate or misleading marketing by entities targeting veterans (see S. 3318), S4368 [20JN]

——— provide additional assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to veterans pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) (see S. 3488), S5977 [2AU]

——— provide educational counseling to individuals eligible for educational assistance before receipt of such assistance (see S. 2206), S1847 [20MR]

——— reauthorize Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Education (see S. 3282), S3900 [11JN]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans (see S. 3340), S4460 [25JN]

——— improve oversight of educational assistance (see S. 2179), S1540 [8MR]

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (see S. 3325), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5996), H3974 [21JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3295), S4203 [14JN]

Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act: amend (see H.R. 6556), H6276 [21SE]

——— provide further clarity for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5844), H3162 [18MY]

Diseases: improve asthma management, education, and research (see S. 3641), S6947 [27NO] (see H.R. 6608), H6469 [27NO]

——— provide research and education on triple-negative breast cancer (see H.R. 6417), H6060 [14SE]

——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see S. 3628), S6800 [14NO]

——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding, the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see H.R. 5937), H3699 [8JN]

——— support efforts to raise awareness, improve education, and encourage research of inflammatory breast cancer (see H. Res. 796), H6232 [20SE]

——— urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men (see S. Res. 493), S4203 [14JN] (see S. Res. 529), S5487 [26JY] (see H. Res. 753), H5629 [1AU]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see S. 3217), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5893), H3480 [5JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend (see S. 3578), S6545 [20SE]

——— remove mandated testing provisions (see H.R. 5654), H2565 [9MY]

Employment: create a social services grant program to provide workforce development opportunities and training to people with barriers to employment under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 6427), H6060 [14SE]

——— make grants to States to hire and prevent layoffs of teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6561), H6284 [25SE]

——— reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (see H.R. 4297), H1803 [29MR]

——— streamline Federal job training system, steer training dollars toward skills needed by industry, establish Pay for Performance pilot program, and provide State access to National Directory of New Hires (see S. 3599), S6546 [20SE]

EPA: establish a pilot program to test and mitigate radon levels in public schools (see H.R. 6396), H5999 [13SE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see S. 3472, 3478), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 5871), H3362 [31MY]

Fang Lizhi: tribute (see S. Res. 476), S3688 [4JN]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see S. 2239), S2085 [27MR] (see H.R. 4155), H1272 [7MR]

Federal aid programs: increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers (see H.R. 6281), H5704 [2AU]

FEMA: provide guidance to and coordination with local educational agencies and school districts that are at high risk of acts of terrorism or other incidents (see H.R. 5804), H3102 [17MY]

Financial institutions: require holders of student loans to apply prepayment amounts to loans with the highest rates of interest (see H.R. 6510), H6275 [21SE]

——— specify that courses offered by lenders for their own employees may not satisfy pre-licensing or continuing education requirements of mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 6158), H5077 [19JY]

Financial literacy: provide incentives to encourage financial institutions and small businesses to provide continuing financial education to customers, borrowers, and employees (see H.R. 4394), H1977 [18AP]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 409), S2166 [28MR]

——— support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 633), H2126 [25AP]

Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (see H.R. 6644), H6701 [11DE]

Foreign policy: authorize domestic dissemination of information and material about the U.S. intended primarily for foreign audiences (see H.R. 5736), H2645 [10MY]

GAO: study impact of certain announced Dept. of Homeland Security immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 6070), H4655 [29JN]

Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 6303), H5705 [2AU]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 448), S3042 [9MY] (see H. Res. 647), H2567 [9MY]

Hamilton College: anniversary (see S. Res. 478), S3729 [5JN]

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 6157), H5077 [19JY]

Health care professionals: attract and retain health providers trained in geriatrics and gerontology by providing loan forgiveness and career advancement opportunities (see H.R. 6710), H7435 [27DE]

——— reform graduate medical education payments (see S. 3201), S3280 [17MY]

Higher Education Regulatory Reform Task Force: establish (see H.R. 6557), H6276 [21SE]

House of Representatives: compile oral histories from current and former Members involved in the Selma to Montgomery, AL, marches and the civil rights movement (see H. Res. 562), H965 [27FE]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status for certain long-term residents who entered the U.S. as children (see H.R. 3823), H158 [24JA] (see H.R. 5869), H3266 [30MY]

——— enhance criminal penalties for individuals who file Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification petition under false pretenses and prohibit certain schools from participating in program (see S. 3527), S6107 [11SE]

——— implement a special visa system to allow long-term resident youth to pursue a technical or college degree or serve in the U.S. military (see S. 3639), S6947 [27NO]

——— permit certain alien elementary and secondary school students to attend U.S. public schools if such aliens reimburse the local educational agency for the cost of providing education (see H.R. 3983), H640 [8FE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (see H.R. 6412), H6060 [14SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (see H. Res. 821), H6505 [28NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities (see H.R. 6718), H7469 [30DE]

International Chemistry Olympiad: commend participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (see S. Res. 491), S3977 [12JN]

International Water Safety Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 658), H2714 [15MY]

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day: designate (see S. Res. 584), S6626 [21SE]

Land-Grant College Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 502), S4368 [20JN]

Lee, Bruce Jun Fan: tribute (see H. Res. 654), H2646 [10MY]

Medicare: improve benefits for individuals with kidney disease (see S. 2163), S1422 [6MR] (see H.R. 6011), H3975 [21JN]

——— include information on obesity coverage in the Medicare and You Handbook, notify beneficiaries and providers of coverage of behavioral therapy for obesity, and coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see S. 3699), S8302 [20DE]

——— provide comprehensive cancer care planning coverage and grant programs for provider education (see S. 2097), S494 [9FE]

——— provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 3790), H77 [18JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: implement prescriber education programs and establish requirements for administration of antipsychotics to residents of skilled nursing facilities (see S. 3604), S6546 [20SE]

Minorities: consider bolstering literacy among African-American and Hispanic men a national priority (see H. Res. 721), H4655 [29JN]

——— increase participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and industry (see S. 3475), S5870 [1AU]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 396), S1680 [14MR] (see H. Res. 560), H944 [17FE]

National Adopt a Library Day: designate (see S. Res. 425), S2496 [18AP]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 546), S5978 [2AU] (see H. Res. 756), H5707 [2AU]

National Apprenticeship Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 530), S5487 [26JY] (see H. Res. 744), H5327 [26JY]

National Assistant Principals Week: designate (see H. Res. 626), H2031 [19AP]

National Center for Campus Public Safety: establish and operate (see S. 3682), S8042 [13DE] (see H.R. 6691), H7423 [20DE]

——— establish and operate and consolidate certain Dept. of Justice programs to provide funding (see H.R. 3915), H567 [7FE]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 569), S6455 [19SE]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 447), S2968 [8MY]

National Chess Day: designate (see S. Res. 539), S5871 [1AU]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 737), H5078 [19JY]

National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 510), S4637 [26JN]

National Day on Writing: designate (see S. Res. 565), S6454 [19SE]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 552), H902 [16FE]

National forests: improve employment and educational opportunities in, and economic stability of, counties with Federal forest land, while reducing management costs and providing revenue sources from such land (see H.R. 4019), H725 [14FE]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 568), S6455 [19SE]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 579), S6626 [21SE]

National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 564), S6454 [19SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 367), S323 [2FE]

National objectives: ensure students and taxpayers receive full value of their education investments (see H.R. 6407), H6000 [13SE]

——— reform taxes, regulations, and workforce development programs to increase employment in the manufacturing sector and overall economy (see H.R. 6240), H5525 [31JY]

National Parents as Teachers Day: designate (see S. Res. 570), S6455 [19SE]

National Physical Education and Sport Week: designate (see S. Res. 444), S2824 [26AP]

National Principals Month: designate (see H. Res. 781), H6000 [13SE]

——— observance (see S. Res. 552), S6271 [12SE]

National Public Higher Education Day: designate (see S. Res. 384), S1147 [29FE]

National Registered Apprenticeship Month: designate (see S. Res. 530), S5487 [26JY]

——— support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 744), H5327 [26JY]

National Robotics Week: designate (see H. Res. 598), H1641 [27MR]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 371), S494 [9FE] (see H. Res. 525), H158 [24JA]

National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 782), H6000 [13SE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 461), S3174 [15MY]

National Teacher Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 645), H2320 [7MY]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S7303 [30NO]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 573), H1209 [6MR]

National World War II Museum: recognize opening of U.S. Freedom Pavilion—The Boeing Center, public and private assistance to the museum, and role in educating about the War experience (see S. Res. 625), S8203 [19DE]

National Young Audiences Week: designate (see H. Res. 574), H1272 [7MR]

Native Americans: help fulfill Federal mandate to provide higher educational opportunities (see S. 3504), S5977 [2AU]

——— reauthorize program to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages (see S. 3546), S6340 [13SE] (see H.R. 6399), H5999 [13SE]

New York, NY: establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center (see S. 2203), S1790 [19MR]

Northwest Kidney Centers (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 530), H187 [27JA]

NSF: anniversary of Graduate Research Fellowship Program (see S. Res. 610), S7459 [5DE]

——— provide grants to increase minority students receiving college degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and to recruit, retain, and advance minority STEM faculty members (see H.R. 4483), H2064 [24AP]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase public awareness about the dangers of synthetic drugs through the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign (see H.R. 4205), H1390 [19MR]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (see H.R. 5916), H3660 [7JN]

——— tribute to establishment of Federal interagency neuroscience working group (see H. Res. 613), H1845 [16AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), consideration (see H. Res. 522), H158 [24JA]

——— repeal section authorizing an education and outreach campaign (see H.R. 5894), H3480 [5JN]

Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 495), S4238 [18JN]

Power resources: enable Dept. of Energy and a Commission on Energy Independence and Domestic Refining Capacity to study, recommend, and implement incentive packages to increase domestic refining capacity (see H.R. 6314), H5705 [2AU]

Presidential Youth Council: establish (see H.J. Res. 115), H5201 [24JY]

Privacy: prohibit employers, schools, and universities from requiring employees or enrollees to provide a user name, password, or other access to a personal social networking account (see H.R. 5050), H2268 [27AP]

——— prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see S. 3074), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5684), H2566 [9MY]

Read Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 382), S1147 [29FE]

——— observance (see H. Res. 602), H1805 [29MR]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see S. Res. 515), S4725 [28JN] (see H. Res. 689), H3733 [18JN]

Research Corp. for Science Advancement: anniversary (see H. Res. 550), H802 [15FE]

Rhabdomyosarcoma Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 652), H2645 [10MY]

Rice University: anniversary (see S. Res. 512), S4674 [27JN]

Ride, Sally K.: tribute (see S. Res. 547), S5978 [2AU]

Rural areas: authorize a competitive grant program to implement and evaluate digital learning in rural locales (see H.R. 5732), H2645 [10MY]

——— improve housing for educators, public safety officers, and medical providers, and their households (see S. 3278), S3838 [7JN]

SBA: establish a vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (see S. 3174), S3129 [14MY]

——— strengthen entrepreneurial education (see S. 3214), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5944), H3699 [8JN]

Schools: help close the gaps in principal preparation and provide new principals with the support and tools they need to meet the complex challenges of school leadership (see H.R. 4113), H1100 [29FE]

——— improve quality and accountability for educator preparation programs (see S. 3582), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 6447), H6230 [20SE]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Senior citizens: prevent mail, telemarketing, and Internet fraud targeting seniors and increase public awareness of the impact and educate the public on how to identify such fraud (see H.R. 4846), H2204 [26AP]

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: anniversary (see S. Res. 606), S7303 [30NO]

Small business: provide for grants to small business development centers (see H.R. 6237), H5524 [31JY]

Sports: recognize the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues and support designation and mission of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO (see S. Res. 508), S4636 [26JN] (see H. Res. 701), H3981 [25JN]

States: establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 3793), H78 [18JA]

——— support statewide individual-level integrated postsecondary education data systems (see S. 2098), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 4061), H901 [16FE]

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 526), S5304 [24JY] (see H. Res. 800), H6232 [20SE]

Student loans: provide for loan forgiveness for early childhood educators (see S. 2181), S1540 [8MR]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 4170), H1303 [8MR]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 408), S2166 [28MR]

Tariff: educational toys or devices (see S. 2561), S2923 [7MY]

——— electronic drawing toys, electronic games, or educational toys cases or containers (see S. 2562), S2923 [7MY] (see S. 3045), S3041 [9MY] (see H.R. 5489), H2319 [7MY]

Taxation: allow a credit against tax for qualified elementary and secondary education tuition (see H.R. 4075), H943 [17FE]

——— allow a credit for contributions to a trust used to provide need-based college scholarships (see S. 2287), S2392 [17AP] (see H.R. 4349), H1845 [16AP]

——— allow a deduction for higher education expenses in a program of study in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) (see H.R. 6325), H5706 [2AU]

——— allow certain tax-advantaged investment plans for tuition for elementary and secondary education expenses (see H.R. 5932), H3698 [8JN]

——— allow employers a credit against income tax as an incentive to partner with educational institutions to provide skills training for students (see H.R. 4249), H1542 [22MR]

——— allow qualified scholarship funding corporations to access tax-exempt financing for alternative private student loans (see H.R. 6209), H5326 [26JY]

——— encourage research at community colleges and other institutions of higher education (see H.R. 6678), H7264 [18DE]

——— exclude from gross income amounts paid by employer on an employee’s student loans (see H.R. 5129), H2270 [27AP]

——— exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans (see H.R. 5044), H2268 [27AP]

——— expand access to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 6289), H5704 [2AU]

——— expand deductions allowed for education-related expenses and extend the American opportunity tax credit (see H.R. 5878), H3362 [31MY]

——— extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see S. 3267), S3781 [6JN] (see H.R. 6522), H6275 [21SE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 3521), S6062 [10SE]

——— extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 3998), H692 [9FE]

——— extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers and allow such deduction for home school expenses (see H.R. 5963), H3806 [19JN]

——— extend enhanced charitable deduction for corporate contributions of computer inventory for educational purposes (see H.R. 6549), H6276 [21SE]

——— extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 3865), H374 [1FE] (see H.R. 6179), H5201 [24JY]

——— extend the deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses (see H.R. 4038), H801 [15FE]

——— extend time period for contributing military death gratuities to Roth IRAs and Coverdell education savings accounts (see S. 3234), S3630 [24MY] (see H.R. 6013), H3975 [21JN]

——— increase income limitations for student loan interest deduction (see H.R. 6010), H3975 [21JN]

——— increase the annual contribution limit to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 6115), H4862 [12JY]

——— increase the deduction allowed for student loan interest (see H.R. 5719), H2645 [10MY]

——— make permanent improvements to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 6148), H5008 [18JY]

——— provide a credit for early childhood education professional school personnel, expand deduction for expenses to early childhood education teachers, and modify credit for dependent care services (see S. 2180), S1540 [8MR]

——— provide a credit for employer-provided job training (see S. 3466), S5870 [1AU]

——— provide a refundable tax credit for certain expenses of applying to graduate school (see H.R. 6565), H6297 [28SE]

——— provide a refundable tax credit for education and training expenses relating to autism spectrum disorders to increase the number of teachers with such expertise (see H.R. 6084), H4684 [9JY]

——— provide for a permanent exclusion from gross income for employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 4137), H1153 [5MR]

——— qualify formerly homeless youth who are students for purposes of low income housing tax credit (see S. 3494), S5977 [2AU]

——— require student Social Security numbers and employer identification numbers for education tax credits and disclose return information to prison officials to prevent prisoner tax fraud (see H.R. 4372), H1914 [17AP]

Teen Cancer Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 573), S6546 [20SE]

Unemployment: ensure that individuals in an authorized job training program or completing degree or certificate work remain eligible for regular unemployment compensation (see S. 2095), S494 [9FE]

University of New Mexico: establish the Cavernous Angioma CARE (Clinical Care, Advocacy, Research and Education) Center (see S. 2082), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 4008), H692 [9FE]

University of North Carolina at Pembroke: anniversary (see S. Res. 414), S2243 [29MR]

Veterans: provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 3884), H439 [2FE] (see H.R. 4124), H1133 [1MR]

——— require Federal agencies to hire veterans and require States to recognize military experience when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans (see S. 3555), S6453 [19SE]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (see S. 3235), S3630 [24MY] (see S. 3353), S4724 [28JN] (see H.R. 4115), H1100 [29FE] (see H.R. 6008), H3974 [21JN]

Week of the Young Child: designate (see S. Res. 436), S2731 [25AP]

Women: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN] (see H. Res. 694), H3914 [20JN] (see H. Res. 700), H3975 [21JN]

Year of the Federal Lab: designate (see H. Res. 815), H6428 [16NO]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6343 [13NO]

Biographies

Adams, Charles G., H1375 [19MR]

Briefings

Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Head Start program: Benjamin Alcaraz, E770 [10MY]

——— Estella Navarrette, E770 [10MY]

——— Kimberly Hua, E772 [10MY]

——— Patrick Martinez, E772 [10MY]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2799 [26AP], S2944 [8MY]

Essays

My American Appreciation: Anna Stout, E991 [6JN]

Role of the Farm in a Healthy Diet: Andrea Ledgerwood, S2815 [26AP]

——— Travis Koester, S2815 [26AP]

State of the Union: Alden Fletcher, S155 [30JA]

——— Dahlia Somers, S157 [30JA]

——— Emma Hamilton, S156 [30JA]

——— Erin Clauss, S155 [30JA]

——— Giovanina Mier, S157 [30JA]

——— Hannah Apfelbaum, S154 [30JA]

——— Jack Du Pre, S156 [30JA]

——— Jennifer Sikorski, S59 [24JA]

——— Julienne DeVita, S155 [30JA]

——— Karolina Sowulewska, S124 [26JA]

——— Kate Raszka, S124 [26JA]

——— Katie Leavitt, S156 [30JA]

——— Kayleigh Ehler-Vock, S124 [26JA]

——— Kidder Spillane, S158 [30JA]

——— Monica Allard, S123 [26JA]

——— Theophila Lee, S157 [30JA]

——— Travis K. Reed, S157 [30JA]

——— Yamuna Dahal, S155 [30JA]

——— Zach Holman, S156 [30JA]

Washington, DC: Callie Effler, E992 [6JN]

——— Chloe Atchley, E992 [6JN]

——— Madison Jacobs, E992 [6JN]

Explanations

Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act (H.R. 1627): Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) and Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), S5155–S5166 [18JY]

Letters

Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act: Abby Raphael, Arlington, VA, School Board, E688 [27AP]

——— J. Terrig Thomas, M. Alexandra Arriaga, Alisa Cowen, and Nadine Asef-Sargent, Arlington, VA, Special Education Advisory Committee, E688 [27AP]

——— John E. Toner, Arlington, VA, Special Education Parent Teacher Association, E688 [27AP]

——— Patrick K. Murphy, Arlington, VA, Public Schools Superintendent, E688 [27AP]

Breath of Fresh Air Act: Nancy Sander, Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (organization), E1425 [3AU]

Congress Week: Leigh McWhite, Congressional Papers Roundtable (organization) and Sheryl B. Vogt, Association of Centers for the Study of Congress, S6422 [19SE]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Home School Legal Defense Association, S7367 [4DE]

——— Penny Young Nance, Concerned Women for America (organization), S7366 [4DE]

Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students: several Representatives, H5015 [19JY]

Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H329 [1FE]

——— Representatives Boustany and Gingrey, H328 [1FE]

——— several organizations, H198 [31JA], H328 [1FE]

——— William L. Minnix, Jr., Leadership Council of Aging Organizations, H329 [1FE]

——— William L. Minnix, Jr., LeadingAge (organization), H329 [1FE]

Impact of NCAA academic progress rate standards implementation: Connecticut congressional delegation, S2482 [18AP]

Importance of education: Colin T. Mays, E356 [8MR]

Interest Rate Reduction Act: Debra S. Daniels, Joliet Junior College, H2237 [27AP]

——— James Gaffney, Lewis University, H2237 [27AP]

——— Molly Corbett Broad, American Council on Education, H2237 [27AP]

——— Senators McConnell and Kyl and Representatives Boehner and Cantor, S3696 [5JN]

Interest Rate Reduction Act elimination of Dept. of HHS Prevention and Public Health Fund: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H2243 [27AP]

——— Christopher W. Hansen, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc., H2241 [27AP]

——— Debbie I. Chang, Nemours Foundation, H2240, H2244 [27AP]

——— Debra L. Ness, National Partnership for Women & Families, H2239 [27AP]

——— Georges C. Benjamin, American Public Health Association, H2243 [27AP]

——— Jeffrey Levi, Trust for America’s Health (organization), H2241 [27AP]

——— Kristor W. Cowan, American Federation of Teachers, H2242 [27AP]

——— L. Hunter Limbaugh, American Diabetes Association, H2239 [27AP]

——— Mary Kay Henry, Service Employees International Union, H2244 [27AP]

——— Matthew L. Myers, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (organization), H2243 [27AP]

——— Pamela Banks and Ioana Rusu, Consumers Union, H2240 [27AP]

——— Paul Jarris, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and Robert Pestronk, National Association of County and City Health Officials, H2242 [27AP]

——— Robert L. Borosage, Campaign for America’s Future (organization), H2242 [27AP]

——— William Samuel, AFL–CIO, H2243 [27AP]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S4752 [29JN]

Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act: Jeremiah W. Nixon, Governor of Missouri and Robert F. McDonnell, Governor of Virginia, National Governors Association, H985 [28FE]

——— Molly Corbett Broad, American Council on Education, H986 [28FE]

——— Richard P. Salmi, Spring Hill College, E296 [1MR]

STEM Jobs Act: José H. Gomez, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H6545 [30NO]

——— Kenneth W. Starr, Baylor University, S7425 [5DE]

——— Timothy Tardibono, CONNECT (organization), S7425 [5DE]

Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act: Mario Parker-Milligan, S2951 [8MY]

Today’s Entrepreneurs Are America’s Mentors (TEAM) Act: Aaron Smith, Young Invincibles (organization), S3427 [22MY]

——— Amy Rosen, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), S3427 [22MY]

——— Debra W. Stewart, Council of Graduate Schools, S3428 [22MY]

——— Edward L. Davis, DECA, Inc., S3427 [22MY]

——— Jack E. Kosakowski, Junior Achievement USA (organization), S3428 [22MY]

——— Kent Schescke, Future Farmers of America (organization), S3427 [22MY]

——— Michael Simmons, Empact (organization), S3426 [22MY]

——— Scott Gerber, Young Entrepreneur Council, S3427 [22MY]

——— Tim Williamson, Idea Village (organization), S3426 [22MY]

Veteran Skills to Jobs Act: Fang A. Wong, American Legion, S4858 [11JY]

Vets4Warriors Program funding: several veterans organizations, H5049 [19JY]

Visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates: David W. Leebron, Rice University, S7423 [5DE]

——— Information Technology Industry Council, Partnership for a New American Economy (organization), and U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7424 [5DE]

——— Lynn Shotwell, American Council on International Personnel and Michael P. Aitken, Society for Human Resource Management, S7424 [5DE]

——— several individuals, S7424 [5DE]

——— several Texas public university system chancellors, S7423 [5DE]

Lists

American Council on Education members, H986 [28FE], H2237 [27AP]

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professors of the Year Award recipients, S6851 [15NO]

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., summer interns, E1374 [1AU]

Indiana Youth Essay Contest winners, S2815 [26AP]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E133 [3FE]

Stennis Congressional Intern Program participants, S5301 [24JY]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day attendees and family members or guardians on the Senate floor, S2799 [26AP]

Texas 3d Congressional District service academy nominees, E921 [31MY]

United Health Foundation Diverse Scholar Initiative participants, E1151 [27JN]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2013: President Obama, H702–H705 [14FE]

Motions

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2246 [27AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S2799 [26AP], S3158 [15MY]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H995 [28FE]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6556 [30NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H352 [1FE]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), S6260 [12SE], S6289 [13SE], S6393 [19SE]

Pledge

Girl Scout motto, S1501 [8MR]

Poems

‘‘Battle Cry, a Call to Action,’’ Dona J. Cassel, E1224 [11JY]

Press releases

Congress Must Find a Truly Bipartisan Solution To Keep Student Loan Rate From Doubling: Campus Progress Action (organization), H2240 [27AP]

Congress Must Not Eliminate Prevention and Public Health Fund: Erica Sward, American Lung Association, H2240 [27AP]

Don’t Play Politics With Student Loan Hike: Victor Sanchez, U.S. Student Association, H2241 [27AP]

House GOP Student Interest Rate Bill Offers Young Adults a Choice—Your Health or an Affordable Education? Young Invincibles (organization), H2241 [27AP]

Proclamations

Dr. Felicia Moss Mayfield Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E32 [18JA]

Dr. Thomas Smith and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., High School Civic Leadership Students Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E906 [30MY]

Georgia Piedmont Technical College Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E614 [23AP]

Mrs. Karen L. Macon Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E905 [30MY]

Mrs. Loretta J. Maloy Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E903 [30MY]

Ms. Shundra Y. Nephew Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E616 [23AP]

Tribute to Jacqueline C. Allen: Representative Moore, E1537 [14SE]

Remarks in House

AbilityOne Program: tribute, E967 [1JN], E980 [5JN], E1492 [12SE], E1622 [21SE], E1667 [28SE], E1840 [29NO], E1928 [13DE]

Abington, PA: tribute to South Abington Elementary School Paws for Peace initiative, E831 [17MY]

Achievable Dream (organization): anniversary of Achievable Dream Tennis Ball, E1595 [21SE]

AID: broadcasting of television show ‘‘Sesame Street’’ in Palestine funding, H130 [24JA]

Allen, Jessica: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E812 [16MY]

Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators: anniversary, E1620 [21SE]

Altoona, PA: anniversary of Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School, E1596 [21SE]

Alzheimer’s Action Day: observance, E1606, E1618, E1621, E1636, E1640, E1642 [21SE]

American Education Week: observance, E1763 [15NO]

——— support goals and ideals (H. Res. 811), E1794 [16NO]

American Society for Training and Development: tribute to Employee Learning Week, E1938 [17DE]

Amherst Ballet Theatre Co.: anniversary, E34 [18JA]

Anderson, Dan: Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year award recipient, E1556 [19SE]

Anderson, Tea: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1009 [7JN]

Anghel, Denis: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E744 [9MY]

Animals: expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (H.R. 3886), E123 [2FE]

Annandale, NJ: anniversary of North Hunterdon High School first graduating class of 1952, E1400 [3AU]

Aragon, Audrey: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E640 [25AP]

Arkansas: tribute to 1st Congressional District service academy nominees, H549 [7FE]

Asian Community Center of Sacramento Valley, Inc.: anniversary, E1426 [3AU]

Asian Pacific State Employees Association: tribute to scholarship fund, E636 [24AP]

Association of Former Members of Congress: tribute to Congress to Campus program, H4697 [10JY]

Atlanta, GA: tribute to Georgia Aquarium, E1583 [21SE]

Auburn, WA: Camelot Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E1092 [20JN]

Aurora, IL: anniversary of Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, H1980 [19AP]

Avila, Jose: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E816 [16MY]

Azama, Yo: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages National Language Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1170 [28JN]

Bailey, NC: Southern Nash High School Air Force Junior ROTC recipient of Distinguished Unit of Merit award, E652 [25AP]

Baker, David: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E762 [10MY]

Ballantyne, Brooke: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E647 [25AP]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (H.R. 2028), E1226 [11JY]

Batiste, Bailey: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E641 [25AP]

Baugus, Jeffery A.: Santa Rosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E253 [27FE]

Bazewicz, Carrie: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1868 [4DE]

BEACON for Adult Literacy (organization): tribute to volunteers, E950 [1JN]

Beckwith, Frank: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E526 [16AP]

Bedford, Kyle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E865 [18MY]

Bennett, Kevin: National Association of Secondary School Principals Minnesota Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1754 [14NO]

Berrien Community Foundation: anniversary, E1424 [3AU]

Bienvenidos (organization): anniversary, E1607 [21SE]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (organization): anniversary of Santa Cruz, CA, chapter, E1025 [8JN]

Birmingham, AL: visit by Michelle Obama to Camp Noah at McAlpine Recreation Area, E1329 [25JY]

Bissell, Benjamin: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2038 [2JA]

Blancas, Andrea: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E464 [28MR]

Block, Francine: Bucks County, PA, Women’s History Month Award recipient, E506 [29MR]

Bloomington, CA: dedication of Joe Baca Middle School, H5537 [1AU]

Blue-Norton, Elizabeth: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E742 [9MY]

Bolivar County, MS: tribute to Bolivar County Head Start Program, E511 [29MR]

Bonner, David: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, H4608 [29JN]

Borg, Holly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for California, E161 [8FE]

Bowling Green, KY: inclusion of Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Newsweek (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, H3274 [31MY]

Bronx Community College: anniversary of Hall of Fame race, E685 [27AP]

Brookhaven, PA: Coebourn Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H2332 [8MY]

Broward County, FL: tribute to Broward County Sheriff’s Office Anti-Bullying Initiative, E121 [2FE]

Brown, Bridget: National Down Syndrome Society Self-Advocate of the Year Champion of Change Award recipient, H1165 [6MR]

Brown, Shari: National Center for Family Literacy Toyota Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E462 [28MR]

Brownsboro, TX: Chandler Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1569 [19SE]

Bruce, Mallisyn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E857 [18MY]

Buckey, John: Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators’ Association Bertram H. Holland High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1457 [10SE]

Budget: application of fair-market value accounting method to certain Federal credit and loan guarantee programs, H534–H541 [7FE]

——— ensure that any changes to accounting standards for Federal loan programs do not adversely affect veterans and students, H547 [7FE]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Park School, E2020 [31DE]

Bullard, TX: tribute to Brook Hill School, E119 [2FE]

Burbank, CA: John Burroughs High School Junior State of America Chapter National Civic Impact Award recipient, E1107 [21JN]

Burke, VA: tribute to Oaks Elementary School’s 4th grade class fundraiser, E108 [1FE]

Business and industry: accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness, H6512 [29NO]

——— accelerate research, development, and innovation in manufacturing to improve competitiveness (H.R. 6081), H5025 [19JY]

Calderon, Miguel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E977 [5JN]

California State University, Fresno: tribute to Veterans Education Program, E1754 [14NO]

Cantonment, FL: tribute to J.M. Tate High School mock trial team, E525 [16AP]

Cantor-Gutierrez, Reyna: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E976 [5JN]

Career and Technical Education Month: observance, H807, H819 [16FE]

Carnegie Mellon University: tribute to Heinz School of Public Policy students for winning the Hult International Business School Hult Global Case Challenge, E746 [9MY], E852 [18MY]

Carruthers, Emily: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E737 [9MY]

Castaneda-Romero, Nalene: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E978 [5JN]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 523), H122 [24JA], H225 [1FE]

Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment, and Veterans Employment: tribute to Helmets to Hardhats program to provide veterans with training and employment opportunities in the construction industry, H1643 [28MR]

Chaminade University: tribute to Leadership Alliance membership, E1331 [25JY]

Charles Drew University: tribute to graduates, E964 [1JN]

Charter schools: anniversary of establishment, H4810 [11JY]

Chavez, Alicia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award, E469 [28MR]

Chavez, Darlene: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E668 [26AP]

Chester County, PA: anniversary of ARC of Chester County, E423 [22MR]

Chicago, IL: Academy for Global Citizenship recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E914 [31MY]

——— anniversary of Center on Halsted, H1859 [17AP]

——— tribute to Hurley Elementary School Science Bowl Team for participation in the National Science Bowl, E764 [10MY]

Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (H.R. 1381), H2453 [9MY]

——— provide educational stability for children in foster care (H.R. 5876), H3275 [31MY]

——— require States to take certain additional steps to assist foster children in making the transition to independent living, H3275 [31MY]

Cisneros, Jacob: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E767 [10MY]

Clark, Austin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E644 [25AP]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of City Club of Cleveland, E731 [8MY]

——— anniversary of West Tech High School, E1264 [17JY]

Clinton, SC: tribute to Bell Street Middle School Science Olympiad team, H1024 [29FE]

Colby College: anniversary, E1568 [19SE]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, H515 [7FE], H590 [8FE], H1969–H1975 [18AP], H2052–H2055 [24AP], H2116 [25AP], H2145, H2146 [26AP]

——— affordability, H1435 [21MR]

——— anniversary of land grant college program, H3398 [1JN]

——— efforts of for-profit colleges and universities to recruit active-duty military personnel and veterans, H2824 [17MY]

——— impact of Government regulations on research, H5205 [25JY]

——— Obama administration proposals to make higher education more affordable, H1138 [5MR]

——— provide student loan borrowers with basic consumer protections, H815 [16FE]

——— require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (H.R. 1048), H3809 [20JN]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education, H5531 [1AU]

——— student loans and financial aid programs funding, H68 [18JA]

Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2005), E1303 [24JY]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (H.R. 6263), E1381 [1AU]

Community colleges: recognize valuable contributions and encourage local partnerships to train and revitalize U.S. workforce, inspire entrepreneurship, educate skilled workers, and invest in local communities, H719, H720 [14FE], H733 [15FE]

Compton, Catherine: Dept. of State Fulbright award recipient, E303 [1MR]

Compton, Jennifer: Dept. of State Fulbright award recipient, E303 [1MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H6758–H6761 [12DE]

Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H1559–H1563 [26MR]

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.: tribute to summer interns, E1374 [1AU]

Coppell, TX: Mockingbird Elementary School recipient of Character Education Partnership (organization) National School of Character award, E1715 [23OC]

Cormier, Aaron: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E472 [28MR]

Corning, NY: Rockwell Museum of Western Art accreditation by the American Association of Museums, E1081 [19JN]

Cortland, NY: Cortland Junior Senior High School students winners of NASA Space Settlement Contest, E1221 [10JY]

Coulson, Samuel: Broadcom Corp., Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars (MASTERS) program finalist, E1523 [13SE]

Crafton Hills College: anniversary, E486 [29MR]

Creal Springs, IL: anniversary of Creal Springs School, E847 [18MY]

Cruz, Terri: Raul H. Castro Institute and Latino Perspectives (publication) Arizona Latina Trailblazer Award recipient, E565 [18AP]

Cumberland, MD: Bel Air Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H3108 [18MY]

Curiel, Frank: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E768 [10MY]

Curran, Elizabeth (Libby): People (publication) Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1697 [12OC]

Dallas, TX: School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Award, E1848 [29NO]

Damariscotta, ME: tribute to Coastal Kids Preschool, E621 [24AP]

Dassow, Chevelle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E666 [26AP]

Davis, Alvin A.: Macy’s, Inc., Florida Dept. of Education State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E659 [26AP]

De Weerd, Kayla: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E775 [10MY]

DeCraene, Peter: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1170 [28JN]

DeLaCerda, Carlos: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E669 [26AP]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary of Gary, IN, Alumnae Chapter, E1803 [27NO]

——— tribute to Prince William County, VA, Alumnae Chapter Martin Luther King Youth Oratorical Contest participants, E324 [6MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools participating in the school lunch program to donate any excess food to local food banks, E803 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorize a pilot program on enhancements of efforts on mental health in the National Guard and Reserves through community partnerships, E1993 [21DE]

——— establish National Language Service Corps, H3033 [17MY]

——— include industry-recognized certifications in pilot program on veterans’ receipt of civilian credentialing for military occupational specialty skills, H2823 [17MY], H3129 [18MY]

——— prohibit funding for Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery testing programs, H5036, H5037 [19JY]

——— reduce funding and redirect savings to domestic priorities, H585 [8FE], H4915 [18JY]

——— Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program funding, H4980, H4981 [18JY]

Dept. of Education: allow promulgation of rules or regulations defining the term ‘‘credit hour’’, H991 [28FE]

——— allow States to regulate credit-hour and clock-hour programs, H989 [28FE]

——— authorize grants to prepare and train principals on effective core competencies and in instructional leadership skills (H.R. 6376), E1473 [11SE]

——— award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math education programs (H.R. 4366), E595 [19AP]

——— Community College to Career Fund funding, H733 [15FE]

——— develop a plan to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in financial aid programs, H991, H992 [28FE], E330 [7MR]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (H.R. 5195), E687 [27AP]

——— establish grant program for nebulizers in elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 6284), E1425 [3AU], E1780 [16NO]

——— establish grant program to enhance existing secondary education programs teaching high school students about the U.S. Constitution and State constitutions (H.R. 6390), H6004 [14SE]

——— establish State review process for student complaints on institutions, H988, H989 [28FE]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H1851 [17AP], H1923, H1924 [18AP], H2451 [9MY], H2724 [16MY], H2825 [17MY], H3408 [5JN], H3488 [6JN], H3586, H3587, H3588, H3589 [7JN], H3664, H3692 [8JN], H3736, H3743 [19JN], H3811, H3812 [20JN], H3947, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023, H4024 [26JN], H4078, H4079, H4120 [27JN], H4612, H4613, H4619, H4620, H4626, H4636, H4637 [29JN], E613 [23AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 3826), H974 [28FE], H1813 [16AP], H1854, H1898 [17AP], H1969–H1975 [18AP], H2052–H2056 [24AP], H2075, H2117–H2120 [25AP], H2143, H2145, H2146 [26AP], H2244, H2258 [27AP], H2336 [8MY], H2721 [16MY], H3108 [18MY], H3398 [1JN], H3817 [20JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), H2079, H2080, H2081, H2117–H2120 [25AP], H2214, H2228–H2252, H2258, H2262–H2264 [27AP], H2336, H2337 [8MY], H2457, H2458 [9MY], H2572 [10MY], H3279, H3280, H3281 [31MY], H3365, H3366 [1JN], E676 [26AP], E705 [7MY], E721, E733 [8MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), consideration (H. Res. 631), H2147–H2156 [26AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), motion to recommit, H2246, H2250 [27AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4816), H2256–H2262 [27AP], H2340–H2344 [8MY], H3280 [31MY], H3817, H3821 [20JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 5812), H2825 [17MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), H2335 [8MY], H3392, H3393 [1JN]

——— extension of reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H4830 [12JY]

——— freeze income-based student loan repayment plan, H5146 [24JY]

——— freeze interest rates on subsidized student loans, H738 [15FE], H1795 [29MR]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), H980–H997 [28FE], E273 [28FE], E296 [1MR], E330 [7MR]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), consideration (H. Res. 563), H976–H980 [28FE]

——— prohibit from overreaching into academic affairs and financial aid program eligibility (H.R. 2117), motion to recommit, H995, H996 [28FE]

——— protect students from higher education costs and increased student loan interest rates, H995, H996 [28FE]

——— provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (H.R. 3014), H2522 [9MY], E1938 [17DE]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (H.R. 6669), E1928 [13DE]

——— provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans made to recent college students when the unemployment rate is at a certain level and other periods of deferment (H.R. 5801), E876 [18MY]

——— reauthorize District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (H.R. 471), E71 [25JA]

——— report on extent to which certain high-need students are being taught by alternative route teachers-in-training who have been deemed ‘‘highly qualified’’, E1710 [19OC]

——— restore and extend the grace period before repayment begins on certain loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (H.R. 4286), H2081 [25AP], E465 [28MR]

——— retain State authorization requirements for institutions with below-average graduation and annual completion rates, and above-average loan default rates, H990 [28FE]

——— tribute to Blue Ribbon Schools award recipients, E1849 [29NO]

——— tribute to Pay as You Earn student loan repayment program, H6713 [12DE]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding for science programs in contravention of Dept. of Energy Organization Act, H3455–H3457 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS: assist States in operating Restoring the Doctors of Our Country Through Scholarships (RDOCS) programs to increase availability of health care services in health professional shortage areas (H.R. 6400), E1524 [13SE]

——— collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (H. Res. 298), E502 [29MR]

——— increase flexibility for implementation of Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H338 [1FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: permit use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility (H.R. 5843), H4014, H4015 [26JN], H4421 [28JN]

——— tribute to U.S. Border Patrol Academy graduating class, E589 [19AP]

——— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services immigrant integration grants funding, H3546 [6JN]

Dept. of Justice: John. R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program funding through reductions in NASA Mars Next Decade Program funding, H2496–H2498 [9MY]

Dept. of Labor: strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (H.R. 4227), H1397 [20MR]

Dept. of State: establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (H.R. 3795), H45 [18JA]

Dept. of Transportation: reauthorize and improve the Safe Routes to School Program, H731 [15FE]

——— Safe Routes to School Program funding, E1238 [12JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), Senate amendment, H7439–H7442 [30DE]

——— develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), H5817–H5821 [11SE]

——— improve certain laws relative to employment and training of veterans (H.R. 2433), H3270 [31MY]

——— improve educational counseling opportunities for veterans (H.R. 6101), H4787 [11JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention, H5206 [25JY]

——— submit to Congress annual reports on the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program, H5428 [31JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H5014 [19JY]

Devereux Foundation: anniversary, E1389 [2AU], E1641 [21SE], E1665 [28SE]

Devil Pups, Inc.: tribute, E1309 [24JY]

Devlin, Ryan: Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Award recipient, H6662 [5DE]

Diaz, Yethzell: University of California, Santa Cruz, Gabriel Zimmerman Scholarship Fund award recipient, E652 [25AP]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (H.R. 1394), E1735 [6NO]

——— expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (H.R. 2505), E48 [19JA], E1648 [21SE]

——— increase diabetes awareness and prevention, E181 [13FE]

Domestic policy: reduce the costs of higher education, H523 [7FE]

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center: World Affairs Council of St. Louis International Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E987 [6JN]

Dorsey, Christopher: Jazz Museum of Florida, Inc., ‘‘Jazzonian’’ Excellence in Jazz Education Award recipient, E846 [18MY]

Down Syndrome Awareness Day: observance, H1524 [22MR]

Dubuque, IA: St. Columbkille Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E91 [31JA]

Dunn, Kristen: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E866 [18MY]

Earth Day Coalition of Cleveland, OH: tribute to Earthfest, E650 [25AP]

East Texas Baptist University: anniversary, E241 [27FE]

Easthampton, MA: tribute to Easthampton High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E122 [2FE]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (H.R. 5893), H3693 [8JN], H4782 [11JY], H6550 [30NO]

——— modernize and reform monetary system and restore exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Government to create and regulate money to rebuild the economy (H.R. 2990), H357 [1FE], H621 [8FE], H5232 [25JY], H6625 [5DE], H7518 [1JA]

——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 12), H18–H20 [17JA], H43 [18JA], H398, H400, H401 [2FE], H554 [7FE], H621 [8FE], H2619 [10MY], H3582 [7JN], H3693–H3697 [8JN], H3957 [21JN], H4425 [28JN], H4900–H4903 [17JY], H5188, H5191–H5194 [24JY], H5775, H5856 [11SE], H5926, H5928, H5933, H5934, H5983, H5986 [13SE], H6049 [14SE], H6192 [20SE], H6259, H6261, H6262, H6264 [21SE], H6358, H6360 [14NO], H6453–H6458 [27NO], H6619 [4DE]

——— rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, H6614 [4DE]

Ed Keating Center, Inc.: tribute, E1575 [20SE]

El Paso, TX: Douglas Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1622 [21SE]

——— El Paso Independent School District recipient of ChildObesity 180 (organization) Active Schools Acceleration Project School Programs Regional award, E1048 [15JN]

——— Mission Early College High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1651 [21SE]

Eldersburg, MD: Oklahoma Road Middle School School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H3108 [18MY]

Elizabeth, NJ: Union County Vocational-Technical High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1587 [21SE]

Employment: encourage job training programs, H6004 [14SE]

——— reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (H.R. 4297), H6181 [20SE]

English language: declare as national language of U.S., H1151 [5MR]

——— reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (H.R. 997), H714 [14FE]

Enriquez, Amelito: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring recipient, E624 [24AP]

Erickson, Scott: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E534 [16AP]

Estes, Kyle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E863 [18MY]

Estrada, Tanya: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1014 [7JN]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to In Hope Freedom Rings Foundation scholarship recipients, E112 [1FE]

——— tribute to public school math and science teachers participating in Sally Ride Science Academy in San Diego, CA, E322 [6MR]

Fairport, NY: Martha Brown Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E1070 [19JN]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), H7450–H7453 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

Farmingdale State College: anniversary, E437 [26MR]

——— tribute to Green Building Institute, E437 [26MR]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (H.R. 4155), H3366 [1JN], H4661–H4663 [9JY], H5026 [19JY]

Federal aid programs: Pell Grants funding, H983, H985 [28FE]

Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation Board: anniversary, E1204 [9JY]

First Book (organization): anniversary, E858 [18MY], E1440 [3AU]

Florida: tribute to America’s Young Heroes award recipients, E546 [17AP]

——— tribute to 7th Congressional District service academy nominees, E1959 [19DE]

Fond du Lac, WI: tribute to Fond du Lac School District, E862 [18MY]

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization): tribute, E199 [15FE]

Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (H.R. 6644), E1902 [11DE]

Fort Walton Beach, FL: anniversary of Camp Walton School, E1465 [10SE]

——— anniversary of Choctawhatchee High School, E1650 [21SE]

Fortune Society: tribute, E111 [1FE]

Fremont, CA: Hopkins Junior High School winner of Dept. of Energy National Science Bowl, E713 [7MY]

——— J. Haley Durham Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1735 [6NO]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno, E626 [24AP]

Fritz, Hunter: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E775 [10MY]

Funding, H2116, H2120, H2121 [25AP]

Gallegos, Alexander: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award, E470 [28MR]

Gastonia, NC: anniversary of First Wesleyan Christian School, E378 [19MR]

Gaudet, Eric: Macy’s, Inc., Bob Hope Band Scholarship Award recipient, E1815 [27NO]

George Mason University: tribute to green and sustainable initiatives, E649 [25AP]

Giesler, Marsha: National Fire Protection Association Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year award recipient, H4830 [12JY]

Gillispie, Ilene: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2037 [2JA]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, H201 [31JA], H225 [1FE], H444, H445 [3FE], H1219 [7MR], H2146 [26AP], E107 [1FE], E298 [1MR], E311 [5MR], E368 [13MR], E373 [16MR], E380 [19MR], E441 [26MR], E495, E498 [29MR], E910 [30MY], E1070 [19JN], E1094 [20JN], E1125 [21JN], E1718, E1719 [23OC]

——— anniversary of Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle, E1647 [21SE]

——— tribute to Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, E1718 [23OC]

——— tribute to Girl Scouts of Rhode Island, H1219 [7MR]

——— tribute to Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, E1719 [23OC]

Glenshaw, PA: Shaler North Hills Library recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, H6515 [29NO]

Glenview, IL: anniversary of Glenbrook South High School, H644 [9FE]

Global Entrepreneurship Week: observance, H6341 [13NO]

Golden, CO: Colorado Railroad Museum recipient of Golden Landmarks Association Living Landmark Award, E1123 [21JN]

Gonzaga University: anniversary, E1525 [13SE]

Grapevine, TX: anniversary of Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, E571 [18AP]

Greater Cleveland Community Shares (organization): tribute, E1162 [27JN]

Green Lake, WI: tribute to the Green Lake School District for developing 21st century readiness knowledge and skills in students, E876 [18MY]

Greenbury, Jessica: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E814 [16MY]

Greene, Trevor: MetLife/National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1579 [20SE]

Greenville Industrial College: tribute, E483 [29MR]

Groenhof, Samantha: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E978 [5JN]

Grossetete, Chloe: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E671 [26AP]

Gurrola, Arisai: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E646 [25AP]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary, E583 [19AP], E670 [26AP]

Hadassah of Greater Baltimore (organization): anniversary, E242 [27FE]

Halliburton Co.: provide assistance to at-risk youth of Houston, TX, in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), H3737 [19JN]

Hamilton College: anniversary, E804 [15MY]

Hand in Hand (organization): tribute, E975 [5JN]

Harcum College: Main Line Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Business of the Year Award recipient, E1398 [3AU]

Harrelson, Patty: Florida Dept. of Education Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership recipient, E498 [29MR]

Harrison, Anjelica: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E645 [25AP]

Haymarket, VA: tribute to Battlefield High School for participation in the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Foundation Stock Market Game ‘‘Capitol Hill Challenge’’, E651 [25AP]

Hazlett, Angel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E464 [28MR]

Health care professionals: require practitioners to obtain particular training or special certification on addiction and substance abuse, and appropriate and safe use of certain controlled substances (H.R. 2119), H5529 [1AU]

Heer, Melissa: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E298 [1MR]

Helotes, TX: tribute to Sandra Day O’Connor High School science bowl team, E663 [26AP]

Herrera, Jada: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E773 [10MY]

Herrin, IL: anniversary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, E563 [17AP]

High Blood Pressure Awareness Month: observance, E712 [7MY]

Highline Community College: anniversary, E237 [24FE]

Hill, Andrea: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E468 [28MR]

Hillsides Organization: anniversary, E1276 [18JY]

Hoefler, Ryan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E977 [5JN]

Holency, Crystina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E671 [26AP]

Hope, ME: Hope Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1769 [15NO]

Hornell, NY: tribute to St. Ann’s School, E1232 [11JY]

House of Representatives: compile oral histories from current and former Members involved in the Selma to Montgomery, AL, marches and the civil rights movement (H. Res. 562), H1031 [29FE], H1104–H1113, H1116, H1124 [1MR], E308, E312 [5MR]

——— reestablish Page Program, H3675 [8JN]

——— tribute to charitable golf tournament, H4808 [11JY]

Houston, TX: tribute to Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, E298 [1MR]

——— tribute to League of Women Voters of Houston Education Fund, E1434 [3AU]

Huerta, Wilfredo: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1121 [21JN]

Illinois Poison Center: anniversary, E1947 [18DE]

Immigration: admit for permanent residence certain aliens who have postgraduate degrees in certain fields of study and exempt such aliens from H–1B nonimmigrant numerical limitations (H.R. 399), H6193 [20SE], H6518, H6521 [29NO], H6543 [30NO]

——— allow companies to attract foreign graduates of U.S. universities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and reform and create new immigration categories to stimulate the economy (H.R. 2161), H6518, H6521 [29NO]

——— cancel removal and adjust status for certain long-term residents who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 5869), H3180 [30MY]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H6520 [29NO]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (H.R. 1842), H3737 [19JN], E1048 [15JN]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), H2137 [26AP]

——— Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H3709, H3710 [18JN], H3737, H3738, H3742, H3749 [19JN], H3812 [20JN], H3966–H3970 [21JN], H3984 [26JN], H4070 [27JN], H5015 [19JY], E1061 [18JN]

——— expand ‘‘V’’ nonimmigrant visa program for spouses and children of permanent residents awaiting availability of an immigrant visa, H6517, H6519 [29NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates (H.R. 6412), H6155, H6188, H6190–H6193 [20SE], H6523 [29NO], H6550, H6551 [30NO], E1632 [21SE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), H6162, H6185–H6194 [20SE], H6508, H6516, H6524 [29NO], H6539–H6561 [30NO], E1557 [19SE], E1632, E1640 [21SE], E1656, E1657 [25SE], E1865 [4DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), consideration (H. Res. 821), H6517–H6524 [29NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), motion to recommit, H6559 [30NO]

——— reform, H562 [7FE], H6614–H6619 [4DE], H7564 [1JA]

——— release of guidelines on application process to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H5528 [1AU]

——— require accreditation of certain educational institutions for purposes of a nonimmigrant student visa (H.R. 3120), H5504–H5506 [31JY], H5619 [1AU]

Inter American University of Puerto Rico: anniversary, E1015 [7JN]

International Biology Olympiad: tribute to Team USA gold medal recipients, E1779 [16NO]

International Education Week: observance, E1760 [15NO]

International Institute of Minnesota: tribute, E513 [30MR]

International Storytelling Center: anniversary, E1642 [21SE]

Irvine-Johnson, Kendra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E869 [18MY]

Jacks, Jacqueline: Washington County, FL, Rookie Teacher of the Year award recipient, E47 [19JA]

Jamesville, NC: Jamesville Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1516 [13SE]

Jamison, Janelle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E766 [10MY]

Johnson, Nichele A.: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation youth advocacy/community service honoree, E709 [7MY]

Johnson, Tyia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1015 [7JN]

Johnston, Tiffany: National Association of Agricultural Educators Teacher Mentor Award recipient, E1432 [3AU]

Jones County Junior College: anniversary, H11 [17JA]

Jorgensen, Hannah: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E724 [8MY]

Kankakee County, IL: anniversary of Kankakee County Farm Bureau, E190 [14FE]

Kauffmann, Raphael: San Mateo County, CA, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1103 [21JN]

Kaushik, Sunedra K.: Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Samman Award recipient, E255 [27FE]

Kent, WA: Technology Access Foundation Academy recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Award, E1521 [13SE]

Khan Academy (organization): tribute, E22 [17JA]

Kidney Action Day: observance, E287 [29FE], E296 [1MR]

Kingwood, TX: tribute to Creekwood Middle School Korean War history project, H3269 [31MY]

Kirshner, Jean: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipient, E1112 [21JN]

Knudson, Michael: Dept. of State Fulbright award recipient, E301 [1MR]

Kohen, Daniel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E672 [26AP]

Kurtinitis, Sandra: Optimist Club of Dundalk Inc., Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E790 [15MY]

Kurtz, Melanie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E974 [5JN]

La Roche College: anniversary, H6670 [5DE]

Lakeland College: anniversary, E1122 [21JN]

Lamar Community College: anniversary, E1663 [28SE]

Lane, Joanne: United Health Foundation Diverse Scholar recipient, E1142 [26JN]

Lanthorn, Robert: Kids Voting USA (organization) Educator of the Year award recipient, E602 [19AP]

Larson, Virginia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1123 [21JN]

Lawrence, Anastasia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E465 [28MR]

Leadership Alliance: anniversary, H4787 [11JY], E937 [31MY], E1059 [18JN], E1290 [19JY], E1331 [25JY], E1342 [26JY]

Lee, Bruce Jun Fan: tribute (H. Res. 654), E1268 [18JY]

Lee College: Texas Historical Marker recipient, E391 [20MR]

Lindsay, Randella: Walton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E216 [16FE]

Lisle, IL: anniversary of Benet Academy, E30 [18JA]

Literacy Council of Northern Virginia: anniversary, E559 [17AP]

Littleton, CO: anniversary of shooting of students at Columbine High School, H5532 [1AU]

Long Beach, CA: Longfellow Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E645 [25AP]

Lopes, Alexandre: Macy’s, Inc., Florida Dept. of Education State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1351 [31JY]

Lopez, Carlos: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E665 [26AP]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of APAIT Health Center, E1631 [21SE]

Louisburg College: anniversary, E1398 [3AU]

Lozada, Marisha: Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Scholastic Art and Writing Award recipient, E794 [15MY]

Lucero, Jesse: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E769 [10MY]

Lupus Awareness Week: observance, E942 [31MY]

Maine: tribute to advocates visiting the U.S. Capitol to raise awareness of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), E804 [15MY]

Maloku, Edite: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E741 [9MY]

Maple Heights, OH: tribute to St. Martin of Tours School, E1000 [6JN]

Marietta, GA: tribute to Lemon Street Heritage Group for efforts to preserve heritage of Lemon Street School, E1887 [7DE]

Marion County, FL: inclusion of several Marion County Public Schools in Washington (DC) Post ‘‘Top High Schools’’ list, E1341 [26JY]

Marymount Manhattan College: anniversary, E734 [8MY]

Mathematics of Planet Earth project: tribute, H6400 [16NO]

Mayan Families (organization): tribute to humanitarian projects in Guatemala, E254 [27FE]

McGehee, Kyler: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E858 [18MY]

McKinney, TX: anniversary of McKinney Christian Academy, E293 [1MR]

Media, PA: Rose Tree Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H2332 [8MY]

Medina, Jazmin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E768 [10MY]

Medina, TN: tribute to first graduating class of South Gibson County High School, E914 [31MY]

——— tribute to first graduating class of South Gibson High School, E855 [18MY]

Memphis, TN: inclusion of Hollis F. Price Middle College in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, H6257 [21SE]

Meraz, Cristina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E667 [26AP]

Miami, FL: North Miami Museum of Contemporary Art recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, E1804 [27NO]

——— tribute to Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, Inc., E1626 [21SE]

——— tribute to Our Lady of Lourdes Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E811 [16MY]

Michetti, Amanda: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2038 [2JA]

Middlesex County Retired Educators Association of New Jersey: anniversary, E977 [5JN]

Mikhaylova, Mariya: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E861 [18MY]

Mikhaylova, Svetlana: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1009 [7JN]

Milestones Autism Organization: anniversary, E1567 [19SE]

Milford, NH: tribute to Milford High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E816 [16MY]

Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E1233 [11JY]

Miller, Everett: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E769 [10MY]

Miller, Tesla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1016 [7JN]

Mills River, NC: tribute to Glenn C. Marlow Elementary School 5th grade graduating class, E980 [5JN]

Minorities: consider bolstering literacy among African-American and Hispanic men a national priority (H. Res. 721), H4690 [10JY], H5021 [19JY]

Missouri: tribute to Girl Scouts of Missouri, E498 [29MR]

Mobile, AL: inclusion of Alabama School of Math and Science in Newsweek (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E1363 [31JY]

Moczary, Steven: Air Force Association Eglin Chapter 365 Teacher of the Year award recipient, E834 [17MY]

Monmouth University: anniversary of Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing & Health Studies, E601 [19AP]

Monroeville, AL: tribute to Monroeville Junior High robotics team, E218 [16FE]

Montgomery GI Bill: anniversary, H3272 [31MY], E958 [1JN]

Moore, Peyton: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E976 [5JN]

Moore, Susan: Roseland School District, Santa Rosa, CA, Lifetime Achievement Volunteer Award recipient, E903 [30MY]

Morality and ethics: address issues relative to youth violence, H6837 [18DE]

Mora-Pina, Alysia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E466 [28MR]

Morgan Hill, CA: tribute to Central High School improvement in California Academic Performance Index, E1717 [23OC]

Morrison, Heath: American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E233 [17FE]

Moynihan, Steven P.: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation James Madison Fellowship designee, E1142 [26JN]

Muhammad, Arthur: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation youth advocacy/community service honoree, E709 [7MY]

Muscogee Retired Educators Association: anniversary, E1102 [21JN]

Nakata, Kayla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E815 [16MY]

Nandipati, Snigdha: E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee winner, E964 [1JN]

National Black Home Educators (organization): tribute, E1135 [26JN]

National Center for Campus Public Safety: establish and operate and consolidate certain Dept. of Justice programs to provide funding (H.R. 3915), E155 [7FE]

National Child Protection Training Center: tribute, E750 [9MY]

National Community Foundations Week: observance, E1753 [14NO]

National Computer Science Education Week: observance, E1938 [17DE]

National Council of La Raza: tribute to Las Vegas, NV, conference, E1171 [28JN]

National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: observance, E1542 [14SE]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 552), H734 [15FE]

National GEAR UP Week: observance, E1613 [21SE]

National Guard: tribute to Vets4Warriors program, H5049 [19JY]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: observance, E1577 [20SE], E1635 [21SE]

National History Day (organization): National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, E269 [28FE], E375 [19MR]

National Kidney Month: observance, E281, E287 [29FE], E296 [1MR]

National objectives: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education funding, H383 [2FE], H557 [7FE], H1853 [17AP], H2522 [9MY], H6512 [29NO]

National School Choice Week: observance, H120, H129 [24JA], E71 [25JA]

National School Counseling Week: designate (H. Res. 525), E170 [9FE]

National Stroke Awareness Month: observance, E712 [7MY], E926 [31MY]

National Substitute Teacher Recognition Week: observance, H2303 [7MY]

National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month: observance, H6159 [20SE], E1638, E1641 [21SE]

National Teach Ag Day: observance, H1221 [7MR]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, H2336, H2337 [8MY], H2458, H2459 [9MY], H2572 [10MY], E706 [7MY], E731 [8MY], E752, E754 [9MY], E774 [10MY]

National Teacher Day: observance, H2332 [8MY], E734 [8MY]

——— support goals and ideals (H. Res. 645), E773 [10MY]

National Women’s History Month: observance, H1030 [29FE], H1160 [6MR], H1219 [7MR], E359 [9MR], E368 [13MR], E380 [19MR]

National Young Audiences Week: observance, E354 [8MR]

Native Americans: allow certain land to be used to generate income to provide funding for academic programs (H.R. 1556), H3711 [18JN]

Nazareth College: inclusion in Military Advanced Education (publication) ‘‘Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities’’ list, E335 [7MR]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of Neighborhood Music School, E1054 [18JN]

——— anniversary of New Haven Public Library, E272 [28FE]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E133 [3FE]

New Jersey Council for the Humanities: anniversary, E1590 [21SE]

New Providence, NJ: inclusion of New Providence High School in New Jersey Monthly (publication) ‘‘Top Public High Schools’’ list, E1490 [12SE]

New York: tribute to 2d Congressional District Intel Corp., Science Talent Search semifinalists, E53 [23JA]

New York, NY: anniversary of Regis High School Recruiting Excellence in Academics for Catholic High Schools (REACH) program, E330 [7MR]

Newport Art Museum and Art Association: anniversary, H228 [1FE]

Nichols, Donovan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E739 [9MY]

Nichols, Wayne: Humanities Texas (organization) Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award recipient, E1861 [3DE]

Nielson, Zachary: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1126 [21JN]

NOAA: Climate Portal Program funding, H2373 [8MY]

——— National Sea Grant College Program funding, H2359 [8MY]

Nornhold, Bradley: Baltimore, MD, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E855 [18MY]

North Hollywood, CA: tribute to North Hollywood High School science bowl team, E668 [26AP]

Northbrook, IL: anniversary of Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago, H6341 [13NO], E1708 [19OC]

Northeast Iowa Community College: Aspen Institute ‘‘Top Ten Community Colleges’’ honoree, E218 [16FE]

Northern Mariana Islands: tribute to Saipan Southern High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2044 [24AP], E626 [24AP]

Northwestern College: anniversary, E1584 [21SE]

NSF: Climate Change Education Program funding, H2535, H2536 [9MY]

——— education programs funding, H2358 [8MY]

——— Educational and Human Resources Account funding, H2551 [9MY]

——— funding, H2409, H2410 [8MY]

——— Political Science Program funding, H2543 [9MY]

——— provide grants to increase minority students receiving college degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and to recruit, retain, and advance minority STEM faculty members (H.R. 4483), E643 [25AP]

Nurses for Newborns (organization): anniversary, E600 [19AP]

Oakland, CA: tribute to the African American Education Task Force Academic Achievement Celebration, E791 [15MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H5755 [10SE]

——— evaluation of policies relative to taxation and tax code, H2254–H2256 [27AP]

——— State of the Union Message, H386 [2FE], H588 [8FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: prohibit intelligence community cybersecurity systems from using sensitive personal documents received from certain sources, H2171, H2172 [26AP]

——— recognize importance of instruction in foreign language and culture in development of training programs to protect against cyber attacks and intrusions, H3299, H3300 [31MY]

Omega Boys Club/Street Soldiers (organization): anniversary, E1720 [23OC]

Onondaga Community College: anniversary, E127 [3FE]

Operation UNITE (organization): tribute, E592 [19AP]

Orona, Kassie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E815 [16MY]

Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE): tribute, E769 [10MY]

Padron, Eduardo J.: Greater Miami, FL, Chamber of Commerce Sand In My Shoes Award recipient, E252 [27FE]

Pagano, Todd: Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching U.S. Professor of the Year award recipient, E1881 [5DE]

Paine, Peter S., Jr.: French Ordre des Palmes Academique recipient, E1148 [27JN]

Parson, Chesle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E670 [26AP]

Pata, Donald: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1143 [26JN]

Patent and Trademark Office: tribute to National Trademark Expo, E1552 [19SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, H3586 [7JN]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H3607, H3608 [7JN]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H322–H354 [1FE], H428, H432 [2FE], H469 [3FE], H590 [8FE], H4785 [11JY], E117, E125 [2FE], E141 [6FE]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), consideration (H. Res. 522), H192–H200 [31JA]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), motion to recommit, H352, H353 [1FE]

——— repeal section authorizing an education and outreach campaign, H3486 [6JN]

Peninsula Family Services (organization): anniversary of senior peer counseling program, E1355 [31JY]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 7th Congressional District service academy nominees, H1216 [7MR]

——— tribute to 12th Congressional District recipients of Dept. of State Fulbright Program grants, E30 [18JA]

Perez, Ditza: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E745 [9MY]

Pfankuch, Ryan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E979 [5JN]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Philadelphia Dialogue Forum and Peace Islands Institute Friendship Award recipients, E586 [19AP]

——— tribute to Walter D. Palmer Leadership Learning Partners Charter School Leadership Preparatory Academy Foundations of Leadership Class of 2013, E684 [27AP]

Pink, Laura: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E529 [16AP]

Pippin, Christy: Washington County, FL, School District Related Employee of the Year award recipient, E48 [19JA]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Fox Chapel Area High School for participation in Library of Congress Veterans History Project, E850 [18MY]

Portland, OR: tribute to Lincoln High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2331 [8MY], H2454 [9MY], E749 [9MY]

Poulos, Greg: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1835 [29NO]

Prado, Angelica: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E463 [28MR]

Presidio, TX: tribute to Lucy Reede Franco Middle School rocketry team, E757 [10MY]

——— tribute to Presidio High School rocketry team, E757 [10MY]

Pribble, Jeffrey: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E249 [27FE]

Pride, Savannah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1013 [7JN]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Juvenile Detention Center volunteers, E965 [1JN]

——— tribute to Prince William County Teacher of the Year/Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award nominees, E320 [6MR]

——— tribute to teachers achieving National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification, E323 [6MR]

Pritchard, Delanie: Washington County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E47 [19JA]

Public broadcasting: funding, H4911 [18JY], H5014 [19JY], E1328 [25JY]

Quintana, Luis: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E856 [18MY]

Quintrall, Kyle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E860 [18MY]

Reach Out and Read Rhode Island (organization): tribute, H1029 [29FE]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (H. Res. 689), H4161 [28JN], H4709 [10JY]

Renton, WA: inclusion of Talbot Hill Elementary School in Parent & Child (publication) ‘‘Coolest Schools in America’’ list and Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Designated Innovative Schools honoree, E1593 [21SE]

——— tribute to Catch a Special Thrill (C.A.S.T) for Kids Foundation, E1517 [13SE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H977, H978 [28FE], H6050 [14SE]

Reston, VA: anniversary of Reston Children’s Center, E361 [9MR]

Rice University: anniversary, H4787, H4789, H4790 [11JY], E1225, E1230, E1235 [11JY], E1239, E1242, E1244 [12JY], E1287 [19JY]

Richardson, Driszelle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E740 [9MY]

Ripley Blackwell Head Start Center, Inc.: anniversary, E501 [29MR]

Rittling, Mary: North Carolina Community College President of the Year award recipient, E753 [9MY]

Riverside County, CA: tribute to Operation Recognition high school diploma recipients, E1742 [13NO]

Roberts, Armisha: General Motors Foundation Buick Achievers Scholarship Program award recipient, E615 [23AP]

Roberts, Bobby: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E643 [25AP]

Rochester Institute of Technology: anniversary of Cooperative Education Program, E1564 [19SE]

Rockaway Township, NJ: anniversary of Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey, E1986 [21DE]

Rockport, ME: tribute to Camden Hills Regional High School Windplanners student group for installing a wind turbine on campus, E862 [18MY]

Rodriguez, Nancy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E973 [5JN]

Roehl, Jackie: Education Minnesota (organization) Minnesota Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2303 [7MY]

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science: anniversary, H5687 [2AU]

Ross, Duscha: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E252 [27FE]

Ruthton, MN: Russell-Tyler-Ruthton (RTR) Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1668 [28SE]

Ryan, Jha-Mier: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E812 [16MY]

Saenz, Edwin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E741 [9MY]

Saffran, Miles: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E402 [21MR]

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands: anniversary of Mount Carmel School, H5932 [13SE], E1515 [13SE]

Salazar, Lawrence: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E862 [18MY]

Samford University: anniversary of Cumberland School of Law, E758 [10MY]

San Antonio, TX: tribute to Dr. Hector P. Garcia Middle School science bowl team, E662 [26AP]

San Jacinto College: anniversary, E418 [22MR]

——— receipt of grant to fund collaborative programs with local secondary school districts to increase college readiness and completion of post-secondary education courses, E418 [22MR]

San Jose, CA: Dartmouth Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E1089 [20JN]

San Leandro, CA: tribute to Davis Street Family Resource Center, E766 [10MY]

San Luis Obispo, CA: Teach Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H6515 [29NO]

San Mateo, CA: tribute to Holy Angels Elementary School class of 1969, E1740 [13NO]

San Rafael, CA: anniversary of school system, E168 [9FE]

Sanford, ME: tribute to Sanford Community Adult Education program graduates, E1075 [19JN]

Saraland, AL: tribute to Saraland School System, E1337 [26JY]

Sawaqued, Jwan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E813 [16MY]

Scammell, Emily: Auburn University Political Science Leadership Award recipient, E538 [16AP]

Schererville, IN: anniversary of Indian American Cultural Center, E556 [17AP]

Schmidt, Sydney: Our Military Kids (organization) Military Kid of the Year award recipient, H1981 [19AP]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students, H1644 [28MR]

——— direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (H.R. 458), E1103 [21JN]

——— encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 2218), H980 [28FE], H4810 [11JY]

——— encourage school choice, H521 [7FE]

——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (H.R. 998), H3810 [20JN], E1090 [20JN]

——— require charter schools to demonstrate successful operation data for no less than three years to be eligible for expansion grants, H4810 [11JY]

Seattle, WA: anniversary of Museum of History & Industry and grand opening of new facility at Lake Union Park, E1867 [4DE]

——— anniversary of One World Now! educational program, E1562 [19SE]

Sell, Jonnalynn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E813 [16MY]

Seminole, FL: anniversary of Seminole High School, E1322 [25JY]

——— anniversary of Seminole Vocational Education Center, E225 [17FE]

Senteza, Jimmy: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E300 [1MR]

Serrano, Yimi: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1119 [21JN]

Service League of San Mateo County (organization): tribute, E264 [28FE]

Shelter House, Inc.: tribute to volunteer award recipients, E1071 [19JN]

Shillington, PA: tribute to Governor Mifflin Middle School ‘‘Adopt a Veteran Program’’, E1528 [14SE]

Sisters of Loretto (organization): anniversary, E94 [31JA], E545 [17AP]

Smith, Stacie: Okaloosa County, FL, School District Educational Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E349 [8MR]

Solis, Erika: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E767 [10MY]

Somers, CT: tribute to Avery Middle School Three Points of Purpose program, H6473 [28NO]

Sonoma State University: anniversary of Environmental Technology Center, E534 [16AP]

Soukup, Brian: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E648 [25AP]

South Berwick, ME: tribute to Marshwood High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E978 [5JN]

South Hadley, MA: anniversary of Michael E. Smith Middle School, E23 [17JA]

Southlake, TX: tribute to Carroll Senior High School National Merit Scholarship finalists, E890 [25MY]

——— tribute to Carroll Senior High School Odyssey of the Mind team, E935 [31MY]

——— tribute to Carroll Senior High School students for participation in Texas Forensic Association State Tournament, E898 [30MY]

——— tribute to Carroll Senior High School students selected to Texas Music Educators Association All-State Band, E893 [29MY]

Southwick, Casey: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E666 [26AP]

Spread the Word To End the Word Campaign: tribute, E703 [7MY]

St. Helena, CA: anniversary of St. Helena High School, E1448 [7AU]

St. Joseph’s College: anniversary, E1554 [19SE]

St. Mary’s College of California: anniversary, E1583 [21SE]

St. Paul, MN: anniversary of Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities, E587 [19AP]

Stave, Victoria: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1007 [7JN]

Stinnett, Paige: Texas Music Educators Association All-State Women’s Choir selectee, E888 [25MY]

Stony Brook University: tribute to Louis and Beatrice Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology, E934 [31MY]

Straszheim, Charity: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E299 [1MR]

Streit, Michael: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E762 [10MY]

Student Association Volunteer Ambulance Corps: anniversary, E604 [19AP]

Student loans: restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (H.R. 4170), H1291 [8MR], H2054 [24AP], H2117, H2118 [25AP]

Sunflower-Humphreys Counties Progress, Inc.: tribute, E494 [29MR]

Sunlight Foundation: satirical remarks relative to writing and speaking skill level of congressional members, E908 [30MY]

Swartwood, Shyanne: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1016 [7JN]

Tacoma, WA: anniversary of Lincoln High School, E1580 [20SE]

Tate, Aaron: Amgen Foundation Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1121 [21JN]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans (H.R. 5044), H6101–H6104 [19SE]

——— extend enhanced charitable deduction for corporate contributions of computer inventory for educational purposes (H.R. 6549), E1634 [21SE]

——— increase and extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers, H5546, H5593 [1AU]

Teachers: improve quality and increase access to effective teachers, H5956 [13SE]

TELACU Education Foundation: tribute to TELACU Scholars Day, E633 [24AP]

Temple Hills, MD: anniversary of Crossland Vocational Center, H2825 [17MY]

Tennessee: tribute to school districts in West Tennessee that earned exemplary status from the Tennessee Dept. of Education, E1395 [3AU]

Ternus, Marsha: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E762 [10MY]

Terre Haute, IN: tribute to CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center, E1108 [21JN]

Texas: importance of football rivalry between University of Texas and Texas A&M University, E58 [23JA]

——— tribute to 3d Congressional District service academy nominees, E921 [31MY]

Texas Tech University: anniversary of the School of Law, E1937 [17DE]

Thompson, Brugette: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E642 [25AP]

Thorstenson, Sandy: Association of California School Administrators California National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E279 [29FE]

Tiller, Shannia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1017 [7JN]

Tiner, Joe: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E818 [16MY]

Tran, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E405 [21MR]

Trujillo, Joseph: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E813 [16MY]

U.S. Capitol Historical Society: anniversary, E1562 [19SE]

U.S. Space and Rocket Center: anniversary of Space Camp, H3582 [7JN]

Unemployment: rate among college graduates, H5755 [10SE]

——— require enrollment in a program leading to a high school diploma or GED as a condition for receipt of unemployment compensation, H357, H360, H361 [1FE], H444 [3FE]

Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme: tribute, E78 [25JA], E141, E142 [6FE]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: anniversary, E1559 [19SE]

United Health Foundation: tribute to Diverse Scholar Initiative, E1151 [27JN]

United Technologies Corp.: tribute to Employee Scholars Program, E225 [17FE]

UnitedHealthcare Services, Inc.: tribute to UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania, E812 [16MY]

University of Guam: anniversary, E348 [8MR]

University of Houston: tribute to Hispanic-Serving Institution designation, E606 [19AP]

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: anniversary of Division of Campus Recreation, E1679 [2OC]

University of Maryland: anniversary of International Food Safety Training Laboratory, E1458 [10SE]

University of Massachusetts Amherst: tribute to University Without Walls program, H3108 [18MY]

University of Missouri: anniversary of Elmer Ellis Library, E715 [7MY]

——— Elmer Ellis Library recipient of Federal Depository Library Program Spotlight Award, E715 [7MY]

University of North Carolina at Pembroke: anniversary, E351 [8MR]

University of South Carolina: inclusion of Honors Program in Public University Honors (organization) list of top honors programs, H2044 [24AP]

——— tribute to Army ROTC program, H6431 [27NO]

University of South Florida: tribute, E121, E122, E124 [2FE], E215 [16FE]

University of Texas at El Paso: Master of Business Administration Program and Reverse Transfer Program recipients of Excelencia in Education (organization) award, E1661 [28SE]

Urbana, IL: tribute to University Laboratory High School robotics team, E456 [27MR]

Valdez, Aujanae: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E639 [25AP]

Valdez, Sarai: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1011 [7JN]

Veterans: improve assistance programs, E1339 [26JY]

——— provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (H.R. 4124), H6142–H6144 [19SE]

——— reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, H37 [18JA], H5138 [24JY]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses, H7279 [19DE]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses (H.R. 6008), H5138 [24JY]

Walsh, Ken: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Henry Schimpf Award recipient, E1642 [21SE]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1857 [17AP], E549 [17AP]

Waseca, MN: TEAM Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1670 [28SE]

Wasylik, Deborah: National Environmental Education Foundation Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award recipient, E1898 [11DE]

Watson, Max: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E972 [5JN]

West New York, NJ: tribute to West New York, NJ, School District for nutrition and physical education programs under the Dept. of Education Healthy School Program, H43 [18JA]

West Palm Beach, FL: Wynnebrook Elementary School designated Florida Dept. of Education Grade ‘‘A’’ School, E377 [19MR]

West St. Paul, MN: Garlough Environmental Magnet School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E904 [30MY]

Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association: anniversary, E908 [30MY]

Western Springs, IL: St. John of the Cross Parish School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1513 [13SE]

Westlake, FL: Westlake Christian School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1660 [28SE]

Whitehead, Curtis: August Martin High School, Queens, NY, May Student of the Month award recipient, E794 [15MY]

Williams, Cassius S.: North Carolina State University Watauga Medal Award recipient, H1220 [7MR]

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College: anniversary, E1218 [10JY]

Women: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, E1223, E1231 [11JY]

——— anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (H. Res. 694), E1093 [20JN]

——— anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (H. Res. 700), E1103 [21JN]

World AIDS Day: observance, H6473 [28NO], H6515, H6516 [29NO], H6545 [30NO], H6590 [4DE], E1858 [30NO]

World Alzheimer’s Month: observance, E1606, E1618, E1636 [21SE]

World Down Syndrome Day: observance, H1433 [21MR]

Wright, Hunter: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Bright Minds Scholarship recipient, E1076 [19JN]

Yardley, PA: tribute to Pennsbury High School Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E587 [19AP]

Yorktown, IN: Yorktown High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1538 [14SE]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 6588), H6342 [13NO], H6347 [14NO], H6472 [28NO]

Zak, Mary Anne Kelly: Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools Excellence in Education award recipient, E1010 [7JN]

Remarks in Senate

AbilityOne Program: tribute, S320 [2FE]

Adult education: increase access to provide for economic growth (S. 2117), S852 [16FE]

Agusen, Candonino: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, S1144 [29FE]

Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands: tribute to opening of Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, S35 [23JA]

Armed Forces: require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (S. 3418), S5262 [23JY]

Arts Advocacy Day: observance, S2315 [16AP]

Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable, S7676 [6DE]

——— make privately issued student loans dischargeable (S. 1102), S2069 [27MR]

Beale AFB, CA: tribute to Child Development Center, S2081 [27MR]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (organization): tribute to New York chapter, S205 [31JA]

BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (S. 3346), S4676 [27JN]

Bosso, David: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6531 [20SE]

Bowling Green, KY: inclusion of Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Newsweek (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, S3679 [4JN]

Button, Jackson: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, S1144 [29FE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S37 [23JA]

——— recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 364), S222 [31JA]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Tourette Syndrome Public Health Education Research Outreach Program funding, S4867 [11JY]

Cheyney University: anniversary, S1144 [29FE]

Cincinnati, OH: Walnut Hills High School named by U.S. News & World Report (publication) as best high school in Ohio, S3422 [22MY]

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College: Meridian Bioscience, Inc., establishment of William J. Motto Annual Bioscience Scholarship, S2917 [7MY]

City Club of Cleveland (organization): anniversary, S6619 [21SE]

Collector Car Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 452), S3049 [9MY]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, S237 [1FE], S2068–S2070 [27MR], S2536–S2538 [19AP], S2992 [9MY], S7675 [6DE], S8021 [13DE]

——— efforts of for-profit colleges and universities to recruit active-duty military personnel and veterans, S5634 [30JY]

——— improve efforts to make higher education more affordable, S2675 [25AP]

——— prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in certain financial aid programs from including predispute arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts (S. 3557), S6458–S6460 [19SE]

——— reduce higher education costs, S396–S398 [9FE]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (S. 2280), S2254 [29MR], S5709 [31JY]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (S. 2296), S5634 [30JY]

——— tribute to Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professors of the Year Award recipients, S6851 [15NO]

Colora, MD: anniversary of West Nottingham Academy, S491 [9FE]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): release of ‘‘For-Profit Higher Education—The Failure to Safeguard the Federal Investment and Ensure Student Success’’, S5632 [30JY], S5709 [31JY]

Congress Week: observance, S6422 [19SE]

Congressional Management Foundation: anniversary, S6046 [10SE]

Connecticut: tribute to Intel Corp., Science Talent Search semifinalists, S2723 [25AP]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: impact on the rights of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children with disabilities, S7366, S7368–S7371, S7372 [4DE]

Credit: encourage financial institutions to discontinue certain fees on debit and prepaid cards used by colleges and universities to disburse student financial aid, S5199 [19JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: encourage partnerships between the National Agriculture Library and educational institutions to support the dissemination of objective and scholarly agricultural and food law research and information, S4345 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense: exhance authorities on admission of defense industry civilian employees to certain Dept. of Defense educational institutions and programs, S7149 [29NO]

——— report on efforts to standardize educational transcripts provided to separating servicemembers, S7159 [29NO]

Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program, S7680 [6DE]

——— allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (S. 3173), S3131 [14MY]

——— award grants in order to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (S. 2194), S1735 [15MR], S3018 [9MY]

——— clarify scope of District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (H.R. 3237), S47 [23JA]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, S2589 [23AP], S2671 [25AP], S3190, S3216 [16MY], S4188 [14JN], S4627 [26JN], S4710 [28JN], S4735, S4743, S4757 [29JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 4628), S2931 [7MY], S2933 [8MY], S3268 [17MY], S3671 [4JN], S3696 [5JN], S3804 [7JN], S4380 [21JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2051), S212 [31JA], S2373 [17AP], S2722 [25AP], S3059 [10MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S2660 [24AP], S2664, S2667 [25AP], S3536, S3538, S3609–S3612 [24MY], S3677 [4JN], S3834 [7JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2799, S2802 [26AP], S2891–S2906 [7MY], S2933–S2948, S2951–S2959 [8MY], S2989, S2996–S2998, S3000, S3001, S3003–S3008, S3011–S3035 [9MY], S3053–S3057, S3059–S3062 [10MY], S3181, S3200 [16MY], S3261–S3264, S3268 [17MY], S3295 [21MY], S3410 [22MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), unanimous-consent agreement, S3479 [23MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2366), S2675, S2733, S2742 [25AP]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2834), S2946 [8MY]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (S. 3665), S7686 [6DE]

——— require report on the extent to which certain children are being taught by alternative route teachers in training who are deemed highly qualified, S6596 [21SE]

Dept. of HHS: contract with public relations firm for advertising campaign to promote preventive health benefits of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S3467 [23MY]

——— establish a pilot program to reduce the increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity among 0-5 year-olds in child care settings (S. 2119), S852 [16FE]

——— facilitate emergency medical services personnel training and certification curriculums for veterans, S6256 [12SE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (S. 3407), S5214 [19JY]

——— make grants to volunteer dental projects, improve oral health education and dental disease prevention, and enhance Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program dental services, S1180 [1MR]

——— provide for a national campaign to increase public awareness and knowledge of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (S. 3396), S5135 [18JY]

——— provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (S. 3345), S4676 [27JN]

——— reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children’s hospitals, S8191, S8192 [19DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an F–4 nonimmigrant visa for aliens pursuing advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and authorize conditional permanent residency for such aliens (S. 3192), S3199, S3200 [16MY], S3258–S3260 [17MY], S3760 [6JN]

Dept. of Labor: minimize adverse effects of employment dislocation (S. 3297), S5118 [18JY]

——— provide off-base transition training for Armed Forces members, S6256 [12SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning (H.R. 4057), S8229 [19DE]

——— ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (S. 2241), S2087 [27MR], S2589 [23AP]

——— implementation of Veterans Retraining Assistance Program, S4930 [12JY]

——— improve veterans assistance programs, S5154 [18JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans, S7015 [28NO], S7146 [29NO], S7390 [4DE]

——— improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans (S. 3340), S4461–S4463 [25JN], S4719 [28JN], S6719 [13NO]

——— improve oversight of educational assistance (S. 2179), S1541 [8MR]

Depts. of HHS and Education: carry out a demonstration program to fund mental health first aid training programs at selected institutions of higher education to improve student mental health (S. 3325), S4419 [21JN]

Devereux Foundation: anniversary, S6538 [20SE]

Diseases: urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men (S. Res. 493), S4206 [14JN]

——— urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men (S. Res. 529), S5626 [26JY]

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve the competitiveness of the U.S., S3258–S3260 [17MY], S3760 [6JN]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (S. 1965), S30 [23JA], S1689, S1691 [15MR], S2992 [9MY]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (S. 3217), S3461–S3463 [23MY], S3764–S3767 [6JN], S6722 [13NO]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S4628 [26JN]

Eliot, ME: Eliot Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S67 [24JA]

Falmouth, ME: tribute to Falmouth Heritage Museum, S4202 [14JN]

Family & Children’s Place (organization): tribute, S904 [17FE]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (S. 3472), S5880 [1AU], S8091 [17DE]

Fang Lizhi: tribute (S. Res. 476), S3871 [7JN]

Federal agencies and departments: treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (H.R. 4155), S4858, S4916 [11JY]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (S. 2239), S4781 [29JN]

Federal aid programs: anniversary of Pell Grants, S4401 [21JN]

——— reform and strengthen investments in education and employment programs, S8296 [20DE]

Financial Guidance Center (organization): tribute, S33 [23JA]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (S. Res. 409), S2184 [28MR], S2234 [29MR]

Foremaster, Angela: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, S3231 [16MY]

4–H (organization): anniversary of 4–H Club of Utah, S4819 [10JY]

Funding, S5943 [2AU], S6088–S6091 [11SE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, S1501, S1525 [8MR]

——— anniversary (S. Res. 310), S1580 [12MR], S1609 [13MR]

Global Entrepreneurship Week: observance, S6721 [13NO]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (S. Res. 448), S6676 [21SE]

Hamilton College: anniversary, S3421 [22MY]

——— anniversary (S. Res. 478), S3736 [5JN]

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving: Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award for Excellence in Communications recipient, S3421 [22MY]

——— Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award recipient, S4362 [20JN]

Hawaii: observance of Month of the Hawaiian Language, S257 [1FE]

Health care professionals: reform graduate medical education payments (S. 3201), S3286 [17MY]

Hope, ME: Hope Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6437 [19SE]

Hutton, Douglas: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, S6532 [20SE]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), S117 [26JA], S2204–S2206 [29MR], S2470 [18AP], S2589 [23AP], S2956 [8MY], S3068 [10MY], S3260 [17MY], S3402 [22MY], S3721 [5JN], S4141–S4143 [13JN], S4223, S4233 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4434, S4440–S4441 [25JN], S4645–S4647 [27JN], S4813, S4814 [10JY], S5064, S5081 [17JY], S5269 [24JY], S5935 [2AU], S6249 [12SE], S6519 [20SE], S6720 [13NO], S6887 [26NO], S7013 [28NO], S7699 [10DE]

——— Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, S4223, S4233 [18JN], S4253 [19JN], S4604 [26JN], S4813 [10JY], S5064 [17JY]

——— implement a special visa system to allow long-term resident youth to pursue a technical or college degree or serve in the U.S. military (S. 3639), S7013 [28NO]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), S7360 [3DE], S7363 [4DE], S7420–S7425 [5DE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 6429), unanimous-consent request, S7421 [5DE]

Indiana: tribute to Youth Essay Contest winners, S2814 [26AP]

Information technology: promote public awareness of cyber security (S. 813), S2458 [18AP]

Institute of International Education: anniversary of Scholar Rescue Fund, S6102 [11SE]

International Chemistry Olympiad: commend participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S. Res. 491), S4107, S4108 [12JN]

Iowa: tribute to Everybody Wins! Iowa program, S67 [24JA]

——— tribute to Iowa Arts Council Big Yellow School Bus grant program, S2315 [16AP]

Jarecki, Henry: Institute of International Education Humanitarian Award recipient, S6102 [11SE]

Kennesaw State University: tribute to Homelessness Awareness Week, S5369 [25JY]

Kentucky: tribute to students who participated in National History Day (organization) Competition, S4360 [20JN]

Knox College: anniversary, S202 [31JA]

Land-Grant College Act: anniversary, S4627–S4629 [26JN], S4669 [27JN]

——— anniversary (S. Res. 502), S4375, S4377 [20JN]

Leadership Alliance: anniversary, S5204, S5205 [19JY]

Libraries: anniversary of founding of Carnegie libraries, S4629 [26JN]

Louisburg College: anniversary, S6051 [10SE]

Meadow Bridge, WV: tribute to Meadow Bridge High School student voter registration campaign, S2668 [25AP]

Medicaid: impact of increased funding obligations on States, S2942 [8MY], S3761 [6JN]

Medicare: improve benefits for individuals with kidney disease (S. 2163), S1425 [6MR]

Memphis, TN: tribute to Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, S3002 [9MY]

Midway College: tribute, S842 [16FE]

Morrison, Heath: American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, S879 [17FE], S1192 [1MR]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 396), S1682 [14MR]

National Adopt a Library Day: designate (S. Res. 425), S2517 [18AP]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (S. Res. 546), S6012 [2AU]

National Apprenticeship Act: anniversary (S. Res. 530), S5626 [26JY]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 569), S6469 [19SE]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 447), S2986 [8MY], S3002 [9MY]

National Chess Day: designate (S. Res. 539), S5898, S5900 [1AU]

National Computer Science Education Week: observance, S8038 [13DE]

National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 510), S4642 [26JN]

National Day on Writing: designate (S. Res. 565), S6469 [19SE]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (S. Res. 568), S6469 [19SE], S6534 [20SE]

National History Day (organization): National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, S1047 [27FE]

National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 564), S6469 [19SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (S. Res. 367), S327 [2FE]

National Parents as Teachers Day: designate (S. Res. 570), S6469 [19SE]

National Physical Education and Sport Week: designate (S. Res. 444), S2886 [26AP]

National Principals Month: observance (S. Res. 552), S6286 [12SE]

National Registered Apprenticeship Month: designate (S. Res. 530), S5626 [26JY]

National School Counseling Week: designate (S. Res. 371), S544 [9FE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (S. Res. 461), S3177 [15MY]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 605), S7308 [30NO]

National Women’s History Month: observance, S2078 [27MR]

National World War II Museum: recognize opening of U.S. Freedom Pavilion—The Boeing Center, public and private assistance to the museum, and role in educating about the War experience (S. Res. 625), S8233 [19DE]

Native Americans: reauthorize program to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages (S. 3546), S6849 [15NO]

Nelson-Kauffman, Wendy: Magnet Schools of America (organization) National Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4889 [11JY]

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College: anniversary, S6262 [12SE]

Northwest Kidney Centers (organization): anniversary, S4820 [10JY], S5728 [31JY]

NSF: anniversary of Graduate Research Fellowship Program (S. Res. 610), S7639 [5DE]

Oahu Mathematics League (organization): tribute, S2235 [29MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to constitutional role of Congress and separation of powers, S95–S97 [26JA]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S3671 [4JN], S6308 [13SE]

——— evaluation of tax policies, S3408 [22MY], S4998 [16JY], S5938–S5940 [2AU]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program funding, S1880, S1881 [21MR]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), S234, S250 [1FE], S287–S289 [2FE], S1062 [27FE], S1063 [28FE]

Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 495), S4250 [18JN]

Portland, OR: tribute to Lincoln High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3422 [22MY]

Portland Community College: anniversary, S698 [15FE]

Prestonburg, KY: tribute to Highlands Center for Autism, S2596 [23AP]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (S. 3074), S3058 [10MY]

ProLiteracy (organization): tribute, S6053 [10SE]

Rapid City, SD: anniversary of Reptile Gardens, S4456 [25JN], S4671 [27JN]

Read Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 382), S1143 [29FE]

Record, Kristen: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6531 [20SE]

Reed College: anniversary, S67 [24JA]

Republican Party: national agenda, S4109 [13JN]

Rice University: anniversary (S. Res. 512), S4686 [27JN]

Ride, Sally K.: tribute (S. Res. 547), S6012 [2AU]

SBA: establish a vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (S. 3174), S3131 [14MY]

——— strengthen entrepreneurial education (S. 3214), S3424 [22MY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (S. 555), S1928 [21MR]

——— improve quality and accountability for educator preparation programs (S. 3582), S6548 [20SE]

Senate: anniversary of U.S. Senate Youth Program, S1929 [21MR]

——— tribute to U.S. Senate Youth Program, S1085 [28FE]

Shelburne, VT: tribute to Shelburne Farms, S4413 [21JN]

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: anniversary (S. Res. 606), S7309 [30NO]

Smith, Ashlee: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, S3171 [15MY]

Solon, ME: Solon Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6437 [19SE]

South Dakota Humanities Council: anniversary, S5207 [19JY]

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College: inclusion in Washington Monthly (publication) list of best community colleges, S1140 [29FE]

Sports: recognize the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues and support designation and mission of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO (S. Res. 508), S4642 [26JN]

States: support statewide individual-level integrated postsecondary education data systems (S. 2098), S502 [9FE], S3005 [9MY]

Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership: tribute to Stennis Congressional Intern Program, S5301 [24JY]

Student loans: provide for loan forgiveness for early childhood educators (S. 2181), S1542 [8MR]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: observance, S2799, S2800 [26AP]

——— support goals and ideals (S. Res. 408), S2184 [28MR]

Taxation: allow a credit for contributions to a trust used to provide need-based college scholarships (S. 2287), S3017 [9MY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S1523 [8MR], S1596, S1597 [13MR], S1650, S1651, S1660 [14MR]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), S6289 [13SE], S6393 [19SE], S7652 [6DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), motion to proceed, S6260 [12SE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 3521), unanimous-consent request, S6419 [19SE]

——— provide a credit for early childhood education professional school personnel, expand deduction for expenses to early childhood education teachers, and modify credit for dependent care services (S. 2180), S1542 [8MR]

Teen Cancer Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 573), S7638 [5DE]

Toledo, OH: anniversary of American Studio Glass Movement, S2080 [27MR]

Transportation: ensure transit agencies that partner with community colleges on job training programs are eligible for Federal grants, S842 [16FE]

Travel and tourism: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S., S3069 [10MY], S6047 [10SE]

Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme: tribute, S205 [31JA]

University of Connecticut: impact of implementation of NCAA academic progress rate standards on men’s basketball team, S2481, S2482 [18AP]

University of Louisville: tribute, S8135 [18DE]

University of North Carolina at Pembroke: anniversary (S. Res. 414), S2282 [29MR]

University of South Dakota: anniversary, S3728 [5JN]

University of Texas at Austin: tribute to Dept. of History ‘‘Not Even Past’’ website promoting U.S. and global history, S3325 [21MY]

Utah: tribute to service academy nominees, S3039 [9MY]

Vermont: tribute to students who participated in Senator Sanders’ essay contest on the State of the Union, S59 [24JA]

Veterans: reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, S3504–S3506 [23MY]

——— require States to ensure that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses, S6256 [12SE], S6291 [13SE], S7391 [4DE]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, S4659 [27JN], S5124 [18JY], S8559 [31DE]

Week of the Young Child: designate (S. Res. 436), S2735 [25AP]

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.: anniversary, S2599 [23AP]

Women: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (S. Res. 500), S4375 [20JN], S4414 [21JN]

World AIDS Day: observance, S7208 [29NO]

Yardley, PA: tribute to Pennsbury High School Make a Difference Day Award recipients, S2654 [24AP]

Year of the Girl: designate (S. Res. 310), S1580 [12MR], S1609 [13MR]

Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio (organization): tribute, S1418 [6MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 112–375), H158 [24JA]

Consideration of H.R. 2117, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 563) (H. Rept. 112–404), H965 [27FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 631) (H. Rept. 112–454), H2123 [25AP]

Consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 821) (H. Rept. 112–697), H6505 [28NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Policy To Improve Outreach and Transparency to Veterans and Service Members Through Information on Institutions of Higher Learning: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4057) (H. Rept. 112–646), H5764 [10SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3295) (S. Rept. 112–176), S4203 [14JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act Amendment: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3578) (S. Rept. 112–221), S6545 [20SE]

Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 112–459), H2266 [27AP]

Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3521) (S. Rept. 112–208), S6062 [10SE]

Federal Forests County Revenue, Schools, and Jobs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4019) (H. Rept. 112–737), H7516 [31DE]

Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1173) (H. Rept. 112–342), H113 [23JA]

Native American Languages Survival and Continuing Vitality Program Reauthorization: Committee on Indian Affairs: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3546), S7744 [11DE]

Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1252) (S. Rept. 112–262), S8363 [21DE]

Public Lands Service Corps Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 896) (S. Rept. 112–120), S41 [23JA]

Student Success Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3989) (H. Rept. 112–458), H2266 [27AP]

Student Visa Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3120) (H. Rept. 112–595), H4862 [12JY]

Veteran Skills to Jobs Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2239), S4773 [29JN]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4155) (H. Rept. 112–585), H4684 [9JY]

Workforce Investment Improvement Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4297) (H. Rept. 112–699), H6675 [5DE]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to Robert R. Bell: Tennessee Board of Regents, S4362 [20JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (H.R. 1173), H348 [1FE]

Statements

Service Academy Appointment Candidate Statement: Bradley W. Snyder, E1306 [24JY]

Tribute to Leadership To Keep Children Alcohol Free Foundation: Senator Hoeven, S3622–S3625 [24MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 522, consideration of H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act, H192 [31JA]

H. Res. 562, compile oral histories from current and former Members of Congress involved in the Selma to Montgomery, AL, marches and the civil rights movement, H1104 [1MR]

H. Res. 563, consideration of H.R. 2117, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act, H976 [28FE]

H. Res. 631, consideration of H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act, and to allow consideration of motions to suspend House rules and consider certain legislation, H2147 [26AP]

H. Res. 821, consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act and to allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation, H6517 [29NO]

H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act, H333 [1FE]

H.R. 1556, allow certain land to be used to generate income to provide funding for Native American academic programs, H3711 [18JN]

H.R. 3120, Student Visa Reform Act, H5504 [31JY]

H.R. 4057, Dept. of Veterans Affairs comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and Armed Forces members through provision of information on institutions of higher learning, H5817 [11SE]

H.R. 4124, Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act, H6142 [19SE]

H.R. 4155, Veteran Skills to Jobs Act, H4661 [9JY]

H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act, H2228 [27AP]

H.R. 5044, exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans, H6101 [19SE]

H.R. 5843, Dept. of Homeland Security use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility, H4014 [26JN]

H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act, H6185–H6187 [20SE], H6539–H6541 [30NO]

S. 2051, Dept. of Education extension of the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, S213 [31JA]

S. 2239, treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses, S4781 [29JN]

S. 2241, GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act, S2088–S2092 [27MR]

S. 2280, Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, S2255 [29MR]

S. 2343, Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act, S2657 [24AP]

S. 3173, Helping Schools Protect Our Children Act, S3131 [14MY]

S. 3214, Today’s Entrepreneurs Are America’s Mentors (TEAM) Act, S3425 [22MY]

S. 3346, Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act, S4677–S4682 [27JN]

S. 3407, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, S5215 [19JY]

S. 3472, Uninterrupted Scholars Act (USA), S8091 [17DE], H7450 [30DE]

S. Res. 310, Year of the Girl designation and Girl Scouts anniversary, S1580 [12MR]

S. Res. 364, recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S215, S224 [31JA]

S. Res. 367, National Mentoring Month, S326, S327 [2FE]

S. Res. 371, National School Counseling Week, S504, S544 [9FE]

S. Res. 382, Read Across America Day, S1143, S1150 [29FE]

S. Res. 384, National Public Higher Education Day, S1151 [29FE]

S. Res. 396, support goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, S1680, S1682 [14MR]

S. Res. 408, support goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, S2171, S2184 [28MR]

S. Res. 409, Financial Literacy Month, S2171, S2184 [28MR]

S. Res. 414, University of North Carolina at Pembroke anniversary, S2258, S2282 [29MR]

S. Res. 425, National Adopt a Library Day, S2503, S2517 [18AP]

S. Res. 436, Week of the Young Child, S2735 [25AP]

S. Res. 444, National Physical Education and Sport Week, S2832, S2887 [26AP]

S. Res. 447, support goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, S2970, S2986 [8MY]

S. Res. 448, Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc., anniversary, S3046 [9MY], S6676 [21SE]

S. Res. 452, Collector Car Appreciation Day, S3047, S3050 [9MY]

S. Res. 461, National Teacher Appreciation Week, S3176, S3177 [15MY]

S. Res. 476, tribute to Fang Lizhi, S3689 [4JN], S3871 [7JN]

S. Res. 478, Hamilton College anniversary, S3732, S3736 [5JN]

S. Res. 491, commend International Chemistry Olympiad participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, S3983, S4108 [12JN]

S. Res. 493, urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men, S4206 [14JN]

S. Res. 495, Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week, S4243, S4250 [18JN]

S. Res. 500, Title IX anniversary, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S4373, S4375 [20JN]

S. Res. 502, Land-Grant College Act anniversary, S4374, S4376 [20JN]

S. Res. 508, recognize the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues and support designation and mission of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO, S4639, S4643 [26JN]

S. Res. 510, National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month, S4640, S4643 [26JN]

S. Res. 512, Rice University anniversary, S4683, S4686 [27JN]

S. Res. 515, honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters, S4727 [28JN]

S. Res. 526, Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, S5308 [24JY]

S. Res. 529, urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men, S5493, S5626 [26JY]

S. Res. 530, National Apprenticeship Act anniversary and National Registered Apprenticeship Month, S5493, S5626 [26JY]

S. Res. 539, National Chess Day, S5884, S5899 [1AU]

S. Res. 546, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, S5992, S6012 [2AU]

S. Res. 547, tribute to Sally K. Ride, S5993, S6013 [2AU]

S. Res. 552, National Principals Month, S6274, S6286 [12SE]

S. Res. 564, National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month, S6465, S6470 [19SE]

S. Res. 565, National Day on Writing, S6466, S6470 [19SE]

S. Res. 568, National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, S6467, S6471 [19SE]

S. Res. 569, National Character Counts Week, S6467, S6471 [19SE]

S. Res. 570, National Parents as Teachers Day, S6467, S6472 [19SE]

S. Res. 573, Teen Cancer Awareness Week, S6556 [20SE], S7638 [5DE]

S. Res. 579, National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, S6631, S6681 [21SE]

S. Res. 584, Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day, S6633, S6682 [21SE]

S. Res. 605, National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week, S7305, S7309 [30NO]

S. Res. 606, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth anniversary, S7305, S7309 [30NO]

S. Res. 610, NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program anniversary, S7459, S7639 [5DE]

S. Res. 625, recognize opening of National World War II Museum U.S. Freedom Pavilion—The Boeing Center, public and private assistance to the museum, and role in educating about the War experience, S8205, S8233 [19DE]