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

Addresses

Ensure Humanitarian Protections Are Upheld for Residents of Camp Ashraf and Support Removal of People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) From List of Foreign Terrorist Organizations: Ed Rendell, E473 [28MR]

——— Michael Mukasey, E497 [29MR]

——— Rudolf Giuliani, E504 [29MR]

Flight 93 National Memorial: Gordon Felt, S7398 [4DE]

Leesburg, VA, War Memorial to Fallen Soldiers Dedication: John Epperly, E1711 [19OC]

Memorial Day: Arthur Cozewith, E1014 [7JN]

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

Amendments

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S6003, S6007, S6008 [2AU]

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), S7793, S7984 [12DE], H2716 [15MY], H2847, H2997, H2998, H2999, H3000, H3001, H3002, H3003, H3008, H3009, H3011, H3014, H3016, H3017, H3019, H3021, H3022, H3024, H3026, H3027, H3028, H3029, H3030, H3050, H3051, H3053, H3054, H3056, H3057, H3059, H3061, H3062, H3063, H3064, H3067, H3068, H3070, H3071, H3073, H3075, H3076, H3078, H3081, H3082, H3083, H3085, H3086, H3092, H3093, H3094, H3095 [17MY], H3121, H3122, H3123, H3124, H3125, H3126, H3127, H3128, H3130, H3131, H3132, H3133, H3134, H3136, H3138, H3139, H3140 [18MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2742 [16MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 661), H2844 [17MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 840), H7373 [20DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6760 [13NO], S6860 [15NO], S6897, S6898, S6904, S6905, S6906, S6907 [26NO], S6951, S6952, S6954, S6955, S6960, S6961, S6962, S6963, S6964, S6965, S6966, S6969, S6970, S6971, S6972, S6973, S6974, S6975, S6976, S6977, S6978 [27NO], S7005, S7011, S7014, S7045, S7046, S7047, S7048, S7049, S7050, S7051, S7052, S7053, S7054, S7055, S7056, S7057, S7058, S7059, S7060, S7065, S7071, S7072, S7074, S7079, S7084, S7085, S7086, S7090, S7091, S7092, S7093, S7094, S7096, S7097, S7098, S7099, S7100, S7102, S7103, S7104, S7105, S7106, S7107, S7108, S7109, S7110, S7111, S7112, S7113, S7114, S7115, S7116, S7117, S7118, S7119, S7120, S7121, S7122, S7123, S7124 [28NO], S7137, S7138, S7143, S7144, S7148, S7149, S7150, S7151, S7153, S7154, S7156, S7159, S7162, S7169, S7175, S7176, S7177, S7178, S7181, S7191, S7196, S7197, S7198, S7199, S7200, S7201, S7203, S7222, S7223, S7224, S7225, S7226, S7227, S7228, S7229, S7231, S7232, S7234, S7236, S7237, S7238, S7240, S7241, S7242, S7243, S7246, S7247, S7248, S7251, S7253, S7254, S7255, S7256, S7257, S7258, S7259, S7260, S7269, S7270, S7271, S7272, S7273, S7274, S7275 [29NO], S7280, S7281, S7284, S7285, S7288, S7289, S7294, S7295, S7296, S7297, S7306, S7307 [30NO], S7324, S7325, S7326, S7327, S7328, S7329, S7332, S7336, S7337, S7338, S7339, S7340, S7347, S7348, S7349, S7359 [3DE], S7383, S7384, S7385, S7386 [4DE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8052, S8073, S8084, S8085 [17DE], S8117, S8126, S8128, S8130, S8141, S8142, S8143, S8144, S8147, S8149, S8150, S8151 [18DE], S8164, S8178, S8184, S8195, S8207, S8208, S8212, S8223, S8224 [19DE], S8305, S8306, S8307 [20DE], S8366, S8368, S8369, S8372 [21DE], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8442 [27DE], S8462, S8463, S8469, S8472, S8476, S8496, S8508 [28DE]

——— making (H.R. 5856), H4865 [12JY], H4908, H4909 [17JY], H4939, H4942, H4947, H4953, H4954, H4955, H4956, H4957, H4958, H4959, H4960, H4961, H4962, H4964, H4965, H4970, H4971, H4978, H4979, H4980, H4981, H4982, H4983, H4985, H4988, H4989, H4990, H4991, H4992, H4993, H4994, H4995, H5010, H5011 [18JY], H5027, H5028, H5029, H5030, H5031, H5034, H5036, H5038, H5040, H5042, H5043, H5047, H5050, H5052, H5054, H5057, H5058, H5059, H5060, H5061, H5079 [19JY]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), S5141, S5154, S5167 [18JY], H5416 [31JY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2648 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2581 [10MY]

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]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (S. 3313), S8016, S8017, S8045 [13DE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3268 [30MY], H3320, H3324, H3326, H3327, H3331, H3340, H3341, H3342, H3343, H3344, H3345, H3346, H3364 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3890, H3895, H3896, H3897, H3898, H3899, H3901, H3902, H3904, H3905, H3906, H3908, H3909, H3910, H3911 [20JN], H3919, H3920, H3921, H3922, H3923, H3925, H3926, H3927 [21JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3822 [20JN]

Southeast Asia: reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China (S. Res. 524), S6004, S6011 [2AU]

World War II: tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (S. Res. 418), S6003, S6004, S6010 [2AU]

Announcements

Moment of silence on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6080 [11SE]

Moment of silence to honor U.S. troops killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H1597 [27MR], H2845 [17MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7972 [12DE], H6782 [13DE]

——— S. 3254, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7392 [4DE]

U.S. Military Academy Board of Visitors, H227 [1FE], H1091 [29FE]

Articles and editorials

Afghanistan Peace Plan Would Increase Pakistan’s Role, H6704 [12DE]

Air Force Dumped Ashes of More Troops’ Remains in VA Landfill Than Acknowledged, H1159 [6MR]

Back on His Home Land, S2317 [16AP]

Bone Notches 10,000 Combat Missions, E394 [20MR]

Capt. Quin Remembered—‘‘He Was the Best’’, E430 [22MR]

Chapter in WWII History, S3078 [10MY]

Cruel and Unusual Record, E1159 [27JN]

Dyess’ 317th Airlift Group Celebrates 3,000 Continuous Days of Deployment Today, E394 [20MR]

Fallen Soldiers, Families Are Heroes, E1213 [9JY]

Father and Son Team Up To Go Outside the Wire, S2318 [16AP]

History in the Making, S2316 [16AP]

House Republicans Tax Bill Leaves Some Military Families Behind, H5543 [1AU]

Intractable Afghan Graft Hampering U.S. Strategy, H1290 [8MR]

Laurel Man Receives French Military Honor, S1992 [22MR]

Lieutenant Colonel Davis, Death and Deception in Afghanistan, H577 [8FE]

Military Funds to Spare?, H7366 [20DE]

Nangalam—Symbol of the Afghan War’s Troubles, H117 [24JA]

Navy Supplier, S2318 [16AP]

Needs of Military Families Must Not Be Overlooked, E973 [5JN]

Panetta Warns Climate Change Having ‘Dramatic Impact’ on National Security, H2452 [9MY]

Prosecutor Makes the Case for Military Trials, E708 [7MY]

Public Wants Compromise on Fiscal Cliff, but Specifics Unpopular, S8174 [19DE]

Six Months After Repeal, Military Says DADT Died Quietly, E402 [21MR]

Truth, Lies and Afghanistan—How Military Leaders Have Let Us Down, H576, H583 [8FE]

U.S.S. Kentucky’s Commander Is a Proud UK Alum, S5252 [23JY]

‘‘What’s the Real Defense Budget?’’, E109 [1FE]

World War II—Taking the Lead, S1993 [22MR]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process (see S. 3646), S7040 [28NO]

——— establish requirements relative to the provision of certain products (see H.R. 6485), H6274 [21SE]

——— prohibit use of private security contractors and Afghan Public Protection Force members to provide security for Armed Forces members and military installations and facilities (see H.R. 4117), H1133 [1MR]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR] (see H. Res. 583), H1362 [13MR]

——— express that continued deployment of U.S. military support personnel advising regional forces working toward apprehension of Joseph Kony is necessary and appropriate (see H. Res. 581), H1359 [9MR]

Air Force: limit authority to retire or transfer certain aircraft of the Air National Guard (see H.R. 6690), H7423 [20DE]

——— prevent relocation of F–16 aircraft from Eielson AFB, AK (see S. 2073), S350 [6FE]

——— prohibit permanent relocation of C–130 aircraft assigned to Pittsburgh 911th Airlift Wing (see H.R. 3911), H567 [7FE]

Air Force Weather: anniversary (see S. Res. 545), S5978 [2AU]

American Battle Monuments Commission: provide for ongoing maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Philippines (see S. 2320), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4168), H1303 [8MR]

Animals: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see S. 3689), S8138 [18DE]

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 2467), S2823 [26AP] (see S. 3254), S3688 [4JN] (see H.R. 4310), H1803 [29MR]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (see H. Res. 656), H2712 [15MY] (see H. Res. 661), H2811 [16MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 840), H7359 [19DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), Senate amendment—return to Senate (see H. Res. 829), H6765 [12DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), return to Senate (see H. Res. 829), H6765 [12DE]

——— making (see H.R. 5856), H3171 [25MY]

——— making (H.R. 5856), consideration (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

——— provide for auditable financial statements (see S. 3487), S5977 [2AU]

——— reduce discretionary spending limit by an amount equal to the amount obligated to provide recreational facilities to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detainees (see H.R. 4188), H1304 [8MR]

Arlington National Cemetery: authorize burial of members who served in the Tomb Guard Platoon of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment which provides sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknowns (see H.R. 4248), H1542 [22MR]

——— provide a site for a memorial marker to honor the memory of Army 24th Infantry Division members who have received the Medal of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1542 [22MR]

——— provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 55), S5871 [1AU]

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 6046), H4156 [27JN]

——— authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 2112), S699 [15FE] (see H.R. 4164), H1272 [7MR]

——— award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. (see S. 2885), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5144), H2270 [27AP]

——— celebrate anniversary of combat action and recognize contributions of American Volunteer Group and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) to the Nation’s defense (see H. Res. 802), H6276 [21SE]

——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see S. Con. Res. 48), S3977 [12JN] (see H. Con. Res. 129), H3699 [8JN]

——— enhance protections accorded to servicemembers and their spouses relative to mortgages (see S. 3179), S3174 [15MY]

——— ensure military leadership reflects the diversity of the population of the U.S. (see S. 3181), S3174 [15MY]

——— ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see S. 3526), S6107 [11SE] (see H.R. 3828), H181 [25JA]

——— ensure that relocation of an active duty servicemember away from the servicemember’s principal residence does not prevent the refinancing of a mortgage on that residence (see H.R. 4740), H2125 [25AP]

——— express that the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization by Congress constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor (see H. Con. Res. 107), H1272 [7MR]

——— extend military commissary and exchange store privileges to members who are involuntarily separated with a service-connected disability and their dependents (see H.R. 6488), H6274 [21SE]

——— further preparedness, in cooperation with regional allies, to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon (see H.R. 4485), H2064 [24AP]

——— grant family of members temporary annual leave during deployment of such members (see H.R. 6188), H5290 [25JY]

——— improve and enhance prevention and response to sexual assaults and sexual harassment (see S. 3647), S7215 [29NO]

——— improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures (see S. 3323), S4368 [20JN] (see H.R. 5747), H2713 [15MY]

——— improve provision of civil relief and the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members (see S. 2299), S2496 [18AP] (see H.R. 6293), H5704 [2AU]

——— leave no member unaccounted for in the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan (see S. Res. 593), S6800 [14NO]

——— limit end strength reductions for regular component of the Army and Marine Corps and ensure provision of adequate resources to meet the National Security Strategy (see H.R. 4294), H1740 [28MR]

——— modify commencement date of active force drawdown period used for reimplementation of the temporary early retirement authority to restore benefits for certain members (see H.R. 3904), H511 [6FE]

——— pay monthly annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to a supplemental or special needs trust established for the benefit of a disabled dependent child of a participant (see H.R. 4329), H1804 [29MR]

——— permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (see S. 3624), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 6456), H6231 [20SE]

——— prevent and respond to hazing incidents involving members (see H.R. 5344), H2317 [7MY] (see H.R. 5638), H2443 [8MY]

——— prohibit detention of certain individuals without due process and repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (see H.R. 5751), H2713 [15MY]

——— prohibit issuance of a waiver for commissioning or enlistment for any individual convicted of a felony sexual offense (see S. 2137), S1088 [28FE]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H1366 [16MR]

——— provide behavioral health readiness services to members of Reserve components based on need (see S. 2466), S2823 [26AP]

——— provide equity between regular and Reserve component members in the computation of disability retired pay for members wounded in action (see H.R. 4177), H1304 [8MR]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see S. 2134), S1049 [27FE] (see H.R. 4103), H1016 [28FE]

——— 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]

——— provide for relief in civil actions for violations of the protections on credit extended to members and their dependents (see S. 3207), S3329 [21MY]

——— provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 6261), H5629 [1AU]

——— repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (see H.R. 3785), H77 [18JA]

——— require a report on implementation of a termination of the ground combat exclusion policy for female members (see S. 3182), S3174 [15MY] (see H.R. 5792), H2812 [16MY]

——— require military command responsibility and accountability for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member to ensure treatment with dignity, honor, and respect (see H.R. 4913), H2205 [26AP]

——— require the President to seek congressional approval before engaging members in military humanitarian operations (see S. 3176), S3129 [14MY]

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

——— review separation of members on the basis of a mental condition not amounting to a disability, including a personality or adjustment disorder (see H.R. 6574), H6306 [12OC]

——— strengthen enforcement and clarify and conform certain provisions of law relative to employment and reemployment rights of members (see S. 3322), S4368 [20JN]

——— support designation of ‘‘Initial Success or Total Failure’’ as official motto of explosive ordnance disposal organizations (see H. Res. 624), H2031 [19AP]

——— track, prevent, and respond to hazing incidents involving members (see S. 3180), S3174 [15MY]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

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

——— expand authority to loan or donate excess small arms to certain eligible organizations for funeral and other ceremonial purposes (see S. 2089), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 3981), H640 [8FE]

——— provide strategic workload to Army arsenals in their function as a critical component of the organic defense industrial base (see S. 3054), S3042 [9MY] (see H.R. 5706), H2567 [9MY]

——— require a study on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle industrial base (see S. 3668), S7703 [10DE]

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (see H.R. 3801), H113 [23JA]

——— require an independent study and report on simulated tactical flight training in a sustained gravity environment (see S. 3554), S6453 [19SE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (see H.R. 5652), H2565 [9MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (see H. Res. 648), H2565 [9MY]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (see S. 3473), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6389), H5999 [13SE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (see H. Res. 733), H5008 [18JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. Con. Res. 45), S3729 [5JN] (see H. Con. Res. 128), H3266 [30MY]

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]

Census: provide for the more accurate and complete enumeration of members of the Armed Forces in any tabulation of total population (see S. 2470), S2823 [26AP] (see H.R. 5321), H2274 [27AP]

Civil liberties: clarify relationship of certain constitutional rights to laws relating to the military detention of certain covered persons (see H.R. 4092), H965 [27FE]

——— ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military (see S. 2175), S1540 [8MR] (see H.R. 4192), H1304 [8MR] (see H.R. 5936), H3698 [8JN]

Coins: provide clarity on the use of National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center and Abraham Lincoln commemorative coin surcharges (see H.R. 6133), H4907 [17JY]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): authorize release of records in the case of posthumous advancement of John D. Lavelle to rank of general on the retired list of the Air Force (see S. Res. 629), S8590 [31DE]

Congress: reassert the proper role of Congress in closing or realigning military installations (see S. 3663), S7686 [6DE]

Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program: establish a research program to discover a cure for HIV/AIDS (see H.R. 6187), H5290 [25JY]

Contracts: enhance security, increase accountability, and improve Federal contracting for overseas contingency operations (see S. 2139), S1147 [29FE] (see S. 3286), S3976 [12JN]

——— increase accountability in contracts for overseas contingency operations (see H.R. 6360), H5727 [7AU]

——— require contractors and subcontractors working on military construction projects to comply with licensing requirements for employees working at the project location (see H.R. 4184), H1304 [8MR]

Corps of Engineers: manage threat of Asian carp traveling up the Mississippi River in Minnesota (see S. 2164), S1422 [6MR] (see H.R. 4146), H1209 [6MR]

——— prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries (see H.R. 6348), H5706 [2AU]

Courts: expand indemnification responsibilities applicable when property at closed military installations is conveyed (see H.R. 4407), H2029 [19AP]

——— provide for indemnification of transferees of property at any closed military installation (see S. 3644), S7040 [28NO]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S4893 [11JY]

Cushing, Alonzo H.: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Civil War (see S. 2404), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 4933), H2206 [26AP]

Day of the Deployed: designate (see S. Res. 581), S6626 [21SE]

Defense Production Act: clarify interpretation does not allow confiscation of personal property or forced conscription into the Armed Forces, unwilling labor, or relinquishing of goods or services without compensation (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1542 [22MR]

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

——— 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]

——— 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]

Dept. of Energy: streamline process of Federal approval for construction or expansion of petroleum refineries and designate certain closed military installations for siting refineries (see H.R. 3879), H374 [1FE]

Dept. of Justice: support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S3977 [12JN] (see H. Res. 695), H3914 [20JN]

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

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

Dept. of the Interior: transfer certain Federal land in Churchill County, NV, to the Dept. of the Navy (see H.R. 6596), H6428 [16NO]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a program to assist veterans to acquire commercial driver’s licenses (see S. 2084), S494 [9FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: accept certain documents as proof of service in determining eligibility of an individual to receive amounts from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund (see H.R. 6464), H6231 [20SE]

——— consider the veteran’s best interest when making determinations about contracted health care and improve access to medical care for veterans with severe injuries or illnesses (see H.R. 6393), H5999 [13SE]

——— 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]

——— 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]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see S. 3313), S4299 [19JN] (see H.R. 6527), H6275 [21SE]

——— 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 unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 4315), H1803 [29MR]

——— treat small businesses bequeathed to family by Armed Forces members killed in the line of duty as owned and controlled by veterans for contracting goals and preferences (see S. 3405), S5211 [19JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see S. 3215), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5854), H3171 [25MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security: prohibit purchase of equipment or military aircraft containing electronic components not manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 6277), H5704 [2AU]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: accept voluntary service from veterans and veterans service organizations at national cemeteries (see H.R. 6044), H4156 [27JN]

——— 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]

Disasters: provide funding assistance to State training centers certified by FEMA as capable of providing emergency response training (see H.R. 5620), H2443 [8MY]

Diseases: conduct a joint Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs study on the incidence of breast cancer among Armed Forces members and veterans (see H.R. 4869), H2204 [26AP]

——— 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]

District of Columbia: authorize placement at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard of a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H.R. 6367), H5765 [10SE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis by phasing in certain tax increases, work toward comprehensive tax reform, and call for OMB to make recommendations on spending cuts (see S. 3714), S8548 [30DE]

——— extend tax relief for all Americans and replace defense sequester with responsible spending reductions (see H.R. 6688), H7359 [19DE]

Egypt: prohibit use of funds for U.S. participation in joint military exercises if Egypt abrogates, terminates, or withdraws from the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty (see S. 3670), S7976 [12DE]

Ellsworth AFB, SD: anniversary (see S. Res. 464), S3234 [16MY]

Employment: ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces (see S. 3617), S6625 [21SE]

Enterprise (U.S.S.): tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew upon completion of final deployment (see S. Con. Res. 65), S8203 [19DE] (see S. Res. 630), S8665 [2JA] (see H. Con. Res. 143), H6622 [4DE]

Fair Housing Act: protect servicemembers and veterans from housing discrimination (see S. 3283), S3900 [11JN]

Federal agencies and departments: report to Congress about refusal to implement certain recommendations for reimbursement by inefficient or wasteful Afghanistan reconstruction contractors (see S. 3505), S5977 [2AU]

——— 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 employees: provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil service (see H.R. 4312), H1803 [29MR]

——— provide that spouses and widows or widowers of certain veterans and Armed Forces members receive competitive service employment preference (see H.R. 5852), H3162 [18MY]

——— treat time spent abroad by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (see S. 3643), S7040 [28NO]

——— treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (see H.R. 6223), H5327 [26JY]

Financial institutions: carry out a program to develop innovative financial products that encourage savings and wealth-creation among active servicemembers and reduce use of predatory lenders (see H.R. 5946), H3702 [12JN]

Fire prevention: facilitate interagency agreements with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves to secure Defense Support to Civil Authority missions in the initial airborne response to fighting wildfires (see H.R. 6639), H6675 [5DE]

Foreign policy: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (see S. 3310), S4299 [19JN]

Forest Service: make First and Second Generation Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) units available to certain Air National Guard and Reserves to alleviate shortage of air tankers to fight wildfires (see H.R. 5965), H3806 [19JN]

——— provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (see S. 3441), S5381 [25JY] (see H.R. 6248), H5628 [1AU]

Fort Wainwright, AK: provide for continued lease or eventual conveyance of certain Federal land within the military reservation (see H.R. 6701), H7424 [20DE]

——— tribute to 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division (see S. Res. 459), S3129 [14MY]

Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 5926), H3660 [7JN]

Gold Star Dads of America, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 577), H1273 [7MR]

Gold Star Wives Day: designate (see S. Res. 420), S2393 [17AP]

Health: establish a working group to review and improve TRICARE program policy relative to child health care (see H.R. 4341), H1805 [29MR]

——— limit increases in certain costs of health care services under departmental health care programs (see S. 3203), S3280 [17MY] (see H.R. 6266), H5629 [1AU]

——— submit a report to Congress on the future availability of TRICARE Prime throughout the U.S. and ensure certain TRICARE beneficiaries retain access to a primary care provider (see H.R. 6635), H6675 [5DE]

Hickman, George: tribute (see S. Res. 567), S6455 [19SE]

History: commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, and recognize organizers of commemorative events (see S. Res. 388), S1195 [1MR]

House of Representatives: observe a moment of silence on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in the U.S. engagement in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 575), H1272 [7MR]

Housing: improve oversight and accountability for certain military housing projects (see H.R. 4608), H2066 [24AP]

Human rights: modify certain provisions of law relative to torture (see H.R. 4011), H692 [9FE]

——— prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see S. 2234), S2030 [26MR] (see H.R. 4259), H1570 [26MR]

Immigration: 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]

Information technology: improve Federal information security (see H.R. 4257), H1570 [26MR]

Insurance: provide and implement insurance for workers on military bases outside the U.S. under a Government self-insurance program (see H.R. 5891), H3480 [5JN]

Intelligence services: specifically authorize certain funds for intelligence or intelligence-related activity (see S. 3314), S4299 [19JN]

Iraq: restrict provision of defense articles and services (see H.R. 3830), H181 [25JA]

Iron and steel industry: amend meaning of ‘‘produced’’ to include melting and finishing processes for purposes of limitations on procurement of specialty metals used in steel armor plate (see S. 2087), S494 [9FE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 2325), S2546 [19AP]

K–9 Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 740), H5291 [25JY]

Law enforcement: prohibit the extrajudicial killing of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6357), H5716 [3AU]

Lewistown, PA: convey former Mifflin County Army Reserve Center (see H.R. 6285), H5704 [2AU]

Marine mammals: establish Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas for national defense purposes (see H.R. 4043), H801 [15FE]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 527), S5304 [24JY]

National Day of Recognition for Veterans’ Families: designate (see H. Res. 817), H6428 [16NO]

National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5914), H3660 [7JN]

National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res. 624), H2031 [19AP]

National Guard: allow Federal reimbursement of States that choose to use National Guard troops to enhance school safety (see S. 3692), S8203 [19DE]

——— establish units in American Samoa (see H.R. 6294), H5704 [2AU]

——— increase authorized number of Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams (see S. 3188), S3234 [16MY]

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center: allow use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt (see S. 3363), S4773 [29JN]

National Nuclear Security Administration: use Armed Forces to protect certain nuclear material (see H.R. 6555), H6276 [21SE]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 455), S3087 [10MY]

National security: ensure the effectiveness of the U.S. missile defense system (see H.R. 4125), H1133 [1MR]

NATO: prohibit deployment of U.S. Armed Forces or elements of intelligence community in support of military operations without express prior congressional authorization (see H.R. 6290), H5704 [2AU]

Navy: expand certain restrictions relative to the overhaul and repair of vessels in foreign shipyards to vessels with a homeport in the Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 4338), H1804 [29MR]

——— provide an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for the Man in the Sea Memorial Monument to honor military divers (see S. Con. Res. 46), S3782 [6JN]

Navy Dental Corps: anniversary (see S. Res. 534), S5732 [31JY] (see S. Res. 544), S5978 [2AU]

Nuclear weapons: reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 3974), H639 [8FE]

Pakistan: terminate designation as a major non-NATO ally (see H.R. 6391), H5999 [13SE]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to mission to show sincere respect for fallen Armed Forces members by attending funeral services of a fallen member as invited guests of the family (see H. Res. 669), H3266 [30MY]

Philippines: celebrate anniversary of U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship (see S. Res. 481), S3729 [5JN]

Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program: modify award of administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see S. 2121), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 4045), H801 [15FE]

——— provide benefits for days of non-participation due to Government error (see S. 2060), S261 [1FE] (see H.R. 3863), H374 [1FE]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H1976 [18AP]

Power resources: develop a plan to increase oil and gas production under leases of Federal lands in conjunction with a draw down from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 4136), H1153 [5MR]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (see H.R. 4480), H2064 [24AP]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (see H. Res. 691), H3806 [19JN]

——— facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

Privacy: change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (see S. 3625), S6626 [21SE] (see H.R. 6634), H6675 [5DE]

——— prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information (see S. 3510), S5977 [2AU]

Public lands: promote use of cooperative agreements for land management related to military installations and facilitate interagency cooperation in conservation programs (see H.R. 4408), H2029 [19AP]

Rock Island, IL: anniversary of Rock Island Arsenal (see H. Res. 720), H4655 [29JN]

SBA: expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (see S. 3675), S7976 [12DE]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 597), S6855 [15NO]

Ships and vessels: provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (see H.R. 6649), H6701 [11DE]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see S. Res. 445), S2824 [26AP]

Social Security: provide that the waiting period for disability insurance benefits shall not apply to recovering service members (see H.R. 6445), H6230 [20SE]

Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea and its environs and other maritime areas adjacent to the East Asian mainland (see H.R. 6313), H5705 [2AU]

——— reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China (see S. Res. 524), S5257 [23JY]

Space policy: work with non-Federal entities and accept non-Federal funding under strict guidelines to promote commercial space transportation infrastructure efficiencies (see H.R. 4401), H2029 [19AP]

Strategic Air Command: anniversary of stand down and dedication of memorial (see S. Res. 479), S3729 [5JN]

Syria: express the President should request authorization before sending in U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Res. 770), H5707 [2AU]

——— prohibit funding for support of military or paramilitary operations by any nation, group, organization, movement, or individual (see H.R. 5993), H3974 [21JN]

Taxation: allow partial exclusion for foreign earned income of employees of Federal contractors who do not fulfill foreign country residency requirements for certain reasons (see H.R. 6341), H5706 [2AU]

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

——— 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]

——— prevent an unfair tax burden for veterans and homeowners who have received assistance from the National Mortgage Settlement (see S. 3224), S3515 [23MY]

Telecommunications: certify that American Forces Radio and Television Service programming communicates departmental policies, priorities, goals, and initiatives and supports basic values of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4189), H1304 [8MR]

Terrorism: require victims of attack at Fort Hood, TX, and their families be accorded the same treatment, benefits, and honors accorded to September, 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims and families (see H.R. 6630), H6622 [4DE]

Transition Assistance Advisor Program: authorize (see S. 3354), S4724 [28JN]

U.S. Air Force Space Command: anniversary (see H. Res. 692), H3807 [19JN]

U.S. Strategic Command: anniversary (see S. Res. 480), S3729 [5JN]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 6576), H6310 [16OC]

——— authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H4774 [10JY]

——— improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see S. 3233), S3516 [23MY] (see S. 3236), S3630 [24MY] (see H.R. 6015), H3975 [21JN]

——— 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. 3353), S4724 [28JN]

Voting: ensure absent uniformed services or overseas voters requesting an absentee ballot receive ballots for each election during a Federal election cycle (see H.R. 5828), H3161 [18MY]

——— express that it is not a violation of the equal protection clause to extend particular consideration to members of the uniformed services or overseas citizens to exercise right to vote (see H. Res. 799), H6232 [20SE]

——— increase penalties for crimes involving registration or voting and require use of automated tagging and tracing services for balloting materials transmitted to absent uniformed services voters (see H.R. 6593), H6428 [16NO]

——— require States which fail to meet deadline for transmitting absentee ballots to uniformed service voters to delay certification of election results and establish means to enforce such requirement (see H.R. 6594), H6428 [16NO]

War of 1812: anniversary (see S. Res. 513), S4725 [28JN]

——— recognize anniversary and the ensuing 200 years of peace and cooperation between the U.S. and Canada (see H. Res. 685), H3699 [8JN]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (see S. Res. 523), S5047 [16JY]

World War II: anniversary of the Guadalcanal campaign (see H. Res. 696), H3914 [20JN]

——— establish a process to determine whether individuals claiming certain service in the Philippines during World War II are eligible for certain benefits despite not being on the Missouri List (see S. 3530), S6270 [12SE]

——— recognize superior service of members of the First Special Service Force (see S. Res. 577), S6626 [21SE]

——— tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (see S. Res. 418), S2324 [16AP] (see H. Res. 777), H5860 [11SE]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see S. Res. 602), S6947 [27NO] (see H. Res. 618), H1845 [16AP]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7293 [30NO], S7336 [3DE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Conference reports

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (H.R. 4310), H6869–H7263 [18DE]

Essays

Sacrifice a Soldier Makes: Katie Smith, E1230 [11JY]

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]

Factsheets

Race/Ethnicity and Triple Negative Breast Cancer, H3066 [17MY]

Hymns

‘‘Eternal Father, Strong To Save,’’ Senator Wicker (extra verse), S5084 [17JY]

‘‘Eternal Father, Strong To Save,’’ William Whiting, S5084 [17JY]

‘‘Eternal Father, Strong To Save’’ (excerpt), E1550 [18SE]

Letters

Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group establishment: Representative Wolf, H1121, H1122, H1123 [1MR], E1978, E1979, E1994, E1995, E1996 [21DE]

American Centrifuge Project and security related enrichment technology: Steven Chu, Sec. of Energy, H3096 [17MY]

Armed Forces incentive pay funding through reductions in Afghan Security Forces incentive pay funding: Raymond C. Kelley, VFW, H4978 [18JY]

Army depots and arsenals funding to ensure a strong organic defense industrial base: several Representatives, H4987 [18JY]

Avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending: several business organizations, S7132 [29NO]

Closure of detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: several human rights, religious, and civil liberties organizations, H7367 [20DE]

Congressional hearings on war in Afghanistan: several Representatives, H972 [28FE]

Daniels Scholarship Program letter of gratitude to military personnel: Megan Saylor, S6731 [13NO]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: Angela Canterbury, Project on Government Oversight (organization), H2841 [17MY]

——— Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), E841 [17MY]

——— Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E842 [17MY]

——— Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E841 [17MY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E868 [18MY]

——— Representative Jeff Miller, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), E842 [17MY]

——— Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), E868 [18MY]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E869 [18MY]

——— Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), H2796 [16MY], E841, E842 [17MY], E868, E869 [18MY]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E841 [17MY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), H2796 [16MY]

——— Representative Peter King, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H2796 [16MY]

——— Representative Rogers (MI), Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), E868 [18MY]

——— Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), E868 [18MY]

——— Representative Sam Graves, Committee on Small Business (House), E869 [18MY]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E869 [18MY]

Dept. of Defense detention of enemy combatants: several former Government officials, H3080 [17MY]

Dept. of Defense motorsports sponsorship funding: Nese F. DeBruyne, Congressional Research Service, H4949 [18JY]

Dept. of Defense TRICARE for Life program enrollment fee implementation funding: Fang A. Wong, American Legion, H5059 [19JY]

——— Wayne E. Carrignan, Florida VFW, H5059 [19JY]

Dept. of Energy nuclear weapons laboratories and production facilities safety: Alliance for Nuclear Accountability, H2843 [17MY]

——— Alliance of Nuclear Workers Advocacy Groups, H2842 [17MY]

——— Colleen M. Kelley, National Treasury Employees Union, H2840 [17MY]

——— Leo W. Gerard, United Steelworkers (organization), H2842 [17MY]

——— Peter S. Winokur, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, H2834–H2836 [17MY]

——— Ronald E. Ault, AFL–CIO, H2840 [17MY]

——— Sean McGarvey, AFL–CIO, H2840 [17MY]

——— Shane Larson, Communications Workers of America (organization), H2842 [17MY]

——— Terry O’Sullivan, Laborers International Union of North America, H2836 [17MY]

Expand Navy restrictions relative to the overhaul and repair of vessels in foreign shipyards to vessels with a homeport in the Northern Mariana Islands: Eddie Calvo, Governor of Guam, H3060 [17MY]

——— Mathews Pothen, Guam Shipyard, H3060 [17MY]

Federal information security improvement: Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E699 [27AP]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E699 [27AP]

Forensic analysis of events surrounding the death of Rafael Peralta relative to nomination to receive the Medal of Honor: Vincent J.M. DiMaio, H3139 [18MY]

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., ties with China’s People’s Liberation Army and potential threat to U.S. intelligence and defense communities through access to U.S. telecommunications markets: Carter G. Phillips, Sidley Austin LLP, E797 [15MY]

——— Representative Wolf, E797, E798 [15MY]

Leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights near Vandenberg AFB, CA: Kevin W. Billings, Dept. of the Air Force, H774 [15FE]

National Intelligence Estimate on Afghanistan declassification and release: Representatives McGovern and Jones, H576 [8FE]

National missile defense system funding: Representatives McKeon and Michael R. Turner, Committee on Armed Services (House), H5031 [19JY]

Navy participation in memorandum of understanding with Depts. of Agriculture and Energy to invest in production of advanced aviation and marine biofuels: Jonathan W. Greenert, James F. Amos, and Ray Mabus, Dept. of the Navy, S7144 [29NO]

Nomination of Heidi Shyu to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Acquisitions, Logistics, and Technology: Senator Coburn, S4361 [20JN]

Prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information: several former national security officials, S5953 [2AU]

Protect child custody arrangements for parents who are Armed Forces members deployed in support of a contingency operation: several Representatives, E839 [17MY]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program improvements: several public safety officer organizations, S7027 [28NO]

——— Steve Williamson, American Ambulance Association, S7028 [28NO]

SBA HUBZone program expansion for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure: Heather D. Blease, Savi Systems, LLC., S7980 [12DE]

——— Patrick M. Murdock, Associaton of Defense Communities, S7979 [12DE]

——— Steven H. Levesque, Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, S7979 [12DE]

Scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers: Francis S. Collins, Dept. of HHS, S7163 [29NO]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2621 [10MY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), E825 [17MY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), E825, E826 [17MY]

——— Stephen E. Blaire, Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, H2580, H2613 [10MY]

Servicemember Family Protection Act: Committee on Armed Services (House), H3235 [30MY]

Strategic Energy Production Act: Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), H3876 [20JN]

——— Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), H3876 [20JN]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H3876 [20JN]

Triple-negative breast cancer research funding: Betty Sommer, Causes for a Cure (organization), H3065 [17MY]

U.S. agreement with Russia relative to missile defenses: Representative Michael R. Turner, Committee on Armed Services (House), H5032 [19JY]

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

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

Lists

Armed Forces members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S3776 [6JN]

Armed Forces members from Mississippi killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S3619 [24MY]

Armed Forces members from Wisconsin killed in military action in Afghanistan, S1447 [7MR]

Armed Forces members killed in military action in Afghanistan, H3483 [6JN], H6591 [4DE], H6705 [12DE]

Armed Forces members killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S6433–S6437 [19SE], H3272 [31MY], H3736 [19JN]

Citizens supporting S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities in Africa and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S4632 [26JN]

Fredericksburg, VA, area Armed Forces enlistees, E918 [31MY]

Massachusetts residents killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6099 [11SE]

Massachusetts residents with close ties to those killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6099 [11SE]

Montford Point Marines from Louisiana, S6618 [21SE]

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

Ohio high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, S3038 [9MY]

Organizations supporting Bartlett amendment on project labor agreement status in construction contracts to H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E841 [17MY]

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

U.S. Global Leadership Coalition National Security Advisory Council members, S6571 [21SE]

Memorandums

Display of District of Columbia and U.S. Territorial Flags During Official Ceremonies: Erin C. Conaton, Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, H6498 [28NO]

Military Chaplain Participation in or Officiation of Private Ceremonies: Clifford L. Stanley, Dept. of Defense, H5027 [19JY]

Use of Dept. of Defense Real Property and Facilities for Private Functions: Jeh C. Johnson, Dept. of Defense, H5028 [19JY]

Messages

National Defense Authorization Act Section 1022 Implementation Procedures Relative to Detainee Military Custody Requirements: President Obama, S1087 [28FE], H1008 [28FE]

National Emergency Relative to Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. of September 11, 2011: President Obama, S6105 [11SE], H5779 [11SE]

Motions

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3097 [17MY], H3143 [18MY], H6775, H6780 [13DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6728 [13NO], S6765 [14NO], S6829 [15NO], S6890 [26NO], S6909 [27NO], S6985 [28NO], S7284 [30NO]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8016 [13DE], S8195 [19DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8464, S8482 [28DE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2630 [10MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3358 [31MY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3942 [21JN]

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

Poems

‘‘Because of These,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E390 [20MR]

‘‘Brick, by Brick,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1899 [11DE]

‘‘Couragejun Cajun!,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1626 [21SE]

‘‘Few,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1427 [3AU], E1614 [21SE]

‘‘Follow Me,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1944 [17DE]

‘‘Going Deeppppppp!’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1259 [17JY]

‘‘Heart of Texas,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1221 [10JY]

‘‘I Volunteered,’’ Albert C. Caswell, H2193 [26AP]

‘‘I’m EOD,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1943 [17DE]

‘‘I’m Still Standing,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1897 [11DE]

‘‘I’m Your Captain,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1945 [17DE]

‘‘In Honor’s Code,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1414 [3AU]

‘‘New Hope’’, E781 [11MY]

‘‘On Point, Shades of Black and Green,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1148 [27JN]

‘‘Praetorians,’’ Albert C. Caswell, S6539 [20SE]

‘‘Stand for Something,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1958 [19DE]

‘‘Thank You,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1774 [15NO]

‘‘They Make Us Who We Are,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E881 [22MY]

‘‘They’ll Not Take That From You,’’ Albert C. Caswell, H2638 [10MY]

‘‘To the 10th Power,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E525 [16AP]

‘‘We Stood!’’ Albert C. Caswell, H5690 [2AU], E1436 [3AU]

‘‘Written on Your Soul,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E333 [7MR]

‘‘You Have No Idea,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1496 [12SE]

Prayers

Prayer for the Allied landing at Normandy on D-Day: Franklin D. Roosevelt, S3748 [6JN]

Press releases

Retired JAGs Speak Out Against NDAA Misinformation: Human Rights First (organization), H3079 [17MY]

Questions and answers

Military operations in Syria, S3821, S3822 [7JN]

Remarks in House

AbilityOne Program: tribute, E967 [1JN], E1667 [28SE]

Afghanistan: call for congressional hearings on war in Afghanistan, H813 [16FE]

——— develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process, H6775–H6780 [13DE]

——— ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors, H2824, H2830, H3011–H3014 [17MY], H5028, H5029 [19JY]

——— investigation into alleged corruption at Dawood National Military Hospital, H6513 [29NO]

——— military operations funding, H4940–H4946, H4952, H4994, H4995 [18JY], H5052–H5054 [19JY], H5944 [13SE]

——— require the President to transmit a plan with timeframe and completion date and reports with status updates on the transition of U.S. military and security operations to the Government of Afghanistan (H.R. 1735), E895 [30MY]

——— violence against Armed Forces resulting from burning of the Koran, H956 [27FE], H973 [28FE], H1118 [1MR]

Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund: funding, H4981–H4983 [18JY]

Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group: establish, E1978, E1994 [21DE]

——— establish (H.R. 1530), H1121 [1MR]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (H. Res. 583), H1429 [21MR]

Air Force: Air National Guard firefighting aircraft funding, H4953 [18JY]

——— Air National Guard funding, H7385 [20DE]

——— anniversary, E1536 [14SE]

——— decision to relocate C–130 aircraft from Texas to Montana, H1438 [21MR]

——— impact of proposed budget cuts on the Air National Guard, H1214 [7MR]

——— methodology for determining which C–130 aircraft will be retired and relocated, H2699 [15MY]

——— prohibit funding cuts to Air National Guard units until an impact study of the unit’s loss is provided and increase funding through a reduction in missile defense system funding, H3052, H3053 [17MY]

——— prohibit relocation and retirement of C–130 aircraft, H7278 [19DE]

——— require cost analysis of proposed Air National Guard cuts, H2572 [10MY]

——— research, development, test, and evaluation programs funding through reductions in operations and maintenance, H4956 [18JY]

——— restoration of positions within the 102d Air Operations Group at Otis Air National Guard Base, MA, E1998 [21DE]

——— tribute to veterans, E1865 [4DE]

Albany, GA: anniversary of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, E285 [29FE]

——— tribute to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Marine Band, E191 [14FE]

America’s Camp (organization): tribute to Center for Grieving Children support for children whose relatives were killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and Pentagon art exhibit created by attendees, E1479 [11SE]

Appropriations: across-the-board funding reduction, H4988, H4990, H4992, H4993 [18JY], H5034, H5035 [19JY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H2571, H2572, H2636 [10MY], H2666, H2693, H2699–H2705 [15MY], H2723, H2787–H2796 [16MY], H2816, H2818, H2821, H2823, H2824, H2826, H2847–H3097 [17MY], H3107, H3108, H3109–H3145, H3150–H3155 [18MY], H3271 [31MY], H6496–H6500 [28NO], H6516 [29NO], H6593 [4DE], E827, E833 [17MY], E846, E847, E848, E850, E851, E855, E857, E859, E863, E864, E865, E866, E867, E877 [18MY], E895 [30MY], E938 [31MY], E948, E954, E957 [1JN], E980 [5JN], E1822 [28NO]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, H6834 [18DE], H7279 [19DE], H7362, H7384–H7394 [20DE], E1992, E1993, E1996, E1998 [21DE], E2018 [31DE], E2030 [1JA], E2037 [2JA]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2726–H2744 [16MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration (H. Res. 661), H2827–H2846 [17MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 840), H7364–H7374 [20DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), corrections in engrossment, H3147 [18MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), motion to instruct conferees, H6775–H6780 [13DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), motion to recommit, H3143, H3144 [18MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), permission to file conference report, H6852 [18DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), Senate amendment—return to Senate (H. Res. 829), H6739 [12DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), return to Senate (H. Res. 829), H6739 [12DE]

——— freeze funding at current levels, H5054–H5057 [19JY]

——— freeze funding at current levels unless financial statements are ready for audit by a certain date, H4991, H4992 [18JY]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H5945 [13SE], H7478 [31DE], H7567–H7578 [2JA]

——— making (H.R. 5856), H4855 [12JY], H4915, H4926–H5006 [18JY], H5023, H5026, H5027–H5072 [19JY], H5954 [13SE], E1265, E1266 [17JY], E1284, E1286, E1288, E1290 [19JY], E1297, E1298 [23JY], E1317, E1318, E1321 [25JY]

——— making (H.R. 5856), consideration (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

——— making (H.R. 5856), corrections in engrossment, H5075 [19JY]

——— reduce amounts appropriated for printing and reproduction (H.R. 1246), H2704 [15MY]

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

——— reduce funding to 2008 levels, H5030 [19JY]

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

Arlington National Cemetery: create a Tomb of the Unknowns for every military conflict moving forward, H1159 [6MR]

——— provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 55), H5552 [1AU]

——— provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), Senate amendment, H5335, H5416–H5432 [31JY]

Armed Forces: address prescription drug abuse among military personnel and veterans, H3005 [17MY]

——— anniversary of Chinook helicopter crash in Afghanistan that killed soliders, airmen, and SEALs, H5689 [2AU], E1436 [3AU]

——— anniversary of Marine Corps Aviation, E814 [16MY]

——— assist victims of sexual harassment, E827 [17MY]

——— authorize members not in uniform and veterans to render a military salute during the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, H3066 [17MY]

——— authorize military operations in Syria, H1293 [8MR]

——— award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S., H2794 [16MY]

——— clarify procedures for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member, H5037, H5038 [19JY], E1290 [19JY]

——— correlation between withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan and resurgence of terrorist organizations, H932–H934 [17FE]

——— develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H34 [18JA], H117 [24JA], H190 [31JA], H378–H380 [2FE], H578, H579, H582 [8FE], H730 [15FE], H805, H809, H811, H814 [16FE], H956 [27FE], H972, H973 [28FE], H1024 [29FE], H1118 [1MR], H1155 [6MR], H1216 [7MR], H1289 [8MR], H1369 [19MR], H1527 [22MR], H1579 [27MR], H1646, H1736 [28MR], H1852 [17AP], H1920 [18AP], H2140 [26AP], H2829–H2833, H2836–H2839, H3030, H3031 [17MY], H3271, H3274, H3276 [31MY], H3483, H3485 [6JN], H3740, H3741 [19JN], H4694 [10JY], H4781 [11JY], H4918 [18JY], H5135 [24JY], H5206 [25JY], H5333 [31JY], H5864 [12SE], H6071, H6073 [19SE], H6258, H6262 [21SE], H6345, H6346 [14NO], H6371, H6374, H6379 [15NO], H6420 [16NO], H6507, H6512 [29NO], H6590 [4DE], H6703 [12DE], H6777 [13DE], E163 [8FE], E419 [22MR], E1076 [19JN], E1170 [28JN], E1298 [23JY], E1782 [16NO]

——— eliminate maximum age limitations for individuals who are otherwise qualified to enlist, H3053, H3054 [17MY]

——— ensure access by members to information about health care coverage through Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H5033 [19JY]

——— ensure extension of certain benefits and programs for active duty servicemembers and veterans, H5970 [13SE]

——— ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains, H2791 [16MY], H2836 [17MY]

——— express condolences to victims of U–28 aircraft crash in Djibouti, E254 [27FE]

——— further preparedness, in cooperation with regional allies, to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, H2824 [17MY]

——— implement certain suicide prevention policies to separate at-risk servicemembers from personal private weapons, H6703 [12DE]

——— impose a moratorium on certain actions resulting in personnel reductions and modify notice requirements in advance of permanent, sizable force reductions and base closures, H6594 [4DE]

——— improve prevention and response to sexual assaults, H2831, H3006 [17MY], H7272 [19DE]

——— improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (H.R. 3435), H735 [15FE], H1215, H1216 [7MR], H1434 [21MR], H1646 [28MR], H2142 [26AP], H2822 [17MY], H3583 [7JN], H4160 [28JN], H5019 [19JY]

——— improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures, H3058, H3059 [17MY]

——— incentive pay funding through reductions in Afghan Security Forces incentive pay funding, H4978 [18JY]

——— increase opportunities for women and minorities in officer positions and Special Operations Forces, H5046, H5047 [19JY]

——— investigate hazing among active personnel, H1438 [21MR]

——— Iowa National Guard 2d Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division recipient of Dept. of Defense Citizen Patriot Unit Award, E1540 [14SE]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, H7385, H7386, H7387, H7392 [20DE], E1996 [21DE]

——— limit end strength reductions for regular component of the Army and Marine Corps and ensure provision of adequate resources to meet the National Security Strategy, H2792 [16MY]

——— pay monthly annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to a supplemental or special needs trust established for the benefit of a disabled dependent child of a participant (H.R. 4329), E506 [29MR]

——— permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (S. 3624), H6285 [28SE]

——— preserve right to keep and bear arms for active duty military personnel stationed or residing in the District of Columbia, H3074, H3075 [17MY], H3156 [18MY]

——— prevent and respond to hazing incidents involving members, H3006 [17MY]

——— prohibit detention of certain individuals without due process and repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (H.R. 5751), H3079 [17MY]

——— prohibit military promotion boards from considering any information regarding mental health or addiction issues, except in cases where individuals are determined to be a danger to themselves or others, H3054–H3056 [17MY]

——— proposed troop reductions, H200 [31JA], H227 [1FE], H471 [3FE], H1103 [1MR]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (H.R. 4201), H3234–H3236 [30MY]

——— provide for transfer of victims of hazing incidents, H3129 [18MY]

——— provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE, H2827, H2828 [17MY]

——— reduce end strength level for troops in Europe, H2571 [10MY], H3082, H3083 [17MY]

——— regulate open-end credit loans to members and reduce use of predatory lenders, H5075 [19JY]

——— repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (H.R. 3785), H39 [18JA]

——— require force reduction proposals at military installations be submitted as part of the President’s budget request and include an evaluation of consequences of such closures or realignments, H3141 [18MY], H6593 [4DE]

——— require military command responsibility and accountability for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member to ensure treatment with dignity, honor, and respect (H.R. 4913), E663 [26AP]

——— require to display flags of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands whenever the official flags of all 50 States are displayed, H6496–H6500 [28NO], H6516 [29NO], H6834 [18DE], E1822 [28NO]

——— track, prevent, and respond to hazing incidents involving members, E980 [5JN]

——— tribute to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), E1128 [21JN]

——— tribute to Iowa Air National Guard 132d Fighter Wing, E1538 [14SE]

——— tribute to Marine Corps 5th Regiment and Regimental Combat Team 5, E1096 [20JN]

——— tribute to members and their families, H1212 [7MR], E227 [17FE], E881 [22MY]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq, E191 [14FE]

——— tribute to members from Arizona killed in military action in Afghanistan, H4945 [18JY]

——— tribute to members from California killed in military action, H5918 [12SE]

——— tribute to members from Massachusetts killed in military action in Afghanistan, H3743 [19JN]

——— tribute to members killed in military action in Afghanistan, H3741 [19JN], E1105 [21JN]

——— tribute to Oklahoma Army National Guard and Air National Guard, E597 [19AP]

——— withdrawal of troops from Iraq, H1527 [22MR]

Arms control: prohibit Cooperative Threat Reduction funding to Russia pending certification that they are not supporting Syria or providing weapons of mass destruction technology to Syria, North Korea, or Iran, H3086, H3094 [17MY]

Army: anniversary, H3486 [6JN]

——— depots and arsenals funding to ensure a strong organic defense industrial base, H4987, H4988 [18JY], H5023 [19JY]

——— expand retroactive eligibility of the Army Combat Action Badge to include members who participated in combat during which they engaged the enemy on or after December 7, 1941, H3108 [18MY]

——— 40-millimeter ammunition production funding, H4993 [18JY]

——— require military chain of command for Army National Cemeteries, H3056, H3057 [17MY]

——— tribute to veterans, E1872 [4DE]

Aviation: C–17 Fighter program funding, H3030 [17MY], H5045 [19JY]

——— exonerate pilots John A. Brow and Brooks S. Gruber from responsibility in V–22 Osprey aircraft accident in Marana, AZ, H1206–H1208 [6MR], H1796–H1798 [29MR], H2020–H2022 [19AP], H3261–H3263 [30MY], H3729–H3731 [18JN], H4895–H4897 [17JY]

——— F–35 Joint Strike Fighter program funding, H3019–H3021 [17MY]

——— F–22 Joint Fighter program funding, H2821 [17MY]

——— include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (H.R. 3801), H163–H166 [25JA]

——— prohibit purchase of helicopters for Afghan security forces from Russia, Syria, and other state sponsors of terrorism, H3031 [17MY]

——— prohibit unmanned aerial vehicle strikes on targets based upon patterns of behavior or targets with an unknown identity, H3008, H3009 [17MY]

——— recognize essential service provided by fighter wings performing Aerospace Control Alert missions in defending sovereign U.S. airspace, E859 [18MY]

——— request review of decision to cancel or consolidate Air National Guard Component Numbered Air Force Augmentation Force, H3067 [17MY]

Azerbaijan: logistics role in withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, E1380 [1AU]

B–1 U.S. Navy Band: anniversary, E498 [29MR]

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

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

Birmingham, AL: tribute to Veterans Day celebration, E1441 [3AU]

Blench, Alexander W.: Air Force Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award recipient, E523 [16AP]

Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.: anniversary, E818 [16MY]

Branch, Jason: Massachusetts Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition winner, E757 [10MY]

Budget: impact of sequestration, H4608 [29JN], H4829 [12JY], H4871 [17JY], H4916, H4921, H4923–H4925, H4937 [18JY], H5063 [19JY], H5117 [23JY], H5192 [24JY], H5208, H5210, H5211, H5212 [25JY], H5337, H5518–H5522 [31JY], H5537 [1AU], H5633, H5695 [2AU], H5959, H5961 [13SE], H6073, H6074 [19SE], H6161 [20SE], H6329 [13NO], H7277 [19DE], H7556 [1JA]

——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and apply savings to defense and non-defense categories (H.R. 3662), H162 [25JA], H4871 [17JY]

——— provide for conditional replacement of fiscal year 2013 sequester established by the Budget Control Act, H3072, H3073 [17MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), H2455 [9MY], H2583–H2633 [10MY], H2702–H2705 [15MY], H2783 [16MY], H3135 [18MY], H3392 [1JN], H3586 [7JN], H4922–H4925 [18JY], H5295 [26JY], H5521 [31JY], H5958 [13SE], H6575 [30NO], H6751 [12DE], E755 [9MY], E802 [15MY], E823 [16MY], E825 [17MY], E908 [30MY], E2018 [31DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), consideration (H. Res. 648), H2573–H2583 [10MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), motion to recommit, H2631 [10MY]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms, H5753 [10SE]

Budget Control Act: ensure any deal on taxes and spending does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits, increases revenue, reduces defense spending, and promotes economic growth (H. Res. 733), H5981–H5985 [13SE]

——— limit funding to amount authorized, H3075, H3076 [17MY]

Burlingame, CA: tribute for adopting Co. B, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, E1125 [21JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H. Con. Res. 128), H3444 [5JN]

Caruso, Julie: Pembroke (MA) Express Citizen of the Year award recipient, E200 [15FE]

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]

Cesar E. Chavez (U.S.S.): tribute, E693 [27AP]

Civil liberties: ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military, H2788, H2793, H2794 [16MY], H2998, H3077–H3081 [17MY], H3150–H3155 [18MY], E847, E848 [18MY], E895 [30MY]

Civil Reserve Air Fleet: require use of U.S. owned and operated aircraft to transport cargo and passengers, H5052 [19JY]

Clearwater, FL: Coast Guard Port Security Unit 307 recipient of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, E229 [17FE]

Climate: impact of global warming on national security, H2451 [9MY]

Clinton, IN: Corps of Engineers completion of Feather Creek flood mitigation project, H43 [18JA]

Coast Guard: tribute to veterans, E1868 [4DE]

Coins: provide clarity on the use of National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center and Abraham Lincoln commemorative coin surcharges (H.R. 6133), E1383 [1AU]

Colalillo, Michael: Medal of Honor recipient, H1022 [29FE]

Coles, Dewey L.: National Infantry Association Order of St. Maurice award recipient, E130 [3FE]

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

Colorado: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Waldo Canyon, E1201 [29JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H1019 [29FE]

Connecticut: tribute to Valentines for Troops program, E644 [25AP]

Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider information regarding domestic employment before awarding a Federal contract, H3006 [17MY]

——— end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, H5038–H5040 [19JY], E1298 [23JY]

——— limit salaries of contractor executives, H5042, H5043 [19JY]

——— prohibit discrimination based on project labor agreement status in awarding of construction contracts, H3017–H3019 [17MY]

——— prohibit funding to enter into contracts with entities having been convicted of fraud against the Federal Government, H5060, H5061 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to enter into non-competitive contracts for helicopter leak-proof drip pans, H4991 [18JY]

——— require Federal contractors to disclose political contributions, H5058 [19JY]

——— small business contracting reforms, E1992 [21DE]

——— small business contracting reforms funding, H2792 [16MY]

Corps of Engineers: prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, H589 [8FE], H5140 [24JY]

——— prohibit funding for development or submission of proposals to expand authorized uses of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, H3460, H3461 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for Missouri River Authorized Purposes Study, H3459, H3460 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for Missouri River Ecosystem Restoration Plan study, H3457, H3458 [5JN]

Courts: prohibit information obtained via an unmanned aerial vehicle to be used as evidence in a court of law without a warrant, H3007 [17MY]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (H.R. 1775), H4607 [29JN], H5793–H5795 [11SE], E1527 [14SE]

——— require posting on departmental websites information on sexual assault prevention and response resources, H3129 [18MY]

Curtis, Jacob: Air National Guard Outstanding Airman of the Year award recipient, E725 [8MY]

Cushing, Alonzo H.: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Civil War, H3125 [18MY], E954 [1JN]

Davidson, Steven B.: Army Times (publication) Soldier of the Year award recipient, E1739 [13NO]

Davis-Bacon Act: prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts, H4995, H4996 [18JY]

Death and dying: transport and escort of combat casualties remains funding, E1286 [19JY]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: prohibit funding for additional base realignment and closure round, H4992 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding for an informal base realignment and closure, H3343 [31MY]

Defense Environmental Restoration Program-Formerly Used Defense Sites: funding, H4954 [18JY]

Defense Intelligence Agency: proposed expansion, H6580 [3DE]

Defense of Marriage Act: prohibit funding to be used in contravention, H5027, H5028 [19JY]

Dept. of Defense: traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder treatment funding, H4957, H4958 [18JY], H5062 [19JY], E1288 [19JY]

Dept. of Energy: address safety at nuclear weapons laboratories and production facilities, H2833 [17MY]

——— clarify schedule for disposition of weapons-usable plutonium at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, H7387 [20DE]

Dept. of HHS: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry release of draft report on Vieques, PR, identified health problems relative to Navy activities conducted there, H1158 [6MR]

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

Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, E901 [30MY]

——— decision to prosecute individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in military tribunals, E708 [7MY]

——— investigate possible violations of U.S. law regarding leaks of sensitive military intelligence involving the U.S. and Israel, H3140 [18MY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (H.R. 1022), H134 [24JA], E69 [25JA], E89 [31JA]

——— prohibit leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights near Vandenberg AFB, CA, H5170 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: consider the veteran’s best interest when making determinations about contracted health care and improve access to medical care for veterans with severe injuries or illnesses (H.R. 6393), H5970 [13SE]

——— 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]

——— eliminate backlog of benefit claims and delays in receipt of medical care, H2140 [26AP]

——— medical and prosthetic research funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense base closure account funding, H3358 [31MY]

——— post-traumatic stress disorder and brain trauma treatment funding, H3327 [31MY]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination, H5335, H5416–H5432 [31JY]

——— provide VA medical personnel access to medical records of soldiers in order to coordinate care and treatment, H3316, H3317 [31MY]

——— report to Congress a plan to eliminate backlog of benefit claims, H3317 [31MY]

——— require status report on sharing of environmental exposure incident data, H3130 [18MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: allow use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, H3285, H3315, H3316, H3331–H3339 [31MY], E957, E965 [1JN], E1024 [7JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3344 [31MY]

——— extend pay freeze of civilian employees, H3319, H3339 [31MY], E966 [1JN]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2055), conference report, H603 [8FE]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3180 [30MY], H3277, H3309–H3346, H3356–H3360 [31MY], E957, E958, E963, E965, E966 [1JN], E1024 [7JN]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), motion to recommit, H3358 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), unanimous-consent agreement, H3331 [31MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3345, H3346 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security: prohibit purchase of equipment or military aircraft containing electronic components not manufactured in the U.S. (H.R. 6277), E1396 [3AU]

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

——— make payments for certain treatments of traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder, H3129 [18MY]

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

Diseases: breast cancer research funding, H3030 [17MY]

——— triple-negative breast cancer research funding, H3064 [17MY], H7369, H7370, H7393 [20DE]

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act: implementation, E402 [21MR]

Dorchester (U.S.A.T.): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, H518, H519, H521 [7FE]

Dyess AFB, TX: tribute to Armed Forces members, E394 [20MR]

Ecology and environment: research, development, test, and evaluation funding for perchlorate contamination cleanup through reductions in operations and maintenance funding, H4971 [18JY], H5042 [19JY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H6348, H6349, H6350 [14NO], H6372, H6373, H6374, H6375, H6376, H6378, H6379, H6380 [15NO], H6420 [16NO], H6432 [27NO], H6472, H6473, H6474 [28NO], H6508, H6516, H6525, H6528–H6534 [29NO], H6537, H6538, H6562–H6576 [30NO], H6580 [3DE], H6589, H6591, H6592, H6593, H6595, H6609–H6614, H6620 [4DE], H6626, H6659–H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6681, H6682, H6683, H6684, H6685, H6693–H6698 [11DE], H6705, H6708, H6711, H6712, H6713, H6714–H6723, H6751–H6756 [12DE], H6783–H6787, H6794–H6799 [13DE], H6836, H6837, H6838, H6863–H6869 [18DE], H7267, H7269, H7279, H7280, H7357 [19DE], H7362, H7363, H7420 [20DE], H7433 [27DE], H7437, H7438 [30DE], H7471, H7472, H7473, H7474, H7476, H7477, H7478 [31DE], H7518, H7519, H7520, H7531–H7536, H7551–H7559, H7560 [1JA], H7571, H7575 [2JA], E1874 [4DE], E1983 [21DE], E2007 [30DE], E2034 [2JA]

——— create jobs and reduce the deficit through fair tax rates, cutting defense spending, strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and infrastructure investment (H.R. 3638), H34 [18JA]

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

Ellsworth AFB, SD: anniversary, H2820 [17MY]

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Program: tribute, E1230 [11JY]

Employment: conduct outreach program to benefit women- and minority-owned small businesses prior to conversion of functions from civilian employees to contractors, H2837, H3066 [17MY]

Energy Conservation Investment Program: funding, H3320, H3321 [31MY]

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

FAA: improve integration of unmanned aerial system into the National Airspace System, H455 [3FE]

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 contracts: ensure competition in Government service contracts and remove restrictions which prohibit contracting certain commercial products or services, H3050, H3051 [17MY], H4970, H4971 [18JY]

——— prohibit foreign businesses that engage in business activity with terrorist nations from contracting and procurement opportunities, H3064 [17MY]

Federal employees: treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (H.R. 6223), H6650–H6652 [5DE]

Federal Mortuary Affairs Advisory Commission: establish, H3033 [17MY]

Federal Way, WA: tribute to Federal Way High School Air Force Junior ROTC team, E920 [31MY]

Firearms: allow military commanders and mental health professionals to discuss privately-owned firearms by Armed Forces members who appear to be a threat to themselves or others, H7393 [20DE]

——— gun control, H6703 [12DE]

Flag—U.S.: require purchase of U.S. flags manufactured in the U.S. using U.S. materials, H5051, H5052 [19JY]

Fleisher, Carol W.: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Outstanding Public Service Award recipient, E129 [3FE]

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

Foreign aid: prohibit funding for assistance to certain entities whose policies call for the destruction of Israel, H5029 [19JY]

Foreign countries: examine potential benefits of closing outdated or excess overseas military bases, H2837 [17MY]

Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H1525–H1530 [22MR]

——— assess status of the war on terrorism, H177 [25JA], H805, H897–H900 [16FE], H1120 [1MR], H2201 [26AP]

——— establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (H.R. 3159), H7458–H7461 [30DE]

Fort Hood, TX: anniversary of Air Force 3d Weather Squadron, E520 [16AP]

——— recognize 2009 attack as an act of radical Islamic terrorism and Jihad (H. Res. 495), H2642 [10MY]

Fort Sam Houston, TX: anniversary of Memorial Services Detachment, E889 [25MY]

Fort Wainwright, AK: provide for continued lease or eventual conveyance of certain Federal land within the military reservation (H.R. 6701), E1981 [21DE]

Fortune (publication): tribute to annual Fortune 500 issue and efforts to assist veterans to find employment, E683 [27AP]

Fredericksburg, VA: tribute to Armed Forces enlistees, E918 [31MY]

Frisco, TX: Frisco Heritage Museum participation in National Endowment for the Arts Blue Star Museums program offering free admission to active military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day, E1284 [19JY]

Funding, H1677, H1678, H1736 [28MR], H2573–H2576, H2609, H2610 [10MY], E167 [9FE]

GAO: effectiveness of certain studies, H2722 [16MY]

——— require audits of financial statements, H2837 [17MY]

——— require review of handling, labeling, and packaging procedures for hazardous material shipments, H3129 [18MY]

Gaylor, Gregory: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Sailor of the Year Award recipient, E1611 [21SE]

Gulf War Illness Research Program: funding, H4954, H4955 [18JY]

Harbors: expedite strategic ports study, H3135 [18MY]

Health: establish a working group to review and improve TRICARE program policy relative to child health care (H.R. 4341), E650 [25AP]

——— health care research funding through reductions in Navy cruiser shipbuilding funding, H4962, H4963 [18JY]

——— limit increase of premiums, deductibles, copayments, or other charges for health care provided under the TRICARE program, H1858 [17AP]

——— medical and prosthetic research funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense base closure account funding, H3358 [31MY]

——— protect TRICARE health care program, H1213 [7MR], H2723 [16MY]

——— vision and eye injury research programs funding, H4958, H4959 [18JY]

HeartsApart.org (organization): tribute, E647 [25AP]

Hillsborough, CA: tribute for adopting H&H Co., 1st Battalion, 327th Infrantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, E1119 [21JN]

Holleder, Donald: Distinguished Service Cross recipient posthumously, E1487 [12SE]

Homosexuality: prohibit performance of same-sex marriage ceremonies on military installations, H2791 [16MY]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H6420–H6422 [16NO]

Houston, TX: misplaced grave markers at Houston National Cemetery, H1301 [8MR]

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.: concerns about ties with China’s People’s Liberation Army and potential threat to U.S. intelligence and defense communities through access to U.S. telecommunications markets, H1376–H1378 [19MR], E796 [15MY]

Huizenga, Representative: report on trip to Afghanistan, H46 [18JA]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, H3135, H3136 [18MY]

Hunter, Michael S.; Silver Star and Bronze Star With Valor recipient, E1589 [21SE]

Information technology: improve Federal information security (H.R. 4257), H2187–H2192 [26AP], E668 [26AP]

Intelligence services: protect U.S. intelligence and military capability, defend certain sensitive information against cybersecurity attack, and promote U.S businesses, H3306 [31MY]

Iran: prohibit U.S. military intervention, H2837 [17MY]

Iraq: ensure that humanitarian protections are upheld for the residents of Camp Ashraf and Camp Liberty, H6163 [20SE]

January 28 Group (organization): tribute to efforts to organize a parade in St. Louis, MO, to honor veterans returning from Iraq, H129 [24JA], H229 [1FE]

Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund: funding, H4985, H4986 [18JY]

Kingwood, TX: tribute to Kingwood High School Navy Junior ROTC, E1936 [13DE]

Korean Constabulary: tribute to veterans, E1337 [26JY]

Lackland AFB, TX: call for congressional investigation of sexual assaults of recruits, H5019 [19JY]

Leesburg, VA: dedication of war memorial to fallen soldiers, E1711 [19OC]

Little Rock AFB, AR: Abilene, TX, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Abilene Trophy recipient, E1112 [21JN]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: tribute to F–22 program, H2215 [27AP]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation, and to support construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center (H.R. 1621), E814 [16MY]

——— report on transfer of certain BLM land to the Marine Corps for expansion of Twentynine Palms, CA, Ground Air Combat Center, H3094 [17MY]

——— tribute to veterans, E1875 [4DE]

Marine mammals: establish Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas for national defense purposes, H3004, H3032 [17MY]

McKinney, TX: Collin County Farm Museum participation in National Endowment for the Arts Blue Star Museums program offering free admission to active military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day, E1284 [19JY]

Mellor, Guy: Army Best Warrior Competition Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award recipient, E28 [17JA]

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

——— provide mental health assessments to troops during deployment to Afghanistan, H3064 [17MY]

——— suicide prevention and outreach programs funding, H4955, H4956, H4984 [18JY], H5049, H5050 [19JY]

——— traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder treatment funding, H4957, H4958 [18JY], H5062 [19JY], E1288 [19JY]

Military Appreciation Month: observance, E760 [10MY]

Military Mental Health Awareness Day: observance, H2698 [15MY]

Military musical units: funding, H3135 [18MY], H4939 [18JY], E1265 [17JY]

Military Order of the Purple Heart (organization): tribute to Michael A. DiRaimondo Chapter, E1102 [21JN]

Military Order of the World Wars (organization): tribute to Conejo Valley Chapter, E1102 [21JN]

Month of the Military Child: observance, E650 [25AP]

Monuments and memorials: ensure that memorials commemorating the service of the U.S. Armed Forces may contain religious symbols (H.R. 290), H132–H134 [24JA], E108 [1FE]

Motor vehicles: prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H5057 [19JY]

National Defense Transportation Day: observance, E815 [16MY]

National Guard: Air National Guard funding, H2577 [10MY], H3108 [18MY]

——— complete capability assessment of medical equipment in Humvee ambulances, H4960, H4961 [18JY], H5038 [19JY]

——— establish units in American Samoa (H.R. 6294), E1421 [3AU]

——— tribute to Vets4Warriors program, H5049 [19JY]

——— Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams funding, H3031 [17MY]

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center: allow use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt (S. 3363), H5613 [1AU]

National Intelligence Estimate on Afghanistan: declassification and release, H575 [8FE]

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

National Marine Week: observance, E1107 [21JN]

National Military Appreciation Month: observance, E679 [27AP]

National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century, H4995 [18JY]

——— call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (H. Res. 19), H123 [24JA], H378 [2FE], H585 [8FE], H1024 [29FE], H1162 [6MR], H1216 [7MR], H1646, H1736 [28MR], H1920 [18AP], H2140 [26AP], H2333 [8MY], H3485 [6JN], H4694 [10JY], H4781 [11JY], H4916 [18JY], H5771 [11SE], H6157 [20SE], H6590 [4DE], H6709 [12DE]

——— establish an interagency organization to coordinate military cyber operations, H3126 [18MY]

——— include finding that deployment of tactical nuclear weapons to South Korea would destabilize the Western Pacific region, H3067, H3068 [17MY], E851 [18MY]

——— national missile defense system funding, H2790 [16MY]

NATO: troop deployment funding, H5044, H5045 [19JY]

Navy: DDG–51 destroyer funding, H4961, H4962, H4966 [18JY]

——— expand certain restrictions relative to the overhaul and repair of vessels in foreign shipyards to vessels with a homeport in the Northern Mariana Islands, H3059–H3061 [17MY]

——— report on review, findings, and actions pertaining to the Medal of Honor nomination of Rafael Peralta, H3138 [18MY]

——— shipbuilding funding, H2836 [17MY]

——— tribute to development of clean energy sources, H1277 [8MR]

——— tribute to veterans, E1870 [4DE]

——— Virginia-class submarine program funding, H2791, H2793 [16MY]

Navy Week: observance, E1449 [10SE]

Nazareth College: inclusion in Military Advanced Education (publication) ‘‘Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities’’ list, E335 [7MR]

Nelson, Brian J.: Purple Heart recipient, E1947 [18DE]

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

——— tribute to high school seniors deciding to enlist in the Armed Forces, E791 [15MY]

Nowakowski, Arthur: Silver Star recipient, E317 [6MR]

Nuclear weapons: funding, H2790 [16MY], H7267 [19DE]

——— prohibit funding to reduce nuclear weapons or implement studies or plans intended to reduce nuclear weapons, H5040–H5042 [19JY]

——— prohibit funding to reduce number of nuclear weapons delivery vehicles, H5047, H5048 [19JY]

——— recognize nonproliferation options for nuclear understanding to keep everyone safe (NO NUKES) (H. Res. 21), H1162 [6MR]

——— reduce number of deployed intercontinental ballistic nuclear missiles, H4989 [18JY]

——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs, E485 [29MR]

——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (H.R. 3974), H592 [8FE], H1532 [22MR]

Nyemaster, Goode, West, Hansell & O’Brien, P.C.: Dept. of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Freedom Award recipient, E1362 [31JY]

——— inclusion in Dept. of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve list of top employers, E919 [31MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H4778 [11JY]

OPM: security clearance process funding, H4952 [18JY]

Orlando, FL: tribute to YMCA of Central Florida for ‘‘Red Tail Pilots Tribute’’ event, E232 [17FE]

Osborne, Christopher: Purple Heart recipient, E747 [9MY]

Overseas contingency operations account: funding under sequestration, H3586 [7JN]

Pakistan: certify Pakistan is taking demonstrable steps to support counterterrorism operations prior to reimbursement for efforts in support of war in Afghanistan, H3135 [18MY]

——— certify Pakistan opens Ground Lines of Communication, allows NATO supply transit into Afghanistan, and supports U.S. equipment retrograde out of Afghanistan, H3015 [17MY], E877 [18MY]

——— coalition support funding, H4993 [18JY]

——— condition Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund funding on certification of efforts to counter improvised explosive devices operations, H3135 [18MY]

——— prohibit assistance, H3009–H3011 [17MY], H4979, H4980, H4983 [18JY]

——— prohibit foreign assistance relative to harboring of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and Taliban fighters within borders, H3487 [6JN]

——— require a certain time period between the release of the Depts. of Defense and State report on current conditions in Pakistan and the release of funds from the Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund, H3140 [18MY]

——— terminate designation as a major non-NATO ally (H.R. 6391), H6074 [19SE]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to mission to show sincere respect for fallen Armed Forces members by attending funeral services of a fallen member as invited guests of the family (H. Res. 669), H3279 [31MY]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 7th Congressional District service academy nominees, H1216 [7MR]

Peterson AFB, CO: 302d Airlift Wing rededication of SUMIT 38 Memorial, E1317 [25JY]

Pink, Laura: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E529 [16AP]

Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program: modify award of administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect, H1583 [27MR], H3007 [17MY], E957 [1JN]

——— modify award of administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (H.R. 4045), H2695–H2698 [15MY]

POW: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H7366, H7385 [20DE]

——— construction of soccer field at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H1115 [1MR]

——— ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S., H2998, H3005, H3076–H3081 [17MY], H3150–H3155 [18MY], E865 [18MY]

Power resouces: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H5050, H5051 [19JY]

Power resources: develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), H3738 [19JN], H3813, H3814, H3875–H3912 [20JN], H3918–H3945, H3957–H3959 [21JN], H5173 [24JY], E1108, E1114, E1121 [21JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), consideration (H. Res. 691), H3814–H3824 [20JN]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (H.R. 4480), motion to recommit, H3943 [21JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H5036 [19JY]

Powers, Francis G.: Silver Star recipient, E1092 [20JN]

Precision Aerial Delivery System (PCADS): funding to battle wildfires from military aircraft, H5046 [19JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: prohibit authority to make unilateral reductions to nuclear weapon stockpiles, H3070, H3071 [17MY]

Privacy: change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (H.R. 6634), H6659 [5DE]

——— change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (S. 3625), H6285 [28SE]

——— prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information (S. 3510), H5686 [2AU]

——— prohibit operation of unmanned aircraft systems except in accordance with the Fourth Amendment, H4990, H4991 [18JY]

Rapid Innovation Fund: funding, H4964, H4965 [18JY]

Raytheon Co.: tribute, H591 [8FE]

Renewable energy: clarify that direct use solar energy is considered a renewable energy source, H3093 [17MY]

Research, development, test, and evaluation: funding, H4959 [18JY]

Richards, James N.: Dept. of Defense Military Child of the Year Award recipient, E553 [17AP]

Rock Island, IL: anniversary of Rock Island Arsenal (H. Res. 720), E1199 [29JN]

Russia: prohibit funding to share missile defense technology, H5031–H5033 [19JY]

Safety: survey all deployed troops to find lapses in equipment provided by the military, H3064 [17MY]

Salazar, Jeffery: Bronze Star recipient, E1936 [13DE]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (H.R. 1339), H1652–H1654 [28MR]

San Diego, CA: prohibit funding to remove any portion of Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial, H4993 [18JY]

San Mateo, CA: tribute for adopting Co. A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, E1102 [21JN]

SBA: modify small business concern size standards, H2836 [17MY]

Seattle, WA: Port of Seattle recipient of Dept. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, E1397 [3AU]

Sewell, Daniel E.: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Outstanding Public Service Award recipient, E139 [3FE]

Shillington, PA: tribute to Governor Mifflin Middle School ‘‘Adopt a Veteran Program’’, E1528 [14SE]

Ships and vessels: provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (H.R. 6649), H7508–H7511 [31DE]

——— require Navy or U.S.-flagged vessels that provide services to the Federal Government to be overhauled, repaired, or maintained in a shipyard located in the U.S. or Guam, H3143, H3144 [18MY]

——— transfer of naval vessels to Turkey relative to actions against Israel and Cyprus, H7509, H7510 [31DE]

Snowball Express (organization): tribute, H6537 [30NO]

Somerset County, PA: tribute to Somerset County Military Family Support Group, E280 [29FE]

Somerset (U.S.S.): tribute, H5323 [26JY], E1272 [18JY]

Space policy: remove commercial satellites and related components from the U.S. Munitions List subject to certain restrictions, H2997, H2998 [17MY]

Spaulding, Fredrick L.: Army Distinguished Service Cross recipient, E691 [27AP]

Spinal Cord Injury Research Program: funding, H4957 [18JY]

Sports: motorsports sponsorship funding, H4947–H4951 [18JY]

States: provide assistance to State training centers to provide emergency response training to the National Guard and Federal agencies performing homeland defense activities, E948 [1JN]

Syria: prohibit funding for support of military or paramilitary operations by any nation, group, organization, movement, or individual, H3740 [19JN], H6514 [29NO]

——— prohibit funding for support of military or paramilitary operations by any nation, group, organization, movement, or individual (H.R. 5993), H4071 [27JN], E1106 [21JN]

Tampa, FL: establishment of United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Center at Tampa International Airport, E254 [27FE]

——— tribute to Military Officers Association of America Operation Helping Hand, E1623 [21SE]

‘‘Taps’’: anniversary of writing, E1072 [19JN]

——— designate musical piece as National Song of Remembrance (H.R. 595), E1072 [19JN]

Technology: directed energy technologies initiatives funding, H2791 [16MY], H5057 [19JY]

Telecommunications: report on feasibility of providing telecommunications services to servicemembers in transit to or from overseas deployment, H3031 [17MY]

——— report on status of work on cognitive radio, dynamic spectrum access, software-defined radio, and other spectrum-sharing techniques and technologies, H5033 [19JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5749 [10SE], H5769, H5770, H5771, H5772, H5773, H5774, H5775, H5822–H5826, H5848, H5851 [11SE], E1472, E1476, E1478, E1479, E1480, E1481, E1483 [11SE]

——— require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts, H3016, H3017 [17MY]

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

——— tribute to Medal of Honor recipients, E706 [7MY]

——— tribute to southeast Texas children, schools, and organizations for participation in and sponsorship of Christmas card project for overseas troops, H6609 [4DE]

Texas A&M University: tribute to Corps of Cadets, E1143 [26JN]

Texas (U.S.S.): tribute, E1209 [9JY]

Tobyhanna, PA: anniversary of Tobyhanna Army Depot, E1097 [20JN], E1108, E1128 [21JN]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (H.R. 3670), H3239–H3241 [30MY]

TRICARE for Life program: enrollment fee implementation funding, H5059 [19JY]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: limit funding to any institution or organization established, H3081 [17MY], E850 [18MY]

U.S. Northern Command: increase effectiveness, H3129 [18MY]

U.S. Office for Contingency Operations: establish, H3092 [17MY]

U.S. Tennis Association: tribute to military tennis camp, E933 [31MY]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): prohibit reductions to strategic delivery systems pending certification that Russia has met certain conditions, H3137, H3138 [18MY]

——— report on impact on national security of reducing nuclear weapons stockpiles, H3069, H3070 [17MY]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: anniversary, E1559 [19SE]

United Parcel Service of America, Inc.: tribute to hiring of reservists and returning veterans, E1726 [26OC]

University of South Carolina: tribute to Army ROTC program, H6431 [27NO]

USEC Inc.: prohibit funding for domestic security-related nuclear enrichment technology, H3095, H3096 [17MY], H3421–H3423 [5JN]

Veterans: improve assistance programs, E1339 [26JY]

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

——— provide assistance to veterans and veteran-owned businesses with respect to contract opportunities, H5060 [19JY]

——— provide veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan access to health and mental health services, H1394 [20MR], E425 [22MR]

——— recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits, H1276 [8MR], H3340, H3341 [31MY], H5295 [26JY]

——— reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, H37 [18JA], H5138 [24JY]

——— tribute to Japanese-American men and women who served in the military during World War II, E220 [16FE], E277 [29FE]

Veterans Day: observance, H6399 [16NO], E1774 [15NO]

Virginia: anniversary of National Guard, E30 [18JA]

Voting: ensure absent uniformed services or overseas voters requesting an absentee ballot receive ballots for each election during a Federal election cycle (H.R. 5828), E862 [18MY]

——— ensure that absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters are aware of their voting rights and have an opportunity to register to vote and have their absentee ballots cast and counted, H5870 [12SE]

V–22 Osprey: funding, H3021, H3022 [17MY]

War: ensure funding items added to the overseas contingency operations account are war related, H3030 [17MY]

——— make available to the public the total costs of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan on the Dept. of Defense website, H3005 [17MY]

——— Presidential authority under the Constitution as it pertains to the authorization of drone strikes, H3278 [31MY], H6377 [15NO]

——— 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], H3736 [19JN], H4068 [27JN], H4687 [10JY], H5925 [13SE], E549 [17AP]

——— recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1643 [28MR]

——— separate overseas contingency operations funding from base defense spending, H4942 [18JY], H5057 [19JY]

Weapons: ground-based midcourse defense system funding, H3024–H3026 [17MY], H4965, H4966 [18JY]

——— long-range penetrating bomber aircraft funding, H3023, H3024 [17MY]

West Virginia (U.S.S.): tribute to reunion of crew, E1549 [18SE]

World War II: anniversary of Battle of Dieppe, E1440 [3AU]

——— anniversary of Battle of Midway, H3588 [7JN]

——— anniversary of the Guadalcanal campaign (H. Res. 696), E1412 [3AU]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, H3235 [30MY], E1147, E1148, E1154, E1158 [27JN]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 2447), E691 [27AP]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, H3484, H3489 [6JN], E989 [6JN]

——— recognize superior service of members of the First Special Service Force, E1665 [28SE]

——— tribute to premiere of ‘‘Red Tails’’ movie about Tuskegee Airmen, H83 [23JA], E27 [17JA], E54 [23JA]

——— tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, E41 [18JA], E232 [17FE]

Xenia, OH: tribute to American Veterans Traveling Tribute mobile memorial, E1865 [4DE]

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

YF–415 (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking, E716 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process, S7160 [29NO], S7331 [3DE]

——— increase in conflict-induced displacements, S7391 [4DE]

——— report on the effect of insider attacks, S7205 [29NO]

——— strategy for continued U.S. military presence, S3224–S3226 [16MY]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S2485 [18AP], S7181 [29NO]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S4632 [26JN], S6007 [2AU]

——— impose an asset freeze and visa ban on any outside parties providing support to the M23 rebels, S7189–S7191 [29NO]

Air Force: impact of proposed budget cuts on the Air National Guard, S408–S410 [9FE]

——— prohibit permanent relocation of C–130 aircraft assigned to Pittsburgh 911th Airlift Wing, S8336 [21DE]

——— restructuring of force relative to Arkansas National Guard A–10 unit based in Fort Smith, AR, S8329, S8330, S8338 [21DE]

——— submit report evaluating upside potential of Eielson AFB, AK, before dismantling or relocation of assets, S7290 [30NO]

Air Force Weather: anniversary (S. Res. 545), S6012 [2AU]

Animals: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (S. 3689), S8139 [18DE]

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), S6878 [26NO], S7392, S7393 [4DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, S8273 [20DE], S8325–S8340, S8342, S8359 [21DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), insert S. 3254 language in lieu, S7392 [4DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), unanimous-consent agreement, S7786 [12DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2467), S2828 [26AP]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S4141 [13JN], S4928 [12JY], S5191 [19JY], S5240 [23JY], S5266 [24JY], S6294, S6296, S6320–S6322 [13SE], S6480 [20SE], S6995–S7016, S7018–S7030 [28NO], S7134–S7146, S7148–S7164, S7167–S7206 [29NO], S7279–S7300 [30NO], S7311–S7313, S7323–S7332, S7336–S7340 [3DE], S7381–S7393 [4DE], S7454 [5DE], S7680 [6DE], S7699 [10DE]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), motion to proceed, S6728 [13NO], S6765, S6784 [14NO], S6829, S6833, S6841 [15NO], S6909 [27NO], S6985 [28NO]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), unanimous-consent agreement, S7194–S7196 [29NO]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), unanimous-consent request, S6605, S6606 [21SE], S7152 [29NO]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8050–S8060, S8062 [17DE], S8112, S8116–S8118, S8124–S8131, S8133–S8135 [18DE], S8161, S8163, S8164, S8177, S8178, S8184–S8197 [19DE], S8236, S8243–S8245, S8261 [20DE], S8341, S8342 [21DE], S8425–S8427, S8429–S8445 [27DE], S8462–S8474, S8476–S8497, S8519 [28DE], S8544 [30DE], S8639, S8640 [2JA]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S8340 [21DE], S8445 [27DE]

——— provide for auditable financial statements, S6785–S6787 [14NO]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), S5105, S5154–S5167 [18JY], S5203 [19JY]

——— provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 55), S5824 [1AU]

Armed Forces: address prescription drug abuse among military personnel and veterans, S6096 [11SE]

——— anniversary of South Dakota National Guard, S8039 [13DE]

——— authorize additional Marine Corps personnel for performance of security functions for U.S. embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic facilities abroad, S7006 [28NO]

——— authorize military operations in Syria, S1377–S1380 [5MR], S3819–S3822 [7JN], S5190–S5193 [19JY], S5934 [2AU]

——— develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, S7148, S7149, S7151, S7152 [29NO]

——— develop comprehensive policy to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, S7142 [29NO]

——— enhance annual reports regarding sexual assaults involving members, S7142 [29NO]

——— enhance protections accorded to servicemembers and their spouses relative to mortgages (S. 3179), S3175 [15MY]

——— extend enforcement authority of the Military Lending Act to certian Federal agencies, S7332 [3DE]

——— impose a moratorium on certain actions resulting in personnel reductions and modify notice requirements in advance of permanent, sizable force reductions and base closures, S7159 [29NO]

——— improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures (S. 3323), S4372 [20JN]

——— improve provision of civil relief and the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members (S. 2299), S2500 [18AP]

——— improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (S. 951), S3504 [23MY]

——— lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities, S4141 [13JN]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7018–S7025, S7026 [28NO], S7154, S7181–S7188, S7192, S7193 [29NO], S7298 [30NO], S7391 [4DE], S8327–S8329, S8332, S8336, S8338 [21DE]

——— limit increase of copayments for the TRICARE pharmacy benefits program, S7382 [4DE]

——— permit a State to issue a commercial drivers’ license to a member whose duty station is located in the State (S. 3624), S6675 [21SE]

——— preserve documentary evidence of incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military, S7141 [29NO]

——— prevent and respond to hazing incidents involving members, S7391 [4DE]

——— proposed troop reductions, S3266 [17MY]

——— provide for disposition of charges involving certain sexual misconduct offenses under the uniform code of military justice through court-martial, S7142 [29NO]

——— provide for inclusion and command review of information on sexual-related offenses in personnel service records of members, S7141 [29NO]

——— provide for treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities under TRICARE, S7008 [28NO], S7156–S7158 [29NO]

——— report on Fort Hood, TX, shootings, S5458 [26JY]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (S. 3418), S5262 [23JY]

——— retain certain forms in connection with restricted reports on sexual assault involving members, S7141 [29NO]

——— strengthen enforcement and clarify and conform certain provisions of law relative to employment and reemployment rights of members (S. 3322), S5848 [1AU]

——— tribute to 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division from Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson, AK, S6729 [13NO]

——— tribute to B Co., 1st Battalion, Airborne, 143d Infantry Regiment of Alaska Army National Guard, S6729 [13NO]

——— tribute to Marines killed in helicopter collision during a training exercise in Imperial County, CA, S1190 [1MR]

——— tribute to members for service overseas, S8265 [20DE]

——— tribute to members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S1190 [1MR], S3776 [6JN], S6100 [11SE]

——— tribute to members from Kansas killed in military action in Afghanistan, S3818 [7JN]

——— tribute to members from Mississippi killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S3619 [24MY]

——— tribute to members from Pennsylvania killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S8578 [31DE]

——— tribute to members from Wisconsin killed in military action, S1447 [7MR]

——— tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S6433 [19SE]

——— tribute to Montana Army National Guard, S2296 [16AP]

——— tribute to Nevada National Guard 405th Civil Affairs Battalion, S8037 [13DE]

——— tribute to Vermont National Guard, S4852 [11JY]

Arms control: require briefings on dialogue between U.S. and Russia on nuclear arms, missile defense, and long-range conventional strike systems, S7014, S7015 [28NO], S7285 [30NO]

Army: provide strategic workload to Army arsenals in their function as a critical component of the organic defense industrial base (S. 3054), S3076 [10MY], S4717 [28JN]

——— study effectiveness of Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program, S7205 [29NO]

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (H.R. 3801), S95, S136 [26JA]

Beale AFB, CA: tribute to Child Development Center, S2081 [27MR]

Boeing Co.: anniversary of B–52 bomber, S3726 [5JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, S7714 [11DE]

——— economic impact of the budget sequester established by the Budget Control Act upon the defense industry, S3757 [6JN]

——— impact of sequestration, S4745–S4748 [29JN], S5115–S5123, S5126, S5129 [18JY], S5171–S5175 [19JY], S5807 [1AU], S6294–S6296, S6321, S6322 [13SE], S6412 [19SE], S6480 [20SE], S6995, S7001 [28NO], S7654 [6DE]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), S2989–S2991 [9MY], S3110, S3133 [14MY], S3137 [15MY]

——— reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and replacement of sequester established by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5652), unanimous-consent request, S3615 [24MY]

——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with targeted reforms (S. 3473), S5881 [1AU]

——— report to Congress on impact of sequestration, S3937–S3939 [12JN], S5119 [18JY]

——— require detailed reports to Congress on impact of defense and non-defense budget sequestration, S4386–S4388 [21JN]

Business and industry: exhance authorization on admission of defense industry civilian employees to certain Dept. of Defense educational institutions and programs, S7149 [29NO]

Buy American Act: apply to the procurement of photovoltaic devices, S7287 [30NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H. Con. Res. 128), S4218 [14JN]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (S. Con. Res. 45), S3738 [5JN]

Clay County, KY: tribute to World War II veterans, S3078 [10MY]

Colleges and universities: efforts of for-profit colleges and universities to recruit active-duty military personnel and veterans, S5634 [30JY]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): authorize release of records in the case of posthumous advancement of John D. Lavelle to rank of general on the retired list of the Air Force (S. Res. 629), S8610 [31DE]

——— nomination lists, S907 [17FE]

Congress: encourage Members of Congress to hire qualified veterans for openings in congressional offices, S6291 [13SE]

Contracts: end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, S1696, S1697 [15MR]

——— enhance security, increase accountability, and improve Federal contracting for overseas contingency operations, S7205 [29NO]

——— small business contracting reforms, S7299 [30NO]

Corps of Engineers: prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, S4742, S4752 [29JN]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (S. 3372), S4894 [11JY]

——— establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (S. 1728), S4840 [11JY]

——— require each military department to establish policies mandating servicemembers convicted of sex offenses be processed for administrative separation, S7009, S7011, S7012 [28NO]

Daniels Fund (organization): tribute to Daniels Scholarship Program letters of gratitude to military personnel, S6731 [13NO]

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]

Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S3956 [12JN]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (S. Res. 489), S3939–S3942 [12JN], S4186 [14JN], S4261 [19JN], S4359 [20JN]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (S. Res. 489), unanimous-consent request, S3942 [12JN]

Dept. of Labor: provide off-base transition training for Armed Forces members, S6256 [12SE]

Dept. of State: require investigations into attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya and deaths of marines in Afghanistan, S6480 [20SE]

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]

——— establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure, S7287 [30NO], S7381 [4DE]

——— expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, S2078 [27MR]

——— fertility counseling, reproductive treatment, and adoption assistance funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense overseas contingency operations fund, S8016–S8018 [13DE]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (S. 3313), S4302 [19JN], S7994, S8016–S8018 [13DE]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination, S5154 [18JY], S5203 [19JY]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation, S7160 [29NO], S7284, S7286 [30NO]

——— report to Congress a plan to eliminate backlog of benefit claims, S7143–S7145 [29NO]

——— treat small businesses bequeathed to family by Armed Forces members killed in the line of duty as owned and controlled by veterans for contracting goals and preferences (S. 3405), S5213 [19JY]

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]

Diseases: provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers, S7162–S7164 [29NO]

——— 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]

Dorchester (U.S.A.T.): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, S385 [7FE]

Drugs: establish drug take-back program, S7205 [29NO]

Durbin, Senator: report on trip to Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia, S3722 [5JN]

Ecology and environment: conduct cost-benefit analysis of various green building rating systems, S7388 [4DE], S7454 [5DE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis by phasing in certain tax increases, work toward comprehensive tax reform, and call for OMB to make recommendations on spending cuts (S. 3714), S8548 [30DE]

——— avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S6715–S6718 [13NO], S6769, S6771, S6773 [14NO], S6829, S6831, S6837–S6841 [15NO], S6878, S6884 [26NO], S6909–S6911, S6919–S6922, S6936 [27NO], S6986–S6991, S6993, S6994, S7008, S7012, S7016 [28NO], S7128–S7134, S7165–S7167 [29NO], S7311 [3DE], S7363, S7379–S7381, S7395 [4DE], S7406–S7411, S7415–S7420, S7426, S7435–S7437 [5DE], S7643–S7645, S7652, S7654–S7656, S7665, S7667–S7669, S7672–S7675, S7677, S7678, S7680 [6DE], S7692, S7695 [10DE], S7712, S7714, S7727–S7732, S7737, S7740 [11DE], S7753, S7754, S7757, S7760, S7770–S7772, S7779–S7782, S7784, S7792 [12DE], S8005, S8014, S8015, S8019, S8025, S8026, S8029–S8031 [13DE], S8171–S8175, S8177 [19DE], S8236, S8241, S8245–S8248 [20DE], S8323–S8325, S8345 [21DE], S8383, S8384, S8418, S8419 [27DE], S8474, S8478–S8480 [28DE], S8521–S8523, S8527–S8530, S8542–S8544 [30DE], S8557–S8572, S8575, S8576, S8578–S8580, S8583–S8586 [31DE], S8611–S8618, S8620, S8622 [1JA], S8641–S8644, S8661–S8663 [2JA]

Education: report on efforts to standardize educational transcripts provided to separating servicemembers, S7159 [29NO]

Ellsworth AFB, SD: anniversary (S. Res. 464), S3239, S3240 [16MY]

Employment: ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces, S7188 [29NO], S7281, S7282 [30NO]

Enterprise (U.S.S.): tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew upon completion of final deployment (S. Res. 630), S8668 [2JA]

EPA: exempt components used in manufacture of ammunition from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act, S7161 [29NO]

——— proposed rule to exempt the coal combustion byproduct of fly ash from regulation, S7161 [29NO]

Fair Housing Act: protect servicemembers and veterans from housing discrimination (S. 3283), S4180 [14JN]

Families of Flight 93 (organization): tribute, S7398 [4DE]

FCC: reallocate certain Dept. of Defense spectrum frequencies for commercial use, S7155 [29NO]

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 employees: across-the-board reduction of civilian workforce, S7391 [4DE]

——— treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes (H.R. 6223), S8087, S8088 [17DE]

Federal Employees’ Compensation Act: amend, S2582–S2585 [23AP], S2647 [24AP], S2690, S2691 [25AP]

FEMA: improve provision of assistance to fire departments, S7167 [29NO]

Financial statements: audit, S1672 [14MR]

Firearms: permit military police and civilian Dept. of Defense police officers to carry concealed firearms across State lines, S7389 [4DE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S6573–S6576, S6579 [21SE]

——— establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (S. 3310), S4301 [19JN]

Forest Service: provide for transfer of excess aircraft to the Forest Service for wildfire suppression activities (S. 3441), S5964 [2AU]

Fort Huachuca, AZ: anniversary of Military Intelligence Branch and the Military Intelligence Corps, S4631 [26JN]

Fort Wainwright, AK: tribute to 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division (S. Res. 459), S3133 [14MY]

Freedom of Information Act: require an expedited review of requests made by Members of Congress about activities in the Members’ States, S7292 [30NO]

Funding, S3219 [16MY], S5125 [18JY]

Gold Star Wives Day: designate (S. Res. 420), S2451 [17AP]

Hanscom AFB, MA: impact of proposed change in leadership rank structure on cybersecurity, S4230 [18JN]

Hickman, George: tribute (S. Res. 567), S6469 [19SE]

History: commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, and celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, S3728 [5JN]

——— commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, and recognize organizers of commemorative events (S. Res. 388), S1105 [29FE], S1369 [1MR], S4412 [21JN]

Honolulu, HI: tribute to Schofield Barracks soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan, S2582 [23AP]

Honor America Days: observance, S4629 [26JN]

House of Heroes, Inc.: tribute, S4361 [20JN]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, S7153, S7154, S7205 [29NO], S7699 [10DE]

Immigration: 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]

Intelligence services: specifically authorize certain funds for intelligence or intelligence-related activity (S. 3314), S4307 [19JN]

Iran: strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities, S7202, S7206 [29NO], S8337 [21DE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, S7204 [29NO]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (S. 2325), S3420 [22MY]

Lawrence, Taylor W., Jr.: Montevallo, AL, Hometown Hero award recipient, S6849 [15NO]

McConnell AFB, KS: support selection as main operating base for KC–46A Tanker fleet, S5108 [18JY]

Middle East: clarify authority to declare war or use military force in Iran or Syria, S2066 [27MR]

Mississippi (U.S.S.): commissioning, S5084 [17JY]

Montana: impact of increasing suicide rate, S7146 [29NO]

National Airborne Day: designate (S. Res. 527), S5318 [24JY]

National Guard: anniversary, S8018 [13DE]

——— empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response, S1731 [15MR]

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center: allow use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt (S. 3363), S4781 [29JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 455), S3090 [10MY], S3658 [24MY]

——— observance, S4719 [28JN]

National security: conduct environmental impact statement and create plan for establishing a missile defense site on the East Coast, S7138–S7141, S7204 [29NO]

——— national missile defense system funding, S5127 [18JY], S6085 [11SE]

——— provide for greater interagency experience through the development of a national security and homeland security human capital strategy and interagency rotational service by employees, S8359 [21DE]

National Veterans Business Development Corp.: terminate Federal authorization, S7203 [29NO]

Navy: participation in a memorandum of understanding with the Depts. of Agriculture and Energy Navy to invest in production of advanced aviation and marine biofuels, S7029 [28NO], S7142, S7144–S7146 [29NO], S8331, S8332 [21DE]

Navy Dental Corps: anniversary (S. Res. 544), S6012 [2AU]

Nevada Military Support Alliance: tribute, S3129 [14MY]

Ohio: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, S3037 [9MY]

Operation Enduring Freeedom Veterans Day: observance, S6892 [26NO]

Parcha, Aaron: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

Peterson AFB, CO: anniversary of Air Force Space Command, S6622 [21SE]

Philippines: celebrate anniversary of U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship (S. Res. 481), S3737 [5JN]

Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program: modify award of administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (H.R. 4045), S3292 [17MY]

——— modify award of administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (S. 2121), S3264 [17MY]

——— provide benefits for days of non-participation due to Government error (S. 2060), S265 [1FE]

POW: improve procedures for detention and review of status of detainees of the U.S., S5947 [2AU]

——— prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and certain other enemy belligerents to the U.S., S7168, S7178–S7180 [29NO], S7391 [4DE]

Power resources: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, S6997–S7007, S7009–S7011 [28NO], S7144 [29NO], S7299 [30NO], S8331 [21DE]

——— facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (S. 3445), S5488 [26JY], S5816 [1AU]

Precious metals: protect and enhance domestic supply chain of battery-grade lithium metal, S7390 [4DE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S900–S903 [17FE], S2036 [26MR], S2807–S2809 [26AP], S3653–S3655 [24MY], S4425–S4428 [21JN], S4765 [29JN], S5623 [26JY], S6004 [2AU], S6606–S6609 [21SE], S7359 [3DE], S8626, S8627 [1JA]

Privacy: change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (H.R. 6634), S7672 [6DE]

——— change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees (S. 3625), S6675 [21SE]

——— prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information (S. 3510), S5940, S5952 [2AU]

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: improve, S7025–S7029 [28NO]

Recycled materials: submit report on feasibility of recycling rare earth elements, S7299 [30NO]

Richfield, UT: Joining Forces Community Challenge military support competition finalist, S3778 [6JN]

Rock Island, IL: anniversary of Rock Island Arsenal, S4717 [28JN]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (H.R. 1339), S8377 [21DE]

SBA: expand the HUBZone program for communities affected by defense base realignment and closure (S. 3675), S7979, S7980 [12DE]

——— remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns, S7203 [29NO]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (S. Res. 597), S6871 [15NO]

Shine Family Foundation: anniversary, S3777 [6JN]

Ships and vessels: set forth necessary and appropriate standards to guide naval decisions on vessel naming, S7389 [4DE]

Shyu, Heidi: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology, S5832 [1AU]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (S. Res. 445), S2886 [26AP]

Somerset (U.S.S.): tribute, S5368 [25JY]

Sorenson, Daren S.: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S1998 [22MR]

Southeast Asia: reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China (S. Res. 524), S6011 [2AU]

Space policy: authorize the President to determine appropriate export controls of satellites and related items based on national security and foreign policy objectives, S7389 [4DE]

Spacy, Bradley D.: nomination to be Air Force brigadier general, S392 [7FE]

Strategic Air Command: anniversary of stand down and dedication of memorial (S. Res. 479), S3736 [5JN]

Stuemke, Brandon: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

Suicide Stand Down Day: observance, S6438 [19SE]

Syria: establish no-fly zone, S7386–S7389 [4DE]

‘‘Taps’’: designate musical piece as National Song of Remembrance, S7154 [29NO]

Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (S. 697), S7300 [30NO]

——— 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]

——— impose special tax to finance war, S4406 [21JN]

Technology: clean energy technologies initiatives funding, S3266, S3269 [17MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S6075–S6081, S6085, S6086, S6091–S6093, S6095, S6097, S6098, S6099 [11SE]

Transition Assistance Advisor Program: authorize, S7160 [29NO]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (H.R. 3670), S6007 [2AU]

U.S. Strategic Command: anniversary (S. Res. 480), S3736 [5JN]

University of Arkansas: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients, S6730 [13NO]

Utah: tribute to service academy nominees, S3039 [9MY]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (S. 3233), S3518 [23MY]

——— 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, S7391 [4DE]

Veterans Day: observance, S6718–S6720, S6729–S6731 [13NO], S6796 [14NO]

War: ensure balance of power, as established by the Constitution, between Congress and the President relative to initiation of hostilities by Armed Forces, S2998–S3000 [9MY]

——— recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, S4659 [27JN], S5124 [18JY], S8559 [31DE]

Weapons: small arms weapons and ammunition modernization funding, S5832–S5835 [1AU]

Widener, Christopher: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (S. Res. 523), S5023 [16JY]

Women: provide reproductive health parity for female servicemembers, S7285 [30NO]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, S4669 [27JN]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 2447), S6426 [19SE], S6618 [21SE]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, S3740, S3769 [6JN]

——— tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (S. Res. 418), S2382 [17AP], S6010 [2AU]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (S. Res. 602), S6979 [27NO]

Reports

Report to Congress—Rare Earth Materials in Defense Applications: Frank Kendall III, Dept. of Defense (excerpt), H4838 [12JY]

Reports filed

Air Force Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907, S908 [17FE], S2000 [22MR], S2820 [26AP], S3515 [23MY], S4366 [20JN], S5380 [25JY], S6451, S6452 [19SE], S7214 [29NO], S8363 [21DE]

Army Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907, S908 [17FE], S2000, S2001 [22MR], S2820 [26AP], S3515 [23MY], S4366 [20JN], S5380 [25JY], S6451, S6452 [19SE], S7214 [29NO], S8363 [21DE]

Condemn Atrocities in Africa and Encourage Efforts To End Threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and Bring Joseph Kony and His Top Commanders to Justice: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 402), S4366 [20JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 840) (H. Rept. 112–707), H7359 [19DE]

Consideration of H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 656) (H. Rept. 112–481), H2712 [15MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 661) (H. Rept. 112–485), H2811 [16MY]

Consideration of H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 691) (H. Rept. 112–540), H3806 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 112–472), H2565 [9MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5854, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5856, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5856) (H. Rept. 112–493), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 5856) (S. Rept. 112–196), S5976 [2AU]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4310) (H. Rept. 112–705), H7263 [18DE]

——— Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 4310) (H. Rept. 112–479), H2662 [11MY], H2712 [15MY]

——— Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 3254) (S. Rept. 112–173), S3688 [4JN]

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 Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5854) (H. Rept. 112–491), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3215) (S. Rept. 112–168), S3422 [22MY]

Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 112–459), H2266 [27AP]

End Trafficking in Government Contracting Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2234), S8203 [19DE]

Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3521) (S. Rept. 112–208), S6062 [10SE]

Federal Information Security Improvement: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4257) (H. Rept. 112–455), H2203 [26AP]

Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3310) (S. Rept. 112–233), S6744 [13NO]

Inquiry Into Counterfeit Electronic Parts in the Dept. of Defense Supply Chain: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–167), S3329 [21MY]

Marine Corps Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907, S908, S909 [17FE], S2001 [22MR], S2820 [26AP], S3515 [23MY], S4366, S4367 [20JN], S5380 [25JY], S7214 [29NO], S8363 [21DE]

Military Readiness and Southern Sea Otter Conservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4043) (H. Rept. 112–606), H4906 [17JY]

Navy Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907, S909 [17FE], S2001 [22MR], S2820 [26AP], S3515 [23MY], S4366–S4368 [20JN], S5380, S5381 [25JY], S6451, S6452 [19SE], S7214 [29NO], S8363 [21DE]

Nomination of Derek H. Chollet To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for International Security Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Erin C. Conaton To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Frank Kendall III To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Heidi Shyu To Be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of James N. Miller, Jr., To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Policy: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Jessica L. Wright To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Reserve Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Katharina G. McFarland To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Acquisition: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3514 [23MY]

Nomination of Kathleen H. Hicks To Be Principal Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Policy: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Mark W. Lippert To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907 [17FE]

Nomination of Scott L. Silliman To Be U.S. Court of Military Commission Review Judge: Committee on the Armed Services (Senate), S4366 [20JN]

Nomination of William B. Pollard III To Be U.S. Court of Military Commission Review Judge: Committee on the Armed Services (Senate), S4366 [20JN]

Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 5652) (H. Rept. 112–470), H2565 [9MY]

Servicemember Family Protection Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4201) (H. Rept. 112–488), H3161 [18MY]

Stolen Valor Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1775) (H. Rept. 112–650), H5764 [10SE]

Strategic Energy Production Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4480) (H. Rept. 112–520), H3698 [8JN]

Transportation Security Administration Compliance With the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3670) (H. Rept. 112–487), H3161 [18MY]

Transportation Security Administration Transfer of Unclaimed Money Recovered at Airport Security Checkpoints to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO): Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2179) (H. Rept. 112–468), H2441 [8MY]

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]

Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 3313), S8041 [13DE]

Resolutions by organizations

National security and veterans’ benefits funding: El Paso County, TX, Commissioners Court, E439 [26MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7285 [30NO]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8464, S8482 [28DE]

——— making (H.R. 5856), H4943, H4977 [18JY], H5029, H5043, H5058 [19JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3341 [31MY]

Statements

Service Academy Appointment Candidate Statement: Bradley W. Snyder, E1306 [24JY]

Tables

Dept. of Defense appropriations (H.R. 5856), H4928–H4934 [18JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3311–H3314 [31MY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 1627, Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act, S5166 [18JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 128, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, H3444 [5JN]

H. Res. 648, consideration of H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2573 [10MY]

H. Res. 656, consideration of H.R. 4970, Violence Against Women Act reauthorization and H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H2726 [16MY]

H. Res. 661, consideration of H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H2827 [17MY]

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5854, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H3282 [31MY]

H. Res. 691, consideration of H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, H3814 [20JN]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 5856, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H4609 [29JN]

H. Res. 829, return to Senate, S. 3254, and Senate amendment to H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H6739 [12DE]

H. Res. 840, consideration of conference report on H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7365 [20DE]

H.R. 290, War Memorial Protection Act, H132 [24JA]

H.R. 1022, Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act, H134 [24JA]

H.R. 1339, recognize Salem, MA, as birthplace of the National Guard, H1652 [28MR]

H.R. 1627, Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act, H5416–H5428 [31JY]

H.R. 1775, Stolen Valor Act, H5793 [11SE]

H.R. 3159, Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act, H7458 [30DE]

H.R. 3670, require Transportation Security Administration compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, H3239 [30MY]

H.R. 3801, Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act, H163 [25JA]

H.R. 4045, modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect, H2695 [15MY]

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. 4155, Veteran Skills to Jobs Act, H4661 [9JY]

H.R. 4201, Servicemember Family Protection Act, H3234 [30MY]

H.R. 4257, Federal information security improvement, H2187–H2189 [26AP]

H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7794–S7972 [12DE], H2847–H2996 [17MY]

H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, H3890–H3895 [20JN]

H.R. 5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act, H2583–H2600 [10MY]

H.R. 6223, treat time spent in Iraq or Afghanistan by diplomatic or military translators, interpreters, or executive security personnel as U.S. residency for naturalization purposes, H6650 [5DE]

H.R. 6634, change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees, H6659 [5DE]

H.R. 6649, Naval Vessel Transfer Act, H7508 [31DE]

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. 2299, Servicemembers Rights Enforcement Improvement Act, S2501 [18AP]

S. 3054, Army Arsenal Strategic Workload Enhancement Act, S3046 [9MY]

S. 3254, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7461–S7636 [5DE]

S. 3310, Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act, S4301 [19JN]

S. 3313, Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act, S4303 [19JN], S8017 [13DE]

S. 3314, specifically authorize certain funds for intelligence or intelligence-related activity, S4308 [19JN]

S. 3363, National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center use of commemorative coin surcharges for retirement of debt, S4781 [29JN], H5613 [1AU]

S. 3510, prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information, S5940, S5986 [2AU], H5686 [2AU]

S. 3624, Military Commercial Driver’s License Act, S6675 [21SE], H6285 [28SE]

S. 3625, change effective date for the Internet publication of certain information to prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees, S6675 [21SE], H6285 [28SE]

S. Con. Res. 45, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, S3734, S3738 [5JN]

S. Con. Res. 46, provide an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for the Man in the Sea Memorial Monument to honor military divers, S3783 [6JN]

S. Con. Res. 48, commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve, S3983 [12JN]

S. Con. Res. 55, correction in enrollment of H.R. 1627, Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act, S5824, S5884 [1AU], H5552 [1AU]

S. Con. Res. 65, tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise upon completion of final deployment, S8206 [19DE]

S. Res. 388, commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, and recognize organizers of commemorative events, S1208, S1369 [1MR]

S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S1941 [21MR], S6009 [2AU]

S. Res. 418, tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan in World War II, S2326 [16AP], S6011 [2AU]

S. Res. 420, Gold Star Wives Day, S2399, S2451 [17AP]

S. Res. 445, Silver Star Service Banner Day, S2833, S2888 [26AP]

S. Res. 455, National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day, S3089 [10MY], S3658 [24MY]

S. Res. 459, tribute to Fort Wainwright, AK, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, S3132 [14MY]

S. Res. 464, Ellsworth AFB, SD, anniversary, S3238, S3241 [16MY]

S. Res. 479, Strategic Air Command stand down anniversary and memorial dedication, S3733, S3736 [5JN]

S. Res. 480, U.S. Strategic Command anniversary, S3733, S3737 [5JN]

S. Res. 481, U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship anniversary celebration, S3733, S3737 [5JN]

S. Res. 489, support Dept. of Justice appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations, S3982 [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. 513, War of 1812 anniversary, S4726 [28JN]

S. Res. 523, tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources, S5024, S5050 [16JY]

S. Res. 524, reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China, S5263 [23JY], S6011 [2AU]

S. Res. 527, National Airborne Day, S5308, S5318 [24JY]

S. Res. 534, Navy Dental Corps anniversary, S5738 [31JY]

S. Res. 544, Navy Dental Corps anniversary, S5992, S6012 [2AU]

S. Res. 545, Air Force Weather anniversary, S5992, S6012 [2AU]

S. Res. 567, tribute to George Hickman, S6466, S6471 [19SE]

S. Res. 577, recognize superior service of members of the First Special Service Force during World War II, S6630, S6680 [21SE]

S. Res. 581, Day of the Deployed, S6632, S6681 [21SE]

S. Res. 593, leave no Armed Forces member unaccounted for in the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, S6801 [14NO]

S. Res. 597, permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings, S6858, S6871 [15NO]

S. Res. 602, Year of the Korean War Veteran, S6949, S6979 [27NO]

S. Res. 629, Committee on Armed Services (Senate) release of records in the case of posthumous advancement of John D. Lavelle to rank of general on the retired list of the Air Force, S8592, S8610 [31DE]

S. Res. 630, tribute to the Navy and current and former officers and crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise upon completion of final deployment, S8666, S8668 [2JA]

Tributes

Webb, Senator, S5705 [31JY]